Restaurant in Ikoma-gun, Japan

Ippei Chan

Name: Ippei Chan
Address: 5 Chome-15-33 Okidome, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0123, Japan, Ikoma-gun, JP
Telephone: +81 745-27-3901
Price range: JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown

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About Ippei Chan

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.

Ippei Chan is a dining option in Ikoma-gun with verified weekday hours, casual dress, and a modest listed price range. The available price information 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 is the clearest verified signal available here, alongside basic practical details such as price, hours, and dress code. Beyond that, specific claims about the seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, chef, menu, or exact location details are not verified in the available record.

The verified hours show two weekday service windows: 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 the verified schedule lists Saturday and Sunday as closed.

Casual dress is appropriate. Other operational details often useful to travelers, such as reservations, payment methods, phone contact, seat count, takeaway, delivery, parking, or wait times, are not verified here, so plan with flexibility rather than relying on unconfirmed specifics.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ippei Chan good for solo dining?

The verified information does not specify seating layout or whether the venue is especially suited to solo dining. What is verified is that 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 verified for Ippei Chan, so formal attire is not required.

Can I eat at the bar at Ippei Chan?

The verified information does not confirm bar or counter seating. Treat the seating format as unverified and plan based on the confirmed hours and location in Ikoma-gun.

Is lunch or dinner better at Ippei Chan?

Both midday and evening weekday hours are verified: 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The available price information lists modest spending around JPY 999 to JPY 1,999, but no verified menu details distinguish lunch from dinner.

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.

Location

5 Chome-15-33 Okidome, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0123, Japan

Ikoma-gun, Japan

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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

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.