Chukasoba Ueda Seimenten
中華そば 上田製麺店
Overview
Located in Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, just a 3-minute walk from Marunouchi Station, this is a popular shop known for its homemade noodles. Its signature dish is the 'Rich Soy Sauce' ramen, priced at 780-790 yen, an unusually low price for central Nagoya, which has established its reputation as the best value for money thanks to the generous service of free large noodle portions all day. The soup allows the umami of soy sauce to resonate directly on the tongue, yet has a clean and easy-to-drink aftertaste. In addition to the signature 'Rich Soy Sauce' ramen, the lineup is surprisingly extensive, including Nidashi Chuka Soba (pork bone shoyu with added chashu braising liquid), Niku Soba, Tori Shio Soba, Komi Shio Soba (salt-based clear soup with garlic chips), Ebi Soba, Shirunashi Mazesoba, Yuzu Soba, and more. As the shop name 'Seimen-ten' (noodle factory) suggests, the noodles are homemade, utilizing multiple types such as pure wheat noodles and blended noodles, pairing the optimal noodle with each menu item. The noodles are firm yet break cleanly, offering the sweetness and umami of wheat. The tables are equipped with a wide variety of condiments for flavor change, such as special spice green chili, garlic sauce, and sudachi vinegar, allowing for versatile flavor adjustments in the latter half of the meal. This is a prime example of value-for-money and skill in central Nagoya, also selected for Aichi Hyakumeiten 2025.
How to Order
1Before Entering
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.
2Purchasing Meal Tickets
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.
3Seating and Receiving Your Order
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.
4Other Notes
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.
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おととい自社寄ったついでに立ち寄った
— はむ(MM) (@twittkmr) November 9, 2023
中華そば 上田製麺店
鶏塩そば
味玉
ワンタン
にしてみました
麺大盛り無料だったんで大盛りにw
麺美味しかった😋
スープ、ワンタンの塩味が濃いめだったけど飲んだあとには良さげ
醤油、煮干しも気になる👀
また自社寄りのとき行こ pic.twitter.com/N42JMlcIes
先日新守山で食べたラーメンフラワーの系列店が丸の内にもあるとのことで上田製麺店まで行ってきました。
— スー (@suesan0804) December 11, 2025
今回は煮干しそばをオーダー、中華そばは全品790円で大盛無料の破格ぶり！煮干しも食べやすいマイルドな効かせ方で中太麺と合いました。
女性も入りやすくて良いなと思いました🍜 pic.twitter.com/RDiRoUrWuY
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Up to 15 minRef. | - | - | - |
| Weekend | Up to 15 minRef. | - | - | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
Dietary Notes
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