[Sichuan Cuisine Tianfu] @Tokyo Toranomon, walking distance from Toranomon Station and Toranomon Hills Station. ■ Mapo Men and Half Fried Rice Set ¥850 This is the second branch of the popular Chinese restaurant Sichuan Cuisine Tianfu in Kanda. The most popular dish is the Mapo Tofu, so I tried the Mapo Men here. The Mapo sauce is spicy with the flavor of Sichuan pepper, but the minced meat and the umami of doubanjiang give it a great taste and texture. Eating the Mapo Tofu over the fried rice that comes in the set is the perfect combination. If you're interested, be sure to check it out! Thank you for reading until the end. If you like, please follow our various SNS accounts [Instagram: @kankangourmet], [Twitter: @kankangourmet], [TikTok: @kankangourmet]. Thank you for the meal! ^ ^

After a long time, I found myself in Toranomon just before noon. I was hesitating about where to eat when I noticed a long line at the Napoli-style pizza place I was considering. I knew I had to make a decision quickly before becoming a "refugee" in the line. So, I ended up being drawn into a Chinese restaurant nearby. The underground restaurant quickly filled up with customers, so I was lucky to get a seat before it got too crowded. Due to the hot weather affecting my ability to think clearly, I ended up ordering a strange combination of soupless tantanmen and a mini mapo tofu rice bowl. The tantanmen wasn't as spicy as it looked in the menu photo, and I didn't break a sweat. The mapo tofu rice bowl had a similar mild flavor. Overall, the meal was a bit underwhelming. It seemed like most people around me were ordering set meals rather than noodles or combinations. If I were to visit again, I might opt for a set meal instead.

Teleworking continues, and on days when I go to the office, visiting a Sichuan cuisine restaurant has become a routine. Instead of the crowded Tianranju main store, I decided to try "Szechuan Tenfu" this time. I ordered Sichuan mapo tofu, spicy stir-fried chicken (La Zi Ji), Sichuan boiled beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou), sweet and sour pork, and drooling chicken. For the spicy dishes, I opted for the daily special mapo eggplant, requesting it to be extra spicy. Did you know that mapo eggplant is not actually a Sichuan or Chinese dish, but a Japanese creation inspired by Chinese cuisine? In Sichuan cuisine, there is a dish called "fish-flavored eggplant" (Yu Xiang Qie Zi). In Japan, mapo eggplant is seasoned with doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorns, just like mapo tofu. In China, fish-flavored eggplant uses pickled chili peppers in saltwater for a sour taste, without Sichuan peppercorns. However, nowadays, even fish-flavored eggplant in China includes doubanjiang and vinegar for acidity. The mapo eggplant set meal includes rice, soup, pickles, and almond jelly. The plate is filled with mapo eggplant, with minced meat sauce coating the eggplant pieces. There are chili peppers between the minced meat, likely doubanjiang. The eggplant coated in sauce that has absorbed the oil is delicious. The spiciness is moderate, without the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns or sourness. It's a mapo eggplant without the Sichuan peppercorn kick. Enjoying it on top of rice in a bowl is the best way to eat it. The pickles are sweet vinegar-pickled daikon, which I personally prefer. After spicy dishes, I always finish with the soup, which in this case was a tofu and egg soup. To end the meal, almond jelly with a mild almond fragrance is served. Thank you for the meal.

Visited for the first time and ordered the Mini Mabo Don set with Niramoyashi Ramen for ¥750. Originally intended to visit a new restaurant nearby, but changed plans due to closing early. While the menu had many options, the recommended dish turned out to be surprisingly good and matched my preferences that day. The ramen may not look impressive at first, but the spiciness gradually builds up and surprises you. The crispy bean sprouts on top blend well with the flavorful soup, and the pork adds a nice touch. Overall, there was a slightly oily feel due to the stir-fried components, but it wasn't overwhelming. I was initially concerned that pairing it with the Mabo Don might be too heavy, but the combination turned out to be surprisingly good. The Mabo Don had a nice level of Sichuan pepper spiciness. Personally, I prefer a bit more numbing sensation, but both dishes were well-balanced.

