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Koei-ken

Rating79SCORE
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。
Town Chinese restaurant with 47+ years since 1977.
Tabelog 3.49 with 731 reviews is high engagement for the price range (~¥999).
Yahoo Map 3.94 (91 reviews) and TripAdvisor 3.9 (35 reviews) confirmed on multiple platforms.
Clear local embeddedness: 200 customers daily, multi-generational regulars.
Mega fried rice (5 cups, ¥1,200) qualifies as 'outrageous value.' Multiple independent media coverage.
March 2025 visit confirmed (active).
Many 'pilgrimage visit' posts on X.
Low sakura suspicion.
Popular Dishes
Fried rice (regular/large/mega)
チャーハン(通常/大盛/特盛)
karaage chicken
唐揚げ
omurice
オムライス
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1977, this legendary town Chinese restaurant near Arakawa Ward Office has stood for over 47 years. The mega-size fried rice (5 cups of rice, ¥1,200) is hailed as the king of mega-portions in Arakawa. Its light oil, mild seasoning, and surprisingly smooth texture are signs of true craftsmanship. 200 customers a day, with 2nd and 3rd-generation regulars — a genuine local institution. The karaage is also exceptional, drawing visitors from across Japan via Google Maps.

Tabelog 3.49 (731 reviews), Yahoo Map 3.94 (91 reviews), TripAdvisor 3.9/5 (35 reviews). 'Insanely generous portions.' 'The owner's cheerful "thank you" makes you happy.' 'Mysteriously smooth fried rice for being so light on oil.' 'Multi-generational regulars keep coming.' Featured in local media including Arakawa News and Shokuraku Web. One of the rare surviving Showa-era town Chinese restaurants.

Business Hours
Tue – Fri11:00-15:00,17:00-20:30
Sat・Sun11:00-19:30
Regular HolidayMonday
Phone03-3806-4924Call
Access
5-minute walk from Arakawa-Kuyakushomae Station (Toden Arakawa Line). Cash only. Known for mega-portions — light eaters beware. Even the regular size is quite filling.
2-4-3 Arakawa, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Chinese¥

Koei-ken

Rating79SCORE
Popular Dishes
Fried rice (regular/large/mega)
チャーハン(通常/大盛/特盛)
karaage chicken
唐揚げ
omurice
オムライス
Business Hours
Tue – Fri11:00-15:00,17:00-20:30
Sat・Sun11:00-19:30
Regular HolidayMonday
Access
5-minute walk from Arakawa-Kuyakushomae Station (Toden Arakawa Line). Cash only. Known for mega-portions — light eaters beware. Even the regular size is quite filling.
2-4-3 Arakawa, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
Phone03-3806-4924
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。
Town Chinese restaurant with 47+ years since 1977.
Tabelog 3.49 with 731 reviews is high engagement for the price range (~¥999).
Yahoo Map 3.94 (91 reviews) and TripAdvisor 3.9 (35 reviews) confirmed on multiple platforms.
Clear local embeddedness: 200 customers daily, multi-generational regulars.
Mega fried rice (5 cups, ¥1,200) qualifies as 'outrageous value.' Multiple independent media coverage.
March 2025 visit confirmed (active).
Many 'pilgrimage visit' posts on X.
Low sakura suspicion.
79SCORE
What a score of 79 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1977, this legendary town Chinese restaurant near Arakawa Ward Office has stood for over 47 years. The mega-size fried rice (5 cups of rice, ¥1,200) is hailed as the king of mega-portions in Arakawa. Its light oil, mild seasoning, and surprisingly smooth texture are signs of true craftsmanship. 200 customers a day, with 2nd and 3rd-generation regulars — a genuine local institution. The karaage is also exceptional, drawing visitors from across Japan via Google Maps.

Tabelog 3.49 (731 reviews), Yahoo Map 3.94 (91 reviews), TripAdvisor 3.9/5 (35 reviews). 'Insanely generous portions.' 'The owner's cheerful "thank you" makes you happy.' 'Mysteriously smooth fried rice for being so light on oil.' 'Multi-generational regulars keep coming.' Featured in local media including Arakawa News and Shokuraku Web. One of the rare surviving Showa-era town Chinese restaurants.

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