After finishing a meeting in Akiruno, I went to Nejikiya in Ome for a late lunch to try their curry udon. I rarely come here, so I decided to go for the TOKYOXDX Curry Nanban for 1500 yen, which uses Tokyo's brand pork TOKYOX. The curry udon, with a base similar to a soba shop's curry, has a yellow curry flavor and thick udon noodles that remind me of Toyohashi curry udon. It also comes with rice, which makes me wonder if the rice is the main dish instead of the curry. Regardless, it's a fun and delicious taste that I really enjoyed!

Visited on Sunday at 11:45 am. There were 15 customers before me and 8 customers after me. I decided to try the famous curry udon restaurant for lunch on a holiday. When I entered, there was a group of more than 10 people waiting to be seated. I almost gave up, but decided to wait it out. I ordered the specialty "Tokyo-X DX Curry Nanban" and waited for 50 minutes for it to be served. The dish was decorated with Tokyo-X petals. The udon noodles were thick and chewy, typical of Musashino udon, and the curry had a strong spice flavor with a hint of saltiness. As I continued eating, I reached the rice layer, which was a welcomed addition for someone who enjoys curry udon with rice. I finished the dish sweating but satisfied, and decided to come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for the first time the restaurant called Negishiya, which is always featured on TV when introducing Ome City. When I arrived around noon on a holiday, there were 6 people waiting outside. It was hot and I was hesitant, but I checked on Tabelog and saw that they have 48 seats and it's udon, so the turnover should be fast, right? I decided to wait in line under the scorching sun, but even after waiting, it took 20 minutes to get inside. Once inside, most customers had not yet received their udon. I waited for 60 minutes from entering to being served. Including the wait outside, it took 1 hour and 20 minutes until the food was served. This was the longest I've waited in years. This time, I ordered the Tokyo-X DX Curry Nanban for 1500 yen. The curry was already slightly spilled when served. On top of the curry, there were slices of brand pork arranged like flowers, along with a fried egg, green onions, seaweed, and pickled ginger. The curry was the old-fashioned type, not very spicy, like the curry we used to have in school lunches. The udon was Musashino udon, with short and thick noodles that were chewy and delicious. The Tokyo-X brand pork was tasty, but since the curry flavor dominated, regular pork in curry udon might be just as good. Surprisingly, there was rice inside the udon. It felt a bit odd, like when my childhood dog's dinner was mixed up... (personal opinion). Halfway through, I broke the egg yolk and it added a nice flavor. Overall, it was good to try the famous curry udon in Ome. The long wait for the food may be due to the fact that the owner is meticulously preparing everything alone, so it's better to allow extra time when visiting. Thank you for the meal.

Seeking some coolness, I headed to Okutama. Stopped by a famous curry udon shop in Ome on the way. Tried both the Curry Namban and Mori Curry Namban for the first time. The curry is beautifully presented with a Tokyo-X blooming on top. The chewy Musashino udon goes well with the curry sauce. The balance of dashi and curry is perfect. Leftover curry sauce goes best with white rice, but only fried rice is on the menu. The curry rice udon that everyone else ordered seems to be the right choice. Definitely trying that next time!

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The popular curry udon at Negishiya in Higashi-Ogimachi has a charming exterior with a traditional warehouse design, and the interior is styled like an old folk house. Due to the pandemic, it had been difficult to visit this restaurant, but I finally went back after four years. I arrived at the parking lot next to the store just in time for the opening at 11:00 on Saturday. I was the first customer to enter and for a while, there were no other customers. But around 11:20, people started coming in one after another. I ordered the curry udon in a large size for 1,150 yen and after about 15 minutes of waiting, it was served. As usual, the curry was piled high on top of the bowl, almost overflowing. The curry was creamy, topped with seaweed and chopped green onions. When you dig into the hot curry, you'll find large pieces of pork, onions, and thick handmade udon noodles. The udon noodles were chewy and had a firm texture. I enjoyed the meal while blowing on it to cool it down, and finished everything. It was delicious, thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back.

The old folk house style is charming! This is my second visit, and I keep craving for it... even though I shouldn't have too much salt, I ended up drinking it all. The landlady is friendly and warm ☺️ This time, I came here because a former colleague used to live in Kosaku. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal!

TOKYO-X Curry Nanban for 1300 yen. Had it for lunch during my part-time job! Of course, I recommend the curry udon. I was worried because they didn't provide paper aprons, but the curry had a thick texture. Also, the noodles were firm, so I ended up eating them one or two at a time, and my clothes were safe, haha. I prefer the noodles to be cooked a bit more, though. There were quite a few elderly customers, but even the regular size was a challenge to finish!

