There are two Todou Soba restaurants in the Higashi-dori Shotengai in Umeda, but I went to the one on the east side (next to Gyoza no Oushou). It's mainly standing room only, but there are three tables available. Since it was before 2pm, there was only one other customer. Today, I could get in easily! I ordered the Katsu-don for 530 yen including tax. There were two elderly women at the counter. It seems that you order and pay at the counter. (Cash only) It was my first time, so I was a bit nervous... Water is self-service here. The food was ready in about 2 minutes, and I paid. Even though I didn't hear the sound of frying, the tonkatsu was piping hot. The rice was cooked just right. The tonkatsu had a soft coating and tender meat, which was good. Yeah, this is pretty decent for the price. And when I finished eating, I returned the dishes to the counter and wiped the table myself. I wouldn't have had the courage to come in if it was crowded. But as I was eating, more customers started to come in. Everyone else except me was male.

In the shopping street, there is a standing soba shop that also serves udon and ramen. According to the shop owner, some shops also offer freshly fried tempura. This time, I had kizamisoba and battera for breakfast. It seems like having battera is a Osaka thing...

A limited-time menu item, Curry Udon Katsu Don, has been released at Mise Soba. This menu item was available last year as well, and I missed out on it, so I was really disappointed. When I first saw the name Curry Udon Katsu Don, various combinations came to mind. Is it a set of Curry Udon and Katsu Don? Just Curry Udon? Katsu Curry? Katsu Curry Udon? Curry Katsu Don? With four combinations, it was a bit confusing due to the amount of information. Looking closely at the description, it seems to be a hybrid of Curry Udon and Katsu Don, like Toyohashi Curry Udon. Mise Soba has brought back its shocking creation! Curry + Udon + Tonkatsu + rice all topped with a poached egg! The cost performance is amazing with a great volume! It's a bold menu item for Mise Soba. I must try it this year for sure. I arrived at the Mise Soba on Higashi Street. This restaurant has three tables in addition to standing counters. I managed to get a seat as I missed the lunch rush. I ordered the Curry Udon Katsu Don for 800 yen. It's a bit on the high end compared to the usual 500 yen dishes at Mise Soba. As I sat at the table, I waited with a glass of water. And here it came. I could smell the curry. Wait, it's actually Katsu Curry Udon. Where's the rice? When I asked the waitress, she told me the rice is at the bottom. I checked all the way to the bottom and found the rice. Structurally, the Curry Udon is sandwiched between the Tonkatsu and rice. To describe the state accurately, it's like a Katsu Curry Udon Donburi. Checking the thickness of the Tonkatsu is a must for me even in moments like this. I took the first bite, and it tasted like Katsu Curry Udon. The Tonkatsu is placed on top of the Udon, with curry and beaten egg poured over it. It's not too thick and has a light broth. The curry-flavored broth of the Udon is different from the Western-style curry seasoning, and it's quite delightful. The combination of the curry-flavored broth and Tonkatsu creates a unique flavor, different from Katsu Curry. It's even more compatible than Katsu Curry. Curry Udon is such a comforting dish, especially in cold weather. As I continued eating, the rice made its appearance. It's like when you finish the Udon in a Curry Udon set and then add the rice. I was brought up to believe that adding rice to the soup is impolite, so I appreciate it when it's already included. Then came the ladle, which made it much easier to eat. I hope the hybrid of Curry Udon and Katsu Don, Curry Udon Katsu Don, or what I would call Katsu Curry Udon Donburi, becomes more widespread, not just at Mise Soba. I hope that restaurants serving Curry Udon and Tonkatsu will consider adding Katsu Curry Udon Donburi to their menus.

