I visited the restaurant after watching "Asteroid City" at Theater Kino. I made a reservation over the phone around 5 o'clock, and the earliest available time was 8:30, so reservations are a must. Unfortunately, when I arrived at 8:30, they had run out of rice, so I couldn't have the fried rice I wanted (sad). Appetizer: Mapo Harusame, served warm. It's spicy and flavorful. Sichuan Water Dumplings (4 pieces): 480 yen, the skin is thick and chewy. Sichuan Mapo Tofu: 880 yen, not too spicy for Sichuan standards. It's quite filling. Mao Zedong Spare Ribs: 990 yen, you get 2 large spare ribs. Highly recommended for younger folks, but a bit too greasy for me, and I felt a bit of heartburn. Chinese Ramen: 580 yen, the soup is rich and soy sauce flavored. Great value for this price. It's a good value, with bold flavors typical of a local Chinese restaurant, but it may have been too strong for my taste as an older person. Highly recommended for younger folks. Thank you for the meal.

Visited during the Tanuki Koji Festival night. Ordered the Szechuan-style stir-fried chicken wings, delicious pickled vegetables and pork, and Showa-style fried rice. Perfect for pairing with spicy drinks. The fried rice was moist and well-timed. Will definitely come back and reserve a course next time.

The air core vegetables near Tanuki Koji were really delicious!! The old-fashioned fried rice was also very tasty!! The dumplings had a soft and juicy filling inside the chewy skin. I was very satisfied with the affordable prices and casual atmosphere!! Thank you for the delicious meal!

A yellow tent shining in the corner catches the eye. A trendy, popular restaurant that I had been curious about for a while. I decided to visit on a weekday at 3:30 pm, but unfortunately they were not open for business at that time. Apologies for assuming it was like a typical Chinese restaurant in town. I returned at 5:00 pm, and they asked if I had a reservation. It seemed like the small restaurant was fully booked. I was seated at the counter, which was luckily available. The place was so busy that it was hard to place an order. I ordered a Sapporo Black Label beer for 680 yen and enjoyed it. I also ordered crispy spring rolls (2 for 480 yen) and avocado with salted kelp (480 yen). The spring rolls were easy to eat but the inside was somewhat cold. The appetizer cost 380 yen. The packaging was old-fashioned, but the atmosphere was modern. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I had a feeling of a local Chinese restaurant! I arrived late, so they didn't have rice and gyoza, but I accepted that and entered. I ended up wanting to try it! With 2 beers, I had a marinated egg and char siu kimchi ramen. The flavor was rich and went well with the beer. While I was enjoying it, the marinated egg and char siu arrived. They were delicious too. The ramen was also tasty, but after 2 beers and the appetizers, my stomach was a bit full so I couldn't finish it. (Sorry) When I come to Sapporo again, I will go to eat gyoza!

I finally visited a Chinese restaurant in Tanukikoji, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido that I had been curious about. Here's what I ordered: - Chairman Mao Spare Ribs ¥980 - Zasai and Pork Dish ¥480 - Refreshing Garlic Cucumber ¥380 - Spring Rolls (2 pieces) ¥480 The Chairman Mao Spare Ribs were what I was really looking forward to trying, and they did not disappoint. They were so flavorful and had a generous portion. I put on the vinyl gloves provided and enjoyed them heartily. They were perfect for pairing with drinks. The Zasai and cucumber were great side dishes to balance out the richness of the spare ribs. They were refreshing and delicious. The spring rolls were also satisfying and filled me up. This restaurant is always popular, so I recommend going later in the evening to avoid the crowds. However, be aware that some items may sell out. Overall, it was a great meal.

My young friend recommended this place as delicious, so I decided to go and try it out. I invited my friend to join me so we could try a variety of dishes together. When we arrived, we found out that reservations were required as the place was usually full. The restaurant had a Chinese theme with red decor, and we were seated on the second floor which had a retro feel with posters of old Japanese singers. We ordered a variety of dishes including stir-fried vegetables, pan-fried dumplings, mapo tofu, sweet and sour pork, shrimp chili, fried rice, yakisoba, along with drinks like beer and cocktails. The service was a bit slow as they were prioritizing reserved orders, but everything eventually arrived. The dishes were tasty, although the stir-fried vegetables were made with different vegetables than expected. Overall, it was a popular spot among young people and a fun place to enjoy a meal together.

