Ippei Chan
Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun
Restaurant in Ikoma-gun, Japan
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Price
$1–10per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A six-seat Korean counter in rural Nara that earned a spot on Tabelog's 2024 Asian & Ethnic Cuisine WEST 100 list. Dinner runs JPY 1,000–1,999, lunch under JPY 999. Walk-ins only, cash only, closed weekends. Worth the trip if you're visiting Horyuji Temple and want a simple meal without the Osaka commute.
About Ippei Chan
Ippei Chan is a dining option in Ikoma-gun with weekday hours, casual dress, and a modest price range. The price range places visits around JPY 999 to JPY 1,999, and the schedule shows service on Monday through Friday, with closures on Saturday and Sunday. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024 recognition.
What the Tabelog Recognition Tells You
Ippei Chan appears in the 2024 Tabelog 100 selection for the Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine WEST category. That recognition sits alongside basic practical details such as price, hours, and dress code.
Hours are 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday are closed. The listed spending range is modest, with price information around JPY 999 to JPY 1,999, making it a relatively approachable stop if you are planning a weekday meal in Ikoma-gun.
How It Fits the Late-Night Nara Landscape
Ippei Chan's evening hours run from 5–8:30 PM on weekdays, so it should not be treated as a true late-night option. The practical takeaway is simpler: it is a weekday venue with both midday and evening hours, and weekend visits should be avoided because Saturday and Sunday are closed.
Casual dress is appropriate. For operational details often useful to travelers, such as reservations, payment methods, phone contact, seat count, takeaway, delivery, parking, or wait times, plan with flexibility rather than relying on assumptions.
For comparison planning, you can consider other named dining options such as Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo, GENMAIAN, Kamaage Udon Suzuan, Teuchi Soba Hayashi, or æ æ¨, as well as other dining in Ikoma-gun more generally. For more local planning, explore our full Ikoma-gun restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Chome-15-33 Okidome, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0123, Japan
- Website
- kazr700.gorp.jp
- Phone
- +81-50-5487-2057
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, homey counter shop with just six seats, relaxed conversational noise, and an unpretentious, at-home feel ideal for solo diners or two people dropping in for a casual meal.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Counter dining
Signature Dishes
- Spicy miso gukbap set
- Gukbap with glass noodles topping
- Gukbap with tofu topping
- Gukbap with tteok (Korean rice cake) topping
- Gukbap with cheese topping
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Chome-15-33 Okidome, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0123, Japan
Planning details
Location
5 Chome-15-33 Okidome, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0123, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- æ æ¨, Notable alternative
- GENMAIAN, Japanese, ¥
- Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Teuchi Soba Hayashi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Kamaage Udon Suzuan, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Ippei Chan's Tabelog 100 recognition sets it apart in a region better known for udon and soba. Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo operates in the same JPY 1,000–1,999 range but focuses on ramen; if you want noodle variety, book both across two nights. Teuchi Soba Hayashi and Kamaage Udon Suzuan offer traditional Japanese noodle formats at similar prices, but neither carries the Tabelog accolade. GENMAIAN delivers Japanese cuisine at a lower entry point (¥), making it the value pick if Korean food isn't a priority.
For solo diners, Ippei Chan's counter setup is more welcoming than table-service spots. The no-reservation policy levels the playing field, locals and travelers compete for the same six seats. If you're planning a temple-circuit day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, this is the lunch or early-dinner stop that rewards the detour. If you're looking for a polished room or extended hours, head back to the city instead.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ippei Chan good for solo dining?
Solo diners should plan around the key practical details: Ippei Chan is in Ikoma-gun, has casual dress, and is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM.
What should I wear to Ippei Chan?
Casual dress is appropriate for Ippei Chan, so formal attire is not required.
Can I eat at the bar at Ippei Chan?
If bar or counter seating matters, check with the restaurant before going. Ippei Chan is in Ikoma-gun and is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ippei Chan?
Choose lunch or dinner based on timing: Ippei Chan is open 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The price range is modest, around JPY 999 to JPY 1,999.
What are alternatives to Ippei Chan?
For comparison planning, other named options to consider include GENMAIAN, Kamaage Udon Suzuan, Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo, Teuchi Soba Hayashi, and æ æ¨. You can also look at other dining in Ikoma-gun more generally.
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