The chili sauce with king crab wasn't on the lunch menu, but when I asked the staff, they said it was okay. I forgot to ask where the delicious king crab was from, if it's from Russia, today might be the last chance to eat it. The sweet and sticky black vinegar sweet and sour pork goes well with the deep-fried pork in black vinegar. It doesn't have onions or carrots, but has a little bit of finely chopped raw vegetables on top. The course menu for around 4000 yen includes cold appetizers like poached chicken and jellyfish salad. The crunchy texture of the jellyfish is nice. The shark fin soup doesn't have much shark fin in it. Sliced bamboo shoots stand out in the soup. The menu also includes xiaolongbao, three of them, shredded pork with green peppers, and mapo tofu. The mapo tofu has a strong flavor of Sichuan pepper, making your mouth numb. The dan dan noodles are not too spicy, probably because my wife also ate them. The almond jelly was eaten by my child and wife, so I can't evaluate it. It's been two and a half years since my last visit, but I'm very satisfied.

I went to Hakata Station for work, so I had lunch here on the 10th floor of JR Hakata City. I love mapo tofu, so I chose the China set. It includes one main dish, four side dishes, soup, and dessert. You can upgrade the soup to shark fin soup for an additional 500 yen, but I decided to keep it as is today because I came here for the mapo tofu. The Chinese cuisine here is different from local Chinese restaurants, and they use a lot of spices. The Sichuan pepper added a delicious kick to the dish. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch on a weekday at Hakata City 10th floor. While other shops had lines, I was able to enter smoothly here. I chose the Eat China set for 1,800 yen including tax. It was great that I could choose! I had the tantanmen noodles and a set of 3 dim sum. The tantanmen noodles had a very refined taste, and the dim sum was also delicious! I found out on the day that it is supervised by the famous Chinese cuisine chef Kenichi Chen and is also listed in the Tabelog Top 100 restaurants (lol).

This is the Fukuoka branch of the most famous Szechuan restaurant in Japan. Located near Hakata Station, it is a highly rated restaurant with private rooms, so I made a reservation and visited. It is located in the restaurant district of Hakata Station Hankyu. There were quite a few customers even before the opening, including many tourists from overseas. I chose the lunch set menu instead of a course, and ordered the mapo tofu lunch. The appetizer included spring rolls, bang-bang chicken, water dumplings, and pickled vegetables. The mapo tofu, which I had high expectations for as it is a Szechuan restaurant, had a strong Sichuan pepper flavor but lacked depth and richness in other flavors. I'm not sure if the quality is the same as the main branch. It's quite difficult to choose a restaurant near Hakata Station with private rooms and event space...

Located a 5-7 minute walk from Hakata Station, the Chinese restaurant Szechuan Hanten Hakata is situated on the 10th floor of JR Hakata City. Known for its consistently high-quality Chinese cuisine, this restaurant was selected as one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the West in 2023. The restaurant's setting on top of a commercial building offers a great view and a relaxed atmosphere. The service is attentive and welcoming, making it a comfortable place to dine. I tried the "Choose China" lunch set, which allows you to pick a main dish from options like Mapo Tofu, Shrimp Chili, Shredded Pork with Green Peppers, and Twice-Cooked Pork. The set also includes four small side dishes, soup, rice, and dessert, all for a reasonable price of 1,800 yen. The Twice-Cooked Pork, with its thick slices and perfectly crispy exterior, exceeded my expectations. The juicy flavor of the pork, combined with the spicy Szechuan-style miso, was so delicious that I found myself wanting more rice to go with it! The variety of bite-sized dishes like spring rolls, Bang Bang Chicken, and dumplings added to the overall satisfaction of the meal. I highly recommend a visit to this restaurant for a fulfilling dining experience. Thank you for the meal!

I went to Szechuan Restaurant Hakata in Hakata Station Building in Fukuoka. It is a famous Chinese restaurant. The dan dan noodles were disappointing. The soup was thin and the sesame flavor was weak, not very good. The view was great and the service was good, but I was a little disappointed. I think there are many dan dan noodles that are tastier than the ones here.

I chose a lunch course where I could choose the main dish, and since it's a Sichuan restaurant, I decided to go with the mapo tofu. The view from the large window is great, and you can see planes taking off and landing frequently since the restaurant is close to the airport in Fukuoka. The mapo tofu was milder than I expected, and the spring rolls, bang bang chicken, and boiled dumplings that came with it were delicious and went well with the rice. Personally, I prefer it to be a bit spicier, but I still enjoyed it deliciously and elegantly.

A late lunch on a regular day. Definitely delicious, but somewhat pricey. However, it's not too crowded, so it's a good option when you have time to spare and want to relax. The dinner must be delicious too, but it's probably quite expensive.

I felt like eating Chinese food at Hakata Station, so I searched at Kuuten and found a famous restaurant. I ordered mapo tofu and sweet and sour pork, which looked delicious. I also ordered appetizers and spring rolls. The taste was surprisingly not very spicy and I finished it all quickly. I felt that the price was a bit high, so I thought there might be a better way to order next time.

