On the fifth day of my business trip to Sapporo, I visited Tenbo-san for lunch with a local business partner couple. It is located at Minami 2-jo Higashi 2-chome, on the outskirts of the Nijo Market area. Tenbo-san is a hidden gem of a local Chinese restaurant loved by the locals. We arrived a bit late around 12:10 due to the piled-up snow. The interior of the restaurant was sparkling clean. It is a small restaurant with only 7 counter seats, 1 table for 2, and 1 table for 4. We were worried about getting a seat during lunchtime, but miraculously, a 4-person table was available. On the table, there were soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, pepper, shichimi (seven-flavor chili pepper), garlic, chopsticks, toothpicks, and a pitcher of water. After being seated, glasses were brought to us. Tenbo-san is a place where you always have a hard time deciding what to order because everything is delicious. This time, we ordered: - Gomoku Chahan (fried rice with five ingredients) for 780 yen - Liver and leek stir-fry (a la carte) for 680 yen - Pan-fried dumplings for 450 yen - Stir-fried bamboo shoots for 400 yen, totaling 2,310 yen. The set meal menu allows for a 100 yen discount for ordering individual items. The pan-fried dumplings and stir-fried bamboo shoots were meant to be shared among the three of us. It took a bit of time due to the crowd, but the dishes started arriving one by one after about 15 minutes. First, we had the Gomoku Chahan. It had a cute visual with a quail egg on top. The color was dark, and the texture was moist. The ingredients included chashu (roast pork), shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, green peppers, carrots, and eggs, making it a luxurious type of fried rice. Pickled ginger was also served on the side. The chashu's fatty part, shiitake mushrooms, and the sweetness of the carrots were distinctive, making it a delicious fried rice. The soup that came with it was also comforting in this cold weather. Next was the liver and leek stir-fry. It had a refined seasoning, and the liver was fresh and tender without any unpleasant odor. The bean sprouts and leeks were crunchy and not overcooked. The pan-fried dumplings had a slightly thick and chewy skin. The simple stir-fried bamboo shoots were so delicious that it's a must-order. In an area with many famous local Chinese restaurants like Fuhou-san and Koushu-san, Tenbo-san stands out with its slightly refined seasoning that is recommended for women as well. Be sure to visit at least once.

Liver and leek omelette. 950 yen. The portion is generous and delicious. It's tasty, but I couldn't keep up with the heat from the gas flame and ended up sweating profusely. I ate while sweating non-stop and ended up exhausted. The taste is good, so I will revisit when it's cooler. Maybe in about half a month.

I ordered the following items: - Green onion soy sauce ramen... 850 yen - Grilled dumplings... 500 yen It seems like liver is popular at this restaurant. I tried a bit of the liver with onion and spicy stir-fry that my companion ordered. Even though I'm not a fan of liver, I found it relatively easy to eat. The green onion soy sauce ramen was light and just to my liking, which made me happy. The dumplings were a bit greasy, though. The air conditioning was weak, so during the hot summer, people who are sensitive to heat might end up sweating a lot. Thank you for the meal.

Sapporo lunch fried rice with liver and leek for 750 yen. Located near Nijo Market, this Chinese restaurant offers a smaller portion of fried rice, and you can order liver and leek separately for a 100 yen discount from the set menu. The fried rice is moist and both dishes have a strong and satisfying flavor. It would be appreciated if the space between the counter seats was a bit wider.

Today, I chose to visit Tenbo-san after carefully selecting from various options. The market is packed with tempting eateries, especially seafood ones. I had the "Otsukare-nama" with beer and warm pickled vegetables, which was surprisingly delicious. The menu at Tenbo-san is extensive, making it hard to decide what to order. I went with the Liver and Leek Stir-fry with extra rice and extra portion, which was flavorful and satisfying. Despite the small size of the restaurant, the service was quick and efficient. The chef's skills with the wok were truly impressive. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience at Tenbo-san.

I went to Tenbo, a place I've been curious about for a while, on July 22nd. I arrived a little before 12 o'clock and was lucky to find it not crowded. I ordered just the fried rice. The fried rice had a good and consistent flavor that is likely enjoyed by many people. Thank you for the meal.

