I go back and forth between Sichuan and Tokyo, and while I introduce hot pot to my friends in Tokyo and enjoy it together, I often find myself thinking that it’s just not the same as the original. The biggest difference is the freshness of the meat, especially the offal. The ingredients in authentic hot pot restaurants in Sichuan and Chongqing are incredibly fresh. When you’re there, you realize that the essence of hot pot is not just about the spicy broth; it’s about quickly cooking fresh ingredients to savor the pure flavors and textures of the meat and offal. This restaurant, rare in Japan, offers fresh duck intestines and also has the essential beef tripe! In Japan, many hot pot options are strangely labeled as medicinal hot pot or emphasize Yunnan mushrooms, making it hard to find the kind of hot pot you would experience in Sichuan or Chongqing. However, this restaurant truly captures the local essence. The head chef is also from Chongqing, which is a good sign for the quality of the food. This is a great place!

I ordered some mysterious dishes like "pig brain" and "phoenix tail kidney flower," and they were incredibly delicious! I was unsure about the sauce combinations, but the staff helped me mix them, which was a huge help. The sauce was super tasty. The interior of the restaurant was cute, and I definitely want to come back!

My stomach and my bottom are quite shocked right now! The spicy soup was surprisingly hot, but the white soup was very mild and delicious. I would love to eat there again. Next time, I plan to order something for beginners!

I really enjoyed this place as I love hot pot and ethnic cuisine! The authentic aroma of spices, the level of spiciness, and the delicious condiments at the seasoning station were all satisfying. The soup pot was actually bigger than it looked in the photos. It's over 1.5 times the size of a regular pot. A note for those who aren't accustomed to spicy food: even the least spicy option for the Chongqing hot pot broth was still quite spicy, so it's best to clearly communicate with the staff if you're really sensitive to heat. They offer pork and lamb, but the lamb was the best—very rich and tasty. The pork, on the other hand, shrank immediately when put into the broth and appeared somewhat cheap. Among my dining companions, the mountain jellyfish was very popular. We chose a two-broth option, didn't order any drinks, and ended up eating until we were full for 3,600 yen at lunch. Since the broth itself was a bit pricey, it might be better to visit with multiple people. I liked it so much that I want to go back again.

The restaurant had a great atmosphere. There were many locals, which made it feel authentic, and although there were some dishes I found challenging, they adjusted the spiciness for me, and everything was very delicious. I was satisfied with how well the male staff treated us. Thank you for allowing us to visit the basement of the restaurant as well.

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant because it was popular on social media. As I approached the place, I could already smell the distinct aroma of mainland China, which raised my expectations. I ordered a moderately spicy soup base, and initially, I found it slightly overwhelming, but as I continued eating, I got used to it. I had a Chinese companion with me, which made the ordering process smooth and efficient.

I love hot pot, so I've been visiting various hot pot restaurants! This place I tried for the first time was quite spacious, and since I went around 3 PM, it was empty. However, I was shocked to find that there were very few ingredient options, and I couldn't find my favorite ingredients. I would be really happy if they could increase the variety of ingredients!

Good evening, I'm Kozue, a beauty acupuncturist. Recently, a friend who loves hot pot told me about an interesting hot pot restaurant, so I visited Tenfu Hotpot Street in Shinjuku. The restaurant is located about a 5-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station, in the basement of a building. Descending the stairs, you enter a retro China-inspired atmosphere spread across three basement floors, where you can enjoy authentic Chongqing hot pot. This time, we ordered two pots of hot pot that offered two types of broth each. We chose from four broth options: Chengdu Beef Fat Special Broth (very spicy), Plant Oil Special Broth (mild), Special Sichuan Pepper Broth, and Tomato Broth. The Chengdu Beef Fat Special Broth was very spicy since we chose the “very spicy” option. The Plant Oil Special Broth was light and had a Japanese flavor to it. The Special Sichuan Pepper Broth had a strong peppery taste and a spicy kick. The Tomato Broth had a tangy flavor with a nice tomato taste. For the ingredients, we had: - Seafood platter (shrimp, scallops, squid, white fish, crab stick) - Shrimp - Beef and lamb rolls - Vegetable platter (Chinese cabbage, pumpkin, tomato, potato, bean sprouts, etc.) - Seasoned quail eggs - Phoenix tail kidney flowers - Duck blood, among others. There were also many unique ingredients that are hard to find in Japan. One standout ingredient was the duck blood. It’s a food made from coagulated duck blood, and its texture is jiggly with a little elasticity, but it’s easy to chew. It’s a popular ingredient in China and Taiwan. Since we had a group of six for this meal, being able to order four types of broth allowed us to enjoy a variety of flavors, which was great. It seems that ordering a course would be more economical, so I plan to do that next time. Thank you for the meal!

Hot pot is gaining popularity in family restaurants in Japan, but the "authentic" hot pot experience still seems to be found mainly in central Tokyo or around Yokohama's Chinatown. The place I visited, "Tianfu Huoguo Xiangzi," has an interesting background, with its first store opening in Brisbane, Australia, and locations all over the world. So, how does it measure up? **Atmosphere**: The restaurant is very glamorous, decorated with elements inspired by early 90s China. For example, the signs inside include mock-ups of the bus route maps from Chongqing during that era, as well as parodies of advertisements from that time. Anyone who has visited China during that period would surely get a smile from this. The first basement level has ordinary four-person seating, while the second basement level boasts a spacious area with a loft, making it hard to believe it’s actually in a basement. Just visiting for this sight is worth it. **Food**: My friend ordered, so I didn't take pictures of the menu, but we chose two types of broth: "Mala broth with beef tallow" and "Mushrooms, beef tripe, and chicken bone broth." The total, including the ingredients and drinks, came to just under 18,000 yen. The broth, as expected from a place with international acclaim, is authentic— the mala broth has a strong flavor from Sichuan pepper and chili, enhanced by the richness of the beef tallow. The white mushrooms, beef tripe, and chicken broth are surprisingly rich, reminiscent of ramen broth. The ingredients ranged from 380 to 580 yen, which is standard pricing. We opted for "mild spiciness" in the mala broth, but it was still quite spicy, so those who are not used to spice might want to go for the lowest level, “mild mild.” If the broth starts to run low, don’t hesitate to ask for a refill; especially the mala broth, as it becomes spicier over time as the liquid evaporates. It’s advisable to repeatedly add broth to adjust the spice level.

