I visited the famous restaurant 'WAKIYA' in Akasaka for the first time. I had a hearty breakfast at the market in the morning, so I was planning to have some soba noodles for lunch, but when I passed by this place, I suddenly felt like having Chinese food. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was really nice, reminding me of a dining room in a mansion. It may look a bit old due to its age, but I personally liked the interior design. I was seated in the garden terrace area with a skylight, surrounded by potted plants and decorations, creating a sense of luxury. I ordered the "Seafood Ankake Rice" and was also served hot tea along with water. The ankake rice had plenty of ingredients including scallops, shrimp, squid, asparagus, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and Chinese cabbage. The glossy appearance of the ingredients spoke of their deliciousness. It was a high-quality Chinese dish, as expected. I would like to experience the true essence of 'WAKIYA' during dinner next time. Thank you for the meal!

I visited "Wakiya Issho Bi Charyo" in Akasaka. This is a famous restaurant run by renowned Chinese cuisine chef Wakiya. Located near Akasaka Station on a backstreet, the restaurant is like a hidden gem in a single house. The interior is clean, spacious, and exudes a sense of luxury. Every dish was exquisite. Each one was delicate, allowing us to savor top-notch Chinese cuisine. The ingredients were fresh and seasonal. I would definitely like to visit this restaurant again.

Lunch Course 7,500 yen - Nine colorful dishes of joy: assorted appetizers - Four treasures of the season: Ham soup with four treasures - Dim sum of the day: seasonal dim sum - Stir-fried seafood with refreshing salt - Kunlun large chicken wings: Shanghai-style simmered chicken wings - Freshly cooked rice in a clay pot - Winter-style treasure noodle rice - Choice of meal of the day - Almond tofu - Premium frozen oolong tea Visited in September 2013. Additional notes will be added later.

I enjoyed a luxurious moment with a high-class Chinese course! The dishes, made with carefully selected ingredients, were all exquisite. The delicate flavor of the shark fin made me swoon, as the shark fin and sauce intertwined to create a truly delicious experience. Combining the sauce with rice was also fantastic, and I felt like I didn't even need a dessert. Each dish, reflecting the season, was a delight to savor. The spicy tan-tan noodles served as the finale had a pleasant level of spiciness, making it a fitting end to the meal. The elegant service in the sophisticated ambiance was also pleasant, making everything perfect. This is a restaurant where you can immerse yourself in the blissful world of high-class Chinese cuisine! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

**Go here!** Tradition and innovation come together here! This flagship store of a prestigious restaurant led by Chef Wakiya, who is at the forefront of the Japanese Chinese cuisine scene. The base is Shanghai cuisine, with the essence being the fusion with Japanese ingredients. Each dish for every season is a valuable one. The lunch course is also great value! Beautiful small dishes, exquisite dim sum, and a captivating dish of stewed sea cucumber. You can enjoy your meal in a space that exudes the elegance of a famous restaurant. Perfect for important business meals or celebratory occasions. **<Featured Menu>** The following are highly recommended! Please refer to the posted images and comments. ☑ Lunch Course (7,500 yen) *Includes a glass of sparkling wine, service charge included. Nine beautiful small dishes that will impress you from the start! From soup, dim sum, and a main dish of sea cucumber. For the meal, you can choose from dan dan noodles, light noodles (soy sauce soup), or special curry. Finish with almond tofu. The overall volume of the course is just right, taking about 1.5 to 2 hours. Above all, great value for money! **<Final thoughts (notes, etc.)>** The business partners were delighted during the meal, and I was surprised by how affordable it was compared to my expectations! I went in with a 10,000 yen bill in hand for lunch.

I went to this restaurant with a local tax return gift. The course included lunch and dinner (8 dishes in total) worth 15,000 yen per person (not the donation amount). I also ordered a wine pairing (champagne, white wine, sherry, red wine) for around 6,000 yen. I thought I didn't like sherry, but it was surprisingly delicious (apparently the chef's choice). The appetizers were beautifully presented in small, cute portions that got me excited. The dim sum was said to be made by a master dim sum chef, and the wrapping was beautiful. Every dish was very tasty. The shark fin, asparagus, egg yolk, and clay pot rice were so delicious that I couldn't help but finish them all, but I ended up feeling too full. Surprisingly, there was noodles for the finale! If I had known the menu beforehand, I would have paced myself better. I forgot to take a picture, but the interior of the restaurant was also very lovely.

The day was unfortunately rainy, but I was in a cheerful mood as I looked forward to enjoying high-class Chinese cuisine. It had been over 10 years since my last visit to Wakiya Issho Bicharo. The interior of the restaurant had been renovated and the atmosphere had changed significantly. At the beginning of the course, we were served a plate of nine Chinese appetizers that were so impressive that we couldn't help but exclaim in delight. Not only were they visually beautiful, but each appetizer was delicious, and we couldn't stop drinking the Shaoxing wine. Although I forgot the names of the dishes, both the signature menu items and other dishes were all delicious.

