Takoshu

A bowl of rice topped with chopped fried chicken, a slightly sweet sauce, spring onions, mayonnaise and fukujinzuke pickles: if you’re not sure what to order at Takoshu, the chicken rice bowl is a good place to start. Some bowls come in mini, regular and large sizes. One review notes that even the mini is about as generous as a regular serving at an average restaurant. Choosing a rice size makes it easier to find a portion that suits your appetite, whether you want something modest or a substantial meal.

Another reviewer’s favourite is the takana rice bowl, served with takana greens and topped with white fish fry and fried chicken. It’s a way to enjoy two kinds of fried food, and a different option from the chicken bowl, where the fried chicken takes centre stage. Set meals include fried chicken, miso stir-fry, pork kimchi and spring roll with fried chicken. The rice is listed in regular and large sizes, offering options for days when you’d rather make the side dishes the focus. One diner who ordered the miso stir-fry and fried chicken set recalled that the combination went especially well with rice.

For diners keen to take on a substantial portion, there’s the Stakara-don Giga, served with salad and miso soup and made with 1 kg of rice. It’s dine-in only; sharing and taking home leftovers are not permitted, so choose a portion you can finish. The regular Stakara-don, set meals and udon are also available, and the restaurant offers both dine-in and takeaway.