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About this place
A generous platter laden with a hamburg steak and golden deep-fried sides captures the quintessential appeal of yoshoku, Japan’s Western-influenced diner cooking. At Itadaki, the signature hamburg set is a particularly lavish plate, starring a tender patty cloaked in rich demi-glace sauce alongside a crisp fried prawn and a prawn cream croquette. Between the creamy croquette filling dotted with small prawns and the house-made tartar sauce accompanying the fried prawn, the dish highlights careful scratch cooking, making it an unfailingly dependable choice when you want a genuinely hearty meal.
The hamburg steak is also served on its own, with seasonings tailored to your taste—whether that means rich demi-glace crowned with a fried egg or a lighter Japanese-style preparation with grated daikon radish and house-made ponzu. On weekends and public holidays, the kitchen rolls out special combination plates pairing the beef patty with chicken nanban or ginger-fried pork, turning an already substantial meat course into an even more formidable meal.
Sashimi and Daily Lunches That Expand Yoshoku’s Repertoire
While the restaurant delivers on classic yoshoku staples, what truly sets Itadaki apart is its inclusion of bonito sashimi. Weekday daily lunch specials offer a choice between a meat dish paired with a mixed fried assortment and a fish course accompanied by slices of fresh bonito sashimi, neatly blending Japanese and Western elements. Flanked by dashi-rich miso soup, side dishes, and a generous mound of fresh greens, these sets bring wholesome depth and quiet satisfaction to everyday midday dining.
Situated on level 2 of its building, the dining room offers an easygoing, casual setting that works equally well for solo diners and visiting families. Beyond the noon lunch rush, Itadaki accommodates diverse dining occasions, from evening meals paired with draft beer or a glass of wine to convenient bento boxes prepared for takeout.
