Hao Hao
Shinagawa, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
Tabelog 100 Chinese restaurant in Nishigotanda with weekday-only, morning-to-afternoon service. Lunch runs JPY 15,000–19,999, dinner JPY 20,000–29,999: mid-tier pricing with cash-only, phone-booking logistics. The 18-seat room suits solo diners and couples more than large groups.
About Hao Hao
Hao Hao is a Tokyo venue open weekday hours from 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. Spending ranges are JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 20,000–29,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 recognition.
What You're Paying For at This Tier
For diners comparing options in Tokyo's dining scene, Hao Hao sits in a higher spending band than casual everyday meals, with ranges of JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 20,000–29,999. Its 2026 Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO listing gives it a notable point of recognition, but information is not available regarding specific dishes, a tasting-menu format, room layout, beverage program, or private dining.
Because its hours are limited to weekday daytime service, Hao Hao is best considered for diners who can plan around a Monday-to-Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM window. If the timing or budget does not fit, compare it with other comparable venue venues such as Age Fuku, Iwasawa, Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten, Curry no Mise Udon, or ARALIYA LANKA Gotanda honten, while checking each venue's current details before making plans.
Timing Your Visit
The key planning fact is the schedule: Hao Hao is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM and closed on Saturday and Sunday.
The limited weekday window gives Hao Hao a different rhythm from Tokyo's late-night venues. Plan for a daytime visit, and avoid assuming that standard dinner-hour dining, bar seating, or a specific service format is available unless confirmed by the venue.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday. Budget: Spending ranges are JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 20,000–29,999. Recognition: Listed in Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026. Best for: Diners who can plan a Tokyo visit around a weekday daytime schedule and want a venue with a 2026 Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine listing.
For broader context on Tokyo's dining landscape, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide, our full Tokyo bars guide, and our full Tokyo hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-8-14 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
- Website
- twitter.com/fqmj5s3fjld63kp
- Phone
- +81 3-3493-9030
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and bright café-style space inside the Reload complex with simple, modern decor, a relaxed neighborhood feel, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating that creates a cozy but lively atmosphere during the day.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Tea, Coffee
- Dietary
- Vegan options, Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2020
Signature Dishes
- Taiwanese-style soy pudding desserts
- Vegan minced pork rice
- Soupless noodles
- Savory soy milk soup
- Tofu pudding
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-8-14 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-8-14 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Iwasawa, Notable alternative
- ARALIYA LANKA Gotanda honten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Curry no Mise Udon, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Meat Yazawa Gotanda honten, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Age Fuku, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
Hao Hao's JPY 15,000–29,999 range sits between budget Chinese spots like ARALIYA LANKA Gotanda (JPY 1,000–2,999) and pricier omakase-style Chinese counters. Curry no Mise Udon (JPY 1,000–1,999) and ARALIYA LANKA offer faster, cheaper meals for casual lunches, while Hao Hao's Tabelog 100 recognition signals more refined technique, but also tighter booking windows and cash-only payment. If you want the award pedigree without evening hours, Hao Hao works; if you need flexibility or card payment, the budget tier is easier.
Meat Yazawa Gotanda (JPY 4,000–4,999 dinner) and Age Fuku (JPY 3,000–3,999 dinner) operate in a similar mid-tier band but with more conventional hours and card acceptance. Meat Yazawa skews toward beef-focused menus, while Age Fuku's Japanese fare offers a genre pivot if Chinese isn't the priority. For pure Chinese dining with Tabelog validation, Hao Hao edges ahead on credentials; for ease of booking and payment, the alternatives require less advance planning.
Iwasawa, another Tabelog-listed Chinese option, shares the weekday-centric, phone-booking model but with slightly more accommodating hours. If Hao Hao is fully booked, Iwasawa serves as the closest substitute in format and quality tier. For travelers prioritizing convenience over awards, the sub-JPY 3,000 options (ARALIYA LANKA, Curry no Mise Udon) deliver faster service and walk-in availability, though without the Tabelog recognition that justifies Hao Hao's higher spend.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Hao Hao?
Hao Hao is in Tokyo and is open weekdays from 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Spending ranges are JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 20,000–29,999, and it is listed in Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026.
Can I eat at the bar at Hao Hao?
A bar, counter, or seating layout is not specified.
How far ahead should I book Hao Hao?
A booking method, reservation policy, or recommended booking window is not specified. Because its hours are limited to Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM, check with the venue before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hao Hao?
Hours are 9 AM to 2 PM on weekdays, with closures on Saturday and Sunday. Spending ranges are JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 20,000–29,999, but it is not specified how these ranges apply to specific meal periods.
