Hiiro-tei

One dish that catches diners’ attention at Hiiro-tei is the natto tempura, praised in reviews as delicious. Fish dishes are also recommended, and diners who came for Japanese food and seafood have said that the fish left a strong impression.

The fish menu includes sashimi platters with 3 or 5 pieces, a half portion of sashimi, striped jack seared with salt, seared bonito and greater amberjack. Choose a platter to sample several fish dishes, or order a single item that catches your eye. Ken-ika squid is listed with a choice of salt-grilling or tempura, giving diners another way to decide how they would like it prepared.

For a more substantial finish, consider dashi chazuke, an oyakodon rice bowl topped with chicken and egg, or grilled rice balls cooked with yakitori sauce. Drinks listed include Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo and Osaka Mori, available chilled or hot, as well as chuhai in flavours such as lime, lemon and yuzu.

This izakaya is in Kaita, Sumiyoshi Ward, and some reviewers say it is easy to visit alone. It could suit an evening of ordering several small plates centred on fish, or a meal that starts with natto tempura and continues with other dishes that appeal.