After watching a play with a couple of friends, we had dinner at "Hong Kong Zan Ji Tea Restaurant" in Iidabashi. M-san and I became friends 30 years ago during our time in Hong Kong, so we decided to go for a more casual Hong Kong-style restaurant instead of Italian after the opera. We started with some grilled dishes and cheers with beer. Of course, we had to order the steamed shrimp, a classic dish in Hong Kong cuisine. We also ordered a large daikon cake and various vegetables. The table was filled with delicious dishes one after another. The two young girls next to us ordered fried rice and noodles separately, which made me want to give them some advice on ordering to enjoy more dishes, but I kept quiet. At M-san's request, we also ordered a dish similar to kishimen called "beef ho fun," and for dessert, we had egg tarts. We finished off with a bottle of Shaoxing wine, and even though we were tempted to order another, we decided to call it a night. It was a day filled with enjoying opera and good food.

Traditional Hong Kong-style tea restaurant with an owner-like figure sitting near the entrance. The interior has booth seats and regular tables, with guests being seated based on their party size. The taste and menu of the dishes are typical of a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant. Recommended desserts are pineapple bun with butter (melon pan butter scissors) and egg tart.

The restaurant had an equal mix of people speaking Chinese and Japanese. Polo Pao (similar to melon bread) and milk tea went perfectly together. The food was delicious as well. The char siu had a crispy skin and a fragrant taste, which was a new texture for me.

A very long-awaited visit. After much deliberation, I chose the pork chop with satay sauce. In Hong Kong, satay sauce refers to the one with sha cha sauce, not the peanut-based sauce from Indonesia or Malaysia. As you can see, the portion of meat is huge, and there are plenty of warm vegetables. It's quite filling, so I recommend it for when you're really hungry.

A cha chaan teng is a type of eatery commonly found in cities within the Cantonese cultural sphere such as Hong Kong and Macau. It serves as a place where locals and students can enjoy breakfast or late-night snacks, while business people can have lunch or take a break with a cold drink. Cha chaan tengs are an essential part of Hong Kong people's daily lives. The dishes served are simple and often made with pre-cooked or instant ingredients, making them easy to prepare and reminiscent of home-cooked meals. This restaurant follows the same concept. While it may not exceed expectations, it offers affordable and delicious food, making it a pleasant dining experience in its own right.

I was surprised to see the menu at my hometown restaurant after a long time, and I want to try everything, including the Satay Beef Noodles. The drink menu also has a variety of options such as milk tea, yin yang (milk tea with coffee), lemon tea, lemon water, lemon cola, and lemon honey. The staff can understand my orders in Cantonese, which is great. The Char Siu Roast Pork Rice, Egg Tart, and other dishes are common in Hong Kong but rare in Japan. I recommend ordering freshly made dishes for the best taste. The atmosphere of the restaurant, from the signs to the menu on the tables, really gives off a Hong Kong-style vibe. It feels like experiencing Hong Kong in Tokyo. The Afternoon Tea Set is also available from 2 pm to 5 pm.

I visited the restaurant at night. The customers were mostly young people and those who spoke Chinese. The menu includes a variety of dishes such as sweet melon bread, sandwiches, French toast, fried rice, and steamed dumplings. The best choice is to order the popular dishes. The satay beef noodles were delicious with thin noodles and a gentle beef flavor. The steamed chicken dish was very filling with plenty of grated ginger and tender chicken meat. The wonton noodles had very thin and long noodles, making it difficult to share, but the clear soup was beautiful. The wontons were filled with crunchy shrimp and the Shanghai-style dishes were lightly seasoned and easy to eat. It makes you want to travel.

The pineapple bun was exactly the same as in Hong Kong. The texture was slightly different, but it was delicious. I was looking forward to the Hong Kong-style milk tea the most, but it was a bit weak in flavor. It felt disappointing when I drank it thinking it was like Hong Kong milk tea. Next time, I want to try the food menu.

On weekends, it seems that only a la carte ordering is available for lunch. I was impressed by how delicious the egg tart (¥280 each) was - it was amazing! The milk tea was just as sweet as the ones in Hong Kong. However, for some reason, I had to wait for over an hour after ordering the daikon mochi.

