The specialty, homemade oven-roasted Peking duck for a New Year's party / Creative Chinese cuisine Daizenshukuen. The name Daizen comes from "Daiku no Denbei-san." "Daiku no Denbei-san" refers to "Kitamura Denbei," known as a famous joiner. The mansion of Denbei-san (formerly Kitamura Denbei's residence) has become the store of "Creative Chinese Cuisine Daizenshukuen." The fusion of old Western-style building and machiya house creates an exotic atmosphere full of nostalgia. The interior and facilities, which required 100 million yen for renovation without compromising the old appearance, combine nostalgia and freshness. The location is in Kiyamachi-Takatsuji. Beyond the eastern windows, you can enjoy a great view of Kiyomizu Temple's three-story pagoda, Yasaka Tower, and Reizan Kannon, along with the peaks of Higashiyama. Now, let's see what kind of creative Chinese cuisine we can enjoy... Let's start with the famous Peking duck. Roasted to perfection in a homemade kiln, the Peking duck is presented by Chef Kenji Ebinama. Ebinama-san, who served as a head chef at luxury hotels in Kansai, is now the head chef at Daizenshukuen Kyoto branch. I heard that he was also interviewed by ClubFame magazine during his time at the hotel. His impressive knife skills were showcased before we indulged in the Peking duck on the plate. Placing the Beijing duck on the chewy and moist spring roll wrapper, spreading a spoonful of sweet and savory Chinese miso, sandwiching white leeks and cucumbers, and rolling it up. All that's left is to enjoy it. The delicate sweetness of the spring roll wrapper is subtly noticeable. Daizenshukuen's pride, the Peking duck, is roasted over two days, allowing the spices like five-spice powder to infuse, resulting in a deliciously crispy skin and tender meat without being overwhelming. While many Peking ducks focus on the crispy skin, Daizenshukuen's version includes some meat, allowing you to savor the flavor of the meat as well. As you chew, the aroma and richness spread in your mouth, and you end up gobbling it up. Despite being delicious enough, I felt the urge to revisit. This is the rich shark fin soup with plenty of thickening. The size of the shark fin pieces affects the price, and feeling extravagant due to the New Year, I tried the large piece. I enjoyed the pleasure of savoring the large piece. Here is the leek bun. And there's also braised pork belly, steamed shrimp, and believe it or not, noodles made with tofu. The spicy sauce pairs well with the tender salmon. Everything was meticulously crafted. I was amazed by the size of the shark fin pieces and surprised again by the use of ingredients like spanner crab, a rare and luxurious ingredient. The legs were fried whole, crispy on the outside and tender inside, complemented by coriander. It was a special menu by the chef. The spicy chili sauce with large prawns. A habanero pepper was entirely cooked in it. Should I eat this...? When I tried to, the staff advised against it. Although the spiciness might have mellowed in the sauce, biting into it whole would surely set my mouth, throat, and esophagus on fire. The plump large prawns were delicious with their fresh and springy flesh. It might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A clay pot was brought in, revealing clams. It must be clam soup noodles. The well-cooked Chinese noodles in a broth with a gentle sweetness of clams. It goes well with doubanjiang, but might be even better with Sichuan peppercorns. Feeling like having something with rice, I ordered the leek fried rice. The fried rice was buried under a mountain of leeks and sliced garlic. It came with a crab ball soup, perfectly seasoned. And for dessert, almond jelly and peach steamed buns. The Year of the Rabbit New Year's party kicked off with creative Chinese cuisine like this. Grateful for Chef Kenji Ebinama's feast, I look forward to a year where food equals health.

Located a 6-minute walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station, this restaurant doesn't have a parking lot. It exudes a strong presence from the exterior, with a building that combines a Western-style mansion from the Taisho era and a Kyoto townhouse from the Meiji era. The interior also carries an exotic atmosphere, reminiscent of my travels to Beijing. I made a reservation and was guided to a room on the second floor with tables. I ordered the Plum Blossom Dim Sum Set for 3200 yen including tax. The set included appetizers of firefly squid, Spanish mackerel, and pig's ear, three types of xiaolongbao, five types of dumplings, shrimp and chive buns, the restaurant's specialty Peking duck, shark fin rice, and almond tofu. The dishes were all delicious, starting from the appetizers. The xiaolongbao oozed with flavorful juices from the inside. The dumplings had a chewy and thick skin, providing a satisfying texture. Among them, the shrimp and chive buns were exceptional, with a chewy texture and rich flavor. Next came the main dish, the Peking duck. Though there were only two pieces, the taste was outstanding, with crispy skin and juicy meat, surpassing the authentic Peking duck I had in Hong Kong. The shark fin rice, coated in a sweet sauce, allowed me to savor the shark fin thoroughly. Finally, the almond tofu dessert. To experience such authentic Chinese cuisine at this price was truly impressive. The ambiance and service were also satisfying. I definitely want to visit again.

