I had some errands nearby, so I decided to drop by Shinsengumi for lunch without a reservation. I arrived a little after 1 PM, thinking it might not be too crowded, but just as we were entering the parking lot, 4 or 5 black Alphards pulled in one after the other. I thought it might be full, but luckily we found a spot to park. The parking lot was spacious, which was great. We were seated at a round table on the first floor, which was almost full. I opted for the Holiday Shanghai Dim Sum Course for 3,300 yen. The menu included: assorted appetizers, three kinds of dim sum, steamed vegetables, seafood spring rolls, fried dumplings with shark fin, mini steamed buns, meat wonton soup, choice of Shanghai-style yakisoba, jjajangmyeon, or vegetable fried rice, and Shanghai-style dessert. The dishes were all tasty, especially the shrimp dim sum which was plump and delicious when dipped in black vinegar. The yakisoba had a nice chewy texture, making me think their ramen would be good too. Overall, the dishes weren't mind-blowing in terms of flavor, but considering the affordable price, the atmosphere of the restaurant, and the ample parking space, it was a great experience. I would definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal.

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I made a reservation for a private room. The restaurant is located behind the Okura, so it can be hard to find without a reservation. I reserved a private room for 6 people, and we enjoyed dishes ranging from shark fin to Peking duck and abalone. Everything was delicious, with a taste reminiscent of traditional high-end Chinese cuisine. The Peking duck, in particular, was better than at other restaurants. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I visited at 2:30 pm on a regular day and was able to enter smoothly. I ordered the bento set for 2420 yen, which included dishes like oil-drizzled chicken, stir-fried shrimp and celery, stir-fried Chinese cabbage, shumai, pickled vegetables, winter melon egg soup, rice, and matcha pudding. The oil-drizzled chicken was juicy and the other dishes had a delicate flavor different from typical Chinese cuisine. I would like to visit again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

I have many fond memories of using this Chinese dining restaurant for casual lunches with overseas clients, as well as welcome and farewell lunches. While places like Toyo Ken and Akasaka Prince Classic House have a nice atmosphere, they can be a bit pricey and the portions are large, giving off a sense of extravagance that may not be ideal for business settings where self-branding control is important. This restaurant strikes a good balance and is recommended for business lunches, as it is slightly tucked away from the main street, adding to its charm. The luxurious interior and excellent hospitality make it a great place for leisurely conversations, with a view of greenery from the windows. The Weekly Dim Sum Lunch, which includes various dim sum dishes and desserts, is a great option. The restaurant also offers free parking, usually filled with luxury cars. It's almost too perfect! This would be an ideal model pattern for a business meeting: pick up from Haneda Airport (or a luxury hotel lobby), briefing on morning agenda, casual lunch here, site visit via car or taxi, and drop off at the hotel or airport. The Weekly Dim Sum Lunch (2,178 yen) was a delightful experience for two of us. Thank you for the wonderful time!

This historic and famous Chinese restaurant offers a holiday dim sum course for 3300 yen, which includes an overwhelming amount of food. The atmosphere is elegant and private rooms are available, making it an incredible value for the price. While it feels strange to rate a restaurant based on dim sum, the spring rolls and deep-fried seafood were delicious. In particular, the deep-fried seafood dish had a unique and fresh flavor, with a crispy coating and a mayonnaise-infused filling. I highly recommend this dim sum course.

