Kinran (金蘭)

***** (rating 2/5)
Phone: 078-332-5516
B1 Centre Plaza, 1-9-1 Sannomiya, Chuo, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

This place seems to be popular with some people as their food is of value for money, but I guess we were there at the wrong time.  When we entered the restaurant, there were three or four group of people eating or waiting for their food.  We were taken to a table and when we looked around, most of our surrounding tables have left over plates and food.  There were only two guys working in the restaurant, one in the kitchen and one serving food and taking orders, and they didn't seem to have a time to clean the tables.  Partially because of that, and partially the atmosphere of the restaurant, I felt this place was a little unclean.


We anyway decided to order one Mapo Dofu (spicy tofu with minced meat and vegetables inside), Xiao Long Bao (steamed dumpling), Ramen (noodles) and another set.  It took quite a long time for the guy to take our order, and it took even longer time for our food to be served.  I had almost wanted to leave the restaurant but finally our foods came.

While we were having our dinner, two or three people from the restaurant came back from somewhere and started clearing the tables and serving food, and at that time they were up to the speed.

Their food was not bad, quantity is fairly large, and their prices were reasonable but I would most likely not come back here due to the unclean feel I had during our visit, but if you were looking for a value for money food and large meal, this place might be it.

Appetizers that come with a set

Mapo Dofu was OK.  Soup was so so.  

Fried rice was not bad at all. 

Xiao Long Bao

Fried chicken.

This ramen was fairly good.
 Mapo Dofu Set: 750 yen
Ice Cream: 100 yen
Xiao Long Bao: 360 yen


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