It used to be a Hong Kong restaurant, I think? I went around 12 o'clock and was looking at the outdoor menu when I got passed by two groups, so I was frustrated and killed time until 12:45 when I could order a 4-item set (800 yen) ... Then around 1 o'clock, I went down the stairs into the restaurant ... There were times when I was the only customer. I thought the 4-item set would be one item each of noodles, main dish, side dish, and dessert, but it turns out you can choose any 4 items from 15 options, and you can also choose from 4 types of noodles, so I ordered Dan Dan noodles, shrimp chili, sweet and sour pork, and yakisoba ... I could hear the sound of pots being shaken from the kitchen ... They seemed to be making all 4 items properly, so it took about 5 minutes ... Then they said, "Please wait a moment for the shrimp chili," but I really only had to wait a little ... The Dan Dan noodles looked normal but were spicy ... Truly Sichuan style? ... But overall, it wasn't very Sichuan-like, more on the ordinary side ... The shrimp chili was not freshly made ... It was just okay ... This was also not very Sichuan-like ... The sweet and sour pork was delicious with black vinegar ... The balance of sourness and sweetness was good ... I felt like I wanted half rice ... The yakisoba had a unique oily taste ... It was good to have a fried noodle texture ... Overall, the taste was ordinary ... Despite eating a variety of dishes, I surprisingly felt full at the end, especially when finishing with the sweet and sour pork sauce ... Next time, I want to choose Mapo tofu, but I will probably choose the sweet and sour pork again ...

Under the state of emergency in Tokyo, I went to a Sichuan cuisine restaurant in Toranomon for lunch. The restaurant is called "Szechuan Cuisine Tenfu". I didn't have a plan for what to eat today, so I decided to try the lunch menu. Oh, they have added a new dish, "Hui Guo Rou". Hui Guo Rou is originally a Sichuan cuisine dish. I remember having it at a restaurant called "Tennenkyo" and it was spicy and delicious. So, I decided to try it here as well. This time, I ordered the spicy version of Hui Guo Rou. Hui Guo Rou Set Meal - Spicy First, I tried the egg soup which had a thick consistency. The Hui Guo Rou was filled with cabbage, which is a Japanese style. In Japan, Hui Guo Rou is usually made sweet with Tianmian sauce. This Hui Guo Rou also had a sweet taste, but with added spiciness. As I continued eating, I found pieces of pork and chili peppers. The pork was well coated with the sauce. It seems like they stir-fried the pork in a Japanese style. The spiciness was not too strong, maybe because there were not many chili peppers. The sweet and savory taste goes well with rice. I like the sweet vinegar pickles as well. After finishing the Hui Guo Rou, I had almond jelly for dessert. The Japanese-style Hui Guo Rou with a spicy twist turned out to be a delicious combination. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

During lunch time, I decided to skip the long line at "Heigoro" and went to the basement of the neighboring building. I ordered the dry tantan noodles and half fried rice set (tax included 850 yen) from the menu. It came with sweet and sour pickled daikon radish and almond jelly for dessert. Let's mix the dry tantan noodles well before eating. The curly thick noodles were topped with boiled cabbage, greens, and plenty of meat miso. It had just the right amount of spiciness and a pleasant numbing sensation. I realized that "just right" is the perfect way to describe it. The finishing touch was a boiled egg decoration, which played a role in balancing the overall flavor. Although it's not a menu I usually go for, I enjoyed it a lot. The fried rice had a nice mix of crispy and moist textures, and the seasoning was, as expected, subtle. The combination of dry tantan noodles and half fried rice was both satisfying and delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Under the state of emergency, I commuted to Tokyo for work and had lunch at a Sichuan restaurant in Toranomon called "Szechuan Cuisine Tenfu." The sign at the front of the staircase leading to the basement displays the signature dish, La Zi Ji (Spicy Chicken with Chilies). This dish is known for being filled with dried red chilies. I had tried it before, but felt that there were fewer chilies than shown in the picture on the sign. So, a week later, I decided to revisit the restaurant to confirm. The restaurant has implemented acrylic dividers on the tables and alcohol disinfection measures are in place. The menu has changed, with some dishes removed and new ones added. I decided to order the spicy stir-fried chicken, known as La Zi Ji in Chinese. I specifically requested for more dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns this time. The dish arrived with a generous amount of dried red chilies, just like the picture on the sign. However, there were not many Sichuan peppercorns. The dish consisted of small pieces of fried chicken, bamboo shoots, onions, bell peppers, and plenty of dried red chilies. Despite the heat, it was delicious. I enjoyed the dish with rice, and the pickled radish and carrot helped cool down my mouth. The egg drop soup was a soothing end to the meal. Finally, I had almond tofu for dessert. However, my stomach felt hot for the rest of the afternoon after consuming the extremely spicy La Zi Ji. Overall, the dish was authentic with a good amount of dried red chilies, but lacking in Sichuan peppercorns. I need to be careful not to overindulge in such spicy dishes in the future.

