Gamushara

It is easy to see why some diners come specifically for the fried rice. Reviewers have singled out the fragrant, wok-fried grains, soft egg and diced chashu pork. The meat-and-egg fried rice is described as a generous dish topped with chunks of chashu. Choose the simple version or the heartier meat-and-egg option; even the fried rice offers a few ways to make the meal your own.

Ginger-soy sauce ramen is the other mainstay. Its pronounced soy sauce flavour gets a sharp lift from ginger, and some diners say they add the grated ginger on the table to adjust the intensity to their taste. For a richer option, there is ramen or tsukemen with back fat. At lunchtime, a set pairs ramen with half a portion of fried rice, making it an appealing choice if you want both noodles and rice. You can decide whether to make ramen the focus or add fried rice, depending on how much you feel like eating.

For something a little different, try Pakurian, mixed noodles with curry sauce. An account of a visit describes it as a dish topped with stir-fried bean sprouts and red pickled ginger, somewhere between yakisoba and mixed noodles. It stands out as an alternative to ramen and fried rice.