[Trip to China in Tokyo] 3 restaurants in Ikebukuro where you can enjoy authentic Chinese food

It's like traveling to China! Here are three authentic Chinese restaurants in Ikebukuro where you can experience authentic flavors and atmosphere! 【1. Youyi Shifu】 A fun restaurant where you can feel like you're traveling to China! At first, I was a little lost because I couldn't find the entrance, but you can go up from the elevator at the back, not the one that leads to the karaoke bar. There are stores in Shanghai, Northeast, Sichuan, Xi'an, and Taiwan, and you can order what you like at each store! The appeal is that you can enjoy the authentic flavors of several regions at once. At each store, you get a ticket when you order, and take it to the cash register to pay. (Paypay available) This time, I ordered Sichuan beef knife-cut noodles at level 3 spiciness and special ten sui noodles at the Sichuan restaurant, and Xiaolongbao at the Shanghai restaurant. Sichuan noodles take a long time to cook, but the taste is authentic! Maybe because they are Japaneseized, the spiciness is mild, so I thought I could handle level 4 spiciness. The Sichuan beef knife-cut noodles tasted the same as the ones I had in China, and were delicious! This was my first time seeing Tensuimen, but it was like thick, chewy udon noodles, and I really liked it! It was filling, and I could taste a hint of cumin. It was very sweet, so even people who don't like spicy food can handle it 🙆♀️ Shanghai Xiaolongbao are served freshly steamed, so they are hot and delicious! The staff were Chinese, but they all spoke Japanese and were very kind. There is also a Chinese food supermarket attached, so I recommend stopping by after shopping 👏 [2.MIXUE] This is a Chinese dessert shop that I used to go to a lot when I was in Malaysia. It is about four times more expensive, but it is still cheap by Japanese standards. I bought my usual mountain soft serve. The first thing that surprised me when it arrived was that it was bigger than the mixue in Malaysia. The type of cone was also different, and it seemed like this one cost more. The texture of the soft serve ice cream was also refreshing, with a slight ice grain feel. It was lighter to eat than the Malaysian one, so I really liked it. The staff were also polite and I had no complaints! [3.COTTI COFFEE] A popular coffee chain in China! Their signature coconut latte is very popular. This time I ordered a coconut latte and coconut jasmine tea. I ordered both with normal sweetness, but they were not too sweet and left a good impression! I had never tried either of them before, and the coconut milk was very rich. Both were delicious and I liked them. The prices are reasonable too! Every place is great value for money, so it's perfect for students! Take this opportunity to get hooked on the Chinese food world! #DomesticTravelRecord