Teleworking most days, occasionally commuting to Tokyo. Got invited by a married woman to have lunch together. Where should we go? How about a Sichuan cuisine restaurant, suggested by the women. So, the three of us went to a Sichuan restaurant called "Szechuan Tenfu." The photos of dishes at the front of the staircase leading to the basement feature authentic dishes like mapo tofu, laziji, and hot pot. Seems like their specialty. The lunch menu includes both spicy and non-spicy dishes. What do you recommend? they asked me. Based on the dishes I tried, for the spice-loving R lady, I recommend ordering the "Sichuan-style Beef" made extra spicy. For the H lady, a dish not on the lunch menu. The "Saliva Chicken Set Meal" with a photo on the wall is delicious. And for me, I ordered the Spicy Stir-fried Chicken Set Meal. In Chinese, it's called "La Ji Zi," the same as the laziji on the staircase. The La Ji Zi is made by cutting fried chicken into small pieces, stir-frying it with lots of chili peppers and vegetables. The Spicy Stir-fried Chicken Set Meal comes with rice, soup, almond jelly, and pickles. The spicy stir-fried chicken. So many chili peppers! The vegetables include bamboo shoots, carrots, bell peppers, onions, etc. While there are a lot of chili peppers, it's not as much as in the staircase photo. And there's very little Sichuan peppercorn, almost none. The red chili peppers are deseeded, so the spiciness is mild. For this dish, you can eat the ingredients and chili peppers separately or just eat the chili peppers. Even though the seeds are removed, chili peppers are still spicy. Eating rice helps reduce the spiciness. The pickles are not zasai, but pickled in vinegar, serving as a buffer for the spiciness. After finishing the meal, I felt a burning sensation in my chest. It's not from being impressed by the dish, my stomach is just hot. Chili peppers are indeed spicy. However, I wish they would add as much chili peppers as in the staircase photo. Next time, I'll make sure of that. Thank you for the meal.

During peak hours, I went for a slightly late lunch to avoid sharing a table. I ordered the Mapo Eggplant set meal for 780 yen. It came with the main dish, rice, soup, pickles, and dessert. The eggplant was cooked with minced meat and green onions, and the portion was generous. I always end up getting a rice refill because the main dish portion is quite big.

Lunch at Toranomon. I arrived early for lunch and found a place that offers a lunch set with noodles, rice dishes, salad, and dessert before 12:00. After 12:45, you can choose 4 items from a selection of about 20 dishes for 800 yen. I opted for the Dan Dan noodles set before noon. The portion of Dan Dan noodles seemed a bit small for one person, but it came with fried rice. The noodles were thick with a soup that lacked flavor. The fried rice was average in taste and portion. The salad had chicken and a tasty dressing. The almond jelly dessert was smooth and enjoyable. Overall, I liked the non-carb items more than the carb-heavy dishes. (2021)

