5 to try: Omelette sandwiches

There's just no getting away from it: eggs are a classic sandwich filling. Yes, we know you're already finding it hard to take this seriously, but if your mouth doesn't water at the thought of a nice egg-mayo bap, lightly seasoned and topped off with a fresh cut of cress, then you're probably already dead inside. In Tokyo, of course, these things are taken very seriously indeed. And so, allow us to present our findings — five top omelette sandwiches, stuffed and sliced to gourmet standards.

Yurakucho: Hamanoya Parlour

Hamanoya is on the basement floor of the Shin-Yurakucho Building, just by the D2 exit of Yurakucho Station. As well as serving an array of soft drinks, this old-school café serves light meals, including a great selection of sandwiches, and does a nice sideline in desserts (their parfaits are especially good). But it's the egg choice on the menu that has our attention today. The ample omelette filling gives this delicious sandwich a satisfyingly firm texture, which matches the thinly sliced bread perfectly. Hamanoya is generous with all of its portions, and the prices are very reasonable.

Hamanoya map and opening hours

Yurakucho

Hamanoya Parlour

Azabu-Juban

Café Deux Toits

Ginza

Kissa You

Roppongi

Harbs

Tsukiji

Renga