I chose sweet and sour pork for lunch today. It was my first time ordering it, and it instantly became one of my top three favorite dishes along with mapo tofu and liver with garlic chives (and the hot water dumplings were also delicious, haha). The tender pork loin wrapped in crispy batter was so juicy as I chewed, and the sweet vinegar sauce with black vinegar added a sophisticated smoothness. I also enjoyed the texture of the lotus root. Despite the restaurant's casual atmosphere, service, and prices, the taste was as if I were dining at the Sapporo Park Hotel. The rice, appetizers, and almond jelly were all delicious, and I hope it doesn't get too crowded in the future because it's so close to my home that I'd hate to have trouble getting a table, haha.

I received a mapo tofu set, it's delicious haha. It's tasty to eat as it is haha. It's a shame that it doesn't go well with rice because it's not very flavorful when eaten together with rice. Mapo tofu is delicious, but I don't know what's missing, maybe saltiness or umami. The almond jelly was delicious haha. Thank you for the meal.

I visited "Chinese Dining Renge" on April 23rd for the first time. I arrived on foot for lunch at 11:40 am. There were 2 groups of 3 customers already there. This restaurant is famous for its mapo tofu. Upon entering, there is a counter seat to the right and table seats to the left. There were 2 staff members, with the owner in the kitchen and a waitress attending to the floor. As it was my first time at a Chinese restaurant, I usually order the mapo tofu, and today was no exception. I ordered the mapo tofu set for 1080 yen, which is 200 yen more than the weekday lunch price of 880 yen. The set menu is a better deal compared to ordering items individually. After a wait of about 8 minutes, the food was served. Both the rice and mapo tofu were served piping hot and in generous portions. The default spiciness level for the mapo tofu is level 2, but you can choose from levels 1 to 10. This was the first time I encountered a restaurant where you could adjust the spiciness of the mapo tofu. The rice was probably over 250g and was delicious. I really enjoyed the mapo tofu, which had just the right amount of spiciness. They also provided Sichuan peppercorns on the table for seasoning. Overall, it was a great meal.

I had the dan dan noodles. It wasn't as spicy as it looked, more like a mildly spicy soy sauce ramen, light and delicious. The minced meat added a lot of flavor to the noodles. The green vegetables were flavorful as well. The portion was a bit small. The owner was quite quiet.

I ordered the Mapo Tofu lunch set with spiciness level 3 from the weekday limited lunch menu at Chinese Dining Renge. It came with rice, three kinds of side dishes, pickles, and soup. You can add an extra bowl of rice for free. I sprinkled some ground Sichuan peppercorns to adjust the spiciness to my liking. They can adjust the spiciness level to suit your preference. I think even those who like spicy food will be satisfied. I'm curious about trying the Dan Dan noodles next time. It was very delicious. I will definitely visit again.

[Visit in early July 2022] It's easy to access from home but it was my first visit. I arrived in the morning and there were only 3 groups ahead of me. I decided to order the recommended mapo tofu without hesitation! ◆ Mapo Tofu Lunch (860 yen) ◆ Spiciness Level 7 (50 yen) ◆ Lunch Iced Coffee (130 yen) [Mapo Tofu] I ordered spiciness level 7, thinking it wouldn't be too spicy since it didn't look oily, but when I took the first bite, I ended up blowing it out with a loud "boo". It was like a comedy skit. Embarrassing (･･;) It took about 10 minutes for the dish to be served, which I thought was a bit slow, but they had extracted the spiciness well. It's a spiciness level higher than the famous Tamurin◯ya nearby. It's said to have habanero in it from level 7 upwards. It took me twice as long as usual to eat, and I sweated a lot. It's a rare spicy mapo tofu in Hokkaido. Next time, I'll go for levels 3 to 6 (laughs). It became delicious when I sprinkled the given Sichuan pepper. It's among the top in Hokkaido in terms of deliciousness! [3 Kinds of Appetizers, Zasai, Soup, Rice] They are not like ordinary Chinese dishes in the city, but of high quality like hotel Chinese cuisine. The rice is delicious. The egg drop soup is also delicious. The sweet vinegar in the 3 kinds of appetizers was well balanced and tasty. The cucumber was also delicious and chilled. It's not inferior to the top 100 Chinese restaurants on Tabelog. [Iced Coffee] Just average. Next time, I'll try the almond jelly. [Overall] While eating, I listened to other people's orders and they were all divided into 4 types of lunch sets, tantanmen, ankake yakisoba, and sweet and sour pork. Next time, I might try the tantanmen or the soupless tantanmen. It's worth trying for mapo tofu lovers. Recommended for those who dislike oily dishes and those who love spicy food! Thank you for the meal♪♪

On a certain weekday, amidst challenging road conditions, I visited a Chinese restaurant located at Higashi 7-cho, Kita 44-jo in the East Ward. Upon arrival, I was relieved to find it not too crowded as I aimed to catch the opening. I decided to try something different this time and ordered the "Liver and Leek Lunch Set (840 yen)" from the menu. The dish arrived quickly with a strong heat coming from the kitchen. Taking the first bite, I noticed a unique taste to the liver and leek dish. It had a gentle and slightly salty flavor, with a hint of ginger adding a nice touch. The dish included leeks, bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, green onions, minced ginger, and bamboo shoots, with the liver well-prepared without any unpleasant smell. Accompanied by a side salad, a savory fish cake, Chinese-style pickled radish, a lightly flavored egg soup, and the option for one-time rice refill. While some may prefer a more punchy flavor, I personally enjoyed the lightness of the liver and leek dish. I also noticed that there are fewer Japanese-owned Chinese restaurants around lately. Thank you for the meal.

