First visit 2022012 (No.4084) 1. Purpose of visit - Selection of new stores based on new selection criteria 2. Store information - Genre on Tabelog: Cantonese cuisine, dim sum, and snacks - Opened on November 22, 2022 - Moved and reopened from the closed store at the end of February 2022, "Kaizen Shichifuku Sakaba Maru Building Store" - Following the famous restaurant "Fuk Lam Moon" known by everyone in Hong Kong, the home of Cantonese cuisine - Business hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00 - Closed on: None - A service charge of 10% will be added (;^_^A ※Founded in 1948, the specialty store for catering, "Fukki," which was highly praised by Hong Kong's wealthy people for hosting luxurious banquets at home, was renamed "Fuk Lam Moon," meaning "good fortune at the gate." 3. Crowded conditions and atmosphere on the day - Visited around 12:45 on weekdays, with 5 customers in front and 5 customers behind - Although it is a restaurant inside a hotel, it does not have the luxury of Mandarin Oriental Tokyo's "Sense" 4. Customer service - Although the service is polite, the proficiency of the continental female staff in the hall is low - The veteran staff's attention and consideration are somewhat lacking 5. Ordered items - Draft beer 1,080 yen + 10% service charge Pricing is slightly high, but cheaper than the new store in Marunouchi the other day (bitter smile) - Steamed shrimp dumplings 390 yen + 10% service charge ◎ The shrimp is plump, and the skin has a pleasant texture that sticks to the palate - Daikon mochi 440 yen + 10% service charge ◎◎◎ Plenty of dried shrimp flavor, delicious without the need for sauces or other condiments ♡♡♡ I fell in love with "daikon mochi" after having it in Marunouchi, but the one at this restaurant is the most delicious !(^^)! - Steamed shrimp paste with shark fin in biwa shape 480 yen + 10% service charge ◎◎ Although it was my first time trying it, it was so delicious that I could eat as many as I wanted (^_-)-☆ - Xiao long bao 360 yen + 10% service charge ○○ Thin-skinned, my favorite type of xiao long bao - Stir-fried noodles with yellow chives and soy sauce 1,430 yen + 10% service charge ◎ Slightly light in flavor, but delicious Adjust with homemade XO sauce and bean paste sauce, and it's perfect. For dim sum here, you need to order at least 2 pieces, but thanks to the low proficiency of the hall staff who did not understand this, I was able to order only one and enjoy it to the fullest~♬ 6. Summary Regarding the service, it will surely improve in the future, but it is undoubtedly a delicious restaurant, so I am very happy about the revival of this famous restaurant (●＾o＾●) Thank you for the meal. [Pre. 05]

Inside the First Hotel in Shinbashi, the delicious dishes here are lightly seasoned and refreshing. The salt stir-fry and dim sum are really tasty, with the shrimp siu mai being particularly juicy and delicious. The spring rolls are crispy and flaky, with the skin crumbling in a delightful way. On the other hand, I tried the stewed shark fin at the Osaka branch before, but I think it's tastier at other restaurants. Overall, I prefer dishes with a lighter color and less soy sauce-based flavor. I recommend trying the egg white fried rice.

Authentic Cantonese cuisine! I am from Hong Kong. I think the food here is the most delicious in Tokyo. There are many traditional dishes, and the skills are excellent. My husband and I come here for a simple dinner. I think it's also a great place for business dinners or gatherings.

Due to the pandemic, all the stores were closed, and it was my first visit in a long time. Previously, there were locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, but now only here in Shinbashi. The taste remains the same as before, nostalgic and delicious. The dim sum here has a wide variety and a very elegant flavor. However, the interior of the store felt a bit cheap compared to the previous locations. Due to my schedule, I had lunch this time, but I hope to visit for dinner next time.

Today, I ordered something other than the famous menu items, and while it was delicious, it was not very surprising. The custard tart was incredibly delicious, I would give it a 5.0 out of 5.0! It was even better than the one I had in Lisbon. The daikon mochi was a 4.0, and everything else was around a 3.5.

Rumored to be even more delicious than dim sum eaten in Hong Kong. Prices are reasonable for lunch, although dinner can be a bit pricey. The variety of dishes is extensive, and all of them are delicious! The spring rolls were particularly outstanding, making me question all the spring rolls I've had before.

