Today, I felt like coming here again. It's great that it's close to home. It's nice to be able to easily eat something delicious when the mood strikes. The cold udon noodles at this time of year are delicious. Having tempura and udon of this quality available nearby is truly amazing. Thank you for the meal!

I was looking for udon noodles near Shinjuku and came across this place! I visited during lunchtime on a weekday. There were two people waiting outside, both office workers, so it seems popular among the office crowd in this area. They had fans available outside, so we could wait comfortably without feeling too hot. After about a 10-minute wait, we were seated. We had already placed our order while waiting, so our food arrived quickly. I tried the kashiwa tempura bukkake udon, and honestly, I don't eat udon noodles often, so my impression is just that it had a good texture and tasted normal. But the kashiwa tempura was incredibly delicious! Even without any condiments, it had a flavorful spice that made it a really tasty tempura. The location is convenient, so the prices are reasonable. This experience helped me understand the effort that goes into the taste and cost-effectiveness of a certain well-known chain. Thank you for the meal!

Kashiwa Tempura Udon for 1000 yen! The udon noodles are incredibly chewy and have a great texture! Delicious! It's very satisfying to eat. When you add ginger, it gives a refreshing flavor change and it's amazing. The kashiwa tempura is freshly fried. Crispy. Delicious. There were four large pieces of tempura. Delicious. The restaurant also had a lovely atmosphere!

This shop had a post on Facebook. I usually only eat easy-to-find Sanuki udon, but I felt like trying something different after seeing this place, so I decided to visit. I didn't know at the time, but apparently it was featured in the Bib Gourmand guide. I aimed to arrive at the opening time of 11:30 to avoid the crowds. I had work in Ebisu at 1:00, so it worked out well for me to visit early. When I arrived, I noticed customers inside through the window. I thought maybe they were opening early. As I opened the door and entered, a female employee said, "I'm sorry, we are full right now, please wait outside the entrance." So I waited outside on a chair. I noticed a notice on the entrance side that the opening hours had changed to 11:00. Oh no, what was the point of my research? I ended up waiting for about 15 minutes in the heat. However, there was a menu on the chair, so I took some photos while waiting. After about 10 minutes, the female employee came and asked, "Have you decided on your order?" I was still deciding, but I decided to order the "Vegetable Tempura Bukkake Udon" for now. Shortly after, I was guided inside and seated at the counter. The shop had a clean and traditional Japanese feel. After a few minutes of waiting, the "Vegetable Tempura Bukkake Udon" arrived. It looked amazing! The udon noodles were firm with a good texture, not too thin or too thick, and looked really delicious. I tried a bite of the udon noodles. I could taste the wheat. Then I tried a bit of the gel-like broth. It was also tasty. I added some extra broth that came separately to eat with the noodles. "It's strong..." I was a bit surprised by the dark broth, thinking it was like Sanuki udon, and then I took a bite. "It's strong..." This wasn't broth, it was noodle soup. It had a strong soy sauce flavor, and I may have added too much. The vegetable tempura was honestly a bit undercooked for my liking. But that's just a matter of preference. With this udon and broth, I thought it would have been better as a zaru udon rather than bukkake udon. It's the kind of udon you dip in the broth as you eat. I was curious about what kind of udon this was categorized as, so I checked their website when I got home. It's categorized as "New Tokyo Udon." I learned that Tokyo udon has a strong soy sauce broth. The website also listed the opening hours as 11:30, just like on Tabelog. Honestly, I don't really understand why this udon is priced so high. It's hard to justify the price when a place like Maruka in Jimbocho charges 420 yen for a simple udon. Adding tempura brings it to around 700-800 yen. It may be strange to compare it to Maruka, but I had a preconceived notion that Maruka is the go-to place for udon in Tokyo (laughs). So I hardly ever visit high-end udon places. I mostly go to famous local shops for high-end udon. But because it's in the Bib Gourmand guide, this place is also famous (laughs). Udon is considered a commoner's food, but there are places where it's expensive. Soba should also be commoner's food, but people don't mind paying a high price for it, it's strange. This is just my personal opinion, so please don't take offense (apologies). The udon was delicious and I would like to try it again. Next time, I want to try the zaru udon. Thank you for the meal ⭐︎

