Chinese Cuisine Han @ Maekawa-cho ~ A restaurant that offers dishes from the northern part of Zhejiang Province, including Huzhou cuisine. It has been featured in the media and is known for its popular dish, double-sided crispy soba with shrimp and tomatoes. They offer takeout options and you can also order through Uber. Please note that they only accept cash or PayPay for payment. Ordered dishes: - Homemade pan-fried dumplings (¥748) - Stir-fried water spinach (¥1,078) - Zha Cai (¥528) - Shrimp fried rice (¥1,188) - Double-sided crispy soba with shrimp and tomatoes (¥1,738) Thoughts: - It's a popular restaurant run by a husband and wife team, so the serving time is a bit longer. - It's best to go when you have plenty of time to spare. - The lady owner is charming and seems to be well-liked, attracting quite a few regular customers. - The crispy soba was lighter than expected due to the acidity of the tomatoes. - When you break it open, the filling oozes out, revealing soft soba noodles. Overall, it was a delightful meal.

Popular Chinese restaurant "Han". After a business dinner, I had a solo reflection session before returning to the hotel. This place is famous for its double-sided crispy fried noodles with shrimp and tomatoes, but I couldn't eat that much, so I ordered dumplings and a medium bottle. The dumplings were well cooked, with a slightly burnt surface. I thought they were a bit overcooked, but the chewy skin and filling were delicious. Next time, I want to come back for lunch to try the crispy fried noodles. The restaurant was bustling with customers drinking rather than eating. Chinese drinking culture is great, isn't it?

The shrimp and tomato yakisoba and boiled dumplings are typical dishes. The yakisoba had little sauce and the noodles were too oily. The dumplings had thick skin, which may be good for some people but not my preference. It took a bit of time to be served as it was lunchtime, but the taste was not to my liking and the prices were high, so I won't be returning.

The noodle set comes with ramen, fried rice, and dumplings, so it's a good deal. The fried rice was so-so, but the Taiwan ramen was delicious, and the dumplings had thick skin, which I personally enjoyed. Next time, I want to try the tomato shrimp yakisoba, even though it's a bit pricey.

Hoh is a restaurant located in a quiet and dimly lit area of Bakurocho, serving dishes from Huzhou in northern Zhejiang Province, China, as well as other Chinese cuisine. The restaurant's exterior blends into the darkness, with only light leaking from the door and a signboard. I first visited in 2016 after seeing the highly praised tomato yakisoba on a TV show. While the tomato yakisoba was indeed unique, what stuck with me more was the overall high quality of the dishes and the good value for money. I had wanted to revisit for a long time, and finally did so after nearly 7 years. On April 22nd (Saturday) around 8:30 PM, there was only one group in the restaurant, just like last time. The simple interior, with no music playing, felt a bit lonely. However, soon after, customers started coming in one after another, and by late hours, the restaurant was packed, with Uber making multiple deliveries. This resulted in some delays in taking orders. The kitchen seemed to be run by the head chef and the front of the house by the female owner, with a two-person team. This was understandable given the sudden rush of customers. The exterior and interior of the restaurant lacked any extravagance or luxury, giving off a modest vibe of a local Chinese eatery. However, the menu was surprisingly well-structured and extensive, almost on par with a hotel. The head chef alone managed a wide variety of dishes. The menu even included high-end ingredients like Shanghai crab, drunken crab, and shark fin ramen, which are not typical of a local Chinese restaurant. Above all, the food was delicious and of a consistently high quality. I ordered century egg, which I always tend to order when available. The lightly salted stir-fried snow peas and shrimp were a delight, with plump shrimp and plenty of snow peas. The salted spare ribs were large and tender, with a sweet sauce that soaked through nicely. The shrimp in chili sauce was one of the best I've had, with a slightly spicy and sweet sauce coating the plump and bouncy shrimp. The handmade jumbo dumplings had a homemade feel to them. The dried meat and snow pea rice in a clay pot had a comforting and slightly salty flavor, with the dried meat and snow peas adding depth. The spring rolls were thick and satisfying, while the wontons lacked flavor. The sesame dumplings were average. Overall, the food was delicious, and ordering felt reassuring. With a full stomach and drinks, the bill came to around 5,000 yen per person, making the quality and cost performance quite reasonable. The selection of Shaoxing wine was a bit limited, though.

