Today's lunch was at Changki Gyoza in Kayabacho. On Saturdays, there are not many empty restaurants in Kayabacho, but I managed to find a Chinese restaurant with a wide selection of lunch menus at reasonable prices. I ordered the Black Vinegar Pork Set, which came with Mapo Tofu and Almond Jelly. The Mapo Tofu lacked richness, which was disappointing, but the Black Vinegar Pork had a nice acidity that went well with the rice. The portion size was also generous.

Today, despite it being summer vacation, I visited Little China near my workplace for lunch. I ordered the "Jade Cold Noodles" for 880 yen, which comes with half-boiled eggs, char siu, shredded egg, tomato, cucumber, and kimchi. The noodles were made of chlorella and were cold and firm, with a delicious soy sauce dressing that had a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. I enjoyed the combination of the ingredients and the noodles. Thank you for the delicious meal. It was very tasty. Goodbye!

I visited the restaurant around 2:15 in the afternoon. We secured a four-person table on the left side upon entering the store. Even at this time, there were customers at each table, and the food was served quickly, so the turnover seems to be good (or at least I hope so). I ordered the weekly special B, which was miso vegetable noodles with half fried rice (served with pickles and dessert) for 770 yen. The noodles in the miso vegetable noodles were thick, firm, and curly. The toppings included minced meat miso in the center of the bowl, which was surprising, but there were also crunchy Chinese cabbage, cabbage, bean sprouts, and other vegetables, so you can get plenty of vegetables. I could slightly taste the flavor of star anise in the soup, which may have come from the minced meat miso (this is an assumption). The half fried rice was generous in portion and could be satisfying as a lunch by itself. Thank you for the meal.

Had a slightly late lunch in Kayabacho. Originally planned to have lunch elsewhere but they were unexpectedly closed. Finally got to try this place I've been curious about. It's a casual yet authentic Chinese restaurant in town. I was tempted by the classic fried rice and yakisoba, but ended up choosing the garlic sprout stir-fry set meal that caught my eye on the menu. It's been a while since I had garlic sprouts. Always delicious. The small bowl of mapo tofu that came with it was also a nice touch and the price was very reasonable. Definitely great value for money. Thank you for the meal.

I went to try the draft beer set that I was curious about. I wanted to order more dishes, but the draft beer set alone was quite filling. I could only add a side dish of sautéed chicken livers. The dishes were all well-balanced in flavor, not too fancy but just right. I would like to try other menu items as well. However, Chinese food is best enjoyed with a few people so you can order a variety of dishes and have a fun time together.

Chinese Cuisine Zhangji Dumpling House at Kayabacho on August 1, 2022 (Monday). Today, I had work in Kayabacho again. I had only been here on weekends before and had only seen the quiet scenery, but on weekdays, there are a lot of people. There are also many shops. It's a bustling business district on weekdays. It's a very hot day, but I decided to go out for lunch. At first, I went to a highly rated place called Showa, but it was a small counter-only restaurant and although there were a few empty seats, it was crowded with male office workers, so I reluctantly left. So, I ended up at this place. Inside the restaurant, there were many customers. All the staff were Chinese. The lunch menu. On the table. The interior was clean and bright. There were two televisions. There were also seats in a partitioned space in the back kitchen area. Tea cups. The service was quick! Mala Ramen Set (half-fried rice) 864 yen. The noodles were firm and the soup was hot and quite spicy! But it was deliciously spicy! The medium thick curly noodles were delightful! Plenty of vegetables, which was nice. The shumai arrived. Completed. The pickled vegetables and shumai were okay. The almond jelly was refreshing and tasty. The half-fried rice was quite delicious but the portion was huge. I asked the female staff to pack it for takeout. I was a bit disappointed to find out that the prices were displayed without tax included. It seemed very reasonable and I thought it was good, so I was a little disappointed. I wish they had displayed the prices including tax from the beginning. There were also many other customers, and many of them were having chilled Chinese noodles. It was a lunchtime where I learned about the liveliness of Kayabacho on weekdays and the variety of restaurants.

