Toa

At Toa, bacon-and-spinach spaghetti comes with a choice of soy-sauce or Neapolitan-style seasoning, so you can pick the flavour that suits your lunch. A medium portion costs an extra ¥150. One diner who tried the Neapolitan version said the noodles were on the thin side and enjoyed a coffee afterwards. Another visitor also mentioned the bacon Neapolitan spaghetti, making it a tempting choice if you are unsure what to order. Other spaghetti options include meat sauce, tomato sauce and mushrooms; the bacon-and-spinach dish can also be ordered with soy-sauce seasoning. There is plenty of choice even among the pasta dishes. One diner enjoyed the meat sauce so much they said they could have eaten another plate.

For breakfast, the morning set pairs toast or a sandwich of the day with coleslaw, an omelette and a drink of your choice. Options include blended coffee, American coffee and iced coffee, as well as milk or tea. One visitor who chose toast praised its buttery, fragrant surface, crisp crumb and crunchy crust. The omelette is cooked through and can be eaten on its own or placed on the toast, with coleslaw on the side. Sandwich options include combinations of ham, egg and tuna, as well as a tamago sandwich made with omelette. It is a flexible choice, whether you want a lighter breakfast or a more substantial start with bread and coffee.

If you are there for coffee, the menu includes a blend as well as Russian Coffee, listed as an original drink. A diner described it as black coffee topped with sweet chocolate cream, with a memorable balance of bitterness and sweetness. Toa in Ningyocho opens from 6:30 and is also open on Saturdays. Several visitors report that smoking is permitted indoors, something to bear in mind if you are sensitive to cigarette smoke. Payment is cash only.