On February 26, 2026, another new restaurant will be joining the Asahi-dori Shopping Arcade in Kofu City! "Shouman" is a Chinese restaurant with roots in Shandong Province, known for its Lu cai (Lu cai) cuisine. Unlike the typical Chinese cuisine of dumplings, shrimp chili, and mapo tofu, the restaurant offers dishes that maximize the umami of the ingredients with clear soup and milk soup.

Showman opened on February 26, 2026, in Kofu City's Asahidori Shopping Arcade, about a seven-minute walk from the north exit of Kofu Station. Its sophisticated appearance catches the eye of passersby.

Once you step through the noren curtain and enter the store, you'll find a calm, adult space.

"Life is short, full, and full of victory" is a phrase derived from the 24 solar terms "shoman," and describes a modest and positive outlook on life, one that is neither too full nor too deficient, just right. Not striving for perfection leads to true happiness and fulfillment, leading to a sustainable and wonderful life. This relaxed feeling is certainly very comfortable.

The lunch menu includes noodles such as beef tendon ramen, chili oil noodles, Zhajiang noodles, and pork tongue somen noodles.

Today's recommendation is beef tendon ramen.

The bright red soup makes you think it's spicy, but... hmm? It's not that spicy. There's only a little bit of chili pepper in it, and the color is from tomatoes! The mellow acidity and sweetness of the tomatoes makes it very refreshing.

You might think it's ramen, but it's actually udon! It defies expectations in many ways. It's smooth and easy to swallow, with a healthy and gentle flavor. It's made with Japanese ingredients and a traditional Chinese recipe.

It contains various parts of beef tendon, giving it a variety of textures, from melty to soft and chewy. It also contains potatoes, making for an unusual combination that will let you discover new deliciousness.