Chugokusai HINA （中国菜灯菜）

Located on the upper floors of a building, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this intimate, family-run Chinese restaurant is operated by a husband-and-wife team. The owner has spent many years honing his craft and has developed a unique cooking style that uses no artificial seasonings, bringing out the natural essence of each ingredient. Distinct from large chain restaurants, they take pride in offering warm, personalized hospitality to every guest.

They serve only a monthly changing course menu made with the finest seasonal ingredients. The highlight is their signature steamed soup, meticulously prepared over more than eight hours. By extracting only the pure umami of Jinhua ham, this crystal-clear bowl captures a profound depth of flavor and an elegant, aromatic finish—a true expression of the restaurant’s culinary philosophy.

Instead of Shaoxing wine, the dishes are paired with a selection of approximately 300 natural wines, as well as rare Japanese sakes aged from three to twenty years. The staff will recommend pairings tailored to your preferences, enhancing the delicate Chinese cuisine and creating a memorable dining experience.

The restaurant offers an immersive dining experience with counter seating facing a fully open kitchen, as well as completely private rooms for those who prefer privacy. It is ideal for special dates, business dinners, or guests with children. Experience the essence of profoundly expressive Chinese cuisine that gently nourishes both body and mind at this hidden gem in Nakameguro.

• Price Range:

  Dinner: USD 75.32 - USD 133.91

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you arrive more than 30 minutes past your reserved time, your reservation will be automatically canceled.

• Dress Code:

  Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

• Children:

  Counter seating: Only those who can enjoy the same course as adults are allowed.

  Private room: Available to guests of all ages.

  If you will be visiting with children who cannot enjoy the same course as adults, please include the following information in the “Special Requests” section:

  ① Number of children

  ② Age of each child

  Same-day à la carte orders for children are not available.

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.