Lunchtime around 12:20. Ordered cold udon and plum and shirasu bowl set. It's hot every day. I don't want to go outside and I wanted to eat something cold, so I came here. Wow, there's a long line. About 10 people. I decided on this place, so I'll wait in line. The window and sign have many options for cold udon, which is fun to choose from. As I was deciding, it was my turn. Today, I'll have the "cold udon and plum and shirasu bowl set." The udon comes with a free large serving. It arrives shortly. I start with the udon. Oh, it's chewy and delicious. Next is the plum and shirasu bowl. The finely chopped plum is a nice touch. It's perfect for a hot day. It's making me hungry. I'll definitely come back for more cold udon.

After a long time, I decided to have a drink in Shinagawa, but everywhere was full on the weekend. I thought maybe I could find a spot at Intercity, so I went up to the 3rd floor and managed to get a table after a short wait. I sat at a table by the window. I started with a glass of draft beer. Even though it's a udon chain, they have a decent selection of izakaya dishes at night. I ordered a mixed plate of yakitori with 4 skewers. It was surprisingly delicious! I also had some potato fries and pickled cucumbers. The potato fries come in a bag and you sprinkle seasoning powder on them and shake it up. I switched from beer to highball and drank for about 2 hours, spending just under 4000 yen. Considering the location, it was reasonably priced for a night of drinking.

The Shinagawa lunch cost me ¥1,100, even though it wasn't delicious. It's easy to spend over ¥1,000 if you're not careful. The food wasn't to my liking - I thought I ordered regular egg udon, but it turned out to be a sour and spicy dish. The noodles were thick and hard, unlike the soft noodles I expected. Unfortunately, it didn't taste good.

Shinagawa Intercity has many restaurants that open for lunch at 11:30, but Kineya opens at 11:00. Their consistent quality is always reliable, and I often visit when I'm busy. The Ume Wakame Udon + Mini Katsudon set for 1,100 yen is a great option.

Around 11:30 on a regular day. Seated without waiting. Around 12 o'clock, there seems to be a line forming. It might be a good idea to decide on your order in advance, as they come to take your order as soon as you are seated. I came here thinking of having light udon, but I was drawn to the weekly special katsudon and decided on that. It came with udon as a set for 1100 yen. It arrived in a few minutes. The udon was nothing special but delicious. The katsudon was a bit too moist, but it was still satisfying as it is a katsudon from an udon restaurant. It's a plus that they accept various payment methods.

Lunchtime around 12:00, I ordered the Tamago Toji Udon and Katsudon set for 1100 yen (tax included). It was my first visit here. Now, as for the udon, I was unsure which one to choose. There was a recommended weekly special, so I went with that. There were quite a few solo diners, but there are mostly tables for four, so there is no sharing of tables, which is a bit inefficient. The udon was served shortly after. It was quite a generous portion. I tried the udon first. It was delicious. The broth was tasty and the egg was also delicious. The Katsudon was pretty average. Overall, it was a tasty meal. Thank you for the meal.

It's my first visit around 12:30. I've been to Kineya in various places before. I really like the udon here, especially at Shin-Osaka Station platform. When I tried to enter, there was a wait for one person. Finally, after waiting for 10 minutes, I got in. Even though it's a 4-person table, only one person can sit, and there are many people chatting even after finishing their meal, so the turnover seems slow. Finally inside, I ordered the curry udon for 850 yen. They display prices without tax, so be careful! The curry udon arrived in just over 5 minutes. It was piping hot. The yellow color from turmeric was slightly strong. The spiciness was not too strong, more on the sweet side. The balance with the broth was good, with a curry flavor typical of curry udon. Of course, the udon was chewy and firm, with a satisfying texture. A consistently delicious meal, it was great!

This is my second time having lunch at Shinagawa. I arrived early and was able to enter the restaurant without waiting in line. Although they also sell bento boxes outside, I didn't want to waste time going back to the office just to eat. Luckily, I was able to enter the restaurant quickly. My colleague and I both ordered the same dish - katsudon and egg udon set meal. The meal was nutritious, with rice, udon, and eggs. The katsudon was delicious and the udon was slightly soft, which I liked. The broth served with the udon complemented the meal well. Overall, it was a satisfying meal that should keep me full until dinner. I noticed that they also serve soba noodles, so I wonder what their soba dishes are like.

Shinagawa Station Konan Exit is a fiercely competitive area for lunch in a building. Since Kineya has been famous for its udon for a long time, I thought udon would be good and chose the "Chanpon Udon" on this day. It costs around 860 yen including tax. It comes with Chanpon, but if you want to eat vegetables and meat, it's good to add extra toppings. There is also Mugimaru in the same building, but even with tempura, it's not very cost-effective as it's about one coin. The taste is okay, but they guide you to a spacious seat, so the infection prevention measures are perfect.

I used it for lunch on a regular day. I ordered the Warm Tamago Curry Udon (819 yen + tax) with a free upgrade to a large portion (half portion increase), so I got the large size. For an additional 154 yen (+ tax), you can add a side dish (with mixed rice), but I passed on that this time. The curry broth was thick and mild in a Japanese style. Personally, I prefer a stronger curry flavor. I didn't really need the warm tamago with this taste. I should have added tempura toppings. The udon noodles were not very chewy, and it seems like the target audience is older people. It's also a bit disappointing that there's no side dish included. Thank you for the meal.

