I used the lunch menu today. I felt like having something Chinese, so I was looking at various food review sites, but it became too much of a hassle. I happened to pass by this place and remembered that I had been here before. I added a lunch beer for 150 yen and ordered the soup-less mala noodles. It's so cheap!! And surprisingly delicious! This place is amazing!

I visited the restaurant alone on Sunday around 1pm. There were plenty of empty seats, so I could choose any seat I liked. I chose the round table at the back, but some people chose the counter with a window in front. There was no lunch menu on Sundays (I wonder how it is on Saturdays?). The variety of dishes is limited, but you can also order cheaper options like noodles. I enjoyed two dishes with draft beer. The dishes were both well-balanced and the atmosphere was cozy. I felt like I had found a good restaurant.

After a long time, I searched for a restaurant to have a drinking party in Tamachi with the members who gathered. We hurried to the meeting place while looking at Tokyo Tower. The interior of the restaurant was quite stylish. The clientele seemed to be mostly young women. Only electronic cigarettes were allowed. Since there were many of us, we received plenty of appetizers. I love Chinese food, so I was even more delighted. We ordered the following items: Xiao Long Bao, Crab Miso Xiao Long Bao, Steamed Shrimp, Chon Fan, Pan-Fried Dumplings, Fried Vermicelli, and Oil-Drizzled Chicken. I really wanted to try this Chon Fan, and this restaurant highly recommended it, and it was a great choice! The plump shrimp wrapped in chewy dough was so delicious! The sweet and sour sauce was a perfect match! I want to drink a whole bottle of this! The Xiao Long Bao was full of soup! There was ginger, but no black vinegar. But the Xiao Long Bao itself was delicious, so it was good! The dumplings were juicy with plenty of meat juice. I prefer the vegetable-filled type, but this was also delicious. The Sichuan pepper chili oil was a huge hit for me. The Oil-Drizzled Chicken was made with chicken thigh meat and was juicy. I would like to eat this with rice for lunch! We ordered it towards the end, so I could only eat one piece. The fried vermicelli had a great seasoning! Even when I was full, I wanted to eat more, and it was also great with the Sichuan pepper chili oil! Even in the later part of the meal, the alcohol and chopsticks were unstoppable! We ate heartily, drank heartily, and were very satisfied! When the table was full, the restaurant was noisy, making it difficult to have a conversation, and some of the staff made me think, "Are they friends?" But in the end, it was a fun drinking party, so I'm happy. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 12:30. The lunch menu is mostly 650 yen, which is a great deal! This time, I chose the mapo tofu. It was spicy but not too spicy and very delicious. The rice and salad are served in small portions, so you don't feel too full and won't get sleepy in the afternoon. It might feel a bit lacking, but it's nice not to feel sleepy in the afternoon. I would like to go again.

I feel like I saw a weekly curry menu for the first time. This menu seems to be popular. It appears to have made a comeback after several weeks. Let's try it out! The weekly menu this time is Beef Curry. It's a spicy and delicious curry with a hint of sweetness from coconut after the spiciness. The beef is tender and there are plenty of chunks in it. The eggplant is also good. Such a delicious curry for only 650 yen! I want to encounter this curry again. Satisfied and content.

Visited Azabu Ramen on the ground floor after a 2-month closure. Had the lunch menu's hot and sour noodles (warm noodles). The authentic Taiwanese flavor with a refreshing spiciness was delicious. However, be careful not to choke on the spiciness and sourness. There were many female customers, so the portion was elegant. If I were to ask for more, I would want a set menu with noodles and a rice dish.

The food was delicious with great cost performance. Getting lunch for 650 yen around Mita area is unbelievably cheap! Plus, you can get a free extra portion of rice. I tried the braised pork this time, it was very tender with a good chewy texture, rich flavor, and very tasty. Definitely worth the 650 yen. Next time, I would like to come for a dim sum-focused dinner. Thank you for the meal.