I heard that this hot pot restaurant, which is located in a great spot with easy access from Shinjuku Station, serves authentic Chongqing hot pot with beef tallow, so I decided to visit for the first time. The interior has a trendy neo-Chinese vibe, and it's very clean and well-maintained, which is a big plus! It was delicious!

I visited for authentic hot pot for the first time. The interior of the restaurant is elaborate and has a high entertainment value! The staff are Chinese, making it feel like I’m really in China! The hot pot broth was delicious, and the ingredients were quite fresh and tasty! The staff were friendly, making for a fun time. I will definitely come back!

Despite being right in front of Shinjuku Station, the restaurant features multiple intricately designed floors with a deep and China-inspired theme, giving it a spacious and theme-park-like feel. There are many unique dishes on the menu that you wouldn't typically find elsewhere, making for an extraordinary experience. If you're not good with spicy food, it's recommended to go for the "small spicy" soup and order the oolong milk tea, which seems to be quite popular as everyone was requesting it.

I recommend this delicious and authentic hot pot that is perfect for spicy and fatty food lovers. The pot can be split into halves, so even if you go with a few people, everyone can enjoy their preferred flavors. There was a long line outside, so it's better to make a reservation.

A genuine hot pot restaurant. Most of the customers were Chinese, which suggests that the flavors are authentic. According to the Chinese patrons, this place has the best taste. The interior and atmosphere make you feel like you’re in China. The menu is incredibly extensive. It was the first time I tried pig brain, which tasted similar to cod milt. Thank you for the meal!

This is a genuine Chongqing hot pot restaurant. All the staff are Chinese, and the interior is decorated in a colorful style typical of Chinese hot pot restaurants, making you feel as if you're in China. The hot pot ingredients include a variety of options such as lamb, river fish, meatballs, dumplings, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and potatoes. They even have a dessert called bingfen (a jelly-like dessert made from agar). I highly recommend this place not just to true Chinese food lovers, but to everyone!

We made a reservation for seven people and visited the restaurant. Many of our members are not good with spicy food, but the peppery soup and tomato soup were both delicious even at medium spiciness. ❤️‍✨ The restaurant's most popular dish, the beef fat hot pot, was quite spicy even at "little little spicy," so those who are sensitive to heat should be cautious. When we told the staff, "It's too spicy to eat," they kindly adjusted the spiciness for us. Also, ordering milk tea with the spicy soup helped to temper the heat, which was great. The staff were all very friendly and kind, and the restaurant itself was clean and a truly wonderful authentic hot pot place! I definitely want to visit again.

I love hot pot more than anything in the world, so I visited this place with a friend who is knowledgeable about China and also loves hot pot. I can't believe there's such a restaurant right in front of Shinjuku Station! It's super Instagram-worthy! The flavor was amazing, and my friend, who knows authentic taste, was satisfied with the spiciness. It's a bit pricey, so I wish it were a little cheaper; I'd love to go back again!

It's like a fun Chinese pop-themed amusement park. When I visited in the evening, I found the hot pot surprisingly upscale, so I decided to order "momiji" (which are chicken feet) and Qingdao beer instead. The appearance was quite unsettling, but the taste was delicious (spicy). The hot pot might be more reasonably priced if you go during lunch. Looking around, it seemed that there were not many Japanese customers. There's an exit in the basement called Subnado, but if you enter from there, the staff might get a bit flustered, so be careful!

I visited Tenfu Hot Pot, which is right by the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. It was a cold day, so I was looking for a spicy hot pot. The atmosphere inside the restaurant has a neon Chinese vibe, creating an entertaining environment. I ordered a hot pot that allowed me to choose from two types of broth: a mushroom broth and the Chongqing special. The Chongqing special is a rich broth packed with beef fat. It has heaping amounts of chili and Sichuan peppercorns, and it's a must-try at this restaurant. You can choose from mild to very spicy, and since I enjoy spicy food to a moderate extent, I opted for the mild level. It’s a real hot pot place, so it’s important not to overdo it. Even at mild, it was spicy enough to open my pores! However, it was within a range that I could still enjoy. The duck intestines were crunchy and flavorful without being gamey, which I found delicious. The pork seemed to be coated with potato starch, keeping it from drying out and allowing it to absorb the flavor easily, which I think worked well for the dish. I highly recommend trying the dipping sauces available for an additional charge. You can make your own sauce with classic ingredients like cilantro and garlic, as well as some unique sauces that you might not expect. Overall, it was authentic but still approachable for Japanese tastes. There were many customers speaking Chinese around me, which indicates that the local crowd might enjoy the flavors here as well. Thank you for the meal!

The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice, and I thought I could handle the spiciness, but it turned out to be quite spicy! The taste is, of course, delicious♪

This is my first time trying hot pot! It's an irresistible deliciousness for those who love spicy food! I ordered some extra seasonings, and when I dipped the meat and seafood into them, it made everything even more tasty!