Along KouShu Street in Hachigaya! After exiting from the south exit, it's about a 3-minute walk. I heard a new Chinese restaurant had opened just past the pedestrian bridge, so I decided to visit! It's called "yum." The main focus is on dim sum, and the quality is quite high! I'm definitely going to return to this great spot! The restaurant has 10 tables and 5 counter seats. Even though it just opened, it was quite busy with a lot of customers—impressive! There were many reservations as well. As for the basic offerings, it features Chinese dishes including dim sum, along with wine! There are also options like craft beer, whiskey, shochu, and Shaoxing wine. While the overall menu isn't extremely large, it's very well-curated and a great place! The food is divided into sections such as dim sum, steamed, boiled, cold dishes, fried, and a la carte items, and each dish has a robust flavor showcasing its ingredients! The dim sum, in particular, was exceptionally delicious! The crab shumai and chicken with perilla shorba looked incredibly appealing, and the crab flavor was excellent while the chicken and perilla added a nice touch! The xiaolongbao had plenty of soup inside and was well-prepared. The shrimp mayo was presented in a slightly unique way, but it was so tasty that I finished it all in no time! *Note: I had everything in halved portions this time! You can enjoy the drinks as well, and above all, both the chef and the staff were very friendly! They engaged in conversation and had a great vibe! This place seems poised to become quite popular!

Located in Hatagaya, yum (@yum_hatagaya) is a restaurant where a skilled female dim sum chef, who has experience in French and Chinese cuisine from Nishi-Azabu, creates exquisite dim sum and Chinese dishes. The restaurant opened about two months ago and has been bustling ever since. I finally got to visit, and it was a dream come true. The handmade dim sum features unique combinations of ingredients and flavors, making them incredibly delicious. During my visit, I enjoyed the chicken broth xiaolongbao, truffle xiaolongbao, lamb dumplings, spring rolls with cod roe and yuzu, and shrimp and basil spring rolls. Of course, the Chinese dishes crafted by the chef from Raku are just as delightful, including seared saury with green onion and pepper sauce, duck, and Taiwanese omelette with oysters and green chili. Each dish is served in smaller portions, similar to Raku's style, allowing for a delightful and easy-to-eat experience. The drink selection is impressive as well, featuring beer, highballs, natural wines, and even drinks made with Chinese tea, which is Watanabe's specialty. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner, savoring yum's unique dim sum and dishes while feeling the nuances and atmosphere of Raku.

I recently visited a dim sum restaurant that was opened not long ago, and I was drawn in by the background of the female dim sum chef. I really can't resist a good backstory. The place has a simple appearance reminiscent of dim sum spots in Europe and America, and it has that trendy vibe typical of Hatagaya. Every dim sum dish is of high quality, with the porcini shumai and snow crab spring rolls being absolutely exquisite. I would be happy if there were more rice dishes, but I guess it depends on how you plan to use the space. It might be nice to just grab a quick bite and move on to the next place. The menu seems to change quite often, so I'm tempted to visit regularly. However, there are just too many places in this area that I want to try, which makes it hard to go back to a single restaurant.

A newly popular dim sum restaurant has recently opened, and it's already fully booked on certain days. This place used to be a hamburger shop, and I had visited that restaurant once before, so when I arrived at the location, I immediately recognized it. Upon entering, I was impressed by the stylish combination of the stark concrete walls and the warm-toned wooden chairs. That day, I brought some colleagues for a company dinner to openly discuss various obstacles in our current work. We started by refreshing ourselves with some drinks and then dove into the food with xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). We opted for an à la carte selection: - Xiaolongbao - Crab shumai - Stir-fried squid and wood ear mushrooms - Shiso gyoza (steamed) - Lamb gyoza - Spring rolls - Almond tofu Overall, the quality of the dishes was high. Some items seemed to be focused a bit more on female preferences, offering a touch of an ethnic flavor. For instance, the stir-fried squid and wood ear mushrooms were generously mixed with cilantro, and the lamb gyoza had a strong lamb flavor that felt quite mutton-like. Although I forgot to take a picture, the barley shochu with soda was incredibly delicious, with a rich, sweet taste. The staff members were friendly and approachable, making the experience even better. It was a lovely restaurant! After making great progress on our work discussions, we wrapped up. Thank you for the meal!

