Ahinama Cuban Sandwich & Coffee (Ueno)

Es un lugar pequeñito, pero muy bonito, la comida sabe bien, no son los sabores a lo que uno está acostumbrado, pero es comprensible, hacen lo más cercano posible con los ingredientes que se encuentran en Japón, pero no me mal entiendan, si me gustó, y la muchacha que nos atendió fue super amable, no pudimos probar muchas cosas porque ya era cercano a la hora de cerrar y ya se les había acabado mucho, pero fue bonito sentarse un rato a hablar en español con alguien en Japón.

1️⃣ Takeout of a half-sized El Cubano Cuban sandwich and a classic Cuban bowl [550 yen & 800 yen] (September 2023) They only make about three sandwiches at a time, so you'll have to wait around lunchtime. The El Cubano is a soft baguette hot sandwich with shredded pork and a strong butter flavor. The classic has a meaty flavor reminiscent of dry keema curry. The rice tastes like red rice. Considering it's keema curry, it's good value for money and quite filling. 2️⃣ Takeout of an El Cubano and a mega bowl [600 yen & 1,000 yen & 5 yen] (February 2026) I was worried they'd sell out and close before 5:00 PM on a weekday, but they were open at 4:35 PM. The Cuban sandwich is a hot sandwich on French bread with a lot of butter, but the meat flavor is much more dominant than the butter, giving it a distinct meaty flavor. The half portion feels small and is finished quickly. The Cuban rice bowl had pork, beef, and chicken, and I didn't notice much difference in the meat. The shrimp was quite distinctive, though. Paired with red rice, rather than a sandwich, the strong flavor is toned down and the combination isn't bad, but it still doesn't taste as good. It's worth it to get a taste of Cuba.

Since it's a small shop, there are only two seats in the eat-in area, but most customers order takeout. You order and pay inside the shop, then wait outside. In addition to cash, you can also use cards and PayPay. We recommend picking up a freshly made Cuban sandwich or Cuban bowl for lunch in the park.

The Cuban sandwich I've always wanted. The atmosphere is great. It's delicious and surprisingly filling.