On this day, I had various errands to run so I took the day off from work. After getting my hair cut in the morning, I decided to have lunch at this restaurant. I arrived a little before 12 and the restaurant was almost full. After I entered, more customers arrived and there were even people waiting outside. I ordered the famous duck kamameshi udon set from the lunch menu. Since it was my day off, I also ordered a bottle of beer. The kamameshi udon arrived fairly quickly, even though some places take a while to cook the udon. It was served in a tall bowl, which made a strong impression. The udon was quite soft, which I really liked. I carefully picked up the udon to dip it in the sauce. The sauce was sweet and had a hint of duck flavor. The duck meat was grilled, so it had a nice texture and a smoky flavor. The condiments included ginger, green onions, and fried burdock root. While I usually like ginger with traditional dipping sauce, I felt it didn't quite match the sweet sauce. The burdock root added a nice crunch and was my recommended condiment. Lastly, I added a soft-boiled egg to the sauce at the end, which made the flavor even milder. I enjoyed changing the taste and savoring the udon until the end. The set also came with rice mixed with finely chopped chicken, burdock root, carrots, and fried ingredients, all with a gentle seasoning. After the meal, I mixed the remaining sauce with hot water from the udon pot and drank it. The udon was delicious, and the staff were attentive and provided great customer service. I look forward to trying the other famous menu item next time, the toriten bukkake.

It's summer, but the inside of the restaurant is cool, so I decided to have warm udon. I ordered curry udon with 3 pieces of chicken tempura as a topping. They asked me if I wanted the chicken tempura on a separate plate or in the udon! The crispy green onions go well with the curry udon. There was a good amount of beef in it as well. Additionally, there were thin strips of fried tofu as toppings. The chicken tempura was made with chicken breast, but it was quite moist and juicy, very delicious. The flavor was so good that you could enjoy the chicken tempura on its own, with the perfect crispy and crunchy coating! Many reviews mentioned that the curry was on the sweeter side, but I found it slightly spicy. It was more of a medium spiciness. Adding cheese or a soft-boiled egg as toppings seems to be just right. The udon noodles were not too thin or too thick, with a nice chewy texture. I personally enjoyed the flavor! Thank you for the meal!

On Sunday, before going to the breeder in Suita City, I arrived in Suita City and found Panasonic standing tall. I parked in the back parking lot and there were about 6 cars waiting with hazard lights on. I was able to park quickly. Inside, I should have written my name at the entrance, but it was fine even without it. As expected of a top 5000 restaurant, the udon was delicious with a flavorful broth and thin noodles that were surprisingly chewy. The tempura was also soft and tasty. It was a great encounter at a famous restaurant. It was a happy day with a morning mock exam score of 93 points.

I went to Menya Yashima for lunch in Morokuchi City. I ordered the daily lunch special for 980 yen, which was Chiku Tempura Bukkake Udon with side dishes. Despite ordering cold noodles because it was hot outside, I was served warm udon instead. I was a bit disappointed at first, but surprisingly, the warm udon was delicious.

Unquestionably delicious Sanuki udon. Convenient with a parking lot and located along a main street. The noodles are smooth and chewy. The glossy presentation when served is also attractive. The crispy tempura is juicy. Unfortunately, the mixed rice was sold out. If I had to say something, I wish it were a bit cheaper. Wheat flour prices have gone up, after all...

I entered just before the last order. The daily special was sold out. The mixed rice was also sold out. However, since the set comes with a free large serving, I decided to order it, and the rice was topped with dried fish flakes and pickled plum. The udon noodles were chewy. The chicken was only breast meat, but it was juicy and cooked perfectly. It was a highly rated restaurant, and it lived up to its reputation.

I visited a popular udon restaurant along Route 1 in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture at 12:00 on a weekday. The restaurant has a parking lot for 6 cars at the back, but it was full. I waited for about 5 minutes, but no one seemed to be leaving, so I gave up on the restaurant's parking lot and parked at a nearby coin parking lot. There were 2 people waiting outside. Inside the restaurant, I wrote my name in order to wait outside. Please note that the order is based on the name you write, not the order you line up in. I ordered the Chicken Tempura Udon Set for 980 yen from the lunch menu. There are over 10 lunch menu options ranging from 880 yen to 1080 yen. The udon had a firm texture and elasticity, which was enjoyable. They also provided sudachi vinegar for you to add if you like. Adding sudachi vinegar enhanced the refreshing taste. The mixed rice had various ingredients but was served in a small portion. The pickles were quite salty and I couldn't eat them. It was a shame because the udon and mixed rice were delicious. By the time I finished eating, there were available seats. If it's a weekday, I think after 12:45 would be a good time to visit. Thank you for the meal.

I visited after 1 p.m. and there was only one car in the parking lot. The daily special was sold out, so I ordered the tempura on rice bowl set and large udon noodles. Even though I got the large size, it was still a bit small for someone growing. Due to the extreme heat, I wanted to take in more salt, so I asked for extra dipping sauce, which turned out to be just right.