Hello! I am the humble servant of gourmet cuisine, "The Solitary Gourmet ⭐︎". Today, I found myself on the east side of the Iidabashi area, which is a change from my usual west side haunts like Kagurazaka. I have always been impressed by the potential of Iidabashi station, especially since the development of luxury residences and the opening of the west exit. The area offers good security in the heart of the city, with excellent schools and even Kagurazaka nearby, making it suitable for single professionals, families, and even second homes. There is also the "Tokyo Daikanshin" shrine, which adds to the appeal. After a long meeting that ended around 2 pm, I found myself with some free time and decided to visit a place I had heard about but never tried - "Hong Kong Zan Ji Tea Restaurant" in Iidabashi. While I usually enjoy a lunch set or Hong Kong-style milk tea here, today I opted for a San Miguel beer and two dishes. San Miguel is a popular beer from the Philippines, and it was a refreshing choice for me. As I sipped on my beer in the dimly lit restaurant, surrounded by the sounds of Cantonese chatter and clanging pots, my mind drifted back to memories of Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, the diet varies depending on the social class, but the affluent tend to avoid sweet foods. They are active and health-conscious, often opting for light and healthy options. During my frequent trips to Hong Kong, I learned a lot about the local cuisine and lifestyle. For me, sweet treats in Hong Kong bring to mind mango pudding, afternoon tea at The Peninsula Hong Kong, and herbal turtle jelly. The locals enjoy warm and digestive-friendly foods and drinks, with a preference for Pu'er tea and red wine. While the interior of this restaurant may not scream "Hong Kong", the Cantonese cuisine served here allows diners to experience a taste of Hong Kong in a casual setting. The decor may not transport you to Hong Kong, but the dishes offer a decent level of Cantonese cuisine. The experience of feeling Hong Kong in this restaurant may vary depending on your personal experiences in the city. Overall, it's a place where you can enjoy Cantonese cuisine without having to travel far.

I was very happy to finally try the pineapple bun that I had always wanted to eat, which looks like a melon pan! I went before the opening at 11:30 on Sunday and was able to get in. There were some empty seats, maybe because it was raining. However, the bread was not ready until 1 pm!

Before I knew it, five years had passed since my last visit. I arrived on a holiday afternoon just after 1pm. The restaurant was about half empty. This time, I ordered the pork and tofu rice dish. The hot sauce was flavorful and aromatic, and I enjoyed it very much. For dim sum, I ordered shark fin dumplings and custard buns. The custard bun was particularly good, with a soft dough and just the right amount of sweetness in the custard. As I was leaving, more customers were starting to arrive. It seems like many people come here for afternoon tea, as they also have a good selection of sweets and pastries. Unfortunately, I still didn't get to try the egg tart this time.

Real Hong Kong in Iidabashi. The reading of the store name is Honkon Chan Kii Cha Chan Ten. A cha chaan teng is a type of eatery that serves a variety of inexpensive dishes. It originated after the war, providing an opportunity for the general public to enjoy Western-style cuisine at affordable prices. Unlike in Hong Kong, where the waiter brings a cup of hot water for each person at the table (for washing chopsticks and spoons), this practice is not observed in Japan. Pineapple Bun (Polo Yao) is a popular item on the menu, which consists of a melon pan-like bun sliced open and filled with cold butter. The butter remains cold when sandwiched, making it perfect for those who enjoy the taste of butter. It's a bit scary in terms of calories though, haha.

Super delicious! You can enjoy authentic Hong Kong cuisine here!! 📍Restaurant Information Name: Hong Kong Zan Ji Tea Restaurant Iidabashi Branch Address: Manwai Building 1F, 3-4-1 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Access: 3 minutes walk from Iidabashi Station Business Hours: 11:30-22:30 (last order 21:30) Closed: None ⏳Waiting Time: I went before opening! It was raining, but it was very crowded. 🔪A friend from Hong Kong recommended a delicious Hong Kong cuisine restaurant to me. All the Hong Kong cuisine restaurants recommended by my friend have been really delicious, so I was excited this time too. ☺️ 【Ordered Menu】 - Hong Kong-style Milk Tea (530 yen) - Peanut Butter French Toast (630 yen) - Satay Beef Noodles - Beef Chow Fun Wow. Another big hit!!! Every dish is so delicious. The Beef Chow Fun noodles are thin and easy to eat. The Butter French Toast is soaked in butter and filled with plenty of peanut butter inside, sweet and delicious. The Hong Kong Milk Tea has a strong tea flavor and is delicious too. I am very satisfied. ☘️ I lined up before opening, so I was able to get in quickly, but it's a popular restaurant where you might have to wait in line! I would love to visit Hong Kong someday and try authentic Hong Kong cuisine. Honestly, the review is as follows: Cost Performance: ★★★★★ Deliciousness: ★★★★★ Overall Rating: ★★★★★ Recommended for Use: Solo: ◎ Friends: ◎ Date: ◎ On Instagram @tokyo_umauma, I share gourmet information that I actually experienced in Tokyo. I also occasionally post gourmet information from travel destinations. I would be happy if you could follow me. ===========

