Naminomanimani

At Naminomanimani, open sandwiches pair crisp bread with the fresh crunch of lettuce and paprika. Visitors also mention the rich yet not-too-heavy seasoning. Choose from toppings such as bacon and a fried egg, house-made chicken ham, or mushrooms, for a satisfying meal. One diner singled out the combination of bacon and fried egg with campagne bread, house-made carrot râpée and pickled paprika. Some found the sandwiches generous in size, so your choice of toppings can make it a substantial brunch or a lighter meal.

For a sweet open sandwich, try baked apple with house-made cream cheese and house-made apple jam made with red wine and cinnamon. It comes with vanilla ice cream, making it an option either after a meal or as the centrepiece of a café break. The baked banana version pairs house-made cream cheese with house-made caramel and chocolate sauces, and also comes with vanilla ice cream. Both cost ¥900; choose according to the fruit and sauce combination that appeals to you.

For dessert, there is also an old-fashioned, firm custard pudding served with bittersweet caramel. A diner who tried it praised both its substantial texture and the caramel's gentle bitterness. A specialty coffee blend costs 550, and you can choose a light, medium or dark roast. To enjoy alongside the pudding, there is also a café au lait, hot or iced.

The café sits beneath the Hanwa Line tracks, and visitors have described the sound of passing trains as part of the memorable setting. You can eat in or take your open sandwich away.