I chose the stir-fried pork and something set meal for 800 yen from the lunch menu. It came with the main dish, rice, soup, almond dessert, and pickled vegetables. The stir-fry looked delicious. The rice had a buttery flavor, maybe it was just my imagination. I wonder if they use some special seasoning when cooking it. Well, just a thought I had. lol

I wanted to eat knife-cut noodles on this day, so I visited "Tokai Sakaba". I was torn between the spicy knife-cut noodles and the tantan knife-cut noodles, but this time I chose the tantan knife-cut noodles. While it did have a sesame flavor, it didn't have enough spiciness or richness for my taste. However, the knife-cut noodles themselves had a thick, chewy texture, which combined well with the crunchy texture of the bean sprouts. Next time, I'll try the spicy knife-cut noodles! They also offer dishes like mapo tofu set meal, which are very filling and cost-effective. I'll definitely go back again!

I visited the restaurant on a regular night. The staff was casual and I was seated at a 4-person table before the busy peak hours. I ordered the chicken with scallion oil rice set for 800 yen and waited while sipping jasmine tea. The food was served in less than five minutes. The taste of the chicken with scallions was decent, and the portion size was surprisingly large. I think the cost performance is excellent.

I visited this restaurant for lunch with a friend after a long time. Our go-to dish here is sharing the liver and leek stir-fry and mapo tofu lunch set! The liver is tender and the portion is perfect. We also added some dumplings and ended up feeling really full. It was a very satisfying lunch!

On this day, when I went to the Hatanodai area for a late lunch, the restaurant I was aiming for had already closed. With most other places closed as well, I ended up at this restaurant. I ordered the daily special beef and shiitake stir-fry set meal (880 yen). The set meal included beef and shiitake stir-fry, rice, soup, pickled vegetables, and almond jelly. The stir-fry had a lot of wood ear mushrooms along with the beef, so it was more like beef and wood ear mushroom stir-fry. The beef had a lot of fat, but considering the price, it was understandable. The flavor was on the strong side with a heavy black pepper seasoning, which was a bit too much, but the rice helped balance it out. However, the soup was lukewarm and had a bland taste, which was disappointing. Overall, the meal had a good portion size and the taste was not bad. Taking into account that it saved me from being a lunch refugee, my overall rating is like this. Thank you for the meal.

After finishing work in Kanagawa for the first time in a while, I got off at Flag no Hata station on the Tokyu Oimachi line around 5:00 pm. I felt like having a drink, but I had a mountain of work to take home, so I couldn't. Since I hadn't eaten anything today, I decided to at least have a meal before heading home, and I was in the mood for fried rice, so I decided to go to "Tohkai Sakaba". I entered the restaurant at 5:15 pm, and there was only one elderly couple as the previous customers in the 48-seat restaurant. A Chinese female waitress led me to a table and I ordered the Braised Pork and Vegetable Fried Rice for 800 yen and Spring Rolls for 400 yen. There are 8 Chinese restaurants along the Tokyu Ikegami line with the name "Tohkai", but I'm not sure about their relationship. I have been to Tohkai Sakaba in Gotanda, Tohkai Sakaba in Togoshi Ginza, and Tohkai Hanten in Flag no Hata in the past, and I have always had the shredded pork fried noodles, feeling some similarity in the dishes. However, I didn't have high expectations for the food, based on my experiences at those three restaurants. The Spring Rolls were served in 12 minutes. They were cut in half, revealing minced pork, bamboo shoots, Chinese cabbage, and shiitake mushrooms inside. The filling was sparse, making the spring rolls look skinny. I prefer spring rolls, gyoza, shumai, and xiaolongbao that are plump and full. A minute and a half later, the fried rice was ready. It came with egg and seaweed soup. The fried rice was surprisingly voluminous when it was served. It consisted of eggs, finely chopped braised pork, and what seemed to be Chinese cabbage. I started eating. It had a dry texture typical of Chinese cuisine, with a balanced amount of oil, just the right amount of saltiness, and a nice umami flavor. The braised pork was firm in texture, like char siu, but its seasoning was like red-cooked pork belly. The slight bitterness of the Chinese cabbage also added a nice touch to the fried rice. It was so delicious that I ended up eating all of it, although I thought I shouldn't due to the amount. Maybe I can just consider this a cheat day and make excuses to myself, I thought as I paid with PayPay and left the restaurant. I felt really heavy thinking about the amount of work I had to take home. I wondered how many hours it would be until I could have a beer tonight.

Visited a Chinese restaurant in front of Kitanodai Station. Recommended the dry pot set meal by a friend and ordered it. Despite being under 1,000 yen, I was surprised to eat it by lighting a fire at the table. There were plenty of vegetables, which was good, but the taste was not to my liking as I'm not a fan of spicy flavors.

Located within a 3-minute walk from the Tokyu Ikegami Line's Katanodai Station, this Chinese restaurant is situated along a shopping street. It is a relatively popular establishment in the Ikegami Line area, as it allows for transfers to the Oimachi Line. Unlike other stations, there are many national chain stores here, but there are also many traditional old-fashioned shops, making it a fascinating area with a continental vibe. The atmosphere reflects the local people's strong sense, and when I lived in Ichikawa City, I used to visit this place frequently. Funabashi, Gyotoku, and Kasai are deep spots along the Tozai Line where you can find many hidden gems of Asian cuisine. The service is also very welcoming and homey, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere similar to welcoming a family into the restaurant. Unlike other international restaurants, stepping into such places can make you feel a bit out of place due to the clever atmosphere (laughs). The restaurant has two floors, with the first floor usually full and the second floor often empty. There is no counter or shared seating, so it is quite spacious. Overall, the portions tend to be large, with a weaker native feel. The taste is more of a crowd-pleaser than authentic, making it suitable for anyone to enjoy. The presentation is not very appealing, as the dishes are piled up without much space on the plate. The beer selection is also a bit disappointing, but you don't have to worry too much about it. This may be a good place for small-scale izakaya use, as it seems like you don't need to worry about your surroundings. It is a budget-friendly restaurant with generous portions.