On Sunday night, many shops in the business district of Bakuro-yokoyama are closed. I called ahead to make a reservation at Han for a quick dinner. The restaurant was already 80% full by 6:30, likely due to a group reservation. I ordered liver and leek stir-fry, tomato yakisoba, and grilled dumplings. The tomato yakisoba had a subtle acidity from the tomatoes that made it delicious.

I visited for lunch to satisfy my craving for dumplings. I ordered a set of tantanmen, half fried rice, and 3 dumplings. The tantanmen was just okay, the half fried rice was average, but the dumplings were amazing! I ate one as is, one with vinegar soy sauce, and one with vinegar and pepper, but three were not enough! Next time, I will come back at night to enjoy them with beer and have a feast!

Tomato and shrimp double-sided crispy yakisoba for ¥1500. The surface is crispy and the tomato is peeled. When you break it with a spoon, you will find a sauce with large shrimp underneath. The well-seasoned dish has just the right amount of acidity from the tomatoes, and when the tomatoes are gone, we added some vinegar. I am curious about the dumpling course that requires a reservation at least 3 days in advance.

A hidden gem of a Chinese restaurant in Bakurocho. It serves authentic Chinese cuisine from Huzhou with a gentle flavor. Apparently, Huzhou cuisine can only be found here in Japan. Located in an area with offices and apartments, the restaurant is lit up with sail lights. The interior has only table seating and is not very spacious. It has a simple and unpretentious atmosphere typical of a local Chinese restaurant. The walls are adorned with autographed cards of famous people. The owner, a friendly and charming lady, recommended the three kinds of appetizers, dried tofu with three representative dishes, handmade pan-fried dumplings, fried eggplant with sansho pepper flavor, and double-sided grilled noodles with shrimp and tomatoes. The pan-fried dumplings had a chewy and thick skin with a flavorful meat filling that paired well with vinegar and pepper. The thinly sliced fried eggplant was coated with sansho pepper for a lingering taste. The grilled noodles topped with whole peeled tomatoes were surprisingly refreshing with a light salt base and a sprinkle of cheese powder. There is a special dish called the "Hou course" and other set courses like the dumpling course and the Shanghai crab course, but reservations are required. As a duo of light eaters and drinkers, there are still many menu items we want to try, so we plan to revisit soon.

January is coming to an end, and even February, which is running away, is on its last day. When I stepped outside at noon, I felt the arrival of spring in the warm weather. I was in the mood for Chinese food, so I decided to visit a restaurant called "Ho" in Bakurocho. I had this place on my list for a while, but it always seemed a bit out of reach for lunch, so I kept postponing it. However, with time running out, I couldn't delay it any longer. The reviews I had seen described this place as a "town Chinese" restaurant, but to me, it looked like a genuine Chinese restaurant run by natives. The menu seemed to focus on dishes like "Shrimp and Tomato Yakisoba" and "Gyoza," but since I wasn't a fan of tomatoes and there didn't seem to be a lunch menu centered around gyoza, I opted for the "Pork and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry (900 yen)" as a safe choice. The interior of the restaurant was adorned with signed autographs, including ones from celebrities like Ishichan and Nagira Shisho. When my "Pork and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry" set meal arrived, it looked like a typical portion of side dishes and rice, without the excessive volume often seen in poorly made native Chinese restaurants. The dish itself had a dark color due to the soy sauce, and the strong flavor made it enjoyable, especially with the whole shiitake mushrooms. As usual, I finished by mixing it with rice. Overall, this native Chinese restaurant may not be top-tier, but it's a good option in this area. I would like to try their noodles and other dishes, but unfortunately, I don't have the time to explore further. (7/10)

I had the "Tomato and Shrimp Double-Sided Pan-Fried Yakisoba" for 1,500 yen. The visual impact was impressive. I used the back of a spoon to crush the tomato. The surface was hard, but when broken with chopsticks, the inside yakisoba softened by the sauce was revealed. It was enjoyable to experience the different textures of the two yakisoba. The tomato surprisingly had a mild acidity and umami, not overpowering. The only downside was the limited amount of shrimp. I only found 5 pieces, which was a bit disappointing for the price. It's a one-time try. By the way, this dish is notably expensive on the lunch menu. For example, noodle dishes are 900 yen with 3 dumplings and half a fried rice, offering great value. According to a friend who works nearby, the dumplings at this restaurant are delicious, so I would like to try a different menu item next time.

