Tsukiji Station is about a 5-minute walk away, but on this day, I took a leisurely stroll around Ginza before heading there. It only takes about 20 minutes to get there, so either station would be fine. The exterior has a traditional Japanese house-like design with a calm atmosphere. Inside, the space is surprisingly spacious, with mainly table seating and a small counter with 4 seats in front of the kitchen. I ordered the course menu for 11,000 yen, which included: - Shanghai Crab: Not much to eat, but the miso and Shaoxing wine create a perfect harmony. - Drooling Chicken: The spicy sauce with the sweetness of sesame combines well with the juicy chicken, creating a delicious flavor. - Pork Shumai: An interesting twist dipping the sauce from the drooling chicken. The spiciness surprisingly complements the richness of the pork. - Shark Fin: A generous portion to enjoy, with a sweet sauce enhanced by the tangy black vinegar. - Wagyu Beef Wrap: Eating the meat wrapped Beijing Duck style is surprisingly delicious. I wanted seconds! - Lily Bulb: The sweetness of the lily bulb and the chili powder sauce pair well with beer. - Stir-Fried Vegetables: The softness of the Chinese cabbage brings out the concentrated umami flavor. - Mapo Tofu with Shirako: The spiciness is balanced by the sweet Shirako, creating a addictive taste. - Almond Jelly: This dessert is quite ordinary and could use some improvement. Overall, the dishes impress with their balance of spiciness and sweetness, attracting many regular customers. Despite not using numbing spice, the control of flavors is impressive. The only downside is that the portions are a bit small, so it may not be satisfying for those with a big appetite. Nevertheless, the delicious flavors make it a place worth visiting again.

- One Rin, which I had tried to visit several times in the past but was always closed due to regular holidays or temporary closures (or rather, due to lack of research). - Visited before 12 PM on a weekday and waited around 15-20 minutes. - Ordered the Chen Mapo Tofu set meal for 1,300 yen. The set included Mapo Tofu, Yodare Chicken, and Mochi Pork Dumplings. All-you-can-eat pickles and unlimited rice refills. - The taste was shockingly delicious. The Yodare Chicken with a hint of spiciness and coriander, the juicy and flavorful pork dumplings were outstanding, but the highlight was the Mapo Tofu. - The spiciness and numbness were mild, but the richness was off the charts. One of the top three Mapo Tofu dishes I've had in my life. It was so good that I wanted to eat it again by dinner time. - For 1,300 yen, this meal was beyond excellent.

Visited on September 21, 2023 (Thursday) at 11:24. There was a line of 5 people, and I waited for the store to open with the 6th person in line. At 11:32, when the store opened, there was a line of a little over 10 people. The store had just enough capacity for all the customers to fit in. I ordered the Drooling Chicken Set (1,500 yen), which included drooling chicken, mapo tofu (small), shumai, Sichuan noodles, and rice. At 11:46, the food arrived. The drooling chicken was generously topped with sesame, cilantro (which can be omitted upon request), and nuts, providing not only great flavor but also enjoyable texture and aroma. The mapo tofu, while not as spicy as it looks, had a good balance of umami and spiciness that went well with the rice. Personally, I preferred it over the drooling chicken. The shumai was rich in flavor, tasting delicious both upon first bite and as you chew, making it a must-order. While it may be a bit pricey for lunch, the high quality and variety of dishes make it worth the cost. Upon leaving, there were about 9 people waiting. About half of the restaurant seemed reserved for customers with reservations, so for a lunch in the 1,000 yen range, it's advisable to visit with some extra time to spare.

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant on September 16, 2023, at 12:00. The sauce for the drooling chicken was amazing! The menu was well put together and the food was delicious. It's my favorite restaurant and I want to visit again when the season changes. - Order and Feedback - Lunch course 5,000 yen x 2 people Dishes: - Homemade pickles ★ x 4 - Katsuo with cold black vinegar and onion sauce ★ x 4 - Drooling chicken dumplings ★ x 5 - Mussels and glass noodles simmered in fermented chili peppers ★ x 4 - Black vinegar cutlet sandwich ★ x 5 - Fried rice (salmon and shiso) ★ x 4 - Drooling chicken cold noodles +500 yen ★ x 5 Dessert: - Almond jelly ★ x 4 Tea: - White silver needle 1200 yen ★ x 5 (all-you-can-drink, very cost-effective) Thank you for the delicious meal!

I had been to this restaurant near my previous workplace for lunch a few times, but finally got a chance to go there for dinner. The majority of customers were women, and despite the bad weather, the restaurant was packed. Every dish was delicious, the portion sizes were just right, and the timing of the dishes being served was great, making the dining experience enjoyable. I ordered a course meal, and I would love to come back again to try different dishes at this restaurant.

I had been wanting to go there for a long time and finally visited. I arrived before 13:30 on a weekday, but there were about 5 groups waiting in line, and I barely made it inside as the second to last person. Today, I was in the mood for mapo tofu, but I was surprised by how delicious the appetizer of drooling chicken was! Of course, the mapo tofu and shumai were also delicious. I look forward to trying their course menu next time.

