This summer, the 皇家龍鳳 Chinese restaurant at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection in Nakanoshima, Osaka, is holding a special HOT&COOL Fair. Running for a limited time from Wednesday, July 1 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the fair is designed to help diners eat their way deliciously through the summer heat.
Following last summer's well-received fair, the lineup returns again this year. Built around the two themes of HOT (spicy) and COOL (cooling), it features three dishes that blend the deep, layered heat of Sichuan cuisine with refreshingly cool flavors. As Japan's summers grow more intense year after year, these dishes offer a summery take on Chinese cooking that feels good on a heat-fatigued body.
HOT&COOL Fair Menu Highlights
Mapo Tofu with Three Selectable Spice Levels
An authentic mapo tofu that lets you pick your own heat. Choose from Umakara ("savory spicy"), which draws out the umami hidden beneath the spice; Shibikara ("tingly spicy"), with the addictive numbing buzz of sansho pepper; or Chougekikara ("super extra-hot"), for those looking for a real challenge. It is a serious, full-flavored mapo tofu that even dedicated spice lovers can appreciate.
Yodare-dori (Mouthwatering Chicken) — A Summer Cold-Dish Staple
A cold dish of chilled chicken coated in a mildly spicy sauce of huajiao (Sichuan pepper) and chili oil. A touch of tomato acidity adds a bright accent, making it a fresh, light choice that suits the hot season perfectly.
Cold Tantanmen with Rich White Miso
This cooling dish brings together the mellow richness of Japanese white miso with crisp ya cai (preserved mustard greens) for a layered, satisfying depth of flavor. It is a refreshing menu item to help you forget the heat.
Between the sizzling stimulation of the HOT side and the cool, refreshing edge of the COOL side, each dish lets its own appeal shine.
HOT&COOL Fair Details
Restaurant: Chinese Restaurant 皇家龍鳳
Period: Wednesday, July 1 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Closed: Every Wednesday (except public holidays); lunch service on Mondays and Tuesdays (except public holidays)
Hours:
- Mon & Tue: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last order 8:30 PM)
- Thu: 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last order 8:30 PM)
- Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM (last order 9:00 PM)
Menu
Mapo Tofu (choose from three spice levels):
- Umakara (savory spicy): Extra-small (特小盆) ¥2,657 / Small (小盆) ¥3,542 — A superb balance of richness and sweet heat, recommended even for those new to spicy food.
- Shibikara (tingly spicy): Extra-small (特小盆) ¥3,289 / Small (小盆) ¥4,175 — Defined by the numbing tingle of sansho and huajiao pepper, with a rich aroma that pairs well with a drink.
- Chougekikara (super extra-hot): Extra-small (特小盆) ¥3,922 / Small (小盆) ¥4,807 — For the confident only. A heat that brings out the umami of the chili peppers while making the sweat pour.
Yodare-dori: Extra-small (特小盆) ¥2,910 / Small (小盆) ¥4,301
Cold Tantanmen: ¥2,404
Notes:
- An extra-small (特小盆) portion serves 1 to 2 people; a small (小盆) portion serves 3 to 4 people.
- All photos are for illustration purposes.
- Menu contents may change depending on ingredient availability and other factors.
- If you have any concerns about allergens, please ask a member of staff.
- Unless otherwise noted, all rice used on the menu is domestically grown Japanese rice.
