It's still great ⭕️ I visited this place I used to go to after a long time. The menu seems to have expanded, but my favorite is still the "thin udon" and the broth is delicious. I finished a large portion in no time. I also drank the broth and finished it all. I will continue to visit this place from time to time.

The other day, I had lunch at the Central Market (^o^) I was disappointed that the edamame sushi I was looking for was not available, but then I found Kamonori next door! (^o^) Kamonori is known for their: - Three kinds of sushi platter for 1050 yen The presentation was neat, with each type of sushi separated in a square dish so the flavors didn't mix. The dipping sauce was delicious, and they even offered more broth to add to it, which I happily finished. It was a satisfying meal! Thank you! (^o^) They have free parking and public restrooms, making it a convenient spot for a quick meal. I'll definitely come back again! Kamonori Udon, Kamonori Central Market Branch: 06-6469-7123, 1-1-86 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City, Osaka ===========

Today's lunch was from a nearby restaurant while working from home. I decided to drive to the Osaka Central Wholesale Market, which has a large parking lot where you can park for free. The restaurant was small, with about 8 seats at the counter. Luckily, I arrived just as a seat became available. I bought a 2-kind sushi platter for 850 yen from a vending machine. I chose Chinese noodles and soba from the options available. The dipping sauce was duck broth, with small pieces of duck meat. The duck meat was not the typical sliced duck meat found in dishes like duck nanban, so it was hard to taste the duck flavor. The dipping sauce contained a whole 4cm dried fish. The soba had a blackish color, resembling countryside soba, while the Chinese noodles were thick and straight. The dipping sauce was hot, but it quickly cooled down once the cold noodles were dipped in. Mixing the duck meat with the noodles was delicious! I thought about adding an extra 200 yen for double the duck meat. The meal ended with ginger soup. The soup was served warm, but since the dipping sauce had already cooled down, adding the soup didn't make much of a difference. I noticed the person next to me was eating a spicy-looking mapo tofu dipping sauce, which looked delicious, so I decided to try that next time.

There is a restaurant called "Tsuke Kamon Udon Kamon Central Market Store" located in Osaka's Central Wholesale Market, which is known as "Naniwa's Kitchen" and can be a bit intimidating for the average person to enter. The location is about a 13-minute walk from JR Osaka Loop Line Noda Station. Turn right at the intersection in front of the Central Market and head into the market, where the restaurant is located directly below the south ramp leading to the third floor (vegetable wholesale area). The interior of the restaurant consists of counter seats only. They serve tsukemen udon with plenty of thinly sliced duck meat in the soup, which you dip the noodles in before eating. You can choose from four types of noodles: thin udon, thick udon, black soba, and Chinese noodles. If you're indecisive, the "2-type mix" or "3-type mix" is recommended. The portion sizes come in small (220g), regular (440g), and large (660g). Even the "small" size is quite filling. The soup is a rich soy sauce base with plenty of thinly sliced duck meat, infused dashi, white leeks, and sliced lemon without peel. It has a rich duck flavor yet surprisingly light and refreshing. After enjoying the tsukemen udon, you can dilute the dipping sauce with "waritama" which has a hint of ginger, allowing you to savor it until the last drop. Some people may find dining at a restaurant in the market intimidating at first, but once you get used to it, there's no better place that offers such great value and convenience. Of course, there is a parking lot in front of the restaurant. People of all ages, from young adults looking for a hearty meal to seasoned individuals who prefer a calm bowl of tsukemen udon, enjoy various combinations of rice bowls and noodles during their brief lunch break. With its simple counter seating, this restaurant is recommended for solo diners or small groups looking for a quick meal. Thank you for the meal! ＼(^o^)／

I ordered three different types of noodles and it was quite a large portion with 3 servings! When I tried each one, I thought the Chinese noodles went well with it. But when I added some yuzu pepper halfway through, it suddenly became more Japanese! Even though it was duck broth, it didn't have any gamey taste and was delicious. I was really full and satisfied. The woman running the place by herself was very friendly and seemed busy. Sorry for ordering three different types of noodles, but it was delicious! I will definitely come back!

I visited this place on a recommendation and ended up having the 3 kinds of noodles set even though I had already eaten 3 dishes. The set included soba, udon, and Chinese noodles, all in one serving. It cost 980 yen. Despite being the second place I visited, it felt like a challenge to my body. And to make things worse, I only had 10 minutes to finish it. The noodles were served in about 7 minutes. First, I tried the dipping sauce. It was too sweet for my liking. However, the duck broth had a nice flavor. Unfortunately, the duck pieces in the noodles seemed tired and overcooked. It was disappointing. The noodles also seemed like they were straight from the freezer. For the price of 980 yen, it was filling but not something I would come back for.

