This restaurant, Tomiya, opened on July 1, 2022, and offers a variety of authentic Chinese dishes such as tsukemen, tantanmen, Shanghai salt yakisoba, ramen, and ankake yakisoba. You can enjoy a wide range of noodle dishes while savoring alcohol. I was intrigued by the vegetable tsukemen and decided to try it for the first time. I was surprised when they served the cold water in a frozen glass mug, as I had never experienced that before. The noodles are made with "moringa," a superfood with over 90 types of nutrients and over 300 health benefits. The noodles had a slightly greenish-gray color. The dish was topped with plenty of vegetables, 2 clams, menma, wood ear mushrooms, seasoned egg, and boiled chicken. The dipping sauce was a light and peppery Chinese-style soup. I couldn't help but drink all the dipping sauce. For an additional 250 yen, you can add Tenshin-don or half-fried rice. I chose Tenshin-don, which had a generous amount of tangy sauce that whetted my appetite. #Tomiya #Watanabe Street #Moringa #Tsukemen #Tenshin-don #Fukuoka Prefecture

After finishing up some errands in Tenjin, I was looking for a lunch spot and stumbled upon a Chinese restaurant in the city. I had actually planned to go to a ramen shop, but found this place before reaching it, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the regular tonkotsu ramen and a mini Tenshin don for 850 yen. I forgot to take a photo of the Tenshin don. Since it was a Chinese restaurant, I regretted not ordering yakisoba or ankake instead. The ramen arrived after a while. It was tonkotsu ramen with thin, firm noodles that had a clear taste. It seemed like they used commercial soup, not from a ramen specialty shop, but it was still quite tasty. There was a spicy sauce in the middle that could be mixed in. However, I found it to be quite salty, making me very thirsty. The ramen was finished quickly, but the mini Tenshin don was nowhere to be seen. I stopped eating halfway through. After a short wait, it finally arrived. Despite being called mini, it was quite substantial and would satisfy those looking for a large portion. However, the flavors were too strong for my liking. Maybe it's just personal preference, but I was disappointed. Thank you for the meal.

I had dinner in the area of Tenjin Minami in Fukuoka and happened to come across a Chinese restaurant in a narrow alley. I ordered Tan Tan Men for 800 yen and a draft beer for 600 yen. It was just before 9 pm on a Saturday and the restaurant was almost full, so I sat at the counter. There were menus posted all over the wall, offering a wide variety of dishes. The atmosphere was lively with groups of people enjoying drinks and companionship. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The Tan Tan Men looked delicious, with warm meat miso, Chinese noodles, and bok choy. The soup could have been a bit richer, but overall it was tasty and I enjoyed it until the last bite. It's a restaurant I would like to visit again.

I knew there was a new restaurant in the neighborhood, but I finally went for lunch. The food was all-you-can-eat with free refills and plenty of pickles! It's great for people who like to eat a lot, and it was convenient that they serve lunch until 3 pm. There are various new restaurants opening around here, and this one is a bit hidden in the back streets, but it seems like a hidden gem. I think it would be good for office workers to have lunch here.

Last time, I enjoyed Jiro-style ramen and felt like having tsukemen with superfood "Moringa" infused noodles, so I revisited the restaurant with a colleague from work. While I had already decided on my order, my colleague was a first-time visitor and had a hard time choosing from the extensive menu. After much deliberation, they decided to go with the clam ramen, thinking that "clams" were the key ingredient, and also ordered the default fried rice as a side. The dishes arrived in 7-8 minutes. The clam ramen had a delicious aroma of clams and looked very appetizing. My colleague commented, "It's my first time trying this flavor. It's delicious!" and found the fried rice to be just average. As for my vegetable tsukemen, maybe I set the bar too high? The noodles, which I think are from Keishi Seimen, were clumpy and difficult to eat. I'll go for the clam ramen next time.

1. Soy sauce ramen 600 yen B set (mini fried rice) 250 yen 2. Tonkotsu ramen 600 yen 3. Shanghai-style salt yakisoba 800 yen The soy sauce ramen has a chicken bone soy sauce base with a complex umami flavor, paired with flat curly noodles. The fried rice is simple with a not too strong seasoning. The tonkotsu ramen resembles Ichiran in both taste and appearance, making it a great deal for the price. The Shanghai-style salt yakisoba is also quite delicious. I can't wait to try the clam ramen next time. Thank you for the meal.

The Ming Dynasty finishes work early, so I decided to have an early dinner and wandered around the new restaurants in Nantenjin. You can enter the restaurant without opening the door, giving a sense of openness. The ceiling is high and the place is very bright. Even as a man in his 60s, I didn't feel out of place when I entered alone. It was my first visit around 6:00 pm on a weekday. There was already a group of two young female customers. There are menus on the tables, but many other menus are displayed on the wall. From 5:00 to 6:30, there is a HAPPY HOUR where not only drinks but also gyoza are half price at 250 yen. I ordered gyoza and Jiro-style ramen orally. First, the gyoza was served. The size is between Hakata-style bite-sized gyoza and Osho gyoza. It's the size of gyoza skins sold in supermarkets. It had a good amount of garlic and chives, and unexpectedly, it was delicious. This gyoza for 250 yen feels like a good deal. Next is the Jiro-style ramen. It has a considerable amount of bean sprouts, cabbage, pork fat, and garlic, similar to Ino-chanpon. The noodles are medium-thick curly noodles. The portion here was quite substantial as well. The chashu is not the melt-in-your-mouth type, but a firm type. If you have a small appetite, this alone will make you full. It was a truly unexpectedly delicious restaurant. It's a restaurant with good value for money where even a man dining alone can be satisfied, so I will definitely be coming back in the future. Thank you very much.

