■ Genrai (Shimura Sanchome / Ebi Cha-han) ● Store Information for "Genrai" ◎ Regular Holiday (please confirm): Wednesday ◎ Phone Number: 03-3937-5347 ◎ Address: 8-2 Aioicho, Itabashi-ku Delicious Ebi Cha-han Food Tour! Meal #483! This is Ebi Cha-han enthusiast K-Nana. Today, I tried the Ebi Cha-han at Genrai in Shimura Sanchome. Genrai is a popular chain in Saitama, and there are a few branches in Itabashi as well. Let's see how the Ebi Cha-han at Genrai in Shimura Sanchome tastes. Shimura Sanchome Station is on the Toei Mita Line. The neighboring stations are Shimura Sanchome and Hasune. I previously tried the Gomoku Cha-han at "Kengaku" in Shinkoshigaya on the Toei Mita Line. ● Let's go to Genrai We start from Shimura Sanchome Station. It seems to be an area with many public housing complexes. Exit on the south side of the station and head west. Genrai is visible ahead after turning at the Shimura Aioicho intersection on the Kanpachi Route. I visited at 11:40 am on a weekday. ● Inside Genrai There were 13 customers already. They open at 11 am and the place is almost full. There are counter seats, table seats, and tatami mats. The Cha-han menu includes Gomoku, Crab, and Ebi (Shrimp). Today's special was a Garlic Fried Rice and Ramen Set for 850 yen. The ratio of male to female customers is 60:40, with more female customers. The place is not new but it is clean. ● Ebi Cha-han and Gyoza at Genrai in 3 minutes? So fast! Surprisingly fast service despite the crowd! The Ebi Cha-han and Gyoza arrive. I am grateful to be able to eat Ebi Cha-han again today. The set includes pickled radish and pickles. ● Ebi Cha-han at Genrai Up The Ebi Cha-han is oily and has a fluffy texture. It is visually appealing with big shrimp and a generous amount of them. There are six soft shrimp tails. ● Gyoza at Genrai Gyoza for 350 yen. The filling is well-packed and the skin is perfectly crispy. The slightly sweet filling makes these Gyoza easy to eat. Thank you for the delicious Ebi Cha-han once again today. The soup is egg soup. The soup is also great! There were six customers after me. The two young ladies and the husband were quick and efficient. Genrai was very popular. ● Payment at Genrai Ebi Cha-han 850 yen Total: 1,200 yen ● Summary by K-Nana of Genrai Genrai ★★★★ please.

At lunchtime, when I entered the restaurant, all the seats at the counter were taken. Since I was dining alone, I thought about waiting outside, but they led me to a six-person tatami room. It was a hot day outside, so I was happy about that. I saw that I could switch the ramen with half fried rice, so I ordered that. The dishes came out quickly, which surprised me. I was impressed that the fried rice was not pre-made but cooked fresh in a wok. The fried rice was piping hot and had perfect seasoning and oil levels. The ramen was also delicious, with a tasty soup and thick noodles.

I arrived at the restaurant around 13:30 for lunch, which ends at 14:30. I ordered the "Yakiniku set meal (750 yen)" with extra rice. The yakiniku was made with pork and had a perfect balance of sweetness and richness that made the rice taste even better. The restaurant seemed to be popular as it was always crowded with customers. I have also been to other famous restaurants, but this one seems to be a small, family-owned business. The staff were all very friendly and provided a sense of comfort. I wanted to try the dumplings as well, but I'll save that for next time!

This is a set of ramen and half fried rice. Is this really half portion of fried rice? I can't imagine the regular portion. It seems like if you upgrade to a regular fried rice and half ramen, it's an additional 50 yen, but I'm glad I didn't change it. The ramen is a classic one called "Korekore". The noodles are slightly flat and uneven, which I personally like. The fried rice was not dry, but more on the moist side. The service is quick. There are about 5 counter seats, 4 tables, and a small raised seating area. It's Saturday afternoon but almost full. There are a lot of families dining here. The cost performance is good. It doesn't seem like a place for drinking alcohol.

On this day, I had the braised pork fried rice and ramen set. The dark color gave me a hint of what to expect, and the taste was rich and just right! It exceeded my expectations. The ramen had a Tokyo-style vibe, which seemed to be the original dish of the restaurant. The evening menu is also delicious. I wonder if the menu items I know are still available. I must go back and try them out!

