Located in Keihan Kyobashi Station's Keihan Mall, this Chinese restaurant offers dishes with rich flavors yet a light and elegant touch. The portions are generous, making it suitable for both men and women. I ordered the shrimp wonton noodles and half-fried rice set. The shrimp wontons were plump and delicious. Since it was a holiday, I enjoyed it with a Qingdao beer.

I ordered the Ankake Yakisoba + Crystal Grilled Dumplings Set for 1188 yen (tax included). It included one serving of Ankake Yakisoba, 5 dumplings, and 1 mini oil-drizzled chicken. The portion was generous and delicious. There are various set menu combinations available, which is appealing. Additionally, the service was quick from ordering to serving, and the staff was polite and energetic. This place is recommended for those who want to try different dishes or those who prefer a hearty meal.

STORM's Dark Spicy Tantanmen. The soy sauce-based soup is flavored with sesame, five-spice powder, and other aromatic spices, with plenty of ground meat and nuts. The thin straight noodles have a smooth and satisfying texture. Delicious. However, it lacks a strong sesame flavor, making it more like a spicy noodle dish rather than traditional Tantanmen.

Today's weekday lunch was at "STORM" near Kyobashi Station. Located inside the Keihan Mall, it is easy to find and close to the station. I arrived a little after 12 o'clock. It was popular, with about 5 groups waiting. Since I didn't have any other restaurants in mind, I decided to wait. The wait was just under 10 minutes. I ordered the daily lunch special for 990 yen! The shrimp mayo with fried chicken and spring rolls set was quite appealing for a lunch menu. The shrimp mayo had French fries in it, which was unusual, and the mayo flavor was different from what I expected, but it went well with the asparagus. The spring rolls, when dipped in mustard, were also delicious. The chicken karage had a strong garlic flavor but was tasty. The salad vegetables were fresh, and the rice, which was shiny and freshly cooked, was refillable, leaving a good impression. Overall, it's a restaurant I would come back to. It seems to be part of the Kiraku group, which is known for udon and soba. Thank you for the meal. PayPay payment is available.

I was looking for a restaurant in Kyobashi and happened to find one, so I went in. It's located towards the back of the Keihan Mall. The fried rice and dumplings were delicious. There were plenty of menu options and the prices were reasonable. I'll definitely consider visiting again.

It's been a while since I visited this place at Keihan Mall in Kyobashi. It was not crowded as it was before evening. The Ankaage Yakisoba set was priced at ¥1188, which I didn't realize had gone up in price and had more menu options now. Given the current situation, price increases are inevitable. The portion of rice was small, but you could have seconds for free. Thank you for the meal.

I really like the mapo tofu here. I always end up getting seconds of rice. The mysterious (laughs) soup is also delicious. Not just at this restaurant, but mapo tofu is often served on flat plates, making it hard to eat at the end. It's always crowded at lunchtime, so I try to go a little early or after the lunch rush is over. (It's great that they serve lunch menu until 5 pm!)

Today, I walked a lot from the morning. According to my smartphone, I walked about 19 kilometers. My feet are throbbing. When I arrived at Kyobashi Station, I felt more tired and sore than hungry. On days like this, when both my partner and I are in the same state, I don't have the energy to cook when I get home. So, I have to decide whether to eat out or buy something on the way back. Even if I decide to buy something, today I feel too tired to bother searching and carrying it. So, eating out is the way to go. However, even searching for a place to eat feels like a hassle... My mind is sluggish from walking all morning (;´д｀) So, I decided to eat at a place under the train platform where there are several options like soba, Chinese, udon, and Western food. I thought my partner would choose the soba place and imagined a set meal with katsudon in my head, but she chose this place instead. Her eyes were drawn to the sign for cold tantan-men! I'm fine with Chinese food too. We entered the restaurant. I thought she would stick to her initial choice, but she seemed indecisive between the tantan-men and mapo tofu. In the end, she stuck to her initial choice ^ ^ The menu was limited here, and I don't have any dislikes, so if my partner wanted mapo tofu, I thought that would be fine. So, we ordered the mapo tofu and ebi mayo set, and also the recommended ankake yakisoba to share. If we share everything, it's fine ^_^ The staff here are attentive. Or maybe they're just following the manual faithfully? It's a pleasant service! When we entered, there were only two-person tables and a messy four-person table, but they asked us to wait a moment and promptly cleaned up a four-person table for us. In the past, this kind of service was common, but nowadays I feel like many staff members have become careless. They don't think ahead or lack motivation in their work. Well, if you go to an expensive restaurant, it's a different story, but in this situation, with just the two of us, they should have seated us at a two-person table, but this male staff member seemed to notice my large size or the slightly bigger bag I was carrying and accommodated us. Maybe he's the manager? I thought. Staff like this are treasures for the restaurant and exemplary as employees. At this point, if the food isn't bad, I'll probably come back again. I'm a low-budget commoner. I want to go to a low-cost restaurant where I feel good. It's human nature ^ ^ The yakisoba, mapo tofu set, and cold tantan-men arrived at the same time. The male staff member who served us the set meal brought two bowls and two small plates even though we only ordered one set. He must have noticed that we were going to share, and bringing them before we asked was truly thoughtful. The taste of all the dishes was satisfactory for me. If I had to pick, the mapo tofu could have been a bit more flavorful with stronger Sichuan pepper and more richness. Was this how Chin-san's taste was like? I tried the cold tantan-men after my partner gave me a taste, and it was better than expected, with less sesame paste and a nice discovery for a summer cold dish. Thank you to the staff for a pleasant meal. Thank you very much.

