Even after trying various Chinese restaurants, I still find this place to be my favorite.The owner, Chef Kawai, sources the finest ingredients from all over Japan and elevates them to an extraordinary level with his exceptional skills.Overseeing the service at this restaurant is the experienced Mr. Tominaga, who always provides outstanding service.Without either Chef Kawai's exquisite dishes or Mr. Tominaga's impeccable service, the remarkable experience at Shin Zen Bi would not be possible.On this day, I enjoyed a flawless experience from start to finish.The meal included:- Congee made with jasmine rice and superior broth, served with green peas and Jinhua ham.- Awaji Island's hamo (pike eel) with a light poach, sea urchin, and Johnnie Walker sauce.- Spring rolls with Takasago lotus root and caviar.- Chashu (braised pork) marinated with Japanese pepper from Gunma Prefecture, served with watercress salad.- Three-hour steamed soup with Nagoya Cochin chicken, abalone, dried scallops, goji berries, and jujubes.- Chateaubriand of Miyazaki black wagyu, with red chili and Kujo green onions.- Stir-fried squid with salt, fried garlic, and yellow chives.- Simmered shark fin from Kesennuma's Moukazame tail, with bean sprouts and Jinhua ham.- Peking duck (2 servings).- Ise lobster in chili sauce with steamed buns.- Mapo tofu with rice.- Ramen in chicken broth.- Junsai (water shield), bin-ten (a type of fish), and Shine Muscat grapes with black syrup.The meal started with a surprising congee. Although it was a simple dish made with jasmine rice and superior broth, one bite made my appetite grow even more, acting as a catalyst for my hunger.As usual, we followed with spring rolls and chashu, leading up to the highly anticipated shark fin soup, which was undeniably delicious.Soon after, the much-awaited Peking duck arrived. Many people consider this Peking duck to be the best in Japan, and it was a delight to watch the process of transforming a whole chicken into Peking duck right in front of us.Chef Kawai's cooking is truly exceptional. For me, this place remains the pinnacle of Chinese cuisine.I look forward to my next visit.
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