This is my fourth visit. Today, I want to have a spicy dish again! Upon entering, I noticed that the words "with plenty of garlic" were no longer on the menu for the Szechuan beef stew set meal. I had it on my first visit, but it wasn't very spicy. So this time, I ordered it with "the spiciest level!" Szechuan beef stew set meal - Extra Spicy: Since I ordered it as "the spiciest level," I'll go with "extra spicy." This dish is a typical Szechuan cuisine called "water-cooked beef slices." The meat is beef, so it's called "water-cooked beef." It seems to have more chili peppers and Szechuan peppercorns compared to last time. However, there is no raw garlic like last time, and no green chili peppers either. The beef covered in a bright red sauce. The meat is blanched in hot water with starch, and then coated in a spicy sauce. It is indeed spicy, but not extremely hot! It's moderately spicy and delicious. Under the meat, there are bean sprouts and cabbage. The spiciness and umami make the white rice go down smoothly. Be mindful of your pace to avoid overeating when getting seconds. Occasionally, I sip the egg soup with seaweed. The pickled mustard greens are quite spicy. After finishing the meat and vegetables, the plate with the oil-rich sauce left behind is indeed bright red. It must be tasty if poured over rice. (*^^*) It's probably high in calories because of the oil, though. The almond milk on the almond jelly is a nice finishing touch. "The spiciest level" turned out to be "moderately spicy." It might not be satisfying enough for those who love extremely spicy food. Thank you for the meal.

"Sichuan Tianfu" restaurant. This is my third visit. I have previously tried the Sichuan beef stew set meal and the Sichuan mapo tofu set meal. Today, I was contemplating what to order when I spotted the menu on the wall. Look, they have drooling chicken set meal! I asked the floor staff if I could order it for lunch, and they said yes. So, I placed my order. Drooling chicken is a Sichuan dish called "koushui ji." It is a cold dish where boiled chicken is topped with a spicy sauce made with chili, Sichuan peppercorn, and chili oil. The boiled chicken is generously covered in a rich and thick sauce. The flavorful sauce enhances the taste of the chicken. Although the dish is cold and slightly sweet, the spiciness is quite intense. You can also smell the fragrance of Sichuan peppercorn and feel the numbing sensation. It is a very spicy and flavorful dish. I wish I had asked for it to be even spicier! Underneath the boiled chicken, there is plenty of cabbage and lettuce, all coated in the spicy sauce. The combination of the vegetables and the sauce is delicious. The portion of chicken was generous, so I ended up getting a second serving of rice. The pickled mustard greens mixed with doubanjiang were also spicy and tasty. After heating up my mouth with the chili and Sichuan peppercorn, I soothed it with egg drop soup. Finally, I ended the meal with sweet almond jelly. Overall, the hidden lunch menu item, Sichuan drooling chicken, was spicy, numbing, and delicious. It is recommended for those who enjoy spicy food. Thank you for the meal.

Today's Sala-Meshi‼️ I visited a Sichuan cuisine restaurant that just opened in a back alley in Toranomon. The recommended dish is "Mapo Tofu". It comes with a side dish, soup, almond jelly, and rice for ¥800, which is a standard price range in Toranomon. In addition to this set meal, there is a special offer where you get one dish at a discounted price to celebrate the opening. Most people would probably order dumplings or spring rolls, but don't forget to ask for the "Mapo Noodles (half)" on the menu... The staff, who are from the continent, looked puzzled. And here is the result: a set of Mapo Tofu and Mapo Noodles. The Mapo Tofu on both dishes is the same flavor. By avoiding double carbs and only having the Mapo Tofu and Mapo Noodles, you can cut down on calories. As I was leaving, the staff said to me, "You really like Mapo Tofu, don't you‼️" I couldn't bring myself to say, "Not really" (Toranomon 200th restaurant). Sichuan Cuisine Tenfu Toranomon Branch 050-5869-8109 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Toranomon 1-11-14.

