The 39 best spots for udon in Tokyo

My sis in law told me about this place. We decided to check it out as we finished our city sighr seeing walking tour earlier than expected. Despite the early hour dor dinner, there was already a queue outside. We dutifully stood in line. A server came out and handed us the menu for us to peruse. Dur to the limited space and seating capabilities, she asked if she could split our party to 2. We agreed and placed our order. One by one, the diners finished their food and left. We were seated and our food was served fairly quickly. It was really, reaaly good. My udon was succulent and springy. The broth was rich and flavourful. My sis in law had the soba and she said it was good as well. The star of the meal was undoubtedly my bacon tempura. I heard the pork belly was excellent but I didnt get the chance to sample it. If you don't mind standing to queue, give this place a try.

Absolutely worth the hype. I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather these last few days in Tokyo before flying back, so I decided to just pay the reservation fee instead of waiting in line. When you arrive, just let the staff know you have a reservation and they’ll move you to the front and you’ll be seated in less than 5 minutes. The udon is incredible. Its fresh, bouncy, and perfectly cooked. The fermented butter is packed with flavor. And don’t skip the deep fried sweet potato as it was my favorite part of the meal!

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Come early to get a ticket which will have a QR code you can scan and check when the restaurant is ready to serve you (you can’t wait in line unless you get the okay). Restaurant opens at 11 I got my ticket at 10:25 (19th in line) was called to come to the restaurant around 11:45 and wasn’t seated until 12:20. If you want to eat right at 11 I suggest coming by the restaurant 9:30/10 to get your ticket. While you’re waiting to get seated they’ll give you a menu and you can place your order so once you get seated the food is already in front of you. Definitely not a place to spend hours in I was out by 12:45. Service was brisk rather than friendly but it made sense due to the amount of people they had to serve. The food was incredible and I don’t know how I’ll go back to eating carbonara anywhere else.

so many things that i did not like about this overhyped udon spot. first of all, the queue system is ridiculous. It doesnt go by order of when you get your ticket. for example, when we got our ticket, it said 17 parties ahead and a 75 min wait so we left and did other things. came back when our status said we were first in line but it didnt matter because we had to line up again and wait to get inside. a group who just got there and grabbed a ticket number was able to line up behind us. To summarize, THEY DO NOT GO BY SEQUENTIAL ORDER. Also we signed up for LINE notifications but we didnt get one when we were first in line.. we only found out because we kept refreshing the page. second, service was cold and unfriendly. did not feel welcome there despite trying my best to be respectful and speak japanese to the workers as a tourist. it felt embarrassing to speak japanese to the waitress only for her to speak english back to me 😭 like im sorry for trying third, and most importantly, the food. it was so insanely salty. I couldn't finish my bowl, even after drinking lots of water with my meal. the initial bites were fine. good flavor and chewy noodles but as i kept eating, it just got saltier and saltier. this applied to both udon dishes that we ordered: the citrus/sesame and the cod roe udon. cant seem to understand why people love this place so much. i would not eat this again, much less wait in line for it either.

Straight to the point: The Udon (noodle itself) is indeed one of the best and freshest I’ve eaten. BUT had to wait 3h to be seated – arrived before opening @ 10:30am. Tempura was really greasy, all of them, but their ingredients are very high quality – pork was good, cheese was good, bacon was really lean and meaty, smoked, great taste, but again, greasy tempura fry. Now talking about the staff, specially the guy who handles the line outside, they’re really unclear and don’t care about the customers. Almost like they don’t want to serve you. Summing it up: The Udon itself is great. Everything else is debatable. It’s also very pricey for Udon. $3000~ per person. It’s a lot of hype in my opinion.

This Udong restaurant is a hot place in Shinjuku now. I expected Udong to have a chewy texture; however, it was not as chewy as I expected. This is the reason why only tourists are lined up there. I waited about 2.5 hours after I registered. When I registered, the suggested time was about 70 minutes, but without any explanation, the wait lasted more than 2 hours. It has only six counters and two tables, seating up to 6 people. I will not visit here again.

Arrived 5:30pm on a Tuesday. Waited 15 min and sat at a table for 2. Staff came out and guided each step, brought menus, and took orders before we even sat down. Best shrimp tempura we’ve tried in Japan so far due to its texture & seasoning, absolutely delicious. First time my fiancé finished his soup and mine. Definitely get the one with soup & beef. Simple but out of this world. Udon is made fresh

とてもおいしいです！From Canada! The best udon I've ever had in my life. Waited about 30 minutes in line and ordered a niku udon with all sorts of tempura on the side for around 1600 yen. Words don't do this bowl of udon justice. It was generously topped with bonito flakes, tons of meat, and a very flavorful broth. The tempura is another story of its own... some of the best I've ever had in my entire life! Although a bit pricey, they are huge pieces of tempura and packed with flavor. I've never had such a juicy shrimp tempura until now. The staff are also kind and accomodating. There is an English menu and they even let us stay after closing mid-day. I HIGHLY recommend visiting Udon Maruka. I will be coming back every time I'm in Tokyo.

I had the best udon ever at this restaurant! There are a lot of people eating there so you might queue, but everyone eats quite quickly so you don't wait that much! So it's not really a place you can linger but the food is really worth it. I wanted to go a second time but unfortunately it was closed, too bad! Would still recommend and I'll try to go again once I'm back in Tokyo to try their tempuras!

A famous udon place in Tokyo. They are the top few ranking udon restaurant in tabelog. Basically is a must try place in terms of udon. We arrived at the shop around lunch time. And already have 20-30 people lined up waiting to be seated. So we waited for about 15mins to get in the shop, while waiting the staff would take your order and speed up the process. We ordered 2 cold udon one is a dipping udon. Just dip the udon into the sauce and simply mix up with some scallions. Which gives a refreshing flavour The other one is udon with cold soup. It is great too, the soup is refreshing, clear and you won’t see any oil on the soup which is very good. The udon texture is wonderful, chewy cooked just on point Overall is a really great place for udon. A recommended place to try in Tokyo！

Dining Experience @ Udon Maruka. . Founded in 1969, Udon Maruka is known for an unwavering dedication to making Kagawa-style udon noodles. . Their Niku Udon No Onsen Tamago / Beef Udon Noodles With Soft Boiled Egg (JPY ¥950) was delicious, with a generous helping of tender simmered beef and yellow onions, fresh green onions, and wispy katsuobushi / dried bonito fish flakes. . Served over freshly made chewy udon wheat noodles, thick with a gentle chew. The soup / broth is robust and tasty.

One of the best udon’s I’ve ever had in my life. Came after finding it on Google maps, the reviews were not lying. Expect to wait, but not too long as the line moves fast. They take your order while you’re waiting and they serve it to you once you’re in the restaurant. The food is incredibly delicious. The service is amazing and all at an incredible price would definitely recommend.

came here to get curry udon, and they said they weren’t serving that, so i asked to get their niku udon, and they also said they weren’t serving that. both are permanently plastered on their front wall, and it was an hour after they opened, so i don’t think they were sold out. that was pretty disappointing. i instead got another udon but it was just ok.

IT IS SOOOOO GOOD!!! Super down to earth and local. Cute and cozy store where everyone just eats and leaves. They take order while you’re in the line so you pretty much get the food a few minutes after you get seated. Most people here get a udon + a tempura (4 kinda for choice), I got the fish cake and it’s absolutely the best I’ve ever had. AND SO AFFORDABLE. Come visit!!!

Here’s a natural English translation of your review-style text: ⸻ The restaurant’s location was quite good, and I liked that the reservation system worked via QR code. We were able to shop elsewhere first, then scan the QR code around 10:20 a.m.—before the 11 a.m. opening—and were seated around noon. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the dining area was cool and comfortable. Personally, I found the udon a bit bland, but the tempura rice bowl (tendon) was excellent. Next time, I’d definitely like to try the tendon as a standalone dish. Overall, the staff were friendly, and the cozy, relaxed vibe of the place was a real highlight.

I think the feature of this restaurant is the thick noodles you dip into sauces and enjoy. We grabbed a ticket early and wait 2.5 hours which was okay. We got to shop and walk around Ginza while waiting and there's lots to do in the area. An email is sent before you're up so there is some allowance. My noodles were good and extra size up is free. I had sesame sauce (??) and soy/wasabi/green onion. My set came with chirashi which was as quite good. The tempura is also very well prepared.

We were in the area and decided to stop by this place around 2:30 p.m.. There was a small queue, so we lined up, and about 15 minutes later, we were lucky — the hostess told us they had just enough noodles left for us as the last customers! There were still a few people waiting behind us, so we definitely avoided the long wait many other reviewers mentioned. We ordered two lunch sets for two people and a kid, and the flat noodles were incredibly smooth with a great chewy texture. I found that you can really appreciate the flavor of the noodles when eaten cold and dipped in the sauce, though I personally prefer them in the hot broth. The lunch set also included tempura with rice, making it a very filling and satisfying meal. Overall, we were really glad we stopped by — great experience and perfect timing!

After waiting for this moment!! We now know the trick to get it is…come to que up at 9:20-9:30 then you will be the first group to get the waiting ticket at the machine at 10:00am!! Then u stroll around wait for 1 hours then yes!! You are the first group to taste this. What I can say is worth the wait!!! From the bottom of non-Udon eater - i love it so much and I bet those who love Udon will feel u found ur soul 😇 Beware at 11:03 the lunch waiting ticket is sold out!!! So u have to wait another day We try both hot and cold udon set and both of them are good. But if u r not Udon eater i recommend hot set

Ordered Ginza set for dinner, had both cold and hot udon and both were amazing, chewy and hearty, best I ever had. The cold one definitely is the best with idk how to describe this texture but I was very sad when I finished it. I didn’t see much review on their tempura but it was also really great! I’d recommend tempura to have with udon when u r here. We reached at 535pm, waited abt an hr to get in, our queue number was 21. They closed the queue at 620pm which was super early so please be mindful of the time.

Get here before opening—you won’t regret it! At Godaime Hanayama Udon Ginza, you can take a queue ticket before the restaurant opens and receive an alert to return when it’s nearly your turn. I arrived 30 minutes early and still waited 3 hours to be seated—was it worth it? Absolutely. This was the best udon I’ve ever had. We ordered the Ginza Set, which included cold Oni-Himokawa with soy dipping sauce, hot udon in a broth-based soup, and a perfectly fried tempura platter with a variety of vegetables. We also tried the Oni-Set, featuring hot Oni-Himokawa with Mugibuta pork in broth. My favorite was the cold Oni-Himokawa—the wide, flat noodles had an incredible texture and satisfying bounce. English menus with photos made ordering easy, the seating was spacious and comfortable, and the service was attentive and pleasant. Overall, an outstanding dining experience—truly worth the wait for unforgettable udon.

This must have been my 5th times dining here, not sure why I have yet to write a review until now. Come around 930am and get in line if you want to eat first round. I came today at 950am and I was #22 on the ticket system. I strolled around Ginza for 57mins before my turn was called, which is pretty efficient for them (I have waited 2+hrs on the ticket system before being #61). They will put up a sign out front when the noodles are sold out for the day. Wonderful meal and quick service. You cant go wrong with any of their options!

The easiest 5 stars of my life. I’ve never had flavours and textures like this before in my life. The fluffiness of the potato layer with the chewiness of the udon is perfect. If you decide to mix the potato into the broth, then you get a velvety creamy curry soup which you will definitely drink until the last drop. Another customer said to me this meal would be the best meal you will have in Tokyo and he wasn’t lying

One of the best meals I had in Tokyo. We each ordered the udon with the potato layer on top. It was so creamy and added an amazing flavor when mixed with the beef broth layer below it. Also, do yourself and order the fried chicken. It was so crispy yet moist and packed with flavor. Service was great as well! We showed up at dinner time as well and did not have to wait.

Our first time eating here, it was awesome! Lucky we tried two different dishes. While the potato cream curry udon was delicious, the cold udon was also a strong contender. Will revisit to get the cold udon again!

Came here for lunch and waited outside for 50 minutes before seating. There is limited seating for lunch hours compared to dinner hours. The udon noodle was great and was the start of the dish. The curry flavor sauce has a tang to it which didn’t not like. The beef was tender, it would had been better if there was more of it in the serving and/or gave me the option to order extra on the side. Flavors profile is objective and subjective to each person, the flavor of this dish didn’t vibed with me.

Went during a weekday for dinner and was seated immediately. They have an English menu available, so ask if you need it. The signature Beef Curry Udon with Potato Paste (¥1320) looked interesting and tasted pretty good. I liked how thick and creamy the broth was. My only critiques are that “extra spicy” wasn’t spicy at all, and the beef bits—of the few that there were—were dry.

Very unique and delicious beef curry udon with potato mousse. The texture and flavors had me wanting to lick my bowl. Would highly recommend!

Got the viral creamy curry udon and karaage. Udon was not spicy at all, pretty underwhelming. Cool/fun concept but probably not worth waiting in a line for. Karaage is solid.

We went 2 days in a row. Food was delicious and the owner was very nice and friendly, even though she does not speak much English, she tried her best to explain to us how to order and what they have. Love the experience and will definitely go back again.

A grocery store that has been in business since the Edo period runs an udon store. The soup stock and udon noodles are well balanced, and you will never get tired of eating them. There is also a wide variety of izakaya (Japanese style pubs) on the menu, so it is a good way to fill your stomach with something other than udon and finish with udon. This area is the tourist hotel district of Ginza, and I highly recommend this restaurant to foreigners who are tired of eating various kinds of Japanese food.

Locally authentic! We walked in pretty early and it was the right choice to make as it gets crowded even before 12 noon. You know this is a good Japanese restaurant when most of the customers are Japanese. Fast way of serving traditional food with some new ideas of side dishes! Definitely a good place to try! Super delicious!

It’s a lunch place. Pick a tray and the food of your choice at the counter. They can hand you the English menu (with Udon options) over the counter. Udon is very good. Unfortunately, the tempura can be too cold and greasy sometimes because it’s made in advance and placed on the counter for you to choose from (so pick wisely).

Delicious udon. I ordered the ‘meat of spicy miso noodles’ which was a pork dipping broth - very tasty with a nice chewy texture for the udon. I also got the tofu salad but this was a bit uninspiring. This place is filled with locals and an English menu is available. Note they only accept cash or other payments via QR code - I got caught out with only my credit card! Went to withdraw cash nearby. Very friendly staff.

Visited here to try out udon. The noodles were so good with a perfect chew. I prefer these noodles over ramen 🍜. The chicken tempura was cooked perfectly. Only $475 yen for plain hot udon and $225 yen for a piece of chicken tempura. We had so much left over and they kindly provided to go containers. Staff is very nice and the restaurant is clean. They have English menus if needed.

Delicious udon place! The place look humble like Japanese hut. They have English menus so foreigners can come in and order. They have variety of udon and side dishes. The udon serving is big, ladies might want to order 1 and share other side dishes. Their tempura is pretty good and you can get tempura avocados here! 🥑 yes! You didn’t wrongly. And sweet potato 🍠 tempura. Definitely recommend anyone to come here!

