01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When the platter arrives at your table, it is easy to see why so many regulars at Shosen in Uzumasa order the Shosen Lunch. Packed edge to edge alongside a fresh salad, the dish brings together happosai (stir-fried mixed vegetables and meat in savory glaze), sweet-and-sour pork coated in a tangy glaze, fragrant and crunchy deep-fried chicken, and tender slices of roasted pork. Each element offers clear-cut textures and distinct seasoning, yet the cooking carries the lighter touch typical of Kyoto-style Chinese cuisine, making it easy to alternate between bites of meat, crisp vegetables, steamed rice, and soup.
It is a generous serving best approached with a hearty appetite, though smaller appetites will appreciate that a modest "Shosen Lunch Small" is also on offer. Beyond the set meals, the à la carte selection reflects seasoned kitchen craft. Highlights include thin egg-crepe spring rolls wrapped around savory fillings, lightly seasoned pan-fried gyoza filled with sweet minced vegetables, and fried rice tossed until fluffy and separate.
Shosen welcomes diners both for midday meals and during early evening hours, making it just as fitting for a relaxed spread shared over a cold beer. Payment is cash only, and dedicated parking is limited to 1 vehicles, so bringing small change and planning around nearby transit options helps ensure a smooth, unhurried visit.