I wanted to visit Negishiya once (^^) I had some business in Ome and when I calculated backwards from the evening drinking party, I decided to have lunch around 12:10. There were 5 people waiting outside when I arrived. I entered around 12:15. I told the staff it was my first time there and asked for recommendations for beginners. The Tokyo-X Curry with pork was suggested. The staff kindly asked if I had enough time because it might take a while, but I had finished work in the morning so I didn't mind. The wait was quite long, with over 10 people in front of me. When the dish finally arrived at 13:12, I was really hungry. The Tokyo-X pork had a good texture and the udon noodles were thick. I prefer them a bit softer to better absorb the flavors. The curry was very rich and I found it hard to leave any behind. I asked if they had plain rice, but they only had mixed rice so I gave up. It was a bit regretful to leave some curry uneaten. Other customers were enjoying different dishes like mushroom udon. I will definitely come back. It was delicious and satisfying.

[Overall Review] Located about a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Ogoume Station, this udon restaurant operates in a splendid building that looks like a warehouse. Their specialty is curry udon (^_^) This place is always featured in guidebooks for Ogoume, and I had heard of it before. So, I decided to try it out this time, and I must say, I was completely satisfied with both the taste and the presentation! It's easy to see why this place is so popular. The overflowing (literally overflowing) extravagant presentation and the hearty addition of rice make for a satisfying meal. The perfect match with the local ingredient "Tokyo X"! While Ogoume is known for its soba and sake tasting at breweries, this udon is also a representative gourmet dish of Ogoume. ----------------------------------------- My favorite udon restaurant, Dera Uchi in Omori, has closed down. I was a huge fan of their curry udon, so this news hit me hard (T_T) To soothe my craving for curry udon, I decided to make a pilgrimage to Ogoume. It took me over an hour from my house to Higashi-Ogoume Station. It's been about 20 years since I last got off at this station, but the atmosphere is just as I remembered it. The restaurant is located about a 3-minute walk from the station in a grand building that resembles a warehouse. Established in 1955, it's quite a longstanding establishment. The interior is decorated in a traditional Japanese style, with 5 tables and 3 raised tatami seating areas. It's much fancier than I imagined - even playing jazz music. The place is adorned with various folk crafts and paintings, all looking quite impressive. There are two staff members, perhaps a husband and wife. The menu includes regular udon, but almost everyone around me is ordering the curry udon, especially the one with rice. And that's exactly what I came for - the "Curry Udon Donburi." This time, I went for the luxurious version with Tokyo X topping. ----------------------------------------- [In Conclusion] I had heard the rumors, but I was completely satisfied with both the taste and presentation. The combination of rice and Tokyo X is definitely the way to go (^_^) This curry udon, a classic dish from a traditional soba shop, taken to the extreme, is a masterpiece in my opinion. The bill for today's meal came to 1400 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal.

A peaceful grandma brought out each bowl of curry udon. Even though I ordered a regular size, it was a lot! The branded pork and udon were delicious. The curry had a mild, traditional flavor. I got the rice and udon set, but the thick udon was so good that I regret not just getting udon alone.

I arrived 30 minutes before the opening of the curry udon restaurant that I visit twice a year. Fortunately, I was able to enter without waiting in line. There were only 3 people waiting for the opening. After 30 minutes, the place was already quite crowded, so I think it's better to aim for the opening time. In my opinion, it's the best curry udon I've ever had. The thick curry broth with chewy udon noodles and two slices of pork belly left me completely satisfied. I will definitely visit again.

