Visited on Sunday at 14:30. The restaurant was 40% full. Ordered the "Otsukaresama Set" for 1,080 yen plus tax, which was a good deal for a late lunch. Tried a Chinese restaurant that caught my interest. Even though it wasn't lunchtime, it was quite busy. Ordered the drool chicken and grilled dumplings, with a draft beer. The drool chicken was a first-time experience. The spicy sauce was flavorful and made my lips tingle. The nuts, fried garlic, bean sprouts, and various textures made it enjoyable. It wasn't just spicy, but delicious! The grilled dumplings were meaty and delicious. I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal!

It's been a while since I visited Manpuku Restaurant. They used to have a salad bar that I really liked, but it seems to be gone now. I think they were able to keep it during the pandemic, but it's sad to see it gone. Today, I had the lunch set for 780 yen before tax.

Located about a 7-minute walk from JR Hachioji Station North Exit, this Chinese restaurant is situated along the Saru-no-michi Street. Despite visiting during lunchtime around 1 pm, the place was surprisingly quiet with only 2-3 customers present. I ordered the Shrimp Chili Sauce Set Meal, which included vibrant shrimp chili, rice, Chinese soup, bean sprout namul, daikon salad, and almond jelly. However, the shrimp chili lacked the expected sweet and spicy flavor, instead being overly spicy with no succulent shrimp texture. The rice was dry and lacked the desired fluffy or sticky texture. On the other hand, the bean sprout namul and almond jelly were relatively tasty. Overall, I was disappointed as a fan of shrimp chili, and I doubt I will visit again.

The other day, I visited the famous restaurant Manpuku Hanbai located a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station on the JR Chuo Line, Yokohama Line, and Hachiko Line. The reason why this restaurant, which is so close to Hachioji Station, holds the name of Choi Jiman in the Chinese restaurant world and never lets it go, is because of the "Man" in its name. Now, Choi Jiman is a right-handed left-handed first baseman and outfielder from Incheon, South Korea. He signed with the Seattle Mariners in 2010 and played in various leagues until 2018, when he moved to the Tampa Bay Rays. He had a successful season in 2019, playing 127 games with a .261 batting average, 19 home runs, and 63 RBIs. In 2020, he experimented with switch-hitting and even hit home runs from the right side. After a contract dispute, he signed a one-year deal for $2.45 million in 2021. In 2022, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. This restaurant review is about the journey of Choi Jiman, a baseball player, and the delicious food at Manpuku Hanbai.

I visited for lunch. I ordered the seafood ankake ramen with gyoza, salad, and almond jelly lunch set. It was delicious with a salty seafood flavor. They also had an all-you-can-eat menu, so I would like to try that next time.

I went for lunch and it was pretty good! We ordered skewered chicken, shrimp tempura, stir-fried vegetables, and braised pork. Just eating these dishes, two of us were very satisfied. They also offer all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink options, so I think it would be fun to come here at night for a lively time. Next time we have a big group gathering, this place might be a good choice!

The set meal comes with a salad bar and drink bar, making it very fulfilling. There are also plenty of lunch options available, and it seems convenient for not only casual drinking but also for enjoying a variety of salads and drinks during lunchtime.

It's been a while since I visited Banpuku Restaurant. The salad bar and drink bar were still available. I ordered the number 1 lunch menu, which was the Five Ingredient Vegetable Stir Fry priced at 660 yen including tax. The dish arrived quickly, as usual. The portion was generous, with the rice being served in a large size. The stir fry had a small amount of meat, but that's to be expected with a vegetable stir fry. After the meal, I enjoyed some orange juice and iced coffee.

Date: Wednesday, around 9pm Reservation: Not required Wait: None Number of people: 1 Seat: Four-seater table Food Menu: - Pork Belly Fried Rice ¥780 - Century Egg ¥380 Located a short distance down Hachioji's Radiation Street, this restaurant has a traditional atmosphere that is quiet and calming. This time, I ordered the Pork Belly Fried Rice and Century Egg. The Pork Belly Fried Rice had chunks of meat and a nice aroma of black sesame seeds. The Century Egg was also quite good.

I often visit this place and I really appreciate it. They have a salad bar during lunch time which is nice. You can also have unlimited iced coffee. They offer daily lunch sets from number 1 to number 3, with the cheapest one being 660 yen including tax. Today's special was stir-fried pork and bean sprouts. The waitresses are friendly and welcoming.

This is my third visit. Three men visited on a weekday evening. We came because we can easily eat cheap Chinese food here. Every dish is affordable and has a good value for the price. The pork belly is a must-try every time. The dark and chewy meat is very delicious. If you come here, be sure to try it. However, this time I tried the pig's feet and it didn't suit my taste. The staff all seem to be Chinese and they use simple Japanese but are very friendly. I will definitely come back again next time.

Little by little, I was running out of options for lunch places I hadn't visited yet, so I decided to walk around and stumbled upon this place. I had known about it before, but always put off going. Today, I decided to go in because of the daily special menu displayed outside. It was a seafood bowl with half a ramen. Seafood bowl at a Chinese restaurant? And it comes with ramen? No way. Impossible. Well, just in case... And that's why I decided to go in around noon. There were about 10 customers already inside, and a few more came in after me. It became full quickly. There were 4 daily specials and about 20 fixed lunch options. Of course, I stuck to my original plan. In the center of the restaurant, there was a small table with a salad bar. Cabbage, daikon radish, corn, and fried toppings. Small dishes like boiled egg, tofu, and pickled vegetables. And canned fruit that looked like dessert, along with iced coffee. I grabbed some of these and waited. In less than 10 minutes, the main dish arrived. For a moment, I couldn't believe my eyes, but then I understood. It was a seafood simmered bowl. Later, I checked the menu and saw that there was also a seafood simmered ramen option. The taste was just average for the salad bar and the main dish, but the seafood bowl tasted more like a cabbage bowl. However, there were plenty of dishes, good portion sizes, and a dessert to finish off, which surprisingly left me feeling satisfied. (2019.1.21)

Located about 3-4 minutes down the Radiation Street in Hachioji, this Chinese all-you-can-eat and drink restaurant is affectionately known as "Manpuku Hotel" among locals. They offer private rooms with rotating tables for groups of around 10 people (subject to availability). For just 2,980 yen, you can enjoy a 2-hour all-you-can-eat and drink experience, including draft beer. This place has been my go-to spot for year-end parties for the past 5 years. It's a fantastic deal for delicious Chinese cuisine at such a low price. Highly recommended! Check out more details here: [link to blog post].

I used the all-you-can-eat and drink option at night! For those who love spicy food, being able to adjust the spiciness is much appreciated. The mapo tofu was super spicy, and the Shanghai yakisoba was also deliciously spicy. The non-spicy dishes were also tasty! The staff were friendly, the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, and I had a delicious and enjoyable experience! I would recommend it to those who love spicy food!

There are over 120 different menu items available at this all-you-can-eat and drink restaurant. The drink menu includes Suntory Malt's The Draft beer and about 20 other options such as sours. While the portion sizes of the food are not as large as typical dishes, they still offer a satisfying amount of food.

The set menu has changed.