Shoshotei

Lift the egg on the omurice and, instead of ketchup rice, you’ll find curry-flavoured fried rice. A diner who ordered it at Shoshotei described it as a Chinese-style take, distinct from the version served at a Western-style restaurant, and mentioned the combination of fried rice, egg and sauce. The menu offers both regular omurice and curry omurice; another visitor also enjoyed finding fried rice beneath the egg and said they ordered the dish again. Choose the familiar version or go for curry-flavoured fried rice: the two options offer a clear difference if you’re undecided.

The daily set lunch is another option at midday. One visitor found that it came with a good selection of side dishes and that even a regular serving of rice felt generous; another named the daily set as a recommended dish. Its contents change from day to day, making it a good choice if you like a little anticipation with lunch.

For a meal built around several dishes, look for options marked half-size, including the Serious Sichuan Mapo Tofu and sweet-and-sour pork. Both are listed in half portions. This neighbourhood Chinese restaurant suits anything from omurice or a rice bowl to an evening of small plates and drinks.