Located in a residential area on the east side of Imajuku Higashi in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, this Chinese restaurant is a hidden gem. Run by talented chefs Junichiro Kataoka and Yasutoshi Ikomoto, who honed their skills at top-notch establishments such as the Chinese restaurant "Taikanen" at Hotel New Otani, this restaurant opened in the fall of Reiwa 1st year after renovating the father's woodworking shop. The authentic Chinese cuisine they create is meticulously crafted with attention to detail. Using seasonal vegetables and fish from Itoshima, the dishes highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients while adding extra care to seasoning and presentation, providing a high-quality dining experience reminiscent of a luxury inn. Not only the taste of the dishes, but also the presentation, use of tableware, interior and exterior of the restaurant, and social media presence are all top-notch. Although it may be a bit challenging to find, this restaurant is sure to gain increasing recognition in the future. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this Chinese restaurant opened its doors, facing a difficult start. However, by focusing on reservation-only dinner courses for two or more people priced at ¥3,600 or more, as well as lunch, bento box sales, and online sales of side dishes, the restaurant has attracted a growing number of enthusiasts who appreciate its offerings. I am one of those enthusiasts. Recommended by a young colleague who is a foodie living in the Imajuku area of Nishi-ku, I visited the restaurant for lunch with my colleague. The restaurant, renovated from a former woodworking shop, exudes a simple and clean atmosphere with a touch of elegance. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly young female staff member and seated at a table in the back of the restaurant. The lunch menu included options such as Mapo Tofu Lunch Set for ¥1,188, Hana Tori Fugetsu Lunch Set for ¥1,408, and Plate Lunch Set for ¥1,628. I chose the Hana Tori Fugetsu Lunch Set, which allows you to select two main dishes from a rotating selection of four dishes named after flowers, birds, wind, and moon. My colleague opted for the Plate Lunch Set, which features six dishes on a single plate. I selected the "Wind" dish, which was a fluffy egg and shrimp in chili sauce, and the "Moon" dish, which was stewed glass noodles and steamed chicken. The dishes were served with rice, salad, soup, dessert, and coffee. The shrimp in chili sauce was made with large soft-shell shrimp in a spicy chili sauce, and the fluffy egg added a nice touch to the dish. The rice was delicious and had a nice texture, and the complimentary rice refill was a nice bonus. The stewed glass noodles and steamed chicken were flavorful and satisfying. Overall, the dining experience at this restaurant was delightful, and I look forward to visiting again.

A friend made a reservation for me at this restaurant. It's located in a narrow street, so it seems like only locals would be able to find it. It's right near Marukyo in Imazu. The interior is modern and casual, with about 6 table seats. The menu is a bit limited for Chinese cuisine, but everything looks tempting. - Roast duck with black vinegar flavor 1080 yen The sauce has a salty taste, which goes well with alcohol. The orange garnish is sweet and fresh. - Shanghai-style fried noodles 1080 yen Delicious! The sweet seasoning is just to my liking. I want to eat this every day for lunch. - Fried chicken with sansho salt 1160 yen At first glance, it looks like a light fried chicken. But when you taste it, it's indeed light, but the coating is tasty and even when it's cold, it's still delicious. The sansho salt is a perfect match. As time passes, you realize that the seasoning has soaked in well. - Boiled dumplings in soup 1080 yen The soup has a gentle flavor, perfect for a chopstick rest. The dumpling filling is also gently seasoned. Note that it contains cilantro, so let them know if you don't like it. - Coconut milk with turtle jelly 480 yen - Asahi bottled beer 660 yen x 2 - Cola 320 yen x 3 - Glass of red wine 480 yen The service from the male waiter was very pleasant. He made me feel like a regular customer even though it was my first visit. His friendly smile made me wonder if we knew each other from before. He was attentive and quick to respond when I needed something. It enhanced the dining experience and made me feel comfortable. I would like to visit this stylish casual Chinese restaurant in the town once a week. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I had Monday off so I couldn't go for a while, but today is a holiday and it was not crowded, so I made a lunch reservation right away. I ordered the Plate Lunch Set (2080 yen), Mapo Tofu Lunch Set (1680 yen), and Tan Tan Men (1200 yen). The Plate Lunch Set with 6 varieties was carefully arranged and each dish was delicious. The soup was hot and tasty, and the two kinds of dim sum were also delicious. The Mapo Tofu had a nice balance of spiciness and a hint of sweetness, and the Tan Tan Men was full of sesame flavor and I even finished the soup. The noodles were also delicious. The almond jelly dessert with pineapple sauce was a refreshing way to end the meal. I would love to try more dishes at Umemeisui. They also offer course meals in the evening, so I would like to try that someday. There are only 8 table seats, so I recommend making a reservation before going. The staff at the restaurant were also very nice.

