The owner of Chinese Restaurant Chun has been loved by his customers for his dynamic but warm personality. I met him at the market and developed a relationship with the owner of Isikawa Gyoza Nakajima, and he asked me if I would like to try Chun, which is how we opened the restaurant," says the manager, Mr. Bao Mangai.

Although the restaurant's atmosphere seems to have changed with the shiny neon "Chun" sign on the exterior and the newly built counter right at the entrance, the back of the restaurant remains as it was in the Showa period. The red round tables in the tatami room still remain, and a nostalgic atmosphere that makes one feel at home is still present.

When I took over the restaurant, I was given the taste of the restaurant directly by the owner. The menu that the owner has created is still going strong today," he says, "He is particular about the ingredients, spares no effort, and does not compromise on quality or quantity. The respect for the owner can be felt in the menu with recommendation marks attached to the specialties of the time, such as the crispy takaimo made from scratch upon order and served by dipping the dish in icy water, and the Shirakiri Chicken.

The gyoza (dumplings) that are the pride and joy of Nakashima's restaurant are of course one of the best. In addition to the baked gyoza, which are available in both deep-fried and French-style with or without garlic, there is also a wide variety of boiled and deep-fried gyoza with pak choi on top.

The set meal sets are available both lunch and dinner, and are popular among students. The restaurant is also attractive to use as you wish, whether it is a quick bite to eat and drink at the counter or a family gathering around the round table.

From former regulars to the younger generation, the new restaurant is once again penetrating the town of Yamashina while expanding its clientele. If you request this service when making a reservation, a tuk-tuk will pick you up at Yamashina Station, so be sure to take advantage of it.