Ro-kanto
A long-established local Chinese restaurant 7 minutes walk from Niigata University Mae Station. Privately run by a couple in a single store. All dishes including mapo tofu rice, fried rice, and gyoza are under 1000 yen, loved by local students and residents for its great value. Google review 4.3 / 159 reviews (2023). Many fans who have been coming for years.
Google review 4.3 (159 reviews). 1st in Netlab Research Niigata Prefecture Chinese food ranking (2023). Many voices saying 'full portions and delicious' and 'cheap.' A long-established restaurant with many long-time regulars.