Today was a lunch meeting at Wakiya, a place I sometimes visit. Four middle-aged men in a private room on the second floor. This place is always stylish no matter when you come. The meal started with nine small appetizers served on tiny plates, followed by chewy and bouncy dim sum, crispy fried spicy chicken wings, and shark fin soup with asparagus and egg yolk, mixed with white rice in a pot to make a porridge-like dish. It's definitely delicious. Then we had tender beef tail meat tofu, and for the finale, we could choose between dan dan noodles, hot noodles, or curry. I chose the dan dan noodles, which came in a cute mini size. For dessert, we had a half-and-half of almond tofu and mango pudding. The whole experience was very delicious! Well, it's a bit of a shame that you can't fully enjoy the taste during a work lunch meeting, and alcohol is not served, but it's a reliable restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

Visited Chef Wakiya's restaurant during Golden Week. There were fewer customers than I expected, creating a peaceful atmosphere for enjoying the meal. The interior was decorated with Chinese goods and tea sets, making it a lovely and visually appealing place. The course started with nine types of appetizers, all delicious and beautifully presented. The dim sum had a chewy texture and was very tasty, leaving a lasting impression. The famous shark fin dish lived up to its reputation. The freshly cooked rice offered during the meal was a nice touch. The combination of plain rice and shark fin sauce was superb. For the course finale, you can choose between two types of noodles or curry. I opted for the spicy tantan noodles, which had a delicious kick to them. Despite the spiciness, I ended up finishing the soup as well. Chef Wakiya himself came to greet us during the meal and kindly agreed to take a photo with us. It was a satisfying lunch with delicious food and impeccable service. Thank you for the meal.

The food at Akasaka Wakiya Issho Bicharyo is delicious! All dishes are really tasty! You can choose from 3 different options for the ending! We tried the Chinese noodles, tantan noodles, curry, all shared between two people! So delicious! The shark fin dish came with clay pot rice! So happy♡ I want to go again! #Wakiya Issho Bicharyo #Akasaka gourmet #Akasaka cafe #Akasaka lunch #Akasaka #Akasaka date #Tokyo gourmet #Tokyo cafe #Tokyo lunch #Tokyo date #Tokyo #Tokyo trip #Tokyo restaurant #Tokyo cafe #Tokyo Chinese cuisine #Chinese cuisine #Wakiya chef

I had been wanting to try this restaurant by Chef Wakiya for a while. I made a reservation for lunch on a Saturday and went there. It was a warm Saturday afternoon, and I arrived at the restaurant located just off the main street near the station. The atmosphere of the place was very charming. There were about three groups of customers already there. The interior of the restaurant was stylish and calm. We toasted with sparkling wine included in the lunch course. We waited for the food to arrive, but it took a while - about 30 minutes. It seemed that a new staff member had forgotten to bring out the appetizer, but it was quickly rectified. The course included 9 dishes starting with assorted appetizers, followed by soup, dim sum, stir-fried dish, simmered chicken breast in a clay pot, spicy tan-tan noodles, and desserts like almond tofu, mango pudding, and Taiwanese castella cake. Each dish was delicious, with a focus on bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients. The simmered chicken breast in a clay pot was my favorite. It was a satisfying meal overall, even though the portions were not large. I look forward to seeing the new staff member grow and maybe returning to the restaurant in the future. Thank you for the meal!

On this day, my friends took me to this famous Akasaka Chinese restaurant to celebrate my birthday. As expected from a fierce battleground like Akasaka, the food was really delicious ^_^ The shark fin soup was especially delicious like never before! And the variety of alcohol that came with the meal, from Shaoxing wine to white wine to red wine and champon, was the best ^_^ I will definitely go back! Thank you very much!

Tokyo, Minato-ku, Wakiya Isshobi Tea House Gyoza Dim Sum Oyster Garlic Oyster Soba ¥2600 I tried to come here about two weeks ago but it was full, so I tried again today and was able to get in! The restaurant seems busy today, probably because of the lunch rush with office workers. This time, I'm aiming for the oysters! The oysters are big and juicy!

