Titchai

Set along a street in Setagaya’s Daizawa neighborhood, Titchai serves handmade Thai dishes prepared with an emphasis on aromatic herbs and spices. A perennial favorite is the classic gapao rice crowned with a fried egg, bringing together savory stir-fried ingredients with a runny yolk, with spice levels adjusted to taste. Offerings from the starters to the mains highlight the natural appeal of each ingredient, including the crisp, refreshing crunch of green papaya salad (som tum).

The menu features familiar Thai favorites such as chicken and eggplant green curry, pad thai, khao man gai, and savory grilled gai yang. Titchai also accommodates plant-based diets, drawing many diners specifically for meat-free arrangements like vegan gapao rice crafted from plant ingredients.

Evenings invite lingering over small plates paired with an eclectic drinks list, featuring beers, cocktails, kaffir lime sours, mango liqueur, and natural wines. Because each dish is prepared to order in the kitchen, both counter and table seating suit a leisurely lunch or a relaxed dinner.