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About this place
One diner who came for the chuka-don was surprised by the variety of vegetables. They recalled aubergine, bitter melon, pumpkin, mushrooms, tofu and small shrimp, among other ingredients, and found the bowl hearty. Another diner also enjoyed the unexpected combination of toppings, including bitter melon and pumpkin. It may appeal both to anyone looking for a substantial serving of vegetables and to those curious to try a chuka-don with a different mix of ingredients.
For a filling meal, consider the set of curry fried rice served with grilled gyoza and soup. One diner noted the rice's curry flavour and generous toppings; another described the spice as mild and enjoyed the mellow quality of the egg yolk. Spice levels are a matter of personal taste: a different diner found the curry fried rice punchy. A set with a small soy-sauce ramen is also available, offering another way to pair the fried rice—with noodles rather than grilled gyoza.
At lunch, one diner described the pork loin tempura as piping hot and generously portioned, and said it was served with mustard. They also reported that, after mentioning they did not like mustard, they were offered salt and pepper instead. It is one example of a diner sharing a preference when ordering. The restaurant has been reported to have counter seating only, a format suited to solo meals. Chugoku Ryori Jun'en offers lunch and dinner menus, and payment is cash only.