After viewing the azaleas at Ensen Kannonji Temple, I headed to a restaurant I had been wanting to try for a while. It's a popular curry udon spot in Higashi-Oume. I had known about it for over 10 years from reviews by Tama area reviewers, but I finally got the chance to go. I parked my bicycle nearby and when I tried to enter the restaurant, I had to wait outside. There was a group of about 10 cyclists inside, which caused a bit of a backlog. I finally got in after about 10 minutes. But it was worth the wait. I looked at the menu again and indeed, the prices had gone up. The standard curry udon was 850 yen before, but now it was 1000 yen. Many reviews mentioned udon with meat arranged like flower petals and topped with a fried egg. That seemed to be the Tokyo X Deluxe Curry Udon made with special local pork, which costs 1500 yen. I thought that was a bit much, so I ordered the non-special pork Deluxe Curry Udon in regular size for 1300 yen. It took another 15 minutes from ordering to being served. During that time, a rugby match I wanted to watch had started, so I watched it on my smartphone while waiting. The cycling group all left at once, so it became quiet. Then some foreign customers came in, and the proprietress kindly served them. They spoke Japanese that seemed like something out of a skit, but they were able to communicate well, which I thought was amazing. When the Deluxe Curry Udon was served, it looked like regular curry udon with a fried egg on top. The Tokyo X version must really be worth the higher price. But when I avoided the curry sauce that seemed like it was about to overflow, I found two thick slices of pork inside, which were really delicious. As I continued to eat the roughly cut Musashino udon, I discovered there was rice next to it. Ah! So this Deluxe Curry Udon is actually a combination of udon and rice. A curry udon based on a Japanese-style broth, with rice, couldn't go wrong. It was incredibly difficult to eat, but it was properly spicy and delicious. Honestly, it was very tasty, but there are quite a few places in the Tama area that serve curry-flavored Musashino udon, and in terms of taste, it's not particularly outstanding. However, the proprietress alone managed the dining area, and the kitchen was probably run by the owner alone. Even with such a crowd, they greeted customers with a smile, which must be why it's a famous restaurant with a constant stream of customers. There were not only cycling customers, but also regulars. The proprietress was called "Mama" and was beloved. On this Mama-chari tour, aside from the incident at McDonald's, there was interaction at the dog run, views at Ensen Kannonji Temple, and kind and cheerful Mama serving udon. It was a wonderful tour. It would be tough for me as a fifty-something to ride a Mama-chari 50km round trip, but if I have the chance, I would definitely visit this udon shop again.

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I visited during a late lunch time and was able to enter smoothly without waiting in line. Lucky me. I tried the famous curry udon. It had a punchy appearance. The amount of curry was impressive. I dipped the udon without hesitation and ate it. It had that typical "curry from a soba shop" thick and gooey texture that coated the udon perfectly. The thickness and cooking of the udon itself were excellent. It had just the right firmness and softness. Therefore, it was very satisfying to eat. No wonder there is always a line. Thank you for the meal!

It had been a while since I visited this restaurant on the weekend. I arrived around 11 o'clock, but it was almost full, possibly due to a group reservation. I managed to get a table, but was told it would take some time. I said it was okay and waited, and it ended up taking 70 minutes until my dish arrived. Well, it couldn't be helped. The pork at TOKYO-X was tender and the udon noodles were thick with a good chewiness. Even with the regular size, it took a while to finish eating. It was delicious.

It seems like a shop run by an elderly couple. The mother is handling the customer service alone. Each dish is carefully made, so it's better to go when you can wait patiently. I ordered the curry nanban. It looks impressive just like in the photo. The taste is great, with juicy and tender pork without any strong smell. The udon noodles are thick like Musashino udon, providing a satisfying chewiness. The curry has a nostalgic flavor. A regular portion should be filling for most people. I was still recovering from an illness, so I left a little soup. I will visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Stopped by this restaurant on the way to solo touring towards Okutama, which I had been curious about for a while. Arrived around 2pm and there were about 8 people waiting outside the shop. When I finally got in after waiting for about an hour, the curry had a wild appearance and was more like curry rice than curry udon. The pork on top was tender and delicious. The udon noodles were thick and chewy, similar to Musashino udon, and very tasty. As I ate the noodles, rice started to peek out from the bottom of the bowl. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meal after waiting in line and coming from afar. Thank you for the delicious meal.

It had been a while since I last visited, and at first the older lady seemed unfriendly, but once we started talking, her smile was warm. The curry udon never disappoints. It's a taste of nostalgia. The firmness of the noodles reminded me of the udon I had in East Musashino many years ago. That place has closed down now, but for now, this Musashino udon is number one. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal.

This restaurant, where I saw Degawa enjoying curry udon on his electric bike, is known for its curry udon overflowing with curry thanks to its surface tension. The udon noodles are thick and go well with the curry. I visited around 1 pm on a weekday just after the lunch rush, so I was able to be seated without waiting. My friend had the classic curry udon, while I opted for the curry rice with udon. The slightly loose curry sauce was easy to slurp, but personally, I prefer it a bit thicker. However, the spiciness was just right. My friend enjoyed adding shichimi spice for extra flavor. The thick pork belly slices, combined with the seaweed, really elevated the dish. It was a perfectly balanced curry udon. I would love to visit again. The restaurant has a lot of TV appearances by celebrities, and it's been around since 1955. Thank you for the meal.