Tabelog ratingDaichin Chubo (大珍厨房) brings the quality of a Yokohama Chinatown wholesale kitchen to a tiny, six-seat counter in Sangenjaya. The focus is on handmade dim sum and Chinese dishes made without MSG, following recipes from the third-generation owner of Chinatown's famous Daichinro restaurant. The result is hotel-quality food at casual prices.
Reviewers consistently praise the rich and distinctive herbal soup (薬膳, or 'yakuzen') as a standout dish. Other favorites include the smoky and juicy shumai, shrimp dumplings, and hearty beef-tendon bowls. The friendly, chatty staff add to the welcoming atmosphere. While the food earns high marks, the space is very small and primarily geared towards takeaway, with only about six seats at the counter. Some guests have noted the lack of an on-site restroom.
The value is considered excellent. A typical lunch costs around ¥1,000–¥1,999, with dinner in the ¥4,000–¥4,999 range. Recent visitors paid about ¥1,560 for a half-size shrimp and mayonnaise bowl set (Daichin Ebi Mayo Bowl) and ¥500 for a takeaway steamed pork bun (nikuman). The shop also sells frozen and vacuum-packed versions of its dim sum, which are a popular choice.
Important: A reviewer noted that in-store dining was scheduled to close at the end of July 2026. It is essential to check the restaurant's current status before visiting if you wish to eat in.
- Booking: With only six seats, booking is highly recommended.
- Getting There: A 2-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station, South Exit A.
- Payment: Accepts Visa and Master credit cards, as well as QR code payments (PayPay, d Barai). Electronic money is not accepted.
- Seating: 6 counter seats. No private rooms.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking available.
- Takeaway: A wide range of takeaway options, including steamed and frozen dim sum, is available.
