○Liked Points・The flavor of the dipping sauce is amazing●Points to Note・Be prepared to wait in line○No parking available○Rules・Follow the instructions of the staff, such as where to wait A udon and soba restaurant in Kyoto. Located near Okazaki Park, next to another famous udon restaurant called Yamamoto Menzo. The sidewalk is always crowded with people, so passersby might wonder what's going on. I happened to pass by 15 minutes before opening and the line was still short. I saw it as an opportunity and decided to have lunch there. The restaurant has 9 tables, so they can accommodate up to 9 groups at a time. However, there is one table that seats 6 people, so if you are dining alone, you may be asked to share that table. This time, I managed to get in during the first round. First, I checked the menu. They offer a variety of udon and soba dishes, including hot, cold, tamago toji, curry, and about 30 other options for each. They also have donburi dishes. This time, I opted for udon. I ordered the Oyako Nanba Udon and the Otegaru Tempura Seiro Udon. ○Oyako Nanba Udon (1350 yen) Udon with plenty of egg on top, with chicken and green onions inside. The noodles are slightly thin with a smooth texture and a firm chewiness. The udon is quite hot, so it becomes slightly softer compared to when it's cold. However, the melt-in-your-mouth texture is still delicious. The broth has a refined taste with a slightly strong sweetness. It is topped with sansho pepper, which adds a nice accent. The egg on top is fluffy and creamy, staying hot even after some time. It can be enjoyed in the summer, but it's best in the winter. ○Otegaru Tempura Seiro Udon (1600 yen) A more casual version of the Tempura Seiro with fewer types of shrimp and vegetables. The tempura includes 1 shrimp and 4 types of vegetables: lotus root, eggplant, eringi mushroom, and green pepper. The tempura is crispy and adds a delightful texture to the meal. The noodles are the same as the previous dish, slightly thin with a smooth texture and a chewy consistency. Being cold, these noodles have a firmer chewiness, making them enjoyable to eat. The dipping sauce is outstanding. It is rich in umami without being overwhelming. It has a balanced sweetness and the aroma of bonito, showing a dedication to quality ingredients. This dipping sauce is so delicious that you could even enjoy it with sake. It was the best I've ever had. I would gladly wait in line just to have it again. The noodles were enjoyable, with the Tempura Seiro perfect for summer and the Oyako Nanba ideal for winter. However, the most surprising part was the dipping sauce. Its flavor was exceptional, reaching a new level of excellence. I would line up just to have it again! That's how amazing the dipping sauce was. I left feeling completely satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

When it comes to udon in Kyoto, this is the shop I keep going back to. Every time, I order the tempura udon (with 2 shrimp tempura) and gyudon. The gyudon is topped with sweet sauce and extra broth. The quality is top-notch. The tempura udon speaks for itself, with the egg topping and flavorful broth that I would even carry around in a thermos during the winter. It's an elegant shop that I want to keep visiting. A truly outstanding restaurant.

I have been here before. It was during the day. The line was really long, so I gave up and went to the next door shop. Luckily, even without a reservation, we were able to get in and I was surprised. It was so delicious that I can't forget it! And it's amazing that two famous udon shops are right next to each other. This time, I checked if it might be less crowded on a weekday evening. I arrived a little after 4 o'clock. Just as I had investigated, we were able to get in right away. I had the egg and dashi udon, and my companion had the ankake udon. The appearance may be modest, but oh, it's delicious! It's not inferior to the neighboring famous shop. Kyoto udon, you're amazing! The udon noodles are thin. The dashi broth is delicious! The egg and dashi udon has a really gentle flavor. The egg goes well with the broth. The ankake udon has an elegant dashi broth thickened with kudzu starch. The texture is like the anko sauce used in mitarashi. Interesting! The interior of the shop also has a refined atmosphere. It was a delicious meal.

While wandering around Kyoto without a specific destination, I stumbled upon this place to eat. I later found out that it's a popular restaurant, as it was constantly busy with customers even though it was past the usual lunch hours at 3:30 pm. There was always a couple of groups waiting. I ordered the parent and child rice bowl. The dish was served promptly, perhaps because I ordered while waiting. It came with delicious red miso soup and pickles. Inside the fluffy and creamy egg, there was plenty of chicken and green onions. It was very delicious. Although I opted for a rice bowl this time because I was craving it, I heard that their udon and soba noodles are famous, so I would like to try that next time. They also offer a mini size for the rice bowl. It was a perfect meal to revive myself after walking around the hot Kyoto. Thank you for the meal!