The noodles inaniwa udon is very silky and smooth, but still retains a chewy texture. Unfortunately the part that disappointed me the most is the dipping sauces. They simply felt very watered down and tasted bland the flat. The tempura was fine, and nothing special. I came right before closing at night so there was no wait, but I keep seeing long lines during the day when I walk past. I think I would be quite livid if I had to wait more than 15 mins under the scorching sun for this...

The feel of silky Inaniwa udon from Akita without having to travel there. If you're a lover of the craft and texture of noodles, or like cold noodles on a hot day, then all you need to work out is how long is the line and how much wait you are willing to tolerate. Towards closing is usually a smart time, but if the line isn't too crazy at opening that can also be a smart time to go. Generally people are spending maybe half an hour-ish since its not a big or complicated meal, so the turnover is steady. The restaurant space you see through the front to the right of the register is not everything, there is more on the left side of the restaurant with tables and small private rooms for 4 which they happily let 1 person like me take to keep the line moving. Cold udon has the same appeal to me as cold soba on a hot day, simply refreshing. The noodles are not thick and cook quickly, and yet have the desired firm bite of thicker noodles. This is the result of a long hand made process over 4 days. Wheat flour, salt and water are all that is used. Some of that texture comes from the soft spring water that came from under the mountain. A lot of it comes from the careful stretching of the noodles managed by hand over days and allowing some fermentation in between, and the final shape is not cut but is a result of that slow process. This silky smoothness optimises for nodogoshi, the sensation of it going smoothly down your throat. There's two sauces in the standard set up - soy/wasabi or sesame, I think the cold sesame sauce works better on a warm day.

Went around 7pm on Monday, queue moved pretty fast and we were soon seated. Ordered their signature cold udon that came with tempura and dipping sauces, and let me tell you this absolutely blew my mind. The tempura was fried to perfection and the noodles were amazing. Ordered the rice w chicken as a side and that was tasty as well. Overall a 10/10, would highly recommend to anyone looking for Udon in Ginza.

Tried the cold slim flat udon because I wanted to see how well it paired with the sesame dipping sauce. The flavor was unique — the flat noodles perfectly absorbed the rich, nutty sauce, making every bite satisfying. The hot version, however, didn’t seem much different from what you’d find at other restaurants except the slim flat udon.

Came here for a weeknight dinner few years ago . No queue was seated immediately but the middle age waiter didn’t seem friendly My friend has blonde hair but she’s actually half Japanese and me although a foreigner is fluent in Japanese so it’s really strange that in this type of setting he didn’t use keigo. As for the udon , it was okay ｡ ordered the udon with two types of dipping sauce but I still prefer sanuki udon especially when it’s a Kagawa produce 😁 Might go back to this place if there’s no queue.

Randomly came across this spot on our Japan trip and love this place! The cold udon noodles were super fresh and perfectly chewy. They had different broths to dip the udon in and both were sooo good!! Great spot for a comforting meal!

Delicious. Udon noodles fresh and thin. Tempura light. Sauces tasty. Go early to avoid the line.

A very popular udon restaurant for the locals, queuing even on a weekday shortly after the restaurant opened. The udon was nice and quite a lot for a lunch set - in fact it was too much for me that I barely able to finish it. But I found the soup broth too plain and lack of flavour. The tempura was a bit disappointing as the crust was very dry and flavourless, so it wasn’t a particularly enjoyable meal when I tried to finish it up.

A good atmosphere wafts in and out of the restaurant. The Kashiwa-tenpura bukkake is highly recommended.

It was a good quality udon place. Perhaps the best udon restaurant in Kita area. There are variety of choices, with seasonal options. I ordered vegetable tempura udon. The soup had a rich umami flavour with ginger topping served separately. Fried vegetables seemed very fresh, and it wasn’t too oily. I also strongly recommend oden menu as well. Once you bite the oden, you can feel the flavour spreading i your mouth. The menu is available only in Japanese. It might be a little difficult for foreigners to go.

Real handmade noodle with Reasonable price + wonderful taste

Tasty, but to wait for over a hour? Don’t.

Store was closed during golden week but wasn't updated in the website.

(Translated by Google) I visited this place on the recommendation of an acquaintance. I'd heard it was so popular that there could be a line at certain times of the day, but when I arrived a little before 2 PM, there was no one waiting. It might have just been a coincidence. It's a very ordinary udon restaurant in a residential area. We went in as a group of two and were shown to the far right side of the counter. We ordered "Chicken Tempura Udon," "Tempura Bukkake Udon," and the "Oden Assortment," which I'd heard was delicious. Shrimp tempura, chicken tempura, and the "Beef Tendon" oden. These were incredibly delicious. I was particularly surprised by the beef tendon. The mustard paste on top was also incredibly tasty. It wasn't spicy at all. I had no idea what was in it. The udon had a golden brown soup with a strong dashi flavor and was quite chewy. The chilled version was particularly chewy. When it came to Kake Udon, it wasn't so extreme. I prefer fluffy udon noodles with little firmness, so I found it a bit tiring to eat. I'm not a fan of chewy udon. However, the soup was very delicious. I think they adjust the tempura serving time to ensure that each customer receives the freshest possible fried tempura, taking into consideration the orders of other customers. That's what I got from looking around. Perhaps it was because the shrimp and chicken were served fresh that I was so impressed. The ladies serving customers were also very nice. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice, so I think you'll enjoy your meal. It was a very nice restaurant. I plan to go again soon. (Original) 知人の勧めで訪問しました。 時間帯によっては行列が出来るほどの人気店だと聞いていましたが、自分が着いた14時少し前は待ち人数ゼロでした。たまたまかもしれません。 住宅地にある、ごく普通のうどん屋さんです。 2人で入って、カウンターの右端に通されました。 「かしわ天かけうどん」「天ぷらぶっかけうどん」それと美味しいと聞いていた「おでんの盛り合わせ」を注文しました。 エビ天、かしわ天、それとおでんの「牛スジ」 これらは感動するほど美味かったです。特に牛スジは驚きました。更に練り付けてあるカラシがまた凄い美味かったです。全く辛くありません。何が調合されているのか自分には分かりませんでした。 うどんは出汁の効いたきつね色のスープで、コシは結構あります。特に冷やしはコシを強く感じます。 かけうどんだと、そう極端ではないです。 自分はコシの無いフワフワうどんが好みなので、少し食べるのに疲れました。コシの強いうどんは苦手です。ですがスープはとても美味しいです。 他のお客さんの注文を鑑みながら、どのお客さんにも出来るだけ揚げたての天ぷらを出せるよう調整されていると思います。周りを見ててそう感じました。 揚げたてが出て来たからこそ、エビや鶏の味に感動したのかもしれません。 接客担当のおばさま方もとても感じが良かったです。 店内の雰囲気が良いので、気持ちよく食事ができると思います。 とても良いお店でした。近いうちにまた行きたいと考えています。

Good food nice simple flavour and the tempura batter is light and yum. We went as a family of 4 and ordered 2 large with extra tempura - apparently it is 1 bowl of udon per person but that isn’t stated anywhere. Once we ordered someone from the kitchen shouted across the restaurant that that was the case - after a 2 min explanation that we couldn’t possibly finish more food than we ordered the allowed us to proceed into the restaurant. While the udon was good, service can definitely be improved and a simple sign hung to avoid tainting the experience of otherwise authentic udon.

A perfect hole in the wall for finding fast, late night udon. Lots of cold options, fewer hot options, fairly basic menu. I know this because they have an electronic tablet menu that is easy to use and available in English, which was very helpful for me. They also offer payment via credit card tap. This place is fast, no frills, and hits the spot for < ¥1000. This is not gourmet excellence. It’s the right kind of grubby. This is Blade Runner vibes when it’s pouring outside.

As I entered, they gave me my food, it takes less than 15 sec to get the food. The dash broth was light but full of flavor. I really enjoyed it❤️

Wonderful experience, and actually very tasty udon. I liked the soup, and the tempura. You feel pressured to eat fast, but the experience is worth trying.

Love this little hole in the wall shop, it’s standing only and will allow about 10 people at a time to eat. I went back in 2019 and finally made it back in 2024 and it was as good as I remembered. You order from a ticket machine outside which in 2019 was strictly in Japanese but now they have an electronic one with English! Prices are so reasonable and the udon is delicious, the broth, the tempura chicken is juicy. Can’t wait for my next visit to come again

Standing udon bar. Daily vibe. Usual, recommended for a try.

WOW! A pleasant surprise and adventure of the palette. Never really been a fan of udon or even a cold one but, my god, this is so damn good! A no fuss unassuming eatery that is patronized by many salarymen. It's so affordable that I ordered a large portion and didn't even hit the 1k yen mark. Tried the hot soup noodle as well and I can say that the cold one is better but the hot is pretty much a preference during cold weather days

Small line at lunch on a weekday but moved very quickly. Seated by the window with lovely view of the river. We got the yamacho set and it was delicious. Great sides, chewy udon and yummy dessert. Definitely recommend.

Got seated right away at lunch, no line. It was a bit tight of a space to sit but it was alright. I had the Udon soup lunch set, and perhaps it was my english that mixed up the order but I don't think so - the udon broth didn't really... taste anything? Again, maybe I ordered wrong, but I was a bit dissapointed. The tempura was really really good tho! And the mochi was alright.

Good food, the wagyu udon bowl was so flavorful and savory. Ice cream with candied nuts was also crunchy, sweet and refreshing. I got there without a rez and had to wait a bit for an open table but to be honest I tried to make one but wasn’t sure how to make one for them. Waitress were friendly and the layout is very nice and cozy. Would def come back and with a rez next time lol

The set menu is so much food! Our favorites were the yuba cheese, potato salad, and tempura. We did the dipping udon. The bonito stock was better for the tempura, but the sesame was really good with the udon.

Find this place by accident and left impressed. I had tempura udon and it was SUPERB. Tempura was cooked perfectly and my boyfriend had beef udon and the soup was so tasty.

Best Udon I've had in my life. We got the lunch special and it didn't disappoint. Barely any waiting time at peak lunch hour.

Good Udon with a great atmosphere in the restaurant. English menu readily available. Would recommend if you’re wanting good udon at a good price.

The food taste so good and the boss so friendly to me when I told him i travel sk far away from Indonesia to try his udon

Incredible gem serving freshly made in-house udon. The staff is very friendly and speak sufficient English to help you order. It was so delicious I came back a second time!

Friendly Chef and staff. If you’re willing to make the trip out, I recommend this.

Quite possibly the perfect chewiness for udon noodles! It’s worth the short subway ride to his charming neighborhood shop. His staff is all smiles and very friendly and you’ll probably see Iwai too! Service was quick and efficient. Go try some good food!

Delicious food and lovely staff made for a great experience! Thank you Iwai-san and staff!

This is our new favourite local! They make the udon fresh every morning and it has amazing texture. The tempura is some of the best we've had in Japan. The price is so good too. It seems to be a family run place and the interior is nice and cosy, Japanese style. We love it and can't recommend it enough!

This place is amazing! Super close to a train station, staff is very patient with non japanese speakers and the food is just so perfect. The best bowl of udon we had during our trip. Its a must try!

Came across this authentic looking restaurant with no queue so we gave it a try. Tempura shrimp cooked from live shrimp right in front of us, with perfect light crispy batter, remarkable. Fried fish and stuffed mushrooms both delicious. I ordered two sashimi, portions were generous and tasted fresh with natural sweetness. Service was great, would recommend.

Very old Tempura restaurant right in a middle of Shinjuku. Their lunch set gives you quite a bit tempura and tempura don also had many kinds on top of rice. Definitely recommend!

It was my first time to eat tempura shop in Japan. 10 of 10! Every piece of tempura which the chef will show you how to taste them with various seasoning. The texture was so incredible. Thank you so much, that was the best tempura I’ve ever had.

This place is the real deal. Classic Tokyo tempura-ya. Quality ingredients. Solid seasonal selection. Killer atmosphere. Lovely people. Multiple counters and dining areas. And all at a very fair price. Don’t miss out on a pre-tempura appetizer of sashimi. Their fish is always excellent.

Absolutely thrilled with the incredible satisfaction! The shrimp is truly phenomenal, bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection.

Consistent and delicious. One of the oldest (102 years) establishment in Shinjuku area, their insistence on freshest ingredients sets them apart from ordinary touristy tempura places. Nostalgic old building with ancient artifacts. Counter seats are the best to see the food preparation if you are willing to wait. Only drawback was the feeling of being rushed as their service was hurried and the atmosphere is like a fast food joint.

It's pricey for this standard. No premium ingredients option too. Regardless a good quick fix for tempura place..

Honestly amazing, and 100% worth a visit! I went pretty early, the queue formed about 15-20 minutes before opening. So highly recommend doing the same so you can grab a spot immediately when it opens. It's all counter seats, you buy a ticket of what meal you want when you enter - the machine takes both card and cash. I ordered their signature tsukemen, the noodles were thick, chewy and delicious. It's a decent portion, so only order extra noodles if you're really hungry. The broth itself is thick, full of flavour with chunks of meat and egg within. It's salty and everything you want and didn't know you needed in a tsukemen.

We accidentaly came to this popular ramen shop. But to our taste buds, it is not good and broth too salty. We don't mind about about the atmosphere, it is small and giving authentic Japanese ramen bar vibes which is good. The service was also okay, there were about 3-4 staff when were there and they seem nice but always on a rush. We came when they just opened and we didn't know it was popular, there were already a line after 15 minutes. There are ony 4 items in the menu, 2 traditional ramen and 2 Tsukumen (dipping noodles). There are 4 of us in the family and each got a ramen and none of us finished! We didn't liked it, as it was too salty. Maybe it is different on some other days? maybe it was the ambiance that made it popular? There are alot of ramen shops around Tokyo, maybe some are not so good, but definitely not too salty.

I had an amazing experience at this ramen place. The ramen was incredibly hearty, rich, and absolutely delicious — truly one of those bowls that you can’t stop eating once you start. I visited during dinner time and there was a queue, but it moved surprisingly fast. Most people finish quickly because the ramen is just that good, so I only waited about 10 minutes. There were four staff members working that evening, all of whom were very polite, efficient, and pleasant. Their warm service added to the overall dining experience. If you’re looking for satisfying, mouth-watering ramen, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I loved every bit of it and would happily come back again.

The best ramen I had during our family's trip in Tokyo. Their noodles had the right firmness and it was not too thick nor thin. The broth it came with was rich and tasty but not overpowering. You have and option to have your order in medium or large which is good for people who eat a lot or less. Once you finish the noodles, you can pour hot water on the leftover broth making it a soup, making it a perfect ending to your meal.

CASH ONLY | 2 KINDS OF RAMEN | RICH FLAVOR You enter this quite narrow street and you will see this ramen place. You will enter and go to the machine to get your style of ramen. It appears the broth is the same for the ramen and broth in the dipping noodles. Then you will fall in line to get seated. When we visited around 5:30pm it’s filled and waited for like 20mins. We spent 25,000 yen for two orders of ramen and some few extra sides. This place offers traditional ramen and dipping noodles ramen. The broth was so rich and the noodles for ramen is mid thin and their dipping noodles has the thick noodles. The broth maybe quite salty for some and thick and so they offer hot water so you can adjust in a way. The place was good and plus the kind of show where you can see how they prepare it in front of you.

