■ Suzuka Restaurant (Akabane / Shrimp Fried Rice) ● Store Information for "Suzuka Restaurant" ◎ Address: 1-6-5 Nishi-ga-Oka, Kita-ku ◎ Phone Number: 03-3906-8279 ◎ Regular Holiday (please confirm): Monday Today's food adventure! Shrimp fried rice number 488! This is K-Nana, the shrimp fried rice enthusiast. Today, I tried the shrimp fried rice in Akabane at "Suzuka Restaurant." It's a popular place, a bit of a walk from Akabane Station, which is served by multiple JR lines like Keihin-Tohoku Line, Saikyo Line, Utsunomiya Line, Takasaki Line, and Shonan-Shinjuku Line. I previously tried the shrimp fried rice at "Gosaku" in Akabane. To get to "Suzuka Restaurant," head from the south exit of Akabane Station, up the hill, through a residential area with some ups and downs. You'll reach a larger road called Miwa Street. The National Nishi-ga-Oka Soccer Stadium is nearby. "Suzuka Restaurant" is located on a side street off Miwa Street, next to a former elementary school site. I arrived at "Suzuka Restaurant" on a weekday at 1:10 PM. The interior is slightly dim but well-lit from outside. There are 5 tables with ample space between them. It's clean and well-maintained. There are also seating on the second floor. I ordered the Spicy Pork and Cabbage for 750 yen. It was a mild and flavorful dish with cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrots. Next, the shrimp fried rice arrived. It was a generous portion with a nice mound shape. The ingredients included eggs, green onions, and pork slices. It was piping hot and delicious, with a strong umami flavor. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful. I also had a soy-based Chinese soup on the side. After the meal, I took the Akabane 51 bus from the HPSC Kitamichi bus stop near the Nishi-ga-Oka Soccer Stadium to Ikebukuro Station East Exit. The total bill for the shrimp fried rice and pork dish was 1,550 yen. Overall, I give "Suzuka Restaurant" 4 stars for their delicious shrimp fried rice. It was a satisfying meal, and I'm grateful for the experience. For more details, you can visit my blog at https://knana.hatenablog.com/

This time, I visited a local Chinese restaurant called "Suzuka Hotel" in Nishi-Gaoka. The restaurant is run by an elderly lady and her son, giving it a cozy "home-style Chinese" atmosphere. ---- Meals we had today ---- - Shrimp Fried Rice - Pan-Fried Dumplings Total cost: 1150 yen ---- Other Information ---- Date and Time of Visit: Holiday at 2:30 PM Wait Time: None (Empty seats available inside) Waiting Time: None * There is also a second floor seating area * They seem to offer delivery services I was really craving fried rice, so I ordered the "Shrimp Fried Rice" and also got the dumplings because they go so well with fried rice. The dishes looked very appetizing, but the only downside was that the shrimp lacked seasoning. I thought it would have been better if they had fried it together with the rice. The fried rice was delicious though, with a nice fluffy texture typical of a Chinese restaurant! It was a holiday afternoon, close to closing time, so I was the only customer there. The lady running the place sat at another table, watching a detective drama on the TV and laughing along. It gave me a warm and relaxed feeling, almost like being at home. This cozy Chinese restaurant with a homey vibe was quite charming. I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area. Thank you for the meal!

I decided to visit this restaurant after seeing various reviews and photos online. I went there on a weekday afternoon. I ordered the Ankake Yakisoba in a large portion without any hesitation. While waiting for my order, I observed the inside of the restaurant. It seemed like there were two seating areas as I could hear lively voices. After a while, my order arrived. I first tried the sauce... delicious. The base of the sauce seemed to be a typical Chinese-style soup, which tasted great. However, it wasn't as brown as I had imagined based on the photos I had seen online. Next, I tried the noodles... they had a nice crispy texture. But they weren't as tasty as I had hoped. The noodles were overpowered by the sauce. I love Five-Ingredient Yakisoba and have tried it at various places, but they all seem to have the same issue - great sauce but lacking in noodle flavor. As a noodle lover, the taste of the noodles is crucial for me. Unfortunately, the noodles at this restaurant didn't satisfy me. However, the sauce was really delicious. Nevertheless, since the soup base seemed to be good, I am looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

This is a Chinese restaurant located in a residential area about a 15-minute walk from JR Akabane Station West Exit. The restaurant looks like a typical Chinese eatery, with a somewhat old-fashioned interior. However, there is a delicious smell in the air that catches your attention. Upon entering, I checked out the menu. They offer a wide variety of noodle dishes, rice dishes, and side dishes, all at surprisingly affordable prices. I decided to order the leek soba this time. I was looking forward to trying it out. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the leek soba was served. It smelled delicious with a soy sauce aroma. I eagerly took my first bite. The soup had a light soy sauce flavor with a rich chicken broth base. The combination of leek and pork added to the deliciousness, creating a light and easy-to-eat taste. The medium-thin noodles were soft and easy to chew. When mixed with the soup, it became even more delicious. The harmony between the ingredients was excellent, and the taste was somehow nostalgic. Despite costing only 700 yen, it was a satisfying and simple dish. The friendly and homey service from the staff also added to the pleasant experience. I really enjoyed the charm of a local Chinese restaurant. Since it's close to my home, I plan to visit frequently in the future. It was so delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I ride my mama-chari bike past the soccer field, aiming for the "Suzuka Restaurant" in Nishi-Gaoka. The wind on my cheeks feels especially refreshing today. Review: "Gyoza + Wonton Men" - Gyoza (350 yen): Handmade from scratch, slightly small gyoza with a crispy skin. - Wonton Men (700 yen): A typical Chinese-style wonton men with ingredients like char siu, bamboo shoots, quail eggs, and seaweed. The wontons were the smooth type I like. The noodles were thick and almost straight, different from typical Chinese noodles. The soup had a chicken broth soy sauce flavor. Ended with a visit to the nearby Akabane Nature Observation Park, enjoying the local scenery. You might find a hint of autumn now. Thank you for the meal.

