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On a Saturday during lunchtime, it was my first visit to "Chuka Yoka" in Fukuoka. The restaurant is located near the intersection of Hirao Higashi 5-chome on Yamaso Street in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka. There is space in front of the restaurant where one regular car can be parked. Upon entering the restaurant, you need to take off your shoes and store them in the shoebox. Inside the restaurant, there is a counter seat at the back, and all the table seats are sunken kotatsu style. When I visited, about half of the seats were occupied, and even though I was dining alone, I was seated at a table. Soon after, chilled oolong tea was served! Looking at the menu, there were lunch sets, noodles, rice bowls, and side dishes like "shumai," "gyoza," and "xiao long bao." There was also a daily lunch special, and on that day, it was a set of "sweet and spicy stir-fried chicken with 7 dishes for 780 yen." Since I was there for the knife-cut noodles, I chose the set of "Knife-Cut Tantanmen" and "Fried Rice" for 780 yen. You can choose between "Knife-Cut Seafood Noodles" or "Knife-Cut Tantanmen" for the knife-cut noodles. Knife-cut noodles are made by cutting a lump of wheat flour dough on a board with a special knife, then directly boiling it in a pot, resulting in uneven thickness and a unique texture. The knife-cut noodles, fried rice, salad, and pickles were all served together on a tray. The knife-cut noodles were topped with bean sprouts, spinach, ground pork, and green onions. The soup had a slightly spicy sesame-flavored chicken base. The noodles were uneven and chewy, with a decent portion. The ground pork was well-seasoned and delicious, with bean sprouts and spinach adding a nice touch. The spiciness was mild, so a bit more would be nice! The fried rice was moist rather than dry, with a good seasoning balance. The egg and onion flavors were excellent! The salad consisted of lettuce, watercress, carrots, and a generous amount of sesame dressing. It was delicious and filling. Next time, I'll try the "Knife-Cut Seafood Noodles"! Thank you for the meal!