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    Chuka Soba Nishikawa, Restaurant in Tokyo
    Restaurant
    Tabelog 2025

    Chuka Soba Nishikawa

    Setagaya, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    $1–10per person

    Why go

    Chuka Soba Nishikawa is worth targeting for a focused Setagaya ramen lunch, especially at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 with Tabelog 100 recognition. It suits solo diners or pairs better than groups, and it is a stronger casual-value play than a formal special-occasion meal.

    About Chuka Soba Nishikawa

    Chuka Soba Nishikawa is a Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Its posted hours are limited to Thursday through Sunday, 11 AM–2:30 PM, with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday closed. Its Tabelog 100 #90 (2025) listing with 3.8 points makes it a useful candidate for diners comparing Tokyo options in this price range.

    A low-spend Tokyo stop with limited posted hours

    The practical decision is direct: Chuka Soba Nishikawa is open from 11 AM to 2:30 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and is closed Monday through Wednesday. Plan around that narrow service window rather than assuming evening availability.

    Chuka Soba Nishikawa sits in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price band with Tabelog 100 #90 (2025) recognition with 3.8 points.

    Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop

    Pick Chuka Soba Nishikawa when the priority is a Tokyo meal in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 range during its posted Thursday-to-Sunday midday hours. Ramen MAIKAGURA is another named option to compare when you are weighing dining plans. Sri Mangalam A/C Soshigaya-Okura Soshigaya ookura ten and Creperie Tirol may also be useful reference points, depending on what kind of meal you want.

    For a different kind of occasion, consider Quatre Vingt Douze or Sushi Ikki as separate comparison points rather than direct substitutes. For broader planning, use the Tokyo restaurants guide, plus the Tokyo hotels guide, the Tokyo bars guide, the Tokyo wineries guide, and the Tokyo experiences guide.

    For other dining ideas, compare Chuka Soba Nishikawa with additional options that fit your preferred meal style and schedule. The strongest planning details are its Tokyo location, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range, Thursday-to-Sunday 11 AM–2:30 PM hours, and Tabelog 100 #90 (2025) recognition with 3.8 points.

    Venue detailsClassic
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextTokyo, Japan

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    2 Chome-15-10 Kinuta, Setagaya City, Tokyo 157-0073, Japan
    Website
    mobile.twitter.com/nishikawa201709
    Phone
    +81 90-9152-9673
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Small, no-frills ramen counter atmosphere with a focused lunch-service rhythm and a neighborhood shop feel.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicCozy

    Best For

    SoloCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Counter dining
    Opened
    2017

    Signature Dishes

    • chukasoba
    • tsukesoba
    • niboshi shio ramen
    • niboshi shoyu ramen
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    2 Chome-15-10 Kinuta, Setagaya City, Tokyo 157-0073, Japan

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    11 AM–2:30 PM
    Friday
    11 AM–2:30 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM–2:30 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM–2:30 PM

    Location

    2 Chome-15-10 Kinuta, Setagaya City, Tokyo 157-0073, Japan · Directions

    +81 90-9152-9673

    mobile.twitter.com/nishikawa201709

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Where to go if this does not fit

    If the issue is location, try Ramen MAIKAGURA for a similar low-price ramen plan elsewhere in Tokyo. If the issue is occasion style, Quatre Vingt Douze or Sushi Ikki makes more sense for a longer, more formal meal.

    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Tokyo

    Against Ramen MAIKAGURA, Chuka Soba Nishikawa competes on the same low-spend ramen logic: both sit around JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, so the deciding factor is location and which side of Tokyo fits the day. Choose Nishikawa for a Setagaya-focused lunch with Tabelog 100 recognition; choose Ramen MAIKAGURA if that address is easier for the rest of the itinerary.

    Quatre Vingt Douze and Sushi Ikki are not direct substitutes. They sit in a higher ¥¥¥ tier and make more sense for a date, business meal, or celebration where pacing, service, and a longer room experience matter. Nishikawa is the value pick when the meal itself is the point and the budget should stay tight.

    For casual cross-shopping, Sri Mangalam A/C Soshigaya-Okura Soshigaya ookura ten offers a nearby, still-accessible price band for diners who do not want ramen, while Creperie Tirol is better treated as a sweet stop than a meal replacement. If booking difficulty is the concern, Nishikawa's easy profile makes it a safer casual plan than the higher-tier options.

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    Chuka Soba Nishikawa Tokyo and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    Chuka Soba NishikawaTokyo
    Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 · #90
    		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    Ramen MAIKAGURATokyo
    Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 · #25
    		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    Quatre Vingt DouzeTokyoFrench
    2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    		¥¥¥
    Sushi IkkiTokyoSushi
    2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    		¥¥¥
    Sri Mangalam A/C Soshigaya-Okura Soshigaya ookura tenTokyoNo published awardsJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
    Creperie TirolTokyo
    Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO - 2023 · #72
    		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

    How Chuka Soba Nishikawa Tokyo compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Chuka Soba Nishikawa?

    Given the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range, plan practically and check directly with the venue if you need specific dress-code guidance.

    Is Chuka Soba Nishikawa worth the price?

    It may be worth considering if you want a Tokyo dining option in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 range. The Tabelog 100 #90 (2025) listing with 3.8 points provides an external recognition signal.

    Is midday or evening better at Chuka Soba Nishikawa?

    The posted hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday closed. Plan for midday rather than assuming evening availability.

    What should a first-timer know about Chuka Soba Nishikawa?

    Plan around the limited posted hours: Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM–2:30 PM. The key details are the Tokyo location, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price range, and Tabelog 100 #90 (2025) recognition with 3.8 points.