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Restaurants in Tokyo for Foodie Visitors

Udon/Soba

Teuchi-Kamaage-Udon Zen

Well-known for the curry Udon (the photo on top) and it was very good as expected. The other dipping Udon dish wasn't as good (I'd say 4.0 on my scale). I'll only have the curry Udon going forward. A bit of a walk from Harajuku station but…

WAG

There are a few different Soba dishes are available and they change the menu pretty often. This time I had the dipping Soba (noodles and soup served separately) with roasted duck meat, and the Soba (noodles in the soup) with roasted fish m…

Maruka

One of the greatest Udon restaurants in Tokyo. Absolutely great, but just so crowded all the time. Must expect to wait in the line for over 30 minutes unless you get there 1 hour earlier. Still worth a visit if you want to experience Udon …

Udon Yamacho

Photo: http://www.foodgate.net/shop_yamacho.html Nice Udon restaurant where you can also have a drink and stay long just like an Izakaya. Open pretty late, close to the station. A good option to have in the Ebisu area. Some of the Udon dis…

Shodai

The whipped-cream-looking curry-soup Udon here is well known. Give it a shot if interested. Pretty good. Soba is also not bad. Open till early morning. A convenient option to come after having a drink at some other places. My rating: 4.0 S…

Itasoba Kaoriya

My favorite Soba restaurant in the Ebisu area. Open till late. Good for a drink too. Pretty small inside so always crowded. May need to wait outside for a while if you go without a reservation. A perfect place to come for a closing soba fo…

Kagawaichifuku

Photos above from Tabelog Fantastic Udon restaurant, could be placed in TOP 5 in Tokyo! If you like Udon in general, you've got to try this one, though their soup stock has a strong "Niboshi" flavor in it, which you might not be a huge fan…

Ginza SatoYosuke

150+ years of history with this Udon restaurant. Good lunch option in the Ginza area especially when you are visiting as a group of 3 or more people. Nice space inside and it's crowded on weekends. I'd especially recommend it when you are …

Taniya

Quality Udon restaurant located in the east part of Tokyo. Good option for lunch/dinner when you are in the area. Recommend you have cold Udon for the first time (Not Udon in a hot soup). Always crowded but no reservation is needed. Rather…

Udon Shin

Photos from website Probably, the best Udon place in the Shinjuku area where there aren't many Udon competitors. The only issue is that this place is tiny and gets crowded, so you may have to get in the line and wait for a while, 4 out of …

Sanuki Udon HANAMARU

Photo: https://www.hanamaruudon.com/ Set this as your benchmark for Udon if you haven't been exposed to real Japanese Udon before. Surprisingly cheap and yet good quality. Many different kinds of Udon dishes availabe. Tempura, too. So many…

Oniyanma

Great Udon place, 3 branchs available in Tokyo including this one. Simple and sophisticated. Should add a topping of deep-fried chicken (or even more). One of the best Udon places in Tokyo and yet not too crowded. Open from early morning t…

MINATOYA

Very unique Soba. Always crowded and closed on weekends, so you have to go there on a weekday and should expect to wait in the line whenever you go. The soup for dipping the noodles has a strong, distinct flavor. Shockingly salty for the f…

Tsurutontan

Photo: http://www.tsurutontan.co.jp/ Pretty popular place located in the middle of Roppongi, open almost 24/7. Nice place to have a relaxed meal at a low cost, even before/after clubbing in this area. Always crowded. If you don't know wher…

Marukameseimen

Photo: http://www.marugame-seimen.com/ Great place for you to experience real Japanese Udon for the first time. Cheap and good for its pricing. Many different kinds of Udon and Tempura availabe. Set this as your benchmark to evaluate Udon …