Quite a few of these old-style Chinese restaurants have appeared on Tokyo Times over the years. Some are still going strong, whereas others have sadly succumbed to the unrelenting passage of time. The latter is an increasingly common occurrence of late, as these types of places flourished in the post war years, so many are now both old, and run by similarly aged owners.
This one, however, is happily very much still in business despite opening way back in 1955. Needless to say it will eventually come to an end when the current, and final family member decides to call it a day, but until then, it’s a place that is an absolute joy with its quiet charm and old school simplicity.
Sean says
Awesome! These restaurants always look so welcoming. I’d love to eat ramen somewhere like this.
Lee says
Cheers. Yes, they really are welcoming places. Always my favourite lunch choice that’s for sure.
Richard says
I hope they get more customers than the one you showed!
Lee says
Happy to say that a few people came in just after I took these photos. It was also a bit later too, so if it does get busy, that time would have already passed.
Mattias Eriksson says
I love the ambience in these photos. Could you please tell me the name of the place?
Lee says
Thanks. Yeah, it’s called Masuya.
Mattias Eriksson says
Thank you!