A beloved neighborhood Chinese restaurant just a 1-minute walk from Nakai Station, housed in the ground floor of the Hirano Building. The casual, welcoming interior embodies the spirit of a classic Japanese-style Chinese diner (町中華) — unpretentious and relaxed. Known for satisfying portions and reliable flavors across a broad menu of Chinese staples, from pan-fried gyoza to fried rice and stir-fries. A go-to spot for quick, filling meals at reasonable prices.

Address

1 Chome-17 Nakaochiai, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 161-0032, Japan

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Contacts

Phone

+81359887087

Features

Walk-in onlyCash onlyCasual neighborhood Chinese dinerCounter and table seating

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Chef's Recommendations

Noodles

Rice Dishes

Meat Dishes

Vegetable Dishes

Soups

Desserts

Chef's Recommendations

Sizzling Beef Hot Plate

Tender slices of beef stir-fried with vegetables and served sizzling on a cast-iron hot plate. A signature recommended dish with a rich savory sauce.

¥1180

Saliva Chicken

Poached chicken topped with a bold Sichuan-style spicy sesame and chili sauce. A classic cold appetizer dish known for its intensely aromatic and mildly numbing flavor.

¥780

Stir-Fried Water Spinach

Vibrant green water spinach (morning glory) quickly wok-tossed with garlic at high heat. Glossy, tender-crisp, and full of fresh vegetal flavor.

¥1180

Noodles

Assorted Topping Noodle Soup

A warming noodle soup topped with an assortment of vegetables, meat, and seafood. A hearty all-in-one bowl classic in Japanese-style Chinese dining.

¥820

Mapo Tofu Noodle Soup

Ramen noodles in broth topped with spicy mapo tofu sauce. A satisfying combination of silky tofu and ground pork in a numbing, spicy sauce poured over noodles.

¥800

Shark Fin Noodle Soup

Noodle soup featuring shark fin in a rich, thickened broth. A luxurious option on the menu with a delicate, gelatinous texture.

¥950

Half-Portion Ramen

A smaller serving of classic soy sauce ramen. A great side option or lighter meal, popular as an accompaniment to rice dishes.

¥480

Miso Ramen

Ramen noodles in a rich miso-based broth. Full-bodied and warming with a deeply savory, slightly sweet flavor profile.

¥800

Sichuan Spicy Ramen

Noodle soup with thinly sliced pork and vegetables in a spicy Sichuan-style broth. Bold, aromatic, and with a pleasant numbing heat.

¥950

Seafood Tanmen Noodle Soup

Ramen noodles in a light, clear broth loaded with fresh seafood and vegetables. A clean, delicately flavored soup highlighting the sweetness of the sea.

¥920

Tianjin Noodles

Noodles topped with a soft omelette made with crab or egg in a thick sweet-and-sour sauce poured over the top. A classic Tianjin-style dish popularized in Japan.

¥880

Shanghai-Style Fried Noodles

Stir-fried noodles Shanghai-style with vegetables and a savory soy-based sauce. Soft, slightly charred noodles with a satisfying umami depth.

¥720

Assorted Stir-Fried Noodles

Crispy or soft fried noodles topped with an assortment of meat, seafood, and vegetables. A crowd-pleasing classic with a thick savory sauce.

¥920

Seafood Fried Noodles

Stir-fried noodles with a generous mix of fresh seafood and vegetables. Light yet flavorful, with a delicate seafood sweetness throughout.

¥980

Seafood Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli

Thin rice noodles wok-tossed with seafood and vegetables. Light and delicate with a subtle smokiness from the high-heat wok cooking.

¥920

Rice Dishes

Fried Rice with Barbecued Pork

Classic wok-fried rice with char siu barbecued pork. Light, fluffy, and fragrant with a well-seasoned soy-based flavor.

¥720

Mixed Fried Rice

Wok-fried rice with an assortment of meat, vegetables, and egg. A well-balanced, full-flavored fried rice popular as a main or accompaniment.

¥820

Kimchi Fried Rice

Wok-fried rice with kimchi for a tangy, spicy kick. The fermented cabbage adds depth and heat to a satisfying fusion-style fried rice.

¥820

Black Oyster Sauce Fried Rice

Fried rice cooked with oyster sauce giving it a dark, glossy color and rich umami flavor. A distinctive and flavorful variation on the classic.

¥880

XO Sauce Seafood Fried Rice

Premium fried rice with fresh seafood and XO sauce, a luxury condiment made from dried seafood and chili. Bold, aromatic, and richly savory.

¥1080

Seafood and Lettuce Fried Rice

Wok-fried rice with fresh seafood and crisp lettuce. The lettuce adds a fresh crunch that balances the savory seafood flavors.

¥950

Shark Fin Sauce Fried Rice

Fried rice topped with a thick, glossy shark fin sauce. A premium option that adds a luxurious gelatinous texture to the classic dish.

¥920

Crab and Lettuce Fried Rice

Fried rice with crab meat and fresh lettuce. Delicate crab sweetness pairs beautifully with the light crunch of lettuce.

¥900

Shrimp Fried Rice

Wok-fried rice with plump shrimp and lettuce. A classic and satisfying combination with the natural sweetness of fresh shrimp.

¥900

Tianjin Rice Bowl

Steamed rice topped with a soft, fluffy egg and crab omelette in sweet-and-sour sauce. A beloved Japanese-Chinese comfort dish.

¥800

Mapo Tofu Rice Bowl

Steamed rice topped with spicy mapo tofu — silky tofu in a ground pork and doubanjiang chili sauce. Rich, bold, and deeply satisfying.

¥750

Braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl

Steamed rice topped with slowly braised pork belly (Dongpo pork) in a rich soy and sugar glaze. Meltingly tender and deeply savory-sweet.

