「Chinese Food（中華料理）」 一覧

Last year I read an article in the Japan Times about the Solaniwa Onsen in Osaka.  I thought, Wow! This is where I want to go during the New Year Holiday! And I did! The Solaniwa Onsen is a five minute walk from the JR Bentencho Station along the Osaka Loop Line. The onsen is a very large facility consisting of five floors, and an open air garden where you ...

I was walking around Nishinomiya Gardens looking for a place to eat when I noticed Papaya Leaf Restaurant. I looked over some of the menu items on display outside the restaurant, and decided this was the restaurant I wanted to enjoy Southeast Asian food. Papaya Leaf offers a variety of Thai, Vietnamese, and Singaporean food. The menu is extensive, and the food was not as spicy as I expected. I ...

The Bairan Chinese Restaurant is located on the B2 Floor near the Hankyu Train Station. Bairan serves a wide variety of authentic Chinese food including a weekly lunch menu. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm. Their are several different types of seating arrangements from dugout seats, sofa type seats, and round table for large parties. Bairan's specialty is the original Mei Ran Yakisoba (fried noodles) which comes in three ...

Ching Ming Restaurant is located on the 14th Floor of the Daimaru store in Osaka. This restaurant has been in business for more than 50 years. The food items on the menu are mostly a la carte, and come in a variety of sets. Their specialty is shark fin dishes, and dim sum. The table settings were very nicely done. The restaurant is very clean and the service was excellent. ...

551 Horai got started in 1945 in Osaka. 551 Horai can be found just about anywhere in the Kansai area: Train stations, malls, and shopping areas. Their trademark product is none other than their Butaman (Pork Buns) which are handmade in their individual shops. Karashi or Japanese mustard comes with Butaman automatically. However, be forewarned that the karashi is very hot and will leave you with watery eyes and a ...

One evening as I was walking in Kobe`s China town- better known as Nankinmachi, I happened to come across a long line of people standing in front of a restaurant. So, I decided to join the que. The restaurant`s name was Minsei Canton Restaurant. It is one of the oldest restaurants in the area. After waiting for 20 minutes, I was led into the restaurant by one of the staff. ...

Chinese food｜Nankinmachi: Kobe Chinatown（南京町：神戸チャイナタウン） Established in 1868, Nankinmachi is rich in history and culture, as well as a Chinese food lovers paradise. It is located about 3 minutes walking distance south of the JR Motomachi station. Nankinmachi is a popular tourist destination for foreigners as well as for the locals living in the Kansai region. Kobe's Chinatown features more than 100 hundred restaurants and food stands which offer mouthwatering Chinese ...

When I first started living in Japan, I was very surprised to find department stores selling food. Sogo Department Store is one of them. This department store chain has several branches in Japan. The Kobe store is located just south of the JR Sannomiya Station on the B1 Floor. The basement level has a food mall and restaurants. It has an extensive array and selection of food stands selling everything ...

Shi Sen is a Chinese Restaurant which serves Sichuan cuisine. This style of food originates from Sichuan Province in China, and is characterized by the bold hot and spicy flavors added to the food by the chefs. The most common spices used are fennel, chili pepper, aniseed, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper. They are commonly known as "The Five Fragrances." The food at Shi Sen lived up to its reputation. I ...

Seiho Restaurant is an old fashioned style Chinese restaurant which has been in Okamoto for more than decade two decades. There are plenty of tables and seating for large groups. The service is friendly, and the staff are very kind. I went to Seiho during the lunch hour and ordered one of the lunch menu sets. The set menu I chose came with fried chicken, rice, soup, and vegetables. Everything ...

Chanja: Tedutsumi-gyoza-bar-chanja（Chinese Dumplings Restaurant） One evening in Okamoto I saw a new restaurant called, Chanja. I decided to stop by and have a look. I peered into the restaurant to see what kind of food was being made. A few moments later, a man came out of the restaurant and handed me a flyer with the name of the restaurant and the menu on it. I thanked him, and left. ...

On the way to Tokyu Hands in Sannomiya, I noticed a small shop which served dumplings or better known as shoronpo. Taiwan Tanpao is a very small shop with limited seating, and a very short menu. This restaurant chain is also located in Osaka. The dumplings are served hot and are very delicious. The price for a set of 5-6 dumplings is around 380 yen. I recommend a nice cold ...

 Gyoza no Ohsho Restaurant ( Chinese Restaurant) The first time I stepped into an Ohsho Restaurant was in Mikage Nakamachi, about 20 years ago. It brought back memories of another restaurant I frequented in the China Basin area of San Francisco, Ca called the Tic Toc. Both restaurants  basically looked like grease pits, but served excellent food. When I walked intoOhshos for the first time I swear I could have ...