Lunch at Udon restaurant "Tokutoku Udon". The weather is hot, but I was craving for some hot Japanese-style broth. I had Kitsune Udon with a crispy piece of fried tofu. The noodles were firm, not the soft kind. It was delicious, I enjoyed it!

I used to frequent the popular "Tokutoku Udon" in the past, but now they are closing down rapidly, with only two stores left in Kyoto. The selling point of this place was the free extra noodles up to 3 servings, but in reality, not all menu items can be upgraded to 3 servings. With a similar concept, there is now "Kyonokawa Seimen" available, which may have contributed to the closure trend. The Katsu Nabe set (1130 yen) comes with 2 servings of cold udon noodles. The katsu was surprisingly delicious and highly recommended. The Spicy Tantan Tsukemen (870 yen) comes with 3 servings of udon noodles. However, it felt lacking without the Iberico pork. I had a better experience with Iberico pork tsukemen at a previous visit to Tokutoku in Fushimi. The 4 pieces of Chicken Tempura (280 yen) were average.

Miso Spicy Udon and Yakigohan at the udon chain restaurant "Tokutoku" in Kansai. Udon is priced the same for up to 3 servings. We visited with our family of 3 after playing at the pond on the weekend. We ordered the following as our daughter didn't have much appetite: - Miso Spicy Udon (1.5 servings) for 930 yen (tax included) - Mini Salmon Donburi for 380 yen (tax included) - Karaage Set Meal for 880 yen (tax included) Unfortunately, the udon set only allows up to 1 serving. It comes with karaage, yakigohan, sansai, and pickles. The Miso Spicy Udon was quite delicious, with pork and vegetables in it. It has a taste similar to miso stew. The Mini Salmon Donburi had salmon sashimi on top of shredded egg, and we enjoyed it with wasabi. The set meal was very filling, especially the yakigohan was tasty. I would like to come back next time to have the Miso Spicy Udon and yakigohan again.

On a regular Tuesday at 11:40, the restaurant was not crowded. I ordered the Tempura Lunch Set for ¥820 including tax, and added a large portion of udon for ¥140 including tax, totaling ¥960 including tax. It seems like they slightly lowered the prices. The food arrived in 7 minutes, and it was quite generous in portion. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular Tuesday at 11:40, the restaurant was not crowded. I ordered the Tempura Donburi Lunch for ¥825 including tax, and the Warm Udon with extra noodles for ¥143 including tax, totaling ¥968 including tax. The food arrived 11 minutes after ordering! Thank you for the meal.

On a regular Tuesday at 12:00, the restaurant was not full. I ordered the Tempura Donburi Lunch for ¥825 including tax, and the warm Udon with a large serving for ¥143 including tax, totaling ¥968 including tax. The food arrived in 16 minutes! The Tempura Donburi was a normal size, and the Udon with a large serving was quite generous! I was satisfied and full! The Udon broth was also very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a trend lately to have self-service udon with generous toppings, but when I think back to udon chain restaurants from a decade ago, for me it was always "Tokutoku Udon". I haven't been there in years, but I found myself in the Arashiyama area on a Saturday afternoon and decided to give it a try after a long time. The restaurant had both table and tatami seating, with a considerable number of seats. We arrived around 11:40 am, and already about 80% of the seats were taken, showing how popular it still is. Looking at the menu on the table, the prices seemed a bit higher compared to the self-service udon places, but the old system of being able to choose the amount of udon from single, semi-double (1.5 servings), double, or triple for the same price was still in place, showing that Tokutoku Udon's unique selling point is still alive. I ordered the Java-style curry udon for 800 yen (excluding tax). While you could get up to a double serving for the same price, I wasn't very hungry so I opted for a single serving. The Java-style curry udon looked somewhat plain at first glance, lacking a bit of vibrancy. It had a spicy curry broth with a tangy and juicy flavor. The rich taste, with plenty of beef slices, made me think I'd like to try it with curry rice as well. As far as curry udon broths go, it was quite tasty. The udon noodles were medium thickness, giving off a handmade Sanuki udon-like chewiness. They didn't break apart easily when combined with the curry broth, indicating their strong elasticity. The wheat flavor was also distinct, blending well with the bold curry broth. The taste of the curry udon was good, but the feeling of being a bit overpriced remained. Perhaps it was because I had a single serving, but the service of being able to get up to 3 servings for the same price is now also offered at self-service Hananokawa Seimen, so the uniqueness is no longer there, and I couldn't find any new features unique to Tokutoku Udon. I couldn't help but feel like "Is this really worth 800 yen?" In that case, I thought I'd rather go to Marugame Seimen nearby. However, judging by the number of customers, it seems that not everyone feels the same way. Another disappointment was that they only accepted cash for payment. In a time where various cashless payments are becoming more common, and with the decrease in handling cash due to the pandemic, sticking to cash-only payments, regardless of the reasons, felt like a significant delay for a chain restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular Friday at 12:50, the restaurant was not full and the parking lot was almost full. It had been a while since my last visit! I hesitated, but in the end, I decided on the "pork cutlet bowl set" even though I already knew what I wanted. I chose the set with udon noodles. It arrived just 3 minutes after ordering - so fast! The quality of the pork cutlet was okay, I guess. I prefer the onions to be a bit softer. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular Tuesday at 11:30, the customer entered the restaurant and it was not crowded. The order arrived in just 4 minutes!

