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Chuka Soba Kunimatsu

中華そば くにまつ

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Mix 20 times before eating: soupless dandan noodles combining numbing sansho pepper and spicy chili oil

  • Signature soupless dandan noodles
  • Choice of spice levels from 0 to 5
  • Look forward to the finishing rice addition
  • Soft-boiled egg topping changes up the flavor
  • Impressive satisfaction for under ¥1,000
  • Great for solo lunch
  • Wall-facing counter seats available
  • Calm black-themed interior, fully non-smoking

The signature dish at Chuka Soba Kunimatsu is soupless dandan noodles, combining the numbness of sansho pepper and the heat of chili oil with the savory flavors of minced pork and scallions. The proper etiquette is to mix thoroughly about 20 times, following the "How to Eat Deliciously" guide on the wall, before taking your first bite. Spice levels can be selected from 0 to about 5, and the high degree of customization—adjusting to your liking with table seasonings such as ichimi chili pepper, sansho pepper, and vinegar—is another key attraction. Finishing off the sauce left after eating the noodles by adding rice, or adding a soft-boiled onsen egg topping to mellow the numbness, offers a level of satisfaction hard to believe for a lunch budget under ¥1,000. With a subdued black-toned interior, the compact 21-seat shop is well-regarded for being welcoming to solo diners thanks to its wall-facing counter seats. While queues can form, service is fast and seat turnover is quick, making it an easy stop during business trips or sightseeing in Hiroshima.

Details

Cuisine
Dishes
Address
8-10 Hatchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0013, Japan (Shimizu Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 広島県広島市中区八丁堀8-10 清水ビル 1F

Nearest station
Phone
082-222-5022
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
21 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
December 9, 2009

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 11:00–15:00
  • 17:00–20:00
Sat–SunClosed
Holidays
  • 17:00–21:00

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Non-smoking
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

8-10 Hatchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0013, Japan (Shimizu Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 広島県広島市中区八丁堀8-10 清水ビル 1F

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