China Hime Hana
Shōwa, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
A 20-seat counter-only Chinese restaurant in Showa Ward that earned Tabelog 100 recognition with Sichuan-leaning cooking priced at JPY 5,000-5,999 for dinner and JPY 1,000-1,999 at lunch. The format is casual — cash-only, counter seating, wine-focused beverage program — but the kitchen delivers the technical precision that justifies the award.
About China Hime Hana
China Hime Hana is a Nagoya venue with lunch and dinner price bands: lunch is listed at JPY 1,000-1,999, and dinner at JPY 5,000-5,999. It is also associated with the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine EAST 2026 list. Key practical details include price, hours, Nagoya location, and recognition.
The Format
For seat count, room layout, reservation rules, payment methods, parking, chef details, menu structure, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or a drinks program, confirm directly with the venue before you go. China Hime Hana operates in Nagoya with both lunch and dinner pricing listed, and with a weekly schedule that includes a regular Thursday closure.
When to Go
Lunch is listed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Dinner is listed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30-9 PM. Thursday is closed. Friday is dinner-only in the listed hours. The listed price bands are JPY 1,000-1,999 for lunch and JPY 5,000-5,999 for dinner.
How It Fits Into a Nagoya Dining Plan
China Hime Hana is a Nagoya venue to note if you are looking for a place with a Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine EAST 2026 association. Its price range lists lunch at JPY 1,000-1,999 and dinner at JPY 5,000-5,999. For comparison within a broader dining itinerary, you might also look at other Nagoya venues such as Patsu Curry or Hama Gen, while treating them as different styles of dining rather than direct substitutes.
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Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-10-2 Hirojitori, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0854, Japan
- Website
- facebook.com/p/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E8%8F%9C%E3%81%B2%E3%82%81%E3%81%AF%E8%8F%9C-100050038287123/?locale=ja_JP
- Phone
- +81 52-852-5812
Venue details
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Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Casual
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-10-2 Hirojitori, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0854, Japan
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-10-2 Hirojitori, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0854, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hama Gen, Sushi, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
- Patsu Curry, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- ヴィチーノ, Notable alternative
- Ramen Kanade, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Ramen Suiren, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
China Hime Hana sits at the accessible end of Nagoya's Tabelog-recognized Chinese dining tier, pricing dinner at JPY 5,000-5,999 where competitors like Hama Gen charge JPY 30,000-39,999 for omakase sushi. The trade-off is format: you're seated at a 20-person counter with no private rooms, paying cash, and navigating a one-drink minimum at dinner. If you want fine-dining ambiance with your Tabelog 100 meal, Hama Gen delivers fuller service and a liquor license that accepts cards. If you prioritize technical cooking over setting and want to spend a fifth of the price, book here.
For quick, budget-focused meals, Patsu Curry, Ramen Kanade, and Ramen Suiren all serve lunch under JPY 2,000, but none carry Tabelog 100 credentials. China Hime Hana's lunch pricing overlaps with that casual tier (JPY 1,000-1,999) while maintaining the kitchen precision that earned its national ranking. If you're choosing between a quick ramen bowl and a Tabelog-recognized Chinese lunch, this is the middle path: counter-casual format, award-level execution, neighborhood pricing.
Booking is easier here than at Hama Gen, reservations are available but not essential, and walk-ins often secure counter seats outside peak lunch hours. The wine program sets it apart from ramen-focused peers, and the cash-only policy keeps it off the radar of tourists who default to card-accepting venues. If you're a Nagoya local looking for repeat-visit value or a visitor willing to carry yen, this is the better deal. If you want the full fine-dining experience with multiple payment options and private seating, allocate the budget for Hama Gen instead.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book China Hime Hana?
Can I eat at the bar at China Hime Hana?
Is lunch or dinner better at China Hime Hana?
Choose based on timing and budget. The lunch price band is JPY 1,000-1,999, with lunch listed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. The dinner price band is JPY 5,000-5,999, with dinner listed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30-9 PM.
Is the tasting menu worth it at China Hime Hana?
The pricing is JPY 1,000-1,999 for lunch and JPY 5,000-5,999 for dinner; ask the venue directly for current menu details.