[Visit date: Mid-July 2023] Visited around 11:00 am on a weekday, and the rating at the time was 3.61. Listed as one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the EAST on Tabelog. The exterior doesn't give off a typical Chinese restaurant vibe, so it might be easy to overlook. Inside, the restaurant has a slightly warm atmosphere. I sat at the counter with one seat between each customer. The place was about half full. Here's what I ordered: - Liver and Chive Ramen (¥850 including tax) The dish arrived in about 5 minutes. The sweet liver and crunchy vegetables were delicious. I recommend adding garlic and chili oil from the condiments on the table for extra flavor. I finished the meal in about 10 minutes and paid in cash. The ramen was tasty. Thank you for the meal.

I love going to Chinese restaurants. This one is located near Nijo Market and is listed as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog. I visited for lunch. The interior has a counter and tables in the front and back. The menu is extensive! I had a hard time deciding, but I ordered my favorite, fried rice. They had fried rice with various ingredients, but I chose the regular one. The owner was in the kitchen, sweating as he continued to stir the wok. He prepared each dish, like liver and leek set meal, ankake yakisoba, mapo noodles, and fried rice, with care and speed. The fried rice and Chinese soup arrived. The fried rice had a slightly sweet flavor. It was moist rather than dry, and I found it simple and delicious, making it easy to keep eating! This is delicious. I love fried rice, and this one here is really good. Even the fried rice from Hokkaido is of high quality. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I stopped by Tenbo for a Chinese lunch while out. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was almost opening time (11:00), but the counter seats (6 seats) were almost full. Most of the customers, mainly elderly men, seemed like regulars. I decided to order the mapo men, which combines both set meals and ramen. The owner was working quickly behind the counter, creating delicious sounds one after another. The food was served in about 5 minutes after ordering! The mapo tofu didn't have as much thickness as I expected. The ratio of soup to mapo tofu was 7:3, with the soup being the dominant part. This made it feel a bit watery, and I couldn't taste the richness of the mapo. However, the egg noodles were cooked perfectly firm, so they were enjoyable. Overall, it didn't make me crave for white rice.

I had dinner at the popular Chinese restaurant "Tenbo" located on the north side of Nijo Market. Since I had a late lunch and wasn't very hungry, I decided to go for the "Fried Rice" (750 yen) for a light meal. The owner was busy cooking alone, efficiently preparing several dishes at the same time. It seemed like the customer before me had also ordered the fried rice, so two portions were made at once, causing a slight delay. The fried rice was cooked in a hot wok and served piping hot. It was a simple dish with eggs and finely chopped char siu, moist and slightly oily. There was a female staff member who seemed to be a part-timer, but she appeared to still be learning as the owner was also handling the cash register.

I wanted to try this place for a while, so I arrived before opening and waited in front of the store. As soon as it opened at 11:00, I was the first one to enter. I looked at the menu and ordered fried rice, dumplings, and sauce liver yakisoba. The fried rice was moist and had a rich oily flavor, simple yet delicious. The dumplings were hot with juicy meat inside. The sauce liver yakisoba was a unique experience with chewy noodles, sauce, vegetables, liver all mixed together. I have never tasted yakisoba like this before, and I finished it in no time. The soup that came with it complemented the meal perfectly. By the time I finished, the restaurant was full. It's no surprise, the food was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Ordered fried rice and mapo tofu. There are about 7 counter seats and one table seat. The menu is extensive and I had a hard time deciding because there were so many tempting options. The fried rice and mapo tofu were both delicious.

I visited a popular restaurant in Sapporo alone, aiming to casually explore different restaurants without feeling self-conscious. When I arrived at the restaurant at 6:00 pm, there was already a group of regular customers inside, chatting with the owner. Another regular customer arrived after me, making me feel a bit awkward as a first-time visitor. However, everyone was considerate of my presence, so I didn't feel uncomfortable. The restaurant was smaller than I expected, with seating for about 20 people, and the owner was running the place by himself. The open kitchen was impressive, and the owner's humble and friendly service left a good impression on me. The regular customers were helping themselves to beer from the fridge, and the owner casually stepped outside for a smoke, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The fried rice arrived in about 5 minutes, with a simple soy sauce base and a good balance of flavors. The small but flavorful dumplings were a delight, bursting with juicy meat when bitten into. The soup was average, a bit salty for my taste. As I left the restaurant, I realized that it was still in the preparation phase, which explained why there were no other customers besides the regulars. I felt a bit out of place among the regulars, but overall, it was a unique and enjoyable experience. Can't wait to visit again!