I happened to pass by and decided to try the lunch menu. The interior of the restaurant had more of a pub-like atmosphere rather than a typical Chinese eatery. It seemed quite new. I chose the Stir-Fried Pork with Green Peppers set meal (850 yen including tax) from the various lunch options. The side dishes were served first, followed by the main dish. It took about 7 minutes for the main dish to be served. The Stir-Fried Pork with Green Peppers had plenty of pork, and while the taste was not bad, it seemed a bit salty. I would have preferred a bit more oyster sauce. The potato salad was surprisingly homemade and delicious. The quality of the rice was average, but you could get a refill with the set meal. The miso soup had Chinese cabbage, wakame seaweed, and small pieces of pork in it. The pickled mustard greens were quite spicy. Although I felt the main dish was a bit salty, it was satisfying and went well with the rice. It seemed like the noodle dishes were popular as many people were enjoying them.

I visited for lunch. There were many options from set meals to noodles, and the portion size was sufficient and delicious. During peak lunch hours, the service might be a bit slow depending on when you arrive, but since it's a new restaurant, I believe the operations will improve in the future. I saw a comment about wishing they had half-size options, and it seems they offer some half-size dishes on the evening menu. For a small additional cost, you can add rice or fried chicken, making it a good choice even for big eaters.

"Went to Fumiya, a new restaurant that recently opened in the narrow alley area between Watanabe-dori and Haruyoshi. The interior was bright with high ceilings, a modern touch for a Chinese restaurant. Tried the mapo tofu from the recommended menu, which was delicious with plenty of minced meat, but the portion was too much for one person. It would be nice if they offered a half-size option. Despite feeling full, couldn't resist ordering another beer and a highball. I'm not sure about the definition of a Chinese restaurant, but I wish I could have a slightly cheaper and casual drinking experience. Overall, a good place to visit. Fumiya 5-10-16 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka"

The taste and cost performance are excellent! However, the restaurant's closing days were unpredictable, causing inconvenience when making a trip only to find it closed. Starting this month, the restaurant will be closed on Mondays (with the following day off if it's a public holiday), so now I can visit with peace of mind.

Chilled Chinese noodles with mini fried rice costs 700 yen plus 250 yen, with a lunch discount of 100 yen.

On July 29, 2022, I had a delicious bowl of tonkotsu ramen for 600 yen.

I had clam ramen. It was delicious. They also accept credit cards.

Soy sauce ramen + mini fried rice =

Ankake yakisoba for 900 yen, with a lunch discount of 100 yen.

Miso ramen (thick noodles) 650 yen Half fried rice 250 yen

Chanpon is a type of noodle dish.

On a substitute work Sunday, I headed to "Chuka Sakaba Fumiya" for lunch. The location is 5-chome of Watanabe Street, southeast of Tenjin Minami Subway Station. It's a bit difficult to describe with buildings crowded together and narrow alleys running in all directions. Personally, it's near my favorite grilled yellowtail restaurant, but that's not very helpful to mention... (laughs) As I walked down the alley, I spotted signs saying "Ramen" and "Lunch". The exterior of the building was decorated with a unique design resembling paper lanterns stuck all over. I arrived at 11:30. I knew about the restaurant but it was my first time going in. There were two counter seats split into two areas, totaling about 10 seats. The counter seats seemed cramped with limited depth... In the center of the floor, there was a communal table facing each other. Although the situation with COVID-19 has started to settle down, I still felt a bit concerned about facing others... So, we decided to use the available 4-person table. I ordered the "Hamaguri Ramen + Karaage (2 pieces) + Half Fried Rice (1,350 yen → 1,000 yen, tax included)". It was a menu featured in a magazine with a special price. There was one family as the previous customers. The operation was managed by 2 staff members, and dishes were served one by one as they were ready. First, the karaage arrived. It was served piping hot, so I had to be careful not to burn my mouth. Deep-fried dishes like this are best enjoyed when hot. (#^^#) Next, the ramen arrived. It had two plump hamaguri clams. Toppings included chicken chashu, menma, and wood ear mushrooms. I started by trying the soup. It was a clam-flavored salt ramen that made me feel like I was by the sea. However, the saltiness was a bit too strong. The fried rice also had a slightly salty taste. The moist, fluffy texture was truly skillful. Even though I couldn't drink during work, all the dishes would go well with beer. I wish I could have a drink at lunch... With that thought, I enjoyed the delicious meal. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the newly opened Chinese sake bar called "Chuka Sakaba Tomiya" in Nakasu, Fukuoka on July 7, 2022. The restaurant is located on the east side of Watanabe Street in Minami-Tenjin. It just opened on July 1st and is offering a 30% discount until July 8th. They have a variety of Chinese dishes such as vegetable tsukemen, champon, ankake yakisoba, and zaru ramen. I was intrigued by the clam ramen as well. I ordered the B set which included soy sauce ramen and rice. Normally priced at 850 yen, it was on special for 600 yen (tax included). The dish arrived with two slices of chashu, wood ear mushrooms, menma, and green onions. The hot and flavorful soy sauce broth paired well with the thin flat noodles. The rice portion was quite generous. Overall, it was a great deal with the 30% discount. The restaurant is located at 5-10-16 Watanabe Street, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka. They have irregular closing days.