A restaurant with a wide variety of dishes that can be enjoyed for lunch. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance, or go right when they open, as it can be difficult to get a table otherwise. The lunch menu allows you to choose from three options, and the special feature is that you can enjoy a variety of dishes in small portions. Today, I was able to choose two appetizers for my meal. The flavors are good, but may be a bit challenging for children. The coffee is also delicious. The parking lot is located in the back, so you need to go around the shop in a counterclockwise direction and turn at the next corner. The restaurant only has table seating.

The lunch set today was 1980 yen and the hot noodles were shrimp wonton, which was delicious! The coconut milk dessert was a big hit! I also tried a bit of my companion's mapo tofu, which had a spicy kick from the Sichuan peppercorns and was also delicious!

We visited this Chinese restaurant with my family during our homecoming. It is located a little off the main street of Imajuku Aoki, and has a simple yet stylish atmosphere. Overall, we felt that everything was authentic and of high quality. The standout dish for us was the grilled xiaolongbao. It was crispy and hot, and when you poke a hole in the skin, a lot of soup comes out. We should have ordered more. It's a restaurant that makes you want to visit again when you go back home.

I was looking for a restaurant where I could use the "Tabelog Exclusive Points" and found this place. It offers high-quality Chinese cuisine at a reasonable price. It was my first visit, and I really liked the stylish and casual atmosphere. Both my daughter and I enjoyed it so much that we wanted to go back again. There were other menu items that caught our attention, so we are planning to visit again soon. [Items Ordered] * Prices include tax - Hana-Chou-Fugetsu Set x2: 1,520 yen each - The set allows you to choose two main dishes from "Hana" (tofu steamed dish with Nameko mushrooms and shrimp sauce), "Chou" (pumpkin and squid deep-fried with Kabosu citrus sauce), "Fu" (burdock, chicken liver, and egg stir-fried with kimchi flavor), and "Getsu" (eggplant and pork belly stir-fried with special spicy sauce). My daughter and I shared these dishes and enjoyed them.

A hidden gem Chinese restaurant in Imajuku. Despite being a hidden gem, this popular restaurant requires lunch reservations. The taste is authentic, the cost performance is great, and the option to choose from courses and mains is luxurious. The atmosphere is cozy and homey, highly recommended! For more details, check out the blog. If you're interested. https://namiweb0703.com/meisui/Weekend Chinese lunch restaurant window. Healing #Fukuoka lunch #living with flowers #Dahlia

"Meisui" #Imajuku Higashi, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City. This is Imajuku. Do you all know Imajuku? It is a town located near the entrance to the popular Itoshima Peninsula from Fukuoka City. It may be overlooked, but the sea is beautiful and there are many delicious restaurants here. This time, I visited the Chinese restaurant "Meisui". It's pronounced Meisui. It's located in a residential area, so first-time visitors may want to use navigation. The restaurant is still new and clean, with a casual atmosphere. I was a bit unsure about the restaurant since it was my first time, but it exceeded my expectations! I can't believe I didn't know about this place before! It was on a whole other level. It's a place where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine! Considering the taste, the prices are reasonable. I had the porridge lunch set (limited time from February to March) for 1,680 yen. How does it look? It's elegant and looks great! It also comes with plenty of side dishes. Each dish is carefully prepared and the taste is outstanding. The combination of dishes is wonderful and you can truly enjoy the food. I recommend the set menu if you dine here. Please try the delicious Chinese cuisine at Meisui. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal. Beautiful photos and videos can be found on Instagram by searching for k.t.r.from_fukuoka.

