Today's lunch was at Juhoen. This is not your typical town Chinese restaurant, but rather a Chinese restaurant run by Chinese people. I was curious about the seafood congee, so I ordered it, but wait, there's no seafood in it! I only realized this after finishing the meal. I must be tired. Nevertheless, the taste was delicious, although it lacked a unique flavor. They have a wide variety of menu options, so I plan to come back and try more dishes. I also ordered the squid balls, which were tasty. Thank you for the meal!

The Taiwanese fried rice at this Chinese restaurant was delicious, with minced meat, leeks, oil, and a perfect five-star rating. Everything was well-combined and I definitely want to eat it again. The shrimp shumai also had a nice salty taste that I enjoyed. The table's chili oil could have been a bit spicier, but overall it was great. I want to try more dishes from this restaurant and will definitely come back for lunch. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

Today's lunch was at a Chinese restaurant nearby that I had been curious about, called Juhoen. This place is not your typical local Chinese restaurant, as it is run by Chinese people. They have a wide variety of menu items, including authentic dishes alongside those familiar to Japanese customers. Today, I had a Chinese rice dish, which was served as "rice" rather than in a bowl like typical Japanese donburi dishes. This is a sign that it is not your typical local Chinese restaurant. In China, it is common to have dishes served on top of rice rather than in a bowl. The flavor was not the typical Cantonese style often found in Kyoto's local Chinese restaurants, but rather had a fragrant and different taste, which I am still learning about - perhaps it is from Shandong or Jiangsu. It was delicious with plenty of ingredients, and I was personally happy to find shiitake mushrooms in it. I enjoyed the meal and felt satisfied. Thank you for the feast!

Today, I came here. This Chinese restaurant is located along Route 24 in Joyo City. The spacious interior with a TV showing, has a kitchen at the back, no counter seats, 6 four to six-person tables on the right to center, and 2 raised tables on the left. It seems to be run by a middle-aged couple or two people. The menu includes "a la carte, set meals, teishoku" and even "all-you-can-eat and drink" with a wide variety of options with photos. Based on reviews, all dishes are said to be very generous, so I ordered the "19 Mapo Tofu Lunch (without noodles - 50 yen)." After a while, it arrived. The tray included rice, the main mapo tofu, spring rolls, pickles, salad, and soup. I made the right choice by skipping the noodles, as the mapo tofu was smooth with plenty of ground meat, mildly spicy and without any thickness. Feeling a bit unsatisfied, I added some chili oil from the table. The spring rolls were the typical frozen kind and a bit cold. The wakame soup with a consomme flavor, pickles, and salad were all finished. When I went to pay, I noticed a self-service drink corner next to me. I wish they had told me about it. The service was okay. Overall, it was a unique experience. Wheelchair accessible, with a Japanese-style toilet at the back, and there are a few parking spaces in front of the restaurant.

Today's lunch was Chinese cuisine. I found this place through a local search, known for its generous portions and good value. I arrived a bit late for lunch, around 1:00 PM, and there were a few cars parked in front of the restaurant. When I entered, I saw about 6-7 tables, with only half of them occupied. The service seemed a bit slow, as the tables were still dirty from the previous customers. The lunch menu had 28 options, all priced at 750 yen. I decided to go with the Eight Treasure dish, and for the set, I chose the Taiwan Ramen with a choice of flavors. After placing my order, I waited for a while before the dishes arrived. The Eight Treasure dish was overflowing with a variety of ingredients, and the Taiwan Ramen was flavorful with a slightly spicy kick. However, I was surprised to find a piece of fried chicken in my meal, which was not part of the menu. Despite this, I enjoyed the Eight Treasure dish and the Taiwan Ramen. Both dishes were delicious and satisfying, but be prepared for a hearty meal and allow some extra time for dining.

On the way back from Nara, I stumbled upon a Chinese restaurant with a parking lot while driving on Route 24. Feeling hungry, I made a U-turn at the convenience store across the street and visited the restaurant for the first time. The interior was bright and cute, and the authentic-looking staff greeted us. They had a wide variety of set meals, all reasonably priced. Each of us ordered a set meal. When the food arrived, it felt like a big bang! The portions were generous and the flavors were solid and quite delicious. However, it seemed like my friends thought the portions were too much to finish, so we ate in silence (lol). I was hungry, so I thought the portion was just right, but my friends couldn't finish their Taiwanese ramen until the end (´▽`*)ｱﾊﾊ If this restaurant was nearby, I would definitely visit it regularly. Thank you for the meal! ŧ‹"((｡´ω`｡))ŧ‹”

This is a restaurant I've always wanted to try. It was my first time visiting, and the place had a charming, historical atmosphere. I went in the evening and they offered all-you-can-eat and drink options. However, I had other plans that day, so I opted for the mapo tofu set meal. It included rice, mapo tofu, steamed chicken, salad, soup, pickles, and dessert for a total of 888 yen including tax. The taste was delicious, especially the mapo tofu and steamed chicken which came in generous portions. I left feeling satisfied. Thank you for the meal. They also offer various other set meals and all-you-can-eat options, so I would like to visit again.