A group of about 10 people entered the restaurant at 1:00 PM for lunch. We ordered the shrimp and squid with vegetables stir-fry set meal with ramen (for an additional 200 yen). The lunch set came with a free upgrade to a large portion of rice, which was surprisingly generous. The shrimp and squid stir-fry was delicious with plenty of seafood and just the right amount of saltiness. The ramen, despite the extra 200 yen, was not a small portion but a regular size, and it was also tasty without any strong flavors. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of the food. Thank you for the meal.

I had been curious about this local Chinese restaurant for a while, as there always seems to be a long line during lunchtime. When I visited around 7:30 pm on a Sunday, the restaurant was filled with families, students, couples, and various other people. The red tables and bar stools gave the place a unique atmosphere that I really liked. The menu had no pictures, only text and prices, which left room for imagination and made it more appealing to me. I ordered the crab fried rice, which had a nice salty flavor and a satisfying texture. The ramen was simple but easy to drink, with a soy sauce base and a hint of seaweed saltiness that made me want to finish every last drop of the soup. The half-fried rice with char siu had a strong soy sauce flavor that would go well with beer, a favorite among men. The dumplings and set meals also looked delicious, making me want to try everything on the menu. I believe that no matter what you order, it will definitely be delicious at this local Chinese restaurant.

・Ramen Half Fried Rice Set 700 yen ・Five Ingredient Fried Rice 650 yen ・Gyoza (dumplings) 350 yen Total 1,700 yen This place feels like a down-to-earth Chinese restaurant. The ramen in the Ramen Half Fried Rice Set is a classic soy sauce flavor and the fried rice is just like you would expect from a local Chinese restaurant. The gyoza comes in a serving of 5 slightly larger pieces. At 1,700 yen for all of this, it's a reassuringly affordable price. I went for lunch on a Saturday around 1:30 PM and the place was almost full. It seems to be a popular spot among locals.

Ramen + fried rice + dumplings, the classic trio of a Chinese-style restaurant that makes you want to come back. Among the various set menus available, sometimes you just crave to eat ramen, fried rice, and dumplings purely like when you were a kid. Although the name is written as "珍來" or "珍来" in different kanji characters, it may be a different group from the one in Adachi-ku Umeda that I reviewed a while ago. I'm not very familiar with the many noren curtains out there. I found a draft from January 2014, but I deleted and updated it. It must have been about 7 years since then. I ordered the "B set backside: fried rice + half ramen" (750 yen) + "dumplings" (350 yen) - as shown in the photo. Slurp the ramen. It has a slightly unique flavor, but it's mostly a traditional soy sauce ramen. Delicately delicious. However, it might be a bit salty. Well, it's a matter of taste. The fried rice also has a strong salty taste, but it's quite tasty. The flavor balance is probably due to that saltiness, but there's another taste that catches my attention. It's the egg. There's the usual egg found in fried rice, but there's also another egg added late in the cooking process, giving it a soft and moist texture. This seems to be due to that egg. And of course, it also affects the flavor. The dumplings have the classic flavor of cabbage, garlic, chives, and pork. There's a sharp spiciness from the raw garlic. Yes, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal. Overall, the portion size didn't seem too large compared to other dishes at Chinrai. I remember having to fight like a food fighter to finish this combination of "fried rice, half ramen, and dumplings" when I ordered it at the Gotanno Station Front Store or Kawaguchi Store in the past. On a side note, as you walk straight down the street in front of this restaurant, you'll reach Shimura Sanchome Station, and along the way, I always wonder if Shimura Yonchu Middle School's building is okay. (By Kyanakashuukuu, 3/30/2022) (20 reviews/3.25)

