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About this place
For a hearty midday meal, a lively Chinese teishoku is hard to beat. At Ryusei Restaurant in Sakashita, Itabashi Ward, generously portioned mains like twice-cooked pork (huiguorou) and stir-fried pork with bell peppers provide deeply satisfying, everyday comfort. Regulars often pay a little extra to swap plain rice for fried rice, spooning the boldly seasoned stir-fries over the grains for an extra-indulgent combination.
The noodle roster is similarly extensive. The chashu ramen, matching medium-thin noodles with a clean, light soy-sauce broth, is an unpretentious bowl enjoyed by many. Options like sesame-rich tantanmen with a pleasant touch of acidity or fragrant Shanghai fried noodles make it easy to choose according to the day's craving.
Come evening, the dining room is well suited to unwinding over beer alongside dim sum such as handmade boiled dumplings or xiaolongbao soup dumplings. With a varied spread of à la carte dishes—from spicy mala tofu prepared with deep-fried tofu to lightly stir-fried pea shoots—the restaurant accommodates casual solo dinners and convivial group gatherings alike.
