A Stimulating Early Summer Arrival with the Aroma of Black Pepper and Sichuan Peppercorn. Sales Begin for 'Kunpu', a Lunch Course to Enjoy Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Hotel New Otani Makuhari. Chinese Restaurant "Taikanen". Early Summer Lunch Course ~Kunpu~. View details. At Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Chinese restaurant "Taikanen," which champions authentic Shanghai cuisine, we will be offering the "Early Summer Lunch Course ~Kunpu~," luxuriously featuring seasonal ingredients, for a limited time from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026. Please enjoy this unique masterpiece that perfectly harmonizes umami and spiciness, fitting for the beginning of the upcoming summer. A spicy early summer lunch course featuring authentic Chinese cuisine with the aroma of black pepper and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fried Shrimp and Seasonal Vegetables with Black Pepper Sauce. The season when the breeze blowing through the fresh greenery is pleasant. At Taikanen, we offer a lunch course that awakens the five senses, themed around the mellow aroma and stimulation of spices. Sichuan Mapo Tofu in an Earthen Pot with the Aroma of Sichuan Peppercorns. For the main course, we feature "Stir-fried Shrimp and Seasonal Vegetables with Black Pepper Sauce," where the sharp spiciness of black pepper enhances the plump shrimp, and "Sichuan Mapo Tofu in an Earthen Pot," which becomes addictive with the brilliant aroma and numbing stimulation of Sichuan peppercorns (Hua Jiao). The authentic use of spices created by skilled techniques pleasantly stimulates the early summer appetite. Please enjoy it together with Taikanen's classic shark fin soup and dim sum. <Menu Details> Assorted Early Summer Colorful Appetizers. Shark Fin Soup with Goji Berries, Hibiscus Style. Stir-fried Shrimp and Seasonal Vegetables with Black Pepper Sauce. Assortment of Two Types of Dim Sum by our Dim Sum Master. Sichuan Mapo Tofu in an Earthen Pot with the Aroma of Sichuan Peppercorns. Fried Rice with Mustard Greens. Assortment of Three Types of Desserts. Crafted by Ken Imai, Head Chef of "Taikanen" at Hotel New Otani Makuhari. Head Chef Ken Imai joined New Otani Co., Ltd. in 1994. Since then, he has built a 32-year career dedicated solely to Chinese cuisine at "Taikanen" in Makuhari, Tokyo, and Osaka. While preserving royal road dishes such as "Braised Whole Shark Fin" and "Peking Duck" that have been loved for over half a century, he has learned authentic techniques from chefs from various regions of China, including Hong Kong, Beijing, and Sichuan, and has continued to refine his skills. Receiving the "Outstanding Skill Award" and "Merit Award" from the Japan Chinese Cuisine Association, he continues to pursue innovative dishes that incorporate seasonal sensibilities while inheriting tradition. Please enjoy the refreshing seasonal lunch course presented by Ken Imai. Sales Overview. Hotel New Otani Makuhari. Chinese Restaurant "Taikanen". "Early Summer Lunch Course ~Kunpu~". [Period] May 1 (Fri) - July 31 (Fri), 2026. [Time] 11:30 - 14:00 (L.O.). [Price] ¥8,800. *A separate service charge will be added to the price. [Store] Chinese Restaurant "Taikanen" (Lobby Floor). [Reservations/Inquiries] Tel: 043-299-1852 (Taikanen Direct).