Rachan Chan Dai 1210 yen Zaasai 495 yen Gyoza 605 yen Beer (medium bottle) 770 yen This time, we visited Min Tei, a famous town Chinese restaurant in Shimokitazawa! Here, you can enjoy a rare red (pink) fried rice and a variety of cost-effective menu items typical of town Chinese restaurants, making it popular among students and subculture enthusiasts. Now, let's talk about the overall taste impressions. First, let's start with the gyoza. The gyoza had a chewy skin filled with a combination of chives and minced pork. It wasn't particularly special, but the slightly burnt flavor and meatiness, combined with the atmosphere of the restaurant, gave it a nice touch. There is gyoza sauce on the table, and personally, I think adding a little vinegar to it can make it refreshing and enjoyable throughout. Next, the kimchi and zaasai. The kimchi automatically comes with the Rachan set menu, and it has a gentle flavor compared to other kimchi, with a good level of spiciness and richness. The zaasai, on the other hand, had a unique taste with a crunchy texture and a sauce that seemed to be a mix of salt and sesame oil. It was my first time trying zaasai, and it left a mysterious impression. Moving on to the Rachan. The ramen in the Rachan Dai set was half-sized. The soup was light yet flavorful, with a clear chicken broth base that was surprisingly delicious. The noodles were silky and easy to slurp, and the chashu topping was the most delicious part, bursting with meaty juices. Adding the kimchi to the ramen enhanced the flavor and made it even more enjoyable. Lastly, the fried rice. The fried rice had a modest flavor despite its flashy appearance. It had a slightly moist and fluffy texture, with a subtle saltiness and chicken broth flavor. It may seem like a typical fried rice at first, but it gradually becomes more delicious as you eat. The chashu, which adds color to the rice, plays a crucial role in making the fried rice delicious. Overall, the restaurant provided a mix of traditional and unique flavors, and the quick service made the dining experience even more enjoyable.

I was curious about this Chinese-style restaurant in town, and it turned out to be a popular place with a lot of customers. I arrived just after they opened at 11:30 and sat at the counter. I ordered a ramen and half fried rice set, along with some dumplings. The fried rice arrived in about 10 minutes and it was pink! It had a crispy texture in some parts and a gentle flavor that made it very easy to eat. The ramen came in about 15 minutes, with a soup that was comforting and noodles that were thin and soft. The chashu topping had a good chewy texture and tasted delicious. The dumplings arrived in about 20 minutes and they were piping hot! I had to eat them slowly because I have a sensitive tongue, but they had a mild saltiness and a juicy, meaty filling. Everything was so tasty that I want to come back and enjoy it slowly next time (I had to rush this time due to other plans and finished in about 15 minutes).

When I was living in Utsunomiya, I visited "Mentei" located next to NHK Utsunomiya Broadcasting Station. When I looked up Mentei on Tabelog, I found two locations, one in Utsunomiya and the other here in Shimokitazawa. I had always been curious about the pink fried rice at the Shimokitazawa Mentei. Finally, after all this time, I visited the Shimokitazawa Mentei and tried the pink fried rice. By the way, it seems that the Utsunomiya Mentei and the Shimokitazawa Mentei are sister stores. Thank you for the meal!

Men-Tei in Shimokitazawa🍺/ Please follow and like! ≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫≫ Men-Tei is known for its fried rice. This hot dish is quite popular. #Surprisingly generous portion #Recommended to get half fried rice The atmosphere here is also fantastic. It's a bit different on the second floor. #Love the vibe of a local Chinese restaurant #Enjoying a bottle of beer alone on the first floor while waiting for the fried rice and dumplings to arrive. Trying to resist finishing the bottle too quickly. #Because this is just the pre-game By the time my stomach was 80% full, I had left one-third of the bottle. Then came the fried rice and dumplings. I was waiting for this moment. #Quickly devoured the fried rice with beer #Absolute victory The fried rice has a gentle taste, despite its appearance. It's a kind of gentleness with a hint of strictness. #Don't need it to be too sweet #Don't need memories The dumplings are large, one is more than enough for one person. And the soup that comes with the fried rice is delicious. It goes perfectly with beer. #You can have this as a set with a bottle of beer #End-stage symptoms Eating alone, I noticed more and more young people coming in. They were all being guided to the second floor. #Realizing that I've become a person in their thirties I went around 4 pm and there were quite a few customers. It seems really busy during lunchtime. #Can't wait during this season #Sweating about a liter per hour After this, it's off to Maibara for the first round. I'd like to visit Men-Tei and Maibara again. #Settling my stomach, thank you for the meal.