I went to Juhoen for lunch. My favorite salmon fried rice was no longer on the menu, but there were many new options added. Today, I tried the new menu item, pork belly fried rice, and dumplings! The other two people ordered from the lunch menu. The lunch comes with a free drink on weekdays, but the staff seemed to have forgotten as they didn't ask us about it until the end. We were in a hurry, so I didn't say anything and just paid the bill. I preferred the previous staff who used to greet us with a smile and left a good impression. Today's staff member seemed a bit unfriendly without a smile.

Visited in October 2019 with a rating of 3.13 on Tabelog (based on 9 reviews). I ordered the Garlic Chive and Liver Set Meal (without noodles) for 650 yen. You can have unlimited rice refills and a free soft drink (self-service). Before getting into the main review... I came across surprising news yesterday! Due to the impact of the new coronavirus, two longstanding blowfish cuisine restaurants in Osaka's "Shinsekai" area, "Zuboraya" at the "Shinsekai Main Store" and "Dotonbori Store," have decided to close down. It's a famous place that everyone in Osaka knows, but I've never been there before. It made me realize once again how tough it is for restaurants. Now that the situation with the coronavirus is starting to calm down a bit, let's be cautious of the 3Cs and support economic activities, not just in restaurants, but in various ways. Now, onto the main review! Located in Joyo City, "Jufuyuan" is undoubtedly the number one in cost-effective Chinese cuisine. The portion size for this price might even surpass "Juhachiban" in Osaka Tenroku! I went for the lunch set with noodles last time and was completely defeated, so today I'll stick with no noodles. By opting for no noodles, it's 50 yen cheaper at 650 yen... which means noodles come with a 50 yen charge, right? I'm tempted to add noodles, but it would be a waste to leave them, so I'll play it safe and go without noodles! The liver is plentiful and spicy, with a rich flavor that goes perfectly with the rice. In the photo, it looks like fried chicken, but it was actually a spring roll! I would have preferred the fried chicken much more. Today, I went for the orange juice "Nacchan" as my free soft drink, which I haven't had in a long time.

Visited in October 2019 with a rating of 3.04 on Tabelog (based on 9 reviews). I chose the lunch set with "Eight Treasures" and noodles (selected soy sauce ramen) for 700 yen including tax. Rice refill is free. There are 7 types of noodles to choose from. A soft drink is complimentary (self-service). I happened to pass by this Chinese restaurant during lunchtime. The main seating is at tables, but there is also a raised tatami seating area. Even in October, they still had cold noodles (7 types) available! Today, I opted for the lunch set with a huge variety of choices, and I chose the "Eight Treasures." For the noodles, I went with the safe option of soy sauce flavor. The menu felt very similar to "Chinese Cuisine Bansho Yamashiro Store," where my family and I stopped by on our way back from Mie Prefecture. Perhaps they are from the same group!? Leaving that aside, there were plenty of side dishes included in the set, so it seemed like a very generous portion. I noticed that you could also order the set without noodles for just 50 yen off. That means the ramen is 50 yen in that case! So, I decided to go with noodles after all. However, when the food arrived, I started to think maybe I should have gone without the noodles... It was such a huge portion! The Eight Treasures had plenty of ingredients, including shrimp. It was supposed to come with fried chicken in the picture, but it turned out to be spring rolls in reality. It may vary depending on the day. The Eight Treasures had a rich flavor and was quite filling. I could easily handle two bowls of rice, but I was not confident I could finish it all (￣▽￣;) The soy sauce ramen was typical of a Chinese restaurant, with a chicken soy sauce base. It was not bad, but since it was a regular size, it was still too much for me Σ(´д｀*) I managed to finish the Eight Treasures but ended up leaving half of the soy sauce ramen uneaten in the end (；∀；) Next time, I'll try not to be too greedy and opt for no noodles.୧(୧ˊ͈ ³ ˋ͈)⋆ೄ Thank you for the meal.

Lunch ⇒ Oily Chicken with Noodles for 700 yen (tax included)

A Taiwanese restaurant with good cost performance. The fried rice is delicious and fluffy. The set meals are very filling, it might be difficult for women to finish. Unfortunately, the soup in the xiaolongbao leaked, so it lacked juiciness. There was only one waiter, but he handled orders efficiently. He wasn't very friendly, but his serious and quick service was appreciated.

After a long time, I visited the restaurant on a weekday at 12:20 pm. Due to the rainy weather, there were no usual construction workers present, so the restaurant was empty. I sat down and debated what to order... I decided to try the "Tantanmen for 650 yen with a large bowl of rice for 150 yen" which I had been curious about but never ordered before. The place was really empty that day. It's interesting how the weather can affect the number of customers. After a short wait, my order arrived. The soup of the Tantanmen had a different color than usual, and to my surprise, it had beaten egg in it. I've never had Tantanmen soup like this before. The flavor was dominated by sesame with a decent level of spiciness. People who don't like spicy food might struggle. The beaten egg helped to mellow out the heat. The toppings included minced meat, chopped green onions, and spinach instead of bok choy. It was a unique choice for Tantanmen toppings. Maybe they ran out of bok choy. I mixed the toppings and soup with the rice to create a "Tantan Rice". The soup paired really well with the rice, and I couldn't stop eating. It was delicious. It was my first time trying Tantanmen, and despite the unique additions like beaten egg and spinach, it was surprisingly tasty. I made the right choice in ordering it. Next time, I might try the Szechuan Ramen... my stomach might not be happy though. Thank you for the meal.

