Chinese Sichuan Cuisine Araki
A Sichuan cuisine gem opened by a direct disciple of 'Iron Chef' Chen Kenichi. The shared parking lot fills up on weekday lunches with people seeking the 1,450-yen Chen-style mapo tofu set. Locals rave 'cheap, delicious, and generous portions' about this authentic Sichuan restaurant. Featured on Tokushima TV in 2024 as a renowned lunch destination.
Reviews say: 'The mapo tofu by Iron Chef Chen's disciple is outstanding,' 'Cheap, delicious, and generous portions,' 'A genuine bargain Chinese restaurant,' and 'Many regulars returning for 3rd visit or more.' Yahoo 3.91 with multiple reviews. 130 Tabelog reviews.