Ume-ya

One diner’s lasting memory of the stir-fried vegetable set meal was a table of rice-friendly vegetables, miso soup with thin fried tofu and crisp takuan pickles. At Ume-ya, the set meal is a good option when you want more than a main dish, with soup and side dishes included in the experience.

For a lighter noodle dish, there is plain udon or soba, while options with toppings include tempura udon, meat udon and mountain-vegetable udon. Diners have noted that the tempura udon was an affordable choice, and some have praised the broth in the plain udon and soba. They make an easy alternative when you’re in the mood for something different from a set meal. The menu also includes rice bowls, yakisoba, fried rice and Japanese curry rice, so there are several ways to match your meal to your appetite.

This set-meal restaurant in Hanaten-higashi, Tsurumi Ward, Osaka, serves lunch and is suitable for solo diners. Payment is cash only, so bring cash when you visit.