Today's Sarameshi‼️ "Yuuhi Shouten" @ Ikebukuro There are many stores that handle Chinese ingredients near the north exit of Ikebukuro Station. In a mixed-use building in the city on the 4th floor. When you get off the elevator, there is a food court that offers Sichuan, Shanghai, Taiwan, and dim sum in a corner of the store that handles seasoning ingredients, frozen foods, and fresh foods used in continental Chinese cuisine. Most of the customers are of Chinese descent. I was drawn to the store where they were luring customers in with broken Japanese. I ordered Sichuan "Original Dan Dan Noodles" and dim sum "Leek Buns". When you tell the staff the name of the dish, they write down the amount on a dedicated card and hand it to you. After paying at the register, return the card to the store to complete the order. Now, how will the authentic dishes taste... The Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles are mixed noodles without soup. Seasoned with sweet bean sauce, topped with minced meat, nuts, bean sprouts, and mysterious ingredients, mix well and enjoy. A unique flavor that is not easily found in Japan. On the other hand, the Leek Buns are a simple dish with only eggs and leeks as ingredients. It was so delicious that I ended up taking some home for my family. This place is great! According to Kikuchi-san, it's as delicious as "Youki Koyama". Truly... Love is over! No, it's not over yet. Next time, I'll come to meet Vivian Hsu. Yuuhi Shouten 03-5950-3588 Tokyo, Toshima-ku, Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-28-6 4F.

Just steps from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, on the 4th floor of a building that houses Karaoke Maneki Neko. The elevator closest to the station only goes up to the 5th floor, so head towards the intersection with the traffic lights. As you enter the building, you'll catch a whiff of international scents, building up your anticipation. The 4th floor features a food court and a supermarket selling Chinese ingredients. Start with some fried bread and soy milk. Both are subtly sweet and absolutely irresistible. Only this particular shop in the food court accepts cash directly.

I was nervous because there were hardly any Japanese people. The system of ordering and paying with a card was a bit complicated for a drunk person, but the staff kindly explained it to me, and the food was authentic and delicious.

I recently visited the market to buy my favorite Chinese date fruit. I was able to get it successfully! The variety of Chinese ingredients is still the same as before, but the food court seemed less crowded compared to my previous visit. Some of the stores also seemed to have changed. I remember buying meat buns for takeout last time, but I couldn't find the same store this time. I'm not sure if they have closed down or if they were just not open when I visited. I was in a hurry so I didn't have time to check properly, but I will take a closer look next time when I have more time.

There are four small restaurants in a food court serving Sichuan, Guangdong/Northeastern, Taiwanese, and meat dishes. You can enjoy the authentic atmosphere. I ordered a few dishes with friends and it cost around 2000 yen per person including drinks. You can bring your own drinks, and I saw cheerful older men having a party with shochu and carbonated water while enjoying the food here. The way of payment was unique and confusing, but the staff was friendly and helpful.

There were about four shops on the 4th floor. They had dishes from Shanghai, Taiwan, Sichuan, and one more that I forgot. It was fun to buy and taste a variety of regional foods. The flavors were delicious! I will definitely go back. It really felt like being in the actual places!

I really like this place. There is a supermarket and a small food court on the same floor. I brought in Taiwanese beer as it was allowed to bring drinks from the supermarket. There are only about 20 seats available. There are not many shops, but they offer a wide variety of menu items which makes it hard to decide. The dishes served by local ladies are authentic and delicious! They are very cheap and tasty!

You can feel as if you are overseas. The conversations are in Chinese, creating a unique experience. The Chinese hot pot was spicy and delicious. The wontons had a light soup and thick skin, making them chewy and satisfying. There is also a supermarket next to the food court where you can buy Chinese ingredients.

I had never noticed the food court before, even though I had visited the Friendship Store on the same floor. Recently, a Taiwanese friend told me about this place, so I decided to give it a try. The space was smaller than I had imagined, with booths divided by regions - Taiwan in front, Shanghai on the left, and another region on the right that I couldn't quite identify. I specifically went for the Taiwanese food stall this time. The payment system was unique - you order at each stall, receive a card with the amount written on it, then go to the register to charge the card before returning to the stall. I ordered the Braised Pork Rice for ¥800 (tax included), a classic Taiwanese dish. The bowl was large and satisfying, unlike the smaller portions at many other places. It was interesting to see Japanese pickled radish served with the dish, perhaps for color balance. The seasoned quail egg instead of a regular egg was also a unique touch. The rice topped with flavorful meat and sauce was delicious, and despite a recent price increase, the value for money is still good. Since it's self-service, I recommend bringing your own tissues or wipes as there is no one to clean the tables.

