Sanmaru

A few minutes' walk from Mitakadai Station in a quiet residential neighborhood, Sanmaru fills up at midday with diners enjoying customizable Japanese set meals. Each lunch teishoku is generously composed with a main dish, 2 small side dishes, and a drink, alongside free refills of rice. A thoughtful touch is the choice between red or white miso soup, allowing you to tailor the lunch table to your preference.

Among the standout items on the menu is the seseri nanban. Crispy chicken neck meat stays juicy underneath a gentle tartar sauce that never overpowers, pairing naturally with a bowl of steamed rice. The rest of the daytime offerings focus on familiar staples, including grilled fish prepared to order, a mixed fry plate featuring white fish, and classic Japanese fried chicken.

Come evening, the space takes on the relaxed cadence of an intimate izakaya. Small dishes like burdock chips, thick-cut ham katsu, and dote-ni stewed beef tendon can be ordered in modest portions alongside drinks. The bar pours draft beer and sake, as well as refreshing tea-infused highballs such as green tea and corn tea shochu mixes, making it as suitable for a casual supper as it is for after-hours sipping.

With counter seats and standard dining tables, the eatery accommodates both solo guests and families with equal ease. It functions reliably whether you are looking for a satisfying midday meal or a low-key evening surrounded by drinks and small plates.