Visited for lunch and tried the Tan Tan Men and Fried Rice set for 750 yen (tax included). After going to the Iwamizawa store, I found out they have one in Shin-Kotoni and decided to go there right away. The portion was way more than expected for a single serving. It came with salad and dessert, and the price was unbelievably reasonable! They also offer Jasmine tea and coffee for free, which is much appreciated. I personally like spicy food, so the Tan Tan Men was satisfying in terms of portion size, but the spiciness and kick were a bit lacking for me. I'll try adding more spice next time to customize it to my liking.

In September 2019, I enjoyed the mapo tofu and hot pot at a Chinese restaurant. A Chinese person I work with recommended this place, saying it was very close to authentic Chinese cuisine and delicious. The atmosphere was cozy and homey. I ordered the Sichuan-style hot pot, which was offered in a very spicy option. I also had some fresh wood ear mushroom sashimi and a cold beer. The owner kindly offered me a Chinese menu to try. It was a nice experience, and the food was delicious. Overall, it was a great meal.

I visited the restaurant around 6 pm on a Saturday evening. I was very hungry because I had a busy day at work. My husband had been curious about this restaurant for a while. It is located near the supermarket we often visit. When we arrived, there was only one other customer in the restaurant. We were told to choose any seat we liked, so we sat at a table towards the back. Looking at the menu, I noticed they had a daily special set meal, so I decided to order that. For the second dish, we wanted noodles, and even though I was tempted by the spicy tantanmen, I ended up choosing the Cantonese noodles. About halfway through the meal, I realized I had forgotten to take a photo! I had recently started writing reviews and hadn't gotten into the habit of taking photos before eating, plus I was so hungry that I completely forgot (oops). So, unfortunately, I only have photos of the exterior of the restaurant and the daily special menu. The daily special set meal was curry-flavored stir-fried chicken, served with rice, soup, salad, and almond jelly for dessert. At 680 yen including tax, it was a great deal. It took a bit of time for the food to be served, but when it arrived, everything was piping hot and delicious. The soup and salad were tasty, and although the stir-fry was a bit on the salty side, the vegetables were crisp and the rice was perfect. The Cantonese noodles were also served hot, with plump shrimp, squid, vegetables, and plenty of wood ear mushrooms. However, when I took the first bite of the noodles, I was surprised at how soft they were – almost to the point of feeling like they were overcooked. But as I continued eating, I started to appreciate the soft texture, and it became quite enjoyable. I believe the Cantonese noodles were around 780 yen. While we were eating, a couple of Chinese customers arrived, and my husband mentioned that it's always a good sign when Chinese people eat at a Chinese restaurant. Whether it's the Japanese-style seasoning or the authentic flavors, I personally enjoyed the meal. It's also great that they offer set meals on weekends. Oh, and I almost forgot – we also had some dumplings! I think they were around 450 yen for a serving of 5. The dumplings had a thick and chewy skin, which was different from the crispy thin-skinned dumplings I usually prefer, but they were still delicious. In the end, we ordered three dishes and spent less than 2000 yen for both of us, and we left feeling very satisfied. The cost performance was excellent. It was a great dining experience. Thank you for the meal!

I haven't had Taiwanese ramen in a long time and felt like trying it again. However, they only serve pork bone soup now, and the regular Taiwanese ramen is no longer available. For me, Taiwanese ramen isn't just about pork bone soup. So, I decided to try the "Sanra-men," which is unique to this restaurant. It's a white Sanra-tan with lots of pepper instead of chili oil. The soup is very delicious with just the right amount of spiciness. The only downside is that the noodles are too soft. Is this how noodles are supposed to be at a Chinese restaurant?