I can't believe there's a shop like this hidden in a residential area... Akabane is amazing. I ordered the large ramen for now! I like ramen from local Chinese restaurants, but they tend to be a bit light, especially the soy sauce ones. However, the ramen here has just the right balance, it's delicious! I'll definitely come back for this ramen.

The location of the restaurant is right in the middle between JR Akabane Station and Toei Subway Mita Line's Honjonuma Station, about a 16-minute walk from either station. I arrived at 1:21 PM on this day. The restaurant is located in a residential area off the main street. Unless you come specifically for this place, you probably won't stumble upon it. The establishment seems to have been around for about 30 years, although I couldn't find the exact founding date. The menu is quite extensive, offering typical dishes you would expect from a local Chinese restaurant. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife duo. The interior has a more diner-like feel rather than a typical Chinese eatery. There are five tables for four people each, no counter seats. Today, I ordered the "Wakame Soba and Half Fried Rice Set (850 yen)," which is the daily special "B." Normally, the Wakame Soba costs 800 yen and the Half Fried Rice costs 300 yen, so this set is 250 yen cheaper. The Wakame Soba turned out to be different from what I expected - it was ramen topped with a stir-fry of vegetables. The broth was a soy sauce base with a strong pork bone flavor, combined with a spicy stir-fry of vegetables. The noodles were medium thickness straight noodles that paired well with the soup. The fried rice was a perfect balance between fluffy and moist, with ingredients like char siu, egg, and green onions. It wasn't overly greasy and tasted delicious. The set also came with pickled cabbage as a side dish, with a sprinkle of chili powder already added (laughs). Overall, I believe anything you order from this place would be delicious. I look forward to trying their regular soy sauce ramen and dumplings next time.

If you walk up the gentle slope of Benten Street from the west exit of Akabane Station, after about 1 kilometer the slope becomes steep around the area where Akabane Nishi changes to Nishigaoka in Kita Ward. Benten Street intersects with the road coming from Mita Line's Honrennuma Station, and further ahead are spacious detached houses. Being on a high ground, the eastern area of Akabane looks considerably lower from this location. It's a bit difficult to find as it's slightly off the beaten path, even though it's within a kilometer of Akabane Station and the surrounding area where I checked out all the Chinese restaurants and ramen shops. It's a bit further from the west exit of Akabane Station, taking more than 15 minutes on foot, to reach a popular diner called Banshin. You can take the Kokusai Kogyo bus bound for Oji Station from the west exit and get off at the "Nishigaoka Ichome" bus stop to explore the area on foot. While there are few apartments or condos, there are many residents, so there is a small shopping street. It's around the area where Iwabuchi Third Elementary School is located. In one corner of this residential area, you'll find Suzuka Restaurant standing alone. It seems to have been in business for quite some time, but the building looks new. The restaurant is run by a couple in their mid-40s who seem to have taken over from the previous generation. The establishment is divided into two floors, with only tables on the first floor and large family tables on the second floor. The place had a local gentleman enjoying a drink alone as the first customer. He ordered noodles as his final dish, so I assumed he was a regular. The menu includes ramen for 550 yen, fried rice for 600 yen, gyoza for 350 yen, half fried rice for 300 yen, and set meals starting from around 800 yen. There are also individual dishes priced over 1,000 yen. I ordered the "C set" for 800 yen, which includes fried rice and a small portion of wontons. The fried rice was quickly cooked in a wok, with the sound of the wok varying depending on the restaurant or the cook. The second-generation young man seemed to be quite vigorous in his cooking. The fried rice turned out as expected, fragrant with lard and perfectly fried. It had a slight moistness to it, giving it a great texture. The wontons in the set were about two-thirds of the usual portion. The wontons had a simple filling of one slice of char siu, bamboo shoots, and green onions. The soup, rather than being clear, had a cloudy appearance as it seemed to be primarily made from chicken bones, giving it a rich flavor. While many Chinese restaurants of this type tend to use a lot of seasonings, I didn't feel that was the case here. Suzuka Restaurant in Nishigaoka, Kita Ward, a quiet residential area where the second generation is running the business, is different from the bustling city restaurants, but I hope they continue to do well. Don't let the flame of local Chinese eateries die out!

Behind the Third Iwabuchi Elementary School, there is a regular Chinese restaurant in a typical neighborhood. The restaurant has a first floor and a second floor, with large table seating on the second floor. Since it is a bit far from the station, most of the customers are locals. The taste is average with nothing outstanding, but the meatballs are delicious. Whenever I am in the area and craving these meatballs, I always make sure to visit this restaurant, Suzuka. However, the prices for individual dishes are on the higher side, mostly exceeding 1000 yen. So, ordering a side dish plus rice easily goes over 1000 yen, which can be a downside.

Fried chicken set meal ￥850