My favorite restaurant in Osaka is always crowded with people looking for their famous mapo tofu lunch set. This time, I visited for dinner and ordered the following dishes: "Drooling Chicken" for 1400 yen, "Scallops, Shrimp, and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Salt" for 2000 yen, "Sichuan Mapo Tofu" for 1400 yen, "Shanghai Crab Miso Silk Tofu Stew" for 2500 yen, and "Seafood Ankake Fried Rice" for 2000 yen. All the dishes were delicious, but my favorite was definitely the Sichuan Mapo Tofu. The balance of sweetness and spiciness, as well as the perfect level of heat, made it stand out. I usually prefer it on the spicier side, so this time I found the regular level a bit lacking in kick. The Shanghai Crab Miso Silk Tofu Stew was also rich and flavorful, with a delicious crab aroma. Although the prices for each dish are a bit high, the portion sizes are generous, making it a satisfying meal for a group of about four people. I look forward to returning soon to enjoy the spicy kick of the mapo tofu once again.

First visit. "Chirirenge" in Tatsuhashibori. Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Today, I visited "Chirirenge" for the first time, taking advantage of an outing for work. It is a popular restaurant, with the most popular dish being the Mapo Tofu, as the chef is from the renowned Chinese cuisine restaurant "oil" in Fukushima. Finally, I was able to visit here. 12:13 Waited outside and was 12th in line. It's very popular. Placed my order along the way. 12:42 Entered the restaurant. Seated. 12:48 Set meal arrived. 13:02 Paid the bill and left. Mapo Tofu set meal (large portion) 1500 yen *Free rice refill The authentic Mapo Tofu with homemade spicy oil and Sichuan pepper is delicious with a numbing and spicy kick. I opted for the large portion to fully enjoy it, and it was definitely the right choice. Of course, you can have unlimited rice refills. The popularity of this dish is well deserved. It was a delightful meal, and I'm curious about their evening course menu. #Chirirenge #Tatsuhashibori

Mapo tofu set meal Chinese-style bowl set meal Address: 3-4-1 Maison Arcadia 1F, Tatsuimabori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Phone number: 06-6539-1990 Business hours: [Lunch] 11:30-14:30 (until ingredients run out) [Dinner] 18:00-22:00 (Last order 21:00) Regular holiday: Sundays and irregular holidays, closed once a month

I don't know how many times I've been to this top-ranking cheap and delicious Chinese restaurant in Osaka, Chili Renge. This time, I had their classic lunch menu, the Mapo Tofu, which was of course delicious. I particularly like their Mapo Tofu, which brings out spiciness with aromatic spices. But what I really love at this restaurant is the Yodare Chicken on the evening menu, as well as the Normal Fried Rice and Sweet and Sour Pork. A restaurant that serves delicious basic menu items is always a good choice, isn't it?

I've always wanted to visit this place and finally made it here. There were many menu items that caught my eye, but since it's my first time here, I ordered the signature dish, mapo tofu. After a few minutes of waiting, the soup arrived. Hmm... there's meat in it. I usually don't expect much from Chinese egg drop soup, but this one has a good flavor. This looks promising. And then the mapo tofu. Oh my goodness. This is delicious. The Sichuan pepper seems different from others. It's a unique and not overpowering flavor. So far, this mapo tofu takes the top spot. It's amazing.

I visited around 11:40 am on Saturday. There were already about 10 groups waiting in line. I got seated before 12:30. I placed my order while waiting in line, but it took about 15 minutes from seating to serving. The taste was just right, with a good balance of spiciness and a hint of sweetness. The portion was just enough to finish eating. I ended up feeling very full. It's a dish that can be summed up in one word: delicious.

