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The Hotel Metropolitan, located in Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, is set to introduce an exciting update to its popular "Jade Lunch" offering at the Chinese restaurant, Guilin. Starting from August 4, 2025, this delightful dining experience allows guests to mix and match various dishes to create a personalized meal that truly satisfies every palate.

What's Included in the 'Jade Lunch'?

The "Jade Lunch" encompasses an exquisite selection at a price of 3,600 yen. It features:

• - Two appetizers out of a selection of two
• - A special dim sum
• - Shark fin soup
• - Two main dishes from a choice of six
• - One rice or noodle dish from three options
• - Pickles and today's dessert

This weekday-exclusive lunch showcases the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine, with the renowned Sichuan dish "Mapo Tofu" and a shrimp dish available year-round as part of the menu. Furthermore, the remaining four main dish options change bi-weekly, introducing seasonal ingredients and flavors, ensuring a fresh dining experience every time you visit.

Flexible Meal Combinations

Guests are encouraged to experiment with their meal combinations. Whether dining with family, friends, or colleagues, you can mix and match to try a variety of flavors. The choice of main dishes includes not just traditional options like "Mapo Tofu," but also innovative seasonal creations that highlight the highest quality meats, seafood, and vegetables. Cooking methods vary from stir-frying and frying to steaming, so there’s something to satisfy every taste.

Here's a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Menus:

August 4 – August 15, 2025:

• - Main Dishes: Stir-fried bok choy with sausage, ginger sauce stir-fried squid and cucumber, spicy fried chicken, simmered sea bass with taro and sauce, Sichuan Mapo Tofu, and shrimp in chili sauce.
• - Rice/Noodle Options: Chilled noodles, fried rice with shiba-zuke pickles, and okra porridge.

August 18 – August 29, 2025:

• - Main Dishes: Stir-fried pork and cucumber in barbecue sauce, rock salt stir-fried squid with corn, crispy fried fish with cilantro sauce, spicy chicken and winter melon stew, Sichuan Mapo Tofu, and sweet and sour fried shrimp.
• - Rice/Noodle Options: Chilled noodles, fried rice with shiba-zuke pickles, and okra porridge.

September 1 – September 12, 2025:

• - Main Dishes: Stir-fried squid with ginkgo, sweet and sour pork with pineapple, steamed sea bass and pumpkin with rice flour sauce, spicy chicken and taro, Sichuan Mapo Tofu, and stir-fried shrimp with maitake mushrooms in oyster sauce.
• - Rice/Noodle Options: Freeze-dried soy sauce fried rice, vegetable ankake yakisoba, and porridge with ume plum.

September 16 – September 26, 2025:

• - Main Dishes: Stir-fried chicken and eggplant in black miso, milk stir-fried squid and bok choy, deep-fried sea bass with lemon sauce, steamed pumpkin and pork with sweet and spicy sauce, Sichuan Mapo Tofu, and shrimp in chili sauce.
• - Rice/Noodle Options: Freeze-dried soy sauce fried rice, vegetable ankake yakisoba, and porridge with ume plum.

Please note that starting September 29, 2025, a new menu will be introduced.

Additional Lunch Options Available

For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, the "Crystal Lunch" is available for 2,800 yen and allows guests to select two main dishes from the same six choices as the "Jade Lunch."
Weekend gatherings can indulge in the "桂花 Lunch," priced at 3,900 yen which includes a sumptuous menu designed for leisurely gatherings.

Conclusion

Dining at Guilin is an experience that artfully combines spice and flavor, making it perfect for both regular lunches and special occasions. Reservations can be made online via the official website or by calling 03-3980-5533. The restaurant is open for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM during weekdays, with the last order at 2:30 PM. Don't miss the chance to enjoy intricate Chinese flavors and refreshing seasonal dishes in a serene atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for celebrations or business meetings.