One weekend, after finally being able to visit due to the change in regular holidays, I encountered temporary lunch closure consecutively, but after persevering, I was finally able to enter the restaurant on my third attempt. This Chinese restaurant is located in Shinkotoni, Kita-ku. The parking lot, which used to accommodate 2 cars during the previous Chinese restaurant era, now seems to have space for about 4 cars in front of the store. The interior of the restaurant seems to have retained the nostalgic atmosphere of the previous Chinese restaurant, and they also offer complimentary coffee or warm Oolong tea. The background music playing is Japanese pop songs with a melancholic vibe in the local language. From the menu on that day, I was tempted by the 680 yen daily special of curry-flavored stir-fried chicken, but for the first visit, I decided to go with the "Mapo Tofu Set (750 yen)" recommended by the kind lady. Upon taking the first bite... Oh! It's really good! It doesn't have the intense spiciness of Sichuan style, nor does it resemble typical Japanese town Chinese cuisine; it leans more towards the image of Chinese town Chinese cuisine. The Mapo Tofu was generously served on a large plate, with the umami of the local miso and soup base coming through, and the balance of saltiness and spiciness was spot on. I could also taste a hint of spiciness from the dried chili peppers, chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorns. The daikon salad with a mayonnaise-like dressing, a flavorful egg drop soup with plenty of ingredients, and the option for free refills of rice to go with the main dish made the meal even more satisfying. As I was contemplating finishing with almond jelly, the kind lady offered a complimentary cup of hot coffee to end the meal. I had a heartwarming lunch experience reminiscent of a Chinese town Chinese eatery. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I came to this shop that I had bookmarked in the neighborhood. They have various options like ramen sets and set meals. I couldn't find the "mapo men" that I saw in a previous review, so I decided to try the "gomoku yakisoba" instead, which costs 750 yen. The dish is served on a large plate and comes with pork, shrimp, squid, quail eggs, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, cabbage, and more. The flavor is quite light, not too heavy, and the sauce is on the watery side. That's why they provide a spoon. It feels like something is missing. Towards the end, I added some black pepper to enhance the flavor, which made it tastier. The noodles are well stir-fried but have a light and somewhat hollow texture. I felt like there could have been more noodles for such a large plate. As I finished eating, I noticed "mapo men" on the menu board and it looked delicious, so I would like to come back to try it.

Facing the New Kinu-like Fourth Street, it's surprising to see a restaurant here. Normally, if you want to eat ramen, you would go to "Menya Kotei" or Lawson on the main street. I myself almost passed by and was planning to turn left four times to get there, but ended up finding "Manchinkaku" by turning left only twice. Why is there a restaurant in such a place? Even I, who have driven along Fourth Street many times, found this place for the first time. It's impressive that they are able to operate in such a location. So, forgetting about the other option, I greeted them and decided to go in. Inside, there are five table seats available. Now, what should I order? Looking at the menu, the lunch "Ramen Set" for 890 yen seems like a good deal. I'm also interested in the set meals, but I think I'll go with the Ramen Set here. Huh? The single item "Tantanmen" for 850 yen is excluded from the set, but the "Seafood Ankake Ramen" for the same price is included in the set... The decision is made - Tantanmen for 850 yen! Let's eat! The noodles are a bit too soft, and the soup is a little light in flavor. However, the soup is very creamy and would probably be delicious if it were a bit stronger. I couldn't really taste the sesame flavor, but the soup felt very gentle and smooth. So, with each sip using the spoon, I ended up drinking the whole bowl. As for the noodles that were initially soft, they remained soft until the end, so maybe that's just the type of noodles they use. I also tried the takeout "Gomoku Yakisoba" for 750 yen later, and it was delicious too. Since the basic flavors suit my taste, I would like to try their set meals next time.

