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Chuka Shisen

Rating90SCORE
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 4.2/976 reviews (ranked 2nd in Odawara ramen by Google, January 2025).
4.2
Founded 1975, completely single-location with no branches or franchise.
Cited in Wikipedia as 'the originating shop of Odawara-style tantanmen.' 30-60 minute waits confirmed across multiple sources.
Half a century of operating history.
Tantanmen at 1,100 yen - affordable for locals.
No sakura suspicion (locals calling it 'soul food' is authentic proof).
Independent verification: official website, rarea.events, 4travel and more confirm ongoing operation and high ratings.
As of 2025, queues of 1-2 hours continue.
Popular Dishes
Tantanmen (1,100 yen, 4 spice levels)
担々麺（1,100円・辛さ4段階選択）
Vacuum-packed souvenir tantanmen (1,100 yen)
真空パックのお土産担々麺（1,100円）
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Founded in 1975, the originating shop of 'Odawara-style tantanmen.' Completely single-location with no branches or franchise. Features a thick, sweet-spicy sauce with minced pork, zha cai, garlic, and doubanjiang over hand-made egg crinkle noodles. Google 4.2/976 reviews with overwhelming popularity. Ranked #2 in Odawara ramen on Google Reviews (January 2025). Waits of 30-60 minutes are standard. Cited as 'the originating shop' in Wikipedia.

'This is Odawara's soul food.' 'The taste unchanged for 50 years is addictive.' 'A strange sensation of feeling lonely when you finish eating.' Beloved by locals. Queues form before opening on weekends. Cherished as a staple of Odawara residents for half a century.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-16:00
Fri – Sun11:00-16:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・Thursday
Phone0465-42-5451Call
Access
14 min walk from JR Kamioi Station; 232m from bus stop 'Kubota'. Cash only. Closed Wed & Thu. Arrive before 11am opening on weekends. Souvenir vacuum packs available via official website.
173-1 Kamiosoga, Odawara, Kanagawa
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Chuka Shisen

Rating90SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tantanmen (1,100 yen, 4 spice levels)
担々麺（1,100円・辛さ4段階選択）
Vacuum-packed souvenir tantanmen (1,100 yen)
真空パックのお土産担々麺（1,100円）
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-16:00
Fri – Sun11:00-16:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・Thursday
Access
14 min walk from JR Kamioi Station; 232m from bus stop 'Kubota'. Cash only. Closed Wed & Thu. Arrive before 11am opening on weekends. Souvenir vacuum packs available via official website.
173-1 Kamiosoga, Odawara, Kanagawa
Phone0465-42-5451
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsOfficial Website
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 4.2/976 reviews (ranked 2nd in Odawara ramen by Google, January 2025).
4.2
Founded 1975, completely single-location with no branches or franchise.
Cited in Wikipedia as 'the originating shop of Odawara-style tantanmen.' 30-60 minute waits confirmed across multiple sources.
Half a century of operating history.
Tantanmen at 1,100 yen - affordable for locals.
No sakura suspicion (locals calling it 'soul food' is authentic proof).
Independent verification: official website, rarea.events, 4travel and more confirm ongoing operation and high ratings.
As of 2025, queues of 1-2 hours continue.
90SCORE
What a score of 90 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1975, the originating shop of 'Odawara-style tantanmen.' Completely single-location with no branches or franchise. Features a thick, sweet-spicy sauce with minced pork, zha cai, garlic, and doubanjiang over hand-made egg crinkle noodles. Google 4.2/976 reviews with overwhelming popularity. Ranked #2 in Odawara ramen on Google Reviews (January 2025). Waits of 30-60 minutes are standard. Cited as 'the originating shop' in Wikipedia.

'This is Odawara's soul food.' 'The taste unchanged for 50 years is addictive.' 'A strange sensation of feeling lonely when you finish eating.' Beloved by locals. Queues form before opening on weekends. Cherished as a staple of Odawara residents for half a century.

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