Absolutely fantastic ramen - rich, flavourful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. Note the seating is quite limited. It’s definitely easier to get a spot if you’re dining alone or in a pair, as the restaurant only has bench seating and gets very busy. Solo diners are prioritised when single seats open up. There were two of us, and although we had to let three individual customers through, we got our seats as soon as a couple left 🍜

Delicious ramen! Be sure to order through the machine first and line up(if there is a line). The servers will direct you. The noodles are firm, soup is very thick, and the pork is delicious. Highly recommend.

Surprisingly, the highlight for me was the miso soup. Don’t get me wrong the katsu was juicy, crispy, and tender, just as expected, and similar to what I usually enjoy in Japan. But the miso soup really stood out. It was unique compared to other places I’ve been to, with added ingredients like eggplant and more, giving it a richer flavor. I also appreciated that the shredded cabbage, miso soup, and rice were refillable. Overall, the price was quite reasonable and not too expensive. A satisfying meal!

Katsukura in Shinjuku is a refined tonkatsu restaurant that elevates a comfort dish into a ritual of precision. The pork cutlets are masterfully breaded, fried to golden perfection, and paired with shredded cabbage and house-made sesame sauce ground fresh at the table. The atmosphere balances efficiency and warmth, perfect for both solo diners and groups. In a bustling district like Shinjuku, Katsukura offers a grounding pause—a place where tradition is honored without feeling dated. What makes the experience memorable is the consistency: every visit delivers the same satisfying crunch and harmony of flavors. It is Japanese comfort dining at its most polished.

They served very good katsu. Golden brown on the outside, juicy on the inside. Rice, cabbage and miso soup were all free flow. I loved the miso soup because of the many ingredients they use, making it a very different miso soup. One that is full of flavours, yet balanced. Service staff were also very nice and friendly and can speak English quite fluently. Would definitely back for more in the future.

The tonkatsu pork has a nice balance of meat and fat with a satisfying crispy coating. The seasonal chawanmushi is delicious and reasonably priced considering its portion size and generous ingredients. For rice, choose between white or brown rice. The service crew is attentive and quick to refill your tea. An overall enjoyable and delightful meal experience, highly recommend !

Best Katsu ever. The cabbage is amazingly fresh and comes with free refill (I had 4). There is always a line but it moves quite fast

Found Katsukura in Tokyo! I always visit Katsukura in Kyoto, and when I found out there’s one in Tokyo, I immediately came here. The quality is exactly the same, the service is also just as good—staff are very friendly and kind. You also get free refill of rice, cabbage, and soup if you order the set menu. Super happy they have it in Tokyo, it tastes amazing and definitely recommended!

Awesome service and even better food! The katsu was fried to perfection, without being overly greasy or dry. The miso soup was likely the best miso soup I have ever had. The kids set was absolutely perfect and came with a delicious apple jelly as well as the kids getting to choose a small gift. Crushing your own sesame and making your own sauce was fun. The salad and yuzu dressing was very good as well! We ended up buying the dressing and the sauce to bring back home! Already craving this as I type! Also, they were very concerned about my kid's peanut allergy. Really appreciated the care they took in reassuring us that the food that we ordered was safe for the kids.

We were told this was one of Tokyo’s oldest and high-end sushi restaurants, so we had to give it a try. While the Ginza location was fully booked, we managed to secure a reservation at their Shinjuku branch. We liked the traditional Japanese touches: waitresses in kimonos, shoes off at the entrance, and a modern twist on tatami seating (no kneeling needed—you sit comfortably with leg space). We chose the 10-course omakase, but I felt they served more than that. Every dish was exquisitely presented and incredibly fresh. The balance of flavors was spot-on. My personal favorite was the squid—it literally melts in your mouth. The shrimp was also impressively fresh, and the miso soup, packed with clams, might be the best I’ve had. The meal ended with a smooth cup of matcha tea. All in all, it’s not just a dinner—it’s an experience. While some of the sushi I’ve had at Tsukiji might rival or even exceed the taste, the artistry and atmosphere here make it a memorable and worthwhile visit.

Nestled in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo, this upscale sushi restaurant delivers an exquisite culinary journey. The chef artfully crafts each sushi piece right before the diners' eyes, offering detailed descriptions of every item. The staff exude warmth and professionalism, enhancing the overall authentic sushi dining experience.

Kyubey Keio Plaza Tokyo was recommended by the hotel where we stayed in our last visit to Tokyo; let me tell you that this was a great recommendation. Sushi was excellent, and the atmosphere and service were as well. We didn’t get to sit at the private tables, but if you make a reservation in advance, it probably will be worth it. This is a high-end restaurant, so plan accordingly. We didn’t mind because the experience was worth it. We definitely would be back if we were ever in Japan again.

It’s a great choice to take kids here. The service of chef and the staff are terrific. The chef is very nice and teach us the fish related knowledge. We had a wonderful time here!!

Kubei Sushi at Keio Plaza Hotel was hands-down the best sushi I had in Japan! The chef was super knowledgeable, and the whole experience was just amazing. Can’t wait to come back next trip!

My dad and I had the Omakase meal and it was an amazing experience. Staff were really friendly and it was amazing to see the sushi chef make your food right in front of your eyes. Chef was really friendly too and interacted with us. But of course the highlight was the amazing sushi that we had.

Excellent Omakase! One of the best I had! The sake Dasai is excellent! Came with my partners and they say this is a hard to book place. The chef speaks a bit of English but dish out really good toro etc. when the chef ask how you want your prawns, raw or boiled, I suggest you take raw and watch the meat moving while serving as sushi and into your mouth!

Got here at 3:20 PM for a late lunch. The staff is nice and friendly, the food is beyond average. Even though I didn't order their signature udon, the Hayashi rice still satisfied my taste buds. You can have green onion for free. Card payment available.

I ordered the hashed beef curry — it was too salty for my liking, so I added chilli flakes to balance it out. I also tried a tempura squid leg out of curiosity, but it wasn’t for me. It was cold and lacked flavour. The ordering system is simple: tell them what you want, take a tray, add sides, and pay at the end. Having an English menu made it easier. The place could use a bit of a clean, but it’s convenient for a quick, casual meal.

Open late for lunch so we decide to drop by.. had a satisfying lunch.. the udon was great and you can pick your own side dish. Price very reasonable.

I first came here in 2018. In my recent trip to Tokyo, in September 2023, I revisited this place. It didn't disappoint. The udon was still as good as I could remember.

I randomly picked this place for food and turned out to be very good. Love the Udon and broth. Although the tempura is cold but can't stopped me enjoying a nice bowl of Udon.

The udon is relatively cheap with many variations to choose from. They have english friendly menu at the front entrance. The udon chef welcomes you at the front door. You must order first and walk towards the cashier. On the way to the cashier there are add ons like deep fried food and toppings which you can add to your udon bowl. I had the cold udon on a hot humid night. It was very refreshing. There were many seating for small to big groups. Felt like a great place to enjoy food by yourself or talk with new people. It was certainly a quick meal.

Be careful with the portions. The medium is way bigger than expected. The only disappointment was the tempura… they were always cold but that never stopped us from going there every week

OCT 2024 Ordered a small kamatama udon with butter and two sides which took about 15 minutes to arrive. The udon has a soft springy chew and the raw egg and butter added a rich creaminess which was quite tasty. There was also a side of soup stock to add little by little to change up the flavor; it was savory and slightly sweet. As for the sides, the chicken tempura was coated in a pretty thick batter and the meat was thin so it was not satisfying; and although the kakiage was huge, it was slightly over cooked and very greasy; tasted mostly of sweet onion. Overall udon was good at an affordable price but the sides were a little disappointing.

Kagawa Ippuku Kanda is a steady go-to spot for me. I usually get the curry udon with a bowl of rice, and it never disappoints—rich, flavorful, and consistently good every time. The only drawback is the seating arrangement; they tend to seat me right across from strangers, which can feel a little awkward. I’d prefer the option to choose my own seat. Aside from that, the food and service make it worth returning.

Two of us went at 13:00 on a Thursday and there was no queue. One of the staff members kindly helped us with the ordering machine. Had both the curry and meat udon, with the curry being our favourite. Food came within a minute of sitting down. Would definitely come back!

This is a Michelin recommended restaurant specializing in Sanuki udon. We came at 11:30 so no line. Ordered by the machine near the entrance. Shown to a long clean solid wood table. Within few minutes our udon arrived, my pork udon was nicely cooked and with perfect texture and consistency. The soup was hot and tasty. We were in and out of there in 10 minutes. 👍👍

Lovely udon. Absolutely recommend. I think you need cash to pay so be careful. You will probably have to wait a little but it is really fast and is totally worth it

The girl with the blond hair was very nice and helped me with ordering on the machine (since it was in Japanese), which I appreciate a lot! The cold soba was amazing and was ready very fast

Passed by this small eatery one night after work, I was told by my Japanese colleague this place is popular. So I decided to visit on my last day at Kanda. It is conveniently located across Grand Central Hotel. I was so glad to chance by this shop. I ordered a small tan tan udon (which already includes an onsen tamago), an extra onsen tamago unknowingly and their 赤天. Food was served promptly, staff was attentive and warm. They are thoughtful to provide dashi for customer to customise their sauce. The tan tan meat sauce is flavourful and their shichimi brings the udon to new dimension. It was really yummy! I hope to try out their kake udon and ika geso tempura when I return to Kanda again. It was a wonderful experience dining in. Oh yes I went in at about 11:10am. Avoid the queues and arrive earlier 👍🏻

I had seen great things about this udon place and was not disappointed when I finally had the chance to visit! The curry udon was amazing, probably my favourite thing I ate while in Japan. Great atmosphere, only waited 5min in line, great price and the servers were nice as well!

Very nice Udon place with many varieties of your choice from Veg to meat to seafood tempura. Also have special options. You can choose from cold or hot of hot soup udon and even portion from small to large bowl. Worth a try!

Accidentally found this udon restaurant on the way back to hotel. I arrived around 18.30 and luckily there is no queue. The atmosphere is cozy but a bit dim at the counter bar. There is an english menu if you request the staff. I have ordered cold niku udon. The cold soup is suitable for the summer and udon is very chewy with a great texture that want to slurp again and again lol. Recommended 👍🏻👍🏻 *Cash only btw

During meal time, there can be a wait but it wasn’t too bad. They are fast and friendly. English menu is available. You can enjoy watching the udon making process while you wait.

We had dinner here after it was recommended by a local (thank you!) and it was absolutely delicious and like a hug to our stomach. The best udon we've had up until now. Definitely recommended. Get the potato salad side as well.

I ordered the beef udon, which was tasty and filling, even in the small portion. There’s no extra charge to upgrade to a medium or large noodle portion, only for the extra-large. The sweet potato tempura was super crispy, though it could use a bit more flavour.

Amazing udon place, loved the tempura! Every udon bowl is hand made and prepped on the spot! Highly recommended!

Awesome Chanko Nabe and customer service. English menu for food was available. We were full with ordering each of the ala carte nabe. Shio(salt) nabe was the best flavouring with tasty beef intestines (cheapest and also the least amount of meat) that we had to order more of them--strongly recommended! The other two(shoyu and miso,) were quite salty for drinking. Approx 90k+ yen for 5 pax. Ordered each of the 3 ala carte nabe flavours and a couple sticks of kushikatsu. Warning: no non-smoking areas.

Excellent food and service

a bit expensive

(Translated by Google) I was looking for hot pot on a cold day and found this restaurant. The inside of the store is spacious, lively, and comfortable! The hot pot was delicious and warmed my body. In addition, there is a wide variety of other menu items, so no matter what you order, you will be satisfied. This is a restaurant you'll want to come back to on a cold day! (Original) 寒い日に鍋が食べたくて探していたところ、こちらのお店を発見。店内は広く、活気があって居心地も◎！鍋はしっかり美味しく、体が温まりました。さらに、その他のメニューも豊富で、どれを頼んでも満足できそう。また寒い日に来たくなるお店です！

(Translated by Google) You can have a relaxing meal without feeling the hustle and bustle of Ikebukuro. They also serve strong mega highballs (this is important lol) ◎Simmered pumpkin (appetizer) ◎Chicken wings and skewered green onions ◎Genkotsu meatballs with egg yolk ◎Crunchy deep-fried chicken intestines ◎Assorted premium pickles I'm not a fan of simmered pumpkin, but this was delicious♡Also, the genkotsu meatballs here are really good♡The chicken wings are nicely cooked♪ Thank you for the meal. (Original) 池袋の喧騒を感じさせなく落ち着いて食事が出来ます。 メガハイボールも濃いめで提供してくれる(ここ大事w) ◎かぼちゃの煮付け(お通し) ◎手羽先、ねぎま串 ◎げんこつつくね＋卵黄付き ◎鶏なんこつのコリコリ揚げ ◎上おしんこ盛合わせ 私、かぼちゃの煮付けが苦手なんだけど旨かった♡後、ここは、げんこつつくねがめっちゃ旨い♡手羽先も火入れが良い感じ♪ ご馳走様でした。

(Translated by Google) I visited here for drinks with friends after work. The moment I entered the restaurant from the skyscrapers of Ikebukuro, I felt a sense of nostalgia, as if I'd traveled back in time. The restaurant has been experimenting with new ideas since its renovation, so I ordered seven dishes, focusing on the restaurant's recommendations. Their signature dish is chanko nabe! In addition to the classic vegetables, they also have a wide variety of ingredients, including chicken, pork, and shrimp.^^ The chicken thighs were tender, and the rich broth was absolutely delicious.★ Adding a little yuzu pepper adds a tangy spiciness and refreshing acidity, completely changing the flavor and making it even more delicious. The restaurant is full of playful touches, even in the accessories and signs, so it seems like you'll discover something new every time you visit! (Original) 仕事終わりに仲間との飲み会で訪問。 高層ビルが並ぶ池袋からお店に入った瞬間にタイムスリップしたような懐かしさを感じます。 リニューアルで新しい試みを色々してるようで今回はお店のおすすめを中心に7品のお料理をオーダー。 看板メニューのちゃんこ鍋！ 定番の野菜に加えて鶏肉に豚肉にエビにととにかく具材の種類が盛りだくさん^^ とりももが柔らかくてしっかり吸った出汁スープの旨味が最高です★ ゆず胡椒をちょっとだけ追加すると ピリッとした辛さと爽やかな酸味が足されて味の印象ががらりと変わってもっと美味。 小物や張り紙といった細かいところまで遊び心満載で来るたびに新しい発見があって楽しそう！

(Translated by Google) We used this restaurant for a class reunion. It's easily found, just outside the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, and the private round-table rooms mean you can hear what the person at the other end is saying, making for a lively conversation. Each dish was made with care and was delicious. We were even given instructions on the order in which to add the ingredients for the chanko nabe. The soup had a gentle flavor with a strong dashi stock. Of the soft drinks, the ginger ale was particularly noteworthy. It had a stronger ginger flavor than the store-bought kind, and I really liked it. It was great to be able to hold our first reunion in years at this restaurant. Everyone was very satisfied. It's a restaurant I'd definitely like to visit again. (Original) 同窓会で利用させて頂きました。池袋駅西口からすぐという分かりやすいロケーションで、円卓の個室も端の人の話が聞こえないという事が無く、話が弾みました。お料理も一つ一つに心がこもっていてとても美味しかった。ちゃんこ鍋は、具材を入れる順のレクチャーもして頂きました。お出汁の効いたスープは優しい味わいでした。ソフトドリンクで特筆したいのがジンジャーエール。市販の物より生姜が効いててかなり好みの味でした。 何年ぶりかの集まりを、この店で行えて良かったです。全員とても満足行く物になりました。また必ず伺いたいお店です。

Small udon shop but the line moved quickly. Delicious meal, good prices, friendly staff. Has an English menu.

