Udon Restaurants in Japan(26)
Teuchisoba Narutomi
A legend in the Ginza food scene, Teuchisoba Narutomi sets itself apart from other soba shops with their hand-crafted noodles, made with 100 percent buckwheat flour. Accompaniments of seasonal tempura are a winning combination.
Nagata in Kanoka
Savor thick and chewy udon noodles -- the main delicacy of this noodle-crazy prefecture that’s considered the birthplace of udon.
Teuchisoba Kikutani Sugamo Honten
The dedication to craftsmanship, coupled with an inviting atmosphere and wallet-friendly prices, makes this Michelin-recognized Sugamo soba restaurant a must-visit for anyone seeking a traditional soba experience.
Aozora Blue
You’ll always find noodle enthusiasts lining up during lunchtime in front of this Michelin-recognized restaurant, where the owner applies traditional soba-making techniques to make udon from scratch.
Ogimachi Udonya Asuro
Bring your appetite for chewy, squiggly noodles at this nouveau noodle den in Osaka — the Michelin status of Nishigori Koki’s udon creations leaves no doubt why people are willing to queue for a taste.
Tsurutontan Roppongi
One of Roppongi's mainstay restaurants for late-night and early-morning noodles, the massive servings at this udon restaurant have made their way into Tokyo legend.
Suzaki Foods Shop
With only a 1 hour window of opportunity, you’d better be quick on your toes to catch a taste of this delicious sanuki udon.
Rakuraku
You don’t have to travel all the way to Kagawa for perfect sanuki udon when there’s a place like this in Osaka!
Tamura Udon
A must-visit on any udon tour of Kagawa, Tamura Udon is among the best places to try the region’s signature noodles.
Gamou
A factory-cum-diner for some of the best chewy udon in Kagawa.
Sanukiudon Byakuan
You don’t have to tour the mountains of Kagawa Prefecture to try its famous udon — central Osaka has a place just as good!
Udon Ippuku
Join the udon-lovers club and savor in endless bowls of fantastic udon.
Joto Udon
Sip the rich chicken stock-based udon noodle soup, with a reputation as golden as its color!
Okasen
Take a bite of light and crispy tempura shrimp while sipping rich udon broth.
Udon Hayuka
The udon lovers of Kagawa are blessed by the presence of this outstanding udon eatery.
Hariya
The wheat noodles at this top udon-ya are what every udon enthusiast wishes they could eat daily.
Tanigawa Beikokuten
Tanigawa Beikokuten is an udon-ya surrounded by natural beauty, where you can taste Kagawa’s most famous dish.
Udon Baka Ichidai
Traditional udon with a hint of Italian at this top Kagawa eatery.
Iwashiya
A bowl of udon in Kobe which is worth every second of the journey to get there.
Udon Maruka
You've never really tried sanuki udon until you've tried the kind beloved by the locals of Kagawa.
Hand Made Udon Factory Yoshiya
On a spacious street in Kagawa lies a humble udon-ya run by an early riser.
Yamagoe Udon
Make your own bowl of sanuki udon at a well-known noodle factory-turned-udon shop.
Udon-bo Osaka
Be served piping hot udon as soon as you take your seat in Osaka, Japan's udon-loving city.
Hand-made Noodles Sumita
Hop on the sanuki udon wagon and ride 30 minutes out of Tokyo to one of the first shops to ever serve it in Japan’s capital.
Udon Sakaeda
There's no more authentic Japanese lunch experience than building your own udon bowl.
Oudon Yomogi
The sister branch of the famed Oryori Miyamoto in Osaka approaches her udon-making process with gentle kaiseki sensibilities and a tender love for dashi.
When thinking of Japanese noodle dishes, the first thing that comes to mind for many is usually ramen. But be sure not to overlook its thicker, chewier cousin: udon. Usually served in a light dashi broth with tempura on the side, they’re a favorite all over Japan, but especially in Kagawa Prefecture where the delightfully chewy sanuki udon comes from.
When cooked just right, udon is a delightful al-dente texture, and makes for a delicious and inexpensive meal. But that doesn’t mean to say they’re only for quick lunchtime bites — take a look at byFood’s range of Japanese udon restaurants and you’ll find family-run stores rubbing shoulders with sophisticated restaurants that work these classic noodles into delicious dishes like hot pots and stir-fried noodle plates.
The best part is that, in many of its classic dishes, Japanese udon noodles can be suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians, and vegans too! It’s the perfect traditional Japanese meal to accommodate a group of diners with varying requirements. After you’ve developed a taste for these fantastically filling noodles, why not try making your own udon noodles from scratch?