The place is Shimo-Sanchome on the Toei Mita Line. It's a quiet residential area with few shops, scattered convenience stores, and some big chain stores along a major road. The focus is not on dining out. The reason for visiting was to try the highly recommended black fried rice at Chinrai-san, located between Shimo-Sanchome and Yon-Sanchome. The restaurant seems like a typical chain Chinese restaurant, but it's a standalone establishment. The visit was prompted by a colleague who loves food and praises the black fried rice here as the best. The restaurant is a bit worn out, giving off a true local Chinese eatery vibe. The owners - a chef, a hostess, and an elderly helper - run the place. We ordered the recommended black fried rice, sweet and sour pork, stir-fried wood ear mushrooms with eggs, dumplings, thin pork yakisoba, and Shaoxing wine. The portion sizes were unexpectedly large, with each dish easily serving two or more people. The black fried rice was moist and slightly sticky, with a rich flavor. It was a satisfying dish on its own. However, the standout dishes were the sweet and sour pork and the wood ear mushroom and egg stir-fry. They were tastier and had more meat than similar dishes we've tried before. The sweet and sour pork had plenty of meat and a special sweet and spicy sauce that made it delicious. The only downside was that the salt content was a bit high due to the large portions, but the option to take leftovers home was convenient. The total bill for all the dishes was around 4000 yen, making it a great value for the quality and quantity of food.

Sunday. Two groups were waiting eagerly in front of the door for the store to open. The popular Chinese restaurant "Chinrai" continues to attract local residents. There are no table seats, only counter seats and tatami seats. Most of the customers are couples, followed by solo diners. On weekdays, workers will also flock here. Today's lunch menu is causing everyone to hesitate. The handwritten font of the menu is appealing. Everyone is struggling to decide. The head chef in the kitchen silently watches us and waits for the first order of the day to come in. - "Half Ramen and Fried Rice Set" ¥750 The half fried rice and ramen set is ¥700, with +¥50 for the reverse. The strategy is to use half ramen as a luxurious substitute for soup. Toppings include 1 slice of chashu, menma, and wakame. The soup is a gentle broth with a hint of sweetness from vegetables, with a mild chicken bone and kombu flavor. The noodles are medium-thin, slightly twisted, and seem to be flat. They have a good chewy texture and go down smoothly. The ramen is delicious. The fried rice is slightly moist with a bit more oil and moisture in the rice. The saltiness of the chashu and the sweetness of the egg blend well. The spoon keeps rotating. This fried rice goes well with the ramen soup. - "Eggplant Miso Set" ¥800 It's not mapo eggplant, but eggplant stir-fried with spicy miso. As expected, it's made with small eggplants cut vertically and stir-fried with minced meat and spicy miso. Of course, it goes perfectly with rice. The spiciness is just right, and it's delicious. Makes you want to drink beer. White rice goes well with this dish. I tried having fried rice in between rotations, but it was a bit heavy and didn't quite match. Compatibility is important. They continue to provide a stable taste. It's really difficult to maintain the status quo, but they do it effortlessly. The chef quietly continues to cook without showering with excessive friendliness. Thank you for the meal.

According to a tweet from an expert in the field, it seems that the Chinrai at Takashimadaira Station, such as Chinrai / Chinma and Renkon, belongs to something called "Chinrai Itabashi G", while in the same Itabashi ward, the Park Mae store and Coco are part of a different system called "Chinese Cuisine Chinrai" @ Shimura 3-chome. This time, I ordered the following items: "Spicy Squid and Cucumber Salad" which personally requires additional spiciness with table chili oil, and "Clam and Vegetable Stir-Fry" which is a quick stir-fry of clams and greens. First, I tried the "Five-Ingredient Fried Rice 650 yen" listed on the blackboard as a table menu, which is actually a fluffy and moist Negi Tamago Chashu Fried Rice. It served as a snack and a closing meal, paired with a cold beer.

It was a table seat in a sunken kotatsu. It would have been great if it was a sunken kotatsu. ⭐️ Once I started eating the Negi Chashu, I couldn't stop. It has a pretty strong flavor, so I thought it would go well with chilled tofu or natto. ⭐️ Spicy squid and cucumber salad - The squid was tender and delicious. ⭐️ Gyoza - There is only one type of pan-fried gyoza on the menu. It's juicy and delicious with plenty of filling. ⭐️ Sweet and sour pork - A classic sweet and sour pork with a slightly strong ketchup flavor. The crunchy vegetables are great. ^ ^ ⭐️ Shrimp fried rice was so delicious! There were so many plump shrimp in it that I was surprised. The fluffy fried rice was also delicious. I immediately wanted to eat it again. The restaurant was popular throughout with customers without any breaks!