Adorable local udon spot! They had some of the best quality udon noodles I've ever had and perfect portion size for my very hungry belly. The wait staff didn't speak much English but were very friendly and tried their best to communicate. We got the curry udon and prawn tempura udon, both of which I'd highly recommend. The curry was not too thick and paired really nicely with the noodles. The prawns were jumbo sized and breaded just the way I like it- not too doughy and not oily at all! Atmosphere was a perfect quiet and peaceful place for lunch. 10/10 stars!!

absolutely adorable local spot. we ordered udon noodles with butter and black pepper. the server gave us the tip of adding soy sauce and my mind was blown. I was not aware of the soy sauce, butter and black pepper flavor combo! paired with this soft udon noodles? We are looking forward to our next bowl. To top it off, the prices are affordable! Definitely recommend.

Extremely satisfied with the udon served there! The tempura is soft and cracking at the same time, the broth is so delicious. I like also a lot the local ambiance. There were only few people, all is calm and peaceful. Highly recommend!

Very good. Had the cold udon with grated mountain yam and an egg, yummy. Also great shrimp tempura. Friendly service, nice vibe. Recommended.

Lovely staff, an English menu, and great, affordable food! They offer cold and hot udon. I ordered one of the recommended cold udon dishes, it was great (the picture was after I ate a little bit of it). I also ordered a cute drink called Yuzu and Honey, which was amazing. (the picture of the menu is just one page of many)

An excellent udon shop that you should definitely try. The Skype was delicious, the udon soft and chewy, and the tempura perfectly fried. The staff there were super friendly and they have an English menu. Put this place on your list of places to go, trust me.

Easily a top Tokyo noodle! Amazing fresh hand cut udon noodles (watch them make in window). The noodles with dipping sauce is my favourite because focuses on the noodles (with udon water to turn dip into a soup). Spicy, duck etc options. But soup noodles also good. Queue appears but moves fast. Ordering vending machine can do in English. Super friendly.

If you are an udon lover, this place is for you. It is a quaint little place with very limited seating. It took 40 min just to get into the door and another 10 minutes to eat. The service was fine. Nothing really. To service. Because it was so small, it felt very cramped; but that could be the north american side of me. I am not an udon fan so there was limited options for me. I think each person that enters has to order a bowl, so that was inconvenient. I would not go back because I am not an udon fan, but would recommend it to anyone who likes udon and waiting in line.

We came here at 8pm and there was a short queue outside so you know it’s popular with the locals. It took nearly 20mins to be let in. Make sure you order your food while waiting in the queue. There’s a self-service kiosk just outside the front door and thankfully there’s English language option because some restaurants in Japan don’t have that option. The price is very good. The noodles came out in about 5 minutes. It’s a bit chewy and firm but very fresh. Broth is delicious. It’s an express type restaurant where you sit in, eat and get out. If you want a place to eat and relax (having a chat with your mates) then it’s not for you.

Came here close to 8pm at night and there was still a short queue outside. Order from the vending machine right outside the restaurant before queueing. Had the signature duck udon and it was comforting on a cold night. The portion was quite huge even for a small bowl so I don't recommend ordering the regular one if you have a small appetite. You can tell the udon is hand kneaded from the irregular shape and it comes with perfectly grilled eggplants in a refreshing duck broth. The udon belongs to the chewy type so you prefer a softer texture, then you might not enjoy as much.

Phenomenal Michelin-recommended udons. We went for a late lunch around 4pm and managed to be seated without waiting, but there is often a queue. The udons are freshly made right after the order, which you have to pay for by cash on a machine outside the restaurant. I definitely recommend the dipping udons. The broth is amazing, and both the size and the consistency of the udons are simply perfect. The prices are incredibly cheap for the quality of the food. A must-go in Tokyo.

Handmade Udon freshly made everyday right in front for you to watch. A local's favourite as apparently always a line. The Udon is chewy and a bit on the hard side, not like normal Udon. It's quite similar to Chinese handmade noodles. The white miso soup base we ordered has a lot of toppings and vege. It is also similar to Chinese cuisine. The portion is quite big and we only ordered the normal size. We had the dipping Udon and both the Udon and dipping sauce are cold. Overall it's not bad but not exceptional. The turnaround is quick so we didn't queue for long.

Quality and affordable udon that you must try if visit Tokyo. There’s always a queue but moving fast. It took me half an hour to finish the entire udon as the portion is quite large but most people finish in 20 mins. The udon are fresh cut. It’s chewy but I really like the texture. I have the duck soup udon and it’s so tasty! Will be back if I visit Tokyo next time.

I was originally planning to eat at a highly-rated sushi place, but since it was in a mall, I felt a bit hesitant. Then I spotted a long queue outside a humble-looking street-side restaurant, tucked under a railway bridge—and I decided to follow the crowd. I'm so glad I did, because this turned out to be the best udon I’ve had so far on this trip. Be prepared to stand while eating, as there are very limited seats and most customers dine at bar tables. Absolutely incredible! The ingredients were simple, but the soup was unbelievably fresh and flavorful. You can customize it with ginger and spring onions, which add extra depth. But the real game changer? Pouring in a scoop of deep-fried silverfish—it completely transformed the broth. Mind-blowingly good! The udon noodles were thick, tender, and springy, with every bite bringing pure joy. The tempura was expertly fried—crispy but not greasy or salty. The chicken was juicy, the shrimp was huge, and the mushroom tempura was especially impressive—fragrant, light, and refreshing. What a satisfying meal! Simple, unpretentious, and absolutely unforgettable.

An excellent udon shop for a quick and tasty meal. It’s mostly standing room only, with a small table in one corner for two people. There are various kinds of udon to order, but they are known for their fried chicken version. The noodles were nice and chewy, and the chciken cooked with a light batter that’s not too heavy. The service was fast and friendly and the cost was reasonable.

We suddenly found this standing udon shop while strolling around Kichijoji Area (if you come to Japan, we suggest you to come around this area). There were various type of udon to order, and we tried the beef udon, with additional tempura as the side dish. The noodles were tasty, especially when we mixed with some onions and chili, the taste become much better. Besides the noodles and broth was so good, the price for the udon also was reasonable.

To be honest, I was not a big fan of udon before I ate here. And then I ate here. Could noodles be this transcendent? Could broth be so tender and perfect? Could so many extra topping and trimmings elevate an udon to levels I never knew before existed? Yes, yes, and yes. They make all their noodles from scratch (you can watch while eating) and they prepare the whole bowl right before you. This is the type of place I love to bring visiting friends, cause it's such a unique food experience! Mind you, it's standing only (with only a couple of seats in the back).

The real Japan, super authentic and super fast, you eat standing up as there are only two small tables inside and it’s delicious Very cheap too and a must try for the real experience as a tourist

Such a classic traditional quick standing udon shop. You order, get your udon, add your toppings, stand while you eat, and your out. I love this style of Japanese restaurant. The udon is amazing. The noodles are bouncy firm and delicious. Everything is freshly made. The tempura is all made fresh. Especially when it’s busy, everything comes out fresh and piping hot! I order the Maitake kake-udon (舞茸うどん), I also ordered extra 舞茸天ぷら. I wasn’t aware they actually have a double maitake udon (ダブル舞茸うどん). People must like their maitake 😂 Anyway, because of my mistake I paid a little more than I should have but, they also gave me a ton of maitake. Maybe if you order it separately as an extra item, you get more 🤔. I’ll just assume the answer is yes, haha. I almost burnt my mouth it was so hot. If you get a lot of extra tempura, I might recommend getting a small side dish and placing it on the side so it doesn’t get too soggy from the broth. This place is one of my favorite udon shops in all of Tokyo.

This place was delicious! I got a tempura shrimp udon and it was amazing. The broth was super flavorful yet light at the same time. I added an onsen egg and it was so good. You order at the kiosk and they make your bowl in front of you. The place is small — it’s mostly standing but there are two small tables available at the corner.

This is definitely one of the best places to eat Udon noodles around in Tokyo.

Best udon noodles I’ve had

Google says they do takeaway however after going to their shop they told me they do not.

(Translated by Google) I drank so much the day before that I was hungover from the morning and spent most of the morning in bed (*´Д｀*) After I finally woke up and realized that no one was home, I had no choice but to go out to eat (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))) On a day like this, I was wondering if it would be nice to have warm udon noodles that would be gentle on the stomach.After checking the reviews from the reviewers I follow, I headed to "Kamaage Udon Hatsutomi" in Edogawabashi٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ I left home late and arrived after 1:30, so I was able to enter the store easily without waiting ^ ^ There was a long line at Santora in the neighborhood at this time as well (*ﾟ∀ﾟ*) I was hesitant to order kamaage udon, but I couldn't help but order the usual chikuwa tempura udon with grated yam kelp and gomoku rice (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) Now, after waiting a while, I looked at the udon that was served and realized that it was a stylish udon ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ First, let’s start with the dashi soup^ ^Wow, it’s delicious╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ The gentle taste fills your stomach ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪ Next, the udon noodles are definitely soft, but they are wavy and coat the soup well ^ ^ It was my first time trying a type of udon called Miyazaki udon, but I guess udon from Kyushu is mainly soft. The gomoku rice was delicious and I was satisfied♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪ It was delicious ♪ Thank you for the meal ^o^ (Original) 前日にやらかすほど飲み過ぎ、朝から二日酔いで午前はほぼ布団の中(*´Д｀*) やっと起きてから家に誰もいない事に気付いて、致し方なく外食へ(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))) こんな日は胃に優しい、温かいうどんかなぁとフォローしているレビュアーさんの口コミを確認して、こちら江戸川橋の「釜揚げうどん　はつとみ」さんへ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ 遅くに家を出て、現着は1時30分過ぎだったので待ちもなくすんなり入店^ ^近所の三ん寅さんはこの時間も大行列でした(*ﾟ∀ﾟ*) 注文は釜揚げうどんと迷いましたが、いつものちくわ天うどんにとろろ昆布をプラス、さらに五目ご飯も思わず頼んでしまいました(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) さて、少し待って配膳されたうどんを見て、これはお洒落なうどん٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ まずは出汁から^ ^うわー美味い╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ 優しい味で胃に沁み渡る♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪ 続いてうどんは、確かに柔らかいけど、ウェーブが掛かっていて出汁をよく纏ってくれます^ ^ 宮崎うどんという種類みたいで初めて食べましたけど、やっぱり九州方面のうどんは柔らかめが中心なんでしょうか？ 五目ご飯も美味しくて、満足満足♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪ 美味しかったです♪ご馳走様でした^o^

(Translated by Google) I have recovered from my illness and am on the verge of making a full recovery! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ I visited Hatsutomi for lunch with her family, who was recommended by her followers for her delicious udon noodles, taking into account her daughters' physical condition! It seems that there are many people who can enjoy the delicious food even if they are hungover! Saturday, around 13:00 No queues, The restaurant was full and I had to wait for about 5 minutes to be seated at a table as they were being replaced! Many of the customers were families with babies. It's run by a husband and wife team, and the wife came to check out the floor and take orders. Very kind and considerate, He's a wonderful person! (*´꒳`*) Chicken tempura set meal, kamaage udon, large Kamaage udon, large Kamatama udon, large Kakiage And so on! Delicious udon noodles that only take 10 minutes! (〃ω〃) The noodles are thinner than normal, fluffy, but chewy and delicious! The soup stock for kamaage has grated radish and other condiments, making it a sweet soup that is very delicious! (//∇//) The gentle taste will soothe you! Kamatamama fluffy noodles and eggs are entwined and slippery! It's a large portion, but it's smooth and crunchy! The noodles are soft and easy to digest! It's definitely so delicious that you can eat it even when you're hungover! Kakiage is also crispy! It's delicious! My daughters ate a lot too! I was healed by the gentle taste and kind wife and became energized! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ Thank you for the meal! (Original) 病み上がりで完全復活目の前！╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ の娘達と体調を考慮して優しいおうどんが頂けるとフォロワーさんおすすめのはつとみさんにランチで家族と伺いました！ 二日酔いで行っても美味しく頂ける方も多いそうです！ 土曜日、13時頃 並びは無し、 店内は満席でちょうど入れ替わるタイミングで五分程待ちテーブル席にご案内頂けました！ お客様は家族赤ちゃん連れのの方も多かったです。 ご夫婦経営で奥様がフロアー、注文など聞きに来て下さいました。 とっても優しくお気遣いが、 素晴らしい方です！(*´꒳`*) とり天定食、釜揚げうどん、大 釜揚げうどん、大 釜玉うどん、大 かき揚げ などなどいただきました！ 10分かからず美味しそうなおうどん達！(〃ω〃) 麺は普通より細く、ふわっとしてますがコシがあり美味しい麺！ 釜揚げの出汁は大根おろし薬味などが入っていて甘めのお出汁でとっても美味しい！(//∇//) 優しい味に癒されます！ 釜玉まふっくら麺と卵が絡みツルツル！ 大盛りで量も多いですがツルツル、ぱくぱく食べれます！ ふんわりした麺なので消化に良さそう！ 確かに二日酔いでも食べれちゃう美味しさです！ かき揚げもサックリ！ 美味しいですね！ 娘達もよく食べました！ 優しいお味と優しい奥様に癒されて元気になりました！╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ ごちそうさまでした！

(Translated by Google) I had a very serious hangover, so I went there hoping to eat some soothing udon. The udon had a smooth texture and went down very well. The soup was based on dashi stock, which I guess is more of a Kansai style. Either way, it worked wonders for my upset stomach. (Original) たいへん深刻な二日酔いだったので、優しいうどんが食べたいと思い行ってみました。 うどんはつるつるした食感でのどごしがよかったです。スープは出汁ベースでどちらかというと関西風な感じなのでしょうか。 いずれにしても荒んだ胃にとても効きました。

(Translated by Google) Kamaage udon 700 yen (large size + 100 yen) & gomoku rice 100 yen. The cost performance was good and both were delicious. It may seem like a lot of work since the lady is doing all the serving and accounting duties by herself, but she is cheerful and pleasant, and when I told her, ``It was delicious,'' she was happy. It's a store you'll want to visit again. By the way, I went on Friday. When I came to Edogawa Bridge to see the cherry blossoms along the Kanda River, it was around noon, so I decided to head to this store, which I had been eyeing for some time. There were two or three people in line at the front, but the turnover rate was good and we didn't have to wait long to get inside. (Original) 釜揚げうどん700円(大盛り+100円)&五目ごはん100円。コスパも良く，ともに美味しかった。おばちゃんが給仕・会計等を１人でやっているので大変そうだが，明るくて感じが良く，｢美味しかったです｣と言ったら，喜んでくれた。また行きたくなる店だ。ちなみに行ったのは金曜日。神田川沿いの桜見物で江戸川橋まで来たら，ちょうど昼時だったので，かねてより目をつけていたこの店へ。表に２～３人並んでいたが，回転率がよく，それほど待たずに店内へ入れた。

My to go eclair is definetly matcha eclair nothing beats the matcha eclair from sadaharu aoki! I missed it when in paris so just nice went to tokyo and it was the last piece and i came in the moring at 11am.

