Saga

Tucked away in the residential streets of Shirokane 6-chome, Saga is an unassuming small dining spot serving unfussy, well-prepared Japanese fare. Lunch features a tight selection of set meals (teishoku), including sashimi sets, daily grilled fish, a sweetly simmered flounder set that earns frequent praise, and ginger-glazed pork. Each meal comes generously rounded out with sashimi slices, seasonal side dishes, and a vegetable-packed miso soup, making it a reliable staple for everyday midday dining.

Come evening, the kitchen turns toward seasonal fish alongside a la carte comfort items such as stuffed chicken wing dumplings (tebasaki gyoza) and tori katsuni (simmered chicken cutlet with egg). Guests can sip bottled beer or sake at their leisure. The seating layout features both counter spots and tables, providing a calm setting for anyone looking to eat a peaceful solo dinner.

Seats tend to fill up quickly right from opening at lunchtime, so arriving early is sensible if you have your eye on the set meals.