✳️ Chinese cuisine Han @ Ma-kura-cho has a traditional atmosphere. I had the double-sided yakisoba with shrimp and tomato. Other menu options come with fried rice and dumplings for only 800 yen, which is a great deal! The dish was served on a surprisingly large plate, and the sight of tomatoes on top was impressive. The crispy edges of the noodles were deliciously crunchy and fragrant. I broke the tomatoes with a spoon and enjoyed them together. Inside the crispy noodles, there was a savory yakisoba sauce. The dish was packed with vegetables and large shrimp. The aroma of cheese on top of the tomatoes was irresistible, and it was very delicious! It was a generous portion.

Actress Suzuki Suna, who reappeared in the role of Kaoru Kamayama's wife in the drama "Aibou" session 21, is known for her love of dumplings. As the leader of the celebrity "Dumpling Club," she gathers over 50 members to visit dumpling restaurants as a "club activity." One of her recommended Chinese restaurants is Han, a Chinese cuisine restaurant in Higashi-Kanda known for its "instagrammable" fried noodles. Founded in March 2014 by the husband and wife duo from Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, who came to Japan for economic and technical exchanges, this restaurant offers a variety of lunch options from traditional Chinese cuisine. The menu includes noodle sets (with fried dumplings and half-fried rice) and set meals (with rice, salad, and almond tofu), as well as individual dishes like shrimp and tomato fried noodles, fried dumplings, and more. The fried noodles, with a filling of shrimp and vegetables sandwiched between Chinese noodles that are fried and baked on both sides, topped with peeled tomatoes, offer a unique taste and texture with the perfect balance of acidity and chewiness. The dumplings are described as basic and robust, with a simple filling of pork, cabbage, and green onions, wrapped in a deliciously chewy skin. This restaurant is a great choice for dumpling enthusiasts. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal! ｡⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠｡

In December 2022, for dinner, I went to a Chinese restaurant called "Han" in Bakurocho. This restaurant specializes in Huzhou cuisine, which features dishes made with various types of fish from the lake. The restaurant is known for its bold and delicate flavors, attracting many celebrities and receiving media attention. I ordered handmade pan-fried dumplings, sautéed asparagus and broccoli, soft scrambled eggs with preserved duck eggs, and double-sided fried noodles with shrimp and tomatoes. The food was delicious and unique, making it a great dining experience at this popular restaurant.

At "Chinese Cuisine Ho" in Bakurocho, I tried the double-sided grilled shrimp and tomato yakisoba for 1,500 yen. It's been a dish I've always admired. Just the presentation alone makes you want to eat it. A whole tomato, peeled and placed on top of the double-sided grilled yakisoba. The tomato is lightly sprinkled with powdered cheese. Cut a slit in the tomato with a spoon, break it up with the back of the spoon, and spread it evenly over the yakisoba. Take a bite with a spoonful of tomato, yakisoba, and sauce. So delicious! The medium-thick yakisoba has a crunchy texture, a fragrant charred flavor, plump shrimp and vegetables wrapped in a smooth sauce, and a refreshing aftertaste from the tomato. It may seem tricky at first, but it's not just about the aesthetics, it's seriously tasty! It's a bit pricey, but I would definitely want to eat this again.

This is a Chinese restaurant in Bakurocho. There are many colored papers pasted on the walls inside the restaurant. Although the shrimp and tomato yakisoba are famous, I decided to go with the Chinese rice bowl. The Chinese rice bowl here has a slightly darker color. It had pork, shrimp, squid, and noticeable bamboo shoots and wood ear mushrooms among the vegetables. The flavor was rich with oyster sauce, and it reminded me of dishes from mainland China as I used to visit China often. The meal came with wakame and green onion soup, salad, and almond jelly for dessert. When I asked the owner about the cuisine, she mentioned it was from Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province. I love the exotic atmosphere of this place.

