Spice up your appetite with a kick! 5 restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy spicy dishes. Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Dec 02 2024

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Spice up your appetite with a kick! 5 restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy spicy dishes.

Dishes made with chili peppers have a sweating effect and the spicy stimulation also increases appetite. Therefore, this time, we have carefully selected famous restaurants in Tokyo that serve delicious spicy dishes such as the classic Chinese dishes "Mapo Tofu," "Dan Dan Noodles," and "Yodare Chicken."

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Omotesando [Ryuukyu Chinese Dining TAMA]

Okinawan Cuisine x Chinese Cuisine, Chef's Homestyle Flavor 'Ryukyu Mapo Tofu'

The mapo tofu at [琉球チャイニーズダイニング TAMA], located about a 10-minute walk from Omotesando Station, is a unique version called 'Ryukyu Mapo Tofu.' The chef, whose grandmother is from Shanghai and mother is from Okinawa, has created the taste of 'Ryukyu Chinese' that he has been familiar with since childhood. The dish features goat meat as a base, enhanced with island chili peppers and two types of Sichuan pepper for added spiciness and aroma. The tofu is a special item made with Okinawan-style island tofu, unique to this restaurant.

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The alcohol that pairs with the dishes is primarily wine. This is a style unique to Tamayose House, where wine often graces the dining table. The appealing selection is reasonably priced to match home-cooked flavors, and it also includes awamori from breweries in the Yaeyama Islands.

Ryukyu Chinese Dining Tama

Open: Normal hours: 6pm - 3am
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: After getting off at the Tokyo Metro "Omotesando Station," a ten minute walk from Exit B2.
Address: 2-3-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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2. Roppongi [Kohou]

At [虎峰], where a young chef with experience at Michelin-starred restaurants showcases his skills, diners can enjoy a wide variety of Chinese small dishes. The recommended menu item, 'Sichuan Dandan Chicken,' achieves exquisite tenderness and juiciness by being cooked slowly at 50°C for one hour. Additionally, dishes made with carefully selected ingredients, including high-end ingredients like shark fin and abalone, as well as vegetables from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, are always prepared in quantities of over 20 plates, and sometimes even exceed 30 plates.

Upon passing through the hidden entrance, one is greeted by an open kitchen counter, which is rare for Chinese cuisine. Dining in this prime spot allows guests to enjoy the serious work of the chefs, the sounds of cooking, and the enticing aromas, making it an engaging experience even for solo dinners. This restaurant is particularly recommended for adult couples with a keen interest in food.

Koho

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] From 5:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 23,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line. Towards the Metropolitan Expressway No. 3 Shibuya Line
Address: PAL bldg. 1F, 3-8-7, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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3. Yotsuya Sanchome [Shokko Kyo]

The harmony of the numbing sensation from sansho pepper and the spiciness of chili in the 'Dry Tan Tan Noodles'.

Introducing the dandan noodles from [蜀郷香], located just a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya Sanchome Station. The owner-chef, Hiroyuki Kikushima, is one of the few Japanese chefs who trained under the renowned Sichuan restaurant [銀座趙楊], where he learned the craft closely from Mr. Zhao Yang since he was 20 years old. The 'signature spicy dandan noodles without soup' is a Sichuan specialty that harmonizes the numbing sensation of Sichuan pepper and the spiciness of chili in the mouth. It is a popular dish enjoyed by mixing it vigorously.

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The menu features a variety of classic Sichuan dishes such as Mapo Tofu and Twice-Cooked Pork, along with Chef Zhao Yang's signature dishes like homemade char siu and beef braised in Sichuan style. With options ranging from extremely spicy dishes to herbal medicine-focused courses and regional Sichuan cuisine, diners can fully enjoy the essence of Sichuan cooking with skilled techniques and flexible ideas.

Shushanshan

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday/holidays/day before holidays] 18:00-23:00 (last order 22:30).
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes by foot from exit A4 of Yotsuya-sanchome station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line/5 minutes by foot from exit A4 of Akebonobashi station on the Toei Shinjuku line
Address: TSI Funamachi 2F, Funa-machi 5-25, Shinjuku, Tokyo
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4. Asakusa [Ryu-en]

Mildly arranged classic Sichuan dish 'Yodare Chicken'

Located just a one-minute walk from Asakusa Station, [龍圓（リュウエン）] is a restaurant where one can enjoy unique Chinese cuisine that features French techniques, Japanese ingredients, and innovative ideas. For example, the classic Sichuan dish 'Yodare Chicken' is mildly arranged and incorporates the French technique of vacuum-sealing and poaching the chicken, resulting in a moist texture.

While incorporating French techniques and Japanese ingredients, the most important focus is on the materials. Chef Suhara personally visits the production areas of any ingredient to verify its quality with his own eyes and palate. Enjoy exploring new frontiers in Chinese cuisine at this evolving renowned restaurant.

Ryuen

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm[Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm [Tuesday - Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: Next to the fifth building from Exit A5 of "Asakusa Station" (Tsukuba Express line)/5-minute walk from "Tawaramachi Station" (Tokyo Metro Ginza line)
Address: 3-1-9, Nishiasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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5. Nagatacho [Akasaka Szechuan Restaurant]

The restaurant 'Chen Mapo Tofu' that spread Sichuan cuisine in Japan.

From the renowned Sichuan restaurant [四川飯店], they introduce the signature dish 'Chen Mapo Tofu', which is the face of the restaurant. Founded by Mr. Chen Kenmin, who spread Sichuan cuisine in Japan, it is now owned by the second generation, Mr. Chen Kenichi. The flavors of doubanjiang, tianmianjiang, fermented black beans, and Sichuan peppercorns intertwine to create a deep and complex mala flavor. The more one eats, the more addictive the taste becomes.

The restaurant is located about a 3-minute walk from Nagatacho Station in the National Ryokan Association Building. Due to its location, it is often used for business meetings and banquets, and there are many types of private rooms available. The long-established taste, which is still supported by many gourmets as a renowned Sichuan restaurant, continues to evolve under the hands of Mr. Kenichiro's son, Mr. Kentaro.

Akasaka Shisen Hanten

Open: Lunch: 11:30-15:00 (last order 14:00). Dinner: 17:00-22:00 (last order 21:00).
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes by foot from Nagatacho station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon line, Tokyo Metro Namboku line, and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line.
Address: Zenkoku Ryokan Kaikan 5F 6F, Hirakawacho 2-5-5, Chiyoda, Tokyo
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