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Kunpu Hanten

Rating86SCORE
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。
Tabelog 100 Notable Restaurants 2023 (Chinese East) selection.
Tabelog 3.46/139 reviews (score for reference only; content is prioritized).
3.46
Clear training background as a direct disciple of Kenmin Chen (former head chef at Hotel Alpha Sichuan Restaurant in Tsuchiura, then went independent).
Over 40 years of culinary experience.
Worth traveling from central Tokyo.
Many long-term regulars mentioning '20 years of visits.' Many positive real-name reviews on Retty.
Not a chain (single location in Moriya).
No fake reviews (many specific dish comments, many long-term regulars).
No closure information.
Popular Dishes
Mapo Tofu
麻婆豆腐
Dan Dan Noodles
担担麺
Hot and Sour Soup Noodles
酸辣湯麺
Fried Rice
炒飯
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

An authentic Sichuan restaurant in Moriya opened by a disciple of Kenmin Chen, the legendary master of Sichuan cuisine in Japan. The owner-chef has over 40 years of culinary experience. A hidden gem that draws visitors from central Tokyo for Kenmin Chen's directly-taught mapo tofu. Selected for Tabelog 'Chinese Cuisine East 100 Notable Restaurants 2023.' Tabelog rating 3.46/139 reviews, top class for Chinese restaurants in southern Ibaraki.

Many reviews say 'the cooking is genuine, befitting a direct disciple of Kenmin Chen,' 'the mapo tofu is no less than Tokyo's finest restaurants,' and 'everything is delicious, I've been coming for 20 years.' A truly accomplished restaurant as evidenced by its Tabelog 100 Notable Restaurants 2023 selection.

Business Hours
Tue – Sun11:30-14:00 / 17:30-21:00
Regular Holiday：Monday
Phone0297-46-3507Call
Access
Cash only. Parking available (5-6 cars). All non-smoking. 19-minute walk from Kokinuki Station, or bus from Moriya Station.
4-17-1 Kubogaoka, Moriya, Ibaraki
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Kunpu Hanten

Rating86SCORE
Popular Dishes
Mapo Tofu
麻婆豆腐
Dan Dan Noodles
担担麺
Hot and Sour Soup Noodles
酸辣湯麺
Fried Rice
炒飯
Business Hours
Tue – Sun11:30-14:00 / 17:30-21:00
Regular Holiday：Monday
Access
Cash only. Parking available (5-6 cars). All non-smoking. 19-minute walk from Kokinuki Station, or bus from Moriya Station.
4-17-1 Kubogaoka, Moriya, Ibaraki
Phone0297-46-3507
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Reserve on Hot PepperReserve on GnaviOpen in Google MapsView on Tabelog
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。
Tabelog 100 Notable Restaurants 2023 (Chinese East) selection.
Tabelog 3.46/139 reviews (score for reference only; content is prioritized).
3.46
Clear training background as a direct disciple of Kenmin Chen (former head chef at Hotel Alpha Sichuan Restaurant in Tsuchiura, then went independent).
Over 40 years of culinary experience.
Worth traveling from central Tokyo.
Many long-term regulars mentioning '20 years of visits.' Many positive real-name reviews on Retty.
Not a chain (single location in Moriya).
No fake reviews (many specific dish comments, many long-term regulars).
No closure information.
86SCORE
What a score of 86 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

An authentic Sichuan restaurant in Moriya opened by a disciple of Kenmin Chen, the legendary master of Sichuan cuisine in Japan. The owner-chef has over 40 years of culinary experience. A hidden gem that draws visitors from central Tokyo for Kenmin Chen's directly-taught mapo tofu. Selected for Tabelog 'Chinese Cuisine East 100 Notable Restaurants 2023.' Tabelog rating 3.46/139 reviews, top class for Chinese restaurants in southern Ibaraki.

Many reviews say 'the cooking is genuine, befitting a direct disciple of Kenmin Chen,' 'the mapo tofu is no less than Tokyo's finest restaurants,' and 'everything is delicious, I've been coming for 20 years.' A truly accomplished restaurant as evidenced by its Tabelog 100 Notable Restaurants 2023 selection.

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