Visited after a year. Every time I passed by Mejiro Street, I thought about going, and finally made it. The master seemed well. Ordered the Kamaage Udon and Tempura Don set. The broth is so delicious... I should come here more often!

Udon East is one of the top 100 udon shops in Japan, and a famous shop for kettle-cooked udon in Miyazaki. I arrived a little after 11 am and there was one person ahead of me, but they let me in 15 minutes early and served me quickly. It's nice to see this kind of consideration. I ordered the Niku-Tama Udon for 850 yen. Overall, it was great value for the price. The udon had a unique soft texture with thin noodles, topped with chashu pork seasoned with soy sauce. If you want to try Miyazaki udon, be sure to stop by here. Thank you for the meal.

I visited on September 2, 2023. I used it for lunch on Saturday. It is an udon restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station on the Yurakucho Line. When I walked from Edogawabashi Station randomly, there was a long line on the street ahead. I thought it was for the udon restaurant, but it turned out to be a ramen shop called "Sanzan" (laughs). Honestly, I was a little relieved. I went back to the previous street and headed to "Hatsutomi". It was just before 11:30 am, but for some reason, they were already open. There were no other customers, and when I said I was alone, I was seated at the counter. There were two elderly men in the kitchen and one elderly woman in the hall. I ordered the Curry Rice Set with Kama-age Udon for 950 yen. You can choose between Kama-age and Zaru udon. Despite the hot weather, I chose Kama-age. Since the restaurant's name includes "Kama-age," I thought I should go for that. It was served in about 1 minute after ordering. The Kama-age udon had a smooth texture with thin noodles. The dashi broth with bonito flakes was delicious. The curry rice I ordered on a whim because I felt like eating curry turned out to be very tasty and spicy. I chose both hot dishes, so my body was warm for a while and I couldn't stop sweating, but I was very satisfied. The two male staff in the kitchen were friendly and had a cheerful atmosphere, but the female staff in charge of the hall had a somewhat cool demeanor. The contrasting customer service was quite impressive.

Satisfied with the fluffy texture of the rice cakes, I had the pot-steamed + curry rice bowl set meal for 950 yen. It was filling enough. The restaurant has counter seats, making it easy for solo diners to visit without hesitation. #Kagurazaka #Ushigome Kagurazaka #Iidabashi #Edogawabashi

This is my first time trying Kamadaki Udon in Miyazaki. I was originally thinking of getting the countryside udon, but after seeing the photos and reviews, I decided to go with the Kamatama Menta Butter Udon for ¥900, with an extra serving for ¥150. It was definitely delicious. You can tell just by looking at it before even taking a bite. It's topped with plenty of mentaiko, butter, chopped seaweed, chopped green onions, and egg, all mixed with the broth at the bottom of the bowl. The udon is soft and goes well with the toppings. However, I'm not sure what traditional Miyazaki udon tastes like. The portion size is small if you get the extra serving. I think if you go with the regular size, it wouldn't be enough.

When I first visited, I had the kettle-cooked udon. It's a great choice when you're feeling a bit under the weather or want something light. This time, I tried the dry-style mentaiko butter udon, which was absolutely delicious and became my new favorite. I also enjoyed the mixed rice, sprinkled with the spicy seasoning provided on the table. The flavors were amazing and I look forward to coming back. The staff at the restaurant were friendly and kind, making me want to visit again.

After leaving the office in Roppongi, I was rejected by the eel restaurant and the curry restaurant, so I decided to get off the train here. There's a brewery pub along the river? A trendy Taiwanese place? Hmm, I really want some pork and cabbage udon, so I'll go to Hatsu tomi! When I used to work around here, the sake appetizers were amazing. Squid and green onion salad, duck and colorful vegetables, so many choices... Now the appetizers are much simpler. I feel like the sake selection was better back then... Well, I'm not at a drinking place, so (laughs) Wow, this pork and cabbage udon is so delicious, I can't help but let out a sound of enjoyment♪

I felt like eating udon again and visited this place for the umpteenth time. Even though it's a famous shop, I always feel comfortable going in. I wanted to eat cold udon, but ended up being attracted to the wide variety of hot udon options. I chose the udon with pork and cabbage, which came with miso. It was delicious to eat while mixing it little by little! The udon was a bit too soft and broke easily, but it was still enjoyable!笑

I had the seasonal limited cold udon salad (950 yen). The accompanying harusame noodles had a garlic and pepper flavor. The cold udon came with a sesame dressing for flavor variation, allowing you to enjoy two different delicious tastes at once. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered the classic Kama-age udon and Gomoku Gohan at Miyazaki Udon's top 100 shop. The udon was a bit soft, which may not satisfy those expecting Sanuki udon, but the dipping broth was very delicious. The Gomoku Gohan had a strong taste of burdock and chicken, with a rich flavor.

