Review of Red and White Bean Curd "Szechuan Cuisine Ryu no Zi" Harajuku, selected as one of the 100 best restaurants in 2024 by Eating Log! Read in Japanese

Szechuan Cuisine Ryu no Ko Harajuku

Harajuku has a strong image as a town for young people, but the long-established Chinese restaurant "Szechuan Cuisine Ryu no Zi" quietly tucked away in a corner of the city is a famous restaurant loved by locals and Chinese food lovers.

In 2021 and 2024, it was selected as one of the 100 best restaurants on the food log, and has been recognized for its excellence. This time, we visited during lunch time and enjoyed the most popular "Bean Curd Lunch".

A popular restaurant where a line is inevitable even during weekday lunch hours

I visited the restaurant on a weekday after 12:00 pm. When I arrived, there were already several people waiting in front of the restaurant.

After standing in line for about 10 minutes, I was guided into the restaurant. The charm of this restaurant is its hideaway atmosphere and its simple but authentic Szechuan cuisine. I visited the restaurant alone, but because of its popularity, there were times when we had to share seats.

Excellent Bean Curd with Bean Curd with Lunch Set

One of the most popular items on the lunchtime menu is the "Bean Curd with Bean Curd" lunch. The set comes with a mild-tasting soup and pickles.

The pickles, in particular, were a nice accent to reset the rich flavor of the mapo tofu and made the dish even more satisfying.

Another nice feature for those who want to eat well is the free refill of rice.

The main dish, Bean-curd Tofu with Bean Curd, is about medium hot commercially available, and is well-balanced enough to be enjoyed by those who do not like too much spiciness. The aroma of hua zhang (Chinese pepper) peculiar to Sichuan cuisine spreads in the mouth, and the seasoning makes the rice go down a treat. The harmony of exquisite spiciness and flavor could be enjoyed until the very end without getting bored.

The weekly white bean curd is also very tasty!

One of the attractions of Szechuan Cuisine Ryu no Ko is its weekly changing menu. On another visit, I had the "White Bean Curd" and I preferred it to the most popular Bean Curd!

You can enjoy a variety of ingredients in one dish. I enjoyed the variety of ingredients in one dish, such as pak choi, kukonjak, garlic, nuts, etc., which made it fun to change the taste little by little.

I also want to try the tantanmen and stick chicken!

On my next visit, I will definitely want to try the white tantanmen and the bang bang ji.

Once you visit, you will want to repeat your visit and enjoy the variety of dishes that only this restaurant can offer.

A famous hideout restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere

Despite its location in the bustling Harajuku area, the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere.

The warmth of the service, which is typical of a long-established restaurant, is one of the charms of this restaurant. It is a perfect place for a lunch alone or a meal with friends.

Conclusion

Szechuan Cuisine Ryu no Ko is a Chinese restaurant that has been selected as one of the 100 best restaurants on the food log. In addition to the popular Bean Curd Lunch, the weekly menu features white Bean Curd, Tantanmen, and other dishes that will have you looking forward to the next time you visit.

This is a great restaurant to visit for those who want to enjoy Chinese cuisine in Harajuku or are looking for a slightly more luxurious lunch. Be sure to visit Szechuan Cuisine Ryu no Ko to experience the exquisite spiciness of the bean curd and the popularity of the restaurant, which has a long line of customers!

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Access and Business Hours

We only accept reservations during lunch time for the same course as dinner.

Please order at least one glass of wine per person during dinner time.
If you do not order, you will be charged a 500 yen per person seating fee.
If you do not show up or contact us within 15 minutes of your reserved time, we will cancel your reservation. Cancellation policy applies.
Please note that seating cannot be reserved.

• Private rooms can be rented out for a minimum of 4 persons: 10,000 yen for a private room rental fee.
• Please order at least one drink per person during dinner time. If you do not order, you will be charged a 500 yen per person seat fee.
• Lunch reservations are only available for courses as the restaurant is very crowded. (from ￥8.800 course)
• Please make reservations for course meals at least 3 days in advance. If you have any food allergies, please let us know at the time of reservation. Please note that we cannot change the ingredients on the day of your reservation.
• If you do not show up or contact us within 15 minutes of your reserved time, we will cancel your reservation.