Dish & Cafe TRAM

Stepping inside near Arakawa-yuenchi-mae stop, you are greeted by a calm, wood-toned dining room. What stands out during lunch hours at Dish & Cafe TRAM is the comforting bowl of soup served at the very beginning of the meal. Sipping a creamy potage before moving on to the weekly main dish eases you into the dining pace, whether you are stopping by with company or eating alone.

The midday menu features accessible Western-style Yoshoku fare, including sauteed swordfish with tomato sauce, sauteed sausage and bacon with a fried egg, and various seafood pasta selections. Sauteed dishes come with a choice of bread or rice, and diners can add a small lunch salad or linger over post-meal coffee or tea.

Come dinnertime, the focus broadens around pasta and risotto alongside an appealing spread of small plates tailored for drinks. Classic picks include garlic-forward peperoncino and rich carbonara that coats every noodle. Pairing prosciutto-wrapped grissini, wine-steamed clams, or fresh fish carpaccio with a glass of wine or draft beer makes for an unhurried, comfortable evening meal.