Matsunosuke

Diners who order the braised pork say they remember how it arrives on a sizzling hot plate and stays warm until the last bite. Matsunosuke’s menu includes a set meal of Japanese-style seared braised pork, as well as plates that pair a mini portion of kakuni with other dishes. Choose a full set meal if the tender braised pork is the main attraction, or try the plate with chicken nanban and mini kakuni. It’s an easy choice whether you’re in the mood to focus on the pork or sample a few different sides.

Reviews mention chicken nanban served with a generous helping of tartare sauce. One diner also praised the tenderness of the chicken, how it was fried and how well it went with the tartare, making it a tempting choice alongside rice in a set meal. For a little more variety, consider the “Yokubari” plate. One reported order included hamburger steak, fried chicken and fried white fish, accompanied by pasta, salad and small side dishes. There’s room to choose your own balance: make the hamburger steak the centrepiece, or enjoy a little of the fried food and sides. Diners also report that you can choose your rice portion, so you can order according to how much you want to eat.

This Japanese-style Western restaurant in Kitashirakawa, Kyoto, serves set meals for lunch and dinner. You can dine in, order takeaway or use delivery, and beer is available.