Udon Kyutaro

I headed here right after an extra-early gym session, since they open at dawn. Arrived about 15 minutes before opening, and—being a weekday—no line yet. Managed to snag pole position. By the time the door opened, around five people were lined up already. Inside, it’s a compact standing-only space. Tempura bits and green onions are self-serve. This time I ordered: ◆ Kake Udon ¥600 ◆ Octopus Tempura ¥120 You can choose the temperature of the udon: hot, lukewarm, or cold. Many Sanuki udon shops recommend lukewarm to best enjoy the noodles, so I went with that. The noodles were beautifully soft-chewy, almost clinging to the tongue in a pleasant way. The broth was gentle but full of depth—clean, comforting, and quietly delicious. One of those bowls you feel like you could eat several times over. A high-quality morning udon to start the day right.

A tiny standing-only udon shop that fits about 10 people — and it’s amazing! The soup is super rich and tasty, and the udon has that perfect chewy texture. The staff are really friendly too. It’s not hard to find, but if you’re not looking carefully, you might walk right past it. Such a great little spot for udon — totally worth it! 🍜✨

We arrived and there was a line of 5 people but it went super fast, since it was only locals and it's a standing place. We ordered two hot udons, one with sudachi lime and meat and the other one with meat and mushrooms (autumn special). We also ate shrimp tempura. The tempura was good but the udon was insanely good. The broth of the mushroom udon was liquid gold. Wished I had also tried the cold udon. One of my favourite places in Osaka and the best udon I had.

Experience the quick standing Japanese style restaurant that serves the simplest yet best Udon I've ever had. They don't have an English menu nor do they have a meal ticket vending machine. The store is busy but the owner was helpful to quickly point out what is on the menu. Tip 1. Check the menu that I've shared on this post and have it translated before entering. Tip 2. Tie your long hair up, as you would be in a standing position bending down to eat. Tip 3. The bowl would be hot, so enjoy the sobà or the tempura sides first before holding up the bowl for their amazing clear broth.

They are open at 7am. Great spot for a quickie standing only meal. You can easily miss the shop as there is all but a small sign on the glass pane and no lighted sign outside. It is darn good! Simple , yet good. I had the lime ramen with pork. It was served cold and pretty refreshing! I also had the pork belly strip version with no soup. You just add a bit of shoyu around for more flavor. The noodles are made fresh as you order it. It is firm and silky.

One of the finest Osaka style udon spots in town, super friendly staff, fast turnover, so little or no wait. Freshly hand made udon made in front of you and some amazing seasonal “specials” I had the summer “typhoon” and all options can be hot or cold. So good! おおきに！

Udon Kyutaro is the kind of place that reminds you how good simple food can be. The udon noodles were perfectly textured — smooth, chewy, and satisfying. The broth was light yet full of depth, with a clean, refreshing taste that really woke up the senses. I added the tempura, and it was the perfect touch — crisp, golden, and not greasy at all. The stand-up bar setting made the experience feel authentic and local. Plus, they open at 7am, which is a rare gem. Nothing beats slurping down a soupy bowl of udon before the city even wakes up. An easy 5 stars.

As a udon fan, I have to say — the udon here is fantastic. Flavorful broth, perfectly chewy noodles — simple, comforting, and spot on. I came here on a Japanese friend’s recommendation, and it totally lived up to the hype. What surprised me most was that the entire place was run by just two staff — one chef and one server — and both of them were Vietnamese. As a fellow Vietnamese, I felt genuinely impressed and quietly proud to see them running such a popular spot so smoothly. The shop is small and traditional, but clean and cozy. If you love udon and find yourself in Osaka, definitely check it out.

Wonderful udon shop that opens early for breakfast. Stand and eat only. There is a simple menu, but everything is delicious, so you can't go wrong. The most popular seems to be the broiled chashu udon.