Last night, I stayed out drinking late, so this morning I had a refreshing bowl of soft udon noodles with a flavorful dashi broth in Osaka. The small restaurant is run by a single older lady. The soft udon noodles with rich broth paired perfectly with the sweet fried tofu. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch on a regular day. The place was almost full, with only one standing spot available. I placed my order verbally for the 550 yen meat soba. This menu is a bit on the pricier side at this restaurant, but I chose the meat to reduce fat intake and increase protein while on a diet. The meat comes in a pouch and is warmed up. The noodles were lightly boiled, with broth added, and then the meat from the pouch was added to complete the dish. I paid in cash as soon as the dish was served. The meat was a bit scarce and crumbly. The noodles were soft, and it felt like a standing soba experience. The broth was on the sweeter side, appealing to most people. As I slurped the meat soba, I couldn't help but think that the tempura udon being eaten next to me looked delicious. Thank you for the meal.

When it comes to standing soba noodles around Umeda, "Miyako Soba" is my favorite. On this day, I was feeling a bit unsatisfied with breakfast, so I decided to stop by. Without hesitation, I ordered the "tempura soba." The tempura here is mostly just batter with very little filling (similar to instant noodles), but the way the batter unravels and mixes with the broth is irresistible. I believe the broth is a blend of bonito and mackerel flakes, and it has a flavor that I really enjoy. And all this for only 360 yen, the price is unbeatable. It's the best cost performance. I'm looking forward to visiting Osaka again next time.

Hello~ Starting today, I'll be working in Umeda until the New Year's holiday~♪ At "Miyako Soba" they are open for business, but their listings are on hold... Why is that? I'm on my fourth stop requesting to have the listing removed~!! They opened right at 7 o'clock, and I made a successful opening attack!! This place still has the old atmosphere of Miyako Soba with the green-tiled kitchen that hasn't been renovated yet. I had their specialty ginger tempura soba for 410 yen. It was delicious and warmed me up~♪ Thank you for the meal~♪

I feel like I don't see "Miyako Soba" in Minami, but I sense that it is everywhere in Kita. I happened to visit the "Miyako Soba Umeda Store" in Hankyu Higashi-dori Shopping Street. It was a rainy day, so it was easy to visit the store in the arcade street. Although it is a standing soba shop, I ordered ramen. I actually like ramen from soba and udon shops, like the one from "Namba Udon." When I asked for ramen, I was asked which ramen I wanted. Surprisingly, there were three types: soy sauce, salt, and Kumamoto ramen. Oh, I remember eating Kumamoto ramen at "Miyako Soba Fukushima Store" before. I thought it was a limited-time campaign, but it seems to be a regular menu item. I chose soy sauce ramen. After choosing, I noticed a sign in the kitchen that said salt ramen was on sale, but oh well. The ramen that was served was a simple and correct soy sauce ramen. The toppings were not very diverse, but it was sufficient. When I tasted it, I thought, "Oh, this is good, the broth is tasty, it's soy sauce ramen." It was unexpectedly delicious. I felt quite satisfied. It exceeded my expectations and was delicious. The soy sauce ramen was 430 yen. Next time, I will try the salt ramen.

I had the opportunity to visit Umeda in the morning. Both the Ohatsu Tenjin shrine and the visitors were sparse. I headed towards the Higashi-dori shopping street. I wanted to eat ramen for breakfast, and that's when I found this Tsukemen restaurant. They also have seating with chairs. I ordered the soy sauce ramen and waited for it to be prepared. I was pleasantly surprised to see they also serve a cup of sake! The ramen they served was a traditional clear soy sauce soup with medium-thick straight noodles. The softness of the noodles and the crunchy texture of the bean sprouts were enjoyable. The bamboo shoots and chashu were also delicious. This ramen is recommended for a satisfying meal after a night of drinking.

Soba Miyako Soba Umeda Store (Osaka, Higashi Umeda) [This Visit] (Visited this time: October 2019, First visit: October 2019) Item Ordered: Kakesoba 270 yen including 10% tax per person [Result] - Chain store, Miyako Soba - This price. No complaints Thank you for the meal~ [Revisit] Added a photo - Thank you for the meal~

Located in Kita-ku, Osaka. A famous standing soba shop in Higashi-Tsuu Shotengai. It's convenient that they open early in the morning. The interior has a standing counter and a few table seats. - Tempura soba (330 yen): The broth was a bit light, probably because they had just opened. It might get richer as the day goes on. However, it was just right for breakfast. The tempura oil seeped into the broth! - Wakame soba (300 yen, 30 yen off on weekly sale): My companion ordered this. It was on sale for 30 yen off at 300 yen. The difference today is the avoidance of oily food. - Chicken rice ball (200 yen): A chicken rice ball. Mmm, delicious! There is another shop in Higashi-Tsuu Shotengai. It's a heaven to have so many shops like this!

