Overall, I love city Chinese food - the five-ingredient yakisoba and the restaurant feel are great! Date and time: July 19, 2023 (Wednesday) at 8:00 PM. First visit. Ordered: Five-ingredient yakisoba for 830 yen, five-ingredient fried rice for 780 yen. Payment by card is possible. The Hong Kong-style yakisoba is delicious, with the noodles cooked on one side to form a shape, topped with plenty of vegetable sauce. The umami flavor is outstanding. I love city Chinese cuisine! Next time, I want to try the shrimp Chinese rice that the girl next to me was eating. Cost performance: 4 stars. The restaurant is spacious inside, contrary to its appearance. In China, a "fandian" means a hotel, while a "jiujia" means a restaurant - the opposite of the Japanese sense. Visited this place for a meeting with my former colleague from Nara, Mr. Miyako. After this, heading to 101 in Shibuya Station!

This time, I ordered both a set menu and individual items. I had the impression that set menus have small portions, but when I ordered, the amount was actually quite large and I was worried I might regret it. However, they offer takeout service, so you can rest assured. When you're not sure what to order, it's easy to end up visiting this place.

Because there are many salarymen, the atmosphere of the shop feels like a typical downtown Chinese restaurant, but the staff are friendly and welcoming. When you communicate your preferred seasoning, they deliver delicious food that doesn't disappoint. It's great that the last order is at 10 PM, so I will definitely continue to visit this place often!

◆Exploring Ramen in Tokyo⚫︎Tokai Sakaba (Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku) Ramen: 680 yen◾︎Food Beast Maro

I visited this place on a regular night to have dinner. I ordered a set of char siu ramen with half fried rice, and also some gyoza. Honestly, I didn't have high expectations, but both the ramen and fried rice were delicious. Especially the char siu was really good. I unexpectedly found a great restaurant.

I came to the neighboring "Xi'an Hanzhuang" to eat spicy hotpot knife-shaved noodles, but it was still under renovation and not open yet. So, I decided to go to this "Donghai Shukai" next door instead. It is a completely different restaurant from the one that a comedian mentioned as his favorite, "Donghai Canguan." There were about 8 customers already seated, and more people arrived later, so the restaurant seemed quite busy. The interior had a red-brown color theme typical of a Chinese restaurant. The lunch menu offered 16 types of noodles and rice dishes, with prices ranging from 680 yen to 900 yen, mostly in the 800 yen range. The set meals included three specials for 850 yen and noodle with half-fried rice sets for 900 yen to 930 yen. I ordered the noodle with half-fried rice set with tantanmen and a Kirin beer. The waitress took our order in Chinese, so it seems the chefs are also from China. The tantanmen set arrived, and the soup was not as red as in the menu photo but had an orange color. It tasted somewhat sweet, with a flavor similar to sweet miso like tianmianjiang. The broth also had a hint of artificial flavoring. After the initial sweetness, a spicy kick was felt in the throat. The minced meat was sparsely distributed. The noodles were thin and firm, cooked just right. Toppings included greens and green onions. The half-fried rice was decent, not too greasy, with egg, green onions, char siu, and green peas. It seemed freshly made, and the portion was satisfying. However, the tantanmen was disappointing, being overly sweet. Looking at the menu, it seems the Cantonese dishes might be better here. The tantanmen was not impressive, but the overall cost performance was not bad.

Lebanira Heaven in Gotanda. For more, check out "butakoma Mainichi" on YouTube. I asked for pork liver with leeks and bean sprouts. I recently realized that "lebanira stir-fry" and "pork liver stir-fry" are different menu names, but the content is almost the same. So, the conclusion. Sliced pork liver is delicious. The bean sprouts and leeks are crunchy and tasty. The rice is cooked perfectly to butakoma's liking. Also, I learned Chinese. Chǎo zhū gān. This basically means pork liver stir-fry.

I have visited this restaurant near my workplace several times. Today, unfortunately, the weather is not good, so I chose a restaurant near my workplace. It's 2:40 pm on a Tuesday. There is one customer ahead of me. The restaurant has rotating tables for sharing on the right and group tables on the left. I chose the tantanmen and half-fried rice set in advance from the sign in front, so I ordered right away. I ordered the C set for 930 yen. They served cold jasmine tea instead of water, which was great. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. First, I tried the soup. It's not too rich, but it has a sesame flavor and a bit of spiciness. It's not outstandingly delicious, but it's reliably good. The fried rice is moist but not sticky, and it's light and tasty with eggs, green onions, peas, and chashu. I thought about getting a large portion of noodles, but I'm glad I didn't because I was satisfied with the regular portion. They come to refill the jasmine tea when it runs out, which is a nice touch. It's been a while since I last came here, but it was delicious! Although they are not specialized in one particular dish, it's a good restaurant. Rating out of 100 points: Taste 85, Presentation 85, Portion size 85, Cost performance 85, Interior 85, Service 85, Overall 85. Lunch is important, so they really focus on cost performance and portion size. I hope you can consider 80 points as the average.

