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Visited at 7:30 p.m. on April 10, 2022. After having soup curry, I had to visit "Chinese Tohoku Restaurant" today because it was the only day I could go due to their regular holiday. I have been coming here for many years. Looking back now, I remember how I randomly walked into this deep-looking restaurant. It turned out to be a fantastic encounter, a Chinese restaurant that is not your typical cheap and delicious town Chinese eatery. Today, I had a specific purpose in mind that required me to come here. When my beloved eldest son and I visited last year, I told him how delicious the pickled mustard greens (Zaasai) were here, and he really liked it. So, this time, we promised to buy some as a souvenir. I entered the restaurant promptly. The friendly master and hardworking staff welcomed me. The exterior is quite impressive, but the interior is clean and cozy. I usually order the same dishes, but today, since I had already had soup curry and my stomach was full, I just ordered water to drink and focused on the main meal. I ordered the "Two-color Fried Chicken (Shrimp and Chicken) small plate ¥572," "Pan-fried Dumplings (5 pieces) ¥303," "Pickled Mustard Greens ¥132," and "Five Ingredient Fried Rice (large) ¥968." The "Two-color Fried Chicken" has a magical powder sprinkled on it. It's a blend of ground sesame seeds, salt, and pepper, and it's incredibly delicious. You can also buy this magical powder to take home. The "Pan-fried Dumplings" can be ordered in any quantity. The handmade chewy skin is delicious. The frying method is also unique, giving it a crispy and juicy texture. The "Five Ingredient Fried Rice" is a simple and fluffy fried rice with a light seasoning that pairs well with other dishes and white rice. It's delicious. The main dish this time, the "Pickled Mustard Greens," is the best I've ever had. You can take it home, so I asked the master about it. He explained that the take-home version is uncooked, and what they serve in the restaurant is prepared and should be eaten within the next day. I thought I couldn't take it home, but the master generously taught me how to prepare it myself. So, I bought it (1kg can ¥756). In any case, this restaurant is kind, delicious, affordable, and truly wonderful. I will definitely visit again when I come back to Sapporo. Thank you for the delicious meal.