I got some great news about a new restaurant, so I quickly made a reservation. We started with steaming hot soup dumplings, followed by pork and cilantro spring rolls with plump shrimp, and delicious celery dumplings. Everything paired perfectly with craft beer. We enjoyed the shrimp chili along with some recommended wine and Shaoxing wine, and I was thrilled by the unique texture of the shrimp. The chili sauce was perfect with the steamed buns. We finished with delicious roasted noodles, leaving us very satisfied with our dinner. Thank you for the lovely meal!

I recently visited a new dim sum restaurant that offers a stylish Chinese menu with craft beer and wine, and the dishes change every month, allowing you to enjoy delicious dim sum in a rotating selection. Today, I tried the new menu featuring chicken paitan soup with green chili soup dumplings, which were incredibly delicious. The truffle soup dumplings were also amazing! My favorite dish was the lamb grill dumplings; they were so good that I wanted to order more! The shrimp chili was a stylish take on the classic dish, served with cherry tomatoes, and tasted fantastic. I also enjoyed the nostalgic shrimp mayo with duck meat in a spicy red oil sauce; the duck was tender, and the sauce was exceptionally tasty. The sauce was so addictive that it was great with other dim sum and dumplings! The chef was charming, and the restaurant had a warm, homey atmosphere that made it very comfortable. I also loved the shrimp and cilantro spring rolls, as I'm a big cilantro fan!

Finally, the weather has become cooler and more comfortable. This is Takeda. After walking for about 10 minutes in this temperature and breaking a sweat, I arrived at yum for my second stop. I've been wanting to visit Hatagaya for a while but haven't had the chance until now. This is my first time in Hatagaya. I can hardly contain my excitement, forgetting all about the yakiniku I had at the first stop. Eating Chinese food for my second stop after yakiniku is quite something. Even though I'm full, my feet carry me lightly. If there's good food, I'll go anywhere! Here's what I ordered: - **Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)**: I had to start with the xiaolongbao. They are so cute, but when you bite into them, an incredible burst of deliciousness hits you. They are so tasty, and they go perfectly with drinks. - **Porcini Shumai**: The rich flavor of porcini is concentrated in these small, bite-sized shumai, making them easy to snack on. - **Snow Crab Shumai**: Eating snow crab in a shumai is a luxurious experience. I felt like a noble as I ordered some wine to go with it. - **Chicken with Perilla**: The perilla works wonderfully, making this dish refreshing. The balance between the chicken and perilla is just perfect. - **Yum's Lamb Gyoza**: These special lamb gyoza don’t even need a dipping sauce. They are tiny but pack a punch in flavor. Don’t underestimate their small size! - **Shrimp Mayo**: Juicy shrimp paired with mayo is an undeniable classic. The tanginess of the mayo is so appetizing. - **Duck with Hong You Sauce**: Just look at this perfectly presented dish! It resembles a handsome top student. As I took a bite, I was impressed. The duck is tender and moist, and the Hong You sauce—a sweet, rich glaze—enhances the flavor without overpowering the duck. It’s a must-try dish! - **Shrimp Spring Rolls** - **Mushroom Spring Rolls** - **Seasonal Sticky Rice Cake** - **Almond Tofu** The food was so wonderful that I ended up drinking a bit too much, and the wines curated by Sommelier Mr. Watanabe were incredible. His detailed explanations made the wine even better. The female chef in charge of the spiced dishes is a dim sum master, which explains the exceptional taste. This place is filled with the charm of its two wonderful owners. Thank you for the fantastic meal!

