I visited for lunch and found eel set meal at the storefront, so I ordered the premium small curry udon. I also got the chicken tempura soba. It arrived in about 20 minutes and I started eating right away. The eel came with two thick pieces, which was quite filling. The balance with the rice was a bit off in a good way. The eel was soft, but lacked the crispy texture from grilling. Still, it was delicious. The curry udon had a good broth but the flavor was a bit weak. The total cost was 3,000 yen, so I was satisfied. The chicken tempura soba was served cold and had a generous amount of chicken tempura. It cost just under 1,000 yen, and I was also satisfied with this dish.

The restaurant was about 80% full during lunchtime, it may be a place for locals to relax. I topped my udon with chikuwa tempura with Kishu plum, seaweed, and grated yam. The chikuwa tempura was crispy and fluffy, very delicious. The udon broth was also tasty. The plum added a refreshing taste, combining well with the seaweed and udon broth. Having a beer while savoring the udon broth was exceptional. The salty flavor of the plum was perfect. There were times when I thought I would become a heavy drinker who drinks with salt, but before I knew it, I started to enjoy drinking while savoring the broth. The evolution of a heavy drinker is immeasurable. It was a feast. Thank you very much.

◎Day: Sunday 13:00◎Closest station: Akabane◎Reservation: Not required◎Wait time: 10 minutes◎Ease of entry: Easy to enter as it is located inside Yokoado【Ordered Dish】◆ Tempura Udon (large) ¥1180【Impressions】It was crowded on Sunday, so I had to write my name and wait. When I tried to call out to a staff member to place my order, they said they would come soon but didn't show up. Even when I called out to other staff members, it took a while for someone to come over. Eventually, a staff member who brought water said, "I'll be back shortly to take your order." The operation seemed to have some difficulties. Additionally, even though I ordered the Tempura Udon set, I received regular Udon without rice. When I went with a friend, they received the Yuzu Cold Udon set, but I only got the Udon without any additional items. It seemed like the person who took our order forgot to write down the details. The Tempura and Udon were both average. I wish the portions were a bit bigger. It was quite busy and hectic on Sunday afternoon.【Recommendations】The menu is quite extensive. (Rating at the time of posting: 3.0) Overall, it was a tasty meal. Thank you!

It's cheap and delicious. I'm not a big fan of udon, but I really like the udon here. I had kitsune udon. My friend works here, so I go occasionally. On my second visit, I had kenchin udon, which was delicious with lots of ingredients. On my third visit, I had curry udon. On New Year's Eve, I bought udon and soba to take home.

I visited the Ito-Yokado Akabane store located in Kita-ku, Akabane. This store is on the 6th floor of the Ito-Yokado Akabane store, just a 1-minute walk from the west exit of JR Akabane Station. Kineya is a nationwide udon restaurant that incorporates the traditional hand-made udon technique of Sanuki and uses a light Kansai-style broth. Some stores offer a live demonstration of udon-making at the storefront. This was my first visit to this store and also my first time visiting Kineya in Tokyo in about 7 years. In the past, I used to visit the Forus store in Kanazawa (now closed) and the Emza store to enjoy the "Oyasan's egg and udon" dish, but I haven't visited Kineya in Kanazawa since the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen and the increase in dining options at the station. I entered the store around 1:30 pm on a weekday. About half of the tables were occupied by customers. Upon entering, I used hand sanitizer provided at the entrance. The store had both 2-seater and 4-seater tables, and I was guided to a 4-seater table despite being alone. Order: Cold shrimp tempura grated udon (830 yen including tax) * I ordered a large serving because it was free (a half serving increase). The cold Bukkake is usually served with a normal noodle soup base, but for a limited time, you could change it to a soy sauce base called "dashi soy sauce." I chose the "dashi soy sauce" this time. The dish was served in about 7 minutes after ordering. The "dashi soy sauce" I chose was served separately as it was a stronger flavor. I was advised to add it little by little, check the taste, and eat. The cold shrimp tempura grated udon included shrimp tempura, eggplant tempura, kamaboko, grated daikon radish, bonito flakes, shiso leaves, and chopped nori. The udon noodles were slightly thicker than regular udon noodles. They were smooth with a slightly chewy texture and a good elasticity. The wheat flavor was present, making it quite delicious. The "dashi soy sauce" was quite strong in flavor, and just a little bit was enough. The soup had a strong umami taste. Mixing the grated daikon radish, bonito flakes, chopped nori, and "dashi soy sauce" with the cold udon made for a delicious combination. The tempura toppings were served hot and crispy. The batter was crispy without feeling greasy, and both the shrimp and eggplant had a sweet taste. Although there was no tempura dipping sauce provided, I enjoyed it with the "dashi soy sauce," but the strong flavor didn't quite match well. The space at the table seats in the store was quite cramped. This time, I sat at a 4-seater table, so I could sit comfortably, but I felt that the seat size was not very comfortable for larger individuals. The staff worked efficiently, and overall, they left a good impression. I enjoyed a satisfying lunch with delicious cold udon and was happy with the generous portion. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