- Reservation required; when visited, those without reservations after 7pm on Sundays were not allowed in (I had a reservation so I was able to enter) - Non-smoking establishment - Customers include middle-aged salarymen, young men and women, parents and children, with a wide range of ages - The atmosphere is lively but not too noisy [Ordered Items] - Mapo tofu rice bowl: Delicious with a good amount of sansho pepper. Less spicy than "Gyoza Xiao Long Bao Fujiyama Sapporo Kita Exit" - Gyoza: Had a slightly different taste. Average. - Water dumplings: Delicious sauce. Prefer these over the gyoza. - Tsingtao beer: Chinese-made, fruity and easy to drink. I like it.

I went to Benbera Network Company to eat soup curry, and on my way back, I passed by a restaurant that caught my attention. I decided to have dinner there. The name of the restaurant is Machichuka Katsue Shokudo. What caught my attention was the retro feel with old FANTA signs and food samples from the Showa era. I imagined that there would be an old lady as the proprietress, but when I entered the restaurant, all the staff were men. The person who seemed to be the boss asked, "We don't have gyoza, is that okay?" Since I wasn't there for gyoza, I sat at the counter. It seems gyoza is popular here. The guy serving at the counter was a bit blunt. I ordered a Sapporo Classic beer for ¥480 and quickly finished it, so I ordered another one. Then, I ordered my dinner - Szechuan Mapo Tofu for ¥850 and Showa-style fried rice for ¥680. After ordering, the guy asked if I wanted Mapo Donburi instead of fried rice. It seemed like a misunderstanding, so I was relieved. The Szechuan Mapo Tofu arrived first. It was silky smooth due to the tofu used and had a gradual spiciness that opened up as you ate. The numbing sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns was great! I enjoyed it with my beer. When I had eaten about a third of the Mapo Tofu, the fried rice arrived. It was moist and contained char siu, green onions, egg, green peas, and naruto. The slightly strong flavor made it easy to eat with a spoon. I wanted a large portion of it. I really liked these two dishes! I tried to order some pan-fried shumai, but they were sold out. Too bad. It was a classic Chinese restaurant experience, and I loved it! Thank you for the meal! Next time, I want to try their unique drinks with all-you-can-drink, as well as the gyoza, shumai, and noodle dishes that were sold out this time.

Arrived before 5:30 pm on a regular day. There were group tourists on the 2nd floor, followed by two more groups. It opened about a year ago on the corner of Tanukikoji 7-chome and Odori side. It seems to be part of the growing "suEzou" series in Sapporo. I've been curious about it since it opened, but never had the chance to visit as it only operates at night. This time, I had some business nearby in the evening, so it was my first visit! The interior is a "neo-Showa retro" style, reminiscent of a Showa-era diner. The counter is divided by transparent acrylic panels. The background music is by Anzen Chitai? Or Hiroshi Tamaki? I'm not sure, but the songs are unfamiliar. There are two waitstaff and two kitchen staff. The female server asked, "What would you like to drink?" but I replied, "Just food, please." The menu prices are excluding tax, so be aware. This time, I ordered the "Sichuan Mapo Tofu" (935 yen) and the "Showa Fried Rice" (748 yen). There is a half portion option for the Mapo Tofu, but it was only 110 yen difference, so I went with the regular size (laughs). The Mapo Tofu arrived first after about 10 minutes. The numbing and fragrant Sichuan pepper flavor was excellent! The tofu was smooth! It was slightly spicy for someone who prefers medium spice, but it was pleasantly enjoyable. It's quite authentic and doesn't feel like your typical "Chinese diner." I wanted to eat it with the fried rice, but it took a while to arrive. They started making it right after I finished eating... for the later customers and they made three servings. Other than me, the customers were using it more like an izakaya, so it's understandable. Another 10 minutes later, the fried rice arrived. It was more generous than I expected. Instead of pickled ginger, there was Fukujinzuke in the middle, which was a nice surprise. The moist and fluffy rice had a nostalgic, slightly sweet flavor that was quite tasty! The taste of the diced char siu was also good! The thick Fukujinzuke added a nice texture. Overall, it was satisfyingly delicious! It's a bit on the pricier side for a "Chinese diner"... but if the prices were tax-inclusive, the balance with the quality would be more acceptable. The bill was rounded down to less than 10 yen. Two dishes filled me up more than I expected. Next time, I'll try the "Gomoku Ankake Yakisoba."