Since visiting right after the opening, I revisited a restaurant called Fukurinmon in Ginza. Due to some family dispute, Fukurinmon split up. The family of Seven Lucky Gods was located in Marunouchi Building in Tokyo, but it closed down. However, last year it miraculously reappeared in Shimbashi Daiichi Hotel! I'm not sure about the details, but it's great that my favorite Fukurinmon from Hong Kong has returned in Shimbashi! This time, I had a meal with 6 people in a private room. We had: maple leaf, duck tongue, fried tofu, candied walnuts and cashews, assorted appetizers (including beef tongue, suckling pig, etc.), simmered carrots and daikon radish, two types of grouper with salt-fried grouper and steamed dish, roasted quail, stir-fried glass noodles and beef with satay sauce, stir-fried ham hock and tofu, egg white fried rice, egg tart, and sesame dumplings. The course was arranged with dishes that felt like eating locally in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong vibe after a long time was amazing. The egg white fried rice, a specialty here, is always delicious, and the dim sum is outstanding, with the option to order from two items. Despite seeming high-end, I think this restaurant is surprisingly easy to use.

I went to have lunch at the newly reopened 7 Fuku (formerly Fukurinmon) on the 2nd floor of Shinbashi Daiichi Hotel in April 2023. The restaurant has a slightly old-fashioned feel, but offers a great view of the Imperial Palace side. The lunch course I had included Peking duck and cost 10,450 yen per person. While the food was delicious, there was nothing particularly outstanding. The service seemed a bit inexperienced. The course included an appetizer platter, soup with shark fin and dumplings, Peking duck, a choice of 4 dim sum dishes, a choice between curry fried rice and soup noodles, and a choice of 3 desserts. We also had beer and Shaoxing wine, and the total bill came to 26,839 yen for 2 people.

Famous for being a favorite spot of Chinese celebrities. The newly opened Japanese restaurant is finally a chance to visit before the lines start forming, and I'm so happy! The restaurant has semi-private spaces and a tea drinking area, which adds to its charm. Although I was disappointed that we had to go with the set course due to the large group and engaging conversations, each dish in the course was delicious, which saved the day. The taste of the dishes cannot be fully conveyed through photos. The spring rolls were especially delicious, which I wouldn't have ordered myself, so it was good that they were included in the course. The next highlight was the shrimp soup dumplings (shark fin soup dumplings?), the soup and noodle soup were so delicious that my stomach felt relieved. I definitely want to order a proper soup next time! The warm dessert served at the end of the course was outstanding, with an incredible aroma and tapioca pearls. I almost gave it a perfect score! I can't wait to come back!

Fukurinmon Restaurant came to Japan in 1989, during the bubble period when we were all having a great time. I remember visiting the main branch in Hong Kong with my colleagues back when I was working there. However, the restaurant later split up due to various reasons. The founder's seventh son opened "Seventh Son Restaurant" in Hong Kong in 2013, and in 2015, the "Fukurinmon Home Seventh Son by Seventh Son" in Marunouchi Building near Tokyo Station changed its name to "Seventh Son Restaurant". Unfortunately, due to the impact of the pandemic, it closed in February 2022. But a new chapter began with the opening of Fukurinmon Home Seventh Son Tokyo Shimbashi at Shimbashi First Hotel in November 2022. Additionally, Tommy's "Hong Hei Chinese Cuisine" has been serving high-level cuisine inherited from Fukurinmon Restaurant since 2002. It's great that we can enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine carrying on the DNA of Fukurinmon Restaurant at several locations. During my visit for lunch, I reserved the lowest-ranked course "Roku (including tax 7,150 yen)" from the website. The restaurant called me shortly after to confirm the reservation. When I arrived a little early around 12:15, the restaurant was about 70% full. Perhaps it's not yet well-known? The service staff took my coat and guided me to my seat, showing great hospitality. I started with Oolong tea. The meal began with a trio of appetizers: roasted char siu, jellyfish, and chilled beef shank. The char siu was sweet and delicious, and overall, the appetizers were tasty and safe choices. Next was the soup of the day, which I upgraded to "Shark Fin Soup Dumplings (+660 yen)". The soup was a delicate broth with dried scallops, prawns, shark fin, and Jinhua ham toppings. I also ordered an additional half shark fin, which cost an extra 2,000 yen. Unfortunately, the portion of shark fin in my soup was small, so I ended up receiving the larger portion from another person's dish. It was a bit disappointing. Then, I selected four dim sum items according to my preference. However, the selection had to match my dining partner's choices, which could lead to disagreements if preferences didn't align. The dishes included crab meat and dried scallop fritters, radish cake, mixed vegetable and bamboo pith roll, and steamed shrimp dumplings. Each dish had its own unique flavors, with the bamboo pith roll being a standout choice. The main dish of the day was garlic-steamed clams with glass noodles, which was flavorful and satisfying. Overall, the meal at Fukurinmon Restaurant was enjoyable, with a variety of dishes showcasing the restaurant's culinary heritage.

