Funaichi

One lunchtime diner chose the fish set meal, asking what was available that day and opting for either salt-grilled mackerel or simmered kinmedai. They went with the thick-cut simmered fish, which came with miso soup, pickles, a small salad and a little Tatsuta-style fried chicken. It’s a set meal that puts fish centre stage while leaving room for a taste of something fried.

The fish changes daily, so diners are invited to ask staff what is on offer; the menu listing also notes that the set comes with fried chicken and salad. It suits anyone who would rather choose from the day’s fish than settle on a particular variety in advance. For sashimi, another option is the sashimi set, which includes an assortment of three kinds, salad and fried chicken. Other choices include a yakitori rice bowl topped with skewers of grilled chicken, negima and tsukune, or a fried-chicken set featuring chicken marinated in a secret sauce.

For the daily set meal, ask staff what is being served. One diner reported having chicken katsu simmered with egg and tuna sashimi on a particular day. A lunchtime account also mentions that rice could be ordered in a large serving or refilled once, making this a welcome choice for a heartier meal. Some diners have reported being able to order lunch until 15:00, so it may be worth considering for a later lunch.

Those coming for unagi can choose an unadon set, with domestic eel grilled in a secret sauce, or an unaju set, also made with domestic eel. Both come with eel-liver soup and pickles, making them appealing options when you want eel to be the focus of lunch. One diner has also shared their experience of having unaju—a more special-feeling alternative to the fish or sashimi set meals.

Funaichi is an izakaya serving small plates, beer and wine, among other things, and also advertises all-you-can-drink plans. Choose a set meal at lunchtime, then gather over food and drinks in the evening. The restaurant is presented as an option for group dining, too.