Shikairo

Shikairo is known as the original spot for Nagasaki Champon, and it’s a solid place to visit. The restaurant is on the 5th floor, so you get a great view while you eat. • Nagasaki Champon: The broth has a really nice savory depth (umami) to it. • Sara Udon: It’s similar to Cantonese-style Chow Mein, but the noodles are notably thinner. They open at 11:30 AM. It’s best to get there early because a line usually starts forming by noon.

It's said that this is where champon was invented – a unique noodle dish with a seafood-based broth, an iconic local dish in Nagasaki. It's a great place, a must-visit for fans of Japanese cuisine and its history, which is full of Chinese influences in Kyushu, and this is the best proof of that. The food is excellent (I also recommend ordering the gyoza dumplings 🥟). The staff is very friendly and copes very well with the huge number of guests! Getting a table by the window is a bonus, as the building offers a stunning view of the water. It's definitely worth queuing for a meal!

The sara udon tastes better than the chanpon, which is a bit on the bland side. Noodles in the chanpon are also softer.

“I feel this place is a little overrated. The food is good, but you can find similar quality at many other local restaurants. Overall, it was decent.

This is the place where Nagasaki champon started (or so people say). The line starts underneath the staircase, where the elevator is located. We didn't see this and despite arriving early, ended up waiting in line for close to an hour. However, the wait was worth it as the champon was definitely the best I've ever had! The surprisingly light broth and medium size noodles topped with plenty of veggies and seafood was fantastic! Crowd Size: Very High (60min wait) Payment Method: Credit Card

After an extensive search for a restaurant in Nagasaki we decided to go Shikairou. Restaurant is on the 5th floor. We had a short wait for a table and got a table by the window. The sun was setting so the blinds were down to keep out the sun. It was a extremely hot day. Food was excellent. Service was also good. So many waiters and waitresses running around like ants. But overall a very pleasant experience.

At Shikairou Chinese Restaurant in Nagasaki, I tried their renowned Champon noodles (¥1320) after a 1.5-hour wait, drawn by the specialty and stunning port views. Champon, inspired by the Fujian dish "Tang Rou Si Noodles," was innovated by Shikairou’s founder into a rich, hearty Japanese-style soup. The thick, chewy noodles paired perfectly with the savoury chicken and pork bone broth, enhanced by a smoky wok hei from high-heat cooking. The portion was generous, making it a satisfying meal. For dessert, I enjoyed the Almond Jelly (¥660), a traditional, soft, and silky almond pudding, which was a refreshing and delightful end to the meal. Despite the wait, the combination of delicious food and scenic views made it a worthwhile experience.

The first time I visited 3 years ago it was great; this time, not so well. The food was bland. The shrimp was very very dirty (the black line running along the back of the shrimp digestive tract) was completely black - disgusting. The portions were a lot smaller this time and disproportionately compared to my dish vs. my spouse’s dish. The staff is friendly and the view of the marina is beautiful but the food was just not it. Very disappointing.