The food was decent, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. It was a bit disappointing. The service was also not very smooth. They forgot to make what we ordered, and there were complaints from other tables as well.

Arrived at 12:10. 90% full. All the staff seem to be of Chinese descent. In the situation where you can't enter any restaurants along Mejiro Street without waiting in line, this place might be hard to find due to its location on a side street. However, after I entered, there were about 3 people waiting. I ordered the lunch menu Pork Chop Rice (Salt Garlic) for 900 yen. I chose the free large serving of rice. It took about 20 minutes to arrive. The taste was not bad, but the meat was thin and small. There wasn't enough side dishes, so there was leftover rice. I understood why there were many plates with leftover rice on the lowered trays. The staff were also using their phones, which didn't leave a good impression. I felt about 80% full. I probably won't go back.

While at Iidabashi, you can hear various foreign languages, making it feel like you're in Hong Kong. The prices are not particularly cheap, but the food is delicious and filling. It seems popular for lunch as they were sold out of egg tarts in the evening. I definitely want to come back for them. This place is versatile, suitable for lunch, snacks, and dinner. It was also a filming location for the drama "If It Fits Your Ears." I didn't know that! It made me happy to know that Iriyama Anna was sitting here!笑

When I went to Hong Kong, I tried Polo Yao for the first time and it was delicious, so I searched for it in Japan and found it here. The Polo Yao was delicious, but the other dishes were also tasty, and I could feel the taste of Hong Kong. I would like to try various other menu items next time, so I will visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I came here to enjoy authentic Hong Kong cuisine for lunch. I ordered the Pork Chop Rice (900 yen), and you can choose from salt garlic, curry, black pepper, satay, or scallion oil for the sauce. I heard that satay sauce is as common in Hong Kong as soy sauce is in Japan, so I was curious to try it, but today I was in the mood for curry, so I chose the curry sauce. You can get extra rice for free, but I opted for a regular portion. I was expecting a sauce with a curry flavor, but it was more like curry rice. However, there was plenty of pork, which was very tender and delicious. There were also carrots and potatoes in the dish. The curry was spicy and quite tasty. The pork was so delicious that I want to try it with a different sauce next time. Thank you for the meal.

This year, I had two consecutive disappointing experiences at a Chinese restaurant for the first time. Fortunately, the taste of the food was decent, but besides the dishes we ordered, there was no soup or anything else included, making it a bit lacking for the price. It's a common thing in Chinese restaurants for the staff to chat casually even when there are customers, but good restaurants usually don't do that, right?

"French Toast at Hong Kong Zan Ji Tea Restaurant - ¥650 - One of my favorite cafes in Iidabashi, where I go for teatime♪ On days when I miss lunchtime, this is my go-to spot for tea. They have a lunch menu as well, but what sets this place apart are the Hong Kong-style dishes that you won't find in other cafes. On this day, I finally tried the Hong Kong-style French toast that I had been curious about! There are two types available, one with peanut butter and the other with kaya jam. I chose the kaya jam out of curiosity, as I wondered what it was. Kaya jam is made from pandan leaves and coconut milk! After a 15-minute wait, I was served with a unique French toast, with kaya jam sandwiched between crispy fried bread. It looked nothing like the fluffy French toast I had experienced before! I was slightly shocked by the cultural difference but eagerly took a bite. The green kaya jam between the crispy bread was delicious with a coconut flavor♪ Once again, my curiosity and hunger were satisfied, and I enjoyed a happy teatime. I look forward to trying a different menu item next time♪ #HongKongZanJiTeaRestaurant #IidabashiGourmet #IidabashiCafe #KudanshitaCafe #IidabashiLunch"