If you make use of Tabelog, you can easily figure out the restaurant even if you can't read the name. It's so easy that it brings tears to my eyes. I spent about 12 seconds pondering over the menu, and finally decided on the dandan noodles! I had a stomach ache in the morning, but I went for the dandan noodles anyway. The place was crowded, so I had to hold in my fart. The dandan noodles arrived, looking all white. Is it sesame? Is it not sesame? Let's try it. Oh, it's sesame! The balance between the dandan and sesame in this dish is excellent. The noodles are also great. I keep slurping up the dandan noodles in a loop. I'm not sure if it's okay to call the broth dandan, but I'm just going to keep slurping up the dandan. The sesame flavor is a bit overpowering, but it's still different from your typical dandan noodles. You can enjoy the flavors of both the dandan and sesame without them getting in each other's way. It's so dandan that it brings tears to my eyes. Looking back at the photos while writing this review, I realized that the soup wasn't actually white (laughs). What was I thinking before?

I read the comments of people I follow and decided to try this place for lunch. They mainly offer noodles like tantanmen and sour and spicy soup noodles, as well as mapo tofu set meal and a lunch set where you can choose 2 out of 4 dishes. I ordered tantanmen, sauce-covered yakisoba, steamed pig intestines with satay sauce flavor, and tofu and drooling chicken for the lunch set. The most impressive dish was the tantanmen, with the mix of sesame sauce and chicken broth creating a pleasant spiciness from the chili oil, and the umami flavors like dried shrimp lingering at the end. I'm now curious about trying their course meals that pair well with evening drinks.

As everyone has mentioned, this restaurant is located in a seemingly overlooked place in the suburbs. There is a parking lot right behind it, so you can also drive there. Although it is described as Sichuan cuisine, the dishes tasted more like delicate Cantonese cuisine. They use authentic seasonings, so you can enjoy complex flavors. My favorite was a dish where fish was seasoned with doubanjiang. Takeout seemed popular as several people were getting it. It's a place that makes you want to try various dishes.

I was told by a friend that there is delicious Chinese food in Imajuku, so I decided to visit. The restaurant has parking for 7 cars at the back. They have implemented infection prevention measures (hand sanitizer at the entrance, staff wearing masks, social distancing, ventilation). I made a reservation and the phone service was friendly. They offer lunch menus, but my husband was set on trying the "sweet and sour pork" and "dan dan noodles" recommended by my friend. - Sweet and Sour Pork (¥1,155): The dish had plenty of pork and the sweet and sour sauce was delicious. The portion of rice was a bit small, so I ended up sharing half of mine with my husband. - Dan Dan Noodles (Half portion for ¥550): The soup was rich with sesame paste and the spicy meat sauce was generous. I initially ordered a half portion, but in hindsight, I could have gone for the regular size. For my lunch, I chose the "Four Seasons Set" (¥1,408) which includes two main dishes. The portions were small but having two dishes made up for it. - Stir-fried squid and summer vegetables: The squid pieces were accompanied by celery, onions, zucchini, and shimeji mushrooms. The dish was a bit salty, possibly due to the seasoning. - Eggplant and glass noodle simmered in satay sauce: The dish was flavorful but spicier than expected, so I shared half with my husband. The set also included a salad, egg drop soup, rice, dessert, and coffee. My husband enjoyed his favorite dishes and was satisfied. The taste of my mains varied depending on the choice, as they were both rich in flavor.

Recently, I've been sleeping in on my days off, which leads to a slow start and a late lunch. Luckily, Umemi-san serves lunch until 2:30, so sleeping in helps. Even though it was past 2 o'clock, there were only 7 customers, including us. I love chilled Chinese noodles, so I had a hard time deciding, but both me and the youngest ordered the duck and coriander black vinegar cold noodles. My husband ordered the chilled Sichuan-style tantan noodles, water dumplings (was it?), and corn-filled curry spring rolls to share. Everything was delicious as always! Oh, the youngest child was a bit flustered because there was a little cilantro on the water dumplings (´-`)