A bit hard to find (basement of Isetan), but totally worth it! I should have gotten the whole strawberry cake. Literally perfection. Strawberries multiple ways with a hint of matcha from the layer of cream.

I never thought I will ever say this but this has to be one of the worst snack I have bought in Japan. Bought all their Marrons products (Since Marron season) and I have tried 3 so far. The Glazed marron, the marron madeleines and as well as the marron sponge cake. Unfortunately, it feels and taste like all the products are dumped in sugar syrup. It is so so so bad I did not continue eating after a bite of each. A total waste of stomach space, luggage space and money considering I lug it back from Japan to enjoy.

Iconic design comes with Japanese flavors

The strawberry cake I got today wasn’t that good, therefore overpriced

I find their macarons abit too sweet. PH macarons are still better imho

The matcha azuki cake is the best matcha cake in my life. I love the crunchy base too.

Super delicious udon needle bistro. You can enjoy drinking beer and eat Tempura. Very popular among locals.

Hidden gem 💎 I will be back.

Great Sanuki-udon! Made on the premises.

(Translated by Google) [Location: Shin-Nakano Station, about 5 minutes walk] I heard there was a delicious udon restaurant in Shin-Nakano, so I came here! “Handmade Udon Shikokuya”! The restaurant seems to have a lot of regulars! The proprietress was running the restaurant by herself (*≧∀≦*) I ordered •Meat-chopped curry udon (950) (It also came with pickles! I ordered a small portion, but it was still a huge portion! The noodles weren’t that chewy, but they went well with the curry broth! The curry broth and pork were especially delicious✨ I drank too much soup lol) Maybe the air conditioner was broken? It was summer, so it was quite hot, but the restaurant had a nice atmosphere and it was nice! Next time I’d like to try cold udon ( ◠‿◠ ) (Original) [場所　新中野駅　徒歩5分ほど] おいしいうどん屋が新中野にあるときき きました！ “手打ちうどん　四国屋”さん！ 常連さんがおおそうな店内！ 女将さんがワンオペで営業していました(*≧∀≦*) たのみましたのは •肉きざみカレーうどん(950) (お新香もついてきました！ 少なめでの注文をしたのですが、それでもすごいボリューム！ 麺はそこまでコシがつよいというわけではないのですが、カレーの汁とあっていました！ カレーの汁と豚肉がとくにおいしかったです✨ スープのみすぎたw) エアコンが壊れてたのかな？ 夏場だったのでかなり暑いのが、ネックでしたが お店はよい雰囲気でよかったです！ 次は冷やのうどんを食べたいです( ◠‿◠ )

(Translated by Google) This is Shikokuya, a long-established Sanuki udon restaurant founded in 1962, famous for being frequented by the late rock musician Kiyoshiro Imawano and Hakase Suidobashi (celebrity and former member of the House of Councilors). The restaurant is located about a five-minute walk from Shin-Nakano Station (Exit 1) on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. It's along Nakano-dori Street near the Nabeya Yokocho and Tokanzakaue intersections. The sign reads "Handmade Udon Shikokuya." Under the eaves of the storefront are lanterns bearing the words Awa (Tokushima Prefecture), Sanuki (Kagawa Prefecture), Tosa (Kochi Prefecture), and Iko (Ehime Prefecture). Beneath them hangs a well-worn noren curtain. This is one restaurant I've been interested in for a while. I visited for the first time just after 7 PM on a weekday. Inside, there's a U-shaped counter surrounding the back yard with about 20 seats. There's also a four-person table to the left of the entrance. The proprietress runs the place alone. There are six customers ahead of me. I sit at an empty counter. I order the Kakiage Udon (¥900). The walls are decorated with countless posters and even items not on the main menu. There's also a "recovery gift (hand towel)" from Kiyoshiro Imawano and an autographed card from Hiroshi Abe on display. The kakiage udon arrives. Shikokuya's kakiage is hearty. The kakiage has the firm texture of shrimp. The udon is pale, flat, and medium-thick. The noodle surface is smooth. It slides smoothly into your mouth with a slurp. It has a high water content, giving it a supple texture with just the right amount of firmness. Unlike the tough, chewy Sanuki udon, this one is soft and chewy. The soup is based on dried sardine stock and seasoned with soy sauce, salt, and granulated sugar, giving it a gentle flavor that you can finish even after drinking alcohol. Wow, it's delicious. Thank you for the meal❗️ (Original) こちらは、故・忌野清志郎（ロックミュージシャン）さんや、水道橋博士（タレント・元参議院議員）さんが、通っていたことでも有名な、1962年創業の老舗讃岐うどん店『四国屋』 場所は、東京メトロ丸の内線「新中野駅（出入口1番）」から徒歩約5分。鍋屋横丁・十貫坂上交差点近くの中野通り沿いにある。「手打ちうどん 四国屋」と書かれた看板。 店頭の軒下には、阿波（徳島県）・讃岐（香川県）・土佐（高知県）・伊子（愛媛県）と書かれた提灯。 その下には、年季の入った暖簾が下がっている。 以前から気になっていた店の１つ。 平日19時過ぎに初訪問。 店内は、バックヤードを囲む形のコの字型カウンター約20席。入口左側に、4人用テーブル1卓。 女将さんのワンオペ。 先客6名。空いているカウンターに座り ○ かき揚げうどん　　　　¥900 をオーダー。 壁面には、無数のポスターやグランドメニューにないメニューも掲示されている。忌野清志郎さんの「快気祝い（手ぬぐい）」や、阿部寛さんの色紙も飾られている。 かき揚げうどんが着丼。 四国屋のかき揚げはボリューミー。 ぷりぷりの海老の食感が感じられるかき揚げ。 うどんは、色白の平たい形状の中太麺。 麺肌はツルツル。 啜ればスルスルと軽快に口の中へ滑り込む。 加水率高めで、しなやかさと適度なコシを持ち合わせている。 讃岐うどんによくある強靭なコシと弾力性のあるタイプと違い、モッチリとソフトなタイプ。 スープはいりこ出汁をベースに、醤油、塩、ザラメで味付けされ、お酒を飲んだ後でも完飲できそうな優しい味わい。いやー、美味い。 ご馳走様でした❗️

(Translated by Google) I've been going to this restaurant for over 20 years. They used to be open until the morning, but now they close around 11 PM. The baby sardine tempura and inari sushi are delicious and make great snacks. I always order the meat tempura, but I always ask for half the noodles because I want to have a variety of snacks. The proprietress and chef really remember our children and often tell us stories from their childhood. My son has been coming here since he was one year old, so it's been about 17 years. When it comes to udon, I still say Shikokuya is the place to go. I've been eating it since I was little, so I could almost say it's like my mom's cooking♪ PSD August 30, 2025 We're now open until around 2 AM. (Original) もう 20年以上通っているお店。 昔は朝までやっておりましたが、今は23時前後で閉店してしまいます。 じゃこ天　お稲荷さん　とても美味しくいいおつまみになります。 肉かき揚げをいつに頼むのですが、色々とおつまみを頂きたいので、麺を半分にしていただいてます。 女将さんと大将は良く子供の事を覚えていてくださり、よく昔の小さかった頃のお話をしてくださります。 息子も1歳の時から通って、かれこれ17年目に突入しました。 うどんといえば、四国屋行こーっていまだに言いますね。 小さい頃から食べているので、お袋の味って言ってもいいくらいです♪ 追記 2025年8月30日 営業時間が深夜2時前後までやっております。

(Translated by Google) I went to eat around 7pm. I was happy that they brought out pickles! I ordered the oyako udon and gomoku udon. The broth was delicious, but the noodles were a bit lacking. They were sold out of inari (apparently they were giving them to regular customers and that was the last one they had). Even though it was September, it was still hot! It was a shame the air conditioning wasn't working. My father is from Kagawa, so I grew up eating udon, so the food was neither good nor bad. Even with rising prices, I think it was a bit pricey?! It might be a good place to dine and enjoy the traditional atmosphere inside the restaurant. (Original) 19時頃に食べに行きました。 お漬物が出てきたのは嬉しい！ うどんは親子と五目を注文。 出汁は美味しいですが麺はいまいちかな。 いなりは売り切れでした（常連さんにあげていたのが最後だったみたい） 9月とはいえまだまだ暑い！ 空調が効いていないのがとても残念でした。 父が香川出身なのでうどん食べて育った私としては可もなく不可もなし。物価高騰とはいえ高いかな？！ 昔ながらの店内の雰囲気を味わって食べるには良いかもしれません。

Came in for a set lunch. Got spicy Udon with fried shrimp. It was filling and fairly priced. A matcha latte on the side. One of my favorite parts of Tokyo food is the set lunch, where you can spend around 1000 yen and fill your belly. This place is perfect for it. It's set a little bit off the street, so you may not rush in, but it's worth crossing the threshold. The udon was super flavorful, tender and chewy. The crispy shrimp breading soaked up the broth and made the tender flesh even more delicious. The staff was friendly and the place was welcoming. Give it a try.

Great price, food, and service. Can get busy during peak lunch and dinner hours. There’s also an English menu available as well as takeout.

This place is sooo nice and the waiters are beyond friendly. They have an English menu too! It is full of elder Japanese people, so you know the food is the bomb dot com. Just learn how to say “I want this, please” in Japanese! They don’t accept card, despite having a sign, BTW. So carry cash or have that PASMO on hand. I’ve been here 5 or more times in between class for a quick lunch. The food is piping hot (like be careful) but always fresh and delicious and delivers on quality WITHOUT MISSING A BEAT. Lunch said comes with a matcha latte or hot/cold coffee. I don’t have a pic, but I always get the curry udon with fried chicken (Tatsuta Curry Udon). DELICIOUS. I’m not sure what’s in the video below but it was the first meal I had. Curry udon definitely is a star here. I pay 1,050 YEN total for a big curry udon bowl with a matcha latte.

The curry & tonkatsu is really nice but udon can be improved - weird no card unless over 5000 yen

Honestly, the food was nothing special. Waited over 20 minutes for it, and it just wasn’t worth it. The pork cutlet rice was average, and the udon had zero flavor. For 1,450 yen, you can definitely find something better.

Wandered in a chilly afternoon exploring the area that inspired Persona 5's Yongen-Jaya and discovered this cozy diner. Tried the set with Kitsune (seasoned fried tofu) hand battered udon + tempura shrimp with egg and both were wonderful. Staff are friendly and there's a English menu for foreigners too. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

My first oyakodon. Why do so few restaurants seem to serve it? Because it’s a take-out thing? Something you cook at home? In any case, very good. Small bowl of udon in soy broth, also very good (will get the udon set next time), a little block of tofu, pickles, and bonus iced matcha. Maybe a little much for someone who has to teach in the afternoon, tried to walk it off, but hard to complain. Friendly service. At 1150 yen, excellent cost performance.

The food was solid, the vegetables were our favorite part. I wish they offered beef or pork skewers. Open late so definitely not a bad late night option

It's a cosy place and we sat at the bar where we had incredible service. All the skewers are either chicken or vegetable. They have a great range though and I had a really good time there enjoying the yakitori with beer. As a non smoker there were a couple of people smoking next to me but I didn't notice the smoke/smell so I wouldn't worry if it's a concern. Great atmosphere and we'll priced, we'll definitely visit again!

This is the best yakitori place I have eaten in my 10-day stay in Shinjuku. We tried the atsumi, arubatsubo, original chicken skin, tsukune, hatsu, and puchi tamato. All of the skewers were amazing especially the atsumi and original chicken skin where I had to get seconds and thirds! I'm in full regret that I didn't eat at this place until later in my stay and opted for a random yakitori place in "pee alley" on the first arrival here. There is nothing like this place back in the states, you won't regret it!

Went in there early and it is great. I had the omakase 5 skewer plus shitake mushroom and some sort of green chilly pepper (it is not spicy which is good) and they are right, skewers go very well with ginger high....delicious

You need to pay an entry fee (3 euros) plus at least drink per person (5 euros). So, you're not eating yet, already spent 8 euros. Then you order yakitori, their "hajime-ya's choice". They show you two of them on the picture, but it will only be one by one... But don't worry, the price will be the double. No need to spend more time speaking about the waitress, which is terrible. Toilets here are really dirty. Can't be worse.

Really nice yakitori near the famous Golden Gai, everything is perfectly grilled and service was friendly. They do have English men, so it’s less daunting to order.

WORST WORST WORST JAPANESE RESTAURANT EVER. RUDE STAFF AND CHEF. Upon hearing that you don't speak Japanese, they rejected you immediately. They are not welcoming to foreigners unlike other restaurants. Don't bother stepping in. With such bad attitude, bet their food are not great either. 👎👎👎👎👎

The udon noodles were decent, a solid choice for a quick meal. It was really thoughtful of them to have a big fan to keep everyone comfortable while they waited in line. The food itself was tasty, though maybe not the best we've ever had. We're happy we gave it a shot and experienced it for ourselves. Honestly, if you're in the area, it's worth checking out.

waited for about 2 hrs before we get seated. Good thing is that there’s virtual queue but we didn’t expect such a long wait. Suggest for others who want to visit, to get a queue number first before you take your time to explore the area. We had to cut short our time in the next area because we spent a total of 3 hrs (2hrs wait + 1hr ordering and meal time) on this. Even the queue for the toilet was quite a wait. Ordered the viral carbonara udon. Its really good, really creamy and buttery. Sadly it only had 3 pieces of pork. Loved the setup of the restaurant, you can see the chefs cooking your udon from outside. Was it worth sacrificing 3 hrs for my next area? Not really. But was it worth the try? Definitely 👍 Would love to head back again if the wait wasn’t that long.

The carbonara udon was not worth the wait. We have ourselves to blame though - we came after seeing it so much on social media. Almost everyone was a foreigner - no hate, we were too. We got a number around 12:40pm, came back to join the physical line around 1:20, and got in around 2:10pm. The 1.5 hour wait was not the worst - I’ve had similar experiences in other big cities. They actually had a good system to handle the line. The udon though, was kind of a let-down. Because the noodles still had some water when they got into a bowl, the sauce was watered down and didn’t stick to the udon. You can see the remaining liquidy sauce at the bottom of the bowl. The flavour was just missing something for us. The handmade udon was chewy and good, but not in a revolutionary way. The best thing was the low price. We paid 4400 yen for 4 people. Personally, I wouldn’t come back or recommend to other tourists. Tokyo has a ton of good udon places.

