Amazing Chinese restaurant ! I live in Tokyo over 20years and I would have to say this restaurant is one of the best Chinese restaurant in Tokyo and also one of my restaurant in Tokyo period! The chief has worked in authentic Chinese restaurants for several years and now using his skill and imagination to the plates. You will enjoy the “omakase-style “ course. This restaurant is good for romantic date or business meal with your customers.

This was such a wonderful experience. We went here as American tourists, and have been a little nervous to enter smaller restaurants. This place destroyed that fear. They were beyond kind (spoke very good English), the food was divine, and the atmosphere was wonderful. I couldn’t ask for anything more from a dining experience in Tokyo. If every meal had on my trip could have been like this one, it would have been the trip of a lifetime. My Chinese friend described it as tasting like home. Appetisers were unique and delicious, dessert was light and tasteful. Alcohol and tea selection was amazing- try the apricot sake! No complaints, no notes. Wonderful people, wonderful food, wonderful restaurant.

We had the privilege of dining at Seiten Mitsuhashi on a quiet Thursday evening, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable dining experiences of our time in Japan. From the moment we stepped in, we felt like we were in for something truly special. The restaurant, run solely by a single talented chef, offers an intimate and personal experience unlike any other. He not only prepares every dish himself but also serves them with such precision and care that you can’t help but be mesmerized. Watching him cook was like witnessing an artist at work – every movement purposeful, every dish beautifully crafted. We ordered several dishes: spring rolls, dumplings, prawns, sweet and sour pork, stir-fried vegetables, and crab fried rice. Each one was a masterpiece. The flavors were bold and perfectly balanced, and the freshness of the ingredients was undeniable. It’s hard to pick a favorite because every dish was absolutely outstanding – not only a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. The chef prepares everything on the spot, and yet, we were amazed by his speed and efficiency. Despite being the only one running the entire restaurant, he created dishes with finesse and care that rival any fine dining establishment. This isn’t just a meal – it’s an experience. You get to witness the dedication and skill that go into each dish, making every bite even more special. If you’re in Tokyo and looking for an extraordinary dining experience, Seiten Mitsuhashi is a must-visit. With only a handful of seats, it’s incredibly intimate, so be sure to make a reservation. We only wish we could speak Japanese fluently to express how much we appreciated this chef’s talent and the care he put into our meal. This place is a true hidden gem, and it deserves to be celebrated. We left with full hearts and full bellies, grateful for this unforgettable experience.

I went to “オタク系中華 青天 みつはし” in Gaienmae. I'd been curious about this restaurant for a long time because it offers high-end Chinese food at lunch. The lunch menu consisted of tantanmen on its own, or a set pairing it with a mapo tofu rice bowl, lu rou fan, or rice topped with raw egg. This time I ordered the mapo tofu rice bowl set (1,350円). The tantanmen had an intriguing flavor unlike anything I'd tasted before. A strong sweetness spreads the moment it enters your mouth, followed by layers of complex spice aromas. As you keep eating, the heat seems to build gradually, and it was delicious. The fried noodle topping was distinctive too, adding a nice textural accent. What impressed me most was the mapo tofu rice bowl. The minced meat and finely cut tofu combined beautifully with complex spice aromas and heat, making it astonishingly delicious. It was so well executed that the mapo tofu alone made me want to shovel down more rice. It's a restaurant I'd definitely like to revisit when I'm craving something spicy.

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My impression is that restaurants highly rated for tantanmen tend to have strong sweetness and soy-sauce-like saltiness, but here the flavors are quite sharply defined. Personally, I question sweetness and saltiness so strong that you can't drink the broth. The sauce in the mini mapo tofu rice bowl has the same flavor too.