Obon de Gohan

Rare-fried albacore is a distinctive choice. The menu describes sashimi-grade albacore coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crisp on the outside and rare inside, served as a set meal with grated daikon and ponzu. Diners who have ordered it have also remarked on the contrast between the crunchy coating and tender fish. It is worth considering when you fancy a fried dish with a fish set meal.

Several diners mention being able to choose between white rice and five-grain rice with hijiki, and some have enjoyed a second helping. For a hearty accompaniment to rice, options include ginger-fried pork loin in a house sauce, and a set meal pairing tender aubergine with savoury meat miso. Both are described as dishes that go particularly well with rice, so choosing between the white rice and five-grain hijiki rice is part of the pleasure.

Dashi ochazuke is another option for a lighter meal or a change of pace. One version combines marinated tuna with Yamagata-style dashi; enjoy it as it is first, then pour over broth made with kelp and bonito, among other ingredients. The sea bream ochazuke with sesame sauce is served similarly: start by placing the fish on the rice, then add the broth partway through. At Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C., you can decide whether the day calls for the satisfaction of a set meal or a bowl to savour in stages.