Today, I visited a restaurant located in front of the south exit of Akabane Station. They claim to have 6,000 stores worldwide. I ordered the Chicken Stew in a pot set meal for 980 yen. You can add toppings such as chili peppers, cilantro, and sausages, but I chose the plain option today. You can also choose between bone-in and boneless pot, and the staff recommended the bone-in option. The pot contained chicken, carrots, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, and shiitake mushrooms. The chicken was well stewed and delicious. They recommended mixing the rice with the soup, and it was indeed tasty. The combination of the soup and rice was amazing! I couldn't get enough of it. The flavors were so good! While the individual ingredients seemed ordinary when eaten separately, the collaboration of the soup and rice was irresistibly delicious! This is the reason for its popularity. The free rice refill was a nice touch. I left the restaurant fully satisfied. Besides chicken, they also offer spare ribs, beef belly, tofu, and more. I definitely want to come back here again. Thank you for the delicious meal!

"Yang Mingyu Yellow Braised Chicken Rice (You Meiyu Hongmenjimei Fan) Akabane Store" is a serious Chinese restaurant in Akabane, which is part of a Chinese set meal chain with 6000 stores worldwide and has been featured on "every". It is located just east of the south exit of Akabane Station, across the street on the basement floor. The main menu item is the "Clay Pot Stew Set Meal" with options such as chicken, spare ribs, pig feet, and beef belly. You can choose bone-in or boneless chicken, and regular or spicy on the touch panel ticket machine. The interior of the restaurant is relatively small with 5 tables, and it is run by two Chinese staff members. I recommend trying the "Clay Pot Chicken Stew Set Meal (with bones) spicy" for 980 yen. This dish features the signature "Yellow Braised Chicken Rice" with bone-in and spicy options. The clay pot comes with rice and soup, and you can have unlimited rice refills. The ingredients in the clay pot include bone-in chicken, potatoes, bell peppers, and dried shiitake mushrooms. If you choose the spicy option, a few pieces of chili peppers will be added. The chicken with bones is tender and easily falls off the bone. The seasoning is on the salty side with a hint of ginger, lacking the typical Chinese spices like star anise. Although there is a spicy kick from the added chili peppers, the flavor is closer to Japanese stew due to the addition of dried shiitake mushrooms. The strong soy sauce flavor pairs perfectly with the rice. It is recommended to add rice to the clay pot early to enjoy the dish to its fullest. With such a flavorful soup, you can keep getting rice refills. The taste is likely to appeal to Japanese palates, and with boneless options available, there is no need to be intimidated by the authentic Chinese cuisine label."

It is located right by the east side of the south exit ticket gate of Akabane Station. In the underground shop, there is a food ticket vending machine at the bottom of the stairs. Claiming to have 6,000 stores worldwide, their highly recommended dish seems to be the "hot pot chicken stew set meal" that you can choose with bones and spicy flavor. After receiving the ticket with a dramatic sound, I handed it to the female staff at the entrance and took my seat. The interior of the restaurant is clean. From the poster at the entrance, I learned that it opened on June 1, 2021. Opening during the prohibition of alcohol in the 21st century must have been a challenge. The female staff brought the steaming dish with a warning to be careful of the hot pot. I tried to capture the steam in a photo, but it didn't turn out well. Apart from the bone-in chicken meat that you can chew on, the dish also contained large shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, and fried potatoes. It had a moderate level of spiciness. Looking at the appetizers and alcohol menu, it seems like it could be a good place for nighttime as well.

I was drawn in by the ethnic aroma and decided to visit Yang Ming Yu Huang Men Ji Mi Fan in Akabane Minami 1-chome. I ordered the clay pot beef belly stew set meal for 1380 yen. Is it spicy? Is it hot and spicy? It arrived in about 10 minutes, and it was delicious. It's hot and bubbling. It's filled with chunks of beef belly and vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, and green peppers. The spiciness is moderate, but the taste is good. It was piping hot, so it warmed me up. The fact that they have 2000 stores worldwide is no joke. Thank you for the meal.

The chicken stew in a clay pot set meal (boneless) with extra spiciness was ordered. When descending the stairs of the building where the restaurant is located, a strange smell gradually fills the air. The menu allows you to choose from 5 items and add toppings. The order was for the chicken stew with increased spiciness. The dish was served bubbling hot. The soup had a familiar soy sauce flavor, and the spiciness was not too strong. The dish was generous with chicken pieces. There were no other customers in the restaurant, as it seemed like delivery orders were the main business. Feeling satisfied.