Hello, this is Mark. After finishing my training in the morning and hardly eating anything, I found that most restaurants were still preparing for the evening. I decided to come to this restaurant near Kyobashi Station that I had been curious about. I thought I would try the mapo tofu, and it turned out to be really good. The mapo tofu wasn't just spicy or delicious, it also had a local flavor to it. It's definitely Chen's specialty. The staff at the restaurant were also very attentive. I would like to visit this restaurant again.

I had the famous anka-ke yakisoba and mapo tofu. The set of gyoza was incredibly delicious. The mapo tofu was spicy and numbing, very tasty, but adding an extra order of gyoza might have been better. The yakisoba was delicious as well. I finished it all.

I had the specialty ankake yakisoba. It had a gentle flavor and was delicious! I feel like it could use a bit more of an accent though... The side dishes of gyoza and karaage had a good amount of flavor. The portion size for the price was just right in my opinion! It's conveniently located near the station and was packed with customers! Thank you for the meal!!

I received a seafood yakisoba set. It came with 2 pieces of fried chicken, 1 spring roll, and dumplings, so it was very filling. The beer was nicely chilled. The seafood yakisoba was loaded with seafood and had a light flavor. The fried chicken was the best part, it was delicious.

I went to lunch. It was a popular restaurant with a long line, so I went right when it opened at 11 am. It quickly filled up. The mapo tofu lunch set seemed to be popular, as most people were ordering it. I had cold tantan noodles and fried rice. It was delicious. There were many different menu options, so I want to try something else next time. The staff were attentive, refilling our water without us having to ask. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere with everyone being cheerful and energetic.

Today, I visited the newly renovated Kyoto Racecourse for the first time in 2 and a half years. The weather was nice, and I was able to enjoy my favorite open seat on the turf. I soaked up the sun and felt the pleasant early summer breeze. However, the impression of the restaurant was not great as it didn't seem to have improved much. I ended up settling for a beef bowl, which was tasty but left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. Fortunately, I was able to win some money directly, so my wallet was a bit more relaxed. I returned to Kyobashi and decided to have a refreshing meal. I found a place called "Ankake Yakisoba Chen Mapo Tofu STORM" in Keihan Mall where I could enjoy mapo tofu and tantanmen. The restaurant had a semi-open atmosphere that felt spacious. Looking at the menu, mapo tofu and tantanmen stood out. Both were appealing, but I ordered the set with tantanmen. The tantanmen, known as "Dark Spicy Tantanmen," had three large round chili peppers floating in the soup, making a strong impression. The soup was clear and not as spicy as I expected, but as I continued eating, sweat started pouring down my forehead. The taste was quite good, with plenty of ground meat adding flavor to the soup. They even provided a ladle with holes to make it easier to eat the ground meat, which was a nice touch. The set also included "fried chicken" and "fried rice." The fried rice had a light flavor and was tasty, while the fried chicken was tender and made a great side dish. It was a restaurant where you could enjoy delicious tantanmen.

I added rice to the stir-fried noodles with sauce and dumplings set. I visited for lunch on a weekday and it was popular, so it was just full. I waited for about 2-3 minutes to get in. Each set had several side dishes and was quite luxurious for the price. The taste was okay, just delicious. It's not worth going out of your way for, but it's good if it's nearby. However, the staff's customer service was excellent, and I enjoyed my meal comfortably.

Around 4 pm on Saturday, I was able to enter without waiting in line. There were many female customers, and it was easy to dine alone. The staff were all energetic and kind. Feeling hungry, I chose the set with the most volume. It included mapo tofu, kung pao chicken, shrimp with mayonnaise, rice, soup, and dessert. They gave me extra rice. Every dish was delicious and I got really full. The mango pudding for dessert was rich and tasty. Great value for the price!

I had Chen Kenichi's mapo tofu. It was spicy but also flavorful and delicious. It paired well with beer and rice. Unfortunately, Chen Kenichi passed away recently, but his flavors will live on.

On the way back from Osaka to Kyoto, I stumbled upon a sign for Chen Mapo Tofu. I had planned to have a meal in Kyoto, but the sign caught my attention so I decided to go in. It was just before the end of lunchtime, with about three groups of customers. Although there were other tempting options, I ordered the "Special Chen Mapo Tofu Set" that I had in mind. The dish arrived in about 5 minutes. The mini karaage chicken was small but delicious. The soup had a rich flavor which I enjoyed. As for the Mapo Tofu, it was tasty but slightly different from what I had in mind. You could also get a refill of rice, and overall, I thought it was a good deal for 1000 yen. Thank you for the meal.

Kiraku Co., Ltd. operates a Chinese cuisine restaurant with a focus on dishes such as "Ankake Yakisoba" and "Chen Mapo Tofu". Located near the Keihan Kyobashi Station, this restaurant on the 1st floor of the Keihan Mall Main Building offers a variety of lunch and dinner set menus at affordable prices. The signature Chen Mapo Tofu set includes Chen Mapo Tofu, mini yurin chicken, rice, soup, and pickles for 980 yen (tax included). The signature Ankake Yakisoba set includes Ankake Yakisoba, mini yurin chicken, rice, and pickles for 1080 yen (tax included). There are also other set menu options available for two people to enjoy a variety of dishes. The restaurant has a spacious and comfortable interior, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a satisfying meal. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

The interior of the restaurant is spacious with surprising depth. I ordered the Ankake Yakisoba set, which was delicious. The set was a good deal, almost the same price as ordering it separately. I left feeling full and satisfied with the cost performance. Next time, I want to try the mapo tofu!