Vending machine style where you purchase food tickets. - Hoikoro (Pork Bowl) 880 yen (tax included): Rich and flavorful pork bowl with a crispy surface and a deep umami taste. The vegetables like cabbage and carrots are cut in large pieces, giving it a satisfying volume. - Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp and Nuts 990 yen (tax included): Stir-fried dish with plump shrimp and a flavorful sauce that has a nice balance of richness and sharpness. The addition of vinegar adds a refreshing touch. The red round item in the photo on the left is very spicy and used for seasoning. - Fried Rice (with soup) 880 yen (tax included): Fried rice that is both fluffy and moist, with a good amount of oil used for frying, giving it a deliciously crispy aroma. The dish comes with a simple yet uniquely flavored soup.

First visit. The parking lot is free for 60 minutes on the rooftop of the building. Open from 11:00 to 14:30 and 17:00 to 20:30. Closed every Sunday and the first Monday of the month. Recommended is the richly flavored mixed soba with oyster oil. There are also three other types of mixed soba. Inside the store, there is a ticket machine. I ordered the yakisoba with sauce for 990 yen. It contains pork, cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, bell peppers, greens, leeks, and shrimp. The hot sauce is thick, slightly sweet, and strong in soy sauce flavor. The medium-thick straight noodles are lightly stir-fried. It's nice to have Sichuan pepper available. The slight numbing sensation when added is irresistible. There is vinegar available, but it's a shame there is no mustard. (August 2023)

[Access] Located less than 30 seconds on foot from Higashi-kuyakusho-mae Station on the Toho Line, next to MaxValu supermarket. [Ambiance] Authentic Chinese atmosphere, different from regular restaurants, allowing you to experience a true Chinese vibe. [Menu] I tried the rich and creamy Kaki Abura Wafu Ramen mentioned in the title, but they also offer classic dishes like mapo tofu. [Taste] Absolutely delicious! The flavors are just right, enhancing the taste of the ingredients with seasonings like kaki oil, making it enjoyable until the last bite. It's authentic Chinese cuisine at a reasonable price. [Customer Service] Friendly and attentive service. [Price] Slightly on the higher side compared to other places near Higashi-kuyakusho-mae Station, but the value is definitely worth it for the delicious authentic Chinese food. [Recommended For] If you want to enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine, this place is a must-try!

Fried Rice - 880 yen The fried rice is rich in oil and has a strong flavor, making it delicious. The crunchy texture of the vegetables adds a nice touch. The soup is soy sauce-based and simply delicious. There are pepper, vinegar, Sichuan pepper, chili oil, toothpicks, and paper napkins available on the counter. You are provided with water when seated, and paper napkins are given with the meal. Stir-Fried Vegetables for takeout - 770 yen The dish has a lot of oil, but I enjoyed the crunchy texture and seasoning. Mapo Tofu - 880 yen The dish has a strong flavor of Sichuan pepper and peppercorns, but it is not very spicy. It is simply delicious. Hoi-Koro - 880 yen The meat is thick and has no unpleasant smell, making it delicious. Shrimp in Chili Sauce - 990 yen The shrimp is plump and the flavor is delicious.

A new Chinese restaurant opened this spring in Higashi-ku. It is conveniently located right by the subway station, and parking is also available at the nearby shopping center, making it easily accessible. The chef here has won awards in various contests, so their skills are trustworthy and promising. While the lunch menu recommends the "mixed soba," I decided to go with a classic rice-based dish. The Hoikoro (pork and cabbage stir-fry) was priced at 880 yen, and the set meal at 300 yen. It has a hotel-like approach but with a touch of local Chinese cuisine. The pork was tender, the cabbage crunchy, and although it was quite oily, the seasoning was well-balanced and not overpowering, allowing the ingredients to shine and the rice to go down smoothly. The simple Hoikoro dish was well-executed with carefully chosen oils and sauces that complemented each other nicely. It was delicious. The soup had a strong flavor, and the pickled vegetables were tasty. The restaurant leans towards authentic Chinese cuisine while also catering to the local crowd, and I personally enjoyed this balance. I would like to try other menu items in the future. With its affordable prices, it attracts a wide range of customers, including those who may not be so familiar with different flavors. It will be interesting to see the feedback from such customers when they visit.

