Chatora Hanten
Suwa-gun
Restaurant in Suwa-gun, Japan
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Price
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Tabelog 100 Chinese EAST 2023–2026, this Fujimi neighborhood spot delivers consistent wok-fried and braised Chinese cooking at JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 lunch. Cash-only, reservations accepted, parking available, and private-use option for small groups. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays; no Saturday lunch.
About Chatora Hanten
Chatora Hanten is a Suwa-gun venue with lunch and dinner price bands: dinner is listed at JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999, and lunch at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Its hours are specific: lunch is listed on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, while dinner is listed on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The venue is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Tabelog 100 Signal and What It Means Here
Chatora Hanten appears on the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine EAST list for 2026. That recognition is the clearest context for the venue, alongside its Suwa-gun location, price bands, and opening hours. This guide focuses on those essentials rather than making claims about the room, service style, chef, menu format, or specific dishes.
What to Try Across Two or Three Visits
Check the current menu when you arrive and ask the venue what is available that day. The price range suggests a lunch option in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 band and a dinner option in the JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 band.
Lunch is listed for Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Dinner is listed for Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The venue is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Saturday is listed for dinner service only. Because the hours are narrow, check the latest opening status before making a special trip.
For the wider area, compare Chatora Hanten with other Pearl-listed venues such as Chatora Hanten, or look at other dining in Suwa-gun generically. Pearl also covers nearby and regional options such as Asian Yatai Gohan Gogo Kichi Shokudo, Ca’enne, Kobuchisawa Izutsuya, Nakano Ya, and OTTO SETTE, but each should be considered separately rather than treated as interchangeable with Chatora Hanten.
Planning details
- Location
- 10007-9 Ochiai, Fujimi, Suwa District, Nagano 399-0214, Japan
- Website
- chatorahanten.com
- Phone
- +81 80-4343-6769
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, homely Chinese eatery with a relaxed, quiet atmosphere, simple décor, and a local, family-friendly feel rather than a formal dining room.
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 10007-9 Ochiai, Fujimi, Suwa District, Nagano 399-0214, Japan
Planning details
Location
10007-9 Ochiai, Fujimi, Suwa District, Nagano 399-0214, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nakano Ya, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
- Kobuchisawa Izutsuya, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Asian Yatai Gohan Gogo Kichi Shokudo, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- OTTO SETTE, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Ca’enne, ITALIAN FOOD, ITALIAN FOOD
Restaurant context
Chatora Hanten slots into the middle of Suwa-gun's price and formality spectrum. At JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 dinner and JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 lunch, it undercuts Nakano Ya (JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999) by more than half while delivering Tabelog 100 recognition that the pricier venue also holds. If you want Chinese cooking and care more about technique than ambiance or multi-course pacing, Chatora Hanten is the better value. For even lower spend, Asian Yatai Gohan Gogo Kichi Shokudo offers JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 dinner and JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 lunch, but lacks the award credential and the private-use flexibility.
Booking difficulty is low at Chatora Hanten, phone ahead and you will likely secure a table within a few days. By contrast, OTTO SETTE (JPY 20,000–JPY 29,999) and Kobuchisawa Izutsuya (JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999) cater to diners seeking Western or traditional Japanese formats at higher price tiers; neither competes directly with Chatora Hanten's Chinese focus. If you are visiting Nagano for skiing or onsen and want one Chinese meal without the premium of metro Tokyo's Tabelog 100 Chinese spots, this is the most straightforward choice in the region.
For Italian instead, Ca'enne offers an alternative cuisine lane at an unspecified price point; pricing details are not published, so call ahead if budget is a concern. Among all Suwa-gun Tabelog 100 options, Chatora Hanten delivers the lowest dinner price for the same credential, making it the go-to for travelers who prioritize value over scene or novelty.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatora Hanten good for solo dining?
For solo dining, plan around the listed price bands: ¥4,000-4,999 for dinner and ¥1,000-1,999 for lunch. The venue is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, with Saturday listed for dinner service only.
Can Chatora Hanten accommodate groups?
What should I order at Chatora Hanten?
Check the current menu when you arrive and ask what is available that day.
What should I wear to Chatora Hanten?
Choose attire appropriate for the occasion and confirm with the venue if you need specific guidance.
