Chinese Cuisine China 15
A neighborhood Chinese restaurant along National Route 254, frequented by locals. The chef trained at a restaurant in Ginza before going independent. The ¥700-850 lunch sets come with so many small dishes that diners can barely finish them—praised on local blogs as 'a course-meal-level lunch for ¥850' and 'unbelievable value in Kawagoe.' Always a queue at lunch. Cash only, no website, no reservations—this no-frills approach ironically reinforces its authenticity.
Yahoo Maps 4.09 (28 reviews). Tabelog 3.44, 79 reviews. Retty 93% recommended. Frequently praised: 'large fried rice ¥750 has the volume of 2 servings at Ohsho,' 'come every week,' 'a hidden gem in Kawagoe.' Negative reviews contain realistic complaints like 'can't get in when crowded' and 'cash only'—no fake review characteristics. Main customers are locals with no tourist-targeted advertising.