This is a longstanding Chinese restaurant that I have been visiting for over 20 years since my first visit. In the past, when my company was nearby, we would often come here for welcome parties for new employees or celebrations for promotions. However, I have never been here for personal reasons, and certainly not alone. With the company changing and years passing by, I had not visited in a long time, so I decided to go back out of nostalgia. The appearance of the restaurant has not changed in over 20 years, and just seeing the sign brought back memories. It was a bit late for lunch, but the first floor was full so I was seated on the second floor. It was quiet and calming up there. Normally we would have a set course menu for company gatherings, but as a solo diner, I found out they don't offer that. That was fine with me as I wanted to choose what I liked. I ordered the "Xiaolongbao (1540 yen)" and the "Vegetable Soup Soba (1760 yen)". They kindly offered to make the Xiaolongbao in two versions with half the price, which was a nice touch. They even asked if I wanted the Soba served after the Xiaolongbao, which I appreciated. The food arrived after about 10 minutes. The Xiaolongbao was served on lettuce to prevent sticking, and it was exactly as expected - delicious. The Vegetable Soup Soba came next, with baby corn, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. The broth was flavorful, and the thin noodles paired well with it. The taste was just as expected and satisfying. Restaurant turnover is high, and places can disappear before you know it. In that context, the fact that this restaurant still offers the same atmosphere, service, and delicious food from when I first visited for a company celebration 25 years ago feels like a luxury. Reflecting on this, I enjoyed my meal until the end. While I didn't think much of this place back when we used it for company events, sitting alone and focusing solely on the food made me realize what a great restaurant it is. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I had a shark fin dish. The large size was really big. It was thick and had a great texture, with a lot of collagen. The braised abalone, hollow heart vegetable, spring rolls, Chinese noodles, and almond jelly were all delicious.

I visited the restaurant "Isshingou Akasaka Store" which is ranked 62nd out of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo on Tabelog with a rating of 3.62 in 2023. It is located near Akasaka Mitsuke, right next to The Prince Gallery Kioicho. The restaurant has a noticeable signboard and a spacious interior with main floor seating, private rooms, and communal tables. Established in 1957, this long-standing Chinese restaurant offers classic dishes such as pressed tofu, sweet and sour pork, hot and sour soup, Shanghai fried noodles, and fried rice. The interior, menu, and flavors exude a nostalgic and retro charm, providing a sense of comfort and familiarity. Overall, it is a reliable and traditional Chinese restaurant worth visiting.

We celebrated our company's anniversary with a luxurious lunch using a gift certificate from the company. We went to I-Shin Go in Akasaka. We walked along Sophia Street, passed through Sanada-bori, down Kioizaka, past Shimizu Valley Park, and arrived at Hotel New Otani. The classic Chinese restaurant served dishes with a soy sauce flavor, which were familiar and delicious. We spent an hour and a half enjoying the meal until we were full. We realized that we have been married for 40 years, surpassing the silver wedding anniversary and reaching the ruby wedding anniversary. Another happy occasion to celebrate.

It's really typical for the management of a "Top 100 Restaurant" to become "corrupt". Despite the fact that the chef and everything else at the long-established restaurant remains the same, the evaluation points and rankings fluctuate dramatically before and after the announcement of new selections. It seems like a biased selection process to be chosen as a Top 100 Restaurant. Well, the restaurant itself doesn't see any issue with it. I'm a naive person who still ends up going to these Top 100 Restaurants while thinking about these things. I tried the Chinese bento box for 2420 yen, which comes with soup and dessert. The bento box was freshly made and warm. In terms of taste, it was just average. The location seems to have been frequented by politicians and celebrities for a long time, but to me, it feels outdated.

I visited this place in Akasaka. The parking lot is spacious. Inside the restaurant, Showa era instrumental music is playing. I ordered the "tantanmen" and it was served in about 15 minutes. The broth is based on white sesame, with thin slightly curly noodles. The spiciness is mild, and the rich sesame flavor is strong. The pickled mustard greens that come out from the bottom of the bowl are a nice accent.

Our family has been using the Chinese restaurant called "Isshin-gou" for many years. They have a variety of menu items that are not commonly found in Japan. I highly recommend the appetizer called "tofu noodles." The dim sum dishes are also very delicious. It may be worth visiting at least once in your lifetime. The meal was very delicious but also quite expensive.

