Arijou

When a hearty midday meal is in order, a set accompanied by warm soup and small side dishes is a welcome sight. Located in the Kasumigaseki office quarter, Arijou is a dependable everyday Taiwanese eatery offering everything from approachable teishoku sets to a wide range of noodles and fried rice.

Lunchtime options include stir-fried liver and garlic chives served with mini mapo tofu and soup, as well as appetite-sparkling staples like ginger fried pork and black-pepper chicken that pair naturally with steamed white rice. Diners leaning toward noodles can opt for lighter Taiwanese dantzai noodles or Sichuan-style tantanmen paired with a half portion of fried rice, alongside satisfying choices like Taiwanese-style minced pork rice.

Small Plates and Evening Drinks

As evening arrives, tables fill with small plates designed to accompany beer, wine, and Shaoxing rice wine. The roster of appetizers spans straightforward cold bites such as seasoned bamboo shoots, Taiwanese-style stir-fried bean sprouts, and spicy cucumber salad, through to crisp fried river shrimp and basil-scented Taiwanese fried chicken. Heartier hot sautés like garlic morning glory and spareribs braised in dark vinegar round out the spread, keeping after-work drinks and casual get-togethers lively.

Welcoming both solo diners looking for a quick bite and groups gathering after work, the restaurant offers an easygoing, practical stopover, especially throughout the working week.