The restaurant is located about 4 minutes from Shimo-Sanjome Station on the Toei Subway Mita Line. I arrived at 12:12 noon on this day. "Chinrai" was founded by someone from Ibaraki Prefecture, and currently, there are about 100 affiliated stores mainly in the Kanto region. Among them, there are companies that expand as chains, as well as individual stores that operate by receiving the goodwill from their training place. Well, I'm not that familiar with it, but if you search online, you can find various information. The place I visited this time is probably an individual store. From the menu composition, prices, and the atmosphere of the restaurant, it seems so. I wonder if the restaurant is run by a family. In the kitchen, the master and a man who seems to be his son are cooking. The interior has a nostalgic Showa-era downtown Chinese atmosphere. There are counter seats and raised seating, totaling 24 seats. The menu is presented in a splendid book-like form, and the daily special menu is a great deal! While "Chinrai" is known for being a bit pricey in downtown Chinese restaurants, this place is actually quite affordable. The drink menu is also reasonably priced! Even the bottled beer (medium size) that has become a drink for the wealthy costs only 500 yen. However, they do not have Hoppy (a bit disappointing...). Now, today's order is the "Half Fried Rice and Ramen Set (700 yen)!!" Can you believe that a half-fried rice and ramen set costs 700 yen these days? And it's quite a generous portion (laughs). The ramen comes with char siu, menma, wakame, and chopped green onions. It's nice that there are plenty of chopped green onions. The soup is a traditional light soy sauce flavor. The broth is probably made from chicken bones, pork bones, and aromatic vegetables. The noodles are slightly flat and curly, truly a unique type of noodles from Chinrai. The sign outside says "Special Handmade Ramen," but I wonder if it's really handmade? The noodles have a good texture and are delicious. The char siu is pork shoulder. It's a type that is not heavily seasoned, with a good meaty texture. Ah, in the old days, all char siu in downtown Chinese restaurants was this type. Nostalgic~♪ The half-fried rice is not really half, it's more like a light full portion (laughs). It contains char siu, ham, and egg. It's moist and soy sauce-flavored. There is a lot of char siu in it. The flavor is slightly strong, but I think it's a pretty delicious fried rice. After finishing it, I felt quite full. I can't wait for the situation with COVID-19 to settle down so I can come here and have some gyoza with beer. ◆For a more detailed review, please visit https://www.koumetan.com/article/483611435.html

It's been 6-7 years since my last visit. As soon as I looked at the menu, I felt like having a beer. The menu at this Chinese bar is excellent. The restaurant is called "Chinrai" and it is a group that operates in Saitama, Chiba, and the eastern part of Tokyo. There are four "Chinrai" restaurants from Shimo to Takashimadaira, but they don't seem to be directly related to the group. However, it becomes clear later that they are not completely unrelated. Today's service set, with chicken chashu fried rice and ramen, is irresistible. However, when you calmly look at the menu on the wall, there are many tempting dishes. They all seem like the perfect match for beer. What should I do... Today's recommended dish is "Chicken Chashu Fried Rice + Ramen Set" for ¥780. You can choose between soy sauce or salt for the ramen, and I chose soy sauce. The soup seems to be made with chicken bones and kelp, and it has a strong flavor. The noodles are medium-thin, curly flat noodles. I don't think they are industrially made noodles, probably hand-made. The thickness is not uniform, and it has a hand-kneaded texture with a twist throughout. These noodles complement the strong-flavored soup very well. This is a great ramen. The fried rice is slightly oily, moist, and delicious. The teriyaki flavor of the chicken chashu is prominent. It goes well with the chicken soup of the ramen. Even if there was no chicken chashu, the fried rice itself is delicious. This fried rice is a hit. From what I observed, the most popular dish seems to be the chicken karaage. There are also other tempting dishes like um pai lo, oil-drizzled chicken, miso eggplant, and many more wonderful beer companions. I would like to visit this place at night someday. It is probably one of the best Chinese bars in Itabashi. For now, thank you for the lunch. It was delicious.

This year, the "hiyashi chuka" season has started again. Here at "Chinrai," we enjoy "hiyashi chuka" every summer. So, I thought I would introduce it at least once. Coincidentally, tomorrow (July 7th) is "hiyashi chuka" day. It's just the right timing around the beginning of the hot season. Review: "Hiyashi Chuka" (800 yen) served on a chilled glass plate. This presentation is great. The dish includes familiar ingredients such as cucumber, tomato, char siu, ham, Chinese jellyfish, and shredded egg. I like mustard, so I asked for extra. The sauce is the usual sweet vinegar soy sauce with sesame oil. I mix in the mustard for a flavor I enjoy. The noodles, cucumber, ham, and shredded egg all come together on the plate. This dish is perfect for summer at a local Chinese restaurant. Final thoughts: When "hiyashi chuka" is added to the menu, it marks the beginning of summer. Enjoying it with a cold beer makes the summer heat more bearable. July 7th is "hiyashi chuka" day. On hot days, it's unofficially "beer" day. Thank you for the meal.

