Toku China

Make mapo tofu the star or go for the hearty portion of yurinchi. Lunch at Toku China centres on sets served with rice, soup and a small side dish, so you can start with the main you feel like eating. Diners who ordered the mapo tofu set have praised the softness of the tofu and the dish’s mellow flavour despite its heat. Others found the spice and numbing sensation mild. It may suit those looking for mapo tofu to enjoy with rice rather than a dish with an intense kick.

For a meal built around fried chicken, choose the yurinchi set. Diners at lunch have mentioned its crisp coating and the pairing of chicken with sweet-and-sour sauce. One described the portion as generous, making the set—with rice, soup and a small side dish—a possible choice when you want a substantial meal. The menu also includes dishes such as chilli prawns, prawns with mayonnaise and pan-fried gyoza. The fried-rice lunch set is available only from 13:00 and lets you choose between fried chicken and yurinchi, offering a way to pair a rice dish with another item.

Add sesame dumplings after your meal for an extra 50 yen. One diner was struck by the fact that the filling was made with black sesame too. They make a sweet addition to a set meal. In the evening, the menu lists sets featuring mapo tofu, gyoza and sweet-and-sour pork, among others, as well as beer and Tsingtao beer. Toku China caters to solo diners and groups alike, with options for an evening meal as well as lunch.