After work on Saturday, I, Tako-san, who loves not only curry but also gyoza, heard about a new dim sum restaurant that opened near Habagatya station on my way home and decided to check it out. It's run by a female dim sum chef who honed her skills at a famous restaurant, and I was looking forward to it. The shop is just a 3-minute walk from the station named "yum." You can confirm the location on Tabelog. When you think of a dim sum restaurant, you might imagine a traditional Chinese place, but "yum" has the charm of a stylish café or bar. Since it had only been open for about a week, there were many reservations from acquaintances, but I was lucky to get a table. I started off with a craft beer to quench my thirst and then ordered a variety of dim sum. There were steamed, boiled, fried, and baked options, which made it a bit difficult to decide. Most items were priced around 700 to 1,000 yen, with some serving two or three pieces. Since I was here with one other person, we didn’t want to fight over the three-piece options, but the staff kindly adjusted the servings for us! To start, we ordered “Duck in Spicy Oil Sauce” for 1,800 yen. Slices of duck atop a spicy oil sauce that, while known as "lar-you" in general Chinese terms, actually means "seasoning" in places like Sichuan. This sauce wasn’t just spicy; it had a fragrant depth and a hint of sweetness that made it exceptional, perfectly complementing the tender duck. Remarkably, the sauce later paired deliciously with the dim sum too! Next was “Dried Tofu and Pickled Vegetables” for 700 yen. I love dried tofu, so it’s hard to resist ordering it when I see it on the menu. Mixing it with pickled vegetables (zha cai) and cilantro was delightful. We then tried “Yum's Lamb Gyoza” for 900 yen. The small gyoza were fantastic, offering not only the rich flavor of lamb but also a pleasant acidity from the sundried tomatoes. Unlike typical lamb gyoza, this had a subtle refinement to it. For our steamed items, we ordered 2 servings of “Xiaolongbao,” “Snow Crab Shumai,” and “Chicken with Shiso.” I apologize for not knowing the exact prices since the staff adjusted the servings for us (but on the menu, Xiaolongbao was 800 yen for 2, snow crab shumai was 800 yen for 3, and chicken with shiso was 700 yen for 3). I felt quite pleased with my menu choices. Sipping the rich broth from the Xiaolongbao, savoring the aroma of the snow crab, and enjoying the chicken complemented by the shiso was a joy. Eating various types of dim sum is truly the fun part! I also tried “Ham Sui Gok with Laksa Curry” for 800 yen. This is a type of fried dumpling filled with a mixed filling, sometimes referred to as a Chinese-style pirozhki. Here, it was filled with a Laksa-flavored mixture, and being one bite-sized, it was easy to pop into my mouth! I could have eaten more, but I decided to head to another place since it was the day before a holiday. Next time, I plan to try all the dim sum varieties and the “Ebi Mayo.” Thank you for the wonderful meal!

A cute restaurant specializing in dim sum has opened at Hatagaya Station on the Keio Line! The chef is Nishihara, and the service is provided by Watanabe. Both of them have experience working at the Azabudai series and the restaurant Ren in Nishiazabu before joining yum! The adorable dim sum, along with dishes like samosas and empanadas, make up a delicious lunch. The dry tofu and preserved vegetables dish is particularly appealing to me as I've been hooked on dry tofu lately! The highlight of the meal was the recommended shrimp mayo—this is a must-try! It was incredibly delicious, possibly the best I've ever had! I highly recommend it. I also forgot to take pictures, but the fried noodles were exceptional as well. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Visit on October 15, 2024. Location: 4-minute walk from Hatagaya Station. Reservation made; unclear about the number of people, so no fixed reservation. Number of people: 2. Price: 4,900 yen per person. Ordered: - Duck in red oil sauce - Chicken with burdock - Chicken with shiso - Zuwai crab shumai - Porcini shumai - Shrimp and spring chrysanthemum dumplings - Lamb gyoza - Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) - Truffle xiaolongbao - Saltwater dumplings - Laksa curry - Shrimp and pak choi spring rolls - Shrimp mayonnaise flower buns - Plain baked noodles - Almond tofu - Fig Roma cheesecake - YUM squash Notes: The restaurant is a dim sum and wine place located in Hatagaya, just a 4-minute walk from the south exit of Hatagaya Station. It's about a 10-minute walk from Sasazuka Station. The restaurant is on the first floor of the Kōei Mansion in Hatagaya. The dim sum chef is Minori Nishihara, and the sommelier is Yoshiyoshi Watanabe. It opened on October 11, 2024. The restaurant has irregular holidays and operates from 5 PM to 11 PM, with the last order at 10 PM. There are a total of 15 seats, including counter and table seating, with no private rooms available. Reservations are accepted both by phone and online via Tabelog. The restaurant can be rented for private events. Credit cards are accepted, but electronic money and QR code payments are not. The restaurant's Instagram provides updates on holidays and new menu items.

