Narikomaya

Chewy batter meets pleasantly springy squid in Narikomaya’s ika-yaki. Diners have singled out this contrast in texture, along with the egg and sweet-leaning sauce layered into the dish. Start with the plain version, then try one with kimchi or beef tendon and konnyaku. The fillings vary, so you can enjoy a single piece during a walk or compare a few. The menu also includes versions with egg, cabbage or spring onion.

Ika-yaki works as a light snack to take away or as something to enjoy at a table. Some diners recommend pairing it with beer.

For a more substantial meal, turn to okonomiyaki or yakisoba. Okonomiyaki fillings include pork, squid and beef tendon, and the menu also lists modern-yaki, yaki-udon and soba-meshi. One visitor ordered mixed-yaki and spring onion with beef tendon, and noted how fluffy and satisfying they were.

Hiyashi ame, a chilled ginger drink, is another item to keep in mind. One diner described its ginger-forward flavour and the pleasure of drinking it from a well-chilled glass. Others have ordered it to take away and chill at home, making it an appealing stop before or after a meal. For something sweet, there is also crisp soft serve in flavours including vanilla and matcha. From ika-yaki to okonomiyaki and hiyashi ame, there are options to suit both your appetite and how you want to spend your time.