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About this place
On the 2 floor of Saiin Kaikan, a cluster of small eateries forms an inviting culinary corner often enjoyed alongside nearby Orizuru Kaikan. For those stopping in for casual bites, dashi takoyaki—octopus balls served in seasoned broth—immediately catches the eye. Diners frequently mention it as a rare treat, making it an engaging opener for the meal.
The food menu offers a varied spread of à la carte options, from simmered beef sinew and konjac to chicken skirt with ponzu and miso-pickled daikon with cream cheese. These plates suit grazing over drinks or anchoring a fuller meal. When a fried dish is in order, choices range from curry spring rolls and chicken nanban with tartar sauce to obanzai staples such as croquettes and fried shrimp. For a comforting finish, an egg sandwich is also available.
Drink choices cover medium mugs of Kirin Ichiban Shibori and highballs alongside chuhai sour cocktails in plain, lime and lemon, Otoko-Ume plum, yuzu, and tomato. Barley and sweet potato shochu can be ordered with oolong tea, green tea, fresh lemon, or pickled plum. With comfortable eat-in seating and an easy environment for solo diners, Saiin Kaikan allows visitors to sample small plates at their own pace alongside a favorite drink.
