Konakichi （粉吉）Udon　| Uguisudani

Food and Drinks

Jan 1

Written by Motokyo

Japanese Izakaya, Udon noodle
Nearest station : 0.5 min from Uguisudani station (JR) map
My favorite: Sashimi assortment, Mentai Udon

This was my surprise this summer when I stopped by on my way to home. I live here and noticed this new restaruant opened. With much a skeptisim and expectation, I ordered the sashimi. It was miracle! It was not expensive, but it was so good and fresh. I ordered other appetizers, and it was all good and made me drink more beer and shochu. After all, I needed to try their speciality Udon noodle. Off-course, it was good. I found a great spot near my house!! Priceless!

If you are thinking to visit, I would go right at 5pm open to beat the crowd. Great small cozy places with lots of locals. No English Menu.

“Get there at 5 o’clock. Start with beer and sashimi and anything you may like. End with Udon after a few beer and Shochu. ”

— Moto, the founder of Motokyo

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