Gyoza Kobo Ni Hao, located in Uomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City. It is a sister store of the restaurant in Tamachi. They used to be located in a back alley of Tankagai. For lunch, they offer a variety of set meals such as mapo tofu, spicy stir-fried chicken, leek and liver stir-fry, shrimp chili, sweet and sour pork, shredded pork with green peppers, twice-cooked pork, gyoza, pork and garlic sprout stir-fry, stir-fried vermicelli, and mapo bean thread noodles. This time, I ordered the mapo bean thread noodles set meal for 780 yen. The set meal includes the main dish, side dish, salad, pickles, rice, and soup. The main dish was mapo bean thread noodles, which had ground chicken, bean sprouts, and green onions mixed with bean thread noodles. It had a slight spiciness and occasional sourness, which was just right. The side dish was one piece of crispy fried chicken with a light soy sauce flavor. The salad had a unique dressing made with shiso leaves, and it included cabbage, radish, red cabbage, and mizuna. The pickles and rice included zasai, and the rice was slightly firm. The soup was a rich Chinese-style egg soup. Overall, they offer a wide range of traditional Chinese dishes as well as unique options. It was a delicious meal.

The timing was good as it's always empty. This time I was alone at night. I chose the evening drink set with two side dishes - marinated cucumbers and chilled tofu, and for the main dish I chose garlic chives and liver. I had a lemon sour drink. The marinated cucumbers were so delicious that they became addictive. I also added Qingdao beer and plate udon with plenty of toppings and sauce with chili oil and vinegar. It was delicious when I added vinegar. Mediocre flavors are just okay, but delicious flavors are even more delicious.笑

Located in Uomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, is the Chinese restaurant "Ni Hao." They offer a menu with over 100 items! The restaurant has 7 counter seats, 6 sunken kotatsu seats, and 6 table seats, making it a long and spacious establishment. The owner and a Chinese lady serve customers. As a dumpling specialty shop, their popular menu items include Bang Bang Chicken, pan-fried dumplings, boiled dumplings, Chinese-style sweet and sour pork, sweet and sour eggplant, shrimp mayo, egg fried rice, and almond jelly. The pan-fried dumplings were particularly delicious, with a slightly sweet filling of onions and pork. You can choose between cabbage and pork fillings. The Chinese-style sweet and sour pork was thinly sliced pork in a sweet vinegar sauce. The Mabo Harusame is a highly recommended menu item, known for being extremely spicy. A video of this big eating experience will be posted on YouTube on the "Chuushoku Non" channel soon, so please subscribe!

Worried about entering a restaurant alone for a 480 yen lunch, but the anxiety quickly disappeared when I saw the place was full of customers. The Liver and Leek dish I ordered was being prepared by the previous customer, so I had to wait for five minutes. The portion size of the Liver and Leek dish was decent, but the rice, soup, and side dishes were a bit lacking in quantity. The soup was extremely hot, thickened, and kept getting hotter. The steamed chicken salad side dish had a lack of unity as the chicken was cold. The almond jelly dessert seemed to be pre-cut and had a number sticker on it, which was not very appealing. Overall, it was a regular Chinese restaurant experience.

Friendly staff from the continent provide excellent customer service. Dining alone à la carte can be expensive and limits the variety of dishes you can try. Lunch menus and set menus offer good value. Some recommended dishes include pork and onion dumplings, egg fried rice, pork ear and cucumber salad, and stir-fried mushrooms and eggs. There are four types of dumplings to choose from, with the recommended one being the one with sweet onions and juicy meat. A recent favorite is the stir-fried mushroom dish, where the eggs and ingredients are separately cooked and then combined for a visually appealing and delicious dish. It's also enjoyable to dine with multiple people and try a variety of dishes from the course or à la carte menu. Next time, I might try the lunch menu.笑

Hello, I had lunch at Gyoza Workshop Nihonbashi Uomachi store. Although the name is similar, I wonder if it is a sister store to the Tamachi store. This location used to be where Fukujyu Hanten was located before moving. The menu is rich in Chinese cuisine from the mainland. Lunch starts at 780 yen, and I ordered the gyoza set meal. You can choose between fried or steamed gyoza, so I chose steamed. The steamed gyoza had a chewy texture, and it was good that no garlic was used for a pleasant aftertaste. I think gyoza from the mainland always tastes better with steamed gyoza. The fried rice was lightly seasoned but a bit oily. The side dishes and dessert were different from the menu photos, which is a characteristic of mainland cuisine. I realized after returning home that the prices were slightly different from the Tamachi store. In terms of taste, I might prefer the Tamachi store.