After hearing that my favorite restaurant, Nanafuku, closed due to the Marunouchi Building renovation, I was devastated. But on New Year's Day, which also happens to be my mother's birthday, I revisited Nanafuku and was once again amazed by the high quality of their food. It was so delicious that I forgot to take photos, but I did capture the dessert to commemorate the occasion. The familiar staff members even gave my mother birthday wishes and a delicious peach manju. She was very satisfied, and we plan to visit again soon.

The restaurant "家全七福" which withdrew from Marunouchi Building last year has returned to the First Hotel @ Shimbashi. During the pre-opening period in November, there is a 30% discount, so I made a last-minute reservation. The floor has about half Chinese and half Japanese staff, with more Chinese customers. The space is quite small compared to Marunouchi Building, so you can hear all the conversations around you. The names of the Chinese restaurants mentioned in the conversation are all old famous places, showing that the memories of the taste are unforgettable. There was also a solo diner sitting diagonally on a street-style chair, almost slipping off. Wide range of customers! The lightest lunch course costs 7150 yen (excluding tax) with a 10% service charge. The course includes appetizers, today's soup (with an option for shark fin soup dumplings for an additional 660 yen, or shark fin stew for an additional 4400 yen), a choice of 4 dim sum dishes (with a wide selection), today's special dish (on this day it was crispy fried shrimp), today's noodles or fried rice, and dessert (choose from almond jelly, mango pudding, etc.). Yunnan Pu'er tea costs 1200 yen, and jasmine tea is free, but other teas are charged. I changed to Pu'er tea halfway through. The XO sauce of this restaurant is still delicious. The grilled appetizer was tasty, and the dim sum had a wide variety to choose from. The spare ribs with bean sauce were delicious. I should try the classic char siu bao next time. The main dish of shrimp took a while to arrive, and the noodles came first. When I asked, they seemed to have forgotten about the shrimp. The mango pudding dessert was a bit lacking in sweetness and flavor, perhaps due to the winter season. Almond jelly might have been a safer choice. The course is stated to be for 2 people or more, but I was able to make a reservation for 1 person. This was a good point that hasn't changed from the Marunouchi Building era. You can order dim sum individually, so you can enjoy a variety of dishes and finish with noodles or rice, which is also a good option. One point that could be improved is the tea selection. It would be nice to have 2-3 types of tea to choose from, like Tieguanyin or Longjing, similar to Hong Kong. Japanese people might expect jasmine tea, but it's not suitable for high-end restaurants. I've never been served jasmine tea without asking in Hong Kong, so it's a mystery. I like Pu'er for dim sum and Longjing for Chinese cuisine. When I realized that the tea fee was not included in the bill, I honestly reported it. It was a 30% discount period anyway, so I guess it's understandable. I've become accustomed to the casualness of Chinese restaurants.

