Yamamoto Menzo Noodle Shop

34 Okazaki Minamigosho-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

If you like Udon noodles, then this is the place you must go and experience

When it comes to Yamamoto Menzou, get ready to line up outside their stores. It's like a pilgrimage of locals, people all over Japan and recently some foreigners since "rumor" has spread that here you can taste the best Udon noodles in Kyoto. , there are always people waiting in line to enter Yamamoto Menzou. Their famous udon noodles are made daily and cooked only before serving customers. The noodles here are a bit thin and elastic in texture. Their signature dish is Burdock Tempura and some people like to pair it with a special curry. Another popular dish is stir-fried chicken breast with udon. Please arrange a little more time for enjoying the famous Udon noodles here, the average queuing time is about 45 minutes

Open : From 11:00-18:00 (Closed Wednesday at 14:30)

Closed : Thursday & Wednesday of the 4th week of the month

Phone : +81 075-751-0677

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