I ordered liver and garlic chive ramen and dumplings. The noodles in the liver and garlic chive ramen were incredibly delicious, with a nice chewy texture and a sweet liver and garlic chive topping that complemented it well. It was exquisite. The dumplings had finely chopped filling and were juicy, which was also delicious.

Thank you for serving me delicious Chinese food even though you are not openly operating. I had a great time chatting with you. Please take care of yourself until my next visit! Your restaurant is loved by many, so you must stay healthy!

Bus center, Nijo Market area. A popular restaurant that was selected for the first time in the Food Log Top 100 Chinese Restaurants 2023! I visited before, but I never expected it to be selected for the top 100. There are so many menu options, so I need to try more dishes to fully experience the quality of a top 100 restaurant. My wife and I visited to see the restaurant's true capabilities. We arrived a little after the 11 am opening time, but we were able to enter smoothly. When we entered the restaurant, there was a strong smell of oil, especially near the counter seats. We were seated at a table, and we ordered a set meal and noodles, choosing different items. Here are our reviews: - Five-Ingredient Yakisoba (900 yen) Rating: 3.5 Served with Chinese soup. The noodles were a white Sapporo style with a curly texture. The strong aroma of Sapporo noodles was not to my liking, but the yakisoba was well-cooked and delicious. The sauce paired well with the spiciness and vinegar. The vinegar was tasty! Overall, the dish was above average and delicious. The quality of the table condiments was high. - Liver and Garlic Chive Set Meal (850 yen) Rating: 3.9 My theory is that you cannot judge a restaurant without trying a dish with stir-fried vegetables. Also, the first bite has a 10-second expiration date. The high heat and skillful shaking of the wok create perfectly crunchy vegetables that are hard to replicate at home! The liver and garlic chive dish was amazing, with fresh and crunchy bean sprouts and garlic chives that were expertly cooked. I recommend eating it right away before it loses its crunchiness. It was truly delicious. My wife and I even fought over it when it started to soften (laughs). Dishes with bean sprouts, garlic chives, bell peppers, and cabbage are recommended. [Rice] Very delicious!! For under 1000 yen, this rice was perfect! It had a normal firmness, a good fragrance, a slight stickiness, a little glossiness, and was just the right type of rice for Chinese cuisine. [Soup] I'm sorry, but we couldn't drink it. It was too strong for us. It made us thirsty, but I'm sure many people would enjoy it. It's a matter of personal preference. [Pickled Vegetables] Crunchy and delicious. Even adding just a drop of chili oil for flavor variation was tasty. The chili oil was also delicious. [Overall] Truly deserving of being selected as a top 100 restaurant! Personally, I'm not a fan of the type of noodles here that make me thirsty, but it's clear why this restaurant was recognized and selected by Food Log reviewers. The vegetables here are so fresh and lively. I feel fortunate to have a restaurant like this in my local area. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

On the night before our first visit, we returned from Asahikawa to our hometown. Today, my wife, Little Chill, and I are going on a hot spring trip to Noboribetsu. But first, let's have an early lunch before we head out. We visited the restaurant Tenbo, which has been selected as one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in Japan. We parked our car at a nearby parking lot and entered as soon as they opened. There was only one other group of two customers ahead of us, but within 30 minutes, the restaurant was almost full. I ordered the Zhajiangmian (800 yen), which had firm noodles with a rich and slightly sweet meat sauce. It was delicious. My wife had the liver, leek, and egg set meal (950 yen), which she enjoyed the most. The liver was fresh, tender, and juicy with no unpleasant taste. The seasoning was superb. Little Chill had the fried rice (750 yen), which had a simple yet flavorful taste. He especially enjoyed dipping it in the Chinese soup that came as a side dish. We shared the pan-fried dumplings (500 yen), which were incredibly delicious with a juicy filling and perfectly cooked skin. The total bill for the three of us was exactly 3,000 yen, cash only. Both my wife and Little Chill were very satisfied. Now, let's head to Noboribetsu!

