Akasaka Chinese Wonton Tei

Akasaka Chuka Wantan Tei opened on February 16, 2024 and is affiliated with the 175 DENO担々麺 chain. The founder traveled extensively to study regional wonton traditions, learning Sichuan-style wontons in 2012, Shanghai-style in 2013, then studying Hong Kong-style wontons in Hong Kong. The owner Sato independently developed the shop's soup, tare sauce, fat blend, and noodle recipe through years of research. The restaurant serves generously hand-wrapped wontons (10 pieces per bowl) with two soup options: a clear chicken broth paired with either salt or soy sauce tare, and a richer soup made from dried fish and back fat. The shop recreates the atmosphere of 1980s China and operates nearly 24 hours a day, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 AM the next day.