Went on a weekday at around 5:30 and waited around 40 mins until we were seated. The staff are very accommodating and take your order whilst you are in the queue. Ordered the carbonara udon and added an extra topping of kujo leeks to help cut through the more richer sauce. Udon noodle quality was very good and prices were very reasonable. I would recommend coming earlier for dinner as you can always expect a queue at this place.

I heard this spot was known for its Udon—especially the Udon Carbonara—so I had to give it a try. I ended up waiting through two lines: a virtual queue for about an hour, followed by another 45 minutes in front of the shop. Once seated and after ordering, the food came out quickly. It’s also worth noting that the crowd here is about 99% tourists. My Japanese friend only took me because it’s a popular spot and I’m here on vacation — otherwise, they said they’d never try this place themselves. I’ll admit, the udon itself was amazing and hard to beat, but everything else was just alright. Don’t get me wrong—it was good, just not “nearly two hours of waiting” good. I’d revisit again, but only once the hype dies down.

Tried the viral carbonara udon. If you are a purist, then you will likely find fault with it being called carbonara but if you can look past that, it actually is quite a good combo (or at least for us it was). The springy udon with the cheese/yolk/butter combo along with the pork fat and the mentaiko was quite a creamy combination that had the slight umami, saltiness as well as the aroma from the pork fat. Very cozy interior, albeit it can get a bit noisy. The staff are busy all over the place but yet are still very friendly and helpful, especially when we are very clueless (probably due to the hunger). Insanely long queue, think we queued for a good 1.5h for lunch. Queue moves quite fast though, because about 5-10pax ahead they will ask for your order so that they can prepare in advance before you get seated.

Menchirashi was absolutely worth the wait! I had the carbonara noodles with a side of tempura chicken, mushrooms, and shrimp, and everything was incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. The noodles were rich and creamy, and you can tell they really care about quality and presentation here. When you sit at the counter, you can watch them prepare the noodles from start to finish, which makes the whole experience even more special. The only downside was the wait time, about 50 minutes, but once the food arrived, it completely made up for it. If you’re not in a rush, this place is a must-visit for noodle lovers!

Fast as lightning udon, with english ordering machine. Plenty of local traffic which was a good sign. Nice although mild soup stock.

It's alright! Normal price but the udon noodles and tempura would be better if they were made fresh, and the atmosphere could be improved by setting the room up better- wooden dividers perhaps, wall displays, more cleanliness?

2.5 stars. Maybe my expectations were too high. Not the best but not too bad either. I recommend you not to eat the meat-radish one (the udon itself was alright and the seats were empty so I give it 2 stars). Maybe my rating would’ve been better with a different menu, so I just give it 0.5 stars extra for my hopes.

Pretty decent udon soup noodles. For foreigners who find this place via Google Maps, you order using the machine outside: 1.) put enough money into the machine 2.) press one or more of the food menu buttons (red color is hot dish, blue color is cold dish, yellow color is topping) 3.) press the red button underneath the menu buttons on the right to complete your order 4.) you get a ticket but the food comes so fast just walk in and it’ll be ready in a minute or two Don’t know what to order? Just get one of the four big dishes at the top. It’s what they’re know for.

Great udon than I've eaten for while. I almost forgot the taste of good udon and I came here with my friend. It had a little line up which is good sigh and we took a seat after 5mn. We order 2 udon wiche on came with tempura and other one with chicken tempura. It was really delicious. I will go back definitely. Great taste of dashi and noodle. If I live closer I will go often. Try it and you will love it.

Looks like a place with male guests are the majority. But udon was super delicious. I regretted I did not order in Large.

Easy to reach from the subway station and the price was reasonable. Big size of udon with fried tofu was ~4 euro and the taste was ok. One thing I would like to highlight is the service was poor or even rude in some ways. We were two people and only one person ordered as the other person wasn’t hungry. The chefs were yelling at us and asking one person to leave and wait outside in the rain as there was a strict rule of no food sharing. After negotiations and since we already paid, we managed to sit together, thankfully. And to prove that we didn’t share the food, aka the precious 4 euro udon noodles, we sat under their eyes so that they could monitor us. Btw, the wet towel on the table was from the previous customer. It would be nice if the restaurant can cleanup the table in a timely manner.

A nice hidden spot with great udon! It is located on the second floor of the building so not that visible. While we were there, there were mostly locals, so I believe it provides quite an authentic Japanese experience. The staff was welcoming with us, and we also received an English menu. We observed that the Japanese menu had more items than the English one. However the food was great. We got one hot udon and one cold one, and the combination of flavours and how the noodles were cooked was great!

Came to this izakaya to enjoy some delicious “black” oden from Shikoku. Loved the rich broth and various oden combination. I had to also order the grilled chicken, which is perfect with some beer. Lastly, ordered some udon to finish the night. For an additional 100yen, you can get a standard size of noodles which is definitely the way to go, assuming you didn’t order too much beforehand like me. Great Izakaya if you are in the mood for some delicious oden and/or udon! Crowd Size: Very High (Reservation Recommended) Payment Method: Credit Card

Absolutely delicious! Thoroughly recommend the oden and udon both. Hard to find though. It's up on level 2 and there's no English sign out front, so keep a keen eye out.

This place was recommended to me, so I had to give it a try. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor and easily missed. It's a cosy spot, accommodating about 20 people in total. The staff is very attentive, they also have an English menu available for those who need it. We tried the pork soup udon, it was so flavourful with a kick of ginger. Perfect if you're craving a hot bowl of noodle soup. We didn't manage to have their oden, but it seems to be a top pick here. Highly recommend!

Simply delicious. The location is not easy to find. You need to look at one of the video (at the review section) to go up to 2nd or 3rd floor. I am attaching the English menu for your reference. Menu photo was taken 30/July/2025

We were looking for udon but the oden here was surprisingly good. We loved the oden soooooo much as they were braised so well. It was very delicious especially with a bit mustard. For the udon, it was quite good too. But the cold udon would be way too chewy as the udon here was a bit thicker. Hot udon is preferred.

Food was about average with atrocious shameful discriminatory behavior displayed by a staff member seating customer which completely ruined me and my wife’s dining experience. We were waiting behind a japanese couple and the staff member(with a black headwrap) came out and let the couple in front of us go in and told us that there was “no room” bc we didn’t have reservations. We decided to stick it out bc something didn’t seem right. Another customer stood in line behind us, and we asked her if she had reservations, which she didn’t. When the staff member came out, he slightly shoved my wife and gestured the customer behind us to come in, which she seemed taken aback by. The customer behind us ended up leaving(probably bc she was turned off by what she was witnessing) and the staff member reluctantly let us into the restaurant. The food was okay, my wife ordered a regular udon, I ordered the udon with a side of shrimp tempura, we shared the 5 piece oden and had one draft beer each. The udon was underwhelming(tastes like packaged udon) and the oden about average(tendon was too chewy and not tender enough, radish overcooked, and the fish cake was boiled to death). Overall the whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth and do not recommend this joke of a restaurant at all.

Upon arriving in Tokyo, my family and I visited a restaurant around 2-3 PM, finding a quiet atmosphere with only a few other guests. We were impressed by the perfectly cooked noodles, clear soup, and crispy gyoza, making it our best meal in Japan. On our last day, we attempted to dine there again, but the restaurant was full. When we inquired about the wait time, the server simply stated that the restaurant was full and did not provide further information. This left us disappointed, as we couldn’t enjoy the meal once more. Therefore, I would rate the service 4 stars.

Yummy and tasty flavor for every cuisines I ordered here. The food delivery is really fast for you to fulfill your stomach. The seats are limited so please queue up during lunch and dinner time. Enjoy.

Service was fine. Ordered using our phones and food items on the menu had no descriptions. Drinks arrived quickly, and food arrived at various lengths of time. When we got the food (pretty slow for some items), it was terrible. Gyoza was worse than the frozen gyoza you get from somewhere like Costco, and the Xiaolongbao (swimming in oil) was inedible with other dishes somewhere in-between.

best Japanese food I've ever tasted. - from an American. I also got some gyoza and sweet and sour chicken but I ate them they were so yummy. so no photos. sorry about that haha.

I was there on february and it was very delicious. Very nice attention, beautiful place, and the greatness of the owner (the man who’s is shown on the photo outside the place) absolutely perfect 💗.

Real talk: Best izakaya in Kabuki-cho in my opinion. The various types of gyoza —traditional, garlic, fried, and even the cheese gyoza— are all delicious. Spice things up with the BEST chicken karaage you’ll put in your mouth (they leave a lot of the chicken skin on which gets deep fried and crispy, so good), along with a strong selection of noodle options and drinks. Speaking of drinks, in the Tokyo summer heat (39c/99f) trust me and go for either the ‘lemon tower’ or the ‘orange tower’ — basically a chuhai with the citrus drink of your choice. DELICIOUS and refreshing. I’m drooling just thinking of one now.

Solid gyoza and karage. Cold beer and quick service.

A nice soba shop in Ikebukuro. They have all the classes soba dishes. They appear to have no-hachi soba. I didn’t see juwari soba in the menu. Other soba-mae dishes looked very good and has a lot of selection. Too bad we were too full for soba-mae.

I generally don't eat soba noodles, as I don't like it, but this place is really good. It is packed though, in general. I prefer their cold soba than the ones in the soup.

(Translated by Google) I used it for lunch and ordered spicy tsukemen and onigiri (cod roe). The amount of noodles is the same price as medium, large, and special, so I chose the special size. The spicy soup is addictingly delicious, and although the noodles are thin for udon, they have a chewy texture and are easy to eat. The noodles are made with the highest quality natural sea salt and contain minerals. If you have room in your stomach, we also recommend homemade rice balls! (Original) ランチで利用し、ピリ辛つけ麺とおにぎり（たらこ）を注文。麺の量は中・大・特と同価格なので特盛にしました。ピリ辛のスープがクセになるほど美味しく、うどんにしては細いのにもっちりした歯応えもあり食べやすいです。麺には最高級の自然海塩を使用しており、ミネラルが含まれています。お腹に余裕があれば手作りおにぎりもオススメです！

(Translated by Google) We went here for a girls' get-together. The tuna salad was really tasty. All the a la carte dishes were good. We finished off with hegi soba and chewy udon noodles. It was delicious, as you'd expect from a soba restaurant. (Original) 女子会で利用させていただきました。 ツナサラダめちゃ美味しかったです。 一品料理どれも良かった。 締めに頼んだ、へぎ蕎麦、シコシコうどん。 お蕎麦屋さんならではの美味しさでした。

(Translated by Google) I ordered the bamboo steamer soba set meal. Since it was a little after the main time before 1:00 PM, I was seated immediately. Even so, the restaurant was nearly full and seemed to be bustling with customers. I think the soba was 28% buckwheat flour. It had a strong soba aroma and a smooth texture, making it delicious. Thank you for the meal. *Although I ordered the mori soba, there were some issues, like the soba soup not being served (although they did provide it if I asked). (Original) せいろ蕎麦定食を頂きました １３時前のメインタイムから少しズレた時間だったので直ぐに案内いただけました それでもほぼほぼ満席で繁盛されているようでした お蕎麦は二八蕎麦なのかな？しっかり蕎麦の薫りも感じつつ丁度いい喉越しで美味しく頂きました ご馳走様でした ※もり蕎麦を注文しているにもかかわらず蕎麦湯がでてこなかったり、と少し気になる部分はありましたが（お願いすれば出してくれました）

(Translated by Google) We made a reservation for 6pm on a Friday and visited with seven people. We were seated in a private room in the back. This is a favorite restaurant of friends, and there is a lot of demand for banquets in the evening, so the atmosphere is that of a soba izakaya. The seats were almost full. However, there seemed to be a fast turnover of people who came for the soba. Most of our orders were for snacks. Apparently the pickled mustard greens are pickled in-house twice a year, and this is the last day of the season. All of the snacks were delicious, and were sure to go down well with alcohol. The rolled omelet was excellent, with a strong dashi flavor. No matter what we ordered, it was delicious♪ (Original) 金曜日の午後6時に予約して7人で訪問。 席は奥の個室。 友人行きつけのお店で、夜は宴会需要が多くて雰囲気は蕎麦居酒屋。 席はほぼ満席。 しかし、蕎麦を目的の人の回転は早い様子。 注文はツマミ中心。 搾菜は年 2回お店で漬けているそうで、今は終わりの方。 どのツマミも美味しくて、お酒がすすむこと間違いない。 出汁巻卵はお出汁が効いていて絶品。 何を頼んでもハズレがなかったです♪

(Translated by Google) Across the street, there is a restaurant called "Tensei". The lights in the restaurant are dimmed, and the background music of a koto is playing quietly. If you are dining alone, you are guided to a long island table. It was around 2:20 pm, and there were quite a few customers. ■Curry bowl and bamboo steamer 950 yen *Recommended lunch Thinly sliced ​​soba noodles. The flavor is decent, and the noodles are cooked softly. The buckwheat flour is from Hokkaido. The soup is thick, which is my favorite type. The curry bowl is a small, heavy bowl. The soup is thick, sweet, and has a dashi flavor. Crunchy chopped onions and lots of chicken. I was curious about the many chewy gummy-like things in it. Is it flour that doesn't dissolve completely, or... what is it? Finally, I sprinkled a generous amount of shichimi pepper on top to give it just the right amount of seasoning. I decided not to order the soba soup that was already on the table. It was helpful that they were open late, with the last lunch order being at 2:45pm. (Original) 道路挟んで横並びに「天成（てんせい）」があります。 店内の照明の明るさを落として、琴のBGMが静かに流れて～。 1人利用は横長のアイランドテーブルへ誘導されます。 14時20分ぐらい、結構お客さんいましたよ。 ■カレー丼とせいろ　950円　※お勧めランチ 細切りの蕎麦。 風味はまずまず、茹で加減がやわらかめで。 蕎麦粉は北海道産を使用。 濃口のつゆ、好きなタイプ。 カレー丼はずっしりと重い小さめの丼ぶりで。 粘度強め、甘口で出汁感あり。 しゃきしゃきの駒切り玉ねぎと、鶏肉がたくさん。 強弾力のグミのような物がいくつも入ってるの気になって。 溶ききらない小麦粉なのか、それとも・・・何だろう？ 最後に、七味唐辛子を多めに振りかけて丁度良い塩梅に。 あらかじめテーブル上に置いてあった蕎麦湯は見送り。 お昼のラストオーダーが14時45分までと遅くまで営業 しているので助かります。

Amazing udon! Soft yet chewy and just perfect! I’m a udon lover so I don’t say that lightly. Highly recommend this place!

WOW. COME HERE. Never in my life have I felt like I was more in Japan. The music, the kindness from the staff, the food, WOW! I would come here every day if it were on my way home in the USA. The noodles were so soft. The tempura was so DELICIOUS. All of it is good. If you're heading back from a long day in Japan, this is the place to be. Felt like coming home. Very friendly to foreigners. So awesome! Thank you!!!

