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    Chuka Ginza Tei

    中華 銀座亭

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Weekday-only Chinese restaurant in Ginza serving shoyu ramen, suitable for office workers near Higashi Ginza station (4 min). Lunch ¥1,000–1,999; dinner under ¥999.

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    Old-school Chinese restaurant with excellent ramen — a Ginza classic since the Showa era

    Shoyu
    Chinese
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · Under ¥999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Open weekday lunch and dinner only; closed Saturdays and Sundays.

    Operational note: Classic machi chuka
    Live announcements:@chuka_ginzatei

    Location

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    Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chinese
    Ramen
    Gyoza

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · Under ¥999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Old-school Chinese restaurant with excellent ramen — a Ginza classic since the Showa era

    Showa-era Chinese restaurant in Ginza — weekday only. Office worker staple. Not a dedicated ramen shop but the ramen is excellent. Closed weekends.

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    Getting there

    Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

    4 min from Higashi Ginza

    Toei Asakusa Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

    Hours

    Weekday lunch and dinner only

    Closed: Saturday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Open weekday lunch and dinner only; closed Saturdays and Sundays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Classic machi chuka

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    @chuka_ginzatei

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu ramen o kudasai

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Questions about Chuka Ginza Tei

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Ginza Tei?
    Higashi Ginza, about a 4-minute walk away. Higashi Ginza is served by Toei Asakusa Line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Ginza Tei?
    Old-school Chinese restaurant with excellent ramen — a Ginza classic since the Showa era. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chinese, ramen and gyoza.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Ginza Tei?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–1,999 and dinner Under ¥999.
    When is Chuka Ginza Tei open?
    Weekday lunch and dinner only Closed Saturday and Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Ginza Tei?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Ginza Tei accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.