Chuka Soba Efu
Kōhoku, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
An eight-seat ramen counter in Yokohama's Tsunashima neighborhood, Chuka Soba Efu has earned five consecutive Tabelog 100 Ramen KANAGAWA selections (2021–2025) for its homemade whole-wheat noodles and clean, dashi-driven broths at JPY 1,000–1,999 per bowl. No reservations, cash only, a lunch-only window that sells out by 3 PM most days; arrive early or risk missing the soup.
About Chuka Soba Efu
Chuka Soba Efu is a Yokohama venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and daytime hours from 11:30 AM to 3 PM on most days. It is closed on Tuesdays, the dress code is casual. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 recognition.
A straightforward plan is simple: go during the posted daytime window, avoid Tuesday, budget within the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, dress casually.
What to Expect
The confirmed information supports a casual visit in Yokohama during daytime service. Specifics such as seat count, queue length, ordering format, payment method, station access, language support should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Particular dishes, noodle styles, ingredients, dietary accommodations should also be confirmed directly with the venue before going.
How It Fits Among Notable Dining Options
Chuka Soba Efu can be considered alongside other notable dining options such as Rakkyo & Star, Hi, How Are You, Hikage, TOTSZEN BAKER’S KITCHEN, Champs de Ble, but the key points for Chuka Soba Efu are its Yokohama location, JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, casual dress code, posted daytime hours, Tuesday closure, 2025 Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA recognition.
Reservations: Not specified. Timing: Posted hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Tuesday is closed. Dress: Casual. Budget: JPY 1,000–1,999. Getting there: Yokohama. Best for: Diners looking for a casual Yokohama stop with a modest price range. For a broader Yokohama dining overview, see our full Yokohama restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-22-14 Tsunashimanishi, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-0053, Japan
- Website
- mobile.twitter.com/efu_tsunashima
- Phone
- +81 45-717-7622
Venue details
Ambiance
A modest, neighborhood ramen counter atmosphere focused on a straightforward, no-frills lunch service.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-22-14 Tsunashimanishi, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-0053, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Rakkyo & Star, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- TOTSZEN BAKER’S KITCHEN, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Hi, How Are You, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Hikage, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Champs de Ble, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Among Yokohama's Tabelog-recognized ramen shops, Chuka Soba Efu offers the most consistent track record at the lowest price. Five years on the Tabelog 100 Ramen list (2021–2025) and a sub-JPY 2,000 price point make it a safer bet than more experimental peers. Rakkyo & Star runs JPY 2,000–2,999 and leans toward a modern izakaya-ramen hybrid with small plates and sake; go there if you want a longer, more social meal. For pure bowl-to-bowl value, Hi, How Are You and Hikage compete in the same JPY 1,000–1,999 range, but neither has the same depth of Tabelog recognition year over year.
If you're prioritizing booking ease and flexibility, Chuka Soba Efu's no-reservation, lunch-only format is a drawback. Walk-ins mean potential queues, the 11:30 AM–3 PM window (sold out by 2 PM most days) requires precise timing. Rakkyo & Star accepts reservations and stays open for dinner, making it a better choice if you're coordinating a group or arriving in the evening. Solo diners and ramen enthusiasts chasing Tabelog pedigree will find Chuka Soba Efu worth the logistical trade-offs; families or travelers on a tight schedule may prefer the broader hours and casual atmosphere at Hikage.
For context beyond ramen, TOTSZEN BAKER'S KITCHEN and Champs de Ble are bakery-café options under JPY 1,000, better for a light lunch or snack than a dedicated bowl. If you're building a Yokohama food day, pair Chuka Soba Efu with a later dinner reservation at one of the city's izakayas or a visit to our full Yokohama restaurants guide for broader dining intel.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Chuka Soba Efu?
Reservation details are not specified. The hours are 11:30 AM to 3 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Tuesday is closed.
What should a first-timer know about Chuka Soba Efu?
Chuka Soba Efu is in Yokohama, has a price range of JPY 1,000-1,999, has a casual dress code. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 recognition.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chuka Soba Efu?
The hours are daytime only: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Tuesday is closed. No dinner hours are listed.
Can Chuka Soba Efu accommodate groups?
What are alternatives to Chuka Soba Efu in Yokohama?
For other dining ideas, consider the wider Yokohama dining scene. Comparisons include Rakkyo & Star, Hi, How Are You, Hikage, TOTSZEN BAKER’S KITCHEN, Champs de Ble.
