CAcheCAche

Set along Sakura-dori near Tokyo Station's Yaesu Exit, CAcheCAche draws a lively lunchtime crowd for its weekly rotating menus spanning meat, fish, pasta, and risotto. Main dishes are thoughtfully composed, ranging from pork cutlets paired with a rich hashed beef sauce to roasted white fish lifted by tomato sauce. Lunch sets come with a choice of warm buttered bread or rice, and linger pleasantly into a quiet post-meal cup of coffee or tea.

For a heartier meat-centered meal, options include open-flame grill plates and teppan-seared Japanese-style hamburger steaks. Brand-name meats are grilled until fragrant and matched with sauces designed to highlight their natural qualities, such as horseradish gravy or a teriyaki sauce seasoned with fragrant sansho pepper. In the evening, the bar stocks wine, beer, and cocktails, rounding out an inviting dinner table centered on grilled meats.

Large windows lend an airy feel to the interior, where modern Japanese design elements create an understated, comfortable atmosphere, complete with private rooms that work well for groups. From casual weekday lunches to reserved dinner gatherings, it serves as a dependable choice for an unhurried meal close to the station.