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About this place
The mapo tofu at Eiken balances fiery Sichuan heat with deep, savory umami, making it the signature dish to keep in mind on a first visit. Its genuine tingle and spice work equally well paired with steamed white rice in a teishoku set meal or ordered on its own alongside drinks.
The lunch teishoku selection is broad. When you want substantial meat, there is yurinchi (crispy deep-fried chicken with scallion sauce), fragrant stir-fried pork liver with garlic chives, or sweet-and-sour pork glazed in tangy sauce. The menu offers reliable Chinese staples that suit anyone dropping in for a hearty solo lunch.
Noodles, dim sum, and small plates are just as well represented. Spicy noodle bowls like hot-and-sour soup noodles and dandan noodles cater to heat lovers, while appetizers such as scallion-dressed char siu, deep-fried river shrimp, and pressed tofu provide versatile nibbles. The kitchen also accommodates after-work gatherings with all-you-can-drink plans covering draft beer and Shaoxing wine, as well as medicinal herbal hot pot courses for a shared meal.
The dining room is compact and calm. Payment is cash only. Convenient to Horikiri Station, it is an easy neighborhood stop whenever a craving for punchy Chinese dishes strikes.
