Bityumi

Perched on the second floor right by Shimo-Igusa Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, Bityumi is an everyday neighborhood choice when hunger calls for something substantial. The daytime menu centers on generously portioned set lunches, featuring crisp deep-fried yurinchi chicken dressed in scallion-soy sauce, rich black vinegar pork, and plump chili shrimp with just enough heat to empty a bowl of rice. Served with rice and soup, the casual formats appeal equally to solo diners and local office workers.

Fried Rice, Sichuan Spices, and Steamed Dim Sum

The wok dishes cover familiar comfort cooking, from classic mixed fried rice to savory roast pork fried rice tossed over high heat until fragrant. Diners looking for bolder flavors will find Sichuan-inspired staples such as mouth-watering chicken accented with numbing sansho pepper and bubbling mapo tofu, alongside lighter garlic-sautéed pea shoots. A selection of dim sum—including pan-fried gyoza, soup dumplings (xiao long bao), and daikon radish cakes—makes it easy to build a meal around shared small plates.

Late-Night Dinners, Banquets, and Takeout

Staying open until 0:00 late at night, the restaurant doubles as a casual tavern where beers and drinks accompany plates of Chinese comfort food. All-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink plans are available, making the space practical for relaxed parties and group gatherings. For dining at home or at the office, Bityumi also offers takeout and delivery options for its freshly cooked menu.