In this white-walled detached house facing Komazawa-Koen Avenue, with its cosy, wood-lined interior, sounds of food preparation from the open kitchen, and the atmosphere of a shop run by a couple, guests feel invited into a home. Chef Naofumi Takahashi specializes in meat dishes, such as bruschetta with home-cured ham and simmered tripe. He takes special pride in his slow-aged, char-grilled meats. Beef, aged to enhance umami, is seasoned with salt and pepper.