I went to a traditional Chinese restaurant on a stormy day! The service was surprisingly good, not what you would expect from a local Chinese restaurant. For first-time visitors, I recommend ordering the Ramen Set. It comes with thin straight noodles in a soy sauce-based soup, and light red fried rice. I would love to go back if I have the chance...

First visit. A middle-aged man happily enjoying yakitori, more people at the festival than expected, the passion of the people moving forward to create a new history despite not being able to regain the lost three years, the hustle and bustle conveys their enthusiasm. In the specialty shops, the long line is slowly dissipating. Without hesitation, I entered to have a final drink, and orally ordered ramen (light soy sauce) from a female employee. The fully packed restaurant was surprisingly silent, with several cooks sweating in the kitchen, their faces shining with a refreshing glow for some reason. The round-bottomed pot floating in the air is the source of the soup, and the moment when I forgot about time while gazing at the serious looks in the kitchen, the bowl was served in about 5 minutes. The clinking sound of the spoon against the dish, the slurping sound of noodles, and the distant metallic sound of the ladle hitting the wok made it feel like going back in time. Ah, the nostalgic form evokes nostalgia, let's eat! The light and refreshing chicken broth soup has an exceptional taste... the strong umami flavor is just right with the saltiness! The ordinary thin noodles have a satisfying texture and mouthfeel. I hope this long-standing establishment that still offers a taste of the Showa era will continue to thrive, as supporting them through visits and meals is possible. Thank you for the meal. Now, let's head home quickly as there is a crucial FIBA match today!

Second time visiting. This time I had fried rice and dumplings. The red color is from the char siu. Still delicious as always. It was 3:30 pm on a weekday, so it was not crowded. As I tried to sit at the furthest end of the counter, I realized it was a female staff member eating there. Was it the staff meal? She was indeed eating the fried rice.

Located about a 3-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station. Visited around 8:00 PM on a weekday. No waiting outside. No waiting inside. This place is a famous restaurant in the town Chinese genre. I had been bookmarking it for years, and finally had the chance to visit. I quickly entered and sat at the available counter seat. Soon after, I ordered the "Rachan Ramen (990 yen)" verbally. There were about 6 customers ahead of me (1st floor seats). There are also seats on the 2nd floor. The kitchen had 3 male staff, and the floor had 1 male staff. Each seat had a water pot and tissues. The ramen was served in about 10 minutes. First, I tried the ramen soup. It was a chicken broth-based, salty soup with a nice umami flavor. The noodles were thin straight noodles cooked to a soft texture. The toppings included a slice of chashu, boiled spinach, and a sheet of seaweed. Next was the fried rice. It had a red color but tasted quite traditional. It had a slight egg flavor and the salty taste of the diced red chashu was pleasant. I enjoyed it with the spicy pickled cabbage on the side. Towards the end, I added some table pepper for a change in flavor. It added an edge to the soup. I finished both the ramen and fried rice. As expected from a town Chinese restaurant, starting with beer and gyoza, and finishing with Rachan Ramen seemed like a good choice. Thank you for the meal.

