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About this place
The grilled gyoza make an immediate impression: their crisp, delicate wings spread right over the edge of the plate. Thin and evenly browned, they offer a satisfying contrast to the savoury filling wrapped in fragrant pastry. They work just as well as the centrepiece of a meal as they do alongside a drink.
A neighbourhood favourite in the residential streets of Horikiri, Katsushika City, Hananoen serves a wide selection of Chinese classics, from noodles and rice dishes to à la carte plates. The vegetable tan-men, for instance, comes with a generous mound of stir-fried vegetables in a savoury, salt-seasoned broth, making for a substantial bowl alongside well-cooked noodles. There is also fragrant five-ingredient fried rice and a set meal of twice-cooked pork, richly seasoned to go with rice. These are dependable choices for a filling lunch or dinner. Ordering is easy at the touchscreen panel on the table, where diners can browse at their own pace, even when the restaurant is busy.
For an evening gathering, crock-aged 10-year Shaoxing wine or a refreshing Dragon Highball makes a good companion to small appetisers and piping-hot dishes. All-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink plans are available for groups, and the restaurant also has tatami seating where guests can relax with their legs outstretched. From a casual solo lunch to an informal meal with family or friends, Hananoen offers plenty to choose from.
