Kairai

One diner went for sour-and-spicy soup noodles at lunch and dipped rice into the broth. The meal also came with seasoned radish and almond tofu, offering inspiration for anyone who likes to make a meal of the broth as well as the noodles. Kairai’s lunch noodle options include su-ra-tan-men, gomoku tanmen—described by one diner as generously topped with vegetables and thickened sauce—as well as mapo noodles and sanma noodles. There are choices for a warming bowl of noodles, and different flavours to try on another visit.

For a substantial stir-fry, the lunch set menu includes garlic chives and liver, twice-cooked pork, and crispy fried chicken. One review mentions the liver’s generous portion and strongly seasoned flavour; another diner enjoyed it with a large serving of rice. A guest who chose the set meal of green peppers with shredded beef commented on its seasoning and generous portion.

In the evening, diners can gather over shared dishes. The listed all-you-can-drink courses are available for groups of 2 or more. The 4,000-yen course includes grilled dumplings, stir-fried greens, chilli prawns, sweet-and-sour pork and seafood fried rice, among other dishes. The 4,500-yen course features spring rolls, mapo tofu and fried rice topped with thickened sauce and shark’s fin. These set menus suit a gathering where everyone can share a meal from appetisers through to dessert.