I visited the flagship store of Mr. Wakiya, who represents famous Japanese Chinese cuisine, in Akasaka. It is located in a hidden house-like building on a back street just a few minutes' walk from Akasaka Station. The restaurant was originally a traditional Japanese inn. This time, I was guided to a private room on the second floor and enjoyed a seasonal recommended course using plenty of fresh ingredients. We started with a toast with champagne. Henri Giraud's Esprit Nature champagne shone in amber color with fine bubbles and a pleasant fruity taste. The course started with nine delights using seafood and mountain delicacies. The appetizers included taro with karasumi, fruit tomato with sweet vinegar, jellyfish with black vinegar, yuba roll with soy sauce, tofu and greens with whitebait XO sauce, stir-fried bamboo shoots, homemade char siu, and roasted duck. Enjoy a variety of delicious appetizers. Next, we had a trio of dim sum, which included vegetable-filled steamed dumplings, juicy shrimp shumai, and crispy chicken wings. The special dish was the stir-fried live lobster with chili peppers, which was not too spicy but had a delightful flavor. The crispy and juicy chicken wings were also delicious. We then had a tasting set of Shaoxing wine, which included a 5-year and a 15-year aged wine. The 5-year wine had a sharp taste, while the 15-year wine had a mellow flavor. The meat dish was pork and crab meat wonton soup with shredded shark fin topping, which was incredibly delicious. For the main course, we had grilled beef skewers and stir-fried Japanese beef with a mix of vegetables. The meal also included a choice of three types of noodles: spicy and flavorful tantan noodles, soy sauce-based light noodles, and creamy curry rice. We overindulged and filled our stomachs. For dessert, we enjoyed an artistic dish that reminded us of spring, with Shonan Gold jelly, almond tofu underneath, and a peony-inspired crispy Chinese pastry with elegant lotus leaf-filled sweet filling. The unique creativity and skill in both the dishes and ambiance of this modern Chinese restaurant were truly impressive. We leisurely enjoyed the high-end Chinese cuisine with opera music playing in the background, making it a delightful evening. Bon appétit!

Yesterday, I went to a different restaurant owned by Chef Wakiya, so it was two days in a row at WAKIYA's place. This day, I had the lunch course. It started with appetizers, followed by lobster that was absolutely delicious. Then I had shark fin soup, which paired perfectly with the lobster and was very tasty. I also had chicken soup, shark fin, tantan noodles, Tokyo soba, and even curry to finish off the meal. I was quite full after eating all that. We drank two bottles of Shaoxing wine with four people and got drunk in the afternoon!

I visited Wakiya Isshoubicha Rou, which I had been wanting to try for a long time, after walking about 20 minutes from Tsukabekkarainanuyama near Tameike-Sanno Station, which is close to Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. I did not make a reservation, but I was able to use it on the day. The Sichuan pepper scented mapo tofu (with rice) was 1900 yen (tax included) and came with almond tofu for dessert. The mapo tofu, prepared with attention to detail, was so delicious with the addictive scent of Sichuan pepper. The rice cooked in an earthenware pot was fluffy and delicious. It was about the amount of two rice bowls. Chef Wakiya himself came to ask, "How was the food?" I was surprised! "When facing the food, I always strive to use seasonal ingredients that energize the body and mind, harmonize the five tastes (sourness, saltiness, bitterness, sweetness, umami) like playing music, and provide a pleasant feeling of fullness after finishing the last dish of the course. Whether you are dining alone or enjoying various dishes, I carefully plate each dish with the optimal portion size, with all my heart." It was exactly as stated on the website! It was a very satisfying mapo tofu lunch. Thank you for the meal. ❤️

Fried rice has sweet and savory char siu (similar to Peking duck sauce) which adds a delicious accent. The tantanmen noodles have a clear soup that is very tasty, even though it lacks a sesame flavor. The portion size is small and it is expensive, so it might be more suitable for elderly people with refined tastes and high income.

There is a famous Chinese restaurant in Akasaka. It seems to have been a ryokan in the past, as there were remnants of it. We had appetizers, grilled shirako with ankake sauce, saury, shark fin soup, chili prawns, rice dishes (2 types of ramen, curry), and for dessert, almond tofu with persimmon sauce. Everything was carefully prepared and very delicious. The owner, Mr. Wakiya, also came by during our meal and took a photo with us. He was very friendly and kind. We were able to choose from 3 rice dishes, and he kindly let us have all 3. We also enjoyed 5-year and 15-year aged Shaoxing wine. It was very tasty.

The restaurant exudes a nostalgic and luxurious atmosphere, starting with a full-course meal featuring a luxurious shark fin dish. The braised wild boar char siu served on rice is a must-try, and the meal ends with a choice of three exquisite options: soup noodles, dan dan noodles, or curry. It was truly a blissful dining experience. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Delicious Chinese lunch★ The 300 yen shumai was excellent, and the mapo tofu was also delicious★ The flavors were tailored for Japanese taste and I really liked it. The tantanmen was 1700 yen and it was a great lunch with almond jelly dessert included★ Follow me on Instagram @miachis2

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