Chuka Ginza Tei
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
Why go
A 16-seat counter in Ginza serving hand-pulled noodles and dumplings until 1 AM weeknights for JPY 1,000 to JPY 2,000. Tabelog 100 recognition confirms consistent technique, and the no-reservation, cash-only format keeps things quick and affordable in a neighborhood where most late-night options cost three times as much.
About Chuka Ginza Tei
Chuka Ginza Tei is a Tokyo venue with weekday hours that run from 11:30 AM to 1 AM, Monday through Friday. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The price range places it in a low spend range, from JPY 999 to JPY 1,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026. Plan around the confirmed basics: Tokyo, weekday service, late hours, modest pricing, and the listed recognition.
Hours and Planning Notes
Specific seating layout and reservation rules are not confirmed, so it is safest not to assume a counter-only room, a particular seat count, or walk-in-only service. What is confirmed is the operating schedule: Chuka Ginza Tei opens at 11:30 AM and runs until 1 AM from Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday closed. If timing matters, especially for a late meal, confirm current availability directly before going.
What You're Paying For and How It Compares
At a range of JPY 999 to JPY 1,999, Chuka Ginza Tei sits at a modest price point for Tokyo dining. Sushi Kanesaka, Ginza Kani Matsu, and Ginza Inaba are useful only as broader comparison points, not as direct substitutes on format or price. The clearest confirmed appeal is simple: a Tokyo venue with late weekday hours, low listed pricing, and Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 recognition.
Payment methods, parking, station access, exact address, and seating arrangements are not confirmed. Solo diners, couples, and groups should confirm practical details directly if seating or timing is important.
Specific dishes and menu format are not confirmed. The Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 listing supports describing the venue within Chinese cuisine recognition, but it does not verify particular noodles, dumplings, tasting menus, specials, or signature dishes. If you are staying in Tokyo hotels and want a modestly priced late weekday meal, the confirmed hours and price range make Chuka Ginza Tei worth checking against your schedule.
Exploring Tokyo's restaurant scene often means balancing high-end meals with practical, lower-priced options. Chuka Ginza Tei's weekday hours until 1 AM may be useful for late planning. Keep expectations grounded: the facts support the city, hours, price range, and 2026 Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine recognition, but not specific claims about seating, dishes, payment, or service style.
Planning details
- Location
- 7 Chome-11-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13054334
- Phone
- +81 3-3571-6450
Venue details
Ambiance
Nostalgic Showa-era neighborhood Chinese joint with a simple counter-only layout, bright and functional rather than decorative, often busy and energetic at lunch with diners sitting elbow-to-elbow in a casual, no-frills atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- ramen
- gyoza
- fried rice
- mapo harusame
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7 Chome-11-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Planning details
Location
7 Chome-11-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Arai, Notable alternative
- Sushi Kanesaka, Sushi, ¥¥¥¥
- Ginza Inaba, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Ginza Kani Matsu, Crab, Japanese Cuisine, JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999 JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999
- Takeru, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000 to JPY 2,000, Chuka Ginza Tei sits in a different price universe than most Ginza dining. Sushi Kanesaka charges JPY 30,000-plus for omakase, Ginza Kani Matsu runs JPY 50,000 to JPY 60,000 for kaiseki, and even Ginza Inaba asks JPY 8,000 to JPY 10,000 for lunch. The counter-only, no-reservation format here prioritizes speed and accessibility over the private-room polish those spots deliver. If you need late-night Chinese food in Ginza and want to stay under JPY 3,000, this is the clearest answer, no other Tabelog 100 venue in the neighborhood operates past midnight at this price.
Arai and Takeru offer more refined settings and deeper menus, but neither stays open until 1 AM, and both require advance planning. Chuka Ginza Tei's walk-in model means you trade reservation convenience for immediate availability, arrive during peak lunch or early dinner and expect a wait, but show up after 10 PM and you'll likely find a seat within minutes. The cash-only policy and counter-only seating make this a poor choice for business meals or groups larger than three, but solo diners and pairs hunting for quality at izakaya prices will find better value here than at any nearby alternative. If you're balancing a splurge meal elsewhere with a budget-conscious backup, this is the backup that won't feel like a compromise.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Chuka Ginza Tei?
The hours are 11:30 AM to 1 AM Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Separate lunch or dinner menus are not confirmed, so choose based on timing rather than assuming a different format or price by meal period.
Is Chuka Ginza Tei good for a special occasion?
The information supports Chuka Ginza Tei as a modestly priced Tokyo option with weekday hours until 1 AM. It does not confirm private rooms, tableside service, reservations, or a special-occasion format. Ginza Kani Matsu may be worth considering separately as another comparisons point.
Is Chuka Ginza Tei worth the price?
Based on the price range of JPY 999 to JPY 1,999 and its Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 listing, Chuka Ginza Tei has confirmed recognition at a low spend level. Claims about specific dishes, seating, or payment methods are not confirmed, so judge it on the confirmed price, hours, city, and recognition.