The taste exceeds imagination, all dishes are delicious. The chef and his wife run the restaurant together, and they prepare the food carefully. Spicy dishes go well with beer. You can enjoy just the food or indulge in drinking and enjoying the Chinese cuisine in the city. It was so delicious that I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. It seemed quite busy today with a large group inside. Even regular customers were being turned away. However, the service from the lady in the hall was fantastic. And the food was excellent. I'm glad I came. I had a draft beer, fried eggplant with sansho pepper, homemade dumplings, soft-shell crab and scrambled eggs, green tea simmered chicken, and dried meat rice cooked in a pot with Chinese broccoli. I wanted to eat more, but it was getting crowded so I had to give up. I'll visit again next time. Thank you for the delicious meal. On the way out, the lady even came outside to see us off. Now I understand why this place is so popular.

Dining out at a Chinese restaurant in an unfamiliar town with a friend♪ The "kata-yakisoba" with a huge tomato on top was a sight to behold with its beautiful presentation. We were drawn in by the power of this image and had been wanting to try this place for a while. Tonight, we made the journey to Bakurocho♪ We ordered the following dishes: ◆ Spicy leeks and kikurage mushroom salad ◆ Tofu and shrimp roe stir-fry ◆ Braised pork belly and bamboo shoots in salt ◆ Eggplant with sansho pepper flavor ◆ Pan-fried dumplings ◆ Pan-fried soba noodles with shrimp and tomato. After ordering everything, the owner asked, "Do you want the dumplings too?" It seems like they take pride in their dumplings. Ah, that explains it... no wonder! The sign on the wall boasting a "handmade dumpling course" looked so proud♪ So, we decided to add the pan-fried dumplings as well. The menu features dishes from various regions of China, with a slightly Japanese twist. This place serves mainland Chinese cuisine based on the cuisine of Huzhou in Zhejiang Province. We should have ordered the boiled dumplings, but my friend, with his Utsunomiya spirit, insisted on the pan-fried dumplings (laughs). Sorry, sorry! The braised pork belly and bamboo shoot dish had a strong bamboo flavor and the seasoning balance was not to my liking, but everything else was delicious. The pan-fried dumplings were the Chinese-style meaty type. The skin was slightly thick but not too chewy, making it easy to eat. It had a hybrid of Japanese and mainland Chinese flavors. Simple yet delicious, and I'm glad we tried it! The beer disappeared in no time♪ But the highlight was definitely the pan-fried soba noodles with tomato! The crispy and fragrant noodles were a delight. Inside the noodles were shrimp and Chinese cabbage in a sauce. On top were peeled tomatoes and powdered cheese. The powdered cheese did wonders! Usually, dishes with sauce tend to have a uniform taste and you get tired of it if you keep eating. It's a dish that you need to change the flavor with vinegar halfway through to keep enjoying it. But this dish, thanks to the refreshing acidity of the abundant tomatoes and the powdered cheese, you can keep eating without getting tired. Crush the noodles, crush the tomatoes, mix everything together. Pull out the shrimp and cabbage, mix it all up. It's so delicious♪ The perfect balance of the tomato's sweetness and acidity is what makes this dish so amazing. It's not just about the appearance, it's about the taste too. Enjoyed a satisfying and delicious meal at an unfamiliar town's Chinese restaurant.

Chinese cuisine - I casually walked into a nearby Chinese restaurant ☺️❗️ Although the teppanyaki dish was different, I couldn't think of anything other than ordering fried rice for a fried rice lover like me. Inside the restaurant, I was quite surprised to see many autographs of celebrities who may have been filmed or broadcast on TV. It was lucky to stumble upon a famous restaurant while walking around. Next time, I'll try the tomato yakisoba with crispy noodles on both sides. Food log rating: 3.52. #LocalChineseRestaurant #ChineseFood #FriedRice #Gyoza #Bakurocho #HiddenGem #Gourmet #Rice #FoodPorn #FoodieLife #Foodie #Tokyo #Japan #TV