[Overall Review] Located about a 3-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station, this legendary restaurant has been around for over 50 years in the ever-changing Shimokitazawa area. It is known for its pink fried rice and is a classic Chinese restaurant. Shimokitazawa is a neighborhood where new shops constantly replace old ones, but this place has remained the same over the years. It is famous for its pink fried rice made with pickled radish, and even Kōmoto Hiroto worked part-time here in his younger days, which is well-known among enthusiasts. It is a pilgrimage site for some, and the fact that this old-fashioned restaurant continues to thrive and remain popular is quite miraculous. It is a legend in the town, embracing both young people who may not know The Blue Hearts and older generations who shed tears to "Linda Linda." Shimokitazawa is one of the top development areas in Tokyo, and the area around the station has undergone significant changes in recent years. I personally find it hard to keep up with the changes (^_^;) The underground construction of the station was a surprise, but the messy area along the tracks has been transformed into a stylish area. Despite the rapid changes in Shimokitazawa, the old culture has not disappeared, and the new and old coexist harmoniously. Shimokitazawa is also a fairly large terminal station, so I use it quite frequently for work commutes. The restaurant I visited this time is called Minotei, a local Chinese restaurant. It is one of the few legends in Shimokitazawa that has been around for over 50 years. The restaurant is a colorful Chinese-style house with a bright white curtain and food samples that give off a typical Chinese vibe. Inside, there are about 7 counter seats facing the kitchen and 4 tables. There seems to be a second-floor seating area as well, but I am not sure about that. Two of the kitchen staff seem to be a parent and child, and there is also a female server. There is no background music or TV. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I could smell butter, which turned out to be from an order of ramen. The menu includes various types of ramen, yakisoba, fried rice, Chinese rice bowls, Chinese porridge, etc., offering hearty meals. The side dishes mainly consist of dumplings and stir-fried dishes. Drinks include sake, beer, Shaoxing wine, non-alcoholic beer, and soft drinks. The most popular dishes at the restaurant are the fried rice and the combination of ramen and fried rice, as well as the dumplings. That was my focus for this visit as well. I wanted to have a hearty fried rice meal that day, so I decided to go with the combination of the five-flavored fried rice and dumplings. - Five-Flavored Fried Rice: 1,155 yen - I had heard rumors about it, but the pink color was shocking. It seems to come from the pickled radish used as an ingredient. The basic egg fried rice contains crab meat, chopped zha cai, and quail eggs inside, which you mix yourself. The rice is well-cooked and has more of a fried rice texture than a stir-fried rice one. It truly embodies the taste of a typical Chinese dish. - Gyoza: 605 yen - The gyoza has good oil drainage and a crispy skin. The filling is light in flavor with a hint of garlic chives. These gyoza are perfect for snacking (^_^) Although I didn't order alcohol this time, these gyoza seem like they would go well with beer. Many people were actually enjoying them with beer. [Final Thoughts] I thought the customer base would mainly consist of middle-aged men like myself, but there were also many young people, creating a welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages and genders (^_^) This is a traditional Chinese restaurant. It's quite a miracle that it has survived in Shimokitazawa with the same style and remains popular to this day. The total bill for today was 1,760 yen. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a Chinese restaurant in Shimokitazawa for the first time. I ordered the chilled Jajamen noodles (1045 yen) and Gyoza (605 yen). The chilled Jajamen noodles were different from what I imagined, as they were quite soupy and the soup was a bit bland. The Gyoza was on the larger side, with 6 pieces in a serving. However, the dumplings were poorly sealed, and the filling would spill out when dipping them in the sauce. I began to wonder if this was intentional rather than a mistake. Perhaps I made a wrong choice in the menu selection, but despite its popularity, the food was mediocre and a bit overpriced.

On my day off, I went to a famous Chinese restaurant in Shimokitazawa with my friends. It was called Mintei. It was a popular place, so we had to wait a little after lunchtime. We ordered a set of fried rice and ramen, along with dumplings and beer. Every dish was delicious and made us happy.

This is a typical Chinese restaurant in town. Both the red fried rice and ramen are exquisite in taste. Once you try them, you'll definitely become addicted to their deliciousness. The satisfying taste and flavor will make you want to visit again and again. It's rare to find a restaurant that offers such a high level of satisfaction and addictive flavor.

