Chukasoba Ueda Seimenten

About a 3-minute walk from Marunouchi Station (Sakuradori and Tsurumai Lines) and a 6-minute walk from Fushimi Station (Higashiyama and Tsurumai Lines). Located in the heart of Nagoya's office district, there's often a queue of around 8 people during lunchtime (around 12:00 PM), with an estimated waiting time of about 10 minutes. Even after 1:00 PM on Saturdays, about 80% of seats are consistently filled, indicating its popularity. For peace of mind, it's safer to visit outside of peak hours. Closed on Sundays.

There is a ticket machine at the entrance, and all menu selections are completed via this pre-purchase system. The ticket machine does not have photos or English descriptions, so selections must be made based on the Japanese menu. Options include "Rich Soy Sauce" (Noko Shoyu) for 780-790 yen, as well as a diverse lineup such as "Chicken Salt Soba" (Tori Shio Soba), "Boiled Chuka Soba" (Nidashi Chuka Soba), "Meat Soba" (Niku Soba), "Aromatic Salt Soba" (Koumi Shio Soba), "Shrimp Soba" (Ebi Soba), "Yuzu Soba" (Yuzu Soba), and "Soupless Mazesoba" (Jirunashi Mazesoba). Toppings like the "Special Set" (Tokusei Set) for 180-200 yen (includes flavored egg, nori, chashu OR wonton), individual wontons, and large size noodles (omori) (free all day) can also be selected at the ticket machine. Noodle types (pure wheat noodles, blended noodles, etc.) are determined by the menu item, and blended noodles may sometimes have options for hardness. Payment is cash only; credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments are not accepted.

The interior features 16 counter seats, all designed with partitions for focused dining. Staff will guide you to an available seat; place your meal ticket on the counter and wait. Service is quick, with your ramen arriving in a few minutes to about 10 minutes even during crowded times.

The tables are stocked with a variety of homemade flavor-enhancing condiments, including special green chili spice (for a refreshing spiciness), special garlic sauce, sudachi vinegar, and special rayu (chili oil). It's customary to customize your ramen to your liking in the latter half of the meal before finishing it. For noodle lovers, "Aedama" (seasoned extra noodles) is also recommended as an additional order, offering a distinct chewy texture.