¥1000

Chinese Mixed Topping Rice Bowl

Steamed rice topped with a thick stir-fried mixture of assorted vegetables, meat, and seafood in a light sauce. A quintessential Japanese-Chinese comfort bowl.

¥800

Meat Dishes

Sauteed Pork Liver with Chinese Chives

Tender pork liver stir-fried with Chinese chives (nira) in a savory garlic sauce. A classic Chinese home-style dish with robust, earthy flavors.

¥680

Sweet and Sour Pork

Deep-fried pork pieces coated in a vibrant sweet-and-sour sauce with vegetables. A beloved Chinese classic with a perfect balance of tang and sweetness.

¥780

Stir-Fried Pork, Egg, and Wood Ear Mushroom

A classic home-style stir-fry combining sliced pork, scrambled egg, and chewy wood ear mushroom. Light seasoning lets the natural flavors shine.

¥750

Twice-Cooked Pork

Sliced pork belly that is first boiled then stir-fried with cabbage and green pepper in a spicy sweet bean sauce. A Sichuan classic with deep, complex flavors.

¥750

Stir-Fried Beef in Oyster Sauce

Tender slices of beef wok-tossed in a rich oyster sauce glaze. Savory, glossy, and full of umami with a silky texture.

¥920

Stir-Fried Beef in XO Sauce

Tender beef stir-fried with premium XO sauce made from dried seafood and chili. Bold, intensely flavorful with a slight heat.

¥920

Stir-Fried Pork and Chinese Yam

Sliced pork stir-fried with crispy Chinese yam (nagaimo). A refreshing dish with a light crunch and clean, savory taste.

¥850

Chicken and Cashew Nut Stir-Fry

Diced chicken stir-fried with crunchy cashew nuts in a mild savory sauce. A popular Chinese staple known for its satisfying texture contrast.

¥780

Fried Chicken

Crispy Japanese-Chinese style fried chicken pieces, golden and juicy inside. A simple but irresistible crowd-pleaser.

¥680

Green Pepper and Beef Stir-Fry

Julienned beef and green bell pepper stir-fried in a savory oyster and soy sauce. A Chinese classic known for its vibrant color and bold savory taste.

¥800

Vegetable Dishes

Mapo Tofu

Silky tofu in a spicy, numbing Sichuan-style sauce with ground pork and doubanjiang chili bean paste. A classic dish with bold heat and rich umami.

¥720

Mapo Eggplant

Tender eggplant cooked in a spicy mapo-style sauce with ground pork. Rich, soft, and deeply flavored with the characteristic numbing spice.

¥800

Eggplant in Sweet Bean Sauce

Eggplant stir-fried in a Chinese sweet bean (tianmian) sauce. Soft and glossy with a mild, sweet-savory depth.

¥800

Sichuan-Style Spicy Eggplant

Eggplant stir-fried Yu-Xiang style with a spicy, tangy garlic sauce. Bold Sichuan flavors with a slight sweetness balanced by heat.

¥800

Stir-Fried Glass Noodles and Green Beans

Glass noodles and green bean noodles stir-fried together in a savory sauce. Light yet satisfying with a pleasant springy texture.

¥780

Mapo Glass Noodles

Mapo green bean glass noodles cooked in a spicy, flavorful mapo-style sauce. A lighter variation with the same bold spicy character.

¥700

Home-Style Spicy Fried Tofu

Deep-fried tofu stir-fried in a spicy, savory home-style sauce. Crispy outside, soft inside, with a bold chili and garlic kick.

¥780

Stir-Fried Tomato and Egg

A beloved Chinese home-style dish of scrambled eggs and tomatoes in a lightly seasoned sauce. Simple, comforting, and naturally sweet.

¥750

Scrambled Eggs with Chinese Chives

Fluffy scrambled eggs stir-fried with fragrant Chinese chives. A simple and aromatic home-style dish.

¥720

Sauteed Pea Shoots

Fresh pea shoots wok-tossed with garlic at high heat. Crisp, green, and lightly seasoned — one of the freshest vegetable dishes on the menu.

¥750

Sauteed Green Cabbage

Green cabbage quickly stir-fried in a light garlic sauce. A simple, clean-tasting vegetable side dish.

¥720

Sauteed Mixed Vegetables with Sliced Pork

An assortment of fresh vegetables stir-fried with thin slices of pork. A well-balanced, nutritious, and lightly seasoned stir-fry.

¥720

Eight Treasure Stir-Fry

A classic Chinese stir-fry with assorted seafood and vegetables in a light sauce. Colorful, rich in ingredients, and full of complementary textures.

¥800

Soups

Shark Fin Soup

A premium Chinese soup featuring shark fin in a rich, thickened broth. Delicately flavored with a silky, gelatinous texture.

¥680

Tomato and Egg Soup

A light and refreshing Chinese soup made with ripe tomatoes and beaten egg. Naturally sweet, tangy, and comforting.

¥580

Wonton Soup

Delicate pork wontons in a clear, savory broth. A classic, gentle soup popular as a starter or accompaniment.

¥580

Hot and Sour Soup

A Chinese classic featuring a tangy, spicy broth with tofu, egg, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Bold and warming with a perfect balance of heat and sour.

¥680

Vegetable Soup

A light, clear broth soup with an assortment of fresh vegetables. Clean and nourishing, a good starter or lighter option.

¥580

Desserts

Vanilla Ice Cream

Classic vanilla ice cream served as a simple, refreshing finish to the meal.

¥280

Matcha Ice Cream

Japanese green tea ice cream with a pleasant bittersweet matcha flavor. A popular Asian dessert option.

¥280

Almond Tofu

A traditional Chinese dessert made from almond milk set into a silky, lightly sweetened jelly. Mild and refreshing, a classic end to a Chinese meal.

¥280

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