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Charming Chahan

チャーミングチャーハン今出川店

Located in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward, Charming Chahan is a neighborhood Chinese diner beloved for its signature fried rice, generous combo sets paired with gyoza or classic stir-fries, and hearty bento boxes for quick, satisfying meals.

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207 Nishijozenjicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8326

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Opening hours

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Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayToday11:00–14:0017:00–21:00
Thursday11:00–14:0017:00–21:00
Friday11:00–14:0017:00–21:00
Saturday11:00–14:0017:00–21:00
Sunday11:00–14:0017:00–21:00
207 Nishijozenjicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8326Open in Google Maps

01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

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At Charming Chahan, the shop's namesake fried rice takes center stage alongside an almost playful freedom to mix and match carbs and side dishes. Diners can readily tack on fried rice or gyoza to noodle bowls, set meals, and rice dishes. The menu even features a double fried rice set that adds a second full portion to the first, reflecting the diner's easygoing, hearty spirit.

The fried rice itself is seasoned mildly and cleanly so it never feels heavy, leaving room for diners to tailor each bite with table condiments like pickled red ginger and black pepper. That gentle profile makes an ideal canvas beside crisp-skinned gyoza or bolder Chinese classics, from sweet-and-sour pork and happosai vegetable stir-fry to saucy mapo tofu.

Dishes arrive swiftly from the kitchen, making the restaurant a dependable stop whether for a brisk lunch during a work break or a generous dinner on the way home. In addition to dining in, takeout and delivery options for bento boxes—featuring mains like fried chicken or twice-cooked pork—keep it an effortless everyday standby.

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Food and drinks

  • Alcohol Served
  • Beer available
  • Light bites
  • Lunch menu available
  • Dinner menu available

Dining & takeaway

  • Delivery available
  • Takeout available
  • Dine-in

Seating & Facilities

  • Table service available
  • Restrooms available

Also great for

  • Featured for lunch
  • Featured for dinner
  • Great for solo dining
  • Popular with college students
  • Kid-friendly

Payment

  • PayPay not accepted

Entrance & mobility access

  • No wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Paid parking available

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

Are takeout and delivery available?

Dine-in, takeaway, and delivery are available.

What are your business hours and regular closing days?

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch from 11:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 17:00 to 21:00.

Are there dishes available for enjoying generous portions of the signature fried rice?

In addition to the signature Fried Rice (¥850), options include the Fried Rice Set with 2 portions of fried rice (¥1,400) and the Yaki-Yaki Set paired with fried noodles (¥1,830).

Can I pay with PayPay?

PayPay is not accepted.

Is parking available?

Paid parking is available. There is no wheelchair-accessible parking.

Is it easy to visit even for 1 person?

Well suited for solo dining, offering a casual setting for lunch or dinner.