Xiaocai Yidie (Shao Tsai Yi Die)
A counter-only Sichuan cuisine specialty shop opened in 2019 by a chef who trained for 10+ years at a prestigious Sichuan restaurant. Lunch under ¥1,000, dinner ¥5,000-6,000. Hailed as 'best value' by local food enthusiasts. Mapo tofu, tantanmen, and saliva chicken are stellar. Dinner reservations booked months ahead.
Enthusiastic reviews say 'a miracle that authentic Sichuan is this affordable in Nagoya,' 'lunch line is inevitable but absolutely worth it,' and 'dinner reservations are a fierce competition.'