Dairyuken Ebisu

A bowl of chantan-men, which brings together champon and tanmen, suits both a day when you want plenty of vegetables and a craving for the hearty satisfaction of a casual Chinese-style eatery. Diners have praised the fragrance of the stir-fried vegetables and the rich broth, flavoured by their savoury juices. A dab of the accompanying spicy miso offers another way to enjoy the bowl.

For a generous helping of prawns, try the prawn chantan-men. One diner said the prawns covered the bowl; they take centre stage in a dish that also includes the plentiful vegetables found in the standard chantan-men. It’s a good option if you want to enjoy how the prawns work with the broth, noodles and vegetables, rather than simply focus on their quantity. Choose it according to your mood, or try it alongside the regular chantan-men.

There are plenty of ways to build a meal: add gyoza or shumai to your noodles, or pair them with fried rice. Diners have described the pan-fried gyoza as large, generously filled and satisfying; some have also chosen to have their gyoza boiled or deep-fried. The roast pork fried rice has been praised for its separate, fragrant grains and the savoury flavour of the pork. You could go for noodles with a half-portion of fried rice, or add gyoza and make up your own combination.

The menu also lends itself to a casual drink with Chinese-style snacks, followed by noodles to finish. Some diners have paired bottled beer with meat shumai or fried liver. With counter and table seating, the restaurant accommodates both solo meals and dining with others over shared dishes. From lunch through an evening drink, Dairyuken Ebisu offers the flexibility to choose how much to eat and how to spend your time.