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About this place
Piled atop fluffy stir-fried grains, pork belly glazed in sweet-savory sauce comes crowned with a raw egg yolk in the pork belly stamina fried rice. Breaking the yolk into the dish softens the rich sauce, making each bite addictive. Situated along Meiji-dori in Tabata Shinmachi, Yu Kobou captures the easygoing spirit of a neighborhood Chinese diner while applying meticulous care to everyday comfort staples.
The dim sum selections alongside the mains show similar attention to detail. Large pan-fried gyoza feature crisp, golden skins, complemented by boiled dumplings with aromatic scallions and spring rolls with a delicate crunch yielding to a savory interior. For lighter bites over beer or highballs, the kitchen prepares affordable plates such as century egg tofu and a four-item appetizer sampler loaded with seasoned egg, braised pork belly, char siu pork, and seasoned bamboo shoots.
At lunchtime, generous sets like the tenshindon (crab omelet rice bowl) come flanked by soup, pickles, and mini boiled dumplings. While unassuming from the outside, the interior accommodates single diners at the counter as well as small groups around dining tables. Finishing the meal with a rich, silky house-made almond tofu and cleansing the palate with table jasmine tea makes for a satisfying close.