February 2016, on a weekday at 12:00, there was one group of customers before me and one group after me. I decided to try the "Sweet and Sour Pork Set Meal" for 780 yen (tax included) after a long time. It was served in about 10 minutes along with the order of four people before me. The set meal included sweet and sour pork, salad, soup, almond jelly, pickled vegetables, and rice. The sweet and sour pork was freshly made and delicious, just like last time. In June 2015, I tried the "Shrimp Mapo Tofu Set Meal" for 680 yen (tax included), which was the first time I had eaten mapo tofu at a restaurant in years. I'm not a big fan of mapo tofu, but I decided to try it this time since it had shrimp in it. The dish was served in about 5 minutes. However, unlike last time, the rice was not as tasty this time. The dish included shrimp that were plump and tofu that was silky smooth. The flavor of the miso-based sauce was rich, with a moderate level of spiciness and numbness. The set meal also came with pickled vegetables, although it was different from what was written on the menu. I didn't mind since I like both types of pickled vegetables. Overall, the dish was enjoyable, but I missed having a cup of coffee after the meal. In May 2015, I discovered a Chinese restaurant located behind Toratetsu in Shin-Kotoni. The restaurant had reopened, and I decided to try their lunch menu. At 12:10 on a weekday, there were three groups of customers before me and four groups after me. The menu included a tempting "Sweet and Sour Pork Set Meal" for 780 yen (tax included). The dish was served promptly and included sweet and sour pork, salad, soup, almond jelly, pickled vegetables, and rice. Additionally, there was complimentary self-serve coffee. The meat in the sweet and sour pork was diced small and had a tangy ketchup flavor, with generous portions. The vegetables were crunchy and fresh, and the salad seemed to emphasize the importance of eating vegetables. The soup was thick and delicious, and the almond jelly was average. I noticed a sign saying "Free self-serve coffee for one cup" near the entrance, so I enjoyed it with the almond jelly. Although I don't usually eat ramen, the ramen set meal with fried rice included seemed like a good deal, so I plan to try it next time!

The fried chicken is delicious when freshly fried! The fried chicken that comes with the ramen set is delicious when freshly fried. Is the ramen noodles Taiwanese style? They are slightly pale colored Chinese noodles. The seafood ramen set has good value for money. During lunch, you can also enjoy a cup of coffee self-serve and take a little break. The location of the restaurant is a hidden gem, tucked away from the main street.

Located a little off the main street, near Shin-Kyomise 4-chome, this restaurant has parking for about 4-5 cars. It has a Chinese-style decor with red as the main color. I tried the Taiwan ramen set, which was slightly spicy but flavorful and delicious. It came with fried rice and fried chicken, so I was quite full! I always thought Taiwan ramen was a Nagoya specialty, but I wonder if they have it in Taiwan too? The staff were foreigners, maybe Chinese or Taiwanese. They offer party courses, samgyetang, and homemade kimchi (unfortunately not available that day), as well as Korean dishes. Although I went for lunch at a late hour, more and more people kept coming in afterwards. It's a casual and welcoming place for locals to dine.

This time, I ordered a ramen set for 850 yen, choosing Taiwanese ramen and rice! The Taiwanese ramen was spicy and delicious, and it came with 4 pieces of fried chicken, making it very satisfying. The staff at the restaurant were friendly as always. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal! *･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･* I had been talking with my darling about this restaurant for a while. It is located in a residential area, and we happened to pass by it. We ordered the seafood ankake ramen set for 850 yen, which came with fried rice and fried chicken. The ramen set allows you to choose from 7 different types of ramen and either fried rice or regular rice. The daily special on this day was fried chicken. My darling ordered the pork bone Taiwanese ramen, and I ordered the fried rice. We were served barley tea or water in large glasses. While sipping on barley tea, I looked around the restaurant. The staff seemed to be Chinese, as they were speaking Chinese. The waitress was very friendly and spoke good Japanese. The handwritten menu board had a charming feel to it, which made me want to support the place. Before I knew it, my seafood ankake ramen set arrived, with three large shrimp in it. They were fresh and delicious, and I felt very happy. Even though they were important, I gave one shrimp to my darling. The ramen was filled with squid, Chinese cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, and other ingredients. The salt ramen, which I don't usually eat, was surprisingly tasty. The fried chicken that came with the set was also delicious. My fried rice was small but flavorful, with a good amount of pepper. The waitress kindly escorted us outside after our meal. The food was delicious, and the service was great. Next time, I will order the spicy Taiwanese ramen. Thank you for the meal! ＼(^o^)／

