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About this place
Hamburger steak with fried prawns; omurice with chicken cutlet; or braised pork belly with kushikatsu. At Poem, the daily lunch menu builds on Western-style classics, with a different combination on the plate each day. One diner, who visited from Monday to Saturday for about 1 months, recalled that the daily offerings never repeated. There is a pleasure in choosing lunch when each visit brings a new menu to discover. Options listed for the daily lunch include Japanese-style hamburger steak with grated daikon, cheese-stuffed minced-meat cutlet, and ankake yakisoba with fried young chicken; each is listed at 650 yen. One visitor chose Wednesday’s lunch: pork shoulder loin grilled with a savoury seasoning, served with fried white fish, miso soup, vegetables and pickles. They added a hot coffee after the meal. For a lunch that brings meat together with fish or vegetables, the daily menu offers appealing possibilities. Since it changes from day to day, it is worth checking what is on offer when you visit.
Morning sets, each served with a drink, start at 350 yen. Choices include cheese toast, egg toast and an egg sandwich; the hot dog set and C set are 400 yen, giving you options to suit your appetite and mood. One diner who ordered an egg sandwich and the C set for breakfast, along with a matcha latte, also commented on the attractive presentation. Another visitor enjoyed a mixed sandwich with iced coffee, a relaxed way to start the day with a sandwich and a drink.
Poem serves breakfast and lunch, with dining available inside. One visitor described the atmosphere as quiet and relaxed, making it an option for a meal on your own.
