noun
A straightforward term for a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. Often used in casual conversation.
駅前に新しい中華料理屋ができた。
A new Chinese restaurant opened in front of the station.
今夜は中華料理屋で食べよう。
Let's eat at a Chinese restaurant tonight.
Compound of 中華 (Chinese) + 料理 (cuisine) + 屋 (shop/restaurant). A transparent modern formation.