During the lunchtime idol time visit, there was no line. Visited with a friend. It was our first visit. Couldn't decide between "bukkake" or "zaru," but since it was our first visit to this udon restaurant, we ordered the "parent and child chikuwa tempura zaru udon" with "kashiwa ten," "chikuwa ten," and a tempura half-boiled egg, all for a total price of 1250 yen. The food was served in 7 minutes. It looked refreshing and delicious. First, we tried the udon. It was smooth. Yes, it was delicious with a refreshing taste and a good dashi flavor. Next, we tried the kashiwa ten, which was surprisingly delicious! It was the best kashiwa ten (chicken tempura) I've ever had. The moist meat wrapped in a crunchy batter was very satisfying. The chikuwa ten was average. The tempura half-boiled egg had a rich yolk and was delicious, but be careful as it was very runny. Overall, it was a highly satisfying dish. The service was also good, with quick refills of water. There were many limited-time menu items like seasonal tempura platters that caught our interest, so we would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon. Managed to get in without waiting, but it seems that it gets crowded during weekdays, especially during lunchtime for office workers. Following the recommendation of a friend, I ordered the "Oyako Tempura Udon" with extra noodles for 1,200 yen including tax. The noodles are made from different regional varieties, and this time it was from Mie Prefecture. The noodles were neatly arranged and topped with broth. The thickness of the noodles was normal, with a good chewy texture that was slightly soft. It was refreshing and perfect for summer. The tempura chicken and half-boiled egg tempura were delicious, and I enjoyed them with salt and dipping sauce. I would like to visit again when I have time to enjoy a leisurely lunch.

Super JOCKEY's hot bath is so hot that it feels like a hot spring in Nishi-Shinjuku. I headed towards my favorite street, Ohashi-dori, for an early lunch. On the way, people were being sucked into a building's basement where a pasta restaurant called "Kuboyan" was located. The storefront was already crowded with a line, so I decided to enter the building's basement and found another restaurant. It seemed to be the second branch of a restaurant that was also in Omotesando. After an 8-minute wait, I ordered the cold noodles for 650 yen, bamboo ring tempura for 150 yen, and half-boiled egg tempura for 200 yen. The noodles were boiled, so the wait time was just under 10 minutes. The cold noodles and tempura arrived. The dipping sauce was flavorful with a hint of dried seaweed tempura. The udon had a good chewy texture, but there was a slight floury taste left, which was a bit disappointing. The bamboo ring tempura and the perfectly half-boiled egg tempura were delicious. After finishing the meal, I felt pleasantly full. They mentioned that they use different types of flour on different days, so I might come back to reevaluate. I am also curious about the pasta restaurant in the back, and since I have more work in this area, I am looking forward to it.

I visited for Sunday lunch. Arrived at 1 pm and there were already 4 people waiting in line... seems popular... Soon we were seated at the counter. After much deliberation, I felt like having a beer to cool off from the heat... so I ordered the light drinking set for 1100 yen and the extra-large Natto Udon for 1200 yen, totaling 2300 yen for a luxurious lunch. Chilled beer in the middle of the day... delicious! The mini tofu, mini tempura, and simmered hijiki were all tasty... looking forward to the udon. Beautifully arranged dishes. Okra, natto, grated yam, soft-boiled egg, chopped green onions, and seaweed. First, I sprinkled a bit of rock salt on the table and pulled out the udon... slurp... wow, delicious! Another slurp... you can eat it with just salt. The udon was smooth, chewy, and stretchy, with an amazing texture. I tasted the broth in the pot... rich soy sauce flavor with a hint of seafood umami... very well done. I poured a little broth over the soft-boiled egg and udon and slurped it up... also very delicious. The broth is quite intense... it might be just right when eaten with tempura. Lastly, I sprinkled plenty of sesame seeds on the table and added grated ginger to mix with the slimy ingredients... slurp... so tasty. The ladies next to me also said, "This is amazing... so delicious!"... I definitely agree. Personally, it was top-notch. The vegetable tempura also looked incredibly delicious, so I want to try it next time. I want to come back with an empty stomach and order the "double portion." It was fantastic... thank you very much for the meal!

On a hot summer day, I walked from Shinjuku Station in search of delicious udon. Despite the heat, it was worth going to the shop! The menu was extensive and I had a hard time deciding, but I ended up choosing a refreshing udon with okra and natto. Next time, I want to come back to try the tempura! It was nice to watch the udon being beautifully arranged from the counter seat.

This is my second time using it. I visited during lunchtime. There was a bit of a line, but they take your order while you're waiting in line, so you don't have to wait long for your food once you're seated. The udon noodles are smooth and chewy. The most delicious part is the kashiwa tempura. I will definitely go again.

