I introduce to you a Chinese cuisine restaurant called "Shinsen" in Shinjuku. I tried the "hana course" and it was amazing! I highly recommend it. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

I ordered pho and spicy hot pot. The noodles in the pho here were the most delicious I've ever had! The spicy hot pot had a gentle flavor for both mapo tofu and spicy meat, but it might be a bit lacking for Japanese people. If you like oyster-based spicy dishes, it might not be satisfying enough for you. The half-size beer during lunchtime is a great deal. If you plan to stay for a while, the all-you-can-drink option is cheap and lunchtime is affordable.

It was delicious but a little expensive. The lunch was 1500 yen, which is a bit high for a quick meal on a weekday, and it doesn't have the atmosphere for a leisurely meal with someone on a holiday. However, the taste was really good! Especially the meat.

As expected from a Michelin-starred restaurant. We had a delicious meal at a reasonable price. At first, I ordered the beef stew set meal (soy sauce, spicy) which was delicious. I couldn't resist ordering the shrimp fry with Sichuan pepper as an extra dish. The soy sauce stew in the set meal had a rich soup and was very tasty. The spicy one was also delicious, but it felt a bit oily as it had cooled down. However, both were delicious. The shrimp fry was also very tasty, it was my first time trying this kind of shrimp fry.

I visited this restaurant known for its Michelin-starred Hong Kong cuisine, where you can enjoy delicious dishes at a reasonable price. I was looking for a place to dine during the 3pm hour on a weekday and decided to give it a try. Their specialty beef stew had a rich flavor but the soup itself was on the lighter side, which I personally enjoyed. Coming from Okinawa, the tender meat and flavorful soup reminded me of Soki soup. The two appetizers and mapo tofu were also delicious. The rice was a bit firm in some parts, but overall, I was satisfied with the tasty dishes. I will definitely come back again!

JR "Shinjuku Station" East Exit is a 3-minute walk away, and in March 2022, a Hong Kong cuisine restaurant called "Shin Sen" that has won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award for 4 consecutive years opened along Yasukuni Street. [Order] Beef stew in Ma La flavor 1,760 yen Pickled vegetable and fish 1,980 yen Ginkgo nut, asparagus, and squid stir-fry 1,760 yen Rice ⁇ yen Draft beer (Kirin Ichiban Shibori) 660 yen Pinot Grigio (bottle) 2,650 yen [Beef stew in Ma La flavor] ◎ I chose the Ma La flavor from our specialty beef stew. The block-shaped beef has a melt-in-your-mouth texture, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavor of the meat. The soup, which is slowly simmered from beef bones and chicken bones, complements the Ma La flavor well with its unique numbing and spicy taste, making us order extra rice! [Pickled vegetable and fish] ○ Pickled vegetable and fish is a Sichuan cuisine dish made by simmering fish such as crucian carp with pickled greens, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns. When you taste the soup, the spiciness, numbness, and saltiness spread in your mouth. Personally, I like this seasoning, but the key ingredient, pickled greens, is slightly less salty, so the dish tastes quite salty. [Ginkgo nut, asparagus, and squid stir-fry] ◎ The stir-fried dish of squid, ginkgo nuts, and asparagus has just the right amount of saltiness and stir-frying, bringing out the deliciousness of each ingredient. After a series of strong-flavored dishes, it tasted even better! [Overall impression] Since this restaurant has won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award for 4 consecutive years in Hong Kong, we had high expectations when visiting. We arrived 15 minutes before opening, expecting to line up, but there was no queue outside, which was a bit disappointing. After the opening, customers started coming in, and 30 minutes later, the restaurant was fully booked, with everyone except us being Chinese, allowing us to enjoy an exotic atmosphere while in Japan. The staff were very friendly, and the dishes served were all delicious with authentic flavors, so I would love to visit again if given the chance.

