Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Chuka Ginza Tei

Name: Chuka Ginza Tei
Address: 7 Chome-11-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-3571-6450
Price range: JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999

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About Chuka Ginza Tei

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.

Chuka Ginza Tei is a Tokyo venue with verified weekday hours that run from 11:30 AM to 1 AM, Monday through Friday. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The verified price information 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. Beyond those facts, specific details about seating, reservations, payment methods, dishes, service format, or neighborhood location are not verified here, so plan around the confirmed basics: Tokyo, weekday service, late hours, modest pricing, and the listed recognition.

Verified Hours and Planning Notes

Specific seating layout and reservation rules are not verified in the available data, so it is safest not to assume a counter-only room, a particular seat count, or walk-in-only service. What is verified 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 verified 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 based on the verified information here. 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 verified in the available facts. Treat Chuka Ginza Tei as a Tokyo listing rather than relying on unconfirmed directions or venue-format details. Solo diners, couples, and groups should confirm practical details directly if seating or timing is important.

Specific dishes and menu format are not verified here. 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 verified weekday hours until 1 AM may be useful for late planning. Keep expectations grounded: the verified 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chuka Ginza Tei good for solo dining?

Solo dining may be possible, but the verified data does not confirm the seating layout, seat count, or service format. What is confirmed is the Tokyo location, weekday hours from 11:30 AM to 1 AM, and a listed price range from JPY 999 to JPY 1,999.

Is lunch or dinner better at Chuka Ginza Tei?

The verified hours are 11:30 AM to 1 AM Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday closed. The available data does not verify separate lunch or dinner menus, so choose based on timing rather than assuming a different format or price by meal period.

What should I wear to Chuka Ginza Tei?

No verified dress code is available. Specific attire requirements are not confirmed here.

Can I eat at the bar at Chuka Ginza Tei?

The verified data does not confirm whether Chuka Ginza Tei has bar seating, counter seating, tables, or private rooms. If seating style matters, confirm directly before visiting.

Is Chuka Ginza Tei good for a special occasion?

The verified 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 verified 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 verified here, so judge it on the confirmed price, hours, city, and recognition.

Location

7 Chome-11-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

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How Easy to Book: Chuka Ginza Tei vs. Peers

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
Chuka Ginza Tei		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999	Easy
Arai			Unknown
Sushi Kanesaka	Sushi	¥¥¥¥	Unknown
Ginza Inaba		JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999	Unknown
Ginza Kani Matsu	Crab, Japanese Cuisine	JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999 JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999	Unknown
Takeru			Unknown

What to weigh when choosing between Chuka Ginza Tei and comparable nearby venues.

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

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.