When I entered the restaurant, they told me the type of wheat flour they were using that day. The noodles were firm with a strong texture, and the fried food was crispy and delicious, especially when eaten with matcha salt. I wanted to try a few different tempura dishes that day, so I ordered just one asparagus and planned to share. They cut it in half and served it on both my plate and my companion's plate. They were very flexible and accommodating. I definitely want to go back again.

I was lucky to be able to eat without much waiting on weekends and holidays in the 12 o'clock hour. There was a line, but they took orders while waiting in line, so I didn't have to wait long by the time I sat down and could eat freshly made food. The tempura is as delicious as the store in the Imperial Palace, with freshly fried and boiled offerings. It's easy to enter alone, and the assorted tempura with seasonal vegetables (bamboo shoots, mountain vegetables, etc.) was delicious. I also like that delicious salt comes with the tempura by default.

Last night, my wife and I enjoyed freshly baked bread and creative Italian cuisine at the real Jam Ojisan's shop after a long time. Today, since my wife had the day off, I suggested shopping and lunch in Shinjuku. After buying a hair clipper for myself at Bic Camera, we headed to the area near Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi Line. Walking towards Koenji along Ome Kaido Street, we found the branch of Kirimugiya Jinroku-san in the basement of a building across from Tokyo Medical University Hospital. Kirimugiya Jinroku-san is a very famous udon restaurant among those who work in the Shinjuku Gyoenmae area, and it's a must-visit spot. The popular dish is the "Oyako Tempura Udon" (¥1,000), which features a strong flavor of dried bonito in the broth, combined with the chewiness of the udon noodles and the sweetness of the wheat. I think it's fantastic, and I wanted my wife to try it too, so we visited the branch in the Nishi-Shinjuku area. When we arrived around 11:40, there was already a line outside. It's a popular place indeed. However, we were able to enter after waiting for about 20 minutes due to the quick turnover. We ordered while waiting outside, so our udon arrived promptly after we were seated. The presentation was amazing! The noodles were so beautiful that it almost seemed a waste to eat them. I ordered the Oyako Tempura Udon with a large serving and two shrimp tempura on the side. Whether you eat the tempura with the udon or separately, everything from the udon to the broth and tempura was of high quality and flawless. Some might say, "Is it worth paying ¥1,000 for udon?" and suggest cheaper and tastier places, but the level of quality here is on a different dimension. They must have a strong commitment to using high-quality kombu, dried bonito, and other ingredients, adjusting the water content of the udon dough based on the day's temperature and humidity, and ensuring that the tempura complements the udon without overpowering it. With such dedication, ¥1,000 for this level of udon is actually quite reasonable. By the way, my wife had the warm meat udon, which had a milder broth compared to the Oyako Tempura Udon. It was also delicious in its own way. I had only tried the Oyako Tempura Udon at Jinroku-san before, but everything I tasted today was delicious. We left the restaurant feeling happy and satisfied, both in mind and stomach, in the afternoon. We'll definitely come back again. Thank you for the wonderful meal (*´∀｀*) Today's total bill: ¥3,050 (for 2 people).

It was a hot day, so the bukkake udon was amazing! The crispy sakura shrimp tempura was delicious, but I got a bit tired of it halfway through... The egg tempura was rich and when mixed with the udon, it was incredibly tasty! I also added extra tempura this time, so it was quite a filling meal.

Second visit. Always full right after opening at 11:30. Had to give up a few times because of the long wait. Today's special was Kinuakari udon from Aichi. What I had: Sakura udon (large serving) for 1,400 yen. Udon topped with pickled cherry blossoms, cherry blossom-shaped fu (wheat gluten), and pink fish cake, all limited to the cherry blossom season. Comes with sakura shrimp tempura. Also had the Spring Tempura Assortment for 400 yen, featuring rapeseed flowers, butterbur sprouts, and cod sprouts. The delicate udon and flavorful broth, along with the seasonal twist and tempura, make for a delightful meal. The clientele is split between businessmen and tourists, women, and families. Despite being in a business district, this popular restaurant is loved by a wide range of customers.

