"Kogyu," a Chinese restaurant in Ura-Harajuku: Affordable meals with generous portions

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While walking through the Ura-Harajuku area, I spotted an old-fashioned Chinese restaurant with delivery scooters parked out front. “Chinese Restaurant Kogyu, Harajuku Branch.” Located about a 3-minute walk from Meiji-jingumae Station, it’s a neighborhood Chinese restaurant that’s long been a local favorite. This time, I enjoyed a hearty set meal there.

Mashukuma

There’s a delivery scooter parked out front! It has that classic old-school Chinese restaurant vibe—I’m definitely curious!

Yoruneko

Ah, it’s a neighborhood Chinese restaurant that’s been around for a long time in Ura-Harajuku.

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About “Kokyū” Harajuku Branch, the Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant in Ura-Harajuku

The Kogyu Harajuku Branch is a Chinese restaurant located in the Ura-Harajuku area, about a 3-minute walk from Meiji-Jingumae Station. It’s known for its ramen made with homemade thin noodles and an extensive selection of set menus. Its appeal lies in its reasonable prices, making it a great choice not only for lunch but also as a late-night meal after a night out.

The entrance to the Chuka Saikan Kogumi Harajuku branch. Delivery scooters and menu signs line the storefront.

Inside, the calm atmosphere features table seating with eye-catching blue jellyfish-patterned walls.

Inside the Kokyu Harajuku store. Walls with a blue jellyfish pattern and table seating

Mashukuma

The jellyfish-patterned walls are so cute! It makes you feel like you’re underwater!

Yoruneko

Since the restaurant is mainly set up with table seating, it’s a great spot whether you’re dropping in alone or coming with a group.

They offer a wide variety of set meals that are hearty and reasonably priced

The menu features a wide variety of all-day specials, including daily set meals, ramen sets, and mapo tofu set meals. The selection of noodle and rice dishes is extensive, ranging from tantanmen and mixed vegetable soba to fried rice and Chinese-style rice bowls, and you can enjoy dim sum like gyoza and spring rolls alongside them.

Kokyu's Service Menu and the Menu Page for Chilled Dan Dan Noodles, Chilled Salad Noodles, and Chilled Chinese Noodles

The "Noodles & Rice" page on Kokyu. A wide variety of dishes, including dan dan noodles, mixed vegetable soba, and fried rice, are lined up here.

Mashukuma

There are so many options on the menu, it’s hard to decide what to order!

Yoruneko

All the set menus are hearty and reasonably priced. Whether it’s a ramen set or a set meal, the portions are substantial enough to leave you fully satisfied.

Tasting Report: Stir-Fried Kimchi and Egg & Ramen

This time, I ordered a combination of stir-fried kimchi and eggs, ramen, and rice. The dish—spicy kimchi stir-fried with eggs and Chinese chives—paired with ramen topped with plenty of chashu pork, menma, and wakame seaweed—was even more filling than I expected.

A table piled high with kimchi scrambled eggs, ramen, and rice

Kogyo Ramen: A soy sauce-based broth topped with chashu, menma, and wakame

A close-up of stir-fried kimchi and eggs. A dish made by stir-frying spicy kimchi with eggs and scallions.

Mashukuma

The Kimchi and Egg Stir-fry is spicy and delicious! The ramen is packed with toppings—so satisfying!

Yoruneko

It’s typical of a neighborhood Chinese restaurant to offer such generous portions at a reasonable price. Since it comes with a generous serving of rice, you’ll definitely leave feeling full.

Summary: If you’re looking to enjoy hearty Chinese food in Ura-Harajuku, head to “Kogyu”

Mashukuma

Generous portions and reasonable prices—I’ll definitely be back for more!

Yoruneko

They also offer delivery, so it’s worth keeping in mind.

“Kogyu” Harajuku Branch, a neighborhood Chinese restaurant in Ura-Harajuku, stands out for its wide variety of set menus, generous portions, and hours that run until 1:00 a.m. If you’re in the Harajuku or Omotesando area and craving hearty Chinese food, be sure to stop by.