I visited "Isshingou Akasaka" which was selected for the first time in the "Tabelog Chinese Cuisine TOKYO Top 100" list. The restaurant is located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, about a 7-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Established in 1889, this Chinese restaurant has undergone changes in form and location over time, including the opening of branches in this area and Ginza, as well as a dim sum tea room. The interior of the restaurant has a classical and calming atmosphere. The dishes I tried included: - Live prawn dish: I chose to have the prawns seasoned with salt, and their natural sweetness stood out. - Spring rolls - Shark fin simmered in white broth Shanghai style: The medium-sized dish was large and had a satisfying texture. The soup had a thick consistency and tasted delicious with the accompanying flower rolls. - Peking duck: The duck was skillfully sliced in front of us, and the thin slices were enjoyable to watch and eat. I particularly liked the flavorful breast meat. - Crab meat and seaweed fried rice - Mango pudding - Warm soup with white fungus - Soft almond pudding with jelly Overall, I had a great time and enjoyed the food. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Every time I went to Hotel New Otani for errands, I was intrigued by the sign for Ishin-Gō. This time, I had the opportunity to make a reservation for dinner at Ishin-Gō through a catalog gift, so I eagerly made the reservation. I arrived in very casual attire because I couldn't see the surroundings from outside, but once I was seated, I found myself surrounded by a dinner party with famous people next to me. Given the location, it seemed to be a political gathering. Despite its old-fashioned appearance, the atmosphere was charming and welcoming, which is probably why it was bustling with people. I was very satisfied with the assorted appetizers, followed by bird's nest soup and deep-fried spiny lobster. The main dish, shark fin, made a grand entrance, spreading generously across the plate, almost filling me up just by looking at it. The thicker part of the shark fin, closer to the empty space, is served whole without being cut in half to avoid unfairness. The seasoning was exceptional. Sweet steamed buns were also served, which could be dipped in the soup or enjoyed with black vinegar for flavor variation. This was followed by steamed gurnard and yakisoba, leaving me feeling full. The final sesame dumplings had just the right amount of sweetness and a delightful nutty aroma from the sesame. The mango pudding had diced sweetened mango hidden inside, delivering a sense of happiness filled with mango flavor. As I left, I was given a souvenir of three meat buns and one sweet bean bun packed in a box. I will enjoy them tomorrow. Overall, I was very satisfied.

I had a holiday dim sum lunch. I was so hungry that before I knew it, I only had a photo of dessert... It was so delicious that I was completely absorbed in it. The service and taste are top-notch and you can definitely feel at ease. There are many regular customers, and the atmosphere is good and relaxing. I would like to visit regularly.

The course for 4 adults x2 + a la carte course with shark fin, sea cucumber, and abalone, including 4 Chinese buns as a souvenir. A la carte stir-fried oysters with black bean sauce was excellent. The oysters in the Beijing duck were incredibly large and delicious. The soft mochi-like texture was the best I've ever had. The mapo eggplant was also very flavorful, making me crave white rice from the beginning. The best part of the Beijing duck was when I mentioned to my mother that it was her birthday, and the staff overheard and brought out peach buns at the end. The wonderful hospitality made the experience even more enjoyable.

I visited this restaurant after about 10 years. I had lunch there. I felt that the prices had gone up quite a bit since my last visit. I was seated on the first floor, which was a bit dark, maybe because it was raining. It was lunchtime and the place was almost full, with many elderly customers enjoying a leisurely lunch. I chose the dim sum set, which was a little over 2000 yen. It included various dim sum dishes like spring rolls and steamed dumplings, as well as a choice of noodles or fried rice. Dessert was also included! The spring rolls were crispy and delicious. It was nice to enjoy hot dim sum even during lunchtime. They even had meat buns, so I was quite full by the end of the meal. It was delicious.

I had been to the Ginza branch of Weishin-go before, but this was my first time at the Akasaka branch. I had tried to go several times before, but was always turned away without a reservation. Today, I was lucky enough to get in. The interior was very dignified and exuded a sense of history. The lunch menu was a bit pricey, but the dim sum set was available for 2178 yen including tax. The taste was refined and delicious. While they may not use expensive ingredients, the seasoning was exquisite. I would like to come back for dinner next time.