It had been a while since I last visited, so I was surprised to see how busy the restaurant was on the weekend. There were many staff members, and it seemed like they were doing well. Since it had been a while, I decided to order the lunch menu - a set of katsudon and kake udon. On cold days, warm udon is the best choice. After warming up with the udon, I left the restaurant feeling satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

I had delicious chilled chikuwa tempura udon and yakitori rice at an antique-style restaurant. It was a relaxing and enjoyable lunch. Thank you for the delicious meal!

It is located on the 6th floor of Ito Yokado. Despite being a Sunday afternoon with all seats taken, there was only one staff member in the shop, looking very busy. I tried the "Ou-san's Tamago Toji Udon," which is udon with scrambled eggs and broth. The hot broth, soft scrambled eggs, and the added chili oil went perfectly together, creating a delicious taste that was addictive.

There is a shop inside the Ito-Yokado at Akabane Station. I ordered the hot spring egg curry udon. It was not too spicy or too sweet, just right. Delicious.

I had kenchin udon.

I visited the restaurant "Jitsuen Temaki Udon Kineya Ito-Yokado Akabane Store" located on the 6th floor of Ito-Yokado Akabane Store, right in front of the west exit of JJR Akabane Station in late November evening for the first time. The interior of the restaurant has a total of 50 seats with table seating. I sat at a 4-person table. I looked at the menu on the table and decided to order the seasonal limited "Autumn Umami Fair" menu which consisted of "Gagome Konbu Tempura Udon" (963 yen) and "Negitoro Rice" (325 yen). After a short wait, the udon and negitoro rice were brought to me. The tempura consisted of scallop, shrimp, shiitake mushroom, and shiso leaf. I placed all the tempura on top of the udon and started eating. The udon was Sanuki udon with a nice chewy texture that was easy to eat. The Hokkaido specialty "Gagome Konbu" added a unique slimy texture that seemed healthy. It had a good aroma and paired well with the broth, making it delicious. I finished every last drop of the broth and enjoyed the meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

Located in the food court on the 6th floor of Ito-Yokado Akabane store, just outside the south exit (west) of Akabane Station. It was almost full even though it was earlier than lunchtime. The seating is a bit cramped, probably to accommodate more customers. They offer complimentary hojicha and rice cracker samples when you are seated. I ordered the Genpei udon (¥500), which comes with tempura bits, soft-boiled egg, fish cake, shredded seaweed, and green onions. The Kansai-style light broth was delicious. The udon was chewy, but slightly overcooked. I opted for the regular size, but the large size is free and might have been a better choice for me.

Visited Kitaya Ito-Yokado Akabane store located on the 7th floor at the west entrance of Akabane Nishiguchi Ito-Yokado. They offer a live demonstration of hand-made udon, but I got impatient waiting and decided to go ahead and order udon instead. I sat at a table and ordered the "Ayame Udon" for 740 yen. The broth was a light, subtle flavor of bonito and kelp. The Sanuki udon noodles were smooth and chewy, though the chewiness was a bit weak. There is a 40th-anniversary fair where you can upgrade to a set meal for an extra 40 yen, which is a good deal. The Ayame Udon I had was just average. After finishing my meal and stepping outside, I saw the live demonstration of hand-made udon just finishing, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, it was a decent dining experience.

It was Golden Week, so when I went in the afternoon, it was full and I had to wait a bit. Although udon came in a large portion for free, I wanted to eat soba, so I ordered the cold soba with a warm boiled egg on top. I added tempura fish cake as a topping. The taste was delicious as expected. However, the inside of the restaurant was very cold due to the air conditioning, so I left right after finishing my meal. I wish they would adjust the air conditioning a bit more. The cost performance was good because even with the toppings, it was under 1000 yen. I would like to use this restaurant again. Thank you for the meal!

You can enjoy stable and delicious udon at Yokado. It's conveniently located for a quick stop after shopping. While Sanuki udon is popular, I personally prefer the thinner and firmer noodles. I will definitely be coming back again!