Tabelog ratingChinese Hanten Fureika (中国飯店 富麗華) is one of Tokyo's most celebrated destinations for high-end Chinese cuisine, holding multiple awards for its exacting standards. Located in a stately building in Higashi-Azabu, it is most famous for its showpiece Beijing duck, which is carved tableside with considerable ceremony. Beyond this signature dish, the kitchen offers a sophisticated repertoire of Shanghai and Guangdong preparations, from luxurious seasonal items like Shanghai crab to refined dim sum.
Reviewers consistently praise the Beijing duck for its exceptionally crisp skin and perfectly rendered meat. Other frequently lauded dishes include the silky fukahire (shark-fin) soups, the delicate dumplings of the lunch dim-sum menus, and the expertly prepared fried rice variations that often conclude the meal. The elegant, spacious main dining room and numerous private rooms also receive high marks, making it a popular choice for business dinners and family celebrations.
A minority of guests report that the service can be variable, with some describing staff as brusque or inattentive. Isolated incidents like spills or stained plates have also been noted. Diners should be aware that prices are at the higher end, and some feel the portion sizes are restrained for the cost. A 10% service charge is added to the bill on top of consumption tax.
For lunch, reviewers typically spend between ¥6,000 and ¥7,999. A recent dim-sum course was priced at ¥3,800 (around ¥4,598 after tax and service). Dinner is more expensive, with a typical spend of ¥15,000 to ¥19,999 per person. Guests have reported paying for tasting menus at ¥31,900 and up to ¥44,000, while a half Beijing duck costs around ¥7,700. With wine, the total can easily exceed ¥30,000 per person. Despite the cost, most find it offers good value for a special occasion, particularly for its signature dishes.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station, accessible via Exit 3 of the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line or Exit 6 of the Toei Oedo Line.
- Reservations: Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by phone or online.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) and electronic money are accepted. QR code payments are not.
- Charges: A 10% service charge and 10% consumption tax are added to the final bill.
- Dress Code: While the restaurant states there is no special dress code, the elegant atmosphere lends itself to smart-casual attire.
- Private Dining: Private rooms are available for groups of 4, 6, 8, and larger parties of 30 or more.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: An underground car park is available for guests.