The Szechuan restaurant "Chili Renge" has amazing Mapo Tofu. It's incredible. I've never had such delicious Mapo Tofu before. It's shocking. I've been traveling all over Japan for work, but had to rush to Osaka due to a sudden death. A star has fallen. I reflected on the ephemeral nature of life. I organized a solemn gathering in Kyobashi, Osaka, during summer vacation, as the Imperial Hotel was fully booked and managed to secure the last room at Hotel New Otani thanks to my Rakuten Diamond membership. Osaka and Kobe are places where I have many friends and acquaintances who all welcome me warmly. A cool and stylish junior influencer who travels nationwide invited me to try the Mapo Tofu for lunch, saying, "I think you'll love it, my favorite senior is there every day. It's mouthwatering." I immediately said "I'm in." I felt like I was getting lost in a remote island, but ended up drinking until morning in Shinchi before returning to the hotel. I met up with Tatsuro, who runs the most flashy apparel brand in Japan, and he treated me to lunch. I am quite picky about Chinese food. I have conquered Michelin three-star Chazen Hana in Minami-Azabu, and Michelin two-star Fulei Hua in Azabu-Juban, among others. I have also tried the Mapo Tofu at Akasaka Sichuan Restaurant in front of Hiranokuchi station in the National Ryokan Association building, and the Mapo Tofu made by Chef Komoda, a renowned chef who has worked at 4000 Chinese restaurants and whom I ask to make New Year's dishes every year. However, the Mapo Tofu at Chili Renge surpassed them all, truly exceptional and astonishing. This is wonderful. The lunch Mapo Tofu costs ¥1,100, which would easily be ¥5,500 in Tokyo and fully booked every day. Although I am not familiar with Osaka, the driver who picked me up drove me around tirelessly. The restaurant is located in an office building between Nishi-Shinjuku and Nakano-Sakaue, with a long line of about 25 people. Despite the scorching heat, no one in line would give up their spot. Internally, I thought there was no way there could be such delicious Mapo Tofu in the countryside, but it was truly delicious. The master of the restaurant, who hails from a famous Chinese oil shop, leads the staff efficiently. After a 15-minute wait, the Mapo Tofu arrived. I wanted to show off my expertise in Chinese cuisine by trying Mapo Tofu at the top 100 Chinese restaurants in western Japan, but after just two bites, I had to admit, "I'm sorry, this is really delicious." It was of a level that is not easily found even in Tokyo. It was that amazing. The taste was a perfect blend of spiciness and sweetness, leaving me speechless. Despite the hot weather reducing my appetite, I hesitated to ask for more rice. The egg soup complemented the dish perfectly. There was not a single flaw in the dish. It was the best lunch I've ever had. Osaka, you cannot underestimate it. I discovered La Tour near Shin-Osaka. It's a great location. As someone who has rented in Nishi-Shinjuku and Daikanyama, I must say, it's a nice place. It was the best Mapo Tofu I've ever had. With the ability to discover, share, and visit gourmet restaurants around the world, Tabelog is the best social networking service. Unbeknownst to me, I unknowingly reached the 2nd spot on Yahoo! Trending Words, 9th on Google, and 8th on Twitter trends.

The Ma Po tofu lived up to its reputation, with a rich flavor and perfect level of spiciness. I also couldn't resist ordering the daily stir-fried vegetables. The restaurant has plenty of parking nearby, which was convenient for me as a driver. I definitely want to come back at night as well.

The Ma Po Tofu set was overall carefully prepared with attention to detail. - Ma Po Tofu: Rich in spices. It feels like the authentic taste. Quite spicy, so be careful. - Glass noodle salad: Delicious. It has a mayonnaise flavor, but the taste is strong and the vegetables are crunchy. I think if you cut corners, it can become watery or the vegetables can become limp, but this one is delicious. - The tea was a well-chilled jasmine tea. It was just right for a mouth that was burning from the spiciness, and I was happy.

At a social gathering, I used the course menu for the first time. Starting with drool chicken, followed by sashimi, stir-fried shellfish, and beef oyster sauce stir-fry, it was a meal full of volume. And to finish, their famous mapo tofu. Of course, you can have unlimited refills of rice. The mapo tofu here is the best ever, not only with the savory taste of the meat but also a slightly sweet touch from the oil. I can confidently say that there is no other place that can beat this. By the way, adding all-you-can-drink for 6,000 yen is an amazing deal. Thank you for the feast!

Lunch was my first time here. It's really crowded, but the turnover is decently fast. The numbness and umami flavors are so delicious - you can really get hooked on this taste! The mapo tofu has a lot of oil. It costs 1,100 yen. The strong jasmine tea helps cleanse the palate. I wonder if the small dishes are always the same. I don't like mayonnaise, so I couldn't eat it. I'm sorry.

I rode my bike from the sushi restaurant in front of Temmangu Shrine to here and I'm tired. Around 12:40, I saw one person in line, so I ordered the mapo tofu lunch. I was quickly shown to a seat at the back counter. The food was served in about 5 minutes. The mapo tofu was spicy! Honestly, the best part was the oil, which is said to be the best in Osaka. I tried to eat it with as little chili oil as possible. The meat was sweet and tasty, but it felt like my standard for mapo tofu was different from the restaurant's and the general public's. The rice was average. The soup meat was also delicious. I paid 1100 yen in cash and now I'm going to the convenience store.

