I had been curious about this shop for a while. They have a wide variety of menu items and seem to have been around for a long time, but the place was empty. I thought it was a cheap Chinese restaurant, but considering current prices, it might be a bit expensive. The taste wasn't particularly delicious either...

I have been in Higashi-Nakano for over 10 years, but I have never entered this prominent restaurant near the station. I went in on a weekday around 11:30. I was the only customer. I ordered the Stamina Don in a large portion. It was a bit pricey, but the portion was not satisfying. The meat was decently seasoned, but the leeks were not great. The soup had a lot of liquid and two raw eggs on top, making it a bit slimy. The side soup had a simple salty taste with a hint of celery or some herb, which was delicious. I left after 12, and I was the only customer in the restaurant the whole time.

Tuesday, 18°C, cloudy. 3 people waiting outside when the store opened at 11:30. I ordered the Five Ingredient Ankake Donburi for ¥1,050. 4 minutes later, the Ankake Donburi arrived with Chinese soup, pickled Chinese cabbage, and cucumber. The dish contained squid, shrimp, Chinese cabbage, quail eggs, bamboo shoots, and pork in a soy-sweet starch sauce. The taste was good, but the value for money was not the best. The end.

I had some business in Higashi-Nakano and a person who used to live around there recommended this place saying it's delicious, so as a recent fan of local Chinese restaurants, I didn't hesitate to go there (laughs). They said the Ankake is delicious, but I went for the Pork Miso Stir-Fry set meal (laughs). The rice was soft and tasty too ^_^ It was delicious ^_^

I visited this place for the first time. It was lunchtime and the restaurant was not crowded, which made me a bit nervous, but the food was delicious. The restaurant itself is old but very clean, and it is conveniently close to the station. If I am in the area again, I would like to visit this place.

Despite being right next to Higashi-Nakano Station, a town Chinese restaurant that never seems to have any rumors from the locals in Higashi-Nakano caught my attention. After a year and a half in Higashi-Nakano, I couldn't shake off my curiosity, even though I knew I would probably only visit this restaurant once. Every time I passed by the front of the restaurant, it just didn't sit right with me. So, I decided to try it for lunch while working from home. At the entrance, there was a sign that said "Chinese people are prohibited for prevention of the China virus," a statement that would likely lead to a lawsuit in America. The bicycles parked outside had stickers of the Japanese flag and the rising sun flag, a double punch of nationalism. Inside the restaurant, there was a declaration that they don't use ingredients from China or Korea. It was clear that this place leaned heavily to the right. I expected the owner to have a tough and intimidating appearance, but they were actually quite normal. The restaurant wasn't full, but there were a few customers. I ordered the mapo eggplant set meal. Other than the rice smelling a bit off due to aging, the meal was average. Before considering the political views, the main reason I wouldn't come back here is because there are plenty of great Chinese restaurants in Higashi-Nakano like Oomori-en, Jyuban, Shun no Ka, and Jasmine. Lastly, I wanted to ask about the contradiction of banning Chinese people but serving Chinese food, but the TV inside the restaurant was playing videos of martial arts and horseback archery, so I quietly left. In the warm sunshine, I went to a long-standing Western confectionery shop called "Dokan" along the railway tracks and had a combination of cherry blossom salt and pumpkin gelato. It was my first time trying it, and the nostalgic taste instantly warmed my heart, washing away the toxicity of the right-wing Chinese restaurant. Higashi-Nakano is an interesting place.

