Sweet and sour pork, shredded pork with green peppers, Chinese soup, and rice make for a classic combination of flavors in Chinese cuisine. Sweet and sour pork features crispy fried pork coated in a tangy sauce, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Shredded pork with green peppers consists of thinly sliced pork and crunchy green peppers stir-fried to perfection, offering a delightful blend of Chinese flavors and umami. Chinese soup is a light and flavorful broth that complements the other dishes well.

I visited the Kohka Restaurant in Jinbocho for lunch. It has a Japanese-style Chinese cuisine feel, and the warm and friendly service from the elderly staff left a good impression. I ordered the Half Chan set for 800 yen, paid in cash. The ramen had a unique cloudy soup that stood out. The fried rice had crispy char siu which I liked, I could eat it on its own. Personally, I prefer a clearer soup with the ramen, but for 800 yen, getting both ramen and fried rice made me full and satisfied.

On March 24, 2023 (Friday) - the 3077th case in Tokyo, when you turn right from the intersection at Jinbocho and head towards Suidobashi on Hakusan-dori, you will come across a surviving tempura restaurant called "Imoya" on the right side, and right across from it, there was a hidden gem of a Chinese restaurant that I had completely overlooked. Its name is Koka Hanten, and with its traditional Japanese-style toilet, it gives off a vibe of having been in Jinbocho for a long time. Other Chinese restaurants in the area include Seiko, Taiyo-ken, and Ikkyo. The interior of Koka Hanten has a few counter seats and a few tables, with slightly worn-out sample menus on display that surprisingly offer delicious flavors. Restaurants with sample menus are usually good! The menu consists of typical Chinese dishes like ramen for ¥500, 6 gyoza for ¥380, and the most expensive noodle dish priced at ¥780. Fried rice comes in 5 varieties. They also have a variety of creative side dishes for drinks, and I saw a solo diner enjoying beer with great satisfaction. On the grand menu, there is the must-have "wonton" for ¥530, which I was happy to see on the menu. Wonton dishes are often omitted due to the labor involved, but when it's on the menu, I usually order it 80% of the time. So, I decided to order my favorite wonton and stir-fried meat and vegetables for ¥630. As I leisurely looked across the street, I could see a line forming at Imoya Tempura, and it brought back nostalgic memories of the many Imoya group restaurants that used to be in the area during the early 1950s, reminding me of my youth. Two middle-aged men were cooking and serving dishes, and they efficiently prepared two dishes simultaneously. The wonton had a unique texture with a small amount of filling, and the ingredients included bamboo shoots, kaiware daikon, and thickly sliced green onions. The tender chashu was not the trendy "rare" type but a well-cooked old-fashioned braised pork that was delicious. The stir-fried meat and vegetables were cooked quickly at high heat, resulting in a crispy texture that was delightful to eat. The dish contained a generous amount of vegetables such as bean sprouts, Chinese cabbage, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and what seemed to be pork thigh meat. I was completely satisfied with the meal! In a time when many Chinese restaurants in Tokyo and other cities struggle to find successors and end up closing, it is heartwarming to see that there are still restaurants like Koka Hanten thriving in the Kanda-Jinbo area, which can be considered the heart of Tokyo. Additionally, it is quite rare to have three other Chinese restaurants in the vicinity.

Tonight's fried rice is from Koka Restaurant! I ordered my favorite fried rice along with bamboo shoots and shredded pork with green peppers. The restaurant was very crowded because it was just before the holiday, but they kept bringing out the dishes promptly, which I appreciated. The fried rice had a strong peppery and spicy flavor. It wasn't the fluffy type, but the type of fried rice I like. Thank you for the delicious meal! I will definitely come back again!

- There is a counter - Background music is from the TV - 2 appetizers for 400 yen - Across the street, Tempura Imoya is bustling on a weekday at 5 PM, with no previous customers and only one customer after us. However, this place is a perfect town Chinese restaurant that can also be used as an izakaya. The 400 yen charge for appetizers is a downside, but the alcohol menu is sufficient, and there is a wide variety of snacks and dishes. It's strange that it's not a well-known restaurant.

There is a Chinese restaurant located across from the always crowded tempura shop. They offer a great lunch set deal after 12:30. Sometimes there is a short wait, but they operate on a pre-payment system and have good turnover, so you can usually get in smoothly. The first time, I tried the ramen and half fried rice set. The soup doesn't taste artificial, the noodles are slightly thick which I like. The fried rice is not greasy and has a home-cooked flavor, not like something made in bulk. The second time, I had the green onion salted pork rib set. The green onion stir-fry had a generous portion, and the white rice was delicious. The owner is friendly, and there are surprisingly many servers. They also refill your water promptly. It looks like this place will become one of my go-to restaurants in the future.

