Nezu Kamachiku

Another highlight of my Japan trip, it really was an excellent lunch. We queued for about 30-40 minutes but it is absolutely worth the wait. The zaru-udon were the best we ever tried. Simple but delicious. If you go early you can also try their tofu, only limited to the first 10 people coming. The location and the staff were also fabulous.

I loved it! Amazing udon noodle restaurant and super beautiful interior. The udon and sides were all perfect.

I walked in to this restaurant a few minutes after opening hours and found out that there’s a line about 10 people before me. A staff came to check how many people in each group and seated us to the restaurant. The food, the decor, the service is excellent. The prices are very reasonable. I really enjoyed my meal.

I came for dinner without any reservation and I've been waiting in queue for just a couple of minutes... but even a 3 hour long queue would have been worth the wait. Before getting to the place I already had the feeling that the dinner would've been amazing, the neighborhood was so nice and in the drizzle I felt in a Studio Ghibli animation. I had my meal in a shared table (8 ppl). The atmosphere inside was unreal, I have never experienced such an authentic and cozy dinner. All the staff was very kind, explaining me the dishes and trying to show me new ingredients that I've never seen before. The food was incredibly good, I tasted the best udon I've ever had in my life, and the duck was delicious as well. Everything was for a super (but really super) reasonable price. I wish I could come back every day, thank you thank you thank you. Greetings from Italy, and hope to see you soon again.

I and my wife had an exceptional dining experience at this udon restaurant. From making a reservation to savoring the delicious food and drinks, everything was perfect. The dining environment is cozy and inviting, and the tableware is impeccable. I highly recommend everyone to visit and enjoy a meal here.

It's one of the best udon I have tasted. The elasticity of the noodle was just perfect. The tempura tasted amazing; light and crispy. The "rice crispy" looking fried batter that you add into the soup base was just so addictive! The garden outside adds such a nice touch to the restaurant. Would recommend going early as there is always a long queue!

The best Udon and Gomadoju (sesame tofu) I had in Japan. I stood in line before lunch time and ate Gomadoju, which is only served 10 times a day. A unique food that was so chewy that it was hard to believe it was tofu and full of the nutty flavor of sesame seeds. It was the most unique and delicious new food I've tried recently. The noodles of the cold Udon were so chewy that it felt like eating squid. The udon broth was also perfect. The Tempura set were also very impressive, and the seasonal cheese tempura were also very special. An unforgettable meal in Japan! +Atmosphere of the traditional old Japanese house were also awesome.

Restaurant specialized in udon (thick noodles made from wheat flour), which is the only main dish on the menu. There are lots of delicious appetizers, though. The dining room consists of one huge table, around which all clients are seated. This is convenient if you're unsure how exactly to eat udon because you can observe how the Japanese around you do it. The portions are big. My partner and I shared two appetizers and a large portion of udon, which was absolutely filling. Nonetheless, the Japanese around us ate two or three times as much. Highly recommended to come here if you're in the neighborhood.

Unexpectedly intimate. Like a very large natural wood cut table with soft jazz playing and hot towels intimate. So imagine me all up in my tourist gear walking in. I was politely informed after seating that they wanted me to leave in an hour because they had many reservations this night. That's fine...I eat fast. I ordered the hot udon with a soft boiled egg. I was definitely surprised when every component is brought out separately and placed in front of me. Interesting. Eventually the udon came out - it was a pretty good sized portion. You're supposed to dip the noodles into the tsuyu sauce. You're also supposed to season the tsuyu sauce....so don't train wreck it like me by putting it into the wrong bowl first... As for the meal itself, it was delicious. The noodles were supple and chewy. I loved that you could add grated ginger and seven spice to the tsuyu sauce. It absolutely added another level that I hadn't experienced before! The meal itself was about $8.50 USD which I still can't comprehend especially given the ambiance. All in all, I guess what I'm communicating in this review is that the food was great but hi, I'm the problem, it's me. Being caught off guard multiple times definitely led to more awkwardness than anticipated which just left me feeling weird as I left.

Tokyo, Nezu. November 2022 Kamaage udon is one of several unique styles of serving udon. Start with a thick chewy noodle in a bowl of hot water, preferably part of the slightly starchy cooking water, and never rinsed in cold water. It is served with several side toppings to add to a warm of hot dashi tsuyu. What makes Kamachiku so special is the wonderful renovation of an old stone warehouse by Kengo Kuma. It sits next to another building designed by the architect with an attached Japanese garden. It is as beautiful a space as you will find for an udon meal. Take a long strand of udon out of the hot water to taste the quality of the noodle. Next, dip some halfway into the dashi tsuyu and eat it without any garnish. After that, put the garnishes in any fashion and combination you desire into the dashi tsuyu and enjoy the rest of your bowl. You can order a larger serving of noodles at no additional charge but save the space in your stomach for Kamachiku's side dishes. They are great on their own, eaten alongside your noodles, or with some Nihonshu. The owner enjoys Nihonshu so the offerings are worthwhile exploring. There is also a thinner noodle served zaru style with a chilled tsuyu, but kamaage is the way to go at Kamachiku.

This restaurant is tucked away in a residential neighborhood, so it's a bit hard to find but it's worth your visit. The udon is excellent here. We just ordered the standard kamaage udon and enjoyed it a lot. At peak times there is a long wait but you can avoid it if you come early. They accept credit cards if you spend over 10,000 yen but it's hard to spend that much with a small party.

One of the best finds in Tokyo! If you want an authentic experience in at a hand made Soba restaurant I highly recommend Kamachiku. The restaurant is in a beautiful setting and it seems like a regular haunt for the locals as it is tucked away in a residential area. After a serving of squid tempura and two Soba meals our bill came to 2,376 Yen which is an absolute steal!

Kamachiku is a handmade udon place near Ueno. The charm of the place is if you come early enough, you can grab a table looking out at the garden.

I had an amazing lunch here at Kamachiku - I've had some great meals in Tokyo but this is hands down the best food I've had in Tokyo. Ordered the standard udon soup, and it was incredibly delicious, the noodles were cooked to perfection. Came with delicious condiments on the side. Also ordered tempura and a glass of sake - both great. The service was excellent, the staff speak English and are very attentive. A must do in Tokyo!