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About this place
The dish that first catches the eye at Takachiho in Nishinari is the dashi-tama sandwich: a thick Japanese rolled omelette seasoned with dashi, tucked between slices of bread. Diners have remarked on the egg’s soft texture and how well it pairs with the bread. One enjoyed the combination of a mildly sweet, thick omelette and toasted bread; another described springy egg with soft bread. The menu also offers a cheese version, the Chi-tama sandwich, so you can choose between the egg on its own and a richer cheese-filled option.
For something more substantial, consider the Napolitan pasta. Diners describe its ketchup-based sauce as reminiscent of a traditional Japanese coffee shop, and praise the chewy, thick noodles. Sharing it alongside a sandwich could suit the standing-bar setting. For a lighter bite, options include a changing selection of small dishes, listed as “A little something to start, 3 kinds,” as well as rolled omelette and French fries. Other dishes include chicken wing drumettes and egg simmered in a light broth, and crisp green peppers with a garlic-chive sauce. There is a handy range of plates to pick at as drinks get underway or between bites of a sandwich.
Drinks include bottled beer and chuhai, along with the less usual option of coffee mixed with awamori, rum or tequila. One diner wrote that the coffee drink, together with the pistachio chuhai, made an impression. Others have paired the dashi-tama sandwich with alcohol, leaving you free to put together a meal and a drink at your own pace.
Takachiho is a standing bar, and is described as suitable for solo dining. Reservations are not accepted, and payment is cash only. The menu ranges from a quick small plate to a meal built around a sandwich or Napolitan pasta, depending on what you feel like that day.