On the day of my visit, I originally planned to go to a different restaurant. However, due to the main road being congested, I ended up taking back roads and stumbled upon this restaurant by chance. It is located in a residential area with no standout features, so only locals would notice it. Upon entering, I saw a relatively large menu sign and about 8 customers already seated. The table seats were almost full, so we sat at a raised table where a woman, possibly the owner, was managing the place. After looking at the menu, we decided to order the lunch set which included ramen and a side dish (daily special, no choice). One of my companions chose the seafood ramen, while the other bravely opted for the pork bone Taiwan ramen (first time trying it). The set also came with fried rice, and on that day, the side dish was fried chicken. We waited quite a while for our food and had to ask for water (laughs). The smell in the restaurant was pleasant, and we waited with some anticipation. When the food arrived, I found the Taiwan ramen to have a slightly spicy but very smooth and gentle flavor, with the noodles being slippery and well-flavored. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy as expected. As for the fried rice, it had a unique seasoning that was both refreshing and packed a punch with a mix of saltiness and spiciness. I was intrigued and would like to come back to try other dishes. However, I think the price of 850 yen is a bit high, considering the location, so maybe 700 yen would be more appropriate.

I went to Shin-Kotoni in Kita-ku. It's a Chinese restaurant called Manchinkaku, run by the brothers of the Manchinkaku in Iwamizawa. I drove there this time. There are four parking spaces in front of the restaurant. There is also a fresh market nearby, making it convenient for shopping. Inside the restaurant, the decor is typical Chinese style with red as the main color. There were lovely paintings of clouds and pine trees on display. I heard that they had just recently opened. The wife manages the floor, while the husband manages the kitchen. The wife speaks Japanese well, but there were still some communication gaps, so please be understanding when visiting. Now, starting with drinks. Jasmine tea was served as a complimentary drink, which was nice. I ordered a glass of Shaoxing wine. After a toast, we ordered our food. We started with the Crab and Egg Stir-Fry (680 yen). It was visually vibrant with plenty of crab. The first bite tasted a bit salty, but it was delicious. The price was quite reasonable compared to other places. We also ordered the Sichuan-style Water Boiled Beef (950 yen), which I believe was the most expensive dish on the menu. It was spicy but had a refreshing aftertaste. The dish was filled with plenty of cabbage, leeks, and thick slices of beef. This is also a recommended dish. We also had the Chow Fun Set Meal (750 yen), which turned out to be a lunch menu item. It was very filling with a generous amount of side dishes. The same goes for the Bean Sprout and Leek Stir-Fry Set Meal (680 yen). I heard that the restaurant gets very crowded during lunchtime. It's cheap, filling, and delicious, so I can see why. The dumplings were flavorful even without dipping sauce. They were delicious and went well with rice. I definitely need to come back for lunch sometime! We had a great meal once again. I think it was around 3000 yen for three people. Thank you very much.

This shop located near the Shin-Kotoni fresh market seems to have opened less than a year ago. Today, we ordered pickled vegetable fried rice, sliced kikurage mushrooms, spring rolls, glass noodles, dumplings, Bang Bang Chicken, and sweet and sour pork with black vinegar sauce. The portions were relatively generous and the flavors were very easy to eat. Perhaps they have made the taste slightly milder for Japanese customers. There are many shops with high turnover in the Shin-Kotoni area, and many vacant tenants, so I hope they continue to do well in the future.

February 8, 2016 (Monday) *All prices include tax Sister: Chicken Karaage Set Meal (with salad, soup, and side dish) ¥750 Brother: Gomoku Yakisoba (with side dish) ¥750