At Kandanadai Station for lunch, the Chinese restaurant "Tokai Sakaba" has waitresses who speak half Japanese and half Chinese. The Chinese cuisine here is known for its generous portions, but can be a bit rough around the edges. It might have been better to avoid all-you-can-eat menu options. Looking at the menu, dishes like "Dan Dan noodles" and "Tanmen" are familiar, but what is "Tomato noodles"? I decided to try the cheapest option, the "Gomoku Cha-han" priced at 730 yen (tax included). The fried rice was light and fluffy, not bad at all. The restaurant seemed popular with construction workers in their work clothes and groups of young students, indicating that customers here are looking for a hearty lunch option.

I visited the restaurant on Wednesday at 7:30 PM. The customers were a mix of families, a group of four older ladies, and a solo male diner. The menu offered a good value with the five-ingredient fried rice priced at 730 yen. I ordered the mapo tofu rice bowl and grilled dumplings. I noticed the efficient Chinese-speaking waiter who handled split bills with ease and even returned change with a smile. The mapo tofu rice bowl had a homey appearance but the spiciness from the chili and Sichuan pepper kicked in nicely. The texture was good with a thick sauce that didn't make the rice too soft. The portion was generous and satisfying. The grilled dumplings arrived a bit late but the thick and chewy skin was worth the wait. The filling had a crunchy vegetable texture and the juicy meat and shrimp added to the overall satisfaction. The total price for these two dishes was 1,180 yen, which I thought was a great deal. I will definitely be coming back to this place soon. Thank you for the meal.

On a holiday afternoon visit. Daily special A, pork and vegetable stir-fry for 780 yen. Good cost performance. The rice is also freshly cooked with plenty of moisture and delicious. It's lunchtime but it's nice that it's not crowded.

I had a short lunch break during my business trip, but I wanted to go to a place that was not a typical chain restaurant. That's why I chose this restaurant. I forgot about the menu as soon as I entered because the atmosphere was overwhelming (haha). I went alone and was seated on the second floor. There were only 4-person tables available, but since a solo diner was already sitting at one, I reluctantly sat at an empty table. The energetic staff were speaking in Chinese. Despite the expectation of fried and stir-fried dishes, I ended up ordering the dan dan noodles with chicken karaage (tax included 1000 yen). I don't know why. After a while, the set meal arrived, followed by the fried noodles with sauce. First, I received the chicken karaage and almond jelly (I thought it was grated daikon when they said "here's your karaage"). The shredded cabbage served with the karaage was generously topped with mayonnaise. The karaage was piping hot and delicious. After a bit more waiting, the dan dan noodles arrived! The staff bowed politely. Wonderful. It may not make sense until you read this, but the noodles were in ball form and the soup was oddly light, yet the spicy minced meat in the dan dan noodles wrapped everything in deliciousness. However, I still wouldn't recommend the noodles at this restaurant. The fried rice and daily set meals are the way to go. I might have the chance to visit again on another business trip, so I will definitely stop by. Thank you for the meal.

Mapo tofu set meal for 880 yen, liver and leek stir-fry set meal for 880 yen, and dumplings for 32 yen. The portion size, taste, and cost performance are excellent.

Lunch with a friend. We ordered liver and leek stir-fry set meal and mapo tofu set meal to share. The lunch set meals were delicious and had a good portion size for only 800 yen. Great value for money.

I visited for lunch as usual. The liver and leek stir-fry set meal and the mapo tofu set meal are both 880 yen and very filling.

I visited for lunch and ordered the five-ingredient fried rice, stir-fried bean sprouts and chives with liver (my favorite), and a generous serving of pan-fried dumplings. As always, the liver was juicy and tender, cooked to perfection.

I had lunch with my colleague and we had mapo tofu and stir-fried liver with garlic chives. I think the lunch was around 850 yen, but it was very filling and great value for money.

I ordered the liver and leek stir-fry set meal for lunch. The liver, leek, and bean sprouts were cooked in a perfect balance. The liver was fresh, tender, and delicious. This meal is great value for money at 800 yen.

My youngest daughter and I went to the restaurant in front of Showa University Hospital. We arrived a little after 11:30, so we were seated right away (the second floor quickly filled up with reserved groups, etc.). I ordered the Cantonese ramen and half-fried rice set. The ramen had a thick sauce with large shrimp, pork, carrots, cabbage, and other ingredients, all of which were delicious. It also had quail eggs, which my daughter loves. The fried rice was tasty as well, and there was a generous portion of ramen, so we were both satisfied. For dessert, almond jelly was included. I had only ordered one set, but they kindly gave us two portions for my daughter and me. Furthermore, since it was busy and they noticed I was trying to leave quickly with my daughter, they gave her a snack at the checkout as well. Thank you very much. It was a wonderful meal. ☆

This is a local favorite Chinese restaurant. I will definitely come back!