This place used to be a curry restaurant before. It has transformed into a Chinese restaurant, so I decided to visit for lunch. The interior was quite lively, almost full. I found a seat at the counter, bought my meal ticket, and sat down. I ordered the tantanmen, black vinegar mixed noodles, and sweet and sour pork. It took a bit of time for the food to be served, probably because it was crowded. Let's start with the black vinegar mixed noodles. Colorful with lots of vegetables, personally I could do without the cucumber, but the flavorful taste was great, and the omelette on top was a nice touch for someone who loves eggs like me. KG's tantanmen was a classic white sesame-based dish, which is rare these days. The spiciness is not the only highlight, which is wonderful. The sweet and sour pork was also delicious. It was authentic and tasty. There are other dishes like fried rice that I would like to try next time. The location may make it hard for the restaurant to establish itself, but I hope they keep trying. I'll be rooting for them! (^3^)/

This Chinese restaurant opened in January this year. The chef had worked at a famous hotel in Sapporo for about 10 years, so the Chinese cuisine here is truly delicious with a hotel touch. I had the tantanmen last time and it was incredibly tasty, but this time I tried the banmen! It was packed with the delicious flavor of oysters, without any of the typical fishy smell, truly exquisite! For those coming by car, you can park for free for 1 hour at the Max Value parking lot, so you can rest assured.

While in Higashi-ku, I visited Tsukumo Restaurant that I had been curious about. I have a weakness for limited-time menus, so I couldn't resist trying their Ankake Yakisoba with plenty of sauce. The noodles were crispy in some parts, and the generous amount of sauce was delicious. The Ankake sauce was thick and flavorful, and the dish also had pork belly and shrimp with a nice texture, along with crunchy cabbage and chewy wood ear mushrooms that complemented the yakisoba well. The almond tofu dessert was also sweet and tasty. The more I ate, the more I appreciated the flavor of the Ankake sauce. The red facade of the restaurant stands out, and the Chinese-style atmosphere starts from the ticket vending machine at the entrance. The prices seemed a bit high in this area, but with a variety of Chinese dishes on the menu, I would like to try more items in the future. The restaurant is located at Twincl 137 1F, 5-20 Higashi 7-5-20, Kita 13-jo, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.

I went to the inspection site in the morning and took the afternoon off, so I stopped by Tsukumo Restaurant for lunch. This place used to be a curry restaurant but opened on January 21, 2023. It is located on the first floor of Twinkle 137, just a short walk from exit 2 of Higashi-ku Yakusho-mae Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Toho Line. You can use the rooftop parking lot at Twinkle 137, and the first 60 minutes are free. You purchase your meal ticket at a vending machine, and there are counter seats and table seats available. I ordered the "Black Vinegar Ramen Served with Green Onion Oil and Black Vinegar Tossed Noodles (990 yen)", which is essentially Chinese mixed noodles. It tasted a bit mild, but it was delicious.

On a certain weekday, I visited a relatively new Chinese restaurant in Higashi-ku, Kita 13-jo, Higashi 7-chome for lunch. The parking lot is located on the rooftop of the building and the first 60 minutes are free, which is convenient. The restaurant used to be a curry shop, and the layout remains similar with an L-shaped counter and a few table seats. The background music playing was a mix of Western songs. I was a bit surprised to find a ticket machine instead of a lunch menu, but I decided to order the "Mapo Tofu (880 yen)" with a side of rice set (200 yen) and handed over my food ticket before taking a seat. The Mapo Tofu was quite generous in portion and had an authentic appearance. The taste was unique, with a strong flavor of miso and a distinct touch of garlic. I added some Sichuan pepper from the pencil-shaped dispenser for extra aroma and numbness. The dish also included green onions, coarsely minced meat, and tofu, all cut in good sizes. The soup had a slightly Western-style taste, more like consomme, and was also filling. The side dishes, such as pickled vegetables, were a nice touch. The rice was a bit hard to chew if eaten plain, but would probably go well with fried rice. The almond jelly served as a dessert seemed homemade and had a rich flavor. Overall, I had a satisfying experience trying the Mapo Tofu at this local Chinese restaurant. The influence of the minced garlic may be a matter of personal preference. I would like to come back and try the fried rice next time, as the location is convenient. Thank you for the meal.

Mixed noodles? Numbing mala-style soba? I forgot the exact menu name. The soba was at the top of the menu and seemed to be the recommended dish. It had an authentic Chinese flavor and was surprisingly delicious. The price of 990 yen was reasonable. The combination of egg, char siu, and cucumber with the noodles was great. I prefer spicy mixed soba with plenty of ingredients over the recent trend of soupless tantanmen, so this dish was perfect for me. The almond milk that came with it was not the usual almond jelly but a rich and creamy flavor, which was also delicious. This Chinese restaurant, which opened in January 2023 in a location near the MaxValu Kosei store next to Higashi Ward Office Station, has seen many restaurants come and go, but this one was a great find. While the taste alone would be rated 4.0, points were deducted for not providing chopsticks for the noodles (I ended up using komatsuna to eat the remaining bits), not asking about spice levels or numbness adjustments, and the lack of tissues or paper napkins on the table.

