DAGAYA

Step down the stairs from a quiet Sendagaya backstreet to find DAGAYA, an easygoing spot where you can design your own teishoku set meal. The foundation is a warm soup of your choice accompanied by steamed rice, an assortment of small side dishes, and a bite-sized dessert. The signature bowl is tonjiru, a pork and vegetable miso soup laden with ingredients, satisfying enough to feel like a full meal on its own.

The real appeal of DAGAYA lies in how you build from there. The kitchen offers an array of mains to suit any appetite, from fragrant sautéed ginger pork and rich pork curry to thick-cut ham and eggs, daily specials, and fresh sashimi. A selection of small sides—including chilled tofu, natto, and salads—makes it just as easy to keep things light as it is to stack multiple hearty dishes for a substantial lunch.

With its calm, cafe-like interior, DAGAYA features both counter seating and table arrangements that welcome solo diners without fuss. Free self-serve coffee and tea round out the meal, making it an inviting midday retreat in Sendagaya where you can linger comfortably before heading back outside.