Men-Tei is famous for being the place where Hiroto Kamoto used to work part-time. There's always a long line outside, but today I was lucky enough to get in. I tried the recommended Edokko Ramen, famous Pink Fried Rice, Liver and Leek Stir-Fry, and beer! I'm not sure what the difference is between Edokko Ramen and regular ramen, but from looking at other people's photos, it seems like it has kimchi on top. The taste was very simple and gentle, maybe too gentle for some. The kimchi might not have been necessary. The fried rice was also simple and gentle in flavor. Be warned, the Liver and Leek Stir-Fry portion is huge! Overall, I found the flavors to be gentle, but some might say they are too light. If you prefer stronger flavors, you might find it lacking. There are so many other items on the menu that I would love to try!

On Saturday around noon, four of us visited the restaurant. Don't forget to write your name in the ledger for waiting. It was full, but there were about four mistakes in seating, so we only waited for about 15 minutes as the turnover was fast. The second floor is a tatami room and it's a bit cramped, but it has a good local Chinese restaurant vibe! Since there were four of us, we ordered a variety of dishes, and each one was a large portion!! The gyoza comes in a pack of 6, but each one is big! The crab omelette was fluffy and well mixed with the sauce, making it delicious. The liver and leek stir-fry also had a huge portion, and the liver was delicious! The famous pink fried rice, at first I thought, is it really delicious? But it was fluffy and had meat in it, so delicious! Great cost performance, I want to go again!

I came to eat red fried rice! The chopped char siu was dyed bright red and placed on the counter. It didn't look very appetizing, with a slightly burnt appearance and a bland taste. The accompanying soup also had a cheap-tasting broth that wasn't delicious. The dumplings were full of garlic and had a strong flavor. The wrapping was too sweet, so the filling spilled out. I won't be coming back. Thank you for the meal.

"On a hot August Sunday, let's have some delicious ramen for the weekend♪ Journey"… I made up my mind and headed to the famous restaurant "Sentei" in Shimokitazawa (^^) Arrived 15 minutes before opening but there was already a line of about 15 people… Just as I was waiting, it started raining and at the same time, they opened! Managed to get in just in time (;￣ー￣A Sat at a table and ordered the "Lachan"… This restaurant allows you to choose the size, so I ordered the "half ramen" and the regular size "fried rice"♪ This place is known for its red fried rice made with food coloring… It has a striking appearance, but the taste is light and quite traditional… The saltiness of the red pork adds a nice touch. The fried rice is on the moist side, I would say ("⌒∇⌒") The ramen also has a light and delicate soup, with very soft noodles. Overall, it's a light and simple taste of a local Chinese restaurant. Thank you for the meal ☺️"

For lunch, I went to Men-Tei in Shimokitazawa. Even before 2 o'clock, there was a line, living up to its high ratings on Tabelog. Instead of their famous fried rice, I tried the delicious Mapo Eggplant set meal. It was tasty, but it couldn't surpass the ultimate Mapo Eggplant set meal from Yamato's LinLin, which unfortunately no longer exists. I hope to find a similar dish to LinLin's in the future. Next time I visit Men-Tei, I might try their famous fried rice. Thank you for the meal! #MenTei #MapoEggplantSetMeal #LookingToConnectWithMapoEggplantLovers #LookingToConnectWithMapoEggplantEnthusiasts #CravingLinLinsMapoEggplant #MapoEggplantExploration #Shimokitazawa #ShimokitazawaLunch #ShimokitazawaGourmet #Chinese #ChineseCuisine #MapoEggplant #Gourmet #GourmetInstagram #LookingToConnectWithGourmetLovers #LookingToConnectWithGourmetEnthusiasts

I visited the restaurant for a meal before watching a play at the Honda Theater. Despite it being close to closing time, the restaurant was full, showing its popularity. We were seated at the counter after a short wait. We ordered the popular Ramen set and cold Ja Ja Men with dumplings. Most people seemed to be ordering the pink fried rice. The pink fried rice arrived first, followed by the Ramen, and then the dumplings and Ja Ja Men. The fried rice was a bit bland, the Ramen soup was delicious, and the dumplings had thin skin that fell apart easily. The Ja Ja Men had a unique taste. Overall, the food was not very impressive. It's important not to trust the opinions of people who line up just because a place is featured on TV.