Order: - Husband and wife lung slices (900 yen) Spicy stir-fried beef and pig intestines. Sichuan cuisine. Plenty of meat. The spiciness is just right, so even those who are not good with spicy food should be able to eat it. - Xiao Long Bao (580 yen) When it comes to Shanghai, Xiao Long Bao is a must. This price for a set of 4 is cheap. The taste is delicious. - Garlic chives dumplings (280 yen) Large garlic chives dumplings. Good cost performance. The filling is made of garlic chives and garlic, making it delicious.

I don't go to Ikebukuro often, but I really wanted to visit this restaurant, so I finally made it there. It looked a bit sketchy from the outside, but once I got off the elevator, there was a Chinese food market waiting for me. There was a supermarket and a small food court where you could enjoy your meal. I started by buying two bottles of Tsingtao beer and then ordered my favorite dishes from one of the four stalls available. It was pay as you go, so you could order a variety of dishes little by little, which was nice. The food tasted authentic and not catered to Japanese tastes, which I liked. It felt like I was on a trip or had become a local, and the alcohol just kept flowing. It was really fun! The dishes were authentic, and the staff were kind and helpful. The supermarket also had a variety of ingredients available, so I recommend checking it out!

The fourth floor of the mixed-use building? The space was smaller than I had imagined. It's a bit of a hassle to have to deposit money onto a dedicated card before ordering at the store. The stick chicken had a rich sauce with a unique aroma that is typical of the authentic dish. The Taiwanese fried chicken was small and had a hint of cinnamon. It's clear that the flavors are not tailored for Japanese taste buds. The strong-smelling Chinese dishes are also delicious! It would be nice if they could expand the eat-in space a bit more. They will refund the money you put on the card in cash on your way out.

The seasoning and atmosphere without consideration for Japanese people are still the same. This time, I visited the restaurant alone, so I couldn't order much. Chinese food is best enjoyed with a group of people. The dumplings here are quite delicious with thick and chewy skins. There are many other dishes I want to try, so I will come back again.

Ikebukuro is like a mini Chinatown that hasn't been touristy. There are many authentic Chinese restaurants, and today, on a weekday off, I finally visited this popular spot that I've been curious about. It's like a food court tucked away in a corner on the grocery store floor, but it offers a variety of local Chinese dishes. You order at the restaurant, pay at the grocery store register, and can even buy alcohol at the supermarket. Today, I had Negipai with half-cooked egg for 600 yen, Lu Rou Fan for 800 yen, and boiled dumplings for 500 yen, along with Taiwanese beer. Everything I ate was delicious, including the deep and authentic dishes that are not catered towards Japanese taste. I highly recommend visiting on a weekday. I will definitely be back!

I visited this restaurant after seeing it on a TV show called "Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai." It is located on the 4th floor of a mixed-use building near the north exit of Ikebukuro station. I had heard it was a food court, but it turned out to be a Chinese grocery store. I ordered steamed duck and water dumplings, which cost around 2,000 yen. There were many Chinese people around, but Japanese is also spoken. Since it's a food court, there is no alcohol served, but you can buy it from the supermarket. I bought a Qingdao beer. The duck sauce had a star anise aroma, and the dumplings were flavorful. It's a different level from chain restaurant food courts. I would like to visit again.

I had been watching this place on TV for a while and finally got to visit! I went around 6 pm on the weekend and it was quite small and crowded, but I managed to grab the last seat! Most of the customers were Chinese. I ordered tripe stir-fry, sausage fried rice, and spicy beef tendon at the Sichuan cuisine restaurant, radish croquettes at the Shanghai cuisine restaurant, and an egg crepe-like dish. We bought alcohol from the supermarket next door and brought it in. The tripe stir-fry was especially delicious! I wonder what gives it that umami flavor? The spicy beef tendon came with a small amount of glass noodles, but as someone who wanted more noodles, I found it a bit lacking. The radish croquettes were like tempura radish cakes. I also wanted to try the beef dumplings, lo mein, and pig trotter rice bowl next time! After reading other reviews and recommendations, I realized it would have been better to ask for recommendations at each restaurant. I'll try that next time. Thank you for the meal! ⭐︎

