Grill Taihei

At Grill Taihei, choosing between braised hamburg steak and a thick-cut speciality pork cutlet is part of the appeal. The menu describes the hamburg steak as about 5 centimetres thick, grilled before being simmered. It is also listed as limited to 1 servings a day, with a tender interior and a savoury browned surface. Diners have described it as having a pronounced meat flavour yet feeling light, while others have found its substantial, tightly packed portion tender enough to fall apart easily. Tastes differ, but it is easy to see why some people come specifically for the braised hamburg steak.

Several diners have mentioned the combination of thick-cut meat and demi-glace sauce in the speciality pork cutlet. One found the sauce’s slight bitterness a good match for the cutlet; another singled out the crispness of the coating and the flavour of the sauce. Some diners have reported that rice is ordered separately, so check when ordering if you would like it with your meal. The menu also features fried prawns described as extra-large, beef cutlet and Hayashi rice. There are options for a meat dish, fried food or a rice dish; the listed prices are 200 yen for rice, 1,000 yen for Hayashi rice and 1,300 yen for the hamburg steak.

Wine by the glass is another option, presented as an easy way to pair a drink with the Western-style dishes. The restaurant accommodates solo diners and offers both lunch and dinner menus for eating in.