You can choose between hot or cold udon, so I chose the "bukkake-style cold" with broth poured over it. Don't forget to order "chikuwa tempura" as a topping at the udon shop. The main dish, "katsu-don," even when closed with an egg, maintains a crispy texture and is of high quality. It was delicious.

After the event, I used it for a casual drink. I hadn't eaten anything during the event and was feeling a bit hungry, so I decided to enter the store. I have been to various locations of Kineya before, and the service has always been good, making me feel comfortable eating there. However, the service here was so bad that it was laughable. I wondered why they were so grumpy. The yuzu highball I ordered was too sweet, which was my own mistake, but the Choisoba, Shisho Plum Fry, and Mixed Tempura of Wild Plants were all delicious. The prices were reasonable and the portions were generous, so I would like to come back again. However, I think I will visit a different Kineya next time.

Visited on January 25, 2019 (Friday) around 12:45 PM. The restaurant is located about a 6-minute walk from Shinagawa Station on various lines, on the 3rd floor of the S&R building in Shinagawa Intercity. The same floor also houses the affiliated restaurant "Sojibo," and "Mugimaru" operates on the basement floor. Shops of the same group were operating in close proximity. At the time of my review, the restaurant had 22 reviews and a rating of "3.03" (night use: 3.01, daytime use: 3.03). There were many customers present, with about 10 people waiting. The staff consisted of two male and female hall staff. Immediately to the left of the entrance was the cashier, with a counter seating of 7-8 seats facing it, and the kitchen to the right. The hall on the left had 4 tables for 2 people and 11 tables for 4 people. The spacing between tables was narrow, which might feel cramped for younger people. As a solo customer, I was seated at a table for 4 people to share. Although I was not asked if sharing was okay, I did not mind, but some people unfamiliar with lunch in central Tokyo might find this service lacking. Upon seating, hot tea and paper towels were provided promptly. Unlike "Sojibo," there were no appetizers served. I ordered the "Kitsune Udon set for 840 yen (tax included)" from the grand menu with kaya rice. You could choose between inari sushi and kaya rice for the set, but the inari sushi was almost sold out when I visited. The kitsune udon alone was priced at 680 yen (tax included), which seemed relatively expensive. It was comparable to the price of ramen. Just like at "Sojibo," there was kenchin udon on the menu, and the prices were the same. It seemed that the ingredients were shared among the shops. During lunchtime, you could get a free half portion increase for udon, but I opted for the regular size. The dish was served in 10 minutes. The kitsune udon came with toppings of aburaage, kamaboko, and chopped green onions. The aburaage was a thick, large piece that soaked up plenty of hot udon broth, so be careful not to burn yourself when eating it. The volume of the udon seemed smaller compared to "Mugimaru Udon," probably due to the larger bowl. However, the broth was plentiful. The udon broth had a Kansai-style flavor with a strong dashi taste. It was a different type of udon from Sanuki udon, but it was delicious in its own way. The kaya rice was served piping hot, lightly seasoned, and had a good portion. Many customers were enjoying the "Curry Udon set for 880 yen (tax included)," and the tempting smell almost made me order it too. The smell of curry is unfair! Considering the prices of the dishes, the cost-performance ratio did not seem particularly high. I felt that "Mugimaru Udon," a self-service restaurant, was sufficient. The total bill for the day was 840 yen. Thank you for the meal.

Beef udon set meal for 1240 yen. The taste is never disappointing. Free extra large serving with plenty of volume.

The "Waraji Katsu" which is a large bird cutlet costs 390 yen. There is also a new "casual drinking set" available, which includes beer, edamame, and two other dishes for 800 yen. The octopus fry is recommended in this set. It tends to be crowded from 7 to 8 pm.

Located on the 3rd floor of Shinagawa Intercity, this restaurant serves hand-made udon noodles. The interior has counter seats and table seats. The lunch menu includes Cold Tsukimi Udon for 723 yen, Katsu Don and Curry Udon set for 973 yen, and Beef Bukkake Udon set for 991 yen (tax not included). I went for lunch alone around 11:30 on a weekday. The hot weather had reduced my appetite, and the menu seemed to be mostly sandwich options. I decided to try the Cold Nasu Oroshi Udon for 730 yen (tax included). It came with eggplant tempura, grated daikon, and a bukkake-style cold udon. Toppings included bonito flakes, pink and green kamaboko, and nori. I love eggplant tempura, so I chose this refreshing option. The lunch set usually comes with inari-zushi or mixed rice, but since I wasn't very hungry, I opted for something from the regular menu.

I came to Shinagawa on March 21st, a public holiday, for work. I didn't have time to wander around, so I decided to have lunch at Shinagawa Intercity. It was crowded with people even on a holiday! I went to "Kineya" where I could get in quickly. I ordered the lunch special, the "Katsudon set" for 926 yen (excluding tax). The udon at Kineya is Sanuki-style, with a lightly flavored Kansai-style broth. It comes with a traditional katsudon topped with egg. When you don't want to make a wrong choice, Kineya is a safe bet for delicious food.