Izakaya SORA

居酒屋SORA is the kind of izakaya that draws you in with the promise of udon substantial enough to make a proper meal. Its well-regarded moon-viewing udon comes generously topped with thick slices of fish cake and spring onion, in a bowl of savoury dashi you may want to drink to the last drop. There is a particular pleasure in twirling the noodles with the soft-cooked egg white and yolk clinging to them. For a side, try the tender chicken tenderloin tempura, simply dipped in salt, or the robustly seasoned karaage served with tartar sauce.

The noodle selection also features kake udon, available hot or cold, as well as kakiage udon, making it easy to drop in for a meal-focused evening. There are also small plates to enjoy over a drink, from yakitori and daily sashimi to potato salad and buttered corn. The drinks include bottled Sapporo Lager and Heartland, Kakuhai whisky highballs, and gyokuro tea highballs, so there are options to suit the mood.

The bright, clean interior has seats for solo diners as well as space for families to eat together. Opening in the evening from 5:30 pm, it offers an easy, everyday comfort where you can eat your fill at reasonable prices.