◼️Previous Tabelog Score: 3.05 (July 2022) Genre: Chinese Cuisine ◼️Clay Pot Chicken Stew Set Meal (880 yen) ーーOverall Impressionーー It's great that it's close to the station and you can have unlimited rice and soup even at night! People who like it will definitely enjoy it! The spiciness is refreshing, and you can have unlimited refills of rice and soup! You can make it extra spicy for around 80 yen! It was already quite spicy by default, so it should appeal to those who love spicy food! For those who are not good with spicy food, they can also make it non-spicy! ーーOverviewーー This restaurant is said to be part of a chain with 6,000 stores worldwide! It seems to be a favorite soul food among Chinese people (according to the website). ーーTasteーー You can choose between bone-in or boneless chicken. I chose bone-in! You can also choose the level of spiciness, and I chose spicy! It was quite spicy! It's more of a refreshing spiciness than a lingering one! The chicken was tender, but the quality of the ingredients seemed a bit low. Other ingredients included shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and fried potatoes. It had a salty taste, but the rice had a subtle flavor that won't make you feel heavy, making it great for people on a diet! ◼️The interior of the restaurant was clean, with tables throughout and a TV. ◼️It wasn't too crowded. ◼️The service was friendly. ◼️It's easy for a woman dining alone!

When you pass through the JR Akabane Station South Exit ticket gate, you will find Akabane Anko on your right hand side. Passing through Akabane Anko and crossing the street, you will find the newly opened Yang Mingyu Yellow Braised Chicken Rice Akabane store in the basement of a building just across the street. Yang Mingyu Yellow Braised Chicken Rice is a fast food chain originating from China with over 6000 stores worldwide. Their signature dish, "Yellow Braised Chicken Rice," is a traditional dish from Shandong Province, China. It uses high-quality chicken thigh meat that is tender and cooked in a soy sauce-based soup for a rich flavor. The chicken meat is tender and flavorful, and the soup has a thick consistency. Upon descending the stairs and entering the store, you can choose your desired menu at the ticket machine before handing it to the staff who will then seat you. The restaurant has 16 seats, a high ceiling, and partitions for COVID-19 measures. Today, I tried the following dishes: - Yellow Braised Chicken Rice (880 yen): A signature dish of chicken cooked in a pot. You can choose bone-in or boneless, and the spiciness level. The chicken was tender, juicy, and delicious, with the soup having a comforting flavor. It was a nourishing and flavorful meal with carrots, shiitake mushrooms, bell peppers, and potatoes. - Yellow Braised Pig's Trotters (950 yen): A pot-cooked meal of pig's trotters cut into chunks. The trotters were tender and gelatinous, providing a luxurious texture and a rich taste that paired well with rice. Both meals come with rice and soup, with the option for rice refills. You can also add extras like sausages, tofu, or cilantro for an additional fee. The fast service and casual dining experience make it a great choice for Chinese fast food. You can also opt for takeout if you're in a hurry. A great addition to the dining scene!

Underground lunch at Akabane. I came across a shop that seems to specialize in clay pot stew, although it's a bit unclear. I had heard about this place a while back and was contemplating whether to visit. The Chinese cuisine here mainly focuses on noodle dishes for lunch, while at night, it's more about enjoying alcohol and hearty meals. This shop seems to be positioned more as a place for light meals. Chinese cuisine that is popular in China seems to include dishes like "hot pot" and "Lanzhou beef noodles," which I had only read about in books before being able to try them in person. Now, I'm still searching for such dishes in various places. This shop, known for its "huangmen chicken," has rapidly expanded to 6,000 locations in just six years. It's a traditional dish from Shandong Province, known for requiring fresh chicken leg meat. It's also referred to as "fragrant chicken stew" or "thick sauce chicken rice." It's a relatively new dish, and the interpretation of "huangmen" seems to involve stewing until it turns yellow, possibly due to the addition of yellow ginger. The character for "men" in Chinese means "to simmer," suggesting a slow-cooking method with a lid on. Now, let's head downstairs. Upon descending, I noticed a ticket machine where you can select options like chicken, spare ribs, pork trotters, or beef belly. I opted for tofu stew today as I wasn't in the mood for meat. The shop also offers toppings and spice level adjustments, with extra charges for extreme spiciness. I chose extra spicy with cilantro as toppings. The interior had a 2:4:4:4:2 ratio, indicating takeout or delivery orders. While waiting, I browsed through the snack menu, which included items like water dumplings, fried chicken, beef tendon stew, octopus fritters, and cumin fish sausage. The drink selection had a foreign feel to it, with brands like "Wong Lo Kat" being common. I was unfamiliar with drinks like "Wong Lo Kat" and "ice sugar pear." The dish arrived bubbling hot, with fried tofu, shredded carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and minced meat in a soy sauce-based broth. It had a savory yet not overly sweet taste with a hint of umami. The addition of extreme spiciness and cilantro enhanced the flavors, making it a delicious and fiery dish. The generous toppings allowed for a customizable experience, similar to a non-spicy hot pot. Overall, it was a delightful encounter, showcasing the widespread appeal of Chinese cuisine.

Cost performance: Good Food: Good Atmosphere: Good