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About this place
In Nerima Ward's Hikawadai neighborhood, Ganchan welcomes diners with comforting bowls of noodles and a generous roster of Chinese diner staples. The cornerstone of the menu is the traditional chuka soba, a straightforward soy-sauce ramen topped with nori, menma bamboo shoots, scallions, and sliced chashu pork, its light broth matching the slender noodles. Pairing it with a modest portion of classic fried rice makes for an enduring favorite when you want a quick, filling meal.
Hearty Chuka Soba Sets with Generous Mains
Beyond standard noodle bowls, Ganchan stands out for its chuka soba set meals, which combine noodles with rice and a choice of savory mains. Diners can select from a wide variety of mini stir-fries, including a mini liver and garlic chive saute with crisp vegetables and mellow liver, meat and vegetable stir-fry, eight-treasure vegetables, or sweet and sour pork. Sipping noodle soup between bites of rice and hot stir-fry offers substantial comfort on hungry days.
From Sapporo-Style Miso to Evening Dumplings and Drinks
The noodle repertoire goes well beyond soy ramen, extending to rich Sapporo-style miso ramen, spicy scallion chashu noodles, vegetable-loaded tanmen, and dipping tsukemen. Homemade dumplings such as gyoza and shumai join beers and highballs on the drink list, catering just as well to a hearty dinner as to a relaxed after-work drink.
With counter seating alongside traditional tables, the shop easily accommodates solo diners. Operating for lunch and dinner every day except Wednesdays and Thursdays, it stays open until 22:00 at night. Ganchan is cash-only and drinking water is self-service from the cooler, keeping the experience simple and straightforward.