The udon noodles here have a great texture! I searched for a place to eat udon for my companion who wanted it. It's about a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, but I never knew there was a place like this on the way! It's rare to find open restaurants in this area on weekends when we come here for errands, but they were open on Sunday. We had to wait a bit as it was full. It seems to be popular. I ordered the plum udon noodles with an additional tempura. You can choose your favorite tempura as an add-on. There are explanations about the different types of flour used depending on the day. The noodles had a great texture and were delicious! My companion was also impressed. The tempura was crispy. They also have salt available. The interior of the restaurant is clean, the service is friendly, and it's a lovely place to visit. I would definitely like to come back again! (^^)/

There is a popular udon restaurant near Shinjuku Gyoenmae, just a few minutes' walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station. The location is convenient, and despite some lines during lunchtime, the turnover is good, so you can be seated relatively quickly even if you're short on time. The udon served here has a chewy texture with good elasticity. It's refreshing and delicious! With a focus on serving freshly made, cut, and fried udon, the quality is top-notch. Both the udon and tempura were incredibly tasty, making it worth the wait!

#Today's lunch #Udon After finishing work in Shinjuku, I met up with a friend who also wanted to eat delicious udon, and we headed to "Udon Shin" after 1 p.m. I thought there would be a bit of a line, but somehow they had a system where you get your turn through a QR code... When I looked at the ticket machine, it said a 160-minute wait. I couldn't wait that long, so we moved to Nishi-Shinjuku and went to "Kirimugiya Jinroku Nishishinjuku Naruko-ten". It's the second store of Jinroku located in the Imperial Garden. The restaurant is in the basement of a building with a Jonathan's. Probably if it was the main store, there would be a wait, but we were able to enter and sit down immediately. Last time I had the parent and child tempura (3 chicken tempura, 1 half-cooked egg tempura), but this time I had the parent and child chikuwa tempura (2 chicken tempura, 1 half-cooked egg tempura, 1 chikuwa tempura / tax included 1050 yen). My friend had zaru udon (650 yen) with vegetable tempura (300 yen) and half-cooked egg tempura (300 yen) as toppings. The motto is freshly made, freshly boiled, freshly fried, so it said to wait about 15 minutes, but since we weren't alone, we didn't feel like we waited at all. First, I tried the udon as it is. Then I dipped it in the sauce. It was delicious with just salt, but it might have been the best with sesame and shichimi in the sauce. When I ate here before, I felt that the chicken tempura was tastier at Shin, but this time it had a good flavor. The chikuwa tempura was quite ordinary, but the half-cooked egg tempura was a must here! They even provided small plates because the filling might spill out. They didn't have those before, right??? If you want to eat without waiting, this is the place to go. However, even while we were eating, customers kept coming in, so depending on the timing, you might have to wait. #lunch #Shinjuku lunch #Nishi-Shinjuku lunch #Udon lunch #Udonstagram #Kirimugiya Jinroku #Kirimugiya Jinroku Nishishinjuku Naruko-ten #Parent and child chikuwa tempura zaru udon #Tempura zaru udon #Zaru udon #Chicken tempura #Chikuwa tempura #Half-cooked egg tempura

This time, I visited around 14:00 and there were 3 groups waiting. It's always popular whenever you come! I ordered the "white curry udon" that I was curious about last time. The curry roux was delicious, and the deep-fried vegetables were crispy. I tried white curry for the first time, and despite its appearance, it tasted like regular curry (of course). I wonder what I should try next... There are so many menu options and endless topping combinations, so it's fun! It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

I have visited the restaurant in the Imperial Palace a few times, but I didn't realize they had opened a branch in Nishi-Shinjuku! When I arrived 10 minutes before opening, there was already one group waiting... and in no time, the line grew longer, and by 5 minutes after opening, it was already full. I ordered the "oyako-tentama udon" and asked for less noodles from the start because the portion was too much for me. The staff confirmed, "The price won't change, is that okay?" which was nice. I got my bowl in about 10 minutes. The broth was slightly sweet, the noodles had a good chewiness, the chicken tempura was juicy, and the egg was perfectly runny... to put it mildly, it was amazing. It's perfect for the day after drinking too much. Next time, I want to try the "white curry udon." It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

Did you know that the super popular udon shop in front of Shinjuku Gyoen is also available in Nishi-Shinjuku? The noodles change daily depending on the type of flour used, and on this day, they were made with "Tsurupikari" flour from Gunma Prefecture, giving them a smooth and chewy texture. The fun part is not knowing what kind of udon you'll encounter each day! The tempura is also delicious, with a crispy and fluffy texture. The half-boiled egg tempura is a must-try! While there are long lines at the Shinjuku Gyoen location, this one in Nishi-Shinjuku is a hidden gem! Check it out! Menu: Parent and Child Tempura (chicken x3, half-boiled egg) 1,000 yen, Shiitake Mushroom Tempura 150 yen. Arrival on a weekday at 11:25 resulted in a wait for 1 person, entered at 11:30, and served at 11:38. Female to male ratio was 5:5.