It's been a while since I had curry ramen and a mini Chinese rice bowl at Kokaitei. Personally, I think it's a perfect combination. The curry ramen is probably ramen with curry poured over it, giving it a slightly junky but delicious taste. The curry is sweet like Chinese restaurant curry, with a hint of Chinese soup, which goes really well with the ramen.

This is a review of "Kogahanten," a Chinese restaurant located in the back streets of Jimbocho 1-chome, across from "Tempura Imoya." They offer a set menu called "Hanchan Set" which includes ramen and half fried rice for 700 yen. The ramen alone costs 500 yen. The pricing here is similar to Ikkou. Additionally, you can add a mini mapo tofu bowl, mini curry, or mini Chinese rice bowl to any noodle dish for an additional 220 yen. The restaurant has a cozy interior with a counter seating for 7 and 3 tables for 4 people each. The staff consists of one waitress and two cooks. Upon seating at the counter, you are served a warm towel. I ordered a large bottle of Asahi Super Dry beer, and they brought out a small appetizer of bean sprouts, cabbage, garlic chives, carrots with mayonnaise, and cold tofu. The table is set with soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, pepper, garlic paste, and a bottle of spicy bean paste. I decided to try their recommended "Chuka Ju" which includes three dishes in a bento box for 800 yen. I chose the C set which came with shredded pork with green peppers, sweet and sour pork, rice, and pickles, along with a side of soup. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a traditional Chinese restaurant, with customers enjoying their meals and drinks. The total bill came to 1,720 yen, which included the beer and appetizers. It seems like the beer may be a bit pricey, but overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

Today, feeling a bit cold, I decided to warm up with some ramen and chose the restaurant "Koka Hanten." The store is located across from "Imoya" and as usual, there was a long line forming, giving off a plain impression. However, by noon, more customers started to arrive. You have to order at the entrance and pay in advance, with the menu displayed all over the wall, so you have to decide quickly (laughs). I chose the "Tanmen" for 630 yen (tax included). I also wanted to order the "gyoza," but they weren't ready yet. The "+200 yen Half Chan set" for your favorite noodles is only available after 12:30 pm. In the first half of lunchtime, they mainly serve noodles or rice dishes. If you want a full course meal, it might be better to come after 1 pm. The "Tanmen" was delicious with plenty of vegetables. It might be the best in Jimbocho. Surprisingly good. I was impressed by their ability to adjust the firmness of the noodles. The kitchen seemed to be run by two people, so maybe they could reduce the number of menu items on the wall. Nevertheless, I discovered a great little restaurant!

I visited this restaurant that was featured on TV as a local Chinese eatery. I wanted to order cold noodles, but they said they were not serving it right now because it takes time to prepare. So, I ended up getting dipping noodles instead. The soup was flavored with ginger and had black fungus and char siu in it. The prices were affordable, which was a relief.

Personally, my favorite is curry ramen, but I saw good reviews for the meat soba so I decided to order it. It's like ramen with stir-fried meat and vegetables on top, different from both ankake ramen and gomoku soba. It had a slightly strong salty taste, but I think it's quite delicious. It's like tantanmen with lots of meat in soy sauce flavor.

Visited at 11:10. Two customers were already seated at the counter. There were probably two men in the kitchen. The staff consisted of an elderly woman and a middle-aged man. Normally, you order your menu and pay when you enter, but since it was my first time, I took my time choosing the menu and paid when leaving. After that, more customers kept coming in. I ordered the Negi Miso Char Siu Ramen for 850 yen and a mini Chuka-don for 220 yen. First of all, the service was extremely fast, about 3 minutes. The Negi Miso Char Siu Ramen had a huge portion. The char siu was piled up so high that it covered the other toppings, along with bean sprouts and green onions. The noodles were thin. The value for money was excellent with this portion size and price. As for the Chuka-don, it had a slightly strange smell that I didn't like. If you don't mind the calories, I highly recommend it.

I came to the restaurant after a long time and decided to change my order to a bowl dish instead of curry ramen, as it was unexpectedly warm. I usually focus on noodle dishes at this restaurant, so I thought it would be nice to try something different. I ordered the thinly sliced meat bowl that caught my eye on the menu, but it turned out to be different from what I expected (lol). The dish had thinly sliced meat, bamboo shoots, snow peas, and cabbage stir-fried with a sauce, and it was delicious. The taste was slightly salty.