Pork and vegetable noodles, white rice.

I was looking for a place to have lunch and happened to come across an udon restaurant! I ordered the Iberico pork udon, and the fact that you can choose from one to three servings of noodles is great. The charm of this place is that the taste is decent and you can eat a lot for a reasonable price! I had two servings and I was quite full!

After going to Kameoka and on the way back, we stumbled upon a great find! We were late for lunch, but it turned out to be a success. My wife was surprised when the 3 bowls of udon arrived because she didn't know about the "Tokutoku" special. I had the pork and vegetable noodles, while my wife had the vegetable-filled udon, both in triple portions. They were both delicious with tasty broth. The udon noodles were satisfying to eat, and the broth was so good that we drank it all. We shared half of each dish and finished everything cleanly. I never expected to find such a great place like this. If we head in this direction again, we will definitely stop by.

Visited the restaurant for the first time around 12pm on Thursday, May 25th. Had lunch with my partner while on a business trip. I ordered the pork cutlet bowl lunch for 875 yen including tax, and added warm fox udon for an additional 108 yen including tax. The pork cutlet bowl made with three-layer pork was a bit lightly seasoned for my taste, so I ended up adding soy sauce from the table. Still, it was delicious. The udon options included cold or warm noodles at no extra charge. My partner ordered the fried chicken bowl lunch for 810 yen including tax, with a spicy flavor and a warm egg on top. It was a satisfying meal. Thank you!

On Sunday, I arrived a little after 12:00 and was able to be seated right away without waiting. More customers came in afterwards, but because there were many seats and the turnover was fast, no one had to wait. It was very smooth. The menu had a lot of pictures, which actually made it harder for me to decide... In the end, I ordered the kakiage and udon noodles double portion (730 yen). I really like kakiage. It arrived in about 5 minutes. The taste was generally delicious. I'm not a fan of dishes with too strong soy sauce, but this one had a nice dashi flavor that I liked. I ended up ordering the double portion out of frugality, but the semi-double would have been enough... I shouldn't have been so greedy... Lesson learned! Thank you for the meal!

The shop located along Route 9 is convenient to reach by car. I had the daily lunch special which included pork cutlet rice bowl, kake udon, pickles, and a palate cleanser for 860 yen. The kake udon was delicious with a rich dashi flavor. The pork cutlet rice bowl was tasty, but I prefer the egg to be more runny and the pork cutlet to have a bit more crunch. Considering the price of 860 yen, I wished the portions were a bit larger.

It was late at night and there weren't many open restaurants, so I decided to try Etsu Etsu Udon for the first time. Despite the late hour, the restaurant was quite busy, especially with young people. One of the unique features here is that up to 3 servings are offered at the same price. It seems like a good place to go when you want to eat a lot of udon. I ordered the specialty Katsu Udon for 680 yen with 1.5 servings. Even though I have a small appetite, I couldn't finish 2 servings. The toppings included pork or beef oil, fried tofu, grated yam, fish cake, and green onions. The portion seemed large due to the size of the bowl, but the noodles had a slight chewiness and were on the softer side with a lot of moisture. The soup had a bonito flavor at first, but overall tasted like it had MSG. There was no lingering heaviness in the aftertaste. The main ingredient in the Katsu Udon, the pork or beef oil, left a lasting taste. It didn't feel like a specialty dish. My companions had the Large Shrimp Tempura Udon for 830 yen, and although the shrimp tempura was large, it lacked filling. For those of us who ordered single servings of noodles, the cost performance felt a bit poor, and this may not be the kind of place where you get a sense of value from ordering double or triple servings. They have a variety of set menus with plenty of rice bowl options. The selection of individual items seems a bit limited.

In the world, there are many food establishments, but if you want to eat a lot at a low price, this is the place to go. The udon noodles are very firm and satisfying, with the option to choose from one to three servings at the same price. It can satisfy the hungry stomachs of growing children as well. While udon is the main dish, the rice bowl dishes are also highly recommended. The portions are generous, so they also offer half sizes which is convenient. The prices per dish are low, making it a wallet-friendly option for your budget.

I often go there. When I go with a friend, we usually order three servings, but it seems like the amount of noodles can vary depending on the time we go. Sometimes it's too little, sometimes it's just right... so it's hard to gauge how much to order based on our appetites. I wonder if there's a set amount or not. Also, the miso soup that comes with the rice bowls can sometimes be very bland or too strong in flavor. The udon noodles have a nice chewy texture and are satisfying to eat. I usually order the tempura set, and the tempura here is fried to a nice crispy texture, which I like. The cutlets in dishes like curry or rice bowls are also tender and delicious. It's convenient that the price doesn't change even if you order three servings, so I think it's a great place for families with children. (There are two tables and also tatami seating available)

I went with a friend's invitation. The price is the same, and you can choose from one to three servings of noodles, which is nice. The taste is decent, but it's recommended for those who want to eat until they're full. However, be careful as three servings of udon can be quite filling! If you're confident, try the three servings!

The best thing about Dedo is that you can choose from 1 to 3 portions of udon noodles. I recommend the curry udon with 3 portions. Just eat, eat, eat without thinking about anything else. Don't worry about how you'll feel afterwards, just focus on eating until you're full. This is great for big eaters or anyone who just wants to eat a lot. I haven't tried any of the other set meals though.