O-Tokuda

You'll find O-Tokuda squirrelled away on Knifesmithgate, in one of those spots that makes you wonder how it's stayed under the radar this long. It's not trying to be fancy—just honest Japanese food done right, from rich tonkotsu broths to crispy katsu that shatters under your fork. The vibe is relaxed and unfussy, the kind of place where locals actually eat rather than Instagram, and the fact that it's clocked up over a thousand reviews tells you everything you need to know about the quality and consistency.