When it's unbearably hot, a refreshing cold udon is just the thing to eat. I visited Menya Yashima in Moriguchi and ordered their specialty Toriten Bukkake Set for 980 yen. The noodles had a chewy texture and the light broth was a bit lacking in flavor. The Toriten (chicken tempura) was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, incredibly delicious. I drizzled some sudachi vinegar halfway through for a refreshing touch. It was really tasty!

I arrived at the restaurant at 11:40 AM. There were about 5 parking spaces available, but the restaurant itself was spacious. I ordered the daily special which was a combination of vegetables, chicken tempura, and rice, along with a side of pickles. The udon noodles had a nice firm texture and were very satisfying. However, the highlight was the chicken tempura. It was juicy and flavorful, and dipping it in the kabosu citrus sauce added an extra layer of deliciousness. The daily special came with one piece of chicken tempura, so next time I will not hold back and order the chicken tempura rice bowl.

There is a parking lot in front of the store. I had duck kamameshi udon. I ordered the large size, but the amount was actually quite small, more like a regular size. The udon noodles were very chewy and the duck broth was delicious. It was a tasty udon that I would recommend to anyone!

Before the pandemic, I used to visit this place often, but it had been a while since my last visit. We arrived at 1:00 PM on a Saturday and unfortunately, we were the only ones waiting, but we ended up waiting for over 10 minutes. Even after we were seated, it took about 10 minutes for our food to arrive. It wasn't a big deal since we weren't in a rush. I ordered the Toriten Bukkake for 980 yen with a free upsize, and it was served hot and juicy. The udon was on the softer side since it was served warm, which I personally liked. Overall, it was consistently delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Visited a restaurant on May 26, 2023, around 11:30 am with only two guests. The restaurant was full within 15 minutes of our arrival. On this day, we ordered the large serving of kettle-cooked udon. Most customers ordered the tempura udon. It was my first time trying the kettle-cooked udon, which was different from my usual order. The counter seats were blocked off for storing belongings, and there were about 7 tables for 2-4 people each. There seemed to be a second floor, but it was likely not open during lunch hours. The kettle-cooked lunch arrived in about 5 minutes. It was delicious! The udon noodles had a firm texture, and the bonito-based broth with a half-cooked egg added a creamy touch. Perhaps when it gets warmer, the tempura udon would be more refreshing due to its lighter texture, but the appeal of the kettle-cooked udon was evident! Found a delicious udon restaurant in Kadoma and Moriguchi! By the way, the large serving was complimentary. Thank you! ◎

I finally visited Yashima along National Route 1 in Moriguchi, which I had been curious about for a while. I tried their popular tempura and bukkake udon set meal. The tempura had a crispy coating and was fried to perfection. The bukkake udon had a great texture and was very delicious. The meal also came with rice, so it was very filling. My partner had the udon, which was also very hearty. We were both satisfied with the flavor and portion size.

Today's pick is a udon restaurant in Moriguchi. There are 6 parking spaces at the back. I arrived at 11:30 AM and there were already 5 groups of customers, so it was quite crowded. The lunch menu seems like a good deal, but it's relatively expensive. The set menu costs 1580 yen. I chose the hot bukkake udon for 730 yen and a mini katsudon for 530 yen. The dishes arrived in about 5 minutes. The mini katsudon was quite small, with only two pieces of katsu. The seasoning was light, and the taste of the egg was dominant. The katsu didn't taste like it was fried. The bukkake udon was average. The chopsticks were painful to use. They seem cheap and not matching the quality of the food.

Head to "Men Shokudo Yashima" in Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture, known for their delicious "toriten bukkake" and "kamo kama udon". It's located about 500m from Moriguchi Station, Exit 1 of the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, on the side of National Route 1. The restaurant has a clean and modern interior with seating options like counter seats, tables, and even a tatami area on the second floor. I visited on a Saturday at 5:30 pm and there were no other customers. The menu offers a variety of dishes including udon, tempura, salads, rice bowls, set meals, and even desserts. I tried their famous "toriten bukkake (cold)" for 930 yen. The udon noodles were chewy with a unique texture, and the broth was light and flavorful. The toriten (chicken tempura) was crispy and substantial, adding a nice touch to the dish. Overall, the meal was delicious and satisfying.

I went to "Menya Yashima" in Moriguchi at 18:15 on Saturday. I had been wanting to visit this restaurant for a while. Their specialties are "Duck Kamudon" and "Chicken Tempura Bukkake Udon". I ordered the "Chicken Tempura Bukkake Set (980 yen)". The udon was served cold. The set menu included side dishes, pickles, and chicken tempura bukkake udon. It arrived in 10 minutes. I poured the bukkake sauce over the noodles and took a bite. It was delicious. The noodles had a great chewiness. They were springy and had a sharp edge, meeting all the criteria for delicious udon. The chicken tempura was also large, with 3 pieces. Although I initially thought it was thigh meat, it turned out to be breast meat. I've noticed that the chicken tempura at several udon shops I've visited recently tends to have more breast meat. The broth was delicious, with a balanced flavor that wasn't too strong or too light. I also tried adding sudachi citrus juice in the middle for a refreshing aftertaste, which was excellent. The side dish of "pickles and rice" in between was also delicious. It was a nice set menu. Thank you for the meal.

