I've some low- and high-end dining experiences of Chinese cuisine in Tokyo. Most of the time, I enjoyed the pleasant environment more than the food. The Japanized Chinese meals only spoil my appetite. Also I found them slightly overpriced.
Despite of the price, 'China Grill Xenlon Tokyo' left me the strongest impression because of its 8-meter dragon installation, but not its food. The service there was great, but their western presentation for Chinese food didn't impress me much. They served a multi course meal with a standard sequence as if western-world multi-course meals. The whole setting didn't give any lively atmosphere at all. Though they surprised me with the dessert - a piece of cheese cake.
Another day, I was dying of hunger, I popped into a restaurant called Chin-ma-ya (陳麻家) that specializing in a Sichuan-style tan tan men. I got a full sized tan tan men and followed by a almond pudding (杏仁豆腐). Savoring the taste, smell and texture of the authentic Sichuan-style food brought to heaven.
At first, I thought this restaurant was founded by the Chinese. In fact, it was found by Japanese. The number of the restaurants has been increased rapidly since it has found. I'm impressed that the Japanese can grow the popularity of Sichuan-style tan tan men not only in Japan, but also in the states.
I went to several different chains of them. The taste was sightly different between them. Once I went with my Italian friend. He said the plate of vegetable looked like pesto spaghetti and almond pudding looked like 'panna cotta'. Won't you have the same thought?
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