Shigeru Tenobemen
A tantanmen and mapo noodle specialty shop a 7-minute walk from Sakai Station's south exit, run by a Chinese couple since 2017. The only location. Known as the 'treasure of Sakai Ward,' this authentic Sichuan-style tantanmen uses rich white sesame soup with handmade noodles. Always queued during lunch. The evening 'handmade tantanmen' (limited to 10 per day) has dough kneaded fresh to order. Google rating 4.5/548 reviews. Many customers say 'I can't eat mapo noodles anywhere else.'
Many regulars say 'I can't eat mapo noodles anywhere else' and 'the tantanmen soup is exceptional, the fragrance of sesame is amazing.' 'The authentic taste of China itself.' The evening handmade tantanmen is so popular that numbered tickets are issued.