I was recommended to visit here. It's about a 7-8 minute walk from Tamachi Station. It faces a main street, so it's easy to find. The interior is stylish with brick walls and the restaurant is clean. They serve Taiwanese-style Chinese cuisine, with dishes that are perfect for sharing. It's great for two people as you can order a variety of dishes at a reasonable price. The appetizers are a steal, ranging from 360 to 420 yen. We started with a highball and grapefruit sour for a toast. The grapefruit sour was incredibly delicious, bursting with fruit. The yakitori-style dumplings were huge and filled with juicy meat. They also offer two types of homemade chili oil, which adds even more flavor. The gizzard with salt seasoning was crispy and had a nice texture. The shrimp and shimeji mushroom salad was refreshing and flavorful. The shrimp chili dish was generous and tasty. The tantanmen noodles were a classic and delicious. Overall, it was a hit with great value, clean environment, and polite Japanese staff. It's a very popular spot, so it's recommended to make a reservation. I will definitely be visiting again soon. Follow their Instagram @erizo0012.

Taiwanese Dim Sum Theater 1968, Mitadoten: Spicy Chicken with Sichuan Sauce for 650 yen. I have visited this place several times because the cost performance is too good. This dish was especially delicious, so I had to share! The chicken is fried crispy like Karaage, and it's much spicier than it looks! I have also tried the Sichuan noodles here, and the sauce is sweet with a strong spicy kick. It's a delightful contrast. *Business hours: 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) *Open every day.

The taste is basic, easy to eat, and delicious, but it's not really Taiwanese cuisine, or even Chinese for that matter. It's more like home cooking, similar to making Chinese food at home. The photo shows only a part of the dishes. The most delicious thing was the Sichuan chili oil that came with the xiaolongbao. I was surprised by the poor service at the restaurant.

A shop decorated with old movie posters, photos of celebrities, and illustrations that create a distinctly Taiwanese atmosphere. The casual atmosphere may make some doubt the taste, but all the dishes offered at reasonable prices are delicious! The saliva chicken, rich chicken soup, mapo tofu, and juicy xiaolongbao were all very tasty. Given the location, many shops close early on weekends or require early reservations, but this hidden gem may be worth it. I went back for a second visit early and made a repeat reservation.

When I went after a long time, I found out that the lunch menu had increased by 100 yen across the board (◞‸◟ㆀ). But in Minato-ku, you can get a good deal with PayPay until 2/28 ✨ It's a relief - ̗̀( ˶^ᵕ'˶)b꒰ঌ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈໒꒱♦︎ 5. The soupless mala noodles donburi is quite large ❣️ It seems to have a good texture♪ Let's mix it well (๑'ڡ'๑)୨♡ I like spicy food, so it might be even better if it's a bit spicier and numbing♪̊̈‧͙ The taste is very good ✨ Delicious ✨ Meaty ('∞') It goes well with the firm noodles because it's ground pork♪̊̈‧͙... My lips were tingling for about 30 minutes after leaving the restaurant haha. It seems like my lips found it spicy ☆ That's strange (๑´ლ`๑)ﾌ°ﾌ°ﾌﾟSatisfied & full (๑ˇεˇ๑)•*¨*•.¸¸♪

Invited by a colleague for lunch at this restaurant. When we arrived, it was 80% full and quickly became completely packed. It seems like they have raised their prices a bit, but it's still very reasonable considering the generous portions and popularity. I chose the Lu Rou Fan for my meal. The authentic flavor of the star anise might be a hit or miss for some people, but I personally liked it. My companion had the soup-less Ma La Men which also looked delicious with lots of ingredients. They even said they wanted some rice at the end, haha. There is seating at the counter for solo diners, and sometimes you might end up sharing a table with someone else. I was recommended this great restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Head to "Taiwanese Dim Sum Theater 1968 Mita Branch" located in Minato-ku, Shiba 5-chome, facing Sakurada-dori. It is right across from Keio University Mita Campus. The exterior and interior are themed after Chinese movie theaters and old movies. There are about 30 seats available at tables and counters. The table seats are popular for sharing, and there are no partitions, so it may not be the best for COVID-19 prevention. The prices are reasonable and the place gets full quickly. I ordered the "Braised Pork Belly Stew Set Meal" for 650 yen (tax included) to recover from fatigue. The stew came with rice, a mini salad, and chopstick rest. The braised pork belly had a chewy texture and a strong flavor, which paired well with the rice. However, it was a bit disappointing as it was lukewarm and lacked the expected melt-in-your-mouth quality. Overall, considering the price, it was decent. This place seems to have its own unique charm.

