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For each guest that dines at this restaurant, byFood will donate 10 meals
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Cuisine
Soba / Udon / Noodle
Average cost
Lunch: ¥1,000 - ¥5,000
Dinner: ¥1,000 - ¥5,000

Despite its reputation for simplicity and affordability, udon at Aozora Blue undergoes a meticulous soba-making process before it’s served on the table.

Restaurant Details

Just along the stretch near Utsubo Park in Osaka, Aozora Blue is easily recognizable by its navy blue noren hanging by the entrance and the line of noodle enthusiasts waiting outside during lunchtime. Snag a seat here, and you’ll notice that at first glance, the udon served at Aozora Blue bears a resemblance to soba noodles.


This is not a coincidence; before making his independent venture, the chef and owner had worked at the esteemed soba restaurant Dosanjin. His daily routine of milling the buckwheat flour inspired him to apply the soba-making technique to his udon.


The restaurant’s well-executed noodles start with high-quality wheat berries. The wheat is ground through a millstone, which results in a slightly coarser flour that retains some of its bran. The dough itself is a simple mixture of water, salt and freshly milled flour. After kneading and resting, its firmness is tested by the skilled hands of the chef.


The signature dish here is the arabiki udon (coarsely grounded), best enjoyed with a side of freshly fried tempura like conger eel or chikuwa (Japanese fishcake). Opt for the chilled soba to appreciate the noodle’s chewy texture, and you’ll find yourself the perfect summer meal.

Aozora Blue Access Info

  • Aozora Blue is about a 6-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station or a 6-minute walk from Honmachi Station.

Aozora Blue Phone Number

06-4708-8812

Aozora Blue Business Days

Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:30 AM
02:30 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM
02:30 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM
02:30 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM
02:30 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM
02:30 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM
02:30 PM
-
05:30 PM
09:00 PM

Aozora Blue Address

Inoue Bldg., 4-chome-5-8 Hiranomachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 541-0046, Japan

Aozora Blue Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.

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