I visited for Sunday lunch. I went alone and luckily there was a seat available at the counter, so I was seated immediately. I ordered the 2-flavor set meal (clear broth and spicy) for 1980 yen. It was served in just a few minutes. Both dishes had tender meat that was delicious! The spiciness, including the mapo tofu, was not overpowering, making it easy to eat.

Egg tart (2 pieces) 600 yen Braised beef in soy sauce flavor 1600 yen Spicy fried shrimp 1600 yen Hana saku shumai (3 pieces) 600 yen Steamed chicken salad 600 yen Rice 100 yen *All prices are excluding tax The braised beef has an authentic Chinese flavor. The meat and daikon were cooked until tender and delicious. The flavor is rich, making you crave for rice. I personally recommend the spicy fried shrimp the most. The crispy fried shrimp and fermented black bean sauce blend well together, making it a dish you can keep eating. The egg tart and hana saku shumai are delicious, but considering the level of taste, the price may not be worth it, so I do not recommend the dim sum dishes.

Beef stew was simple and had a gentle flavor. It was very delicious! The vegetables were fresh and very tasty. Mapo tofu was delicious but much spicier than I expected, so I ordered rice. It wasn't white rice, and it didn't taste very good. The xiaolongbao took quite a while to come out, and it looked like it was steamed too long with not much soup inside. It was a bit disappointing.

I visited a new restaurant that I was able to make a same-day reservation at! It seems to have been awarded a Michelin star in Hong Kong for 4 consecutive years! There were several Chinese-looking individuals dining alone, which added to the authentic atmosphere. The restaurant had a clean and modern feel, unlike many other Chinese restaurants that can be dirty. Overall, the food was delicious and I was pleased with the cleanliness of the restaurant.

Already the second time! My dining companion loves spicy food, so we ordered the sour and spicy stewed fish and the spicy beef brisket. Both dishes went well with rice... I had to resist eating too much, so I limited myself to one bowl of rice. The spiciness gradually increased, so I ordered a Wang Lao Ji herbal tea, which miraculously made the spiciness disappear instantly! Finally, we ended the meal with a freshly baked hot egg tart - very satisfying!

I visited on a Saturday night. The atmosphere was not typically Chinese, but rather stylish and cafe-like. However, the food was authentic Chinese cuisine. The mapo tofu had a strong Sichuan pepper flavor and was delicious! We opted for the 2,000 yen all-you-can-drink option, but they have a system where the staff manually deduct the price of each drink, so be sure to double check.

I had a set meal for about 1500 yen. It was refined and stable, with a Michelin-like quality. The elegant Szechuan cuisine seemed out of place in Kabukicho. The meal included rice, beef and daikon stew, mapo tofu, pickled vegetables, and a simple soup. I was worried that the portions might be small, but I was satisfied with the amount of beef and the tender, sweet daikon. The mapo tofu had a strong Szechuan pepper flavor and was delicious. I wish they had almond jelly for dessert, even just a small portion. I would also prefer Chinese tea over water. It would be nice if they offered free extra rice instead of charging 100 yen each time. It was not crowded during weekday lunchtime, making it a good spot for a casual lunch or meal. The inconspicuous location on the second floor of a building and the slightly higher price compared to other lunch spots in Kabukicho may be why it was not busy. I hope this place stays in business. I would like to try the spicy hot pot next time.

This restaurant in Hong Kong, which boasts four consecutive years of Michelin listings, was visited after some time since its opening. Located on the second floor of a building along Yasukuni Street, the interior is filled with the scent of Asian spices. I ordered the Ma La flavor set meal for 1400 yen (excluding tax). There were also curry and soy sauce flavors available, but Ma La seemed to be the most popular. The Ma La flavor soup comes with braised beef, two side dishes, and mapo tofu. The mapo tofu was on the sweeter side. The Ma La flavor soup was surprisingly mild in taste, not what I expected from its appearance. There weren't many side dishes that went well with rice, making it quite challenging. And the rice seemed like it had been cooked a while ago. Overall, I was drawn in by the name Michelin, but the reality was not quite what I expected. Perhaps it's just a matter of personal preference.

