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About this place
At this restaurant, the rice deserves a place in the spotlight alongside the main dishes. One visitor to the Gardens Chihaya branch says they return regularly because they like the way the rice is cooked, enjoying it with dishes such as pork ginger stir-fry. For a hearty meal centred on rice, the Ichiju Sansai set pairs pork ginger stir-fry with simmered sardines, ganmodoki tofu and vegetables. Alternatively, the Hyakusai Plate brings together nine different dishes on one plate, offering a little variety in each bite.
The grated-daikon cutlet set has also been praised by a diner who found it especially generous with vegetables. For something different, one visitor’s detailed account of the udon made with seven kinds of grain offers a useful glimpse: the noodles include whole-wheat flour, barley, black soybeans and brown rice, and were enjoyed with seasonal vegetables, pickles and an extra serving of fried chicken. It’s an appealing option when you’d like noodles with a grain-forward flavour rather than the rice that anchors a set meal.
Lunch choices include a hamburger steak simmered in a rich hayashi sauce and a fried-chicken salad lunch finished with a sweet-and-savoury sauce. The freshly cooked rolled omelette set, meanwhile, is described as a classic accompaniment to rice—a straightforward choice for a relaxed set meal.
There are options for different dining groups, too. Children’s dishes include drawing pancakes and udon. A visitor dining with children also mentions the child-sized chairs and cutlery, making the restaurant a possible choice for a family lunch. Some diners have eaten at the outdoor tables on fine days, and others have appreciated that children could spend time near the park. Whether you’re having a solo set meal or eating with family, the menu offers ways to branch out from rice into noodles and smaller dishes.
