Discover Self Eki Soba, an unmanned noodle restaurant on Ueno Station's Joban Line platform. This unique spot offers surprisingly delicious soba via a vending machine-style system.

Ueno Station in Tokyo now features Self Eki Soba, a unique unmanned noodle restaurant right on the Joban Line platform. Travelers can enjoy a quick and tasty meal without any staff interaction, ordering from a touchscreen terminal (with English options) and retrieving their noodles from a vending machine.

The menu includes tanuki soba, soba with pork, and tonkotsu gyokai ramen, all at reasonable prices. Payment is cashless, accepting e-money cards or credit cards. The broth is rich and flavorful, enhanced with yuzu kosho, offering an unexpected touch of elegance.

Self Eki Soba is open from morning until late evening, but may close early if they sell out of noodles. Find it at the end of the Joban Line platform between tracks 11 and 12. It's a convenient and surprisingly high-quality option for travelers passing through Ueno Station.