Ikebukuro's Friendship Restaurant ✨ The 2nd and 4th floors of the same building are a Chinese food court, and this is the 4th floor (^^) called Bousai. It's a solo hot pot with glass noodles, making it overall healthy (ﾟ∀ﾟ) There is also a Taiwanese cuisine shop, so next time I will try their Ba-wan. You can also buy ingredients and seasonings, so I highly recommend this place for serious Chinese food lovers (*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)

Just outside the west exit of Ikebukuro, there is a corner where Chinese food products, ingredients, and restaurants are gathered. Among them, on the 4th floor of a mixed-use building, there is a supermarket for Chinese ingredients and a food court. There are a wide variety of ingredients, and the food court features dishes from Taiwan, Sichuan, Shanghai, and more at Yuraku Shokufu. Prices are around 1,000 yen per dish, making it affordable to eat to your heart's content. Be sure to give it a try.

I went to this food court with a friend for lunch and tried various cuisines such as Sichuan, Shanghai, Northeastern, and Taiwanese. This time, I chose drooling chicken and a jelly-like dish from the Sichuan cuisine booth. From the Shanghai cuisine booth, I had tofu soup and wonton soup. I paid at a dedicated cashier using PayPay, but cash was also accepted. I bought canned beer from a supermarket-like place next door and had a toast. It felt like a mini trip! The food had a local feel and was delicious. Thank you for the meal! I want to go again sometime.

I noticed that across from my favorite Chinese grocery store, "Yang Guang Cheng," there was a sign for "Friendship Store." The memories of being handed a pink, slippery piece of paper in China 30 years ago and told to pay at the other register with a crumpled blue 100 yuan note came to mind, but that was then and this is now. I decided to venture out to explore Ikebukuro, which I hadn't visited in a while. When I got off the elevator on the 4th floor, I saw a food court in front of me and a grocery store on the left side. The food court had stalls from different regions such as Sichuan, Taiwan, Tohoku, and Shanghai. I assumed that these were satellite branches of various famous Ikebukuro main stores. The prices seemed a bit high for a food court, but I accepted it. My friend and I ordered Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese-style minced pork rice) for 800 yen, Jiu Cai He Zi (chive dumplings) for 280 yen, Dongbei Hun Dun (wonton) for 680 yen, and Zha Ji Kuai (fried chicken nuggets). Each stall gave us a handwritten note with the total amount, which we took to the register to pay, reminding me of the old days at the Friendship Store. The food was warmed up in the simple kitchen of the food court, so it didn't quite match the quality of the main stores, but it was still enjoyable. Despite it being lunchtime, the food court was only about 70-80% full, which made me wonder if the balance between price and taste was a bit tough in such a competitive area. The Lu Rou Fan was surprisingly delicious, but the rest of the food felt like we were just going through the motions. Nonetheless, the atmosphere was unique and being able to choose from various regional menus was a fun experience that many Japanese customers seemed to enjoy, especially groups of two women. The supermarket also had unique ingredients like various parts of a pig's face that you can't find elsewhere. Despite my ramblings, I left with the intention of coming back to try more dishes. Thank you for the meal.

I heard the word "Gachi Chuka" is nominated as a trendy phrase, but I thought it might be something that the mass media wants to popularize. However, after watching some articles and videos, I couldn't help but want to go there as an adventurer. I arrived at Ikebukuro North Exit and visited this place. As soon as I entered the building, I felt a different vibe from Japan, a foreign speed and straightforwardness. The supermarket had Chinese groceries like beer, Shaoxing wine, Chinese seasonings, and ingredients. I even found Asahi Super Dry beer being sold, which made me feel the Chinese lifestyle is deeply rooted here. Despite the lack of Japanese writing, I managed to buy beer and interact with surprisingly kind Chinese people who taught me various things in Japanese. The food court offered various regional Chinese and Taiwanese dishes. You order at each stall and receive a card with the price written on it, which you take to the cashier for payment. Each stall gives you the food you ordered. That day, I tried Taiwanese braised pork with Taiwanese beer. The beer had a slight rice flavor, similar to sake, and paired well with the savory and melty braised pork. The beef steamed buns my companion bought were also delicious. Chinese people are really good at cooking, it's impressive. The Xiao Long Bao was also very tasty. It felt like I had traveled abroad while still being in Tokyo. It was a fun experience, and I'm glad I went to try it out.