I went to Koka Hanten in Jinbocho for Chinese food. I really wanted to eat curry that day, so I headed to Mandara in Jinbocho, but to my surprise, it was closed. So, I ended up going to Koka Hanten as my second choice. I know, you might be thinking, "Why not eat curry?" But trust me, switching things up is important! There was only one other group of customers when I arrived. The staff, three friendly older gentlemen, were running the place. That's the charm of a local Chinese restaurant! I ordered the crab fried rice, umani soba, gyoza, and sweet and sour pork. The crab fried rice was perfectly cooked and had a simple and gentle flavor. It was delicious and just the right portion size. The umani soba had a generous portion and the sauce was tasty. I love dishes with sauce! The gyoza had a slightly chewy texture but was juicy and delicious. I could eat gyoza endlessly. So tasty. The sweet and sour pork had a strong sweetness and was easy to eat. It made for a delicious side dish. While it may not be flashy, local Chinese restaurants like this have great value and offer a variety of dishes that will leave you feeling satisfied. That's what makes them so good.

Curry ramen, mini Chinese rice bowl for 900 yen. Curry ramen is a popular dish in Niigata, but it's not often seen in Tokyo. The soup is a combination of ramen soup and the restaurant's curry, creating a perfect balance of curry flavor that blends well with the soup. The ingredients are finely chopped, making it easy to eat, and the thin noodles are well coated with curry, resulting in a delicious taste. There is a slight junk food vibe, but it adds to the overall experience. The mini Chinese rice bowl was also delicious, and personally, I think it's the best mini bowl at this restaurant.

Looking for "Han Chan Ramen" in Jimbocho. Jimbocho is also known as the "Holy Land of Han Chan Ramen." Today, I visited "Koka Hanten," a local Chinese restaurant. Located in a back alley in Kanda Jimbocho, right in front of the always crowded tempura shop "Imoya." Faded red noren. Sunburned food samples of Chinese dishes evoke nostalgia. Although I have posted many times, there is something called the "Three Kings of Han Chan Ramen" in the Jimbocho area (Sabu-chan has already closed), and it is sometimes referred to as the "Four Heavenly Kings," including Taiyo-ken near Kudanshita. While not part of the Four Heavenly Kings, I learned that "Koka Hanten" also offers the famous Han Chan Ramen in Jimbocho, so I decided to visit today. However, it is not labeled as "Han Chan Ramen" here, but rather as the "Han Chan Set." The set includes "Ramen + Half Fried Rice" and is offered for a great deal of 700 yen from 12:30 to 21:00. Additionally, for an extra 200 yen, you can add half fried rice to any noodle dish. I was also tempted by other set menus, but of course, I ordered the "Han Chan Set 700 yen." As I was dining alone, I was guided to a vacant seat at the counter by the owner. Right next to the kitchen where dishes are served from the kitchen to the hall. The owner is always standing right next to me on my left, eagerly waiting for the cooked dishes. It's a bit intriguing, but not at all unpleasant (laughs). In the kitchen, you can hear the constant sound of the wok frying the fried rice. I'm worried if they will get tendonitis. Soon, the Han Chan Ramen and the traditional soy sauce ramen arrived. The color looks delicious. The right amount of toppings and portion. The soy sauce ramen looks great with a vibrant soup color. The thickly sliced pork chashu, which retains the original color of the pork without being overcooked, adds a strong presence. The soy sauce soup is simple but flavorful. As someone from Kyushu, I've been drawn to this simple soy sauce soup over tonkotsu soup lately. The fried rice is relatively light. When you take a bite of the fried rice and slurp the soy sauce soup, it's an exquisite taste. Delicious, a perfect combination of simple and best. Enjoying the noodles, eating the fried rice, and sipping the soup, this is the blissful rotation of Han Chan Ramen. As I continued to eat, the owner stood next to me on my left. It made me feel like she was standing by my side, making me feel like I was eating delicious ramen and fried rice at a kind grandmother's house. It was a comforting taste, it was delicious.

Umanisoba and mini mapo donburi for 900 yen. There are many Japanese-style Chinese restaurants in Jinbocho. Unlike mainland Chinese cuisine, it has a comforting and delicious taste. The seasoning is quite strong. The umanisoba is what is known as Cantonese noodles, and personally, I liked the taste. The gomoku soba seems to have a scrambled egg. The mapo donburi was not spicy at all, and I felt a bit unsatisfied, but that's also part of the charm of a Japanese-style Chinese restaurant. It was a shame that you could only order the half-chan ramen from 12:30 onwards, but I think it's a pretty cost-effective restaurant. Personally, I'm curious about the curry ramen and ankake chahan, so I'd like to go back again.

