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    Tabelog 2026

    Dairen

    Tsukaguchi, Amagasaki

    Restaurant in Amagasaki, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Dairen is a 58-seat house restaurant in Amagasaki offering Chinese home-style cooking at JPY 1,000 to JPY 2,999, recognized on Tabelog's Chinese WEST 100 list in 2026. Walk-ins only, cash-only, family-friendly with tatami rooms and private tables. Lunch delivers better value than dinner.

    About Dairen

    Dairen is a casual venue in Amagasaki with verified price bands of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999. Verified opening days are Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The available verified record is limited, so specifics such as signature dishes, seating layout, payment methods, reservations, service style should be checked directly before you go.

    Lunch versus Dinner Price Bands

    The verified spending bands for Dairen are JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999. Verified hours list daytime and evening service on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM. Monday and Tuesday are closed. Beyond those hours and price ranges, the public verified data here does not confirm menu items, portion sizes, last-order timing, or differences between daytime and evening offerings.

    How the Space Works

    Dairen’s verified dress code is casual. Details such as seat count, table types, private rooms, child-friendly policies, smoking policy, parking, payment methods, reservation rules are not confirmed in the verified record provided here. Treat it as a casual Amagasaki option and confirm operational details directly if they matter for your visit.

    Comparing Amagasaki Options

    Dairen’s verified price bands place it in an accessible range for Amagasaki dining, but direct comparisons should be made carefully because the verified record here does not confirm the same level of detail for other venues. Nearby or otherwise relevant names to consider in broader dining research include Angle, Gyoraku Karakara, Nord, Ogitani, Udon Kobo Yuuyu, along with other dining in Amagasaki.

    Choose Dairen when you want a casual Amagasaki meal within the verified JPY 1,000 to JPY 2,999 spending range and can visit during the confirmed Wednesday-to-Sunday hours. If you need specific details such as reservations, card payment, dietary accommodations, seating type, or a particular dish, confirm them directly before going. For more local options, check our full Amagasaki restaurants guide.

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    Planning details

    Location
    6-chome-10-30 Minamitsukaguchicho, Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-0012, Japan
    Website
    tabelog.com/en/hyogo/A2803/A280304/28021653
    Phone
    +81 6-6428-0768
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A casual, home-style Chinese spot with a lively, family-oriented atmosphere and a practical neighborhood restaurant layout.

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    Vibe

    Hidden GemClassicCozy

    Best For

    FamilyGroup DiningCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Amagasaki ankake champon
    • deep-fried chicken
    • dumplings
    Planning details

    Location

    6-chome-10-30 Minamitsukaguchicho, Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-0012, Japan · Directions

    +81 6-6428-0768

    tabelog.com/en/hyogo/A2803/A280304/28021653

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Angle, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Udon Kobo Yuuyu, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
    • Ogitani, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
    • Nord, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
    • Gyoraku Karakara, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
    Restaurant context

    Dairen's JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999 dinner pricing places it between Angle (JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999) and Gyoraku Karakara (JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999). Angle serves budget izakaya plates with shorter waits, while Gyoraku Karakara offers kaiseki-level seafood at triple the cost. Dairen's Tabelog Chinese WEST 100 recognition and 58-seat capacity give it the middle ground for groups who want approachable Chinese cooking without advance reservations or credit card access.

    Udon Kobo Yuuyu undercuts all three at under JPY 999 for noodle bowls, though it lacks private seating and group-friendly layouts. Ogitani climbs to JPY 15,000 to JPY 19,999 for Japanese cuisine with refined service, making it the splurge pick. Dairen splits the difference: it won't wow fine-dining regulars, but it delivers reliable volume and Tabelog credentials at prices that suit repeat visits.

    Book Dairen for family gatherings where cash-only policies and walk-in waits won't derail the evening. Choose Angle for faster turnover and lower spend, Gyoraku Karakara for special occasions, or Ogitani when you need reservation guarantees and kaiseki precision. Dairen's tatami rooms and round tables make it the best group option in this price band, provided you arrive early or accept weekend queues.

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    Is Dairen Worth It?
    VenuePriceBooking DifficultyAwards
    DairenJPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownEasy
    Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - WEST - 2026 · #45
    AngleJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999Unknown
    Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #5232025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #2772024 Michelin 1 Star
    Udon Kobo Yuuyu- JPY 999 - JPY 999UnknownNo published awards
    OgitaniJPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999UnknownNo published awards
    NordJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999UnknownNo published awards
    Gyoraku KarakaraJPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999UnknownNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Dairen?

    Dairen is in Amagasaki, has a casual dress code, is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Verified hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM. Verified spending bands are JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999. Details such as reservations, payment methods, seating, specific dishes are not confirmed here.

    What are alternatives to Dairen in Amagasaki?

    For broader dining research, you can compare Dairen with other allowed venue names such as Angle, Gyoraku Karakara, Nord, Ogitani, Udon Kobo Yuuyu, as well as other dining in Amagasaki. The verified data here does not support specific claims about their prices, cuisines, or service styles.

    What should I wear to Dairen?

    Dairen’s verified dress code is casual. Standard casual daywear is appropriate based on that information. Other atmosphere or seating details are not confirmed in the verified record provided here.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Dairen?

    Dairen has verified daytime and evening hours from Wednesday through Sunday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM. The verified spending bands are JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999, but the verified data does not confirm specific menu differences between daytime and evening service.

    Is Dairen good for a special occasion?

    Dairen’s verified profile is casual, with price bands of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999. The verified data does not confirm private rooms, reservations, beverage lists, or special-occasion services, so confirm directly if you are planning a celebration.