The New Maru Building's closing hours were like a sinking ship, but it has now relocated and reopened at the First Hotel. The head chef moved to Ginza Six's "Kajotei Tairyumon," but the website mentions that a head chef from Hong Kong has come to Japan to elevate the restaurant, and I hurried to visit. Thankfully, there is a 30% discount until the end of November. The menu remains the same, which makes it easy to see the transition from temporary closure to relocation. I also visited "Kosyoku Ryori Kohi," where the former head chef of Fuku Rimon is now working for "Kita Fuk," and I could see the differences (strengths and weaknesses) between the two. Personally, I found the evening course at "Kosyoku Ryori Kohi" to be more satisfying, with rich flavors and creative dishes, even though it is more expensive. If not for the 30% discount at the same restaurant, I would think so even more. It might be nice to enjoy grilled dishes, shark fin soup dumplings, and dim sum a la carte at the same restaurant. [Ordered Dishes] JU Lunch Course 10,450 yen → 30% off 1. Shark Fin Soup Dumplings A signature dish. What was it like during the New Maru Building era? Shark fin soup dumplings: elegant and flavorful. Delicious! "Kosyoku Ryori Kohi" might use pork instead of shark fin, resulting in a greasier and saltier taste, which I prefer. Dumplings: The dim sum chef made them, with thin skins. However, the shrimp filling was too meager. "Kosyoku Ryori Kohi" did not have a dim sum chef, and the skins seemed pre-made, but the shrimp filling was powerful with tiger prawns. Whether to prioritize the filling or the skin and filling technique... 2. Assorted Dim Sum (4 types) You can choose your favorite dim sum. Personally, I was amazed by the careful preparation of tofu skin and cloud ear mushrooms. Xiao long bao is still my favorite at Din Tai Fung. It's a bit pricey there too, but I want to visit the original restaurant in Taiwan again... 3. Peking Duck or Crispy Chicken I chose the signature crispy chicken. The restaurant uses Longgang chicken, which is not recognized by other restaurants. Half a chicken for two people. "Kosyoku Ryori Kohi" was shared by all customers, so the large size of the meat was satisfying. 4. Chef's Recommended Dish A slightly spicy stir-fried shrimp dish. This was just average. 5. Seafood Fried Rice or Today's Noodle Soup I enjoyed the shark fin soup dumplings in dish 1, so I chose the seafood fried rice. One bowl portion. Light and fluffy, with a beautiful yellow color. Elegant and delicious seasoning. 6. Mango Pudding Hmm? Was it this bland before? I want more richness of mango flavor.

Marunouchi Building's Kaizen Fukufuku closed in February, leaving no branches in Japan. Several new Cantonese restaurants opened, but none could fill the void left by Kaizen Fukufuku. However, Kaizen Fukufuku is back! They have reopened in a smaller space at the First Hotel in Shinbashi. I made a reservation for the reopening day. The interior is from the previous tenant, Log Out, but since it was a Chinese restaurant before, it doesn't feel out of place. During the Marunouchi Building days, the quality of the dishes suffered after a long closure due to the state of emergency, so I expected the same this time, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dishes are not yet perfect, but the depth is shallow, and the head chef from the Hong Kong main branch is also assisting, so the quality is good for the reopening. The crispy chicken is perfect, and the shrimp and tofu dish is delicious. The dim sum, unlike Cantonese Cuisine Sense, does not rely on saltiness or sweetness like Yau Mei, which is a good thing. It's also convenient to have a parking lot in the hotel. I'm just so happy that they've come back. Please bring cash as credit cards are still not accepted.

Everything is delicious here. I especially recommend the spring rolls and fried pies. It might be a hidden gem.

The Cantonese-style Chinese food was delicious! It reminds me of the dim sum I had in Hong Kong. This time, I had dim sum with champagne! Salted egg yolk and champagne go well together - I want to visit this restaurant again.

It's been a while since I visited Fukurinmon! The tenshin was really delicious~ The steamed shrimp dumplings were especially bouncy and chewy, and delicious. The shrimp shumai was also delicious.

Fook Lam Moon is not considered a representative dish of Cantonese cuisine by some Hong Kong people. This is because it is not a very old establishment in Hong Kong. Its origin comes from a catering business. However, Fook Lam Moon easily incorporates refined Cantonese cuisine. The traditional Cantonese dishes were far from refined. The Tokyo branch has been around for about 40 years. There was an inheritance issue in Hong Kong, resulting in a name change, so Fook Lam Moon is now only found in Hong Kong. The Fook Lam Moon main branch in Tsim Sha Tsui in 1977 is remembered by many for its dishes such as abalone soup and fried rice with chicken and octopus.

I visited for the Chinese New Year celebration. I ordered a la carte. The char siu and shrimp were very delicious~ I want to visit again for authentic Cantonese cuisine~

I have been a fan for over 10 years. I heard that the restaurant has reopened, so I decided to have lunch there after a long time. Although I couldn't enjoy the meal while admiring the scenery due to the location, I was able to enjoy the same excellent service from the staff and the gentle, refined taste as before.

During the test drive, we were lucky to receive a 30% discount. The food was quite delicious, but I felt that the shrimp chili dish was unnecessary. It would have been better if they focused on Cantonese cuisine.