In March 2020, I visited "Ramen Kiraku" for the first time, which had relocated to Tomakomai and opened at this new location. The restaurant was originally established at this location. I had visited "Kiraku" at their previous location. I knew that they had changed to a Chinese-style restaurant after moving to Tomakomai, but I had not visited yet. Recently, I have been in the mood for "Chinatown-style" cuisine, so I decided to visit as it was not too far from my home. It seems that the restaurant is run by an elderly couple. Their specialty seems to be the "Mapo Tofu." I ordered the "Gomoku Ankake Soup Noodles" for 810 yen, which is essentially Cantonese noodles. The dish came with shrimp, pork, carrots, black fungus, shimeji mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and cabbage. The sauce had a gentle flavor, but for some reason, it did not quite blend well with the soup. The noodles were smooth, but overall, the dish didn't quite hit the mark for me. My spouse ordered the "Mapo Tofu Set" for 1,050 yen. Although my spouse is not fond of spicy food, they still ordered it. I tried a bit of the dish, and unfortunately, I felt that the Mapo Tofu lacked richness. While it had some spiciness, it could have been spicier. They also provided Sichuan pepper, but it was in a grinder that we couldn't get to work. The rice was a bit too soft for my liking. This set comes with three small side dishes and one rice refill for 840 yen on weekdays, and on weekends, it includes almond jelly instead of the side dishes for 1,050 yen. Hmm, it seems like it's more suited for weekdays. As a fan of Chinatown-style cuisine, I was somewhat underwhelmed by this restaurant.

Lunch ended at 2:30, but I arrived just in time at 2:28 (>_<) I asked the owner if I was still on time, and he said it was okay, so I made it just in time. I live near this place, but it has changed shops a few times. It used to be a Chinese dining place, and I had always wanted to go but hadn't been able to until now, at Renge. It's located in the building next to Hokkaido Kyohan on Higashi 8th Street. When I entered, I saw some regular customers here and there. There are counter seats and table seats, and it's quite spacious. I ordered the pork and vegetable stir-fry lunch set for 840 yen. It seems like you can add a coffee drink for an extra 100 yen. The first impression of the appearance was that there were so many side dishes, haha. The main pork and vegetable stir-fry and rice had quite a lot of food, but there were also pickled radish, miso-dressed nagaimo (Chinese yam), leafy salad, egg soup, zasai (pickled mustard greens), and a variety of dishes. Amazing. As for the taste... the vegetable stir-fry was lightly seasoned and easy to eat with a gentle flavor. I liked the taste. You can also get one refill of rice. Another dish that left an impression on me was the miso-dressed nagaimo, which I really liked. It had minced meat and something like gochujang, and I was thinking about trying to make it myself. It's nice to be able to enjoy various side dishes. Also, it seems you can make reservations for hors d'oeuvres here. I'll definitely order some for this year's New Year's Eve and when I have a home party. Thank you for the meal!

On a certain weekday, I was invited to lunch by a fellow fan of mapo tofu. My old instincts kicked in and I eagerly accepted the mission to visit an authentic Chinese restaurant located at 7-cho, Higashi 44-jo, Higashi Ward. Luckily, we arrived before the crowd started to gather. As we entered, the Beatles' music filled the air, and I spotted a photo of the authentic mapo tofu lunch set on the menu for the day. I asked if I could have the "Mapo Tofu Lunch Set (840 yen)" with mapo tofu instead of the regular dish, and after some confusion and explanation, they agreed to accommodate my request. The mapo tofu had a nice hint of oiliness to it, with a gentle base flavor and a slight spiciness from the homemade chili oil. The ingredients, including finely cut tofu, bamboo shoots, and green onions, were expertly prepared. The side salad with a Chinese-style dressing, pickled daikon radish, white zha cai, and soy-flavored egg soup complemented the dish perfectly. I enjoyed a kind and authentic mapo tofu dish, even though I felt a bit guilty for making a special request. On to the next adventure. Thank you for the delicious meal!

This time it was oyster stir-fried with squid and komatsuna. The portion seemed a little smaller with the change in plate, but it was still delicious as always.

The restaurant is always crowded during lunchtime, so I visited before 12 o'clock. By the time I left, it was full, so coming early was the right decision. I had the usual liver and leek lunch set. It came with three small side dishes, one of which was jellyfish with sesame oil and chili for the first time, which I liked. The taste was consistently delicious.

I visited for the first time after coming back from the public bath, so I had the Hoikoro set meal while sweating. The cabbage was delicious. Next time, I want to try the mapo tofu set meal. It was very delicious.

Whenever I eat here, it's always delicious! Today I had spare ribs, stir-fried potatoes and pork, spring rolls, and rice!

Today's dish was a chili sauce with shrimp, squid, and eggs. It's always delicious whenever I come here!

Today I brought my best friend! Soupless cold tantan noodles ❗ Spicy.