Delivery food fare used to be dominated by sushi, pizza and "soba" (buckwheat noodles), but more unusual items, including lamb chops and enchiladas, are also coming to doorsteps thanks to an innovation in catering.

The fineDine delivery service has been adding French, Italian, Thai, Indian, Mexican and other types of fare from popular restaurants to homes in downtown Tokyo since the launch of full-scale services last year.

The fare it delivers includes items from restaurants where people wait in long lines to score tables.