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Jindaiko

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded in 1977, a 50-year-old neighborhood Chinese restaurant.
1977年創業・約50年の老舗町中華。
1,274 saves and 86 reviews on Tabelog.
食べログ保存1,274人・口コミ86件。
Featured on the TV show 'Machichuka de Noro Ze' (first Saitama appearance) and used as a drama filming location.
TV「町中華で飲ろうぜ」(埼玉県初登場)・ドラマロケ地として話題。
Fills to capacity immediately after opening.
開店直後に満席になる地元の超人気店。
Numerous posts from regulars and repeat visitors.
常連・リピーター投稿多数。
Popular enough to operate a frozen gyoza vending machine.
テイクアウト自販機を設置するほどの人気ぶり。
No signs of fake reviews.
サクラ兆候なし。
A genuinely local restaurant, not targeting inbound tourists.
インバウンド観光店でもない正真正銘の地元密着店。
Popular Dishes
Shiso gyoza (shiso herb dumplings)
しそ餃子
fried rice
チャーハン
meat and vegetable stir-fry set
肉野菜炒め定食
ramen
ラーメン
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A beloved neighborhood Chinese restaurant founded in 1977 (Showa 52). Located along Route 4 Bypass with a retro exterior that has served locals for nearly half a century. Featured on the TV show 'Let's Drink at Town Chinese Restaurants' as the first Saitama visit. Also used as a drama filming location. The signature dish is shiso gyoza with thick, chewy wrappers packed with filling.

Regulars frequently post comments like 'The taste of my youth' and 'Back after a long time at my favorite town Chinese.' Known to fill up immediately after opening. Shiso gyoza praised as 'shockingly delicious' — large, fluffy, and juicy. A frozen gyoza vending machine is also available for takeout.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-24:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-24:00
Regular HolidayWednesday
Phone048-941-6967Call
Access
About 20 min walk from Soka Station; bus recommended. Cash only (QR code payment available). Japanese menu only. Counter and tatami-mat seating available.
1-32-1 Hanaguri, Soka-shi, Saitama
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Jindaiko

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Shiso gyoza (shiso herb dumplings)
しそ餃子
fried rice
チャーハン
meat and vegetable stir-fry set
肉野菜炒め定食
ramen
ラーメン
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-24:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-24:00
Regular HolidayWednesday
Access
About 20 min walk from Soka Station; bus recommended. Cash only (QR code payment available). Japanese menu only. Counter and tatami-mat seating available.
1-32-1 Hanaguri, Soka-shi, Saitama
Phone048-941-6967
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded in 1977, a 50-year-old neighborhood Chinese restaurant.
1977年創業・約50年の老舗町中華。
1,274 saves and 86 reviews on Tabelog.
食べログ保存1,274人・口コミ86件。
Featured on the TV show 'Machichuka de Noro Ze' (first Saitama appearance) and used as a drama filming location.
TV「町中華で飲ろうぜ」(埼玉県初登場)・ドラマロケ地として話題。
Fills to capacity immediately after opening.
開店直後に満席になる地元の超人気店。
Numerous posts from regulars and repeat visitors.
常連・リピーター投稿多数。
Popular enough to operate a frozen gyoza vending machine.
テイクアウト自販機を設置するほどの人気ぶり。
No signs of fake reviews.
サクラ兆候なし。
A genuinely local restaurant, not targeting inbound tourists.
インバウンド観光店でもない正真正銘の地元密着店。
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A beloved neighborhood Chinese restaurant founded in 1977 (Showa 52). Located along Route 4 Bypass with a retro exterior that has served locals for nearly half a century. Featured on the TV show 'Let's Drink at Town Chinese Restaurants' as the first Saitama visit. Also used as a drama filming location. The signature dish is shiso gyoza with thick, chewy wrappers packed with filling.

Regulars frequently post comments like 'The taste of my youth' and 'Back after a long time at my favorite town Chinese.' Known to fill up immediately after opening. Shiso gyoza praised as 'shockingly delicious' — large, fluffy, and juicy. A frozen gyoza vending machine is also available for takeout.

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