Beer set with fried chicken, dumplings, and pork miso stir-fry. Also had a side dish of marinated wood ear mushrooms. The wood ear mushrooms had a nice crunchy texture with a sharp kick from the wasabi soy sauce. The beer set included dumplings, fried chicken, and pork miso stir-fry. The stir-fry was a bit on the small side, but had a rich flavor that would go well over rice. I noticed the same menu at other Chinese restaurants, and found it amusing that I tend to order the same dishes. Seems like it's a hidden chain restaurant.

I had been curious about this place that I often use for lunch or takeout, so I decided to try it out at night. First, I ordered the beer set for 980 yen (excluding tax). The set includes draft beer, 3 grilled dumplings, 2 pieces of fried chicken, and one dish of your choice from 8 options. I chose the stir-fried eggs, wood ear mushrooms, and pork (TKB). The draft beer arrived first, which was a relief as it wasn't slim. The TKB dish arrived with plenty of eggs, pork, and a bit of wood ear mushrooms, along with bamboo shoots and bok choy. The eggs were fluffy, and the seasoning was mild with a hint of garlic slices, so be careful if you have a date later. The fried chicken followed soon after, with a crispy batter that didn't get soggy despite being pre-seasoned with vinegar and soy sauce. Since the beer ran out, I added a highball for 280 yen, which seemed to be a popular choice among the other 7 customers in the restaurant. The dumplings were large, with a firm texture and a generous filling of meat, leeks, and minimal garlic. I had another highball refill, but the portion of food was so generous that I should have added a bottle of beer instead. As it was late and I needed to wrap up, I ordered the five-flavor tanmen for 680 yen. The tanmen had a light soy soup base with Cantonese noodles, and included small fried shrimp and baby scallops for a satisfying and filling end to the meal. The total bill came to 2,442 yen. This place is a great deal for both lunch and dinner.

This is a Chinese restaurant. I was tempted by the beer set and decided to try it out. The beer set includes one draft beer, 3 grilled dumplings, 2 fried chicken, and one dish of your choice from 8 options. I chose the shrimp chili sauce. To start, peanuts were served with the beer. The shrimp chili sauce is served on long snacks, giving a crunchy texture and flavor. The fried chicken comes with shredded cabbage and dressing. The dumplings are large and chewy. It's a great set to taste a variety of dishes at a good value. I quickly finished the beer, so I ordered the black hoppy set for 380 yen, which includes a hoppy drink for 180 yen. It's a great place to enjoy drinks at a good price.

The sign of the restaurant gave the impression of a dumpling specialty shop, but it is actually a traditional Chinese restaurant. Of course, they also serve dumplings. It is located in Kayabacho, not on the main street, but the distinctive sign makes it stand out. The menu is extensive and the lunch prices are affordable. I ordered the ginger pork set meal with a side of mapo tofu, which was a nice touch. Rice refills are free. The meat was generously cut and the portion was satisfying, and it was quite delicious.

Since dining out for lunch has been allowed, I decided to have lunch at this place where I have been getting takeout from. They offer a wide range of lunch menu options, with 8 regular items and 10 weekly specials. I ordered the set menu with Shanghai-style fried noodles and half-fried rice. The half-fried rice had a substantial amount, mostly rice with minimal toppings, but the portion was quite filling. It seemed to be reheated stir-fry, but the texture was not bad. On the other hand, the fried noodles were served piping hot and freshly made. It looked like regular sauce fried noodles, but I wonder if there is any difference between sauce fried noodles and Shanghai-style fried noodles other than the seasoning. The dark brown color was likely from oyster sauce, and it was quite saucy. Despite the intimidating appearance, it wasn't overly salty when tasted. The price was reasonable, the taste was decent, and the portion was generous. It seems like this place would thrive better in a student area rather than the financial district catering to older professionals and office workers.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Zhang Ji Dumpling House. I have been to Kayabacho a few times, but this is my first time having lunch here. There are many restaurants around here that seem to offer good food at a reasonable price, which is great. There are a lot of options to choose from. While there were individual menu items available, I decided to go with the weekly special: Pork and eggplant stir-fried rice! It's a version of beef with green peppers that has been changed to pork with eggplant. It's more like a rice bowl with toppings on top rather than fried rice. The soup, two pieces of shumai, pickled mustard greens, and almond jelly are all reasonably priced and taste pretty good. I think it's a good deal for 700 yen (excluding tax)!

