ラ・ギョウ・チャの男（お供付き） : Houran Tei

Chinese Cuisine restaurant is located on the first basement floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building. The restaurant is located in a commercial area lined with restaurants and shops, and there is also Chinese Cuisine restaurant across the street. This restaurant is a large mainland restaurant, while the restaurant across the street is Japanese style and different. The seating is mainly at tables for four people, with more than 20 tables lined up in a row. There are also private rooms, making it convenient for banquets. As the restaurant is located inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, infection prevention measures have been thorough, with acrylic panels installed on each table and unused seats marked with an X on them, so that customers can sit diagonally in front of them rather than directly opposite. The lunch menu is surprisingly cheap, with the daily lunch special at 750 yen. Set meals are 850 yen, and the most expensive menu item is Ramen set (1,000 yen) which includes Ramen, Gyoza / Dumpling, fried rice, and fried chicken. What I received was, ■ Ramen set (1,000 yen) It's a bit pricey compared to other dishes, but once you try it you'll understand why. Ramen has a cloudy soup. It looks like pork bone soup, but it's not cloudy white, it's brownish. When you drink it, it has a low oil content but is moderately rich, and although it has a strange taste, it's not bad. I think the concentrated Ramen soup sauce is probably diluted with Chinese soup prepared in the restaurant, but the original soup is good and they put in a little extra effort, although I'm not sure what that is, which is what makes it so delicious. Additionally, the char siu is of a high quality. There are two slices, and they are made from pork shoulder loin, so they are not too fatty and you can really taste the flavor of the meat. They are also quite thick. They are cut by hand to a firm thickness, so they are very satisfying to eat. The other ingredients are also decent, and the greens are komatsuna. The portions are a bit generous for Ramen from a mainland Chinese Cuisine in an urban area. The bamboo shoots seem to be carefully selected, and although they have a texture similar to that of a pre-made product, they have a rich flavor and are delicious. The noodles are average in every way, with the thickness and kansui quality being average. The standouts are the gyo, cha and fried chicken served on a hot plate. I was skeptical about the point of having it served on a hot plate, but once I tried it, it made sense. The portion of fried rice is not very large, and it looks like it was pre-made, but because it is served on a hot plate, it gets a little burnt, which is fragrant and delicious. Also, the oil drips off naturally, making the fried rice even flakier. That's a good thing, but it crumbles easily and can spill. The ingredients are also reasonable, including ham, eggs, green onions, carrots, and green peas. The fried rice is a bit of a bonus, but it's a mixed dish. Gyoza / Dumpling skin is a little thick, and the ingredients are finely chopped and kneaded, so you can't tell what's in it except for the chives, but the amount of meat is just right, and it's juicy but not heavy, so it's a good Gyoza / Dumpling. And, because of the heat of the iron plate, it's too hot to eat right after it's served, and it's still hot when you eat it at the end. The fried chicken is very filling, with two pieces made from chicken thighs. It is served on a hot plate, so you might think it is pre-fried, but it is piping hot all the way through. This is freshly fried. The excess oil in the batter drips off as it heats up on the hot plate, so it's juicy but not too oily. Although the portion of fried rice at La Gyocha was small and it came with a side of fried chicken, it was still quite good for lunch. There's nothing particularly delicious, but the food is generous in quantity and made without cutting corners. La Gyo Cha is recommended for those who like lots of meat.

Chinese Cuisine restaurant is located on the first basement floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building. The restaurant is located in a commercial area lined with restaurants and shops, and there is also Chinese Cuisine restaurant across the street. This restaurant is a large mainland restaurant, while the restaurant across the street is Japanese style and different. The restaurant has a row of table seats, but it also seems to have private rooms, making it ideal for banquets. What I received was, ■ Spicy stewed dried tofu (890 yen) This is a dried tofu version of the Szechuan Cuisine classic "boiled beef." Although the name means "boiled beef," it is also oily because it is covered with oil flavored with chili peppers and peppercorns on top. I've made it with beef and fish before, but this was the first time I've seen it made with dried tofu. Since my companion was a woman, I chose this dish because I was health-conscious. When you try it, it tastes so good you wouldn't believe you're in a government building. It also uses a lot of aromatic vegetables such as green onions and garlic, making it fragrant and spicy, but the filling is made up of shredded dried tofu, bean sprouts, and other vegetables, so it's low in carbohydrates. In terms of taste, you might think it would be lacking something, but the dried tofu itself has had the moisture removed, concentrating the flavor, and the aroma and spiciness of the seasoning make it delicious. In authentic Chinese restaurants, the portion is usually twice as large as this and is meant to be shared among about four people, but here it is about the size of a Ramen bowl, so it is plenty for two people. ■ Sichuan-style saliva-dripping chicken (590 yen) This is a classic Szechuan Cuisine appetizer. It is chicken covered in a rich and fragrant sauce. Although it lacks flavor compared to famous restaurants, it's not bad as they don't skimp on the spices and aromatic ingredients like sesame and green onions. The price is also reasonable. ■ Dried tofu salad (390 yen) At a Szechuan Cuisine restaurant, this dish would be lightly spicy, but here it is finished with a light sweetness and vinegar. It's refreshing and easy to eat, and it contains a lot of vegetables such as green onions and cucumbers, so you can enjoy it as an appetizer, just like a salad. It's not mainstream, but I think it's well done. ■ Stir-fried pea sprouts (690 yen) A simple stir-fried bean sprouts. It's stir-fried quickly to maintain the texture. ●Draft beer (420 yen → 210 yen) The three types of drinks are attractively priced at just 210 yen, no matter how many you drink. The beer is real, not just low-malt beer. ●Jim Beam Highball (420 yen → 210 yen) It really smells of whiskey and they're not stingy. ●Lemon sour (420 yen → 210 yen) It's a concentrated lemon sour, so it may feel cheap, but it's definitely a better deal than other stores. At night, there seem to be few visitors at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and the inside of the building is empty. It's comfortable, the prices are reasonable, and the food is authentic, making it a hidden gem of a Chinese Cuisine.