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At Shinbashi's "Jinza," a large serving of cold meat udon!
Shinbashi Jinza is a place that recreates the authentic Sanuki udon from Kagawa at a reasonable price in the sacred land of salarymen, Shinbashi. The menu offers prices like 390 yen for plain udon, 450 yen for bukkake udon, 640 yen for curry udon, 700 yen for meat udon, and 620 yen for chiku-tama tempura udon.
You can choose the size of your udon: medium for 1.5 servings for an extra 50 yen, large for 2 servings for an extra 100 yen, or special for 3 servings for an extra 200 yen. I purchased a ticket for the special cold meat udon (pork and chicken tempura) for 940 yen. The restaurant has around 40 seats at the counter and tables, with a bright and clean atmosphere.
The large serving of cold meat udon arrived in a bowl the size of a washbasin, with three servings of noodles topped with pork and three pieces of chicken tempura, making for an impressive presentation. The noodles were thick, chewy, and smooth, with a satisfying texture. The clear broth had a light and elegant flavor with a hint of bonito dashi. The pork was made from SPF pork belly, offering a delicious combination of meaty flavor and sweet fat. The chicken tempura was moist and flavorful, absorbing the broth well.
After mixing in some green onions and tempura crumbs, I enjoyed the change in flavor. I finished the special large serving of udon in no time, feeling completely satisfied. The cost performance was excellent at 940 yen for a special meat udon, making it a great deal. The restaurant is open on weekdays at the Shinbashi location, while the Daimon location is open on weekends and holidays.
Overall rating: ★★★★★ 5 points
Food: ★★★★★ 5 points
Service: ★★★ 3 points
Atmosphere: ★★★★ 4 points
Cost performance: ★★★★★ 5 points
Shinbashi Jinza
Address: 1-19-3 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6205-4955
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Hours: Weekdays 11:00-15:00 (until sold out)
If you feel like trying this delicious Sanuki udon, click on the link below to find more information about Shinbashi Jinza. Your support by clicking on the links is greatly appreciated!