I arrived at the restaurant at 13:02 and there were 12 people waiting ahead of me. At 13:08, I checked the menu outside the restaurant and placed my order: mapo tofu set meal with extra rice and a draft beer. I entered the restaurant at 13:20 and sat at the counter. The food was served at 13:32. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for the mapo tofu since I'm used to the Kansai style, but this was the best I've ever had. It was delicious and not too spicy, but I personally would have liked a bit more numbing sensation and heat. I'd like to try the "extra spicy" option next time. Thank you for the meal. I left the restaurant at 13:50.

I visited after a long time. This place is always bustling, and if you don't time it right, it's hard to get in smoothly. Yesterday, when I arrived a little before 2 o'clock, there was still a line. (Photo) Today, when I arrived right at 2 o'clock, the closed sign was already up. Although there were empty seats in the restaurant, I was turned away as the sign said entry was until 2 o'clock. It has become a popular place with many customers, but I was a little disappointed. It was a visit at a delicate timing, but it was the one word from the part-time staff, "Ah, we're already done!" that made me feel lonely.

Chilirengé is a popular spot in this area. While there are many curry places around, there are also a lot of places serving mapo tofu. However, the best places always have long lines. It's best to go early to avoid waiting too long. The mapo tofu here is Sichuan-style, with a refreshing aroma of sansho pepper and a distinctive numbing sensation. It wasn't exactly my cup of tea, but it was still delicious. However, the staff seemed inexperienced as they were just wandering around and didn't provide utensils or water even after the dishes were served. Overall, it was a tasty meal.

A popular Chinese restaurant in Awa-za. The owner is from the popular Chinese restaurant "Chinese Cuisine OIL" in Fukushima. The interior of the restaurant is casual and inviting. Enjoy the Hong Kong-style juicy char siu, the creamy spring rolls, the tender beef in spicy soup, and the flavorful Sichuan mapo tofu. The Fujian fried rice is rich and full of seafood flavor. This restaurant offers high-quality Chinese cuisine.

I had always wanted to go to this Chinese restaurant. I thought it might be hard to get a reservation, but surprisingly I was able to make a same-day reservation. However, when we arrived, the restaurant quickly filled up with customers coming in one after another. It's definitely a popular spot. We ordered recommended dishes like sweet and sour pork, and they were all delicious. The portion sizes were quite large, so my friend and I, who were a party of two, quickly became full. I love Chinese food, but I think I prefer Chinese bars where you can order more dishes. However, if you come with a group of four or more, I recommend ordering a lot of dishes so you can try a variety of flavors. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Chile Renge in Abazu for the first time! It might be better to make a reservation before going! The mapo tofu and shumai were incredibly delicious and I was very satisfied♡ Overall, the seasoning was on the sweeter side, which I personally really liked! I wish this restaurant was closer to my home. I want to go again! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

In this edition of "Mapo Tofu Quest", we look back on the journey of eating our way through various places. This time, we visited "Chinese Restaurant Chile Renge", run by a chef who used to work at "Chinese Cuisine Oil". During our first visit, we could taste the unique deliciousness of Mapo Tofu at "Chinese Restaurant Chile Renge" while still feeling the influence of "Chinese Cuisine Oil". Now, let's see what we discovered this time... The following will continue in the form of photos.

Today, despite having a day off from work for a long time, I really wanted to eat the mapo tofu here, so I drove all the way here for lunch (* 'ᵕ' )☆ It's always crowded, but this time I was smoothly guided to a seat. The restaurant was full, and the chef was working alone in the kitchen, diligently preparing the orders. I sipped on the cold jasmine tea served first while waiting patiently. After a while, the ultimate mapo tofu set arrived in front of me! With egg soup, spring roll mayonnaise, and hot rice, the balance with the ultimate mapo tofu is amazing! I just dove into eating it with all my heart. You can have unlimited rice refills, and I had two bowls on this day, and it just goes so well with the rice. The right amount of spiciness and numbness makes this mapo tofu really delicious. It's already a well-known restaurant, but I almost don't want it to become more famous because I want to come back for this taste. Thank you for the meal ＼(^o^)／

Mapo tofu set meal for 1100 yen. This is my favorite mapo tofu I've ever had! The minced meat adds a rich flavor, and the spiciness is just right. It goes really well with rice. The minced meat is sweet and delicious, and by the time I finish eating, I feel satisfied and full of sweat.