Great taste, great service, nothing to complain about. I arrived before 11 am for the opening but there was already a line. Couldn't get a seat on the first try, but the hostess kindly asked customers to leave soon after finishing their meal due to the hot weather. Everyone seemed happy. The taste is amazing, truly delicious.

"Kyoto Udon and Soba with Egg Tempura Udon / Kitsune Don for 930 yen / 700 yen. Despite the scorching heat in Higashiyama, it's worth lining up for the delicious Kyoto-style udon with a flavorful broth. The Kitsune Don, which is even more delicious when mixed with egg, was also great. The fried tofu soaked up the broth too much. I want to go again, but there's always a line. I'll do my best."

We lined up for 30 minutes, but since we had placed our order while waiting, we were able to sit down and enjoy our meal smoothly. The interior of the restaurant was bright and calm, unlike its exterior. The warm udon broth was slightly sweet, and the texture of the udon noodles was just right. The tempura on the side was also delicious. Next time, I plan to try a different menu item.

First visit. I asked a taxi driver for a recommended udon restaurant, Okakita. The level of both soba and udon is high, so I was excited to visit. Arrived 10 minutes before opening and found a line of about 10 people. Sat down as soon as the store opened and ordered the tempura udon. I was worried if it was okay to eat something hot in this heat, but the delicious taste easily dispelled that concern. The delicate flavor of the broth, smooth udon, and crispy fried shrimp tempura were exquisite. I felt like I wanted to keep eating, but reluctantly left the restaurant. Even in the heat and waiting in line, I felt that this is a place I want to eat at. Thank you for the meal!

Around 2:30 on Sunday afternoon, there was still a line, but by 3:30, the line had disappeared so I decided to go in. I tried the "Kyoto-style Udon with An Sauce." It was a warm udon dish with ingredients like ganmodoki (tofu fritter), yuba (tofu skin), satsuma-age (fried fish cake), fried mochi, nori (seaweed), vegetable tempura, etc., all topped with a delicious an sauce. The broth was also quite tasty. This time the soba was sold out, so next time I might try the soba or a rice bowl.

It was a continuous operation, so we lined up under the scorching sun from around 1:30 on the weekend. We waited for about 40 minutes before being seated, and I was torn between the menu options, but I decided to go with the tempura and egg udon, which had many reviews on Tabelog. My companion ordered the cold zaru soba and tempura set. I wish I had ordered the cold option because the tempura and egg udon was disappointing. The broth was nothing special, and while I was happy with the generous amount of egg, the noodles were just average. The shrimp tempura was the only highlight with its delicious batter. I had high expectations for the delicate broth typical of Kyoto and the Kansai region, so it was disappointing. The staff, however, were very polite and kind to the customers waiting outside in the heat. It was also appreciated that the food was served promptly after being seated.

I went to the Kyocera Museum and searched for a delicious restaurant nearby, and I found one. There was a long line, but it was an udon restaurant so the turnover was relatively fast, and we were able to get a table. While waiting in line, they took our order, so when we sat down, the udon was quickly brought to us. It was a hot bowl of egg udon, and the heat was trapped inside, so it was very hot. The taste was good, but the udon was a bit softer than I had expected. I wonder if this is how udon in Kyoto is supposed to be like.

Continuing from last week, I visited Kyoto for the second week in a row! However, this time I arrived in Kyoto early before work in the afternoon. I went to "Kyoto Udon Soba Okakita," a place I saw last time when I visited Ginkakuji Temple. There was a wait of about 20 people 15 minutes before opening. The neighboring popular restaurant "Yamamoto Menkura" was already open. Luckily, I was able to get in on the first round. I immediately ordered the "Tempura Udon," which caught my eye. The food was served quickly, and I didn't have to wait long, maybe less than 5 minutes. The bowl was smaller than I expected, but the shrimp tempura topped with plenty of egg, with the sesame oil aroma, was appetizing. The hot broth was slightly sweet and gentle in flavor, and the noodles were thin but had a good elasticity. I loved everything about it. The price was a bit high, but it was worth it! The Tempura Udon was very delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant for the first time and had udon. It is located near Heian Shrine, Kyocera Museum, and Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art. The interior was clean and well-maintained, with stylish decor and menu holders.