The area in front of Shimo-Sanchome Station on the Toei Mita Line does not have a developed shopping district. There are no typical fast food chains like McDonald's or Yoshinoya. As you walk towards the west, you will find a local Chinese restaurant. It is a small, individually owned restaurant offering set meals priced from 700 to 800 yen. The menu has a wide variety of options, making it difficult to choose. I decided on the chicken curry stir-fry set meal. The chicken used in the dish turned out to be thigh meat, which was a pleasant surprise. The aroma of curry powder filled the air, and the chicken, coated in starch, was cooked with onions and green peppers. The set meal also came with soup and pickles. My dining companion ordered the grilled pork bowl with ramen set. The pork used was pork belly, which is typical in Tokyo, unlike in Kansai where beef is usually served with the term "yakiniku." The pork belly was cooked in sauce and served over rice. The ramen was surprisingly hand-made with flat, uneven noodles, a classic style of Chinese ramen. Another dining companion ordered the fried rice and mini ramen set. The fried rice had a chewy texture. This kind of local Chinese restaurant offers a casual dining experience where you can easily drop by and enjoy a quick meal. It feels like a part of everyday life.

On October 5, 2019 (Saturday) at 13:20, the restaurant was almost full, but I was seated at a raised tatami area for shared seating. Even after 1 pm, it was still crowded. The menu featured two recommended items: A - Black fried rice and ramen set for $800, and B - Pork loin and eggplant ginger stir-fry set (with mini cold tofu) for $750. I ordered option A, but when I asked about the black fried rice, I was told they also had regular fried rice, so I went with that for $700. The fried rice was served first, and although I thought it was a half portion, it was actually quite filling with plenty of volume. Many people around me were also enjoying it, so it seems the fried rice here is simple but delicious. The ramen arrived later. If you order this again, be sure to request the noodles to be cooked firm. For Chinese cuisine, there are many options near the station like Jiro's or Bamiyan, but I plan to revisit this restaurant next time. Thank you for the meal!

Kimchi fried rice is spicy and perfect for hot weather. The service is really quick. The other day, I hesitated about going in, but when I passed by, a parent and child entered and all the counter seats were taken. It's a popular place.

I finally tried this place that I've been curious about. The ramen and half fried rice set for 750 yen is a good deal. Even the half fried rice felt like a decent portion. I recommend it for those who want to try both.

My workplace has changed, and now Shimo-Shimizu is the nearest station. On the way to work, the first thing I noticed was a Chinese restaurant called "Chinrai." I had heard that for some reason, the best fried rice in the world is concentrated in Itabashi, so I was curious. I went there on a Saturday lunch break. It's about a 2-3 minute walk from Shimo-Shimizu Station on the Toei Mita Line, and the red arcade with the yellow "Chinrai" sign was easy to spot. There was only one empty seat at the counter, so I sat there. The place was packed, which raised my expectations. They had recommended menu items from A to G, and I ordered the pickled vegetable fried rice & ramen set (can be changed to tonkotsu soup) for 800 yen. The other customers around me ordered different sets, so I was sure everything on the menu would be delicious. The interior had about 6-7 counter seats and around 6 tables. It took a bit of time for the food to be served due to the full house, but it arrived in about 10 minutes. The pickled vegetable fried rice caught my eye first, and the tonkotsu ramen had a creamy white soup with typical pork bone ramen toppings like chashu and red pickled ginger. The fried rice was more moist and sticky than fluffy, and the tonkotsu ramen had a typical creamy and odorless pork bone soup, with medium-thick noodles that were chewy. This kind of simple and classic tonkotsu ramen felt like the best choice. As I left after eating, a small line had formed. It's an amazing restaurant loved by locals and workers, and it seems like it has been thriving in Shimo-Shimizu for a long time. I might become a regular here. [Today's rating] ★★★☆☆