陳麻家 in JR Gotanda Station is known for its signature dish, Chenma Meshi. On weekends, you can enjoy a large serving for free, making it a great deal. I highly recommend trying the Chenma Meshi, which is served quickly and with a generous portion. The dish consists of rice topped with mapo tofu, creating a mouthwatering combination. The dish has a strong flavor of Sichuan pepper, leaving a numbing sensation in the aftertaste, so those who are not a fan may want to remove it beforehand. This casual restaurant is definitely worth a visit, so I encourage everyone to give it a try.

I was feeling hungry at 11 am on a regular day, so I decided to try this place. Even though it opens at 11 am, there were already 2 customers ahead of me. Maybe it's popular. The half set was just the right amount for me, and it cost 980 yen. I really liked the tantanmen here. I left a little bit of the rice from the mapo tofu dish and finished off with ojiya.

Visit on a regular night. There was one couple already seated. The staff was friendly. The interior of the restaurant was not very clean, which made me a little uneasy. I ordered the fried chicken chow mein for 980 yen. The taste was decent. I realized afterwards that you could add unlimited garlic chips. I regret not taking advantage of that more.

I visited this restaurant on Saturday afternoon. It is located near Osaki Hirokoji Station. I sat at the counter and decided to order the chicken soba (770 yen → 700 yen) after looking at the menu. When I went to pay, I found out that I got about a 10% discount! The chicken soba had thin noodles with a light salt-based soup. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. 2022.11.05 Foodie. 3632 reviews (Tokyo: 1326 reviews)

On the 12th of every month, it's Tofu Day at Chenma House, and the Chenma Rice is only 500 yen. I visited the Chenma House West Entrance store and ordered the Chenma Rice (500 yen). I had only been to the East Entrance before, but at the West Entrance, you get soup with your meal! The spiciness was less compared to the East Entrance, but it was delicious!

Probably a shop I used to visit about 10 years ago. It still seems to be going strong. Ah yes, this sesame-rich soup with a hint of Sichuan pepper and not too overpowering chili oil, but still fragrant. Were the noodles this thin before?? Nostalgic. Delicious. I finished every last drop of the soup!

Visited "Chenma-ya Nishiguchi" at Osaki-Hirokoji Station and Gotanda Station for lunch. Had the Chenma rice and half & half of tantanmen, which was deliciously numbing with addictive spiciness. Thank you for the meal.

Located about a 4-minute walk from Gotanda Station, I finally decided to try out Chinmaya, a restaurant I always passed by. I ordered their famous Chinma Rice for 700 yen. It arrived in less than 30 seconds after ordering - super speedy service! It looks like Mapo Tofu on rice, but when you take a bite, the spices hit you and your mouth goes numb. The portion of rice was generous. It's addictive. They have been featured on TV, and there are cutouts of celebrities eating their famous Chinma Rice both inside and outside the restaurant.

Chenma House is famous for its Chenma rice. This is the Gotanda Nishiguchi branch, located between Gotanda and Osaki Hirokoji. I visited after 1 pm, and the spacious interior has only 6-7 tables. There was only one customer before me. There seems to be only one male staff member, likely Japanese. There was no specific guidance, so I sat down wherever I liked. The lunch menu offers several sets of Chenma rice and noodles. Of course, you can also order items separately. I ordered a half set of Chenma rice and chicken soba. The total was 1050 yen including tax. It was ready in 1 minute. The Chenma rice is a spicy and numbing mapo rice. The ingredients are tofu, ground meat, green onions, and simple. The portion of rice is slightly generous for one person. The soup of the chicken soba is a clear chicken broth. The noodles are very thin and straight. The toppings are bean sprouts, kaiware, and steamed chicken. It was indeed a half portion. It was a good combination. The numbing sensation continued even after finishing the meal.

On Sunday for lunch, I revisited the Chin Ma House in Gotanda Nishiguchi, which I hadn't been to in a while. Whenever I feel like eating Sichuan peppercorns, I often come here. Since the weather was nice and hot, I ordered the cold noodles. I had the Spicy Fried Chicken Chin Ma Cold Noodles (900 yen). Note: Cash only during lunch hours. The consistent spiciness and numbing sensation were delicious. It was even better with the garlic chips provided on the table to change the flavor. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a Chinese restaurant called Chenmajiya in Gotanda. I ordered the recommended daily special set, which included half portions of Chenma rice and tantanmen. The Chenma rice was served quickly and was quite filling. It had a thick and slightly firm sauce with a moderate level of spiciness from the Sichuan pepper. The tantanmen had thin and firm noodles with a tangy flavor that was quite delicious. The set was a good balance of quantity and quality, making it a satisfying meal option.

Chen Ma Fan topped with fried chicken. There are three pieces buried in it, but you can't tell where. It's a famous dish from a well-known restaurant that I tried. It arrived in just a few minutes after ordering. The spiciness, based on sansho pepper, gradually builds up as you eat. It makes you sweat a bit as you continue eating. The taste is okay. I might revisit if I'm nearby, but I wouldn't go out of my way just for this. Thank you for the meal.

