When it comes to Sichuan-style spicy mapo tofu in Yokohama Chinatown, Keitokuchin is a well-known name. This time, however, I decided to visit Keitokuchin Syuka (景徳鎮 酒家). Interestingly, while Keitokuchin Syuka initially started as a branch of Keitokuchin, the original restaurant now claims they have no affiliation with it. Still, they share a similar font on their signage, which is a bit confusing.
I chose Keitokuchin Syuka because of their affordable set menus. Although their sign mentions the sets are available from 4 p.m., they offer them earlier on Saturdays, starting at the restaurant’s opening time. Thankfully, they allowed me to order one. On weekdays, a more affordable lunch set is available until 3 p.m., which explains the “from 4 p.m.” condition for other days.
Dining in Yokohama Chinatown can often be pricey, so I was delighted to find such a value-oriented option. That said, as is typical in Chinatown, restaurants may not display these special menus inside. If that happens, simply ask for the “set menu from outside,” and they’ll accommodate you😊
The restaurant is quite large, boasting around 150 seats. They even have Chinese round tables available on the second floor, making it great for group dining.
Of course, I ordered their Sichuan mapo tofu set. Priced at 1,408 yen, the set includes mapo tofu, soup, rice, salad, a small dish (possibly bang bang chicken?), three gyoza dumplings, and dessert.
The gyoza were juicy and flavorful—definitely a highlight of the meal.
The mapo tofu was spicy and delicious, though I found the version at Keitokuchin to be spicier. This might be due to the difference between the two restaurants or because this was part of a set menu. Regardless, it paired perfectly with rice and was satisfying.
The soup, with its mushrooms and slightly sticky texture, provided a nice break from the heat of the mapo tofu.
The dessert was almond jelly—a simple but pleasant way to finish the meal.
I also ordered a draft beer, Premium Malt’s Kaoru Ale, which complemented the meal nicely.
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Name Keitokuchin Syuka (景徳鎮 酒家)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Available (Tabelog) Weekdays lunch is unavailable
Credit card Available
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