Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan｜Shisen Hanten Akasaka

This store is owned by Mr. Chen Jianyi, who can be said to be the first Chinese person in Japan. Among Mr. Chen Jianyi’s dishes, Mapo Tofu is the most famous. This shop offers a total of two types of mapo tofu, the difference lies in the amount of sansho. I want the Chen Mapo tofu with lots of sansho pepper. The tofu is tender and smooth, and the amount of sansho pepper is just right. In addition to the main course, they also provide soup, which is light and goes perfectly with mapo tofu. Business packages are provided at noon on weekdays. It is located in an inconspicuous building. It is estimated to be busy time around 12:00-13:30, so you have to wait.

Long queues for lunch everyday, best to go early. I liked how they served the rice which are in big generous pots that u can refill yourself, and the giant bowl of soup instead of the usual individual small bowls. Yes, Chinese food is all about sharing! Mapo tofu was really good and affordable.

So tasty! Next level! Must go!