Choko Sorae: Refined Chinese Dining with an Ocean View

Choko Sorae (長江SORAE) offers a high-end Chinese dining experience from a secluded house restaurant in Takamatsu, overlooking the ocean. Run by a welcoming husband-and-wife team, the restaurant is the project of a chef with a background in Tokyo's demanding culinary scene. The main draw is the combination of this refined cooking with warm, personal hospitality and a stunning sea view from the dining room and terrace.

The restaurant serves course-only menus, with no à la carte options. Guests consistently praise the beautiful plating and standout dishes that appear in different seasonal menus. Two signatures are frequently mentioned: a grilled lobster or large prawn, often with a Sichuan-style piquancy, and a rich, savoury stew made in the style of shark fin soup (fukahire). The experience is rounded out with carefully selected Chinese teas served in fine teaware.

While praised for its quality, Choko Sorae is a special-occasion choice. Some diners have found certain dishes a little salty for their taste, and its remote location makes it difficult to access without a car or taxi. Reviewers in 2023–2026 report lunch courses from around ¥6,000 and dinner courses around ¥15,000–¥16,000. A special course including lobster and fukahire was noted at ¥15,000 (plus tax), with final bills reaching ¥20,000 per person with drinks. Most agree the high-quality ingredients and meticulous service provide good value for the price.

• Booking: A reservation is required. The restaurant is often fully booked, so plan ahead.
• Access: The location is remote; it is best reached by car or taxi, which takes about 30 minutes from central Takamatsu stations. Parking is available on site.
• Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
• Menu: The restaurant serves fixed courses only. The spice level of dishes can be adjusted upon request.
• Seating: There are 18 seats, and private rooms are available.
• Children: Children are welcome.
• Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.