Ton-chan loves spicy food. Last time, the food was delicious but not spicy enough. When asked, the staff said they could make it spicier, so I decided to revisit the next day. This time, I brought along a friend who also loves spicy food. Currently, they are offering a 100 yen discount for the lunch menu. Yesterday, I had the Sichuan-style beef set meal with plenty of garlic for 840 yen. It wasn't very spicy. So this time, I ordered the mapo tofu and asked for it to be made "the spiciest". My friend ordered the same Sichuan-style beef set meal as last time, also asking for it to be made "the spiciest". The Sichuan-style beef set meal had a lot of red chili peppers in the center. It was spicier than before but not "extremely spicy". The mapo tofu set meal came with rice, soup, pickled vegetables, and almond jelly. There were plenty of black bean paste and Sichuan peppercorns on top. The mapo tofu had a strong salty taste from the black bean paste, and the spiciness was moderate, not "extremely spicy". The Sichuan peppercorns were mild. There were plenty of minced meat and green onions as toppings. The spicy dish went well with the white rice. The pickled vegetables provided a spicy kick. The small bowl of egg drop soup was a refreshing palate cleanser. The almond jelly dessert was sweet and delicious. As a Sichuan cuisine restaurant, the numbing (Sichuan peppercorn) and spicy (chili pepper) flavors were mild. In that sense, it was an easy-to-eat level of spiciness. For those who love extremely spicy food, even the "spiciest" option might be considered mild. I wonder if they could make it even spicier. Thank you for the meal.

I used to love a Sichuan restaurant called "Rakusan-kyo" in Nishi-Shimbashi 1-chome. When it closed down, I was disappointed, but I heard that a new Sichuan restaurant opened in Toranomon 1-chome. It's located near Big Ramen. Let's go check it out! The place is called "Sichuan Tenfu." There was a long line outside, but it turned out to be for the neighboring restaurant "Heigoro." The new Sichuan restaurant is located in the basement of a building where "Chuka no Daidokoro Hong Kong-ya" used to be. There were congratulatory flowers lined up outside the restaurant. They offer a 100 yen discount as a grand opening special. That's a nice surprise! They have a menu with photos. Oh, they have the Sichuan specialties Mapo Tofu and Water-Boiled Beef! I'm excited! I've already decided on my order. Let's head inside. The restaurant was quite crowded with tables covered in white tablecloths and red chairs. I checked the lunch menu and found the Sichuan Beef Stew Set with plenty of garlic for 840 yen and the Mapo Tofu Set for 800 yen. Both sets come with rice, soup, pickles, and almond jelly. Of course, they have other menu items as well. There's also a 4-item set for 800 yen, and you can add it to a set meal for an additional 200 yen. I've already made up my mind on what to order. I'll go with the Sichuan Beef Stew Set. The Sichuan Beef Stew Set is a dish called "Shuizhu Niurou" in Chinese, a typical Sichuan dish with beef cooked in a spicy soup with plenty of chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and fermented black beans. It's a dish known for its spicy and oily broth. The beef is coated with starch and blanched before being cooked in the spicy soup. The dish is not as spicy as expected, with a slight sweetness to it. The broth is on the sweeter side, which makes the spiciness less pronounced. As I continued eating, I found cabbage and bean sprouts underneath the beef. The vegetables are not as spicy as the beef. The spicy dish goes well with white rice. The rice with chili pepper soup is also delicious. The pickled vegetables are also spicy. The portion of beef is generous, so I ordered an extra bowl of rice. The meal leaves a lot of red oil at the bottom of the bowl, which helps soothe the slight heat in the mouth. The almond jelly dessert is sweet with a hint of almond flavor, and it's quite tasty. The iced water with lemon slices is a nice touch. The seasoning was delicious, but it wasn't as spicy as I had hoped. When I asked the waitress during payment, she mentioned they could make it spicier next time. I'll ask for extra spice next time! Thank you for the meal.

I visited the newly opened Tenfu Toranomon branch this month. They had a lunch special where you could get 100 yen off, so I ordered the Sichuan-style beef stew set for 850 yen, which came out to 750 yen with the discount. The dish was quite oily, with tender beef and bean sprouts in a spicy sauce. The portion was generous, but because of the oiliness, I couldn't finish it. Overall, based on the lunch menu, it seemed like a typical Chinese restaurant in the Shinbashi area.

Ordered mapo tofu. It was served in about a minute after sitting down. It doesn't seem very Sichuan-style, kind of suspicious...

A nearby Chinese restaurant that I have never been to before. The mapo tofu was authentic, but the bamboo shoots were crunchy. The fried rice was a bit cold, which was disappointing.

Daily lunch special. The eggplant and pork stir-fry was slightly spicy and seriously delicious! It was so good that it made me think the other dishes must be tasty too. I definitely want to go back again.