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Chuuka Soba Tochinoha

Rating86SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Google 4.5 / 200 reviews (highest in Tochigi City).
4.5
Second brand of Mendo HOME, total 2 locations in the group (not a chain).
Uses historic storehouse building in Kura town.
Featured in Ramen Walker and received Ramen Walker Grand Prix Tochigi Bronze Award.
Uses locally produced Tochigi Wagyu.
No PR.
At 1,250-1,300 yen, multiple reviews say 'this quality at this price is extraordinary' (price_range:2 exception applied).
Zero negative information found.
Popular Dishes
Aged Soy Sauce Soba with Seasoned Egg (1,250 yen)
熟成醤油そば 味玉付(1,250円)
Tochinoha-style Meat Soba (1,300 yen)
とちの葉流 肉そば(1,300円)
Tochigi Wagyu Tantan Noodle
とちぎ和牛担々麺
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Opened in August 2023 in the historic Kura town as a second brand of Tochigi City's popular Mendo HOME. Occupies a historic storehouse with only 8 counter seats. Known for aged soy sauce soup and Tochigi Wagyu beef dishes. Google 4.5/200 reviews, the highest-rated ramen shop in Tochigi City.

Reviews: 'Amazing that you can eat such authentic chuuka soba in the Kura town', 'wagyu ramen for 1,300 yen is a miracle', 'watching the craftsman work at the counter is the best experience'. Google 4.5/200 reviews, top-rated in Tochigi City.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-15:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-15:00
Regular HolidayThursday(臨時休業あり・売切終了)
Access
In Kaemoncho (Kura-no-Machi area), Tochigi City. Small shop with only 8 counter seats. Parking 1 min walk. May sell out early. Very popular, crowds from opening at 11:00.
2-11 Kaemoncho, Tochigi City, Tochigi
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Chuuka Soba Tochinoha

Rating86SCORE
Popular Dishes
Aged Soy Sauce Soba with Seasoned Egg (1,250 yen)
熟成醤油そば 味玉付(1,250円)
Tochinoha-style Meat Soba (1,300 yen)
とちの葉流 肉そば(1,300円)
Tochigi Wagyu Tantan Noodle
とちぎ和牛担々麺
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-15:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-15:00
Regular HolidayThursday(臨時休業あり・売切終了)
Access
In Kaemoncho (Kura-no-Machi area), Tochigi City. Small shop with only 8 counter seats. Parking 1 min walk. May sell out early. Very popular, crowds from opening at 11:00.
2-11 Kaemoncho, Tochigi City, Tochigi
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Google 4.5 / 200 reviews (highest in Tochigi City).
4.5
Second brand of Mendo HOME, total 2 locations in the group (not a chain).
Uses historic storehouse building in Kura town.
Featured in Ramen Walker and received Ramen Walker Grand Prix Tochigi Bronze Award.
Uses locally produced Tochigi Wagyu.
No PR.
At 1,250-1,300 yen, multiple reviews say 'this quality at this price is extraordinary' (price_range:2 exception applied).
Zero negative information found.
86SCORE
What a score of 86 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Opened in August 2023 in the historic Kura town as a second brand of Tochigi City's popular Mendo HOME. Occupies a historic storehouse with only 8 counter seats. Known for aged soy sauce soup and Tochigi Wagyu beef dishes. Google 4.5/200 reviews, the highest-rated ramen shop in Tochigi City.

Reviews: 'Amazing that you can eat such authentic chuuka soba in the Kura town', 'wagyu ramen for 1,300 yen is a miracle', 'watching the craftsman work at the counter is the best experience'. Google 4.5/200 reviews, top-rated in Tochigi City.

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