The portion size is large, but you can take it home. It's recommended to share with a group of people. The chewy skin wrapped around the eggplant was delicious! For some reason, a few eggplants were hanging from a bar like a gymnastics bar, which made my friends and I laugh. Also, the pork tempura-like dish was delicious too!

I had high expectations for the specialty iron pot cuisine restaurant in Northeast China, but it was extremely average. The spare ribs were not tender at all, and the corn cake was mediocre. The cold dishes were generally too salty. It is definitely authentic Chinese cuisine, but I will not be going back again.

This restaurant was recommended by my Chinese colleagues, so it seemed to cater mostly to a Chinese clientele. The restaurant is located on the 7th floor of a building that houses mostly Chinese eateries. Orders are placed using a touch panel system with Japanese language support. The first highball I ordered was flat and not very tasty, but the second one with extra carbonation was much better. We also ordered two light dishes, one being steamed lettuce which was refreshing but quite a large portion. The other dish was a celery and dried tofu salad, which was a new experience for me but surprisingly delicious. The main dish was a Northeastern Chinese hot pot called "Tie Nabe Ton." The table had a large stone pot where vegetables, glass noodles, and meat were steamed together, with the staff handling the cooking process. The meat we chose was chicken, but there were other options like lamb, beef, spare ribs, and even chicken feet. The dish also included a cornmeal dough that was steamed to perfection. The flavor was great, but the portion size was huge, enough to feed 4-6 people. We also tried the Hua Juan, but the portion was too much, so we had to take it home. In China, it's common to take leftovers home, and the packing for this dish was quite impressive. If I have the chance to go back, I'll bring a larger group next time. As for the leftover Tie Nabe Ton, I turned it into delicious fried rice, which was a pleasant surprise.

Ueno Okachimachi, on the central street, there is a building on the 7th floor with a mushroom hot pot restaurant. I had always been curious about it, but I heard that the portion size was quite large, so I gave up. Now, for the New Year's party, we were discussing with our usual group of friends when a junior colleague suggested this place. They had visited with a friend before and found it cheap and delicious, but the portions were so big that they had to take leftovers home and eat for three days. With four people, it might be good. We couldn't make a web reservation, so we called. The phone was answered in Chinese, but when they realized we were Japanese, they switched to Japanese. We visited on a weekday, Thursday night. All the customers seemed to be Chinese, and it was quite crowded. The unique feature here is the huge iron pot dishes embedded in the tables, about 40cm in diameter. Each table had one in the middle for two people, but we had two sets on our table. Underneath the pot table, there was a gas stove. The menu had 10 iron pot dishes, all with large and beautiful photos. We decided to try the specialty iron pot dish, which was different from the typical Japanese hot pot style. The cooking was done by the staff, and it took about 30 minutes from putting the ingredients in the pot to completion. The taste was hard to describe, but it was delicious with a strong garlic flavor and tender vegetables. We also ordered a special bread from the northeastern region of China. It was quite heavy and difficult to peel off from the pot. We couldn't finish everything and had to leave some ribs, but overall, it was a satisfying experience. We wanted to try dessert, but they were sold out. The bill came out to be 9,905 yen in total, about 2,500 yen per person. It was cheap, delicious, and fun, and we all left very satisfied. We would like to try more dishes next time with a larger group.

The restaurant specializes in Northeastern Chinese cuisine and is suitable for large group gatherings due to the generous portion sizes. This review is based on a meal for 10 people attending a class reunion. The spinach and nut salad has a slightly sweet and sour flavor, with a refreshing taste. The crispy texture of the fried peanuts adds a nice touch, making it a perfect appetizer. The beef platter and pork spare rib hot pot are both hearty and delicious dishes. The spare ribs are tender and flavorful, cooked with corn, green beans, potatoes, and mushrooms, providing a satisfying meal. The steamed corn bread, a specialty of the restaurant, is also recommended for its generous portion size. The pork and pickled vegetable hot pot is a good option for those who prefer less spicy food, but some may find the flavor a bit bland. Overall, the dishes are well-prepared and satisfying, with the exception of the pork and pickled vegetable hot pot which may be lacking in flavor for some.

