Hotanchi

At Hotanchi, the prospect of moving from a squid dish to udon makes an appealing way to round off the night. One diner singled out a squid dish as something they would happily eat again, recalling a springy yet tender texture and memorable seasoning. The menu includes squid grilled street-stall style, followed by the option of udon with beef offal and Kujo spring onions.

That diner also reported having udon and fried chicken. For a final bite, the menu offers ochazuke (rice in tea broth) with a choice of salmon, pickled plum or spicy cod roe, as well as torotaku rolls and a special fried-chicken rice bowl. There are options for a light finish or a more substantial last course.

The meal can begin with sashimi and small plates to share. One diner ordered several dishes, including sashimi and fried food, while another wrote about enjoying fish and chicken dishes. The menu lists the day's sashimi selection, young-chicken karaage and a version served with grated daikon and ponzu, so a light nibble followed by a plate of something fried is one way to start.

Drinks listed include draft beer and highballs, as well as an unsweetened lemon sour and Sui gin soda, described as having a refreshing taste and aroma that pairs well with food. The latter could be worth considering alongside a meal; the sake selection also includes labels from Kyoto.

The restaurant is listed as open from dinner time into the early hours and suitable for solo diners as well as groups. One diner reported that smoking was permitted, so those sensitive to smoke may want to bear that in mind.