Choi Oden is opening Choi Oden Gakugei-Daigaku in Meguro, a 42-seat oden bar near Gakugei-Daigaku Station, serving its signature soy-free pike conger broth. The grand opening is November 1, 2026, with lunch service from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (last order 2:30 p.m.) and evening dining; lunch sets start at ¥1,280, while ochazuke dishes and pike conger broth udon are ¥880 each. The venue is currently operating as a soft opening ahead of the official launch, and features a terrace for dogs.
The restaurant is a two-minute walk from Gakugei-Daigaku Station and has 42 seats, including a terrace where guests can dine with their dogs. It will serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by evening service for casual drinks and oden.
The lunch menu includes several set meals from ¥1,280 (tax included), while individual ochazuke dishes and pike conger broth udon cost ¥880 (tax included) each. The restaurant is currently operating as a soft opening before its official launch.
About Choi Oden Gakugei-Daigaku
Terrace Seating
Choi Oden Gakugei-Daigaku has terrace seating where guests can enjoy oden and drinks with their dogs.
Pike Conger Broth
The restaurant’s signature pike conger broth is made without soy sauce, highlighting the fish’s delicate umami in each oden dish.
Oden Condiments
Guests can adjust the flavor of Choi Oden’s dishes with mustard, yuzu pepper, special wet chili pepper, and harissa.
Lunch Menu
Lunch sets at Choi Oden Gakugei-Daigaku start at ¥1,280 (tax included), with pike conger broth featured across the midday menu.
Choi Oden Menu
The menu brings together classic, meat-based, and creative oden dishes, allowing diners to enjoy both the ingredients and the carefully prepared broth.
The Original Kodenmacho Location
Choi Oden began in Tokyo’s Kodenmacho area in 2019 and has built its concept around oden, seasonal ingredients, and customizable condiments.
Choi Oden was founded in Tokyo’s Kodenmacho area in 2019. Its broth is made without soy sauce, allowing the delicate umami of pike conger to come through before the flavors of the oden ingredients are added.
Highlights
- Oden is served in an original soy-free pike conger broth with a clean, delicate finish.
- Guests can customize the flavor with mustard, yuzu pepper, special wet chili pepper, and harissa.
- Lunch sets, including the Choose-Your-Own Ochazuke Set and Keema Curry and Udon Set, start at ¥1,280 (tax included).
- Individual ochazuke dishes and pike conger broth udon are available for ¥880 (tax included) each.
- The terrace allows guests to dine with their dogs.
Menu & Store Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Choi Oden Gakugei-Daigaku |
| Menu / items | Oden; Choose-Your-Own Ochazuke Set; Keema Curry and Udon Set; individual ochazuke dishes; pike conger broth udon |
| Period | From November 1, 2026 (Sun), official grand opening |
| Location | Takaban, Meguro, Tokyo |
| Stores | Choi Oden Gakugei-Daigaku |
| Address | GAKUDAI PARK STREET, 3-4-25 Takaban, Meguro, Tokyo 152-0004 |
| Price | Lunch sets from ¥1,280 (tax included); individual ochazuke dishes ¥880 (tax included) each; pike conger broth udon ¥880 (tax included) |
| Official website | Official website; Reservation site |
Before you buy
- When does Choi Oden Gakugei-Daigaku open?
- The official grand opening is November 1, 2026. The restaurant is currently operating as a soft opening.
- When is lunch served?
- Lunch is available daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with last orders at 2:30 p.m.
- How much is lunch at Choi Oden Gakugei-Daigaku?
- Lunch sets start at ¥1,280 (tax included). Individual ochazuke dishes and pike conger broth udon are ¥880 (tax included) each.
- Can I dine with my dog?
- Dogs are allowed on the terrace seating area.
