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Kake Soba Tsukada
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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。
A 70-year-old soul food institution in Naoetsu.
213 Tabelog reviews and selected for Tabelog Top 100 in 2024.
Featured on multiple TV programs including NST and NHK.
Numerous repeat customers from locals and returning residents.
Kake-Chuka at 240 yen with 800+ daily bowls at peak.
No motive for fake reviews given ultra-low prices and already high fame.
Popular Dishes
Kake-Chuka Chinese noodles in soba broth (240 yen)
かけ中か（240円）
Kake Soba (240 yen)
かけそば（240円）
Kake Udon (240 yen)
かけうどん（240円）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedA beloved 70-year-old noodle shop started by a noodle manufacturer in front of Naoetsu Station. Known locally as 'Tsuka-Soba', this is the true soul food of Joetsu citizens. The signature 'Kake-Chuka' combines Chinese noodles with traditional soba broth — a unique creation that sells 800+ bowls per day at peak. Open from 8am, with nearly all items priced around 240 yen. Self-service style, easy to enter for anyone.
Regulars say 'I always come here when I return to Joetsu' and 'I've been coming since I was a child.' Featured on multiple TV programs including NST and NHK. Selected as Tabelog Top 100 restaurants 2024. Reviews say 'The invention of Kake-Chuka is genius' and 'This quality for this price is unbelievable.'
Business Hours
Mon08:00-18:00
TueClosed
Wed – Sun08:00-18:00
Regular Holiday：Tuesday
Access
Self-service style, order verbally at the counter. 36 seats including counter, tables, and tatami. Cash only. Japanese language needed. Parking available (20 spots).
1-1-6 Shinonome-cho, Joetsu City, Niigata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
