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Daikan Honten

Rating88SCORE
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。
Japan's oldest Chinese noodle shop, founded 1912 (Taisho era).
Tabelog 3.55/751 reviews, TripAdvisor 3.8 (8th of 834 in Amagasaki).
3.55
Originator of ankake chanpon.
Temporary suspension of ankake chanpon in Nov 2025, resumed on weekdays in Dec 2025 (not a closure).
One blog post titled 'coming less frequently' found, but the content is about an order mix-up and menu change (removing vegetables from a dish), not a catastrophic quality decline; the same author wrote 'I'll probably be back next year.' No PR deals.
Not a chain.
Multilingual menus reflect historical fame-based inbound demand.
Popular Dishes
Ankake Chanpon (¥1,140)
あんかけチャンポン(1,140円)
Chinese Noodle Soup (¥650)
中華そば(650円)
Fried Rice (¥850)
焼きめし(850円)
Special Ankake Chanpon
特製あんかけチャンポン
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in the Taisho era (1912), this legendary Amagasaki restaurant is known as Japan's oldest surviving Chinese noodle shop. Its signature soy-sauce tare, matured through over 110 years of continuous replenishment, and handmade noodles kneaded by foot—a craft passed down for four generations—are its pride. The originator of Amagasaki's local specialty 'Ankake Chanpon,' with the vegetable-packed ankake version priced at ¥1,140. Tabelog 3.55/751 reviews, TripAdvisor 3.8 (ranked 8th of 834 in Amagasaki)—outstanding recognition. English, Chinese, and Korean menus available. Takeout and mail order available. Also selected for Hyogo Prefecture's Terroir Journey.

"Japan's oldest Chinese noodle shop—the depth of a soy-sauce tare replenished for over 100 years." "The ankake chanpon is a must-eat when visiting Amagasaki." "This taste cannot be found anywhere else." "The four-generation handmade noodles are totally different from anything else."

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-19:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:30-19:00
Regular HolidayWednesday
Phone06-6411-9583Call
Access
4-min walk from Hanshin Amagasaki Station. Cash only. English, Chinese, and Korean menus available. Takeout and mail order available. 28 seats.
3-29 Kandanakamidori, Amagasaki, Hyogo
English Menu:AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Daikan Honten

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Ankake Chanpon (¥1,140)
あんかけチャンポン(1,140円)
Chinese Noodle Soup (¥650)
中華そば(650円)
Fried Rice (¥850)
焼きめし(850円)
Special Ankake Chanpon
特製あんかけチャンポン
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-19:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:30-19:00
Regular HolidayWednesday
Access
4-min walk from Hanshin Amagasaki Station. Cash only. English, Chinese, and Korean menus available. Takeout and mail order available. 28 seats.
3-29 Kandanakamidori, Amagasaki, Hyogo
Phone06-6411-9583
English Menu: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。
Japan's oldest Chinese noodle shop, founded 1912 (Taisho era).
Tabelog 3.55/751 reviews, TripAdvisor 3.8 (8th of 834 in Amagasaki).
3.55
Originator of ankake chanpon.
Temporary suspension of ankake chanpon in Nov 2025, resumed on weekdays in Dec 2025 (not a closure).
One blog post titled 'coming less frequently' found, but the content is about an order mix-up and menu change (removing vegetables from a dish), not a catastrophic quality decline; the same author wrote 'I'll probably be back next year.' No PR deals.
Not a chain.
Multilingual menus reflect historical fame-based inbound demand.
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in the Taisho era (1912), this legendary Amagasaki restaurant is known as Japan's oldest surviving Chinese noodle shop. Its signature soy-sauce tare, matured through over 110 years of continuous replenishment, and handmade noodles kneaded by foot—a craft passed down for four generations—are its pride. The originator of Amagasaki's local specialty 'Ankake Chanpon,' with the vegetable-packed ankake version priced at ¥1,140. Tabelog 3.55/751 reviews, TripAdvisor 3.8 (ranked 8th of 834 in Amagasaki)—outstanding recognition. English, Chinese, and Korean menus available. Takeout and mail order available. Also selected for Hyogo Prefecture's Terroir Journey.

"Japan's oldest Chinese noodle shop—the depth of a soy-sauce tare replenished for over 100 years." "The ankake chanpon is a must-eat when visiting Amagasaki." "This taste cannot be found anywhere else." "The four-generation handmade noodles are totally different from anything else."

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