One-time visitor Mr. Kataoka, who has been a Chinese chef for many years, has opened his own restaurant. It is a proper Chinese restaurant in the outskirts of Ima-Juku. The courses offered are 3,200 yen and an omakase (chef's choice) course for 5,000 yen, as well as a la carte options. This time, I made a reservation for the 5,000 yen course. To be honest, the variety of ingredients made me think, "This is 5,000 yen!?" but it was a delightful experience of authentic Chinese cuisine. The appetizers included 6 types: preserved egg tofu, steamed chicken with scallion sauce, jellyfish with vinegar, spicy squid and celery, roast duck with black vinegar sauce, and spicy stir-fried eggplant with minced meat. The flavors were diverse, and locally sourced vegetables from Itona Nana in Itoshima were abundantly used. The soup was a summer vegetable and melon soup, surprising me with ripe sweet melon in it. The soup was thick and made a strong impression. The pan-fried soup dumplings had juicy fillings and a crispy exterior. The curry spring roll and chicken karaage were innovative and enjoyable. According to my Taiwanese companion, the curry had a Chinese-style broth. The karaage was juicy and bone-in, which was great. The shrimp chili and potato fries had a perfect balance, with the shrimp chili being exemplary. The edamame was delicious too. The soy sauce stewed red grouper was outstanding, with the freshness of the grouper being notable. The spare ribs with plum flavor were a summer specialty of the restaurant, with tender ribs coated in hot plum sauce. It was creatively delicious. The chilled tantan noodles were refreshing and spicy, with plenty of vegetables. There were two dessert options: almond tofu with pineapple sauce and chocolate and banana ice cream with a traditional Japanese confection. The dessert left me too full for the last bite. Thank you for the feast. There were still takeout customers due to the lingering effects of the coronavirus, showing that this is a great local Chinese restaurant.

I went to the restaurant "Baishui" for lunch, which I had been curious about after seeing it on Instagram. It opened on October 17, 2019. It's located on a street that I wouldn't normally pass by, and the exterior is black and not very noticeable, so I wouldn't have noticed it without the information online. I wondered where the parking lot was, but it turned out there were 7 spots behind the restaurant. The entrance is narrow, so I thought the restaurant wouldn't be very big, but I was surprised when I went inside. The high ceiling and spacious, bright, and stylish interior were completely unexpected from the exterior. It didn't look like a typical Chinese restaurant at all! It was so stylish that there were many female customers. For lunch, I had the "Mapo Tofu Set" (soup, salad, rice, dessert, coffee). First, they brought out the salad and soup. The salad had a delightful texture, and the soup had a gentle flavor. The Mapo Tofu was not very spicy, but it had a good umami and richness. I couldn't help but pour it over the rice and eat it. The dessert and coffee were also delicious, making it a happy lunch. The only thing I would wish for is that as someone who likes spicy food, I would be willing to pay extra to have something spicier. My youngest child chose the "Kachoufuugetsu Set" where you can choose 2 main dishes from 4 options, my husband had the "Gomoku Ankake Yakisoba," and we shared the "Szechuan-style Tantanmen" among the three of us. I noticed while eating the Mapo Tofu and Tantanmen that the minced meat was not dry and crumbly but moist and tender, which gave a great texture. The combination of the noodles and sauce in the Ankake Yakisoba was indescribably addictive. Everything was delicious, and the cost performance was great. It's a Chinese restaurant that is very easy to eat for those who are not fond of spicy or greasy dishes. My friend who went after me had the Plate Lunch Set and the Shrimp Wonton Noodles looked very delicious, so I'm thinking of trying that next time. I've decided to become a repeat customer.

Located in a residential area, I was worried about whether there would be parking, but there were seven spaces available! It was almost full during lunchtime on a weekday. The restaurant is still new and the interior is clean! The photo is of the L lunch, which is priced at 1200 yen (excluding tax) and is only available for those who become LINE friends and make a reservation through there. It's similar to the 1400 yen lunch available on the day. Isn't 1200 yen quite cost-effective? The coffee and almond jelly at the end were also delicious.

Each dish came out one by one, and they were all delicious. The shrimp chili was served with shells on, so you could eat it as is, and it had eggs inside, making it fluffy and tasty.

All the dishes were delicious. They were quite filling, so make sure to go on an empty stomach.

I look forward to trying the new menu and flavors every time I come for the rice cake lunch.

It was a new sensation Chinese cuisine that suited the Japanese palate. From the appetizers to the noodles at the end, everything was truly delicious...! The rice was delicious and the Shaoxing wine was also excellent. The interior of the restaurant was not typically Chinese in a good way, and had a stylish atmosphere. ^_^

It's delicious but... 1180 yen... (¯―¯٥) I might revisit ( 　´ཀ`　 )ﾑﾘﾎﾟ...