The English name used in this guide is Yan Yan.
Independent local dining planner
Planning a Visit to 中国料理 鴛鴦 in Tachikawa
Use this page to decide if Yan Yan fits your trip. Compare the two listed station routes. Choose the official source to open before you leave.
On 25 October 2026, this guide directly checked four official or public source pages: the JRE listing, the venue's public homepage, the JR East Nambu Line timetable, and the Tachikawa City multilingual map. It counted two listed station approaches (about 3 minutes from Nishi-Kunitachi and about 15 minutes from Tachikawa), two normal service windows (11:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00), one Tuesday exception (11:00–14:00 only), one Monday closure, and one stated course range (4–50 people). These are counts from the source review, not personal observations. Live conditions still need a same-day check.
Listed on the JRE Mall Ekitoma page.
Confirm holiday-week changes on the official listing.
Tuesday is listed only 11:00–14:00. Check again before travelling.
Names come from the JRE listing; the venue's own pages also mention handmade gyoza and Sichuan-style mapo tofu.
The course page says terms can change seasonally. Confirm directly.
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What this place is, in plain terms
中国料理 鴛鴦 is a Chinese restaurant. It is listed at 3-1-16 Hagoromocho, Tachikawa, Tokyo. The JRE Mall Ekitoma listing names Sichuan dishes, mala tang, and large handmade fried gyoza. The venue's own public homepage also describes handmade gyoza and Sichuan-style mapo tofu.
This guide does not speak for the restaurant. It helps English-speaking visitors read public dish names. It helps you understand the two listed station routes. It helps you check official pages before making plans.
The venue's official homepage is yanyan1.web.fc2.com. The JRE listing is the other main public source. Use it for hours, closed days, and core dish categories.
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Which station should you aim for?
The venue's access page says about 3 minutes on foot from Nishi-Kunitachi Station. It says about 15 minutes from Tachikawa Station. Compare these two approaches.
Nishi-Kunitachi is on the Nambu Line. JR East's official timetable shows services toward Tachikawa and toward Noborito and Kawasaki. If you are already on the Nambu Line, this is the simpler walk.
Tachikawa Station gives you more connecting options. It also means a longer walk. Choose it if your journey is easier through Tachikawa. Allow the listed 15 minutes on foot. Check the route on the city's multilingual digital sightseeing map.
The venue's access page also says parking is available. Treat that as a stated feature. Confirm it is available on the day.
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How to read the dish names before you go
The JRE listing gives broad categories. They are Sichuan dishes, mala tang, and large handmade fried gyoza. The venue's own lunch page says examples rotate weekly. It names mapo tofu, Sichuan-style mapo tofu, black sesame tantanmen, shrimp in chilli sauce, and black-pepper chicken.
Do not treat those lunch examples as a fixed menu. The page itself says they rotate. Use the names to recognise categories. Do not assume a specific dish is available on your date.
Want help decoding the Chinese and Japanese dish names? The dish guide on this site explains the public listing terms. It does not invent recipes or ingredients.
For current menus and availability, open the official venue page or JRE listing on the day.
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Group meals and course information
The venue's public course page says courses are accepted for groups of 4 to 50. It says terms can change seasonally. That is useful for a group organiser. It is not a booking form and not a confirmation.
Are you organising a group? Read the group meals page first. It explains what the venue page publicly states. It also explains what you still need to confirm. Check current course terms, timing, and whether your group size fits the listed range.
Do not rely on this guide for reservations. This site does not accept bookings. It is not connected to the restaurant.
Compare in real units
Walk, time and group details
| Item | Listed detail | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Walk from Nishi-Kunitachi Station | About 3 minutes on foot | Check the route on the day and confirm station exit |
| Walk from Tachikawa Station | About 15 minutes on foot | Allow extra time and use the city map |
| Lunch window | 11:00–14:00 | Confirm on the JRE listing and venue page |
| Dinner window | 17:00–21:00 | Confirm on the JRE listing and venue page |
| Tuesday difference | Listed only 11:00–14:00 | Check whether the evening window applies on your date |
| Closed day | Monday | Check holiday weeks and special closures |
| Group-size range | Courses accepted for 4 to 50 | Confirm current terms and availability directly |
A calm route from query to visit
Five-step visit-planning procedure
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1. Decide whether the dish categories suit you
Look at the JRE listing categories. They are Sichuan dishes, mala tang, and large handmade fried gyoza. The venue's own pages also mention handmade gyoza and Sichuan-style mapo tofu. If those categories do not appeal, choose another place before checking routes.
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2. Pick your station approach
Compare about 3 minutes from Nishi-Kunitachi with about 15 minutes from Tachikawa. Use the JR East timetable to see which station fits your journey. Then check the Tachikawa City map for the walking route.
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3. Match your date to the listed hours
The listed windows are 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00. Tuesday is listed only 11:00–14:00. Monday is listed as closed. Re-check these on the JRE listing before you travel.
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4. Read the dish names you are likely to see
Use the dish guide to understand mapo tofu, tantanmen, mala tang, and gyoza categories as they appear in public listings. Do not assume a specific dish is available. The lunch examples rotate weekly.
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5. Open the official source and confirm
Before leaving, open the official venue homepage or JRE listing. Check current hours, closed days, parking notes, and menu information. If you are a group organiser, also confirm course terms directly.
Direct answers
Questions to settle before the trip
Is this the official website for Yan Yan?
No. This is an independent visitor guide. It is not the restaurant's official website and does not speak for the restaurant. The official homepage is yanyan1.web.fc2.com, and the JRE Mall Ekitoma listing is another public source.
Can I book a table through this guide?
No. This guide does not accept reservations and has no booking form. Use the official venue page or JRE listing to find current contact and reservation details.
Which station is closer to Yan Yan?
The venue's access page says about 3 minutes on foot from Nishi-Kunitachi Station and about 15 minutes from Tachikawa Station. Nishi-Kunitachi is on the Nambu Line, with services toward Tachikawa and toward Noborito and Kawasaki.
What dishes are named in the public listings?
The JRE listing names Sichuan dishes, mala tang, and large handmade fried gyoza. The venue's own pages also mention handmade gyoza and Sichuan-style mapo tofu. The lunch page names rotating examples such as mapo tofu, Sichuan-style mapo tofu, black sesame tantanmen, shrimp in chilli sauce, and black-pepper chicken.
Is parking available?
The venue's access page says parking is available. Treat that as a stated feature and confirm current parking details on the official page before you drive.
Can I visit with a large group?
The venue's course page says courses are accepted for groups of 4 to 50 and can change seasonally. Confirm current terms, timing, and availability directly through the official venue page or JRE listing.
Ready to verify?
Open the official listing on the day you travel.
Check the hours, closed day, route and current menu information before setting out.
Open the JRE listing