One of the best Ramen meals we had during our trip. The tempura chicken was so delicious, the udon was perfect and the broth delicious. A very cosy and lovely vibe in the restaurant I couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you for the highlight 🧡

We just woke up from nap after checking into a hotel nearby after landing at 6am. Ordered two random items at the machine and waited a few mins before being seated. The waitress spoke to us in Japanese but realized that we did not understand her fully after giving blank looks. The chef/cook/owner? Came by and told us kindly that we will have to wait 10 mins, kindly translated what we ordered since it was entirely in Japanese, and then seated us. He stopped by after the dishes came and told us how to eat it. Both were very kind and we are thankful with the service and good, warm soup. Def hit the spot. We wanted to go back again before leaving Japan but could not due to schedule conflicts. Will def check it out again in the future

10/10 Udon place. No frills. Just great udon. Very happy to have found here. Will be coming back regularly.

As I bid adieu to the bustling streets of Japan, there's one thing that tugs at my heartstrings like no other - the legendary Kashiwaten Udon. Nestled within the labyrinthine alleys of Uchisaiwaicho, Tokyo, this humble eatery has been my sanctuary amidst the chaos of the corporate world. Picture this: It's high noon, and the sun beats down with the intensity of a thousand fiery dragons. The Salaryman's stomach growls with the ferocity of a ravenous Godzilla, signaling the sacred ritual of the lunch break. And what better way to appease the beast within than with a steaming bowl of Kashiwaten Udon? Now, let's talk about the udon itself. Imagine strands of noodles as thick and hearty as the dreams of a visionary entrepreneur, swimming in a broth so flavorful, it could bring tears to the eyes of even the most stoic salaryman. And let's not forget the tempura - crispy, golden nuggets of delight that dance on your taste buds like a troupe of culinary acrobats. But what truly sets Kashiwaten Udon apart is its ability to transport you to a realm of pure bliss with every slurp and bite. It's not just a meal; it's a transcendental experience, a symphony of flavors orchestrated by the gods of gastronomy themselves. As I prepare to depart this land of the rising sun, my heart aches with longing for one last taste of Kashiwaten Udon. Farewell, dear friend, you may just be noodles and broth to some, but to me, you are the taste of Japan itself - a savory slice of heaven in a world gone mad. So here's to you, Kashiwaten Udon, the unsung hero of my lunch breaks and the true MVP of my time in Japan. Until we meet again, may your broth be forever rich, your noodles forever firm, and your tempura forever crispy. Sayonara, old friend. Sayonara.

Nice staff, friendly. Helped us with recomendations in well spoken English.

Lovely small Japanese dessert shop specialized in "Anmitsu". There are only a few tables but waiting seats are available in front. The recipe has been passed down for a very long time as it started in 1914. Run by very kind aunty and her staffs, the atmosphere inside the shop makes you feel at home. Take-home orders are also available as last schedule for seating is 4PM and last order is 4.30PM. Recommended menus are "Kyuuhi-mochi" and "Anmitsu". There are 2 main types of anmitsu: tsubu-an (mashed) and koshi-an (beans). I would really recommend this place for anmitsu lovers.

Oh my lord their desserts were just superb. I thoroughly enjoyed their quite little place ! Must try

The staff is nice. Very memorable taste. Strongly recommend.

Very very delicious. The best Sweets over the world. :D

Anmitsu so good. Service so helpful

Great small place that serves Japanese tea and dessert. Take a walk along the river and have some tea in here

Really good service and mood!

So glad I found this hidden gem on Google Maps! I ordered the miso udon, it was absolutely delicious and comforting on a chilly day. The lady who served the customers was really lovely and adorable. She was prompt in taking orders and serving food. This is a really small and cozy eatery, which seemed to be popular among the locals. I visited during lunch time and waited for around 20 minutes for a seat. The menu was in Japanese, so I relied on Google Translate to communicate when ordering. Overall, food was excellent and I really enjoyed my dining experience at this local spot!

Situated in the basement 1 of a building that house Aloha hawaii western tonkatsu. The place is well ventilated despite being underground. Relatively spacious with a U-shaped wooden counter table which can seat 13-14 pax. A senior lady attended to everyone. She was friendly, curt and precise. Solo moves faster. Didnt need to wait in queue. We came here during lunch, and we were a small group of 4. So we had to wait for 20minutes. Easy to order. Pick - soup flavour between shoyu or miso. I picked miso. It costs 1000¥ for the noodle and soup base. Then I added on toppings of my choice seperately. I added 2 eggs, shitake mushrooms, pork, big fried tofu and wakame. Came up to about 1650¥ in total. Waited another 10minutes for the noodle. It was served pipping hot in a claypot. Soup was super flavourful and i find the udon texture special. Flatter and darker colour compared to the usual ones we get outside. Portion is also very very generous. Extremely full after. I recommend this place and i will repeat.

Delicious miso udon. The standard udon is ¥1000 but you can pick different toppings. I got an egg, chicken and tofu which was an addition ¥300. I arrived 10 minutes before it opened and was only one in line, by the time I finished my meal the restaurant was full. This is a mum and pop business, although they speak only Japanese they’re very accommodating to international customers. Worth trying if you’re in the area.

The udon was incredibly delicious! The kind old lady running the place earned my full respect as she’s so hardworking and kind. Big thanks as well to the gentleman in the kitchen for the amazing food!

Fantastic little udon restaurant. You can choose between miso soup or soy sauce udon and a few toppings. Delicious. Would come back!

The old lady can’t speak english but we manage to order They have english menu We tried both miso and soy broth, I prefer soy broth One of the best udon i ever had

This was the best meal we had in Japan, hands down! The udon was cooked to perfection, and the service was very nice and accommodating. They do not speak English, so prepare to have your translator and be kind!

I’ve had this place on my list for a while and was finally able to check it out. It’s an udon shop with a vibe that is more izakaya-ish. The space is cool with a fun little counter at the back where the kitchen is located. I went with the rolled egg (だし巻き卵) which was delicious (you can get a full or half size, but the half size was huge). I also got the house udon, which comes with aged tofu which was fantastic. It was sweet and just absorbed all the broth which explodes with flavor when you bite into it. The noodles were cooked to perfection. There are lots of options on the menu, so I want to come back. Service was fast and friendly. Go support this place and enjoy a wonderful meal.

Udon restaurant located in Meguro, Tokyo. It’s like a cafe rather than a traditional udon restaurant. Both hot udon and cold ones are on the menu, and I chose cold udon with raw egg and pounded yam. Very tasty and satisfied and, if you want to eat many, large size will be recommended.

I used to live near here so when I was little, this place used to be a restaurant I always go with my friends after my ballet lesson. The dashimaki egg, cucumber and seaweed’s vinegar side dish, zaru udon, and cold kimchi udon are the best. The kimchi udon was added to the menu recently but I think this is the best udon I’ve ever had in my entire life. I still visit this restaurant on a special occasion even though I live a little far away now. Because it’s totally worth it.

A nice restaurant provides handmade Udon, egg roll omelette and grilled chicken is also delicious. The restaurant also provides iced tea for free too!

Very different from commercial udons. This broth was very clean tasting, hints of ginger and dried fish. The kind where you can keep drinking the broth without becoming thirsty. Noodles were perfectly Al dente, irregularly cut so it should be handmade. A homely taste

The udon soup is different - clean, light with a deep dried sardine flavour. Ingredients used were also of good quality. Udon texture is perfect, enough bite and the right size. A hearty bowl of udon. Would return if in the area.

A local cozy Udon place which has a taste for sake as well. The portions are generous so one can get a proper lunch meal here. The staff were not particularly friendly, but I guess in busy lunch time one cannot expect much omotenashi! I tried the hot udon with vegetable and it was tasty.

It's not the first time that I go to a yakitori place whose concept is to use a special race of chicken that is "chewy" (歯ごたえがある). And it's just not my thing, I like tender meat, especially when it's not particularly cheap. Of course, the course included liver or tenderloin that were to my liking, but it still feels a little bit overpriced. Also the first time we went there, the owner was kind of harassing his employee, who of course was no longer there the second (and last?) time we went there. The course included all-you-can-eat pickles. That we enjoyed.

I stayed at a hotel around the corner and needed a place close by to grab dinner. Walked by their open window and the delicious aromas caught my attention. I walked in and asked if they had an English menu... They did. I ordered the set course meal with the soup, palette cleanser and the 5 piece yakitori. I added another yakitori after the meal and the dessert. The food is delicious. The chef and his assistant were so nice to me even though they didn't speak any English. They brought out another English menu and used Google translate to explain stuff to me. I paid about 4,000 Yen for the food and a couple of glasses of Shochu. I thought it was a reasonable price based on other places I've eaten in Tokyo. Definitely recommend eating here if you're in the neighborhood.

Stopped by Shin for lunch to have Yakitori. Turns out Yakitori is only served at dinner (at least on the day we went, a Thursday). We were offered the chicken teriyaki bowl and it was very good. Staff was very nice and the person who served us spoke very good English. Great experience. Highly recommend checking it out.

Food was excellent, tried a few parts of chicken I'd never had before. They had an English menu which was nice. The staff were all very pleasant and it was a lively little place.

From Australia. I was staying nearby and stumbled across this humble place in the evening. I had the Kushiyaki Set (5 piece size) and it was perfect. My Japanese is poor, so the wonderful hosts presented me with handwritten English FAQ’s that may (and did) come up during dinner. I was also shown handwritten English explanations of each course presented. A lovely meal thoroughly enjoyed.

Lunch costed me a note but it was pretty fine. No problem with the restaurant staff service but somehow was not so comfortable, though I feel sorry to say that.

Tasty karaage. Difficult to make from home. I enjoyed it a lot. Lived in this area for the pat 5 years but never knew this place existed.

(Translated by Google) An izakaya located down an alley from the Milpa shopping street. The owner looks like a rocker and has a great impact. 2nd house tonight. The counter was full after 7pm on weekdays, and I was asked if I could get a table in the back. Today I ordered Omakase (4 items 1,800 yen) and house sake. The food is authentic. Warasu carpaccio with shungiku Genove, grilled red sea bream with maitake mushroom sauce, stir-fried Shingen chicken with seaweed cream, all delicious! The sake is dry and good. There's nothing false about the signboard, ``Men's cooking and delicious sake.'' Comfortable and excellent value for money. I want to visit again lol (Original) ミルパ商店街から一本路地に入った居酒屋。店主がロッカー風貌でインパクト大。今宵2軒目。平日19時過ぎカウンター満席、奥のテーブルならと言われて入店。本日おまかせ（4品1,800円）とハウス日本酒を注文。料理が本格的。春菊ジェノベのわらすカルパッチョ、舞茸ソースの焼きヘダイ、信玄鳥の海苔クリーム炒め、どれも旨い！酒も辛口でイケる。看板の「男の料理と旨い酒」に偽り無し。居心地＆コスパ抜群。再訪したくなりましたｗ

(Translated by Google) 2nd place to go drinking at Omori Station. Contrary to its appearance, this restaurant focuses on Japanese food. There is a wide variety of Japanese sake. To go with that, this time we have sashimi and salted kelp pasta. It was delicious. It's a feast mountain ⛰. (Original) 大森駅飲み歩き２軒目。見た目とは裏腹に和食中心のお店。日本酒の種類が割と豊富。それに合わせて、今回はお刺身と塩昆布のパスタ。美味しくいただきました。ご馳走山⛰です。

(Translated by Google) Service was good It's great that no chemical seasonings are used. 1800 yen for four dishes, 350 yen for appetizer (Original) サービスが良かった 化学調味料を使ってないのがとても良い おまかせ四品で1800円、お通しで350円

(Translated by Google) This was my first time entering a restaurant where I saw regular customers having fun at the counter every time I passed by. ○Appetizer ○Omakase set (4 items) ・Shark heart sashimi (with smoked sesame seeds!) ・Grilled chicken (with plenty of salad!) ・Butter-grilled cod liver (melty and delicious!) ・Special chive gyoza (ponzu sauce and yuzu pepper are also homemade!) A glass of beer and sake each costs 2,900 yen. I am very satisfied with the man's affordable, voluminous and delicious cooking◎ It seems that it is open until 12:00 at night. (Original) 通るたびにカウンターで常連さんが楽しそうにしているのを見ていたお店に初入店。 ○お通し ○お任せセット(４品) ・鮫の心臓のお刺身(燻製したゴマがかかってる！) ・鶏肉の焼いたやつ(たっぷりのサラダ付き！) ・鱈の肝のバター焼き(とろとろで旨い！) ・特製ニラ餃子(ポン酢とゆず胡椒も自家製！) ビール、日本酒を各一杯でぜんぶで2900円。 お手頃でボリュームもあって美味しい男の料理に大満足◎ 夜は“だいたい”１２時までの営業だそうです。

(Translated by Google) A recommended restaurant for men! ️Everything is exquisite😁If it's nearby, I'll keep going there!! ️ (Original) 男の料理推奨店‼️全て絶品😁近くにあってら通いつめてしまう店です‼️

(Translated by Google) A hideaway and relaxing atmosphere. You can't go wrong if you leave your order to us. Everything is made with care and delicious. (Original) 隠れ家的で落ち着く雰囲気。注文はお任せにしておいても失敗は無い。どれも一手間掛けていて美味しいです。

