Denny's

Whether you want a light start or a fuller breakfast with eggs and bacon, Denny's offers options to suit the mood. The Toast Breakfast Set, with access to the drink bar, costs 450 yen and pairs toast with whipped butter and jam with either a boiled egg or salad. For something lighter, there is also a Light Breakfast Set of toast and a drink bar. Those who fancy eggs can choose a breakfast with scrambled or sunny-side-up eggs, bacon and sausage. Rice with miso soup, grilled salmon breakfast and rice porridge with shrimp and herb chicken round out the choices, making it easy to opt for either bread or a Japanese-style meal.

For a heartier meal, consider the Five-Layer Miso Ramen, made with a blend of five kinds of miso. Chicken and pork stock provide the base, with the richness of miso, sesame oil and grilled vegetables. The listed price for the ramen on its own is 1,290 yen. A side worth considering is fried chicken with Kinzanji-miso and plenty of spring onion. It is described as having the flavour of miso balanced by a mellow acidity, and costs 600 yen on its own.

There is room to choose how much dessert you want, too. Caramel Honey Pancakes come in a choice of 2 or 3 pancakes; some reviewers have praised their presentation and how they were cooked. Other options include a chocolate pudding parfait with a choice of chocolate or blueberry sauce, and shiratama dumplings with sweet azuki bean paste—different ways to finish a meal from making pancakes the centrepiece.

For a pause over coffee or a drink from the drink bar, one visitor's comment that Wi-Fi is available may be useful. Denny's serves everything from breakfast to late-night meals, with listed hours of 7 to 0 the following day, every day. Choose a light toast, a Japanese-style breakfast or miso ramen to suit the time of day and your appetite.