Good day everyone. After enjoying a warm glass of white wine and feeling a bit peckish, let's head over to the popular restaurant "Tenbo" for a satisfying meal. It's a weekday night and there are a couple of empty tables on the left, while the counter has three customers. Looking at the menu, I decide to go for the Canton noodles, as I love dishes with sauce. The owner greets us calmly and starts cooking in the Chinese wok, making a pleasant sound as the ladle hits the pan. It's reassuring to see each dish being carefully prepared in front of us. The sauce is flavorful with a gentle sweetness, while the oyster sauce has a nice hint of ginger aroma. The soup is light with just the right amount of oil, making it easy to drink until the last drop. The ingredients include quail eggs, pork, cabbage, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, although I wish there were some shrimp or squid for variety. The mushrooms, however, add a nice touch with their juicy umami flavor. The noodles are medium-thick, yellow, and not too curly, holding up well against the rich sauce. Both the owner and the staff are friendly and humble, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. I'm curious about the spring rolls and shrimp chili available from 6 p.m. onwards. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I stopped by this place on a whim after work, as I have recently been transferred to Sapporo for work. The chashu pork was tender and fell apart easily when picked up with chopsticks, the vegetables were crunchy despite being cooked thoroughly, the noodles had a nice firmness to them, and most importantly, the miso broth had a well-balanced flavor. The gyoza had a crispy sear on the outside and were juicy on the inside. I was unsure if I could finish the extra half portion of rice that came as a service, but I managed to eat it all without any difficulty. It was fantastic!

"Tembou" is a popular Chinese restaurant located in the East area of Sojosen River, near Nijo Market. I visited for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant has a compact space with a counter of 7 seats and around 3 small tables, giving off a nostalgic atmosphere of an old-fashioned Chinese eatery. The menu offers set meals, rice bowls, fried rice, noodles, and more, mostly priced under 1,000 yen. I was tempted by the Liver and Leek dish that another customer ordered, but I decided to go with the popular menu item, the "Five-Ingredient Yakisoba" priced at 900 yen. The dish was served promptly, with a delightful sizzling sound coming from the pan. The flavor was surprisingly rich and well-balanced, with a soy sauce-based sauce that had just the right amount of saltiness. The noodles were perfectly cooked with a nice char, and the ingredients included cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, wood ear mushrooms, pork belly, and quail egg on top. The hot soup and intense seasoning suited my taste perfectly. It was a satisfying lunch with delicious yakisoba, and I look forward to revisiting this authentic Chinese restaurant. The Liver and Leek dish looked appetizing, and I'm also curious about their fried rice. Overall, a great experience at "Tembou" and I will definitely be back soon. Thank you for the delicious meal!

After finishing some errands, I decided to have lunch. I've been around Hokkaido University a lot lately, so I decided to change things up and head to the Bus Center area. As I walked around Nijo Market, I noticed that tourists were starting to come back. Today, I went to a place right near Nijo Market. When I arrived around 11:20, there were already customers who had finished their meals. I was seated at the counter, which seemed to be the main seating area. Although I was interested in the noodles, I was in the mood for Chinese food that would go well with rice. I debated between vegetable stir-fry and sweet and sour pork, but ended up ordering the sweet and sour pork. The cooking started right away, and my dish was ready in just a few minutes. The service was quick and efficient. It was the fastest I've experienced at a Chinese restaurant. The portion of rice, soup, pickled vegetables, and sweet and sour pork was surprisingly generous. I dug into the sweet and sour pork first. The cabbage was crunchy, and the sweet and savory flavor of the pork went well with the rice. The meat was well seasoned and exactly to my liking. I thought the rice portion was large, but the pickled vegetables and soup were delicious too. Since I enjoyed the flavor of the sweet and sour pork, I finished every last bite. A customer who came in after me seemed like a regular, as they ordered without looking at the menu. If I go back next time, I'd like to try the noodles or fried rice.