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    Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten, Restaurant in Wakayama
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    Tabelog 2025

    Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten

    Tanakaguchi area, Wakayama

    Restaurant in Wakayama, Japan

    The Read

    Price

    $1–10per person

    Why go

    Choose Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten if Wakayama ramen is the point of the stop, not if the meal needs ceremony or a long dining room experience. The JPY 999 price band and Tabelog 100 #59 recognition make it a strong value play, especially beside much pricier Wakayama options like Shintaro and Sushi Gishin.

    About Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten

    Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten is a Wakayama venue with a low price range and a Tabelog 100 #59 placement for 2025. Plan around the essentials: price, hours, city, and recognition.

    Choose it for a low-cost Wakayama meal

    The value case is direct: the price range is JPY 999–JPY 999. It is also noted as Tabelog 100 #59 in 2025 with 3.7 points, which gives it a clear point of reference.

    For a more formal comparison, Hotel de Yoshino is a different kind of meal, while Shintaro and Sushi Gishin should be considered on their own terms rather than as substitutes for a low-cost stop.

    Plan around the confirmed hours

    Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten is open from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is closed on Thursday. Those hours make it flexible across much of the week, but Thursday should be avoided unless you have confirmed a change directly with the venue.

    Seino is another option to research, while Sizen Mukuan and Hotel de Yoshino may suit different dining plans. Sushi Gishin is also a separate comparison point if your budget and priorities are different.

    For wider planning, use the Wakayama restaurants guide, plus other Wakayama dining resources as needed.

    Venue detailsIconic
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextWakayama, Japan

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Location
    Japan, 〒640-8329 Wakayama, Tanakamachi, 4 Chome−84
    Website
    ideshoten.stores.jp
    Phone
    +81 73-424-1689
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Compact, no-frills house-like ramen shop with counter and a few tables, bright but simple, often bustling with lines and quick turnover, focused entirely on the bowls of nostalgic Wakayama-style ramen.

    Tags

    Vibe

    IconicLivelyClassic

    Best For

    SoloCasual HangoutAfter Work

    Experience

    Chefs CounterStandaloneHistoric Building

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Intimate
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Counter dining
    Opened
    1953

    Signature Dishes

    Wakayama-style chuka soba (tonkotsu-shoyu ramen)

    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Japan, 〒640-8329 Wakayama, Tanakamachi, 4 Chome−84

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    11:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Sunday
    11:30 AM–9:30 PM

    Location

    Japan, 〒640-8329 Wakayama, Tanakamachi, 4 Chome−84 · Directions

    +81 73-424-1689

    ideshoten.stores.jp

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Shintaro, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
    • Sizen Mukuan, Notable alternative
    • Seino, Ramen, Ramen
    • Sushi Gishin, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 View spending breakdown
    • Hotel de Yoshino, French, French

    Restaurant context

    For value, Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten is the easiest recommendation in this Wakayama set: its JPY 999 band keeps the decision low-risk, while Shintaro sits at JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and Sushi Gishin at JPY 30,000–JPY 39,999. Choose Shintaro when the meal needs more pacing and structure; choose Sushi Gishin only when sushi is the clear priority and the budget is intentionally higher.

    Seino is the closest cross-shop because it is also listed as ramen, so compare those two first if the goal is a noodle-focused Wakayama stop. Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten is the stronger value call when price sensitivity matters; Seino is the alternate when availability, route, or timing makes it more convenient.

    Sizen Mukuan and Hotel de Yoshino serve different use cases. Sizen Mukuan is the quieter wildcard when the group wants something less ramen-specific, while Hotel de Yoshino is the pick for French cooking and a more formal atmosphere. For a fast, focused, low-spend meal, stay with Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten; for occasion dining, move up the ladder.

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    Compare Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten

    Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide ShotenWakayama
    Tabelog 100 - Ramen - WEST - 2025 · #59
    - JPY 999 - JPY 999
    ShintaroWakayama
    Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
    Sizen MukuanWakayama
    2026 Tabelog Bronze · #415Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - WEST - 2025 · #712025 Tabelog Bronze
    SeinoWakayamaRamen
    2026 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #372025 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #602024 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #502023 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #39
    Sushi GishinWakayama
    Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 · #51
    JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 View spending breakdown
    Hotel de YoshinoWakayamaFrench
    2026 Tabelog Bronze · #1242026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - French - WEST - 2025 · #642025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #3132025 Tabelog Bronze2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2782023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten?

    The basics are simple: it is in Wakayama, the price range is JPY 999–JPY 999, and it has a Tabelog 100 #59 placement for 2025 with 3.7 points.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten?

    Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten is open from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Thursday closed. Choose the time that best fits your schedule, and avoid Thursday unless you have confirmed updated hours.

    Is Chuka Soba Senmon Ten Ide Shoten worth the price?

    It is a value-focused candidate if the price range is accurate for your visit: JPY 999–JPY 999. Its Tabelog 100 #59 placement for 2025 also gives it a useful point of reference.