**Features:** A 4-minute walk from Hatagaya Station, this restaurant offers authentic dim sum and wine crafted by a female dim sum chef. It is open on irregular days. Chef Minori Nishihara and sommelier Yoshiyoshi Watanabe come from "Ren," a Chinese-French restaurant in Hiroo. It opened on October 11, 2024. **Menu items include:** - Duck in red oil sauce (1,800 yen) - Dim sum platter (includes chicken and burdock, chicken and shiso, snow crab shumai, porcini shumai, shrimp and spring chrysanthemum) - Yum's lamb fried gyoza (900 yen) - Xiao long bao (800 yen) - Truffle xiao long bao (1,000 yen) - Laksa curry with salty water dumplings (600 yen) - Shrimp and pak choi spring rolls (500 yen) - Shrimp mayo (1,300 yen) - Steamed buns (150 yen each) - Crispy noodles (800 yen) - Almond tofu (600 yen) - Seasonal sticky rice dumplings with fig (600 yen) I visited the restaurant I had been looking forward to before it even opened. I have been captivated by Minori’s dim sum for about 3-4 years, so I was truly happy to finally visit. The prices per dish are reasonably low, so I could order without worrying about the cost! Even on my first visit, I managed to try almost the entire menu (laughs). The content is said to change with the seasons, so there will always be something new to enjoy! The dim sum is undoubtedly delicious, and the other dishes were generally fantastic as well. My personal favorites were the duck in red oil sauce, shrimp mayo, and lamb fried gyoza. Sommelier Watanabe was also present, so wine lovers can enjoy a pairing of Chinese dishes with wine. The service was polite, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I feel I could easily drop by alone, so I hope to make time to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

On Friday night, I visited a hidden bar with four friends that I had heard about over the weekend. This bar offers handmade dim sum by a female dim sum chef and wine. It is located a short 2-3 minute walk west of Hashimoto Station on the Koshu Highway, and we arrived around 9 PM on the opening day. The cozy interior was packed, so I was glad we made a reservation! We started with Qingdao Beer and enjoyed a variety of dim sum including duck in red oil sauce, dried tofu with pickled mustard, truffle soup dumplings, lamb grilled dumplings, crab shumai, porcini shumai, shrimp with spring chrysanthemum, shrimp mayonnaise, shrimp chili, chicken neck steamed with black bean sauce, and roasted noodles. (Note: I drank a lot of various wines, so I’m sorry I don’t have more detailed information, just photos). The chef, Minori Nishihara, and sommelier, Yoyoshi Watanabe, opened this dim sum bar on October 11, 2024. I learned that Nishihara specializes in dim sum, which is different from traditional Chinese cuisine. Watanabe has experience as a sommelier at several famous and popular restaurants in Tokyo and Kanagawa, making a great team with Nishihara. We started with the Qingdao Beer, which is usually a pilsner (green), but we had the lager type called "GOLD." There were so many kinds of dim sum that it was hard to decide, which was a delightful dilemma. I also recommend the a la carte options, as everything was delicious and worth a revisit. The shrimp mayonnaise and shrimp chili made it hard to choose just one. Although we drank heavily, it was easy to use this place, and it’s very convenient. We had a truly wonderful meal!

A promising new restaurant for natural cuisine and small plate Chinese dishes. Everything was generally delicious, and the cozy atmosphere was wonderful. I will definitely visit again!

The wonderful dim sum made by a female dim sum chef is truly impressive. The presentation is beautiful, and I was especially moved by the succulent crab shumai. I will definitely use this place again.

All the dishes had a rich flavor and were delicious. Everything was served in small plates, so I could order various items and enjoy the experience. The dishes and glasses were also stylish.

As expected from a dim sum master! The lamb dumplings and the roasted noodles were incredibly delicious. Even though the restaurant was packed, the dishes came out quickly and the service was efficient! There are also various wines available, which made it fun! I loved the food and I'm really impressed! The way to the restaurant from the station is easy to understand too! I'm so happy they open at 5 PM! I will definitely come again!

Everything I had was so delicious (,,•﹏•,,) Especially the shrimp chili — it had a cute appearance that I've never seen before, and it was quite spicy, which is perfect for me since I love spicy food! The sour drink was like a homemade lemon sours, and it was also delicious; I could drink it endlessly (՞ ᴗ ̫ ᴗ՞)