Yoshida

A meal at Yoshida, a teishoku restaurant in Saga Gotōchō, begins with a quick question about how much rice you would like before a tray arrives crowded with colourful little dishes. The menu centres largely on an omakase set featuring a generous assortment of seasonal vegetable obanzai and small bites. Thoughtful touches elevate each component, from dressed dishes with a pleasing tang of vinegared miso to a well-textured potato salad and spiced broccoli.

The daily-changing main dish is known for its careful frying, whether that means thick fillets of horse mackerel fried crisp in their breading and skins alongside homemade tartar sauce, or tender, fluffy fried white fish. A bowl of miso soup rich with the aroma of bonito dashi and freshly steamed rice complement the gentle seasoning of the side dishes. Rice portions can be ordered in small, medium, or large sizes, making it easy to tailor the meal to a heartier appetite.

Inside, counter seating and a large shared table create a calm setting where solo diners can easily feel comfortable. Given the limited number of seats, reserving ahead of time helps secure a spot. Please note that payment is cash only.