Chinese Sai Oil
Fukushima
Restaurant in Fukushima, Japan
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A cash-only, seventeen-seat Sichuan address in Fukushima ward, recognized four times by Tabelog 100 for its oil-forward technique and neighborhood accessibility. Lunch runs JPY 1,000–1,999 with no reservations required; dinner offers omakase courses from JPY 2,800 with one-day advance booking for parties of four or fewer.
About Chinese Sai Oil
Chinese Sai Oil is a casual venue in Fukushima with lunch and dinner hours from Monday through Saturday and a Sunday closure. Lunch is priced at JPY 1,000–1,999, dinner at JPY 4,000–4,999, and the dress code is casual. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - WEST - 2026 recognition.
What Makes It a Neighborhood Anchor
For diners comparing Fukushima options, Chinese Sai Oil is a practical choice for lunch or dinner. It serves both lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Sunday is closed.
The price bands place Chinese Sai Oil at JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch and JPY 4,000–4,999 for dinner. Among named comparisons, Makino can be considered separately as another premium dining reference, without assuming matching formats, menus, seat counts, or service styles.
Practical Format and What to Expect
Plan around the schedule: Monday through Saturday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:00 PM–8:30 PM, with Sunday closed.
The dress code is casual. Use the price bands and hours for planning, and confirm any counter setup, tasting-menu format, beverage policy, child policy, parking arrangement, or payment rule with the venue.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:00 PM–8:30 PM; closed Sunday. Budget: Lunch JPY 1,000–1,999, dinner JPY 4,000–4,999. Dress: Casual.
For a broader meal plan, compare Chinese Sai Oil with other dining in Fukushima, or consider comparable venue references such as Tokitame, LIEN, Sweet Basil, ミチノ・ル・トゥールビヨン, and Makino without assuming they share the same cuisine, neighborhood, or format.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Location
- 6 Chome-19-12 Fukushima, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, 553-0003, Japan
- Website
- chugokusaioil.jp
- Phone
- +81 6-6442-1115
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chinese Sai Oil presents Sichuan-focused Chinese cooking in an omakase format a short walk from Fukushima Station. An "Omakase Course" starts at JPY 2,800, and the restaurant has a no‑smoking policy. The restaurant serves authentic regional flavors, with focused, chef-selected plates delivered as a set course. The experience is food-first.
Best For
Chinese Sai Oil suits diners looking for an affordable Sichuan tasting in Fukushima. The omakase course structure (from JPY 2,800) appeals to people who prefer a set, progression of dishes rather than à la carte ordering, and its proximity, about a 10-minute walk from Fukushima Station, makes it convenient for commuters and visitors exploring the neighborhood. With menus and user photos available on Tabelog, it is useful for first-time visitors who want to preview the menu. The stated no‑smoking policy also makes it a straightforward choice for those seeking a smoke-free meal.
Ordering Tips
Chinese Sai Oil offers an omakase course beginning at JPY 2,800; if you prefer a guided, multi-course meal, that is the primary offering. The venue is about a 10‑minute walk from Fukushima Station and is listed on Tabelog with menus, maps, reviews and photos. The venue has a no‑smoking policy.
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, cozy neighborhood Chinese spot in Fukushima with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that serves office workers at lunch and families or after-work diners at night.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
Signature Dishes
- Mapo tofu with house-made Sichuan chili oil
- Chicken and scallop shumai
- Hong Kong–style dried meats (seasonal)
- Chinese New Year osechi assortment
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6 Chome-19-12 Fukushima, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, 553-0003, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
6 Chome-19-12 Fukushima, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, 553-0003, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tokitame, Notable alternative
- Sweet Basil, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- LIEN, Notable alternative
- ミチノ・ル・トゥールビヨン, Notable alternative
- Makino, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Against Fukushima's Tabelog-recognized dining rooms, this address operates at the most accessible price tier while maintaining four-time recognition, an unusual combination. Makino runs JPY 5,000–5,999 at dinner with similar lunch pricing (JPY 1,000–1,999), making the JPY 4,000–4,999 dinner bracket here the more budget-conscious choice for award-level cooking. Sweet Basil matches the price range but lacks the Tabelog credentials, positioning it as a neighborhood alternative without the recognition premium. For diners willing to spend closer to JPY 6,000, Makino offers a broader menu and slightly easier group accommodation, but the trade-off is a less intimate counter experience.
Tokitame and LIEN operate in different format lanes, Tokitame leans contemporary Japanese, LIEN skews French, making direct comparison less useful. If you're after Sichuan-focused cooking with Tabelog validation and don't need a broader table count or credit-card convenience, this seventeen-seat counter delivers the category at the lowest dinner cost in its. For solo diners or couples who prioritize kitchen proximity and value over service polish, it's the clearest recommendation. Larger groups (five or more) or visitors expecting digital booking should pivot to ミチノ・ル・トゥールビヨン, which accommodates more flexible party sizes and broader payment methods.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Chinese Sai Oil?
Both are listed. Lunch runs 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and is priced at JPY 1,000–1,999; dinner runs 6:00 PM–8:30 PM and is priced at JPY 4,000–4,999. Choose based on schedule and budget.
Is Chinese Sai Oil good for a special occasion?
Chinese Sai Oil has casual dress and dinner pricing of JPY 4,000–4,999. Whether it suits a special occasion depends on the experience you want; confirm any tasting menu, private room, or formal service style if those are important.
What are alternatives to Chinese Sai Oil in Fukushima?
You can compare it with other dining in Fukushima generally. Comparable venue references include Tokitame, Sweet Basil, LIEN, ミチノ・ル・トゥールビヨン, and Makino.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Chinese Sai Oil?
If you are looking for a tasting menu or omakase course, check directly with the venue. Listed details include the lunch and dinner price bands, hours, casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - WEST - 2026 listing.