Visited at 7:30 pm on December 6, 2022. During my visit to Sapporo last month, I walked from the hotel to Susukino and came across a super intriguing restaurant at a corner of a crossroad. The name of the restaurant was written as "Machichuka" and the menu and interior design were full of Showa era vibes. Today, after ice walking, I visited the "Machichuka Suezou Katsue Shokudo" restaurant. There were two groups of customers before me, with one group on the first floor and one on the second floor. As a solo diner, I was guided to the counter seat and quickly looked at the menu. First, I ordered a drink (Sapporo Classic draft beer ¥528). For food, I ordered dim sum including Szechuan dumplings (¥495), pan-fried dumplings (¥495), and spring rolls (¥495). The Szechuan dumplings and pan-fried dumplings had thick handmade skins and were a generous size. The chewy skin was quite delicious. The sweet and spicy sauce for the Szechuan dumplings was rich, and I dipped both the boiled and pan-fried dumplings in it. The spring rolls had a crispy skin and were filled generously, providing a satisfying bite. The taste was also quite good. While enjoying the dim sum, I ordered an additional drink (Katsue Highball ¥638). The Katsue Highball, which doubles in volume for an extra ¥100, was a great value. Even after finishing the dim sum, there was plenty of Highball left, so I ordered an additional dish of Kuroyo Sweet and Sour Pork (¥858). Kuroyo refers to black vinegar, so it was a black vinegar sweet and sour pork dish. It was quite tangy, but very tasty. It was quite a substantial dish, and I was getting quite full, so I ordered the finishing touch of Showa-style Fried Rice (¥748). The inclusion of narutomaki and Fukujinzuke made it a Showa-style dish. This dish was also quite substantial, and I was really full by the end, but managed to finish it. It was a truly voluminous Machichuka dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

I was drinking in Sapporo and feeling a bit unsatisfied when I stumbled upon a "Chinese town" restaurant. I ordered a bottle of beer and fried rice. Sapporo is a great city to enjoy Sapporo beer. The appetizer that came out was like mapo tofu with glass noodles, a bit too sweet and not satisfying. Now, about the fried rice... it was spicy. Personally, I felt the pepper was too strong. The pickled vegetables in sweet vinegar on top emphasized the spiciness even more. The restaurant seemed popular as customers kept coming in, but personally, I don't think I'll visit again.

I had been curious about the Chinese restaurant in town that I had seen passing by for a long time, so I visited it for the first time! I made a reservation and when I arrived, there were quite a few customers. I thought that the course menu was more cost-effective than the all-you-can-drink option, so I ordered a course! I chose a lemon sour for the toast since I didn't have beer. First, a plate of three appetizers was served! I thought there would be three types of appetizers on one plate, but each one came out separately and they were three times bigger than I had imagined, which surprised me. Then came the famous mapo tofu rice bowl. It was overflowing with mapo tofu, but it wasn't like they just added more rice to make it bigger, the mapo tofu was packed in tightly and it was amazing. Personally, it was a bit tough that the restroom was far away and it was non-smoking, but I enjoyed the experience of drinking at a Chinese restaurant in town! Thank you for the meal.

Town Chinese restaurant from the Showa era. Price is 680 yen for fried rice and 740 yen for a light drink. It's the perfect place for a casual drink. I remember the mapo tofu and stir-fried greens were delicious. The fried rice had a strong flavor of salt and pepper, and was moist. It's different from my usual preference, but it's delicious. The portion size is good and it's great value for money.

"I visited the popular Katsue restaurant in town for the first time. I wanted to try the empty-heart vegetable dish, but they didn't have it. The 'Stir-Fried Green Vegetables' I ordered instead was extremely garlicky and a bit risky to eat, haha. The spring rolls were tasty, despite burning my mouth while eating them. The liver with garlic and fried chicken were also good. The Showa-style fried rice was nostalgic and delicious. They only have one private room, but it's not a traditional sunken kotatsu, so you can't stay for too long. Overall, the menu is a bit limited, but it's a good choice for a small group."

