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About this place
A neatly folded thin omelette encasing seasoned chicken rice and topped with a streak of deep, savory demiglace sauce is the signature lunchtime sight at West Side. Rather than the runny, half-cooked style popular today, the cafe sticks to the classic approach, wrapping the filling securely in cooked egg. It is frequently enjoyed as a set with a mini salad and a drink, rounded off with an iced coffee or a glass of cola served with a lemon slice.
A wide morning lineup starting from 7:00
The morning service gets underway at 7:00 with a broad selection of morning sets. Options range from the straightforward Set A—toast and a boiled egg—to salad plates, croissant sandwiches, and cheese toast. Highlights include egg toast piled high with egg filling on soft bread, and Set C, pairing toast and salad with an aromatic blended coffee. Attention to detail shows in the small touches, such as letting guests pick Japanese-style, Western-style, or mayonnaise-based dressing for the side salad.
From curries and yakisoba to daily bento
The savory menu extends well beyond omurice. Classic kissaten favorites include a well-spiced dry curry, katsu curry, shrimp pilaf, and fragrant stir-fried yakisoba accompanied by steamed rice and miso soup. The kitchen also prepares daily bento specials for both dine-in and takeout, complete with miso soup, making them a steady midday staple for people working in the area.
Outfitted with counter and table seating, the dining room keeps newspapers and magazines on hand, cultivating a relaxed atmosphere where solo visitors can settle in comfortably. With parking spaces situated alongside the building, it makes an easy, unpretentious stop for a meal or a coffee break around Kisshoin.
