Ootoya

Occupying the 2th floor of a building right in front of the station, Ootoya is a reliable choice for a filling everyday meal. Seats by the windows look directly out over the train platforms of JR Kameido Station, lending the space an open, connected feel. A generous run of counter seating makes it easy for solo diners to drop in comfortably, whether during weekday lunch hours or later into the evening.

The signature black vinegar glazed dishes offer plenty of variety. The chicken and vegetable set pairs colourful produce with crisp chicken tatsuta-age coated in a sweet-and-sour glaze. For seafood, there is Alaska pollock and vegetables in the same tangy black vinegar sauce, with options to order extra portions of the crisp fish.

When an even heartier meal is called for, the house-style chicken nanban delivers crisp fried chicken dressed in sweet vinegar and topped with chunky tartar sauce. Meals can be ordered as full set combinations with choices of rice type and portion size, or as à la carte dishes, allowing diners to tailor the order to their appetite.

Orders are placed via table-side touchscreens, and cashless payment methods such as PayPay and d-Barai are supported. Running straight through from before noon until 22:00 at night, the branch suits everything from late lunches to an easy dinner after work.