Mimasuya

At Mimasuya in Zoshigaya, the routine is straightforward: pick out your preferred container of prepared side dishes from the counter, hand it over, and watch as it is filled to the brim with hot, freshly cooked white rice. The generous portion of steaming rice makes for a satisfying meal, and staff are happy to adjust the amount depending on your appetite.

The array of mains is hearty and varied. Trays might hold tender, thick hamburg patties simmered in tomato sauce, crisp fried prawns, ginger pork, or katsudon pork cutlet bowls. Chinese-style stir-fries of bell peppers and pork or reasonably priced salads also appear regularly, offering an easy, balanced combination to suit whatever you are in the mood for that day.

The shop opens at 9:00 in the morning, with the widest variety of dishes typically ready around 11:00. Queues often form around lunchtime, so arriving slightly earlier is the best strategy if you want the fullest selection. Service is strictly takeaway and cash-only, making this a reliable neighborhood spot whenever you need a warm, home-style meal on a busy schedule.