Shikairo — Restaurant in Nagasaki

Nagasaki was a port that was opened to foreign trade during Sengoku period and naturally many foreign influence were presence here including the very first Chinese immigrants.

Shikairou, also better known in Chinese as 四海楼 was one of the very first establishment of Chinese restaurants here and serving Japanese-Chinese style cuisine.

Though I didn't have high expectation here, I still decided to try how different it could taste. We ordered champon noodle, which taste like sweet version of loh mee with a lot of vegetable, then sarauodon which🍲 is like the Japanese version of fried egg noodles served with thick sauce, similar to Cantonese fried or yinyong, or 滑蛋生面.

I also ordered a steam chicken for fun to see how different it is and it is really...meh. The noodles were ok but not really Chinese style. There are other usual Chinese dishes like stir fried or cooked food.

There were a lot of tourists, both local and foreign and having a name taking queue system with a waiting room. Service was ok, with Chinese style table serving, overlooking the Nagasaki port.

Overall a good eye opener to see how Chinese food evolved outside China, taste wise I would probably just rate a 3.5. A once in a lifetime but no next...

The restaurant adjacent to the Champon Museum in Nagasaki offers a unique dining experience with a breathtaking view. Tourists seeking an immersive culinary adventure will find it worth the wait, despite the long queues averaging an hour. The extensive line attests to its popularity and allure. However, for locals and those seeking a casual dining atmosphere, the extended wait may deter enjoyment. The restaurant itself, while boasting an impressive vista, may not cater to those seeking a quick or familiar meal. Nevertheless, the combination of a satisfying culinary journey and a visit to the informative Champon Museum makes it a worthwhile stop for visitors eager to indulge in both gastronomic delights and historical insights. Just be prepared to invest some time in the queue for a truly...

＊Chanpon Noodle Soup ちゃんぽん🌟 The chanpon itself deserves a 5 star. The noodle soup was towered with squid, shrimps, fish cakes, pork, tamago slices, mushrooms, and TONS of lettuce. It kinda reminded me of Shanghainese seafood noodles. The chicken broth was so silky and rich that I couldn’t stop drinking it.

Although chanpon could be seen everywhere in Nagasaki Chinatown, the chanpon at Shikairou is believed to be the top tier one.

＊Pan Fried Dumplings 焼餃子 Nothing special about the gyoza. Can pass.

＊ Deep Fried Black Sesame Ball 胡麻団子 It is exactly like the deep-fried crispy tangyuan that you can find at a dim sum spots. We enjoyed this street treat when it was still hot — the soft and chewy glutinous ball was filled with oozy lava black...