In the area around Gotanda, Chenma House had announced in advance that "October Tofu Day is the 15th." Since the 12th was a Saturday, it seems to have been moved to the 15th. I went to Chenma House Nishiguchi branch this time. The lunchtime peak had passed, but the restaurant was almost full. I had the Karaage Chin Ma Han. It felt a bit off. I thought Chenma rice might be better without toppings. There was a sign at the Nishiguchi branch saying, "We will not raise prices due to the consumption tax increase," and there was also a sign for a 5% cashless payment rebate. However, during lunchtime, card payments are not accepted, only cash payments, so you cannot take advantage of cashless benefits. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since I had lunch in Gotanda, and this time I decided to go to Chenmaje. It was Tofu Day, so the Chenma Rice (Mapo Donburi) was discounted by 200 yen, which was a good deal. The place was busier than usual, and I ended up sharing a table with someone. My table mate added extra Sichuan pepper to the already spicy Chenma Rice! Inspired by that, I also added extra Sichuan pepper, and it was really flavorful. However, the dish was a bit lukewarm. I realized that they probably pre-make the Mapo Tofu. It makes sense though, because if it was piping hot with this level of spiciness, it wouldn't be good for business. I remember the store on the east side serves it hot, so I'll go there next time when I really want to savor the spiciness.

[Location] 5-minute walk from Gotanda Station [Date/Time] September 16, 2019 (Monday) 18:10, no line [Food/Price] Chen Ma Rice + Half Tan-Tan Noodles 990 yen, Highball 200 yen [Impression] Located in Gotanda Station, this restaurant specializes in Chen Ma Rice and Tan-Tan Noodles, produced by Tokyo Sakurou. This was my third visit. The numbing sensation of the Sichuan pepper in the Chen Ma Rice is irresistible and delicious. The Highball, which was discounted to 200 yen that day, was a great deal.

Our household favorite, Chen Ma House's Black Fried Rice, is truly delicious! The minced meat is fluffy and the grains of rice are almost the same size, creating a perfect harmony. Cooked over high heat, it's a masterpiece that can only be achieved by skilled chefs with their careful attention. Despite its simple appearance, the taste is exquisite! The Five-Ingredient Yakisoba (¥1000) this time had a watery sauce that made it almost like a soup, but the Scallop Gyoza (3 pieces for ¥450) redeemed the meal with its thin skin and luxurious scallop flavor. Next time, the Black Fried Rice and Scallop Gyoza are a must-order! The consistent quality and delicious flavor of the Black Fried Rice, along with the refreshing black pepper, make it perfect for hot days. Chen Ma House was definitely the right choice. The delivery arrived right on time at 12:12, exactly as scheduled. The total time from placing the order to delivery was 40 minutes, showing their efficiency and reliability. Fine Dining (delivery service charge for the day: ¥398) is truly appreciated!

In Gotanda Station, there are two locations of Chen Ma Jia, one at the East Exit and one at the West Exit. The East Exit location has been around for a long time and mainly serves Chen Ma Rice, giving off a tough vibe. The West Exit location opened after the Chen Ma Rice boom, offering a variety of noodle dishes in addition to the main menu. This time, I decided to dine at the West Exit location and ordered the half portion of Tan Tan Men as a set. The Chen Ma Rice has a numbing spiciness from Sichuan pepper, and the addition of sweet bean sauce here adds a delicious sweetness to the dish. The Tan Tan Men has regular dried noodles, but the creamy soup helps to balance out the spiciness. The portion size was also satisfying. Thank you for the meal.

[Food] - Dish: Tan Tan Men - Price: ¥880 - Contents: Thin noodles with ground meat, bean sprouts, and greens - Impression: The soup had a noticeable sesame flavor and was spicy, but with just the right amount of Sichuan pepper for my taste. [Restaurant] - Interior: Kitchen on the left, table seating on the right - Table items: Garlic chips, disposable chopsticks, paper napkins, possibly the menu - Staff: About 2 employees - Overall: A Sichuan Chinese restaurant located just before the intersection of the JR Yamanote Line and Tokyu Ikegami Line, on the way to Yamanote Street.

[Location] 5-minute walk from Gotanda Station [Date/Time] March 25, 2019 (Monday) 12:50, no line [Food/Price] Chen Ma Fan + Half Tantanmen for 990 yen [Impression] Chen Ma Fan is not as spicy as expected, with a good level of spiciness and delicious. The numbing sensation of the Sichuan pepper is quite effective.

I remembered the taste of Chenma House in Chiba where I originally tried it, so I felt like going there. The nearest Chenma House in the neighborhood was here. As soon as I entered, it was small and had a casual izakaya atmosphere, which I personally liked. I always order the Chenma rice and tantanmen set for about 800 yen here. The Chenma rice is delicious, of course, but the tantanmen is quite authentic and tasty. I felt that there was a difference in taste depending on the restaurant compared to what I had in Chiba, but I was still satisfied.