[Ordered Dish] Fried Rice and Mapo Tofu [Dish Review] The Mapo Tofu was just the right level of spiciness with a hint of Sichuan pepper and doubanjiang, not too overwhelming for those who don't like spicy food. The Fried Rice was delicious with a nice fluffy texture. Overall, I felt like I got to experience authentic Chinese cuisine at a reasonable price.

I had never thought about trying Chinese food in Hakata, but I was intrigued by the fact that there is a Chinese restaurant with a good reputation near the station. I decided to give it a try and ordered the lunch set which was a good deal. I had the popular tantanmen noodles and three kinds of dim sum. The flavors were refined and delicious, and the view from the high-rise building was quite nice. I will definitely come back to try their fried rice and dinner menu next time.

Today, I went to the Chinese restaurant "Sichuan Restaurant Hakata" for a meeting. I've been there a few times before, but this is my first time writing a review! First, we cheers with beer♪(*^^)o∀*∀o(^^*)♪ We ordered various dishes~ Hmm! Everything was delicious(^○^) Thank you for the mealm(_ _)m

I went to Szechuan Hanten on the 10th floor of Hakata Station! I couldn't stop drooling as I heard that you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. As soon as I entered, I was guided to my table and the food arrived quickly and was delicious! They kept bringing out hot, authentic Chinese dishes one after another! I will definitely go back again!

This was my first time visiting. The restaurant is located in Tenku at Hakata Station. The interior is spacious, and there were group customers on this day. We toasted with craft beer and ordered various dishes. Although it's Chinese cuisine, the portion of each dish is not that large. The shark fin soup was especially delicious *\(^o^)/* Thank you for the meal!

All of the dishes were delicious! And they were served quickly! It was my first time visiting for lunch, and I chose the China lunch menu. The first thing that surprised me was how fast the food was served! It could be because the menu was already decided, but the food came out really quickly! I had the shrimp chili, which was spicy but not overwhelmingly so. Even though it's a Sichuan restaurant, the spiciness seemed to be adjusted for Japanese taste buds. The lunch even came with almond jelly for dessert. It was a delicious meal!

Today is my day off for taking a day off on Monday! Last Saturday, we had a company recreation event, so I decided to take today off. Also, yesterday we had a league game of grass baseball under the scorching sun, and I ended up with heatstroke and hurting my back and waist. I always try to stay one step ahead, but I guess I'm not as young as I used to be. I truly felt grateful for taking a day off today, especially since there are fewer people around, I decided to have a delicious lunch and watch a movie! For lunch, I visited Szechuan Restaurant! Located on the 10th floor of JR Hakata City, this restaurant is a recipient of the Foodlog Chinese Cuisine Top 100 WEST 2023 award. Szechuan Restaurant was established in 1958 by the founder, Chen Kenmin, who introduced Szechuan cuisine to Japan and was awarded the title of modern master. The second generation, Chen Kenichi, further popularized Szechuan cuisine through appearances on shows like "Iron Chef," and now the third generation, Chen Kentaro, is leading the way. With branches all over Japan, the Hakata branch opened in 2011. When I arrived at the restaurant a little after 11 a.m., there were only two groups of customers. I was prepared for a long line, but it was nice to have fewer people on a Monday for lunch! I visited at this time for the Early Bird Set which includes tantanmen, a mini mapo tofu rice bowl, and almond jelly, available only for 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. As my workplace is in Hakata, the restaurant is conveniently located nearby, but I hadn't had the chance to visit until now. First, the mini mapo tofu rice bowl arrived! The tofu, ground pork, and green onions were dyed bright red, and it looked very spicy. Upon tasting, it wasn't as spicy as it looked, more of a mild spiciness. The standout was the silky texture of the tofu, which was unlike anything I've had before, almost like cotton tofu! I would love to try a regular mapo tofu dish made with this kind of tofu. Next, the tantanmen arrived! The soup was topped with ground pork, bok choy, chopped green onions, and some kind of root vegetable floating in a bright red broth. The soup had a strong flavor of spices, more spicy than sweet, a pure spicy broth. The noodles were medium-thin straight noodles, cooked to a soft texture but with excellent chewiness! The tantanmen was delicious, but as someone who prefers sweet and savory flavors, I wished for a bit more sweetness in the broth, maybe some white sesame seeds would have been nice! Lastly, dessert was almond jelly! The tofu in this restaurant is truly outstanding! The silky texture was irresistible. Paired with jasmine tea, it was a perfect way to end the meal. The location is great, and I thought it would be nice to come back for a dinner date next time! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