On a Sunday night, I went out for an early business trip as usual. I wandered around trying to decide what to eat, and ended up entering a brightly lit restaurant. The interior had a Showa-era style, similar to the other restaurants that have been popping up in this area. It seems like they are all owned by the same company, with lots of windows that allow you to see inside from the outside. I sat at the counter and ordered a lemon sour (380 yen). It arrived quickly, but it was quite weak - I wondered if it even had shochu in it. It seems like there are many places that serve such weak drinks. Maybe they do it to encourage customers to order more? I found it disappointing. A complimentary dish of mapo spring rolls arrived, which were sweet and tasty. I also ordered four grilled shumai (380 yen), Sichuan mapo tofu (580 yen), and lightly pickled cucumbers (380 yen). The cucumbers arrived, cut into chunks with pickled ginger and shiso leaves on top. It was too light for my taste, lacking miso or umeboshi that would typically accompany it in a Showa-era izakaya. The mapo tofu was oily, sweet, and spicy, making me cough a little due to the strong spiciness. It was a different type of mapo tofu, with simple but decent flavors. Lastly, the shumai was grilled and greasy, but tasted average. I ate it with the soy sauce and mustard on the table. I ordered two more lemon sours and finished my meal. There were Captain Tsubasa and Slam Dunk manga books placed on the tables nearby, giving off a nostalgic vibe similar to the retro candy stores that were popular a while back. Overall, it was an okay dining experience.

During the weekend stroll, amidst the ongoing pandemic, I found myself craving for some dumplings. Remembering an article I had read in a magazine, I headed to this place where there were only a few customers around 1pm. I quickly took a seat at the counter. I decided to go for non-alcoholic drink and ended up ordering Sichuan-style boiled dumplings and Mapo Tofu glass noodles. The dumplings were freshly made and had a nice chewy texture. The sauce had a good balance of sweetness, richness, and a hint of ginger. The Mapo Tofu noodles were a perfect match, with just the right amount of spiciness and thickness. It could easily pass as a main dish. I wish they had alcoholic drinks though! Lastly, I added a bowl of Chinese noodles to finish off the meal. Although the soup looked dark, it wasn't too strong, and had a nice balance of sweetness and soy sauce aroma. The thin curly noodles were comforting, and the chopped green onions added a nice touch. Overall, the prices were reasonable and the portion sizes were perfect for 1-2 people. I look forward to trying their Shaoxing wine and pan-fried dumplings next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Chuka soba set 880 yen Chuka soba with rice, gyoza, pickled vegetables, almond jelly, and a drink included. The noodles were smooth but too stretchy and lukewarm! The green onions were spicy (lol). Is it common for local Chinese-style ramen to be lukewarm and have stretchy noodles? You can get a rice refill, but I didn't feel like it. It would be nice if you could choose a different dessert instead of almond jelly.

On a certain holiday, I happened to pass by a restaurant that was open at the right time. It is a Chinese restaurant belonging to the Suezo Group, located at Minami 2-jo Nishi 7-chome. The interior of the restaurant is relatively compact, consisting of a counter and a few tables, with customers coming and going during the latter part of the lunchtime. Japanese pop music plays in the background. From the menu, I chose the "Fried Rice Set (880 yen)" which came with a drink of Jasmine tea. The portion size seemed a bit small overall. The fried rice had a slightly sweet taste, with a topping of crunchy Fukujinzuke. The ingredients included egg, finely chopped kamaboko, green peas, and char siu. The substitute for the sold-out fried chicken, the baked shumai, was noticeably different from the steamed version. There was also some zha cai, a sour soup that was reminiscent of hot and sour soup, bite-sized almond jelly, and a large cup of Jasmine tea to finish. I couldn't help but wish that they would open a little earlier for lunch, as they seem to attract customers even during the daytime. Overall, it was a satisfying experience.

This is my second visit. I came back because I enjoyed the Chinese curry set I had last time. For lunch, they only offer set menus. I wanted to try yakisoba or mapo tofu, but they are not included in the set. I thought I ordered Chinese soba, but ended up with a fried rice set. Lunch comes with a drink, and they quickly served me green tea in a glass. The fried rice was light and a bit oily, not piping hot. The seasoning was good and tasty, with char siu, green onions, egg, naruto, green peas, and fukujinzuke on top. The two pieces of fried chicken were lightly seasoned and not hot. The soup was not Chinese soup but sour and spicy, thickened with egg. The pickled mustard greens were thinly sliced and oily. The almond jelly was delicious. Next time, I definitely want to try the Chinese soba. (June 2021)