Located in Edogawabashi, this restaurant serves Miyazaki specialty "kama-age udon" that can be enjoyed in Tokyo. The owner, who worked at Shibuya's "Sawanoi" (which closed at the end of 2020) for 20 years and has roots in Miyazaki udon, founded this restaurant in 2008. The udon, left overnight, has a soft and fluffy texture when eaten. The broth, made with four types of fish such as bonito and jaw, along with shiitake mushrooms and kelp, complements the udon well. For lunch, you can enjoy kama-age udon with gomoku rice for only 780 yen. I visited on a weekday evening and was seated right away. Today, I ordered the "Ebi-Ten Kama" (1600 yen) with "Gomoku Gohan" (400 yen). The udon menu includes a variety of kama-age udon dishes, with the "ten kama" option allowing you to enjoy tempura on the side. The tempura in the Ebi-Ten Kama set includes 2 shrimp, eggplant, shimeji mushrooms, and green beans. The tempura platter (consisting of squid, shrimp, eggplant, shimeji mushrooms, and green beans) for 950 yen differs only in the squid and shrimp, so ordering the kama-age udon alone for 700 yen may also be a good choice. I was seated at a table for two, but the staff kindly offered to move me to a larger table since it wasn't busy. The udon had a chewy and soft texture, almost like mochi. The tempura had a crispy coating and the vegetables were perfectly fried. The eggplant, in particular, was sweet and juicy with each bite. The shrimp tempura was thick and high-quality. The gomoku gohan was chewy with shiitake mushrooms and burdock adding a subtle flavor. The dish was filled with plenty of ingredients, making it a satisfying meal. Overall, the udon was delicious, and the atmosphere and attentive service made me want to visit again.

I had lunch at the famous udon restaurant, Kamagé Udon Tsumomi, which has been selected as one of the top 100 udon restaurants. It is located close to another popular top 100 ramen restaurant, "Sannin Torajiro." I ordered the cold noodles for summer, priced at 850 yen. The entrance was decorated with several seals indicating its status as a top 100 restaurant. Despite the crowd, I was seated promptly at a table in the back. The red color of the pickled ginger caught my eye. The lunch came with a side dish. The soup was light in color and had a delicate flavor, although I found it slightly lacking. The thin noodles were smooth and easy to eat. Many people around me were enjoying the kamagé udon, so I plan to visit again when the weather cools down. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered the shrimp tempura grated udon noodles. I was surprised by the high quality of the udon noodles. I have had udon in Kagawa, the home of udon, and the quality was just as high as there. I didn't expect to find udon of this quality in Tokyo, so I was pleased. The udon noodles had a great texture and were firm, it was excellent. (It's a bit more expensive compared to the original price in Kagawa) My friend had the curry udon, which also looked delicious. I want to go back and try the curry udon next time.

Udon Hyakumeiten. Visited on Tuesday at 12:40, seating rate was about 90%. I didn't try the signature kettle-cooked udon last time, so I revisited today and ordered the lunch set with kettle-cooked udon and tempura bowl. The dishes arrived in about 5 minutes, along with pickles, a mini salad, a mini tempura bowl, and what I thought was miso soup but turned out to be a dipping broth served on a tray. The dipping broth had a lot of grated radish and green onions, more like a dashi soup than udon broth. The udon noodles were soft and slightly thin. The mini shrimp tempura bowl was mini in terms of both the bowl and the shrimp, but it came with three pieces of shrimp. The total bill was 980 yen including tax, and they only accept cash. The restaurant was cool inside, but I started sweating as soon as I stepped outside. It looks like it's almost time for chilled noodles and cold dishes season.

After visiting the Hatoyama Memorial Park, I had trouble finding a place to eat near Edogawabashi Station. Eventually, I stumbled upon a restaurant that caught my eye. I thought it was an udon shop, and inside I noticed they had a label of "Hyakumeiten" (Top 100 Udon Shops). I ordered the Kamaage Udon and Komatsuna Nata Taiko Don set. The udon noodles were slightly thin, with just the right amount of firmness.

