Shokudo =+

A cake-shaped potato salad topped with shaved cheese is an eye-catching way to begin at Shokudo =+. One diner who ordered it appreciated not only its playful appearance but also the chunky texture of the potatoes and the care put into its base. Listed on the menu as “Nito’s potato salad”, it stands out as a tempting first plate. Another visitor praised its rich, creamy taste beneath the cheese, and enjoyed it with wine.

For fish, try the “salt-seared seasonal fish”. On one occasion it was yellowtail, and one diner liked it enough to order it twice. The fish may vary with the season and what is available, but the menu presents it as a dish featuring seasonal catch. Other small plates include pork shumai with homemade natto miso and squid tentacles stir-fried with green beans and shiokara soy sauce. The names give a sense of their combinations, making it easy to build an evening around a few dishes and drinks.

Those who want to finish with something more substantial can order the “niboshi ginjo ramen”. One diner wrote that they enjoyed its broth, rich with the savoury flavour of dried sardines, as a final dish; for a lighter finish, there is also a salted rice ball. Seating includes both a counter and tables, with options for solo diners and groups. In Kitashinchi, it suits an evening of drinks and small plates as well as a meal that runs through to ramen.