Karite

For a day when you can’t choose between hamburger steak, omelette and fried shrimp, the “Karite Special Set” is an appealing option. The set combines all three, and diners who ordered it for lunch have praised the generous fried shrimp and its springy texture, the soft-centred omelette and the homemade feel of the hamburger steak. Another diner remarked on the shrimp’s crisp coating and the tender omelette. It’s a good pick if you want to sample a little of several dishes. The set costs 1,520 yen, making it an option for a more substantial meal.

For a simpler choice, the hamburger steak, steak, chicken cutlet and beef cutlet sets each cost 1,320 yen and come with soup, salad and rice. One diner who ordered the steak set found the medium-rare steak easy to eat. Choose a classic Western-style set meal or go for the special with its three dishes, depending on your appetite. The daily lunch costs 1,050 yen, and its contents vary. One diner found beef tendon stew on the menu that day, with a generous amount of tendon; it was also served promptly. Checking the daily special can be a welcome way to find an easy choice for lunch.

For cutlet with curry, the Pine Katsu Curry comes with rice and soup for 1,320 yen. A set with salad is listed at the same price, and an omelette curry set is another option. Coffee or tea makes a pleasant finish to the meal. Karite’s choices range from a casual Western-style lunch to Kobe beef sirloin and tenderloin. In the Karasuma Oike area, it’s also an option for a solo lunch. You might stop in for a quick daily special one day, then choose the Karite Special to enjoy several favourites together another time.