In the past, I had tried duck dipping soba at a different restaurant and wanted to go back again. I found it here! It was located inside the market. The duck dipping soba was 600 yen. I chose the small size. The soba noodles were slightly thick. The aroma was not bad! But the best part was the dipping sauce, it was delicious! I thought it would be strong since it's a dipping sauce, but it was surprisingly refreshing. There were plenty of duck pieces in it, and they were not too tough, easy to eat. It seems that udon is more popular than soba here, but choosing soba was the right decision. It matched very well. Lastly, I added ginger soup to the dipping sauce and enjoyed it. It was delicious.

Located inside Osaka Central Wholesale Market, "Tsuke Kamo Udon Kamo Nishiki Central Market Store" is only open during daytime on market opening days. There is free parking right in front of the shop as it is adjacent to the market. The "Chuka" size udon costs 800 yen and comes with thinly sliced duck thigh meat, dried bonito flakes, lemon slices, and chopped white onions in a slightly sweet and flavorful dipping sauce. The noodles come in thin udon, regular udon, soba, and Chinese styles. The large bowl containing the noodles also has some boiled vegetables which add a nice touch to the dish. Finally, we enjoyed mixing in some ginger soup into the dipping sauce for a refreshing and delicious taste. The "Kamo-iri Curry Udon with Rice" costs 900 yen and features a rich curry broth with duck and dashi flavors, complemented by the smooth and slippery udon noodles. As you eat, rice is added to the bowl, transforming the dish into a unique curry rice and udon combination. Since there are not many dining options within Osaka Central Wholesale Market, this udon shop can get crowded during lunchtime, but it offers generous portions and delicious udon. Thank you for the meal! (^O^)／

I always rely on this place after my night shift. It's located inside the central wholesale market, so it's great that it's open early in the morning. I always look forward to choosing the combination for my 2-item plate.

Cold duck udon is recommended, but now that it's getting colder, I might go for the hot option. The soup is incredibly delicious. The quail egg adds a nice touch as well.

Occasionally crave the food at Kamonkin.

The main store of Kamonishi is located in Ebisucho, and I can't forget the shock I felt when I ate their duck udon with a friend there a while ago. They have opened up branches in various locations, and recently a shop from the same group opened in Chidoribashi in Konohana Ward. This time, I revisited a shop that I hadn't been to in over 10 years. It was surprising to see Kamonishi in the market, as I never imagined it before. My friend from junior high and I visited the shop together. It was a small shop with around 11 counter seats. There were 3 customers eating inside, and with us, there were a total of about 6 customers. My friend and I ordered cold thin udon (800 yen) from the ticket machine and handed the ticket to the staff. The staff, consisting of 3 people, managed the shop. The udon arrived in about 10 minutes. The udon came with a few vegetables on top, and the dipping sauce contained duck meat, dried bonito, green onion, and lemon without the skin. We dipped the udon and vegetables in the sauce and were satisfied with the meal. Later, a family of three waited outside the shop, so we hurriedly finished by diluting the remaining dipping sauce with ginger hot water. We thanked the friendly staff and left the shop. Thank you for the meal.

I was invited to have lunch at a market near the inventory warehouse on August 7, 2016. I was excited like Tsukiji market for seafood, but there were only a few shops in the market. Among them, I chose duck soup udon. When I entered, I found out that you can choose from soba, udon, or ramen. I decided to try the ramen, but it seems like the regulars go for the two kinds of noodles mixed together. You can choose between hot or cold, and there is quite a bit of flexibility. When the soup arrived, I thought it was "meat juice," but my junior said it was duck. I was skeptical that duck would be included at this price, but I was surprised to find out that it was indeed filled with duck meat. The portion size was medium, and I was glad I didn't go for the large size (lol). Compared to soba shops in town, the price for duck soup here is very reasonable. This place is perfect for duck soup lovers. Upon further research, I found out that there is also a branch in Hachioji, Tokyo. I couldn't believe it - there's one near the university I attended! (lol)

I went back to "Kamonishiki," the tsukemen duck udon shop that I had visited before. As usual, it was packed, but this time I was able to get in without waiting. The menu looked like this. Today, I decided to try the thin udon noodles. I really wanted to try the egg and rice with soup that was on the poster, but it seems like they don't have it at the Chuo Market location. So I just ordered a small udon and added extra duck. The warm noodles looked like this. The noodles were soaking in the warm soup. When I finished eating, I decided to add some soup to the remaining broth. The soup was surprisingly clear. I thought it smelled like soy sauce, but when I sniffed it, it had a strong ginger aroma. Thanks to that aroma, even though the duck fat was rich, it went down smoothly.