Ma Po Tofu Set Meal 780 yen Sweet and Sour Pork Set Meal 880 yen Feeling curious about the signboard with the word "Pololi" written on it, I greeted the staff with a "Hello!" upon entering the restaurant. The interior was quite spacious, in fact, it was long. The only customers in this long restaurant were me and my friend, making it feel a bit lonely. After some indecision, I decided to follow the recommendation of a fellow reviewer and ordered the Ma Po Tofu set meal, while my friend D chose the Sweet and Sour Pork set meal. The Ma Po Tofu was not as spicy as I initially thought, but the heat did gradually build up. The minced meat was quite chunky and the portion was just right. It was delicious, but I felt like it could use a bit more umami punch, whether from seasoning or additives. The Sweet and Sour Pork was also tasty with no issues. I only realized later that it didn't have any pineapple in it. I noticed that the Ma Po Tofu had two options on the menu, regular and Sichuan style (photo included). I didn't specify, but I probably had the regular one. I'm full now!

There is a coin parking nearby. The Chinese restaurant is close to the shopping street. When I entered the restaurant, I was surprised by how spacious it was. There are 7 seats at the counter, 5 tables for 4 people, and it looked like there were about 4 private rooms in the back, although I couldn't see them well. I visited for lunch on this day. I arrived just in time for the last order, but they kindly accommodated me. Thank you. I ordered the mapo tofu set meal. The mapo tofu was delicious and went well with rice. It had just the right amount of salt and a moderate level of spiciness. The portion was generous and I was quite satisfied. I like this kind of Chinese food that is tailored for Japanese tastes. It was delicious!

I had lunch near Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, and while wandering through the shopping street, I found a nice Chinese restaurant and decided to pop in. I was torn between ordering the shrimp chili set meal and the tantanmen and fried rice set, but ended up choosing the latter. The restaurant had a long layout with a bar counter and raised seating areas, making it a great place for casual drinks in the evening. The tantanmen that was served was slightly firm noodles in a tantanmen-flavored broth, almost like ramen. The fried rice was simple with just eggs and green onions, but I still had some white rice left and the seasoning was, well, I felt like I should have just ordered the shrimp chili set meal.

Today for lunch, I chose the garlic sprout dish from this place. There were many menu options to choose from, but I have been buying this side dish a lot recently and it has become a favorite of mine. I felt like it was a little bland, so maybe I could adjust the seasoning next time? I think I want to try a different menu item next time. Thank you for the meal.

◉Genre: Chinese cuisine ◉Area: Uomachi area, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City ◉Access: Less than 5 minutes on foot from JR Kokura Station ◉Parking: None (Coin parking available nearby) ◉Credit card payment: Not available ◉Number of visits: First visit ◉Number of reviews: 1st review On this day, I casually stopped by "Gyoza Kobo Ni Hao Uomachi Store" for Chinese cuisine. ◇Exterior and Interior This Chinese restaurant is located next to an arcade in Uomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City. The exterior exudes a Chinese atmosphere. The interior is also similar, with a casual and friendly vibe. There is a counter seat and table seats, providing a spacious dining area. ◇Menu Composition The menu is comprehensive and approachable even for beginners like me. I ordered the following: - Szechuan-style Mapo Tofu (880 yen) I chose the "Szechuan-style Mapo Tofu" from the menu, which has a strong presence of spicy oil. I requested it to be spicier, and the dish was moderately spicy with a generous amount of meat, which complemented the flavor well. It was more of a dish to enjoy with rice, but unfortunately, I had it with a lemon sour instead. ◆Strong Points The staff warmly welcomed me without worrying about the closing time. The service was friendly and made me feel comfortable. ◆Summary I have only used the takeout service at another restaurant in the past. However, I realized that I prefer the casual and laid-back atmosphere of this Chinese restaurant. It's nice to have a place where you can enjoy Chinese cuisine without feeling too formal. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant "Chinese Dumpling Workshop Ni Hao Uomachi Store" is said to be a sister store of the same name "Dumpling Workshop Ni Hao Tamachi Store". The current store is located near Kokura Station, although it is not in the Uomachi Arcade, and it is so new and different that it is hard to believe it is the same shop. The entrance is narrow, but the interior is long and narrow like a eel bed, with 8 counter seats and 2 tables each for 6, 4, and 2 people, so there is plenty of seating. The staff all seem to be Chinese, and the decor is Chinese-style, but there was no Chinese background music playing, just a large LCD TV. The place is new and clean, with a bar-like atmosphere, and the chopsticks are also original, and the furnishings are quite luxurious. The "Dumpling Set Meal (fried or boiled dumplings) 780 yen" arrived after about 10 minutes, with the dumplings served last after the other dishes, just like with other customers. The appearance of the dumplings seemed a bit artificial, with wings that seemed like an afterthought. In China, boiled dumplings are more common than fried ones, and the wings were apparently added to attract customers, but how does it look? The dumplings had little filling, and it seemed like the focus was on the skin. The skin was chewy and delicious, but as a Japanese person, I wanted more filling. The fried rice had a Chinese flavor, with a gentle egg-like taste. The soup had a slippery surface but was surprisingly hot inside, with a strong Chinese-style thickness. The steamed chicken salad was too wild, and the almond jelly that was supposed to be on the menu was just canned fruit, which was disappointing. This mix of good and bad may be the charm of Chinese cuisine, but I felt that dishes cooked with higher heat would be more delicious than the same menu items. Personal Tabelog rating: 3.4