I visited with my family for dinner in Kyoto. I had been here for lunch before and everything was delicious, so this time we came for dinner! We may have ordered too much, but everything was exquisite! The soup that came with the Peking duck set was the best!

A beloved Chinese restaurant in Kyoto. This time, we had a meal gathering with the whole family after a memorial service. The age range was from children to the elderly. We had the first floor all to ourselves. We could feel the high level of quality from the appetizers. The Beijing duck with plenty of meat was delicious. There was also plenty of other dishes for 6000 yen. Truly reasonable and delicious!

The lunch set with beef belly noodles and grilled xiaolongbao for 1800 yen (tax included) seems to be limited to weekdays, but it is truly recommended...!! I wonder what the cost price is, but Sei Corporation (the parent company) is really amazing, as I was impressed by the eel restaurant's great cost performance and delicious food. The beef belly noodles have tender meat and a generous amount of noodles, making you feel happy. The set also includes three side dishes and pickles, each with delicate seasoning, giving a taste of "high-end Chinese cuisine". I think this lunch set is really worth it, and it made me want to try the Peking duck course for dinner. I'm sure the dinner must also have great cost performance... Truly impressive!

Daichuan Meimei Address: 173 Minoya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Phone: 050-5589-8354 Budget: 3000-4000 yen for dinner Tabelog rating: 3.5 Nagata Family rating: 3.5 Taste: 3.5 Portion size: 3.5 Service: 3.6 Atmosphere: 3.6 Cost performance: 3.5 Located a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Shijo Station, this stylish restaurant is housed in a renovated traditional townhouse. We enjoyed the dim sum assortment and Peking duck set. Thank you for the meal! #DaichuanMeimei #ChineseCuisine #ChineseLunch #KyotoDinner #KyotoLunch #ForThoseWhoLoveChineseFood #KyotoGourmet #KyotoTownChinese #Tabelog #TownChineseRestaurant #ShijoGourmet #ShijoLunch #ForThoseWhoLoveGourmet #ConnectingwithGourmetLovers #GourmetInstagram #GourmetGirls #KyotoSightseeing #KansaiGourmet #JapaneseFood #Japan #JapaneseCuisine #Food #Japanese #Kyoto #KyotoJapan #KyotoFood #KyotoLunch #Chinese #ChineseFood #NagataFamilyEatingOutLogs

I had the 8500 yen course with all-you-can-drink option. After the dishes in the photo, we were served chicken and okra tororo cold noodles and almond tofu. I felt like my stomach was going to burst. The atmosphere, service, and portion size were all excellent, and I would like to visit this restaurant again.

I went to Hakusan Chikukyorou in March and loved the flavors. Then I found out about Daichuan Meimei, a group restaurant, located behind my apartment building. The lunch was reasonably priced at 3200 yen, so I had my doubts but was pleasantly surprised to receive the same delicious sea cucumber rice bowl as last time. Great value for money! Whether it's the weekend lunch portion or the staff's service, I was completely satisfied. Definitely coming back again!

I was curious about this restaurant that had a nice atmosphere. It's a renovated old folk house along Kyoto's Kiyamachi, connecting a traditional townhouse and a Western-style building. The ambiance is really nice. It feels familiar somehow... Zenzankan and Umezume in Kanazawa... Ah, I'm probably drawn to this owner's concept. It would be a perfect space for a date. The drool chicken was delicious. The tantan noodles looked very photogenic. I was happy that they were flexible with things like the amount of spices and adding extra rice.

- Crab Fried Rice 2000 yen - Assorted Dim Sum and Peking Duck Set 3200 yen The variety of dim sum options all had chewy skin and were delicious! However, I ended up feeling full just from the dim sum alone, I personally wished there were more shumai. The last dish, Shark Fin Noodle, had just the right portion and was great! There are no photos, but we were served almond jelly for dessert!

I visited for lunch on a Saturday. I chose the dim sum set with the famous Beijing duck, and you can also choose between shark fin rice or shark fin noodles. The dim sum, appetizers, and Beijing duck were all delicious. If I had to say, I wish I could have had more of the Beijing duck... The shark fin rice is served in a simmering pot. Choosing rice over noodles might be a better deal? I went with another person, so we shared the noodles and rice, half and half. The other menu items looked delicious too, so I would like to go back again.