The set of ramen and fried rice was delicious. The ramen had thin noodles that were easy to eat, with a rich and classic flavor. The fried rice, known for its pink color, not only looked appealing but also had a delicious taste with strong flavors of meat and egg.

I came to a famous Chinese restaurant in Shimokitazawa. In Tokyo, there are many delicious local Chinese restaurants, but this one has been selected as one of the top 100. Why? Why is this place in the top 100? Why aren't other local Chinese restaurants chosen? Why is this the only low-priced local Chinese restaurant in Tokyo? Why was it chosen? I think the trend of upscale top 100 restaurants is quite evident, and there may not be clear criteria for selection. I am against the upscale trend of top 100 restaurants, and I would like to see more local restaurants like this one selected. I visited on a weekday evening. There was no line, so I was seated right away. △First, cheers with beer! Beer is the best when it's hot! ◯Kimchi - smells like bean sprouts. Is it a beer appetizer? ◯Lar-chan - I ordered a popular menu item here. It's a set of half ramen and half fried rice. The fried rice is especially famous here. - (Pink) Fried Rice - a specialty here. The chef is seen tossing the wok right in front of you. It arrived shortly. The taste is simple and slightly bland. It's not as fluffy as some people describe it. Is it different depending on the chef? Or maybe the standards for "fluffy" are low? The fried rice at "Gishu," a top 100 dumpling restaurant in Gifu, is always truly fluffy, never disappointing. It's because the master chef cooks it all. As a fan of fluffy fried rice, I'm a bit disappointed, but it's still delicious. The secret of the pink fried rice is the color of the char siu pork in the wok. The food coloring spreads in the wok, turning the fried rice pink. - Ramen - it arrived a bit later. Thin straight noodles with average firmness. The soup is a simple soy sauce-based Chinese-style ramen. It has green onions, spinach, seaweed, and char siu pork. It's a classic dish with thin, lean char siu pork, reminiscent of the old days. ◯Gyoza - the gyoza is large. Comes in a set of 6. You make your own dipping sauce with a ratio of 4 soy sauce to 6 vinegar. Add some chili oil and... When you try it, it has a traditional flavor with chives and pork. Next to me, a handsome guy is diligently wrapping dumplings, but because the wrapping is loose, the dumpling falls apart when picked up! The wrapping is also a bit loose, so the grip is weak. It's like this for all of them... Wrap them a bit tighter, it's hard to eat. The crispy texture on the surface is a bit lacking, and the back is slightly greasy. The cooking method is not perfect. But the taste is delicious. It was just a normally delicious local Chinese restaurant. When it's called a top 100 restaurant, I was like, huh? But even if you say it's not, is it really? I think there are probably dozens of local Chinese restaurants like this in Tokyo. Thank you for the meal.

Located about a 3-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station, this Chinese restaurant has been on my mind ever since I saw it on a TV show. Apparently, both Matsushige Yutaka and Kamamoto Hiroto worked part-time here at the same time. For fans, this place must be a sacred spot. I visited during lunch on a weekday and managed to get in just before the line started forming. With seating available on the second floor as well, there are more seats than it appears from the outside. I tried their famous fried rice and popular ramen, and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious spicy pickled cabbage that came with the set. It has a refreshing taste with a strong acidity, reminiscent of Korean kimchi but with a milder spiciness and a hint of seafood flavor. It's addictive and goes well with both the fried rice and ramen. The "Edokko Ramen" apparently has this spicy pickled cabbage on top. I would definitely buy it if they sold it in the restaurant. The ramen is simple yet flavorful, with a rich broth that truly embodies the essence of a Chinese-style restaurant. The pink fried rice, another specialty, is fragrant and fluffy, without being greasy. It's a taste that doesn't get old. Overall, it was a satisfying meal! This restaurant is popular among both male and female customers, spanning a wide range of age groups. The delicious food here explains why it's so well-loved. I will definitely be back!