◆Current information on the visit to Tabelog as of 3.55, there are currently 100 famous restaurants in 2023◆About the restaurantThis is a Chinese restaurant located on the 10th floor of Kuten, and you can enjoy a very reasonable meal for lunch.◆ImpressionsSince it was a visit a long time ago, I don't remember the details of the dishes, but I remember that the mapo tofu was delicious. Also, for the price, there were many dishes and it was an enjoyable lunch.◆What we received (dishes only)1800 yenChen Kenichi's mapo tofu4 small side dishesBoiled dumplings with tasty spicy sauce*Bang Bang Chicken*Spring rolls*ZaasaiToday's soupWhite riceAlmond jelly◆Remarks◆Note*The Michelin and Top 100 lists include information from past points in time.*Prices are including tax.⭐️Rating criteria⭐️3 stars or less: Satisfied with just one visit⭐️3.5 stars: Delicious, reasonably recommended⭐️4 stars: Very delicious, highly recommended (recommend to friends)⭐️4.5 stars: Ecstasy/Will go back/Highly recommended (confidently recommended to food enthusiasts)⭐️5 stars: Ultimate ecstasy/Will go back for life/Highly, highly recommended (recommended to all citizens)*Ratings are given based on the level of satisfaction with the price. If deeply moved, a score of 4.0 or higher is given. (Self-introduction)◆I visit approximately 700 restaurants nationwide each year, mainly in Aichi, Tokyo, Osaka, Mie, Gifu, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. I explore various restaurants while I am young and discover restaurants that I want to visit for a lifetime and revisit.◆I review with the sincere hope that my followers will enjoy delicious meals by visiting the restaurants I recommend. I place the highest importance on the satisfaction level in relation to the amount paid.◆I value the trustworthiness and objectivity of the content I provide, and I strive to always mention the meal cost.◆To the restaurant staff, thank you for providing opportunities to enjoy delicious food and experiences of excitement during these challenging times of COVID and high food prices.

Today's lunch was in Hakata. Yesterday, I had a morning job in Kyoto, and today I have a job in Fukuoka in the afternoon. It's a big move back and forth between east and west, with my home in Hyogo in between. I hopped on the bullet train in the morning and arrived in Hakata around 10:30 am. I need to eat lunch quickly, or I'll have to wait until dinner. I searched for a restaurant on the train, but there weren't many open on a Sunday at 11 am. I found a Chinese restaurant in the station building called "Hyakumeiten" and decided to check it out. I saw a nice-looking Dan Dan noodle set at the entrance, so I decided to go for that. Inside the restaurant, I was seated at a table. It was a slightly upscale place, and the staff were very courteous. I ordered the Dan Dan noodle set that I saw outside. However, it turned out that it was a weekday-only menu. I quickly looked at the menu and decided to go for the Char Siu Ramen. "Can I have it in regular size?" I asked. "If you want a large size, it will be an additional 600 yen," the staff replied. "I'll stick with the regular size," I said. The food came out quickly. The soup was a clear soy-based broth, possibly made with chicken bones. I ordered the Char Siu Ramen, but the amount of Char Siu wasn't as much as I expected. It looked like hanging Char Siu, but not that much. I took a bite. It was tasty, but the Char Siu at my favorite restaurant in Kobe's Nanjing Town is much better. How about the noodles? I slurped them up. They were slightly firm, not your average Chinese noodles. Not bad, but not great either. Maybe I should have stuck with the regular size. The restaurant in the station building must have high rent. I had high expectations because it's a famous Chinese restaurant, but it was a bit disappointing. Oh well, it was still a decent meal. Thank you.

The 30-minute service set from the 11 am opening is a great value lunch set with tantanmen, a mini-sized mapo rice, and almond jelly. The seating area offers a view of the Shinkansen. The tantanmen has a sesame flavor and is slightly spicy, while the mapo rice, although in a mini size, had plenty of ingredients. I ended up leaving more than half of the rice. The almond jelly has a refreshing taste and was delicious.

In the 1990s, there was a TV show called "Iron Chef" with three Iron Chefs: Rokusaburo Michiba for Japanese cuisine, Hiroyuki Sakai for French cuisine, and Kenichi Chen for Chinese cuisine. Among them, I liked Chen the most because of his lovely smile and kind personality. I had some business near JR Hakata Station, so I decided to have lunch at "Szechuan Hanten," where Chen was the chef. The restaurant is located in the restaurant zone "Kuuten" on the 10th floor of JR Hakata City/Amu Plaza. I ordered a lunch set which included the following: - Mapo Tofu - Two side dishes: Bang Bang Chicken and Stir-fried Pork and Vegetables - Soup - Rice (with free refills) The Mapo Tofu arrived, and it had a nice balance of spiciness from the chili oil and doubanjiang, along with a tingling sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns. It wasn't as spicy as I had imagined, but it was still delicious. The portion of Mapo Tofu was a bit small, but considering the stylish atmosphere of the restaurant, I found the set menu for 1200 yen including tax to be reasonable. I thoroughly enjoyed the Mapo Tofu at "Szechuan Hanten" and will definitely visit again! P.S. Kenichi Chen passed away on March 11, 2023, at the young age of 67. May he rest in peace. P.P.S. The lunch set I had, which was labeled as "Kenichi Chen's favorite dish lunch" on the menu, was printed as "In Memoriam Lunch" on the receipt.

I chose mapo tofu for lunch! Personally, I thought it would be better with a little more saltiness. It was really delicious. Thank you.