On a holiday afternoon, I decided to take a stroll around the Umeda area. Feeling a bit hungry, I wanted something light to eat, so I ended up going to this shop in the Higashi-dori Shotengai. It was my first time visiting Tod Soba. It was around 2 pm on a holiday, and there were no other customers. Looking at the menu, I saw they had cold soba, which I love, so I decided to go for it. I ordered the "Cold Soba with Warm Egg and Mountain Vegetables" for 490 yen. This time, I chose soba. I was a bit worried when they asked if I wanted udon instead of soba. Inside the shop, there were three tables for two people each. I was happy to find a seat. When they asked if I wanted a tempura egg with my soba, I hesitated again. I quickly replied, "Mountain vegetables!" to make sure they got my order right. In about two minutes, the "Cold Soba with Warm Egg and Mountain Vegetables" arrived. It was actually "Warm Egg and Mountain Vegetables." The yolk of the warm egg was hard, so they added another egg as a service. However, the yolk was runny and raw. I appreciated the gesture, but I wished they had cracked the egg properly. I started by sipping the cold broth, which was refreshing and had a strong bonito flavor. Then I slurped the soba noodles. The cold broth made the noodles firm, giving them a nice texture. As I mixed the mountain vegetables and raw egg with the soba, it created a smooth and enjoyable sensation in my mouth. However, the raw egg yolk started to mix with the broth, overpowering the bonito flavor. Despite this, I still enjoyed the meal. The staff seemed busy talking amongst themselves, and when I said "thank you," they didn't respond. Oh well. Since they gave me the extra egg as a service, I'll give them credit for that. Thank you for the meal.

The rain had turned into a light drizzle, but due to the humidity, I couldn't think of anything I wanted to eat. Walking along Hankyu Higashi-dori, I noticed that there were many tourists and it was surprisingly lively for daytime. I decided to head to Tsutsu Soba to grab something to eat. The menu for cold soba was a bit hard to read, but I managed to order Kitsune Oroshi Soba. I was able to get a table since it wasn't crowded. The dish had a big piece of fried tofu on top, which made quite an impression, but the dried-out leeks were a bit of a downside. However, once I dipped them in the broth, it was no problem and I enjoyed my meal. There was no dish return counter, and instead, you return your dishes over the counter to the staff, which gave a more personal touch. I was tempted to order a rice dish as well, but my health check-up is approaching, so I resisted the temptation.

"Known for its quick service, I decided to stop by the Umeda branch of Toshosoba during a break from work. I chose it because I knew they served their food fast. I ordered my go-to stamina dish. Mixing the egg into the broth early on allows the sweetness of the raw egg to spread throughout. I prefer to mix it in early. While it's not as thick as egg-drop soup, the way the soup coats the noodles is delicious. I debated whether to mix in the tempura, but decided to enjoy it crispy on the side. It was a delicious speed lunch."

Tempura soba for 380 yen.

Kansai-style soup is good for drinking, but too thin for slurping soba noodles.

Everyone is probably familiar with Tsutsu Soba, a chain restaurant located in the Higashi-dori shopping street. Recently, I've been trying to review these types of chain stores more often. As I get older, I find myself avoiding chain restaurants more and more due to preconceived notions. However, I think the value of quality is gradually increasing, not just the affordability. The improvement in quality at convenience stores is even more impressive, I think. This place is primarily for standing and eating, but there are only two tables for two people each. Water is self-service. I ordered cold Tororo Soba and a rice ball with toppings. Tsutsu Soba, which I haven't had in a while, didn't seem to have changed much from before. I feel like the prices have gone up slightly though. These quick and easy places where you can be done in just 10 minutes are sometimes quite convenient.