Godaime Hanayama Udon Ginza

There’s always a line here so be prepared! You may not get in if it’s too busy! We got there an hour before they opened, right when they brought out the machine, and we were in the first seating at 11am. It wasn’t hard to kill an hour in the area, there’s plenty of coffee shops and other things to do while you wait. I know many of the complaints are on lines, but that’s the reality of trying popular spots in Japan, especially with the current tourist boom. This place is known for their flat, fat, udon noodles. We tried both the hot broth style and the cold dip style. I preferred the broth style, but it’s good to try both to see what you like. You’re served an interesting tea with sugar candy along with your food. The tea is strong and flavourful, the sugar candy is interesting as well. Now onto the udon, it’s got a very nice and smooth texture. It’s also gigantic slabs, so each noodle is like 2 feet long. They are expertly made and taste of quality. Each bowl is also quite filling, but enough to leave room for dessert later. It’s worth the wait if you are an udon fan. I highly recommend aiming to get the first seating, otherwise you will be waiting a long while. And if you’re with a large party, split up for ease of entry.

We arrived at 5:20 PM—10 minutes before dinner service started—and there was already a line. Despite being early, we ended up waiting an hour and a half for a party of three. Normally, I avoid places with long queues that feel like tourist traps, but this spot completely exceeded expectations. The beer was also cold and hit the spot after the long wait. The udon was absolutely worth the wait—chewy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can really tell they take pride in their craft. Get here early. By the time we finished our meal, they had stopped accepting customers. Be patient and come early—it's worth it.

Very nice！The thick udon noodles are springy and smooth. It's a must-eat for a refreshing and delicious summer treat. The tempura is generous in portion and fried to a crispy perfection. It's worth the long wait in line.

One of the best meals I had while visiting Japan! As per the advice I got from family & online, I highly recommend getting a ticket at 10am before the restaurant opens at 11am. We visited on the weekend & they close at 4pm. Since we were staying in Ginza, we were seated in the second round after opening. While waiting for our number to be called, they were sold out and stopped giving out tickets for the day at 11:20 am!! This was a highly anticipated meal but I was glad that it lived up to expectations. I ordered the cold flat udon combo which came with a tempura don & wow, the noodles were amazing paired with their light dipping sauces, a sweet peanut & savoury soy option. The servers were very friendly and the customer service was great as per usual while in Japan. I highly recommend saving this spot and it is worth without the long queue.

We were fortunate to arrive just in time, right before the restaurant cut off the line. Overall, the food quality was quite good. We ordered their specialty thick udon—one served dry, one with soup, and one with two dipping sauces. While the sesame dipping sauce was decent, it didn’t quite excite us. The experience is definitely worth trying, but be prepared for a long wait. Also it seems that the majority of the customers are tourists though …

Is it worth the wait??? It's a very small restaurant with a very long queue, it can be a blessing, pick up your reservation number and walk around, and enjoy Ginza ... We went for the big flat noodles, that was something else, silky smooth noodles ... awesome, balanced broth if you go for the hot ones ... not a fan of the sesame dipping sauce ... should have gone for dinner. They have more things on the menu ... It's a good experience, however, they are many awesome udon in Tokyo ... Super AWESOME service from the team ... some speak brilliant English ... so attentive and helpful.

Food was great. Cold dipping flat noodles were really chewy and springy. Sesame sauce was nutty and fragrant, soy dipping sauce was umami. Better to go during lunch as the lunch set was more worth especially if you are getting the dipping noodles. Queue was really pretty long but I thought it was quite worth the wait.

Definitely need to queue up early. Our wait wasn’t too long and the wait was totally worth it. The noodles were great alongside the tempura and beef sushi. They have noodles and dipping sauce you can buy to make at home for a reasonable price. Would go again!