I forgot to take a picture, but for 5000 yen, I got a lot of mussel soup. The staff at the restaurant were very attentive, offering me a seat inside while I waited outside and letting me know when the restroom was available. The price, taste, and service were all excellent. I definitely want to go back.

I visited a famous Chinese restaurant for lunch. It was a rainy Friday, and I arrived 15 minutes before opening to find myself as the first in line, with about 10 people behind me. I was seated at the counter as a solo diner. I ordered the grilled salmon and shiso leaf fried rice for 1,300 yen. The meal came with pork dumplings, drool chicken as a side dish, and egg soup. While waiting, I snacked on the pickled vegetables on the table. The chefs seemed busy but the grilled rice was cooked perfectly, with a unique taste that you can't get at home. It wasn't greasy or salty, just the right balance. The dumplings were juicy and fresh, and the drool chicken with sesame seeds was slightly spicy and went well with the fried rice. Overall, I was very satisfied.

Today, despite the impact of Typhoon Sarame, there wasn't much effect on transportation, so I went for a client visit. Afterwards, I decided to go to the popular Ichirin restaurant, thinking that with this weather I could easily get a seat. There were many tempting lunch options, but I ordered the tantanmen lunch. Dining alone at the counter allows you to watch the chefs at work, which is one of the highlights. The soup of the tantanmen had a good balance of miso and coriander, and the thin noodles had just the right firmness, resulting in an elegant dish. The side dish of drooling chicken was perfectly boiled and coated with sauce. The gyoza that came with it was also delicious, with a well-seasoned taste that didn't even need additional sauce or soy sauce. It was a delightful meal. Thank you.

Lunch is available for reservation if it's a course meal. This restaurant is part of the Saito group, and it was the last one I had yet to visit, so I finally got to go. The "Chef's Short Course" with 7 dishes costs 5,000 yen, and the "Frozen Peak Oolong Tea" costs 990 yen. It's not fair to compare, but I couldn't help but think of Ichirin Hanare, where I have visited several times. The drool-worthy chicken, which is also available at other restaurants in the group, is still incredibly delicious. This was my first time trying the shumai instead of dumplings, and it was also delicious. I have a fish allergy, so they provided a different menu for me, which I appreciate. The regular lunch set menu seems to be quite cost-effective. Whether you come for the drool-worthy chicken or the mapo tofu, or just for a quick meal, it's a good option for a Chinese lunch, especially since I live nearby. The prices are definitely affordable! Thank you for the meal!

I always line up at this restaurant for lunch. I ordered the Chen Mapo Tofu set meal (with sticky pork dumplings, side dish of drooling chicken, soup, and rice). The Mapo Tofu was delicious, and the side dishes of sticky pork dumplings and drooling chicken were also very tasty! Next time, I will try a different lunch menu!

The restaurant is located near the Chuo Ward Office in Shinfucho. It is a small establishment, so it is not very spacious, but the food was very delicious. Lunch reservations are only available for set courses. Since it is Sichuan cuisine, the flavors are all on the stronger side. It makes you want to have a beer. The fried conger eel has a strong black vinegar flavor. The mapo tofu was very flavorful and delicious. The mango pudding dessert had a wonderful texture with plenty of fruit pulp. It was a very good restaurant.

I visited a restaurant that was known for having a chef from Textura. I made a reservation for lunch on a weekday as it tends to get crowded. Reservations are for set courses only. When I arrived at the restaurant about 10 minutes before opening, there was already a line of more than 10 people. Once the restaurant opened, they called out to the reserved guests, so I was able to enter first. The first dish was sweet shrimp marinated in Shaoxing wine. The shrimp had a moist texture from the marinade, and the aroma and sweetness of the Shaoxing wine added a nice touch. It was a bit salty, making you crave for some alcohol. The next dish was the "drooling chicken," a signature dish where you eat dumplings with a spicy sauce after the chicken. While Textura serves noodles after this, the meal ended here. The sesame-rich spicy sauce was hard to resist. Next was the stir-fried squid, which was delicious and refreshing with perilla leaves. The black vinegar sweet and sour pork was interesting, with crispy fried pork covered in batter and topped with black vinegar sauce. For the finale, I chose mapo tofu over noodles or rice. The portion was a bit small, leaving me slightly unsatisfied even after finishing the course. It would have been nice to have the option to choose the portion size for the last dish. Overall, each dish was tasty, but the overall quantity was a bit lacking, making me feel like I could still eat from the lunch menu after finishing the course. A bit disappointing.

A very important guest came, so I visited this place for dinner after a long time. I was able to make the last reservation. The dishes were all delicious as usual. I wish the portions were a bit bigger, so I added mapo tofu. I also wanted a dessert with a bit more creativity. However, overall satisfaction was high and it was delicious!