I have visited this restaurant about 10 times in the past. I really like it because they have a wide variety of menu options and the prices are great. This time, I visited with 4 people around 12:10 on a weekday for lunch. The restaurant was quite busy with customers. We sat down and looked at the menu, but I already knew what I wanted - the "Sanrāmen for 800 yen & small rice for 150 yen". I love Sanrātan, so that's what I ordered. After a short wait, the food arrived. The presentation was just as I had hoped for. Just by looking at it, I could tell that the soup was thick. I took a sip of the hot soup - it was really hot and stayed hot for a while. The flavor was not very spicy but had a strong sour taste. The soup contained egg, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, shredded chicken, and tomatoes. The presence of tomatoes was a key point. They added a natural acidity that complemented the dish well. The noodles were the usual thin egg noodles, and they held up well despite the intense heat of the soup. I poured some soup over the rice to make "Sanrārice" and it was delicious. It was like eating ochazuke, and I finished every last bite. I was full and satisfied. One of my companions (a young woman) was visiting for the first time and she was impressed, saying "cheap and delicious". I'm glad I brought her along. The customer base is 99% male and there are a lot of tough-looking guys, so it might be intimidating for women to come in, but I really want more women to visit this restaurant. I'm already thinking about what to eat next time - maybe the spicy Sichuan ramen. Thank you for the meal.

It was just past 12 o'clock on a weekday and there were no other customers when I entered the restaurant. I was greeted by a Chinese-looking hostess and seated at a 6-person table. The menu had a variety of set meals to choose from, such as A lunch (choose 1 item from 15 options and 1 type of ramen from 5 options for 700 yen), B lunch (choose 1 item from 15 options and soup for 650 yen), and Ramen set (choose 1 type of ramen from 5 options and a bowl of rice or fried rice from 10 options for 700 yen). I ordered the A lunch (Taiwanese ramen + mapo tofu) and noticed that the chefs in the kitchen also seemed to be Chinese. The Taiwanese ramen was delicious, although I'm not sure how it compares to the authentic version in Nagoya. The mapo tofu was also quite tasty. The restaurant has a parking lot and offers a variety of menu combinations, making it convenient. If there was a restaurant like this near my workplace with a 3000 yen all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink option, I would consider using it for company gatherings.

[17th entry] I visited around 12:15 on a weekday. The restaurant was quite busy. I was contemplating what to order when I noticed a lovely menu on the wall that said "Sunler Noodles 800 yen". After much deliberation, I ended up ordering the "B Lunch 700 yen Mapo Eggplant & Shoyu Ramen". When the food arrived after a short wait, the Mapo Eggplant looked delicious and the taste did not disappoint. It was different from the Mapo Tofu I had before. The Shoyu Ramen had a surprisingly rich broth, just a step away from being too strong. I finished the meal feeling full and satisfied. Next time, I've decided to try the Sunler Noodles. Thank you for the meal. [16th entry] I arrived around 12:15 on a weekday with 6 customers already there. I decided to go for the lunch set again and ordered the "B Lunch 700 yen Eight Treasures & Taiwan Ramen". The Eight Treasures dish was full of vegetables like Chinese cabbage, bok choy, carrots, bamboo shoots, black fungus, baby corn, and mushrooms. There was no meat, but I did find one squid and one shrimp hidden among the veggies. The flavor was rich and the vegetables were crunchy. As for the Taiwan Ramen, it had a strong flavor. I am curious about the special Taiwan Ramen, so I might try that next time. Thank you for the meal. [15th entry] I visited around 12:15 on a weekday with 4 customers already there. It was raining, so the usual blue-collar workers were absent. This time, I decided to try the shrimp dish and ordered the "B Lunch 700 yen Shrimp Chili & Salt Ramen". The Shrimp Chili was delicious and the rice went well with it. The Salt Ramen, however, left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. Next time, I might try a single item menu like the special Taiwan Ramen. Thank you for the meal. [14th entry] I arrived around 12:15 on a weekday. The restaurant was half full. This time, I ordered the "B Lunch 700 yen Leek and Liver & Taiwan Ramen". The Leek and Liver dish had a good portion of both ingredients, but the flavor was a bit mild. The Taiwan Ramen had a standard taste this time. I finished the meal feeling full as usual. Next time, I might try the shrimp dish. Thank you for the meal. [13th entry] I arrived around 12:15 on a weekday. There were few customers at first, but the restaurant quickly filled up after I arrived. I ordered the "B Lunch 700 yen Taiwan Ramen & Fried Chicken" because I found out that the weekday lunch set was a good deal. The Fried Chicken was large and crunchy on the outside but juicy on the inside. The Taiwan Ramen had a good flavor. I might try the shrimp dish next time. Thank you for the meal.