In this “Put an egg on it” era, it’s easy to forget how delicious eggs can be as the centerpiece of a meal. O Ya’s Tim Cushman reminds us with his custardy “Onsen”-style version, cooked low and slow and enhanced with dashi sauce, truffle salt, and homemade pickled garlic.

The Onsen Egg at O Ya | 9 East St., Boston, MA | 617-654-9900 | http://www.oyarestaurantboston.com