Visited a restaurant for lunch on a weekday in mid-November. It was my first time at this restaurant, located about a 5-minute walk from Jimbocho towards Suidobashi. It's right in front of Imoya, a tempura restaurant in Jimbocho known for long lines every day. The restaurant has a traditional Chinese-style atmosphere, with a wide variety of menu options. I ordered the Wonton Men for 680 yen and a mini curry rice for 220 yen. I wanted to try the half-fried rice, but it's only available after 12:30 when the restaurant is less busy. The ramen had medium-thin curly noodles in a chicken-based soup seasoned with umami seasoning. The chashu and menma were nothing special. The mini curry rice was just okay. After finishing the ramen, I noticed there was fish powder on the table. I'll remember to add it next time for a different flavor!

There are many reviews, so I visited this restaurant after a long time to give my personal opinion. Stir-fried dishes and An ramen are popular here, and it can get quite crowded during lunchtime due to being in a business district. The menu overall is good for a city Chinese restaurant. The flavors are generally safe. Today, I chose a safe option of ramen and fried rice. The soup is made with chicken bones and vegetables, with a soup base that feels like it missed out on removing the scum during simmering. The ginger flavor blends well, and I personally like it. There are various table seasonings available. The fish powder is unique to this restaurant and changes the taste significantly with just a sprinkle. The ramen transforms into a soup that goes well with rice, especially with pepper. However, the fried rice here is disappointing. It feels like it's pre-made or frozen, with very little moisture making it dry rather than fluffy. The simple salt flavor is good, but it feels a bit bland, almost like fried rice made by a beginner. The ingredients and portion size are also mediocre for the price. Despite the high competition in this area, this restaurant lacks a distinctiveness, leaving a mediocre impression. I would rate it as below average. It may be suitable for a quick bite when you don't want to stray too far from Jimbocho Station and just need to fill your stomach.

Date: June 25, 2021 (Friday), sunny weather Time of Visit: 13:11 Number of Customers: 6 before, 3 after Upon entering the restaurant, I spotted "Tanmen" on the menu display near the entrance and decided to order it. The elderly female staff directed me to a table, where I sanitized my hands with the alcohol provided before sitting down. I promptly ordered the "Tanmen" verbally and noticed the condiments available on the table - soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, doubanjiang, grated garlic, and bonito fish powder. The restaurant was run by two elderly men in the kitchen and one elderly man and woman handling the service, totaling four staff members. The Tanmen arrived in about 3 minutes, featuring bright yellow curly noodles cooked to perfection. The noodles had a nice chewy texture and were enjoyable to eat. (You can specify the firmness of the noodles, and a customer who came later requested firmer noodles, which was accommodated.) The Tanmen included pork, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, onions, leeks, and wood ear mushrooms. The pork and vegetables were stir-fried before being simmered in the soup. The pork, cut from the shoulder loin, was marinated in a salt koji-based sauce, tender and juicy without any unpleasant odor, although slightly discolored. The cabbage and other vegetables were cooked until slightly soft, with the cabbage containing dark green leaf parts and stems, easy to eat and tender. The bean sprouts, onions, and carrots had a soft texture, and the carrots had a noticeable sweetness. The leeks were adequately cooked, fibrous with a strong aroma and presence. The amount of vegetables, around 200g, seemed just right. The wood ear mushrooms were springy and had a good chewy texture. The soup was a cloudy salt-based broth made mainly from pork bones, chicken bones, and aromatic vegetables. It had a strong umami taste from the seasoning, with a noticeable thickness and richness. The saltiness was quite pronounced, suitable for replenishing salt in hot weather. Additionally, there was a moderate amount of oil and a savory aroma in the soup. After finishing the noodles and ingredients, I decided to add bonito fish powder to the soup and try it. The addition of bonito fish powder surprisingly complemented the rich salty soup, creating a pleasant flavor. It was a new discovery and personally, I found it enjoyable! Finally, I settled the bill and left the restaurant. Overall, the Tanmen was delicious and straightforward. The combination with bonito fish powder was a new and pleasant surprise. The service was polite and left a good impression. The interior of the restaurant had a rustic charm but was reasonably clean. There is another restaurant with the same name in Kodenmacho, possibly a sister branch? (according to certain online information) Thank you for the meal.