This is a town Chinese restaurant located in front of Higashi-Nakano Station. I came to Higashi-Nakano for another shop, but I didn't check properly, so that shop was closed. So, I decided to go back towards the station and visit "Nishi Taigo" which I had been curious about for a while. It is located at the west exit of Higashi-Nakano Station. When you come out to Yamanote Street, turn left immediately and you will find it. Many reviewers have visited this restaurant and it is popular. Lunch is also popular, but the specialty seems to be the Ankake Yakisoba. I love Ankake Yakisoba, so I couldn't miss it. I entered the restaurant around 7:00 PM. The restaurant has a small town Chinese feel, which is different from what I imagined from the name "Nishi Taigo". The owner is running the restaurant alone. There was one group of ladies as the previous customers. The menu includes ramen (soy sauce, salt, miso flavors), yakisoba dishes, soup dishes, fried rice dishes, rice dishes, and side dishes. The menu with photos is posted on the wall. There are seasonal items like chilled cucumbers, vegetables, and cold Chinese noodles, as well as unique items like Shiitake mushroom noodles and Sura noodles. For yakisoba, there are vegetable and five-ingredient yakisoba, firm yakisoba, meat and bell pepper yakisoba, and shrimp and vegetable Ankake yakisoba, which is the most expensive at 1,230 yen each (including tax). I ordered the five-ingredient firm yakisoba priced at 950 yen (including tax). The dish arrived after an 11-minute wait. The ingredients include a lot of Chinese cabbage. Also, there are komatsuna, carrots, bamboo shoots, red bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, quail eggs, squid, and ham. There is one shrimp and one quail egg. The squid is cut into large pieces. The sauce is soy sauce-colored. The noodles are thinner than expected, like deep-fried medium-thin noodles. The overall portion is normal to slightly less. The taste was strong, contrary to some opinions that it was light or normal. I had high expectations for the yakisoba, which is the specialty, but it turned out to be just an ordinary firm yakisoba. The taste was normal, but the restaurant has many points to nitpick about. - The name "Nishi Taigo" modeled after an empress that I've never heard of before. - Hawaiian music playing in a town Chinese restaurant for some reason, which is oddly relaxing. - An Arabian-like castle decoration for some reason. - A sign at the entrance saying "We do not use Chinese or Korean processed vegetable ingredients." - And even more extreme, a sign at the entrance saying "Do not enter if you are ●●●!"

※※Visit on July 2, 2021※※ - Fried Rice 820 yen - Gyoza A (5 pieces) 590 yen Located near JR and Toei Oedo Line Higashi-Nakano Station. If taking JR, use the West Exit, and for the Oedo Line, use Exit A1. Visited "Chinese Restaurant Saitaiko" located next to the "Nakano Ward Designated Bicycle Parking Lot." It felt a bit strange that the restaurant was named after the historical figure "Empress Dowager Cixi." The owner, who is Japanese, runs the restaurant alone and was quite friendly. The seating consists of only table seats, with around 16 seats in total. I noticed some suspicious DVDs playing in the background. It seems that comedians also visit this place, as autographed boards were displayed. This time, I ordered the "Fried Rice" and "Gyoza A." The "Fried Rice" was a classic dish with diced char siu, fish cake, green onions, and egg, cooked in the traditional Japanese style, with a nice fluffy texture. The "Gyoza A" contained pork, chives, cabbage, and garlic, with a hint of spiciness that might be from ginger. The dumplings were wrapped in a soft and chewy skin, and the default serving size was quite generous. Both dishes were delicious, so I believe that other items on the menu are likely to be good as well.

I often go to a Chinese restaurant in Higashi-Nakano due to work. It gets really crowded at 12 o'clock during lunchtime, but after 1 o'clock, the place becomes almost empty, which I love. Both the set meals and ramen are pretty delicious, so I enjoy trying out different dishes. The stamina bowl is recommended, especially when you get the large size for a good amount of food. Today, I also tried the miso butter ramen. It's an old-style neighborhood Chinese restaurant with a comforting taste, even though it doesn't have anything particularly special.