Chicken tempura set 980 yen~ Situation ~ Arrived at the restaurant around 12:20 on Saturday. Had to wait behind one group and also had to wait for a parking spot. Entered the restaurant 5 minutes later, but had to wait another 10 minutes for a parking spot to open up. ~ Couple's Point ~ If you order two sets, you can share them. ~ Taste, etc. ~ The tempura arrived about 10 minutes after ordering! It had a faint aroma of chicken tempura, and when you lifted it, it was quite heavy. Since it was lunch during a moving process, I went for a chewy and substantial dish, but it was so delicious that I finished it quickly. I also tried squeezing some lemon for a refreshing taste. Sorry, no room for the side dish of rice. The udon was so delicious that the rice didn't leave much of an impression, haha. ~ Other ~ 6 parking spots available (on the smaller side), and there is a restroom.

Udon restaurant Yashima, located a 6-8 minute walk from Morokuchi Station. This popular udon restaurant with a parking lot along the main street offers a wide variety of udon, rice bowl, and appetizer menus, making it a great choice for both udon lovers and those looking for a casual izakaya experience. The friendly and attentive service, along with the pleasant atmosphere, makes dining here a delightful experience. We tried the curry udon with tempura and a mini katsu bowl this time. The medium-thick Sanuki udon with just the right amount of chewiness offers a quality that lives up to the Kansai standard, and the curry broth with a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness, along with the crispy hot tempura, makes for a satisfying bowl of udon. The katsu bowl topped with a soft-boiled egg and two mini pork cutlets was a perfect side dish for the udon. You can enjoy classic udon and rice bowl dishes that meet your expectations, so be sure to visit this restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

Rarely had a lunch break in Morokuchi. After leaving the station a little past lunchtime, I got into my car. I had to decide whether to go straight home or have lunch nearby. Intrigued by the name "Kamogama Udon", I decided to have lunch at this restaurant! The parking lot had space for 6 cars behind the store, and luckily there was space available, probably because it was past lunchtime. The lunch set menu was around a thousand yen, offering good value. Although the tempura chicken rice bowl looked delicious, I stuck to my initial choice and ordered the Kamogama Udon set. The interior of the restaurant, while not new, was clean. There was only seating at the counter for one person, with other tables available and seating on the second floor, making it surprisingly spacious. I waited for about 10 minutes before my food arrived. I was asked, "Do you know how to eat this?" and when I mentioned it was my first time, I was instructed to put the condiments and onsen egg into the broth to eat, and to pour the remaining broth into the sauce when finished. The set included Kamogama Udon, broth with duck, rice with toppings, and pickles. The condiments included an onsen egg, green onions, ginger, and thinly sliced deep-fried burdock. I started by eating without adding condiments. The broth, infused with the flavor of duck, contained watercress. The udon noodles were not as firm as Sanuki udon, but rather closer to the old-fashioned udon of Osaka. The gentle kamogama was delicious. The broth was not too strong, and I found it just right when dipping the noodles. Adding the condiments, the ginger provided a nice touch, and the deep-fried burdock added a change in texture. The duck had no unpleasant smell and was delicious. Personally, I prefer not to add the onsen egg to the broth, so I ate it separately. The rice with toppings had finely chopped ingredients and a mild flavor. Carrots, burdock, simple yet tasty. Finally, I poured the remaining broth into the sauce. It was like soba soup? It's a fun bonus. It doesn't have the flavor of soba soup, so it's a nice extra treat. I later thought it might be a good idea to add the onsen egg at this point. The amount of duck was sufficient, and it felt like a good deal. I would like to visit again if I'm nearby.

Actually, Moriguchi is a fierce battleground for udon! There are many delicious udon shops in Moriguchi. This time, I went to Yashima along Route 1. They use their own method to knead the dough, which is aged overnight. I ordered the Kamaage Udon for 730 yen. The Toriten Bukkake is famous, but it was too cold that day, so I opted for the basic. For those used to udon from Kagawa, it might be different, but it had a smooth texture with a good firmness. The broth was also delicious. The Toriten for 480 yen was surprisingly huge! The batter was crispy, and the chicken inside was tender and flavorful. I loved eating it with the salty seasoning. I will definitely come back for this! I visited around 8 pm, and the parking lot was empty, and the spacious interior with two floors was comfortable. It's great for families, but not ideal for those in a hurry as they seem to take their time with orders. Thank you for the meal!