In the early evening, I decided to have a meal in the Gotanda area. It was a Sunday, but it seemed like there were fewer open restaurants than usual. However, there were still a decent number of customers coming in and out. Some customers were dining alone, others were getting takeout or delivery. The restaurant was serving set meals even in the evening, catering to various types of customers. Here is what I ordered: - Spicy pickled bamboo shoots as an appetizer. - Fried pork liver and a platter of Ban Ban Ji, which was surprisingly fresh and delicious. - The restaurant's specialty dumplings, which were large and filled with cabbage, chives, and pork. - Creamed buttered Chinese cabbage, which had a rich and creamy sauce. - Stir-fried beef tripe with pickled mustard greens, bamboo shoots, and a salty flavor that paired well with alcohol. - For dessert, we shared a bowl of Tanmen noodles with plenty of vegetables and a pork bone-based broth. - I had a Kirin Ichiban beer as my first drink, followed by a hot watered-down sweet potato shochu called Taijibei. - I also tried a crisp and refreshing Shaoxing wine called Extreme Zs, which overflowed into the glass. - Lastly, I had a hot sake served in a tokkuri and choko set. In total, I had six drinks, and my alcohol bill alone exceeded 2,000 yen. The restaurant was named "Tokai Sakaba," which I later learned refers to the East China Sea in Chinese, not the Sea of Japan as I initially feared. There are several other branches of Tokai Sakaba, Tokai Sakan, and Tokai Ryotei in the area, each with its own unique history and menu offerings.

☆Gotanda Station☆ Chinese cuisine, lunch I stopped by at Tokai Sakaba along the Meguro River. It's a street-front restaurant that is easy to enter. It was bustling with office workers. I had the chicken stir-fried with black vinegar. The flavor was rich and the dish was delicious, making the rice go down smoothly. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch set, liver and leek bean sprout set, recommended dish on the menu at 11:30, two groups of customers, the spacious interior feels somewhat dim but oddly calming. The liver is on the smaller side, but the crunchy texture of the bean sprouts and leeks is fantastic. The rice is slightly soft, probably freshly cooked, not bad. The ginger flavor is strong, with soy sauce and other seasonings being subtle, leaving a lingering ginger taste. Overall, it's just about acceptable in terms of taste. I wish there was a bit more of a Chinese-style flavor, but the skill is definitely there. It's really delicious, I'll be back soon for another review.

Many town Chinese restaurants in Japan are facing issues with aging owners and succession, leading to many of them being sold to mainland Chinese owners. It is unclear how long this restaurant has been in business, but judging from the interior, it doesn't seem like a new establishment. My partner wanted to have some town Chinese food nearby, so I searched and found this place for our first visit. The menu had a variety of dishes from traditional to mainland Chinese cuisine, but we ended up ordering the classic town Chinese dishes - pan-fried dumplings, shredded pork with green peppers, and mixed stir-fried noodles. The flavors were not as strong as typical Chinese-owned town Chinese restaurants, but all the dishes were still delicious. Many Chinese-owned town Chinese restaurants tend to have flavors that are different from what Japanese people are used to, often leading to disappointment, but this place was different and worth visiting again if it's nearby. If I come back, I would like to try other dishes on the menu. Thank you for the meal.

It's about a 5-minute walk from the station. Everything you eat is delicious, has a good portion size, and is cheap. There are set menus available, but even ordering individual items gives you a good value. All seating is at tables, but it's easy to dine alone. There are also private rooms available. The staff, who I believe are Chinese, work efficiently and are quite likable.

Next to this restaurant is Xi'an Han Restaurant. This Donghai Restaurant is located on the east side. It seems to be well done for some reason. I wonder if Donghai and Xi'an are managed separately, unnecessary thoughts. I ordered the tofu and peeled shrimp stew, which is the weekly set meal. Although it looks lightly seasoned, it is quite tasty. The flavor is solid. It's just right to eat it over rice, or rather, it's quite good. It's nice to have almond jelly as dessert. There was ice inside, but... Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 1 pm on a regular day. The restaurant was moderately busy. I ordered sweet and sour pork. It had a homemade taste and met my expectations. The portion size was sufficient, and I could get full. The price was also reasonable, so it's a good place to keep in mind.

Although it's a bit far from Anaba Station, this place is bustling with salarymen during the day and is known for its somewhat hidden charm at night. The tantanmen here is not the authentic sesame-flavored type, but it's decent. The Tianjin rice bowl has a slightly burnt egg part that adds a nice fragrance, and the sauce is tangy yet moist. Overall, it's a good place for rice dishes. They also have other menu items like chicken soba that are light and tasty. Depending on the menu, this place receives high ratings and offers a variety of options such as Chinese, soba, and yakiniku. It's a restaurant where you can find delicious food, although preferences may vary.

There are several Chinese restaurants around the shop, but it was delicious as the reviews said. I had tantanmen and half fried rice for 990 yen. I'm grateful.

The tantanmen and half fried rice were surprisingly delicious and really great. The sesame flavor was just right for my taste. I think it's worth a try.

I stayed at a nearby hotel on a business trip, so I decided to try out Tokai Sakaba. It's a nice restaurant where even solo diners can feel comfortable. It seems like many celebrities also frequent this place, as there were plenty of autographs on display. The gyoza was delicious, with large juicy shrimp inside. The yellow wine (Shaoxing wine) was also tasty and enjoyable. Finally, the tantanmen noodles had a strong miso flavor and were delicious with their homemade noodles. The finishing tantanmen noodles left me completely satisfied. I will definitely be going back tomorrow! It was very delicious!

I wanted to eat liver and garlic chives stir-fry, it was delicious. But on the other hand, the rice was not good. Should I write a bad review? This is my honest opinion. I wonder if I'll get punished by having to delete the entire review on Tabelog and rewrite it.

Branched chicken ramen, half fried rice, almond jelly for ¥830.