I had been curious about the restaurant named "Nitaigo" for a while, thinking that an amazing female owner was in charge, but in the evening, it was just an elderly male owner running the place. It's a very normal Chinese restaurant in the middle of the city. The tables are lined with autographs from comedians, typical of the East Nakano area. There were no customers when I arrived around 6 pm on a weekday (later two groups arrived). I planned to go bar hopping, so I ordered a bottle of beer and stir-fried leeks and liver. Since it was a one-man operation, I had to wait a bit. The stir-fried leeks and liver were of the orthodox type, with leeks, liver, and bean sprouts cooked in a soy sauce-based sauce with a hint of aromatic spices. The seasoning was not too strong, making it friendly for older men like me (laughs). The portion was also elegant, maybe not enough for younger people. Even Yama-chan, who used to live in East Nakano, has visited the restaurant (I wonder if he still lives there?). The name seems to be a parody of the Knights' autograph! (*´∀`)♪ It's a historic city Chinese restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

I visited a Chinese restaurant located right next to Higashi-Nakano Station for lunch on a Saturday. There was only one other group of customers there at the same time. The menu photos on the glass caught my eye, and I decided to order the Zhajiangmian. The owner seemed to be running the place alone, taking orders and then heading to the kitchen to cook. After a while, the Zhajiangmian arrived. It had a thick, flavorful sauce with plenty of minced meat. It had a miso-like taste with a nice balance of Chinese flavors. The thick sauce coated the noodles well, and the added bitter melon provided a good contrast. It was not the typical dish I expected, but the Zhajiangmian was delicious with its unique flavors.

【42nd visit in 2019】(First visit) In the pouring rain... on my way to the destination, I stopped by! My stomach happened to be empty and it was a good shelter from the rain (＞人＜;) I didn't know it was right by Higashi-Nakano Station... The exterior looked like a typical Chinese restaurant. Let's order some noodles (￣^￣)ゞ Inside the restaurant, it was small with only table seating for 4 people each. There were 2 groups of 2 people on each end and 1 person on the right side of the entrance... The only available table was in the middle for 4 people... I sat at the middle table and looked at the menu! There was one person who seemed to be the owner in the kitchen... Cooking alone, it was understandable that he didn't notice my arrival... When the food was ready and served to the table next to me, he finally noticed me and brought me a glass of water! Then, I ordered the half fried rice noodle soup that was listed on the menu. I took some photos inside the restaurant, ordered, and after about 7-8 minutes, the food arrived! The fried rice noodles arrived first and the noodle soup arrived about 3 minutes later! First, the fried rice noodles! It had a very mild salt flavor and the rice was fluffy, but I wished it had a bit more artificial seasoning... Next, the soup from the noodle soup! Oh! It was gentle, light on oil, and easy to drink up! The soup base was also mild, making it suitable for the elderly or children. The dumplings had a very simple taste without much punch, but they might be good with beer (=´∀｀) If you're looking for excitement or a junk food experience, you won't find it here... But if you're looking for a gentle taste, it might be good, especially when you're feeling hungover. It was a restaurant with a gentle taste that I happened to find and visit. Thank you for the meal.

The background music is a DVD of erhu and shamisen. In front of the kitchen, there are several colored paper displays. I ordered "ramen". It was served in about 3 minutes. The noodles are thin and straight. The naruto and chashu are thin. The soup has a typical Showa era Chinese soy sauce flavor.

Located on the south side of Higashi-Nakano Station, Nisetaigou is a Chinese restaurant that may be a bit hard to spot from Yamanote Street due to ongoing construction. I visited with two colleagues. The front of the restaurant has a traditional feel, which may make it a bit intimidating to walk in. Upon opening the sliding door, we entered a dining area with about five tables, half of which were already occupied by what seemed to be regular customers. For lunch, they offer a choice between daily changing set meals and noodle dishes. I had been craving for some hot and sour soup noodles, so I chose that. My colleagues went for Mapo Tofu and Zhajiangmian respectively. Instead of wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms were used, and there were no tofu or egg. There was also what I think was celery. The firm and chewy noodles were covered in a thickened sauce, resembling a five-flavor soba. The sweet taste of the celery mixed in, creating a similar vibe to cilantro. It was quite interesting. The piping hot noodles would be perfect for the upcoming colder season.

They do not use ingredients from Korea or China. The taste was average. Also, currently Chinese and Korean customers are not allowed to dine in. That's unfortunate.