Shinfu Town Sichuan Cuisine Tokyo Chinese Ichirin "Chen Mapo Tofu Set Meal" This popular Sichuan cuisine restaurant in the East Ginza to Tsukiji area, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, has been gaining recognition since around 2017 and is now considered one of the top Chinese restaurants in Tokyo, with awards such as being listed in the top 100 Chinese restaurants in Japan and receiving consecutive BRONZE awards. Located just a minute's walk from Tsukiji Police Station, near the famous Hachigoro ramen shop. The lunch menu offers a variety of options, including the popular "Ichirin Weekly Lunch Menu," which is a favorite among those working in the area. The restaurant usually has a line of over 20 people waiting when it opens at 11:30, and today there were over 30 reservations. The lunch menu includes dishes such as drooling chicken cold noodles, stir-fried pork and mushrooms with egg rice, beef and black pepper fried rice, soupless tantan noodles, and the Chen Mapo Tofu set meal, featuring mapo tofu, steamed pork dumplings, a side dish of drooling chicken, soup, and rice. The mapo tofu was deliciously spicy and the tofu was perfectly cooked, making it a perfect match with the rice. The steamed pork dumplings and drooling chicken side dish were also exceptional. The popularity of this restaurant was evident as there were over 10 people waiting outside when we left. It was a fantastic lunch experience, thank you!

I heard that there is a popular Chinese restaurant in Shinfucho that is impossible to book a reservation for, so I decided to try it out. I lined up for lunch and ordered the No.1 popular dish, Chen Mapo Tofu set meal. I also got the famous dishes, drooling chicken and shumai as a side dish set, which was a great deal and all the dishes were excellent. Especially the drooling chicken, with nuts and coriander, had the best flavor I've ever had. The pickles on the table for all-you-can-eat were a nice touch. I revisited the restaurant by making a reservation for dinner and tried their course menu. It included crab marinated in Shaoxing wine, braised fish maw, drooling chicken, shumai, stir-fried beef, dan dan noodles, dessert, and a variety of high-quality Chinese dishes lined up. However, the seasoning of each dish was different from traditional Chinese cuisine. They added various spices from Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, the Middle East, etc., creating a new style of Chinese cuisine. The guests I invited were also delighted and we left the restaurant very satisfied.

We had a lunch course for two people with one drink each, and it cost 19,000 yen. The dishes were all delicious, and we especially enjoyed the Chinese-style dishes with a hint of Japanese influence. The regular lunch menu was quite crowded, so we recommend trying the lunch course for a better value. It makes us want to go back for lunch again!

I visited for lunch. I was happy to find pickles on the table for unlimited refills. I ordered shrimp chili, while my companion ordered mapo tofu. The meal came with a spicy drooling chicken and egg soup, and rice. The soup had a thick texture and a gentle flavor. The drooling chicken was light yet had a great taste from the generous use of sesame and cilantro. The shrimp chili had a strong seasoning with an excellent sauce. The fact that you can enjoy such top-notch flavors at this price is a great deal. We arrived around 11:30 and were seated right away, but by the time we left, there was a long line. It's no wonder it's so popular.

It's been a while since I visited. I arrived 20 minutes before opening and there were already two people in line. In the scorching August sun, I waited for the opening. I couldn't decide between mapo tofu, drool chicken cold noodles, or shrimp chili. Today, I decided on drool chicken cold noodles. I enjoyed the pickles on the table while waiting. The drool chicken was definitely delicious. The cold noodles were also tasty with the sauce, sesame, and nuts blending well. The dumplings and fried rice were also delicious. Thank you for the meal!

The drool chicken cold noodles at the famous Chinese restaurant "Tokyo Chinese Ichirin" in Shinfu-cho/Tsukiji/Higashi-Ginza were incredibly delicious! The dumplings and mini fried rice that came with it were also amazing. It's no wonder they were selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog. The pickles provided were also delicious.

Last month, I visited Ichirin Hanare and it became my favorite restaurant. I can't go to Kamakura after shopping, but I can stop by Chinese Ichirin on my day off after shopping. I made a reservation online right away. I ordered the Ichirin Omakase course online, but I still wanted to eat shark fin. The staff kindly accommodated my request even though it was not on the menu. I had previously informed them of my food allergies and dislikes. Here are the menu changes: - Watarigani marinated in Shaoxing wine for 1 person (changed to assorted appetizers due to alcohol allergy) - Drooling chicken - Mochi pork shumai - Sweet and spicy miso stir-fried Japanese beef thigh meat - Grilled shark fin - Stir-fried green beans and minced meat - Tofu sesame tantan noodles - Lychee black tea milk pudding (added) The pork shumai with green chili was delicious. It was hot and juicy. The drooling chicken sauce was not as good as the one I had at Hanare before. There was too much sesame on the pork shumai, which overpowered the flavor and texture of the meat. The sweet and spicy miso Japanese beef was perfectly seasoned, but the meat had sinew, making it difficult to chew when wrapped in crepes. The grilled shark fin was delicious without any fishy taste, but the sauce had cooled down and lost its thickness, which was a bit disappointing. The additional green chili fried rice was spicy and perfect for summer, with a nice texture of fluffy rice. The atmosphere at Ichirin Hanare was completely different from Hanare, with a more affordable and lively vibe, attracting a younger crowd. The kitchen staff, who were mostly young, impressed me with their dedication and skill in the hot kitchen. Although some service staff seemed inexperienced, the attentive and quick service from others made the dining experience enjoyable. I would like to try the mapo tofu next time and definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.