SENNE

Kiwi and mushroom salad, lamb skewers with grilled-eggplant hummus, fries made from aged potatoes: at SENNE, you can build a meal from dishes that each take a different direction. One diner wrote that they tried the salad, lamb and eggplant, and fries, and were served smaller portions so they could sample several dishes alone. That was an individual arrangement, but it may be useful to ask about if you would like to try a few different plates. The menu also includes chickpea and cheese fritters with harissa mayonnaise, as well as fried chicken with chipotle hot sauce. There are options ranging from lighter bites to more substantial dishes; if you want pasta at the centre of the meal, arrabbiata and mushroom cream pasta are possibilities too.

Choosing a drink is part of the pleasure here. The menu lists easy-drinking light beers such as saison and wheat, sour beers with a distinctive acidity, and fruit beers featuring cherries, grapes or peaches. One diner said they received a recommendation after describing their taste preferences, so it may be worth asking for guidance if you are unsure what to order. Natural wine, sake and shochu are also available. SENNE is a Hatagaya spot for an evening spent sharing several plates and exploring what to drink alongside them.