Today, I aimed for the half-price kettle-cooked udon at Marugame Seimen for dinner. I placed my bicycle at the paid parking lot in front of Hotel Honnoji on the first floor (free for the first 30 minutes). I visited around 7:00 PM and there was a line of about 15 people inside and outside the restaurant. However, there were empty seats inside, so things were moving quickly. I ordered tempura and paid the bill, then was seated in about 15 minutes. The kettle-cooked udon (large size) was half-price at 310 yen. I also ordered vegetable tempura for 170 yen, totaling 480 yen. Many customers were eating from buckets around me. The vegetable tempura was mainly made of onions. The broth was really good today.

I was around Kyoto City Hall in Nakagyo Ward. Had an early lunch at 11 am with 3 people. - Zaru Udon (cold udon noodles) - regular size 390 yen - Squid tempura - Sweet potato tempura - Inari sushi - Spicy cod roe rice ball - Salmon rice ball A child-friendly udon lunch for those with young children who love udon. Grateful for a delicious time. Just for your reference, Marugame Seimen Kyoto City Hall Store.

Around 11:30 on Saturday, I had the limited-time Tomato Tamago Cheese Curry Udon. The generous amount of cheese coated the noodles perfectly, and the combination with tomato was excellent as expected. The curry had a strong spice flavor and was delicious. When the staff served it, they adjusted it to include large pieces of tomato pulp, which was appreciated. As it will only get hotter from now on, I won't be returning for this dish, but I definitely want to try the chilled Tomato Tamago Curry Udon next time. Thank you for the meal.

When I had some business in Kyoto, I decided to have udon for lunch and entered a restaurant. The recommended dish was tomato curry, so I ordered the "Cheese Tomato Tama" and "Cold Tomato Tama". The Cheese Tomato Tama was not as mellow as I expected, with a spicy kick. The tomato curry was rich and the cheese was thick and gooey. It was quite different from regular curry udon, which was appealing. On the other hand, the Cold Tomato Tama was like a cold butter chicken. It was mildly spicy but made me sweat gently. I wish this curry menu, although limited time, could be added to the regular menu.

This store has a bike parking lot in front of the shop, which is convenient. The taste is neither particularly delicious nor bad. I found it a bit off-putting that the staff seemed to be speaking from a manual. There was udon broth splattered on the wall. However, the consistent taste is as expected from a chain store.

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I skipped lunch and headed towards evening. I smoothly entered the restaurant and had "Tamago Ankake". I added plenty of grated ginger and mixed it with the thick sauce. It warmed me up from the core of my body.

I visited the shop around 11 o'clock on Saturday, January 7, 2023. When I entered the shop, there was a line in front of the register! It seemed like the noodles had just finished cooking, and the timing for the hot noodles was perfect. After getting the burdock tempura and paying, I lined up. I paid and then sat at an empty table with green onions, tempura crumbs, and ginger. The hot noodles were delicious! The broth was made with bonito dashi, which suited my Kansai taste. The texture of the noodles was also great! I think it's amazing that you can eat this in Kyoto.

On hot days, I often lose my appetite. At times like that, I crave for tororo soba or tororo udon. The combination of cold noodles and grated yam feels soothing in the throat. Summers in the basin can be tough. Even Marugame Seimen is a welcomed presence.

I visited the restaurant after receiving udon vouchers from a friend and a mobile coupon. It was around 7:00 pm on a weekday, but there was a long line inside the restaurant. There were mostly young people in the place. I ordered the warm udon with onsen egg and grated daikon, similar to the cold udon I usually have. I usually also get lotus root or shrimp tempura, but it was too hot and I was feeling a bit tired, so I skipped it this time. The udon had a good texture as always. The broth was cold, but I would have been even happier if the noodles were a bit firmer. I enjoyed it with green onions and sesame. Every summer, I wish they would put ponzu sauce on the table. Thank you for the meal.

