Kitchen Yoshida

At Kitchen Yoshida, a meal often begins with a look over the large plates lined up on the counter, followed by choosing whichever small dishes catch your eye. Visitors have noted that the proprietress can explain the food and offer recommendations, so asking about the day's selection may help if you are unsure what to order.

The dishes span Japanese, Western, Korean and Chinese influences. Options include the colourful Beppin Salad, packed with vegetables, meat-wrapped Korean-style rolls, japchae, sweet-and-sour pork, and simmered Manganji peppers with baby sardines. One reported order was a dish of prawns, broccoli and muscat grapes dressed with spicy cod roe mayonnaise—an appealing choice for anyone interested in dishes that bring together vegetables and fruit.

One diner enjoyed a chuhai made with fresh tomato. The menu also lists fresh grapefruit chuhai and a fresh watermelon chuhai available in summer. Beer, wine and sake are among the other options, making the selection suitable for a dinner of several small plates and drinks, or a meal where food takes precedence. For something more substantial, consider the bibimbap set, served with meat soup, 3 side dishes and kimchi.