This is my second visit to this restaurant. This time, I came with three other people. Two of them can speak Chinese, so ordering was not a problem. One person was visiting for the first time, so we talked about the flavors while ordering. We ordered three types of dumplings, and they were all delicious. My main purpose was to try the boiled dumplings, and they did not disappoint. The skin is important, as my father always said. There are not many places in Japan where Chinese staff make dumplings, so the ones here are really tasty. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back again.

This is a serious Chinese restaurant. While Japanese is understood, those without overseas experience may be surprised. The staff sit when not busy, and the menu is in Chinese. But the taste is authentic. I ordered my favorite dumplings, especially the ones with celery are outstandingly delicious. The second photo is a fish dish, soft with a moderate spiciness if you avoid the chili. The third is similar to sweet and sour pork but without vegetables. The sweetness and vinegar were nicely balanced. The fourth is a pork bun with tasty meat and firm skin to chew on. It's great even with other sauces. Lastly, I ordered the flower roll as a souvenir, but one of my companions liked it so much they had two. Each dish costs around 1000 yen, but the portions are generous, so it's best to go with a group. This day we were four, and we had the sweet and sour pork for takeout. Two of us had their first taste of authentic Chinese food, and both were delighted. I will definitely go again. Thank you for the meal.

Chinese Cuisine Fukuraien @ Kitaoji, Yao City Blog ⇒ The usual meals of an old man in Kawachi, sometimes sake. It's about a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Yao Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, [Chinese Cuisine Fukuraien]. One Sunday in January. After a long time, I went to eat Akashiyaki at my favorite restaurant, Shinkihachi in Yao. It's my favorite place where I've been going for about 30 years. My partner, my partner's mother, and I, who have been going even longer than me, went together. As usual, I parked the car in the coin parking at the entrance to Family Road and headed to the restaurant... Hmm? The curtain isn't out, is it closed? As I approached, there was a shocking sign... Oh my god!! I think the last time I visited was in the summer of last year, so it's been about half a year... I see... The old man and the old lady have been looking tired recently... Thank you for your hard work for a long time... Now, but I'm in trouble... It's a waste to take the car out in a short time, is there somewhere nearby? And then I remembered this place in the Kintetsu Yao Kitamachi Shopping Street. It's been about 3 years since I last visited at the end of 2019. Something looks different about the appearance... Butterfly specimens~ When I opened the menu, I couldn't find any Japanese at all. There used to be dishes like shrimp chili, sweet and sour pork, and mixed vegetables, as well as set meals, but there is no Japanese-style Chinese food at all. For now, I'll rely on photos and Google Translate to place my order... ◆ Spicy Dried Tofu Threads 980 yen Since the menu had dried tofu and the word "spicy," I had a rough idea. Literally translated as "spicy shredded dried tofu." A traditional Chinese food made by compressing and dehydrating firm tofu and drying it. I'm not familiar with it in Japan, but I love the chewy texture with a slight bounce. The scent of Chinese five-spice powder. It's spicy with chili oil, and it makes me want a beer~ ◆ Orchid Stir-Fry 1,180 yen Literally translated as "orchid stir-fry"? What's an orchid...? Probably, no, definitely broccoli and shrimp stir-fry. Looking at the menu photo, I thought it would be easy for my 86-year-old partner's mother to eat... lol Lotus root, carrot, wood ear mushrooms, and corn are plentiful. The thick sauce with a mild salty taste is easy to eat. ◆ Boiled Dumplings (10 pieces) 680 yen In Japan, pan-fried dumplings are popular, but in China, boiled dumplings are the standard. The smooth and chewy thick skin has a bouncy texture when chewed. The filling is fluffy eggs and plenty of chives. It's completely different from Japanese boiled dumplings, but is this the authentic taste? ◆ Guobaorou 1,280 yen Literally translated as "pork stir-fry," but... it looks like "pork tempura with sweet and sour sauce"~ The thinly sliced pork is crispy and has a strong chewy texture that even we find challenging. The sweet and sour sauce goes well with it, and it would be great with beer. ◆ Fried Rice 680 yen Finally, I feel like I want something rice. Simple composition with chunky char siu, eggs, leeks. Each grain of rice is firmly coated with oil, but not sticky, more like dry. The seasoning is mild, maybe tailored for Japanese people. The menu structure has changed completely from three years ago, and I was worried, but... I could roughly imagine the dishes from the photos, and the staff, although a bit clumsy, was...

I had a delicious set meal. I think the almond jelly that came with the set meal was homemade.