Ootoya

On the second floor of a building along Aoyama-dori, 大戸屋ごはん処 外苑前店 is a set-meal restaurant in a lively part of town, serving the kind of everyday meal built around warm grilled fish and generous side dishes. On weekdays, it stays open from 8 a.m. through the evening, making it a useful option for anything from a casual solo meal to dinner after work.

Set meals with plenty of choice, from fish to meat

Set meals span familiar Japanese flavours, from charcoal-grilled mackerel with crisp, fragrant skin to combinations served with nikujaga, a gently simmered dish of meat and potatoes. There are chicken dishes too, including chicken and vegetables in black vinegar sauce and Chiki Kāsan-ni, a chicken stew. For a more substantial meal, options include chicken with fragrant sauce and ginger-fried pork; switching the rice to multigrain is another choice.

From morning grilled fish to an evening beer

The menu also suits different times of day: morning set meals pair charcoal-grilled mackerel or hokke with hot coffee. In the evening, a set meal can be paired with beer and small side dishes, offering a simple, satisfying way to wind down after a busy day in Gaienmae.