lunchtime, Chinese cuisine @ Yanagi River, Shinjuku District, Togayama.
Last time I stopped by, when I saw the menu, I decided to try the dish that caught my attention.
Due to the time of day or perhaps some random coincidence, the restaurant was fully booked, so we had to wait outside for a while before entering.
Even though it's called a "fully booked" situation, in the past, sharing a seat with others would be considered acceptable. But now, it's an era where sharing a seat with others is no longer acceptable.
Since only table seats are available, half of the guests end up having their tables occupied, resulting in a full table.
It's a bit awkward to occupy a four-person table by myself, but there's no other choice.
Soon after, there was a karaitsoban at 950 yen.
Among many noodle dishes, my favorite is the hard-boiled soba. There were times when I ate it every day, but that was in the past.
The Chinese noodles are fried in oil to give them a crispy texture, and then they are topped with plenty of filling.
I don't want the filling to be without quail eggs, and I'm disappointed when the edge of the plate doesn't have chili added.
The first bite brings a firm texture, and it's delightful to watch as the filling gradually blends with the dough, making the noodles softer.
Once the noodles have become completely soft, quickly sprinkle in some vinegar to enhance the sour taste.
Along the way, it's important to use chili, and by the end, make sure to use all of it.
I enjoyed it very much; thank you for the delicious meal.
lunchtime, Chinese cuisine at Yangzi River @ Kōshin-ku Tōyama.
The work I had scheduled for the morning got delayed, so I couldn’t go to the restaurant I wanted to visit. While strolling around, I came across a Chinese restaurant.
Since I don't have the option to choose from a variety of options, I'll just try entering one at a time.
The restaurant has three sets of four-person tables and one set of two-person tables.
I was surprised to think that a restaurant with such a number of seats could survive in the bustling city of Tokyo. It turns out that there are 30 seats on the second floor.
The restaurant had 5 customers inside. It wasn’t very spacious, but people sat at four-person tables that were separated from each other.
Soon, cold drinks, showers, and chopsticks will be served.
Since it was my first visit, I really wanted to take my time and look at the menu carefully. But I couldn't resist the urge to go ahead immediately.
I think they can handle most dishes, except for those that require a lot of cooking skills. For lunch, the menu is limited to certain options.
Meal options include: Sour and Spicy Soup Noodles for 1,000 yen, Delicious Soba for 950 yen, Sichuan Sticky Noodles for 1,000 yen, Tanmen Noodles for 950 yen, Five-Course Soba for 950 yen.
ラーメン750円、ワンタン麺850円、カタ焼きそば950円。
There are also A sets consisting of half a charahan and 3 dumplings, as well as B sets containing rice dishes and 3 dumplings.
First, at the top of the menu: Sour-Spicy Soup Noodles for 1,000 yen.
I really like the spicy hot soup noodles. But I can't even have them once a month, so if I can get to eat them, I will definitely try them.
Depending on the restaurant, various variations are prepared. This restaurant's dish is a soup made by simmering agar-agar, mizuna, onions, and eggs together.
It is quickly coated with chili oil, offering a moderate spiciness, sufficient umami, and a slight sourness.
The medium-thick noodles, despite the unclear origin of the noodle maker, pair well with the soup and are extremely delicious.
Just like always, it's very hot. So I ate while enjoying the heat, and in the middle of eating, I drank a little cold drink.
During my absence, the staff member served me a "cold drink", please.
I ate quickly, and it was a treat by the host.