Kamaage Udon Hatsutomi @ Edogawabashi (border of Bunkyo Ward and Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) Chikuwa Tempura Udon ¥830 + Gomoku Gohan ¥100 Score: 4.0/5 ★★★★☆ This place has a Miyazaki-style udon. The noodles are thin and soft overall. The broth is gentle yet rich in the flavor of kelp. The chikuwa tempura was a bit small for the price. The udon is relatively cheap for the location, so maybe they compensate with the tempura. Also, the tempura is served completely soaked in the broth. I personally like tempura with a thin coating, but it may not be recommended for those who prefer a crispy texture. The Gomoku Gohan was delicious with a strong and rich flavor from the broth. I accidentally ordered the Mori Udon instead of the recommended Kamaage Udon, but the regular udon was still tasty. Overall, it was a good experience. - Other Information - Weekday, around 12:35 PM No waiting time Served in about 5 minutes #Hatsutomi #EdogawabashiGourmet #Edogawabashi #EdogawabashiUdon

I went around 12:30 on Saturday. There was no line, so we were seated right away. It seemed like a shop run by a couple, and the proprietress seemed extremely busy but also kind. The shop specializes in Miyazaki udon, and it had a unique deliciousness compared to regular udon. Despite it being a carb overload with udon and rice bowl, it was so tasty that I finished it all in no time. The flavors were gentle. Ratings: - Kamayaki + Mentaiko Takana Don: 3.5 - Atmosphere and Service: 3.5 - Price: 3.5

Thin, slightly curly, smooth udon noodles with a nice texture. Reminiscent of Inaniwa udon. The broth is rich in flavor with a balanced saltiness, making it perfect for dipping, although it does get a bit diluted towards the end. I had it for lunch and it came with a small tempura shrimp donburi, which left me fully satisfied. The side dishes were also delicious. I would love to visit this place for dinner as well.

I visited the restaurant "Hatsutomi" for lunch at 13:10, located a 1-2 minute walk from Exit 1B of Edogawabashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line. There were 6 customers before me and 5 customers after me. I was seated at the counter and checked the menu. On that day, since it was a hot summer day, I ordered the cold salad udon for 950 yen from the 4 limited summer menu options. It arrived in about 10 minutes. The dish consisted of tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, green onions, sesame paste, and wasabi sesame paste. When mixed with the noodle broth, the broth turned slightly white. I further mixed in the wasabi before enjoying the dish. The noodles were thin and smooth, with a good texture. The cold udon was refreshing and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Umemon is a popular restaurant! Miyazaki Prefecture, blessed with a variety of mountain and sea delicacies, is known as a "treasure trove of ingredients". In addition to ripe mangoes, chicken nanban, katsuo rice, lettuce rolls, and hiyajiru, there is also Miyazaki udon with a fluffy and chewy texture. With a unique udon culture that evolved after the Meiji era due to many immigrants from Shikoku, Miyazaki udon has become a local specialty. In Tokyo, there is a rare Miyazaki udon restaurant in Edogawabashi called "Kamaage Udon Hatsutomi". I visited on a Saturday in mid-May. Established in December 2008, the owner, Akira Kumagai, had to close the well-regarded Sawanoi due to the impact of the new coronavirus. As he hails from Sawanoi, a famous Miyazaki restaurant where even famous figures like manager Nagashima frequented, this restaurant can be considered as one following the Sawanoi tradition. Here are some of the udon dishes they offer: - Kamaage Udon: 680 yen - Moriu Udon: 680 yen - Kitsune Udon: 780 yen - Tanuki Udon: 780 yen - Chikuwa Tempura Udon: 830 yen - Kakiage Udon: 950 yen - Ume Buta Udon: 950 yen - Vegetable Curry Udon: 950 yen They also offer set meals with options like Egg Rice Bowl Set, Takana and Mentaiko Rice Bowl Set, Curry Rice Bowl Set, Small Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl Set, and Chicken Tempura Rice Bowl Set. I ordered the Small Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl Set with Kamaage Udon. The rich and flavorful broth made with ingredients like dried fish, kelp, bonito flakes, and shiitake mushrooms, paired with the smooth and soft udon noodles, was exquisite. I recommend adding hot water to the remaining broth and drinking it all up. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal! ⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠｡

This time, instead of a mini donburi set, I chose the tempura udon with plenty of dashi and extra rice toppings. It was the right choice. The udon was delicious as expected, and the tempura was also good. We didn't have to wait in line for long, as the restaurant had a fast turnover.