Shanimuni Asakusabashi

Cold Soba with Squid Tempura | 冷やしイカ天そば

The soba itself is simple and easy to eat, but the large pieces of squid tempura make this dish much more satisfying.

The tempura has a crispy coating, while the squid stays tender inside, and it works surprisingly well with the cold soba.

The wakame also adds a light, refreshing touch.

It is not a particularly complicated dish, but when you want something filling without being too heavy, this is a pretty good choice.

Katsudon with Soup | カツ丼・お吸い物付き

The pork cutlet is covered with soft egg and sweet-savory sauce, making the rice underneath incredibly easy to eat.

The onions soak up plenty of flavor, while the cutlet still has enough texture to keep the dish satisfying.

It is a classic, comforting katsudon rather than anything overly fancy, but that is exactly what makes it so good.

The light soup on the side also helps balance the richness of the bowl.

Mini Unagi Don | ミニうな丼

This mini unagi rice bowl was a nice side dish to add when I wanted something a little more filling with my soba.

The eel was coated in a sweet-savory sauce and had a soft, rich texture that worked well with the rice.

I had this several years ago, so the menu and price may have changed since then, but at the time it was a satisfying little extra alongside the noodles.