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Chanko Kawasaki

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。
A chanko nabe institution in Ryogoku, founded in 1937 by a former sumo wrestler and faithfully handed down through more than three generations.
1937年創業、元関取の初代から88年にわたって受け継がれてきた両国のちゃんこ鍋老舗。
The signature soppu-daki — a pure chicken-bone broth made without any artificial seasoning — preserves a flavor unchanged since before the war.
鶏ガラだけのソップ炊き・化学調味料不使用という戦前からの味を頑なに守り続けている。
Courses start at 5,600 yen; during the Grand Sumo Tournament, reservations are a must.
コース5,600円〜という良心価格で、大相撲場所中は予約なしでは入れないほど賑わう。
Popular Dishes
Chicken Chanko Nabe Course
鶏ちゃんこ鍋コース
Yakitori
焼き鳥
Zosui Rice Porridge
雑炊
What kind of place?
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A historic chanko nabe restaurant founded in 1937, often called the originator of chanko cuisine. Founded by a former sumo wrestler, it has preserved the flavor of chicken chanko for nearly 90 years. Selected for Michelin Guide Tokyo Bib Gourmand in 2019 and 2020. 1-min walk from Ryogoku Station West Exit.

'The most authentic chanko in Ryogoku', 'Unchanged since 1937'. Reservations required for 4+. Tabelog 3.55, 205 reviews.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue17:00-21:30
Thu – Sat17:00-21:30
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・Sunday・Public Holiday（大相撲東京場所初日のSundayは営業）
Phone03-3631-2529Call
Access
reservation-only（4名以上）。日曜 / 祝日定休。cash only。日本語 only 。夜 only 営業。
Ryogoku 2-13-1, Sumida, Tokyo
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Hot Pot

Chanko Kawasaki

Rating86SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chicken Chanko Nabe Course
鶏ちゃんこ鍋コース
Yakitori
焼き鳥
Zosui Rice Porridge
雑炊
Business Hours
Mon・Tue17:00-21:30
Thu – Sat17:00-21:30
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・Sunday・Public Holiday（大相撲東京場所初日のSundayは営業）
Access
reservation-only（4名以上）。日曜 / 祝日定休。cash only。日本語 only 。夜 only 営業。
Ryogoku 2-13-1, Sumida, Tokyo
Phone03-3631-2529
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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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。
A chanko nabe institution in Ryogoku, founded in 1937 by a former sumo wrestler and faithfully handed down through more than three generations.
1937年創業、元関取の初代から88年にわたって受け継がれてきた両国のちゃんこ鍋老舗。
The signature soppu-daki — a pure chicken-bone broth made without any artificial seasoning — preserves a flavor unchanged since before the war.
鶏ガラだけのソップ炊き・化学調味料不使用という戦前からの味を頑なに守り続けている。
Courses start at 5,600 yen; during the Grand Sumo Tournament, reservations are a must.
コース5,600円〜という良心価格で、大相撲場所中は予約なしでは入れないほど賑わう。
86SCORE
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A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
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A historic chanko nabe restaurant founded in 1937, often called the originator of chanko cuisine. Founded by a former sumo wrestler, it has preserved the flavor of chicken chanko for nearly 90 years. Selected for Michelin Guide Tokyo Bib Gourmand in 2019 and 2020. 1-min walk from Ryogoku Station West Exit.

'The most authentic chanko in Ryogoku', 'Unchanged since 1937'. Reservations required for 4+. Tabelog 3.55, 205 reviews.

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