01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Unlike a typical neighbourhood Japanese bakery, the shelves here are lined with traditional Chinese mianshi—wheat-flour staples and pastries. Tucked away on an alley off Shin-Koiwa's shopping street, Ryuki Chuka packs its compact counter with handmade dim sum and daily breads, from steamed bao and griddled stuffed flatbreads (oyaki) to savoury steamed buns and fragrant, flaky pastries. Rather than picking up items on a tray yourself, you point to your selections and the counter staff pack them for you, giving you a chance to ask for heating and eating advice along the way.
Juicy, Thin-Skinned Flatbreads and Fermented Cabbage Pork Buns
Among the savoury offerings, the house-specialty griddled flatbreads with their appetising golden-brown char are not to be missed. The delicate, paper-thin dough encases a generous filling of meat. Choices include the simple comfort of pork and onion, a fragrant prawn and pork combination spiked with Chinese chives, and a rich, robust beef and onion filling. Another standout steeped in regional Chinese tradition is the pork and suancai steamed bun, where the pleasant acidity of naturally fermented Chinese cabbage balances the richness of the pork mince.
Flaky Pastries and Everyday Homestyle Breads
The sweet pastries and staple breads are equally diverse. Layers of delicate, flaky pastry feature in treats such as the simple sugar-filled flaky pastry, the addictive salted egg yolk pastry, and the fragrant black sesame pastry—ideal companions for an afternoon cup of tea. Traditional Chinese breakfast essentials like fried dough sticks (youtiao), rustic griddled cornbreads, and plain steamed buns (mantou) reheat wonderfully at home in a steamer, microwave, or toaster oven, reviving their soft texture and gentle wheat aroma.
The shop operates exclusively for takeaway and stays open straight through from 8:00 in the morning until evening, making it equally convenient for grabbing breakfast or stocking up on dim sum over the weekend. Mobile QR payments such as PayPay and Rakuten Pay are accepted alongside standard methods, offering a straightforward way to bring authentic Chinese baked goods straight to your home table.