(Translated by Google) Everything about the food was delicious, including the fact that there were no chemical seasonings added, the homemade sauces, and the most popular gyoza. (Original) 料理が科学調味料無添加なところと、手作りソースや人気No.1のギョーザなど全部美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) There are some stores that I've always wanted to go to but just can't go to. The right thing to do is to accept the invitation of such a shop immediately. ``Udon Snack Matsu Tomugi'' located at Komazawa University is one such restaurant. Before I knew it, it had become an introduction system, which made it a bit difficult to visit, but I was invited and was able to visit. Thank you very much for your continued support. The store is located a little east on Kan-Nana from the Kamiuma intersection. It's on the basement floor of an inconspicuous building, but once you visit, you won't hesitate to visit again. By the way, there is "Tori Beer" in the building next door. There is a ``udon'' lantern on the stairs going down to the basement. There's a sign on the doorknob that says ``We operate by referral only.'' Will we finally be able to open this door? There are about 10 to 11 seats at the L-shaped counter. There are menus on hand and recommended menus on the blackboard on the wall. The system is to write your order on a slip and hand it to Kon-san. I feel like I want to eat udon right away, but this is ``Udon Snack.'' Let's start with the "Atemori" (1,500 yen). Toast with beer (Akaboshi Lager: 700 yen). The appetizer includes 4 different types of today's specials. On this day, we had ``braised duck loin'', ``deep-fried Mexicali'', ``seared bluefin tuna cheek meat with ponzu sauce'', and ``strawberry and garland chrysanthemum with white dressing''. The duck loin was delicious as expected, but the best part was the tuna cheek. The flavor is so good that it's hard to believe it's tuna. And the strawberry and garland chrysanthemum salad was a betrayal in a good way. Other snacks we ordered were ``Tai Chikuwa Tempura (600 yen)'', ``This Week's Spring Rolls (600 yen)'', and ``Tori Ten Iburigakko Tartar (4 pieces 800 yen)''.The chicken tempura is the best, so if you have it, please order it.By the way, this week's spring rolls were beef tendon and rape blossoms.These were also excellent. It's almost time to order udon. The characteristic of ``Matsu Tomugi'' is that they are particular about the wheat they use. The wheat is different depending on the day, so you can enjoy a variety of textures and flavors. On this day, the regular udon was a blend of Nebarigoshi (Aomori) and Ayahikari (Mie). Harumizuki (Kagawa) serves hiyashi chuka. So, I went with the warm udon noodles and ordered the Ume Wakame (1,200 yen). And hiyashi chuka. This restaurant offers two types of noodles: ``straight'' and ``hand-rubbed.'' This hiyashi chuka was good. I used to be a straight guy, but I also like how he works with his hands. Since it was difficult to decide between the two, it seems they decided to offer Kon-san as well. Because it's an udon snack, you can enjoy udon noodles and alcohol as well. It was a nice shop. Very satisfied. (Original) なかなか行きたいと思っていても行けないお店というのはある。そういうお店の誘いはすぐに乗っかるのが正解だ。駒澤大学にある「うどんスナック 松ト麦」もそんなお店の一つ。いつの間にか紹介制になってしまって敷居が上がってしまったが、お誘いいただいて訪れることができた。本当にいつもありがとうございます。 お店は上馬の交差点から環七を少し東に歩いていった場所。目立たないビルの地下1階だが、逆に一度訪れたら2回目は迷わない。ちなみに隣のビルには「とりビアー」がある。地下に降りる階段に「うどん」の提灯あり。ドアのノブには「当店は紹介制です」の札。ついにこの扉を開けることができるのか。 L字型のカウンターで席数は10〜11ぐらい。手元にメニュー、壁の黒板にもおすすめのメニューがある。オーダーは伝票に自分で記載してそれをこんさんに渡す仕組みだ。すぐにうどんに行きたい気持ちもあるが、ここは「うどんスナック」。まずは「あて盛り（1,500円）」から。乾杯はビール（赤星ラガー：700円）で。あて盛りには本日のおすすめが少しずつ4種類入る。この日は「鴨ロース煮」「メヒカリの唐揚げ」「本まぐろ頬肉たたきポン酢」「いちごと春菊の白和え」。鴨ロースは当然というぐらい美味しかったのだが、良かったのがマグロの頬肉。ちょっとマグロとは思えないぐらいの旨味。そしていちごと春菊の白和えはいい意味で裏切られた。 その他オーダーしたおつまみは、、「鯛ちくわ天（600円」「今週の春巻き（600円）」「とり天 いぶりがっこタルタル（4個800円）」。とり天、最高なので、あったらぜひ頼んでほしい。ちなみに、この週の春巻きは牛すじと菜の花。こちらも絶品だった。 そろそろうどんをオーダーする時間。「松ト麦」の特徴は小麦にこだわりまくっていること。日によって小麦が異なるので、いろんな食感と味が楽しめる。この日は通常のうどんが「ネバリゴシ（青森）」と「あやひかり（三重）」のブレンド。冷やし中華は「はるみずき（香川）」。ということで、温かいうどんから「梅わかめ（1,200円）」を。そして冷やし中華。こちらは麺が「ストレート」と「手もみ」の2種類で提供される。この冷やし中華が良かった。自分はストレート派だったが、手もみもいい。甲乙つけがたいので、こんさんも一緒に提供することにしたようだ。 うどんスナックだからこそ、アテもうどんも、そしてお酒も楽しめる。いいお店でした。大満足。

(Translated by Google) An introduction-only udon snack bar known only to those in the know They let you enjoy udon endlessly. At the beginning, you quench your thirst with sake after a plate of appetizers or other dishes, and gradually your thoughts turn to udon. There are usually two types of noodles recommended that day, so you imagine what kind of wheat they are made of, and sometimes even ask the owner, Kon, and eat your favorite bowl twice, once in the middle of the meal and once at the end. On this day, they had Ise udon, which was fluffy and very light, and before you knew it, you could see the bottom of the bowl. There is an open slot for the second part, so if you're lucky you can go without a reservation, but be careful, as first-timers are only allowed by introduction. (Original) 知る人ぞ知る紹介制うどんスナック うどんを無限に楽しませてくれます。 序盤はあて盛りや一品で酒で潤し、 徐々にうどんへの思いを馳せます。 その日の推し麺がだいたい2種あるので、 どんな特徴の小麦かを想像しながら、 時には店主のコンさんにお聞きして、 好みの一杯を食中と締めの2回食す。 この日は伊勢うどん、 ふわっとしてとても軽いので 知らない間に丼の底が見えています。 第二部は開放枠があるので運が良ければ予約なしでもいけるけど、初見は紹介のある方のみですから気をつけてね。

(Translated by Google) Complete introduction system udon restaurant Came here through a friend's introduction A one-off shop Fully booked as of 6pm Are you going to turn these people around in one operation? Please write your order by hand and include the price. A system where customers and stores cooperate That's wonderful😆 Sake ate set, chicken tempura This month's limited edition hiyashi chuka The food is prepared by hand at a good pace, and everything is delicious. And the best collaboration item with RAMEN MATSUI Wow so delicious🤤 It was really great. I became a member. I will go again soon! (Original) 完全紹介制うどん屋さん 友人の紹介で来店 ワンオペでやってるお店 18時の時点で満席 この人達をワンオペで回すのか。 みなさん注文を手書きで書いて料金も記載 お客さんとお店が協力するシステム 素敵だ😆 酒のアテセット、とり天 今月限定の冷やし中華 良いペースで料理が手でくる、そして全部美味い。 そして、RAMEN MATSUIさんとのコラボのチー玉 うわーめちゃくちゃ美味しい🤤 本当に最高でした。 会員になりました。 すぐまた行きます！

(Translated by Google) To be honest, I thought this was a place where cute girls would giggle and serve random side dishes and noodles while the men celebrate. I'm truly sorry. The owner, who says that 90% of his food is prepared in advance, is very serious!! Everything was delicious, but the beef offal and Kujo leek Chinese tsukemen felt like something beyond anything else. (Original) 正直、可愛い女の子がキャピキャピしながら適当な肴と麺類を提供して男達が祭りあげている店だと思っていました。 本当に申し訳ございません。 仕込み9割だと云う店主さんは超ガチ！！ 全て美味しいですが牛もつと九条ネギの中華つけめんは、その先を見た気がします。

(Translated by Google) I was approached by a certain drinking buddy and went to Matsu Tomugi, a members-only udon restaurant. ●What I ate on this day ・Assortment (Fried Mexicali, grated whitebait, roasted chicken, fried eggplant and parsley) ・Seared tuna cheek meat ・Udon gratin ・Assorted servings ・Seaweed grated soy sauce with Tsukimi soy sauce ・Seaweed butter kamadama ・Kasu chive (nabeyaki udon version for +100 yen) The shop's interior is run by the proprietress, giving it a homely atmosphere, and the background music is popular songs from the Showa and early Heisei eras. The location is about a 10 minute walk from Komazawa-Daigaku Station, and I wish it was a little closer to my home or work. Oh, I've become a member of this store, so if you want to go, please contact me. (Original) 某飲み仲間の方に声をかけてもらい、会員制のうどん店「松ト麦」へ。 ●この日に食べたもの ・あて盛り （メヒカリの唐揚げ、シラスおろし、親鳥チャーシュー、ナスとセリの南蛮揚げ） ・マグロの頬肉の炙り ・うどんグラタン ・あい盛り ・海苔とろろ月見しょうゆ ・海苔バター釜玉 ・かすニラ（＋100円で鍋焼きうどん仕様） 店内は女将のワンオペでアットホームな雰囲気で、スナックと言うだけあってBGMは昭和や平成初期の歌謡曲なのも良き。 場所は駒澤大学駅から徒歩10分ぐらい、もう少し自宅や職場から近ければ嬉しいのに。 あ、この店の会員になったので行きたい人は連絡くださいな。

(Translated by Google) I was invited to visit by a fellow gourmet. Membership-only udon restaurant. It's about a 10 minute walk from Komazawa Daigaku Station... It's located in the basement of a building just past the pedestrian bridge after turning around at Kamiuma intersection. The recommended appetizer and Nori Butter Kamatama are a must-order. Then share your favorite udon! Warm, chive leeks, melted seaweed and moon viewing. The warmth is so warm that you can feel the dashi soup. The melty seaweed Tsukimi has a great texture because it's cold! The one who ordered the kasu chives was a 30-year-old girl (lol) Also, there were two types of udon, so I had an assortment! This is also delicious! It seems to be kneaded with roasted wheat tea! Goes well with Japanese sake♡ It was so delicious that I became a member for 500 yen. (Original) グルメ仲間にお誘い頂き訪問。 会員制うどん屋さん。 駒澤大学駅から歩いて10分くらいかなぁ… 上馬の交差点曲がって歩道橋過ぎたビルの地下にあります。 オススメのあて盛りとのりバター釜玉はマストで頼む。 あとはそれそれ好きなうどんをシェア！ 温かけ、かすニラ、海苔とろ月見。 温かけは出汁を感じられるほっこり。 海苔とろ月見は冷たいからコシが凄い！ かすニラ頼んだのは持ち三〇ちゃん(笑) あと、うどんの種類が2種類あったので盛り合わせを！これまたうまっ！ローストした小麦のお茶で練ってるらしい！ 日本酒♡にも合う♡ 美味しかったので500円で会員になりました。

(Translated by Google) #Chive udon (o´罒`o)nihihi♡ #Nira I'll pick you up here and go next time (o´罒`o) Nihihi♡ Haven't you seen me on Instagram or Facebook a lot lately? It seems like it's a membership system, so you have to be taken by someone who has been there before.They say it's a #snack, but it's a solid #udon restaurant and everything is deliciousლ(´ڡ`ლ) I was taken by #TOPUSER Jun-chan from #Chigasaki (o´罒`o)ﾆﾁﾋ♡ You can make reservations for up to 4 people, so please go with 2 or more people, share, and try out various dishes.ლ(´ڡ`ლ) But don't miss the #Nori Butter Kamatama, it's so deliciousლ(´ڡ`ლ) Please find someone who can go and go ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ #Komazawa University #Komazawa University Gourmet #komazawadaigaku_gourmet #Komazawa University Udon #Udon #Kasu Chive #Chive Lover #Hinahinna #aha (Original) #ニラうどん (o´罒`o)ﾆﾋﾋ♡ #ニラ 繋がりでここ乗せて次行きますねー(o´罒`o)ﾆﾋﾋ♡ ここ最近良くInstagramやfacebookで見かけませんか？ 何と会員制らしく一度行った人に連れてって貰わないと行けない #スナック と言ってはいるけどしっかりとした #うどん屋さん でまたどれも絶品ლ(´ڡ`ლ) 僕は #茅ヶ崎 の #TOPUSER じゅんちゃんに連れて行ってもらいましたー(o´罒`o)ﾆﾋﾋ♡ 4人まで予約取って行けるので是非2人以上で行ってシェアして色んなの食べてみてーლ(´ڡ`ლ) でも #のりバター釜玉 は絶対外さないでーめっちゃ旨いからლ(´ڡ`ლ) 是非行ける人見付けて行ってみてー٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ #駒澤大学 #駒澤大学グルメ #komazawadaigaku_gourmet #駒澤大学うどん #うどん #かすニラ #ニラ好き #ヒンナヒンナ #aha

One of the best unagi in Tokyo. Decades of history and serves real Japanese ugani.

(Translated by Google) I received Miyabi for 5000 yen. It was delicious as usual. You can make reservations over the phone, and if you order your food in advance, you'll have eel served as soon as you enter the store. It might be better to think of fruit as a bonus. (Original) 5000円の雅をいただきました。普通に美味しかったです。電話予約は可能で、事前に料理も注文しておけば、入店して速やかにうな重が提供されますよ。フルーツは、おまけ程度に思ったほうがいいかも。

(Translated by Google) I went there for lunch. It had been a while since I last had the urge to eat eel, so I found this restaurant. The lunch menu had two other dishes in addition to eel. This time I ordered the Unadon Hanzo. The plump eel gave me nutrition and helped me work hard in the afternoon. Thank you very much. (Original) ランチで利用しました。 久しぶりに鰻を食べたくなり こちらのお店を見つけました。 ランチメニューは うなぎの他にも2種類ありました。 今回はうな重の半蔵を注文。 ふっくらしたうなぎで栄養つけて 午後も仕事を頑張れました。 ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) This eel restaurant has the atmosphere of a long-established establishment, where you can enjoy a meal in a calm, Japanese-style space. There are counter and table seats, and the interior is clean, but feels a little dated. I ordered the unaju (grilled eel on rice), and the eel was plump and had a fragrant aroma. However, the sauce seemed a little strong, and the overall balance with the rice felt a little heavy. The service was polite, and they were quick to refill the tea. The atmosphere was nice, and you could enjoy a quiet meal, but considering the price and taste, I felt it fell a little short of expectations. This restaurant is more suited to a relaxed lunch than a special occasion. 🤔 (Original) 老舗の雰囲気が漂ううなぎのお店で、 落ち着いた和の空間の中で食事を楽しむことができます。 カウンター席とテーブル席があり、 店内は清潔感がありながらも、少し年季を感じる造りでした。 うな重を注文しましたが、 うなぎはふっくらしており香ばしい香りが広がりました。 ただ、タレの味が少し濃く感じられ、 全体的にご飯とのバランスがやや重たかった印象です。 接客は丁寧で、お茶の継ぎ足しなどもこまめに対応してくれました。 雰囲気も良く、静かに食事を楽しめるのですが、価格と味を考えると、少し期待値を下回った印象でした。 特別な日というより、落ち着いたランチに向いているお店です🤔

(Translated by Google) I'll be visiting again. The serving time is about 15 minutes, so it's early. It's grilled to your liking, but the rice is soft. The sauce has the feel of a long-established restaurant in Tokyo, and the flavor is not sweet, so it's not to my liking, but it's a very good restaurant for those who like it. The quality of the eel is of good quality. (Original) 再訪です。提供時間15分くらいかな、早目です。こんがり焼かれていて好みの焼き加減なんですがご飯が柔らかめ。タレが東京の老舗な感じで甘くない味付けで好みの感じではないですが合う方にはとても良いお店です。うなぎの質は上質です。

(Translated by Google) A long-established store in this town that has now become valuable. The combination of fluffy eel and sauce is exquisite. This sauce, which has been marinated for many years, has an indescribable flavor and mellowness that goes perfectly with rice. Please continue this curtain forever. Thank you for the meal. (Original) いまでは貴重となったこの街の老舗。ふんわりした鰻とタレのコンビネーションは絶妙。 この長年漬け込み続けたタレはなんともいえない風味とまろやかさがあってご飯との相性が最高。 いつまでもこの暖簾を下ろさずに続けてください。ご馳走さまでした。

(Translated by Google) It was grilled slowly and carefully. It seems the restaurant has been open for 40 years. You could really feel the history. I spent a blissful moment eating the eel. (Original) じっくり焼かれていました。 お店を開いてから40年らしいです。 歴史を感じました。 うなぎと共に至福のひと時を過ごしました。