Sour fish soup (slightly sour and spicy), clear soup beef brisket with Shaoxing wine, appetizers... All the dishes were nostalgic and quietly satisfying. Both soups were delicious with rice, so I recommend them. There are many other recommended dishes, but unfortunately, my stomach can't handle anymore. They also serve coffee, so we ended our meal by relaxing with a cup.

Night visit. I rushed in before the last order! It's about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. It's located along a major street, making you think, "Such a great restaurant is here!" A Michelin-starred restaurant from Hong Kong has landed in Japan, serving exquisite beef dishes and high-quality Hong Kong cuisine. The beef tendon stew and mapo tofu are unbelievably delicious! It was a shock.. Thank you for the meal! Everyone, please give it a try!

I went to this great Chinese restaurant with good reviews! The staff were very nice and explained the menu to us in detail. We ordered the three dishes in the photo and dessert! I can't remember the names, but the fried chicken with chili was delicious! It was quite spicy but packed with flavor! The spicy eggplant dish (not exactly mapo eggplant but listed as such on the menu) was also very tasty and spicy. The shrimp xiao long bao was, of course, delicious too! The prices were reasonable, and the food was incredibly tasty, so I will definitely be coming back! Thank you for the meal, it was delicious!

I visited a different restaurant first in Kabukicho for lunch, but they were no longer serving lunch due to the special circumstances of the pandemic. So, I decided to try this place instead. It is located on the 2nd floor of a mixed-use building. When I arrived before 1 pm, the restaurant was full. I had to wait a few minutes for a table to be prepared. The place seemed more new than clean. It could accommodate about 20 people and felt a bit crowded. The staff was busy and the atmosphere was noisy, not suitable for hosting guests. The lunch menu was also available on weekends and was found at the end of the regular menu. Ramen dishes were priced over 1000 yen, with most items ranging from 1500 to just under 2000 yen. I shared the Spicy Cold Noodles set and a regular meal. Both dishes had a choice of four flavors for the simmered main dish: clear broth, spicy, curry, and soy sauce. We chose clear broth and soy sauce. Rice refills were not allowed, but you could get an extra bowl for 100 yen. The food was served in about 10 minutes. The Spicy Cold Noodles were more like mixed noodles rather than traditional cold noodles, with plenty of meat and a delicious sauce that seemed to be based on Gochujang. The clear broth soup was refreshing and flavorful, while the soy sauce soup had a strong Chinese soy sauce flavor with a hint of Chinese spices that might not be to everyone's liking. The Mapo Tofu was not spicy and lacked depth of flavor. Overall, the food was good, but considering the prices, the satisfaction level was... (April 2023)

I had the Red Braised Pho (1400 yen) and you can also get rice if you want. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The soup was also really tasty. I'm not a fan of the overly rich ramen that's popular these days in Japan, so this was perfect for me - light yet flavorful. The waitress was lovely and had a great smile, making the experience even better.

I had a meal at a specialty beef brisket restaurant. I ordered the red-cooked beef brisket, curry beef brisket, and beef brisket hor fun. First, the red-cooked beef brisket was tender and melted in my mouth. It had a rich flavor with plenty of sauce. Next, the curry beef brisket was spicy and the combination of curry and beef brisket was excellent. The beef brisket hor fun also had a flavorful soup that paired perfectly with the tender beef brisket. Each dish allowed me to fully enjoy the deliciousness of the beef brisket. It was a very satisfying meal and I would like to go back again.

Lunch on 04/20 at Shin Sen was great. I had the lunch set for 1,540 yen paid with Suica. The service was good, the food was served quickly, and the taste was excellent. The water was also good and the portion size was just right. The meat was so tender and had a subtle yet deep flavor. I recommend trying it at least once. The staff even wished me a good day as I left.