Nanami-ya

Blanketed in fragrant demi-glace and melted cheese, the coarsely ground hamburg steak set is a centerpiece of the lunch trade at Nanami-ya. The patty keeps a firm, meaty bite, paired with the rich brown sauce and occasionally accompanied by lightly fried eggplant. Shredded cabbage and macaroni salad provide refreshing respites, while a bowl of miso soup brimming with tofu, daikon radish, and wakame seaweed completes the generous spread.

Beyond the hamburg steak, the kitchen turns out an array of dishes made to be eaten with plain rice. Options include ginger pork stir-fried with thick slices of meat and plenty of onion, sweet-savory donburi bowls, and sauce-dressed katsu rice bowls. The curry selection is similarly varied, ranging from rich loin katsu curry to milder plates topped with sausage, spinach, cheese, and egg.

There is also a set featuring tender Ise udon coated in a dark, rich sauce, which diners can pair with fried toppings or mini rice bowls. After finishing a meal, guests can linger over freshly brewed coffee, or pick up one of the bento boxes—featuring hamburg steaks or ginger pork—to enjoy at home.