I ordered dry spicy noodles and egg soup. The dry spicy noodles cost 550 yen and the egg soup costs 100 yen. The prices seemed too cheap to be true. The egg soup arrived first, and it was a lot - filled to the brim with fluffy eggs and finely chopped carrots, and it tasted delicious. And all for just 100 yen? But I thought maybe the portion of noodles would be small for 550 yen. However, when the dry spicy noodles arrived, they were huge! A large bowl filled with plenty of noodles, no shortage of green onions, and a perfect balance of spiciness and sesame oil. It was so delicious and the portion was generous. The speed of service was fast, and the restaurant was crowded, but if you don't mind that, the food is delicious, cheap, and plentiful - a great deal.

1. Braised pork belly with star anise, salad, white mapo tofu, rice. 9. Egg soup. Near Keio University... and yet! And yet! Look at this, all for 550 yen! The pork belly is braised perfectly with a sweet flavor and the aroma of star anise. It's so delicious! There's a bit of chewiness, but overall, this lunch set is very satisfying. The white mapo tofu with a hint of saltiness was also delicious. If this was a regular lunch menu item, I would definitely order it! Oh! Why is it called a "town Chinese" restaurant? It's Taiwanese cuisine... I wonder if the soup is lukewarm... Full and content.

[Shiba Chuka Attack 21st Visit] I stormed in at 12:20 on a weekday. The place was almost full. I was seated at the counter. I looked at the lunch menu and placed my order. The lunch, excluding tax, was only 500 yen, which is amazing value. The dish arrived. There was no soup, but there seemed to be a spicy broth at the bottom, so I mixed it with the ingredients as I ate. Wow, it's delicious. It's quite spicy, but in a way that makes you keep eating. The finely sliced cucumbers help balance out the spiciness. The noodles are yellow, medium-thick curly noodles, with a good chewiness and very tasty. I was surprised by the taste at this price point. Thank you for the meal.

I went to the office in Tamachi for the first time in a while. One of the things I enjoy about going there occasionally is having lunch. This time, I went to a second-floor restaurant along Sakurada Street. I sat at the counter facing the street and ordered the soupless mala noodles. It cost 550 yen. What arrived was a bowl filled with so much topping that you couldn't see the noodles. It had a mix of minced meat, leeks, bean sprouts, white negi, and shredded red chili peppers. I mixed it all together and ate it. The spiciness was moderate, with very little numbing sensation. It was quite filling, and by the time I finished eating the minced meat, I was full. I suddenly thought that despite being called soupless mala noodles, it was more like Nagoya's Taiwan-style maze soba, which is a dish originating from Nagoya and not Taiwan. I'm not sure about the accuracy of this comparison. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular day after 2 pm, I found this restaurant where lunch is served until 2:30 pm. They only accept cash or PayPay for payment. The interior is decorated with pictures of Bruce Lee and other Chinese movie characters. The music playing is also Chinese. I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen for ¥550 and the Shark Fin Dumplings for ¥300. The food was served in about 7 minutes. The Spicy Miso Ramen was very spicy with plenty of vegetables like cucumber, leeks, and garlic chives. The Shark Fin Dumplings were unexpectedly served in a steamer instead of being fried. They had a hint of herbal fragrance. The cost performance of this place is excellent.

Chicken with spicy sauce lunch set (550 yen) caught my attention due to its cost performance, so I decided to visit the restaurant after a long time. The portion was satisfying and had a good amount of food. I was craving for some spicy fried chicken, and this dish definitely hit the spot. The staff members were efficient and pleasant. My stomach is full and I am completely satisfied. Thank you for the meal.