I chose the "Leaf Bowl" (with kamaboko, shiitake mushrooms, and fluffy egg topping) from the menu. Although it didn't have green onions, the fluffy egg topping was amazing. Definitely try the specialty "egg topping" at Okakita-san.

We visited the restaurant on Sunday at 10:50 am with two people. There was a line in front of the store, but we were able to get in on the second rotation. We ordered udon with tempura, tempura and oyakodon. The udon noodles were thin. The udon broth was incredibly delicious. The interior of the store was clean and it was a good place. Both Okakita and the neighboring Yamamoto Menkura are lined up.

Here, we have Kyoto Udon Namisoba Okakita, a famous restaurant! When it comes to Kyoto, it's all about the dashi broth! And this place is known for their award-winning special dashi udon! They have also won the gold award for their my an-kake udon. The hot an broth is amazing! The dashi here is fantastic!

During my trip to Kyoto, one of the dishes I wanted to try was "Kasuga-don" (a bowl of rice topped with scrambled eggs and deep-fried tofu). As far as I know, I have never seen this dish in the Kanto region. Before the trip, I researched and found that Okakita had high ratings on Tabelog. The day before, a local lady I befriended mentioned, "Okakita is popular and always crowded." As expected, there was a line of about 20 groups around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. We waited for about 30 minutes before entering. The menu also had delicious-looking udon, but I stuck to my plan and ordered the Kasuga-don. My companion ordered the cold kitsune udon. The Kasuga-don had a fluffy scrambled egg with a gentle texture of deep-fried tofu. It was a gentle and tasty bowl. I thought to myself, "This feels like Kyoto," and before I knew it, I had finished it all. It was delicious!

Location is near Heian Shrine in Kyoto. I always use the municipal parking lot in front of it. Okakita and the neighboring Yamamoto are udon restaurants with different styles, always with long lines. Okakita offers elegant and delicate Kyoto-style udon. The restaurant has an elegant Japanese atmosphere with only table seating. The use of lighting is excellent. The most famous dish at Okakita is the tempura udon. However, personally, I find the tempura rice bowl more satisfying as it comes with miso soup and pickles. Today, it's raining and a bit cold, so I chose the tempura udon. [Order] Tempura Udon - 1680 yen The fluffy egg spread across the bowl is beautiful. The two shrimp tempura standing tall with their tails crossed catch the eye. The soup is Kyoto-style, made with kelp, mackerel flakes, and flying fish. The udon noodles are thin and not very chewy, but they have an elegant touch. The two shrimp tempura are large and juicy, soaking up the broth. The tempura rice bowl is more recommended as the shrimp tempura is delicious. It's very simple, with only shrimp tempura, egg, and soup. Honestly, the tempura rice bowl is more worth it. Okakita is a place you'll want to visit occasionally. Thank you for the meal. m(_ _)m

I lined up again at Okakita-san, even though the line was long! This time, I started lining up around 10:30 and got in on my first try!!! The egg and shrimp tempura udon is so delicious, it makes me want to drink every last drop. The udon is tasty too, but the shrimp tempura is on a whole other level compared to other tempura. It's just so delicious. I want to go every time I come to Kyoto.

I decided to go to Okahoku for a delicious lunch today since I'm not going anywhere during the consecutive holidays. I arrived at Okazaki Park around 4 o'clock in the evening where they were having a Children's Day event and a Gyoza Fair. Okahoku always holds various events every week and knows how to attract people. I was able to enter without waiting in line and was seated at the best table in the back. I ordered the Sweet Fox Soba for ¥1100, while my wife ordered the Otegaru Tempura Udon for ¥1600. The Sweet Fox Soba had a curry with just the right amount of spiciness and the sweet fried tofu went perfectly with it. The curry here is really delicious! My wife's Otegaru Tempura Udon came with tempura of shrimp, sweet potato, mushrooms, eggplant, seaweed, and shishito pepper. The tempura had a crispy coating with juicy and flavorful ingredients. The udon had a good chewiness and tasted great with the broth. We always leave this udon shop fully satisfied. I also want to visit the neighboring Yamamoto Menjo, but it's by reservation only, so it's hard to go there spontaneously.