I went to Kayabacho for work. It's an area with many delicious famous restaurants, but the popular ones usually have long lines starting around 11:30, so I decided to find a place where I could easily get in. I like Chinese set meals because they offer a good balance and value for money. I ordered the sweet and sour pork set, which came with ramen, half rice (with one free refill), sweet and sour pork, pickled vegetables, and dessert (almond jelly) for 780 yen (excluding tax). The ramen broth was dark in color but had a relatively refreshing taste, reminding me of the street food I had in Shanghai. The noodles were knife-cut style, and the soy sauce had a unique aroma but was delicious. The main dish of sweet and sour pork had plenty of cabbage and was stir-fried in an oyster-style sauce, making it not too salty and refreshing. I think this kind of set meal for around 850 yen including tax would pass as good value for money. The menu is so extensive, so next time I want to try a set with dumplings or fried rice included.

I have used the takeout service at this restaurant many times. The 450 yen Chinese rice bowl and mapo tofu rice bowl mysteriously become 470 yen when adding consumption tax, while the 480 yen bento becomes 500 yen. This restaurant seems to have a strange way of calculating prices. I wondered what would happen if I dined in at the restaurant. One day, I decided to stop by for lunch. The weekly lunch special was 700 yen (excluding tax) with 10 options to choose from. I ordered the mapo tofu noodles with half fried rice from the B1 category. The noodles were medium thickness with a firm texture, and the soup was a normal soy sauce base with a spicy mapo tofu topping. I really enjoyed the mapo tofu here. The fried rice was moist and simple, with a light seasoning that was satisfying. The side vegetables were also delicious. I was impressed and now I want to come back for dinner with some drinks. The total bill was 770 yen, and the tax rate for dining in was the standard 10%.

Ordered a beer set (980 yen) which came with 3 pieces of grilled dumplings and 2 pieces of fried chicken. You can also choose one additional dish. The customer decided to change the beer to a highball. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The dumplings were decent, with a good amount of meat juice. The stir-fried dish with egg, wood ear mushrooms, and pork was lightly seasoned and had a gentle flavor. The highballs (280 yen each) were enjoyable. They also ordered 3 seafood spring rolls (380 yen) to take home as a snack. The spring rolls were small but tasty when eaten hot. The restaurant was almost full when they left! The all-you-can-drink-and-eat option for 2 people or more for 2,980 yen seemed like a great deal. Overall, it was a fun experience.

It is still inconvenient to use because I cannot return to Nihonbashi after April, so the situation remains unchanged, but it is not a problem.

Today, I was in Kayabacho for work. I come here often this year, but today I had some extra time so I decided to explore for lunch. I saw some famous places with long lines like Hanamaru Udon and Yoshinoya. It was already past 12 o'clock so I had no choice but to give up on those. So, I ended up at this Chinese restaurant. It was almost full but I managed to get a seat. The lunch menu was very extensive, with noodle set menus, regular set meals, and several weekly specials. After some hesitation, I decided on the black pepper chicken stir-fry. It came with the main dish, soup, pickled vegetables, almond jelly, and even a mini mapo tofu. The black pepper chicken stir-fry was not surprisingly outstanding, but it was delicious. The mapo tofu was tasty too, although it was different from Sichuan style, not cheap-tasting either. I was wondering what it was as I finished eating. And all this for only 770 yen including tax. This is how a Chinese lunch should be. Thank you for the meal.

Order: Set meal (Shrimp fried rice, 2 pieces of shumai, pickled vegetables, soup, almond jelly) Total: 770 yen (paid with PayPay) The price for this meal at night is very reasonable, with a variety of items included with the fried rice. I am grateful for that. The taste was average, but the service was quick, and there were various set meals available, including weekly specials, even at night. Despite the lack of customers due to COVID-19, the restaurant is conveniently located near Kayabacho Station. The interior is spacious despite the modest exterior, making it a place I would like to visit again. Payment can be made with PayPay and credit cards (VISA). Next time, I would like to try ordering individual items.