It's been a while since my last visit. I ended up ordering the same thing as last time (^^;) I had the Sesame noodles with a mix of Japanese soba and yellow noodles (Chinese noodles) served hot. Both noodles had a firm texture. The soba itself didn't have much fragrance, but the duck dipping broth had a strong flavor, so it wasn't a big concern. It was quite a generous portion for 750 yen. The onigiri was also delicious, with a crushed plum paste topping on flavorful rice. In total, it cost 850 yen and I was completely full. The place gets crowded around lunchtime, but it's not so busy that you have to wait in line outside. The turnover is good, so it's recommended for those in a hurry. There is free parking space in front of the store, making it a cost-effective option. Thank you for the meal! I've visited this place 7-8 times. My favorite is the mix of soba and Chinese noodles for 750 yen. It's like ordering a single dish with both types of noodles, and it's quite a generous portion. If you go for the large size, it might be too much for the average person, haha. Those confident in their stomach capacity should be fine though. Since it's still cold, I ordered the hot noodles. They are filled with plenty of duck meat and have a flavorful broth with dried fish. It's delicious and I finish it in no time. Also, you can get two small onigiri for 100 yen. Lastly, you can enjoy ginger tea instead of soba-yu at the end, so I mixed it with the broth and enjoyed it with the onigiri. It was a blissful meal. Thank you for the meal (^人^)

"Kamonishiki Chuo Market Store" I passed by near the Chuo Market at lunchtime, so I decided to go for lunch. I usually go to the neighboring Tsukami Sushi Endo-san, but I decided to try a different restaurant this time and chose "Kamonishiki"さん. The menu offers two types of udon and soba. There is also a combination dish where you can enjoy both. It was written as small (580 yen), medium (680 yen), and large (780 yen), so I ordered the medium size saying "Medium, please." The staff said, "It might be a bit much for women..." but I replied firmly, "It's okay," and ordered the medium udon. Inside the counter, there were various flavors of onigiri (100 yen) lined up, and I was tempted to have one, but it was a good decision not to order. The medium-sized udon turned out to be two servings! This is usually considered a large serving, right? If I had ordered an onigiri as well, I wouldn't have been able to finish it. The udon was like a firm version of Ise udon, with a chewy texture rather than a smooth one. The boiled vegetables added a nice accent to the flavor. As for the dipping sauce, it came in a small bowl that was quite generous in size! It was filled with a large amount of duck meat. The soup, made with duck fat, was very hot, so it stayed warm for a long time, which was nice. Despite its appearance, it wasn't as heavy as it seemed. Finally, you mix the dipping sauce with ginger water and drink it like soba-yu. There is quite a lot of food, so if you plan on drinking the soup, maybe it's better to go for the small size after all?! Looking back at the price, "Medium (680 yen)." Isn't this too cheap? I intended to have a light lunch, but ended up eating a lot (sweat) Kamonishiki Chuo Market Store Ranking: Udon | Tamagawa Station, Noda Station (JR), Awasu Station

We were working near the market and decided to explore for a cheap and delicious place to eat for lunch. We stumbled upon this restaurant without a plan, and it turned out to be a great find. The restaurant had only a counter and we were able to get in without waiting, but there was a small line forming behind us. We ordered the regular size duck udon for 680 yen. The portion was huge, with healthy vegetables like burdock and daikon on top. The dipping sauce had a good amount of duck fat floating on top, with bonito flakes and a slice of lemon. The duck meat was thinly sliced. The udon noodles were not the smooth and chewy Sanuki style, but more like slightly firm Osaka udon, which was still good. The dipping sauce had a rich flavor without any unpleasant smell, and the combination of dashi from bonito, and refreshing acidity from the lemon balanced out the richness of the duck fat. It was a delicious dipping sauce. We were also able to enjoy the soup after finishing the noodles, and the two servings of udon filled us up completely. It was a pleasant surprise to find this restaurant by chance, with friendly service from a young couple. Overall, it was a great experience and we highly recommend it.

I was thinking of having tsukemen but ended up having udon instead... which is also a type of noodle. When you think of the Tsukiji wholesale market, you think of sushi at Endo, but there is another nearby restaurant that caught my attention. This small restaurant has only 9 counter seats. The tsukekamo udon (dipping duck udon) costs 680 yen for a regular size with 440g of noodles (2 servings of 220g each). The udon noodles were served immediately after ordering, so they might be frozen noodles. But frozen noodles nowadays are delicious, so it's not a problem. The toppings included sliced daikon radish, carrot, and burdock root. A variety of root vegetables. The soup was a rich duck broth with dried fish, and quite oily. The noodles were refreshing, so the combination was not bad. A side of ginger soup was served, which you can use to dilute the soup after finishing the noodles. I poured a generous amount, added the lemon slice from the soup, and took a sip. It was refreshing, and that concluded the meal.