I had my first meal at an authentic Chinese restaurant. I was impressed by the rotating table. I don't know much about table manners though. Every dish was delicious, but I'm more of a commoner so I'm satisfied with my usual local Chinese place. Chinese cuisine is truly profound. I learned a lot.

[Accessibility] I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. Since it was 5:00 PM, it was initially almost empty. [Taste] Every dish from the appetizers was delicious and worth the price. I tried the drowning shrimp for the first time, and it was delicious. The Peking duck was not just the skin but also had thick meat. It's a DIY style. I also like Peking duck with a bit more meat, but this one had mostly meat. The portion was so generous that I couldn't finish it all. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

All the dishes were delicious. I was so happy to eat so much Peking duck! The seasoning was a bit strong, but it had been a while since I had Chinese food, so the rich flavor was actually tasty and went well with the alcohol. The plum wine and herbal highball were also delicious and refreshing. And the atmosphere of the restaurant was so nostalgic and lovely, making it the best place to enjoy a meal! It was so delicious that... I forgot to take a lot of photos, haha. It was a 7-course Peking duck course.

I had the dim sum and shark fin course. Choosing the shark fin rice option, it was served in a clay pot with a crispy bottom, which was very delicious. I also ordered mapo tofu as a side dish. It was tasty, but both the mapo tofu and shark fin clay pot were a bit strong in flavor, so I thought a small portion would be enough.

This is a review while the comments section is closed: This is the restaurant I've relied on the most in the past 3 years, alongside Kishizushi-san. It feels reassuring that even with a small group, private rooms are available, making it feel like a regular spot. I haven't written many reviews, but in terms of the sense of security, pricing, atmosphere, service, overall, this is definitely a recommended restaurant. My favorite dish is the marinated dried tofu. I'm also delighted that they still offer takeout service.

The exterior of the building and the ambiance of the private rooms are very nice, and the Peking duck is delicious, but the staff service is poor. We ordered a course this time, but the initial drink order never came, and despite staff coming in and out of the room, the dishes were not brought at the right timing. I understand that they are student part-timers, but to be honest, it doesn't match the price.

"Daiden Meimei" is a Chinese restaurant in Kyoto that combines a retro Western-style building with a traditional Kyoto townhouse, creating an exotic atmosphere. The name of the restaurant is said to be derived from Denbei Kitamura, a shrine carpenter who lived in this building during the Meiji era. The ambiance of the building alone makes it worth a visit. I ordered a lunch course with dim sum and Peking duck. The dim sum included a variety of items such as shumai, xiaolongbao, and steamed shrimp dumplings, all of which were delicious with generous fillings inside their soft and fluffy wrappers. The xiaolongbao, in particular, was exceptional as hot soup overflowed from within when bitten into. The signature Peking duck is meticulously roasted one by one in a homemade stone oven. The skin is crispy, the meat is moist and juicy, and when eaten with the sweet and sour sauce, it is absolutely delightful."

It was a delightful and delicious day when I had the chance to meet my friends for lunch after a long time. As we enjoyed our dim sum, we chatted happily, and the staff kindly recommended us to try their hot and delicious specialty. We indulged in tasty dim sum, Peking duck, and had the option to choose between tantan noodles and shiitake mushroom soy sauce ramen to finish off the meal. The almond tofu dessert was not the usual gelatin-based dessert but an authentic and rich almond tofu. From the appetizers to the dessert, we were able to leisurely enjoy every dish.

Located on the corner of Kiyamachi Street and Matsubara Street, the popular Chinese restaurant "Daidenmeimei" has a name that may be hard to pronounce at first. The restaurant itself was built during the Meiji and Taisho eras, and its interior is filled with antique furnishings that exude a sense of history. You can enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine that rivals the restaurant's historical charm, making it a popular spot with full reservations daily. The mapo tofu and shrimp chili were especially delicious!

When you're in the mood for Chinese food, this is the place to go in Kansai! The main menu is extensive, and all the side dishes and dim sum are delicious, ensuring you'll leave full and satisfied. You can also enjoy the atmosphere with Peking duck drying at the entrance of the restaurant.

For our final dinner in Kyoto, we had a Chinese course at this restaurant. The drunken prawns, Peking duck, shark fin rice, and Shanghai highball were especially delicious. The portions were generous, and I think the quality for this price was quite outstanding. I hope to revisit someday.