I finished my errands at the ward office and was looking for a place to eat lunch when I spotted a big sign for Chinese mixed noodles. I decided to go in and see. Inside, I found a ticket machine right away. I thought they only had noodles, but there were a few side dishes available as well. I checked the ticket machine again and found a set meal option. I got the set meal with shrimp and nut stir-fry. After about 10 minutes, all the dishes arrived. The taste was decently good. They also included almond jelly as a service, which was the best part of the meal.

The underground Toyo Line "Higashi Ward Office Station" 2nd entrance is just a few seconds walk from Twinkle 137 1F, where "Tsukumo Restaurant" opened on January 21, 2023. I had noticed the sign before the opening, and about a week after the opening, I visited with my wife for a weekend lunch at around noon. There were two groups of customers before us, totaling three people. The restaurant had a counter with five seats facing the wall, and five movable two-seater tables. The ticket machine at the entrance was a rare sight in a Chinese restaurant. After looking over the menu, we ordered "Ebi Chili @990, Set Meal @200, Fried Rice @880." The operation was run by a male chef in a cooking hat in the kitchen and a female server on the floor. We sat at a two-seater table. The dishes arrived in 12 minutes. The Ebi Chili was the first to come... The Set Meal included white rice, pickled vegetables, and soup. The Ebi Chili had a weak balance of sourness, spiciness, and sweetness, and the texture of the shrimp was lacking. The white rice was dry and unappetizing. The Fried Rice looked good but lacked flavor and aroma, and the large shrimp on top also had a disappointing texture. The soup served with the Set Meal and Fried Rice was too strong for my taste. The almond jelly dessert served after the meal was tasty but the portion was small. Overall, the lunch was somewhat unsatisfactory. The variety of noodle dishes on the menu might be the highlight of the restaurant. If I have the chance to revisit, I would try the noodles. Thank you for the meal.

2023/1 First Visit January 21, 2023 Congratulations on the opening of the store. Today in Sapporo, the weather is extremely stormy. There was a blizzard all the way to the shop. It's impressive that the shop opened today, but it seems that the bad weather is keeping customers away. This location used to be the delicious curry shop "Nikudaku Curry PAIKA45," which used rare meats, but unfortunately closed. Before that, it was the Chinese restaurant "Menya Gaburi," which paid homage to "Ramen Taisho." The layout of the shop is almost the same as "Menya Gaburi," clearly a takeover. "Fried Rice" 880 yen A large portion of fried rice with shrimp. The fried rice is moist and delicious with plenty of char siu. The seasoning is elegant, reminiscent of hotel Chinese cuisine. It's a delicious fried rice, but for this price, I would expect at least some soup and pickled vegetables on the side. Still, this fried rice shows the skill of the owner. "Thick Sesame Oil Noodles with Oyster Sauce" 990 yen Chosen by my family. It was the first time my family tried warm mixed noodles. The oyster sauce creates a rich and flavorful dish. This also showcases the skill of the owner. The ingredients include komatsuna, char siu, mizuna, bell pepper, onion, and fluffy egg. It has the taste of high-quality hotel Chinese cuisine. "Black Vinegar Mixed Noodles with Scallion Oil" 990 yen Chosen by my daughter. After a taste, I noticed that the black vinegar flavor is not very strong, which actually emphasizes its elegance. It's also delicious. The ingredients are the same as the other mixed noodles, so it's a bit disappointing that there's no visible difference. "Almond Jelly" We were served "Almond Jelly" as a complimentary dessert. It has the almond flavor and a milky taste that I like. It's smooth and delicious almond jelly. All of the dishes are very delicious Chinese cuisine. Looking at the accolades displayed in the shop, it's clear that the owner is highly skilled in the world of Chinese cuisine. If the quality is on par with hotel Chinese cuisine, then I think the prices are quite reasonable. However, in this area of Higashi-ku, it may still give off a "expensive" impression. Across the street from this shop, there is the popular Chinese restaurant "Hokkaifanten Higashiten," and nearby there are other popular Chinese restaurants like "Chuka Chubo Shinoa," "Bohai Restaurant," and "Chuka Maruchyo." It's a competitive area filled with popular Chinese restaurants. To survive, some bold strategies may be necessary.

"Tan Tan noodles and rice set."