Horaku

One lunchtime diner recalled ordering the small portion and being surprised when four large pieces of fried chicken arrived. Another enjoyed an evening meal of fist-sized karaage, gyoza and tenshinhan, with lemon sour. The fried chicken is available either as a set meal or à la carte, so you can make it a full meal with rice and soup, or share it alongside small dishes and gyoza. One reviewer remembered the crisp coating and the pieces’ size; another praised how the meat released its juices when bitten into. The listed price for the set is ¥900. Even someone who ordered a half-size portion found it more generous than expected, so if you are after a lighter meal, it may be worth asking about the portion when ordering.

For noodles, one diner’s account of ramen topped with seasoned egg offers a useful guide. They found the broth neither too rich nor too light, and liked the well-seasoned egg and its runny yolk. One review describes the noodles as on the soft side, so bear that in mind if you prefer a firmer texture. Chanpon, meanwhile, was described as a version unlike the Nagasaki style, with vegetables and other toppings bound in a thickened sauce. One diner enjoyed the steaming-hot bowl, with its soft noodles and sauce—a different choice from ramen served in broth.

Lunch sets range from dishes such as mapo tofu, sweet-and-sour pork and fried chicken to combinations of fried rice and ramen. The fried rice and ramen set is listed from ¥880; half a portion of fried rice with chanpon is another option. A set is handy if you want fried rice as well as noodles. A chilled dipping noodle dish is also listed as a summer-only option, so check what is available when you visit.

In the evening, the menu lists a beer set pairing gyoza with a choice of fried chicken, sweet-and-sour pork or ramen. One diner who ordered a set had sweet-and-sour pork and gyoza with a large bottle of beer, then added fried rice and left full. There is also a broad selection of individual dishes and small plates, making it possible to choose a set meal for lunch or order a few dishes to share in the evening.