Today, I made a reservation for 10 people for lunch. We were seated at a table with two hot pots on a rotating platform. We ordered the hot pots first, adding ingredients like Chinese cabbage and Moroccan green beans. We got the beef tendon iron pot with lamb spare ribs and the corn steamed bun iron pot. While waiting, we also ordered stir-fried dishes. The recommended dish was the Tohoku-style stewed takana, which had pickled Chinese cabbage, blood intestine, and pork belly. It was cooked for a long time, had a gentle flavor, and was delicious. We also ordered the Tohoku-style cold noodles as an appetizer, which had a tempting aroma of chili oil. The sweet and sour authentic-style sweet and sour pork had a crispy texture and was popular with both adults and children. After a 30-minute wait, the hot pots were finally ready. Both hot pots had the same base flavor but different ingredients. Some beef tendons were tender, while others were tough. The lamb spare ribs were also a mix of tender and tough pieces. It seemed like the ingredients weren't cooked evenly or there were too many ingredients in the pots. Compared to previous visits, the hot pots this time were disappointing. Overall, the restaurant had generous portions and good flavors, so I might go back again after some time.

Ordered dish: Chicken hot pot Good points: - The restaurant is mostly filled with Chinese customers, creating a lively atmosphere that truly feels like being in China. - The portion size is generous, I ended up taking about 3 bags of leftovers home. - They offer a wide variety of Chinese drinks. - The food is served quickly, and the staff will even help cook the dishes. Areas for improvement: - The pieces of meat and potatoes are too large, making it difficult for the flavors to penetrate all the way through. It would be better if they were cut into smaller pieces. - If you are not used to this flavor, you may not find it very delicious at first.

Local dish from the Tohoku region. A dough made of corn flour and water is pressed onto the pot lid and cooked, causing it to puff up while baking and steaming. It has a bread-like texture. In addition to meat and vegetables, it also includes pickled vegetables as a default. The seasoning is soy sauce-based and not spicy. This amount was a little too much for five people.

It's like a classic dish from Northeast China, cooked in a very large pot, perfect for four people. I recommend the spare rib hot pot, but there was one corn missing per person. In the end, we added rice and made it into a delicious porridge, which was surprisingly tasty and a new way to enjoy the meal.

I heard that there are quite a few popular Northeastern cuisine restaurants on Chinese social media recently, so I went to eat with 4 people. We waited for about 20 minutes after putting the ingredients in a deep pot for the beef tendon iron pot stew. The ingredients include beef tendon, beef belly meat, potatoes, tomatoes, and other additional ingredients that you want to add. The longer you stew the beef tendon, the more delicious it becomes. The portion is quite large, so I recommend it! While waiting for the iron pot, we ordered appetizers. The highly recommended one is the Northeastern Salad (I forgot the name), in Chinese it is called 东北大拉皮. It is a thick glass noodle mixed with various vegetables in a well-balanced vinegar and chili oil dressing. The portion was also very generous, and I liked it! The restaurant was busy, so the service was not very good. I wanted to try other dishes, but I was too full. Anyway, the portions are large, so I will invite more friends to go eat next time. ^ ^ Bon appétit!

The iron pot stew on the menu is very generous in portion, even sharing with 5 people couldn't finish it... The "Chicken Iron Pot Stew" comes with chicken thighs, chicken feet, spare ribs, shiitake mushrooms, and more, all simmered for a long time, making the flavors really soak in, very satisfying! You can also add toppings like Chinese cabbage, snow peas, and yuba. For the main dish, you can choose rice cakes or hana-maki, but we tried the popular "Steamed Corn Bread" instead. It had a slight sour taste probably due to the fermentation process, and it didn't suit our taste at all, none of my friends liked it. The "Nabe Bao Rou (Authentic Sweet and Sour Pork)" is a deep-fried version of sweet and sour pork from the Tohoku region. The sweet and sour flavor and crispy texture are irresistible.

The restaurant specializes in authentic Northeastern Chinese cuisine with a focus on iron pot dishes. Four of us ordered spinach and nut salad as well as pork spare rib iron pot. The soup was simmering hot with a rich miso flavor infused into the ingredients. The portions were generous, filling us up even with four people.

When it comes to winter in Northeast China, nothing beats the iron pot stew - it's still served in huge portions, great value for money, and tastes authentic according to the locals.

The food is delicious without a doubt. The service is also not bad. However, it gets super crowded on Saturday nights.

High volume, great value! It's common practice to take leftovers home if you can't finish your meal. Most customers are believed to be Chinese.

The portions are huge.

The portion was large and delicious!

It brings back memories.