Odayasu

In the lively early morning bustle of Toyosu Market, Odayasu is a dependable fixture for hearty fried seafood and traditional teishoku set meals. Open from 6:00 through early afternoon, the kitchen has long sustained the market workforce with a menu built around deep-fried staples.

A perennial house specialty is the chashu egg set meal: thick, braised pork simmered until fork-tender and crowned with runny fried eggs. Its savory-sweet glaze melds with the rich yolk, making it ideal with steamed white rice. Many diners customize their tray by adding a la carte pieces of fried horse mackerel or scallops, pairing braised pork and crisp seafood side by side.

The seafood frying itself is a central draw. Horse mackerel arrives in a light, crumbed coating with thick, fluffy flesh, while the jumbo whole fried prawns are substantial enough to yield rich head butter alongside sweet meat. From autumn into early spring, the seasonal mixed oyster set makes an appearance, offering plump oysters both breaded and sautéed in butter.

Seating includes counter stools and small tables, creating an easygoing environment for solo diners dropping in between market errands. Payment is cash only, so keep notes on hand before sitting down to a hearty market breakfast or lunch.