I knew that a Chinese restaurant was under construction in Uomachi and had been keeping an eye on the opening date, but it didn't open for a while, probably due to the impact of the new coronavirus. Eventually, it opened without me realizing, and my first post was taken. However, if the official store has "ramen" as a genre, I must go. I visited the restaurant one night after it had been open for a while. The restaurant was surprisingly spacious, and there were few customers, making it a bit lonely. I ordered ramen and fried rice, which I have been pursuing the ideal for lately. The staff seemed to be Chinese, but there were no communication issues. The ramen had leeks and minced meat on top, with a slight scent of doubanjiang. It looked like Taiwanese ramen, but the spiciness was really mild, so even those who are not used to spicy food could easily eat it. The issue was with the noodles, which were not bad but seemed to be low-hydration straight thin noodles for tonkotsu ramen, making the matching with the soup a bit lacking. I think it would be better with noodles that have a higher hydration level, and if it were these noodles, a softer boiling level might be better. This is just my personal opinion. The fried rice was simply delicious. The restaurant seems suitable for parties, and its location is good, so it is a top candidate for repeat visits. I might try other menu items, or ask if they can make the noodles softer for the ramen.

When I said "hello," it reminded me of the closed Dan-ka store. The "Hello Tamachi Store" is currently closed, but I heard from the new store here that they plan to reopen in the near future. The friendly woman who told me this used to work at the old Dan-ka "Hello" store. She had temporarily returned to her home country, but it's nice to see her again at Hello. The Fish Town store here is long and spacious, with a lot of seats, and very clean. There is a counter and raised seating area. The menu is extensive and offers a variety of options that can be enjoyed by those unfamiliar with Chinese cuisine as well as regulars. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen and Homemade Water Dumplings (with celery and pork filling). The Shoyu Ramen, offered at a special price until July 31st, was delicious with a flavor similar to Japanese-style Taiwanese ramen. It had a good aroma of chives, minced meat with chili, and a generous amount of spicy oil for a spicy kick. The soup base was flavorful and the noodles were tasty. The Homemade Water Dumplings had a smooth skin with a pork filling that wasn't overpowering with celery flavor. The dipping sauce and spicy oil provided were not too heavy, making the dumplings easy to eat. I was recommended to try the Sanra Men (Hot and Sour Noodles) and Yaki Champon (Stir-Fried Noodles) on my next visit. I will definitely try the Sanra Men to challenge my tolerance for spiciness. Overall, the Shoyu Ramen was worth the price of 680 yen.

The Chinese restaurant that was scheduled to open in June 2021. It opened a little late and started business from July 2nd (*^∀^*) I've been feeling a bit sluggish for the past week, eating on and off... Could it be early signs of summer fatigue? I couldn't shake off the sluggishness, so I decided to have a hearty set meal for lunch. Probably not summer fatigue, but more likely due to skipping meals every other day (lol) I arrived a little after 11 am, so no other customers yet. It's a common sight at Chinese restaurants, but is it really this cheap? (^▽^;) The daily special of shrimp chili and fried vermicelli looked appealing, but it seemed like too much food, so I opted for mapo tofu... The mapo tofu had a strong meaty flavor, or rather, a rich taste? The spiciness didn't stand out much, as the meat was the main focus. The ground meat was coarse and chunky, and while there was some spiciness, it wasn't overpowering. No numbing sensation. Nevertheless, it wasn't just a regular meat and tofu dish, and the rice went well with it. It felt like I was eating rice for the first time in a while~ The side dish of fried shrimp with sweet vinegar sauce complemented the meal so well that I could eat it with rice. Although it wasn't spicy at all, if the quality of the shrimp is consistent, I have high hopes for the shrimp chili. Simply put, the soup was my favorite (lol) It was a thick and creamy egg drop soup, and not because the other dishes weren't delicious, but because I have a weakness for this kind of soup (lol) I love dishes like egg rice soup or congee, and I could eat them even when I'm feeling great... Anyway, I'm the type who gets full after just a few bites, so I might be better off ordering small dishes bit by bit rather than a set meal, but I love this soup so much that I might go back for the set meal just for this. You can also order a set meal for an additional 100 yen at night. But if I'm going to go at night, I want to eat a peach bun. I haven't tried the dumplings, which seem to be the signature menu item. There is also a set with noodles and three dumplings, so I hesitated for a while... There wasn't the expected level of spiciness, but the mapo tofu was easy to eat and had a generous portion. It was a bit of a marathon after a day and a half of fasting, but surprisingly I finished it without any issues (∩´∀｀)∩ Rice is free for refills, but I think there was slightly more than a regular serving from the start. I feel like I haven't truly seen the true capabilities of this restaurant because I haven't tried the signature menu items yet. I would like to revisit after restoring my appetite (or bringing a companion who can eat more than one serving).

I used it for lunch. The restaurant was clean, cheap, and delicious!

The onion and pork dumplings were simple yet surprisingly unique and delicious.