Marugame Seimen has become a common sight anywhere and anytime nowadays. I noticed that they have opened a branch in front of Kyoto City Hall as well! The area is gradually changing, and having more dining options is always appreciated. I always find Marugame Seimen delicious no matter which store I visit. In the past, I sometimes felt like the noodles were different at some places, but not anymore. I'm always impressed watching the staff work so efficiently. I usually order the cold bukkake udon at Marugame Seimen, but this time they had Taru Chicken Tempura Bukkake! Chicken tempura goes well with bukkake udon at any udon shop, it's a guaranteed tasty combination. And adding tartar sauce on top of that... it may sound a bit junky, but surprisingly, it's delicious. The combination of chicken tempura, tartar sauce, bukkake broth, and udon is surprisingly tasty without feeling weird.

I used it for dinner time this time as well. I was unsure of what to order, but this time I ordered the limited-time Spicy Mala Tantan Udon (regular) and other items. Order details: Spicy Mala Tantan Udon (regular) 690 yen. The Spicy Mala Tantan Udon is cold udon topped with cold Tantan soup, Mala meat miso, komatsuna namul, zasai, and white leeks. The noodles were medium thick with a chewy texture made in-house. It had a deliciously spicy flavor. It's a nice service to be able to see the udon being made in the store. It's a Sanuki udon shop near Kyoto City Hall Station.

Well, it's convenient. The most popular or the revival? The taro tempura over rice! The normal one might have been better! It was a bit disappointing... Oh well. Well, there's unlimited green onions, no need to wait in line, so I'll just think of it as, well, it is what it is.

I rarely went for a drink after work, and afterwards I felt a little hungry and wanted to eat something light. I noticed that there was a Marugame Seimen (udon noodle) restaurant nearby. I thought it was a new store, but it seems that the store has been renovated along with the building. This Marugame Seimen is located across from the Kyoto City Hall. I thought it was the Honnoji Hotel, but it's actually on the first floor of the Hotel Honnoji building. The store had been closed since 2017 due to building reconstruction, and the Marugame Seimen re-opened in November. I went in to have some udon noodles. Since it's a new store, I went in around 8 pm and it was empty. During this time, they only serve "kama-age udon". The udon was served not in a "bucket" but in a "bowl". In the original Kagawa Prefecture, where kama-age udon originated, it is served in a "bowl". Moreover, it was served in a thick pottery bowl, which may have replaced the traditional bucket. I heard it was a directive from the headquarters. As expected, kama-age udon is best served in a bowl as it stays warm for longer.

I came on the evening of Tuesday, November 26, 2019. I visited a shop on the first floor of Hotel Honnoji. I ordered kitsune udon. I also got chikuwa tempura and shrimp tempura. It was delicious and I am very satisfied. The kitsune was sweet, thick, chewy, and big, increasing my appetite. The chikuwa and shrimp were also excellent. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely go again. I will eat with gratitude for all the ingredients in this world. I'm calling for delicious food♪ The more I eat, the more power overflows♪

I was in a hurry, so I decided to order Kitsune Udon (470 yen) here. The sweet fried tofu was taken out of the container and placed on top of the udon. When I ate it, the broth was lukewarm. I wonder why they don't heat up the fried tofu. The fried tofu itself was not fluffy. Additionally, the green onions had lost their freshness and were rather tough. I added tenkasu to make it into Kitsune Udon with extra toppings, and sprinkled plenty of shichimi spice before quickly finishing the meal. I also felt that the noodles lacked the rich flavor they used to have, making me think that 470 yen was too expensive for this dish. I have eaten Kitsune Udon at Mimi Uo over a thousand times, but now it costs 825 yen (at Kyoto Station). I would gladly pay the extra 455 yen for the pleasure of a satisfying meal. This experience was only for when I was in a rush.

I am Dr. Fujisaki, the director of BODYPIT KYOTO. Today, I attended a meeting for business owners. I arrived a little early, so I decided to grab a bite to eat. I found a Marugame Seimen restaurant and ordered their delicious bukkake udon. The udon was chewy and had a great texture.

I became a refugee with only about 30 minutes to spare and a really hungry stomach around Kawaramachi and Gion. Everywhere I looked, there were long lines or crowded places. But then I found "Marugame Seimen" along the Kamogawa River! It was empty, probably because of its fast turnover, so I went in right away. Ordering udon was done at the counter, but the rest was self-service, so it was quick! I finished eating in 20 minutes and it was delicious as always. Well, it goes without saying that it's delicious, right? I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal.