Shinjuku Udon Hidden Gem: Discover Chewy Delights at "Udon Makoto"!
In the alleyways of Shinjuku, “Udon Makoto” serves as a pilgrimage site for udon lovers. Their devotion to noodles is akin to a romance, infusing every bowl with springy vitality.
What makes the udon at “Udon Makoto” so special is their steadfast adherence to a “made fresh, cut fresh, cooked fresh” approach. The restaurant uses wheat flour from Kyushu, letting the dough mature overnight to ensure a chewy texture. Only when an order is placed do they begin slicing and cooking the noodles, a commitment to freshness that reflects the artisan’s dedication.
The menu boasts 26 varieties, offering a rich selection of both cold and hot noodles. A must-try is their “Kama-tama Udon,” where the warmth of the noodles meets the silky smoothness of an egg yolk, creating a trendy dish as you stir.
Prefer something refreshing? Their cold udon with lemon slices and colorful sesame seeds offers a fresh, tangy awakening for your taste buds. For fried food lovers, don’t miss the “Shrimp and Seasonal Vegetable Tempura Cold Udon,” where crispy, tender fried shrimp paired with cold noodles brings a surge of bliss with every bite.
Other Recommended Dishes Soy Sauce Udon with Soft-Boiled Fried Egg and Char Siu: This dish combines soy sauce udon with a soft-boiled fried egg and tender char siu. The noodles are springy, the sauce is light and refreshing, not too salty or greasy. The rich egg and succulent char siu make this a mouth-watering choice.
Tempura Cold Udon: This dish includes a variety of tempura such as pumpkin, carrot, eggplant, shishito peppers, and two shrimp. The tempura is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and not greasy. Paired with chilled udon noodles, it’s a refreshing choice for summer.
Meat Udon with Radish Mash and Onsen Egg: This cold noodle dish comes with a pot of sauce to adjust the saltiness to your liking. The noodles, chilled for a springy texture, are served with beef, radish mash, and an onsen egg, offering an excellent flavor combination.
Besides udon, the tempura at this restaurant is also outstanding. The “Daily Special Crab Tempura” uses fresh crab, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, sweet crab meat that keeps you coming back for more. The “Sweet Potato Tempura” is crispy on the outside and soft inside, with a perfect level of sweetness, making it an excellent side dish.
The broth here is a hidden treasure. “Udon Makoto” uses a Kansai-style base, simmered with kombu from Kushiro and a variety of fish flakes, creating a broth that is light yet richly flavorful, perfectly complementing the noodles. The restaurant meticulously manages the heat, cooking slowly to extract the best flavors, making each sip of the broth layered and aromatic, prompting an exclamation of “This soup is so pure!” The cozy and charming decor of the eatery makes one want to stay a bit longer.
However, to taste this “treasure of Shinjuku’s udon scene,” patience is required due to the often crowded venue. (I waited for two hours…) But the wait is certainly worthwhile, promising a rewarding noodle experience. Next time you’re in Shinjuku, remember to add “Udon Makoto” to your list of culinary recommendations and savor the flavors and fun!
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Udon Shin
- Budget: Lunch and Dinner around ¥1,000 to ¥2,000
- Type: Udon Noodles
- Phone: +81-3-6276-7816
- Reservations: Accepted
- Business Hours: Daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Last Order at 9:30 PM)
- Closed: Year-end and New Year Holidays (December 30 – January 2)
- Address: Somabiru Building 1F, 2-20-16 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Access:
- Toei Shinjuku Line, Keio New Line, Oedo Line “Shinjuku Station” Exit 6 – 2-minute walk
- JR Lines “Shinjuku Station” New South Exit – 6-minute walk
- Odakyu Odawara Line “Minami-Shinjuku Station” – 5-minute walk
- Child-Friendly: All ages welcome
- Payment: Cash only (No credit cards or electronic payments)
- Smoking Policy: Non-smoking throughout the premises
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Cold
冷
Cold Udon + Sudachi Slices + Japanese Ginger + White Bijin Leek + Colorful Sesame
冷かけ＋すだちスライス＋茗荷＋白美人ねぎ＋彩りゴマ
Bukkake Udon + Coarse Daikon Grated + Sudachi + Seaweed
ぶっかけ＋鬼おろし＋すだち＋いそのり
Bukkake Udon + Sado Island Futami Nagamo + Tsuman de Egg + Colorful Sesame + Lemon
ぶっかけ＋佐渡産二見ながも＋つまんでご卵＋彩りゴマ＋レモン
Cold Soy Sauce Udon + Onsen Egg + Mentaiko
冷しょう油＋温泉卵＋めんたいこ
Bukkake Udon + Beef + Spicy Sauce + Onsen Egg
ぶっかけ＋牛肉＋激辛醤＋温泉卵
Cold Soy Sauce Udon + Mentaiko + Seaweed
冷しょう油＋めんたいこ＋いそのり
Premium Tempura Assortment (6 Types)
上天ざる 天ぷら6種
Shrimp and Seasonal Vegetable Tempura Assortment (6 Types)
海老と季節の野菜天ざる 天ぷら6種
Zaru Cold Udon + 5 Types of Vegetable Tempura
ざる + 野菜天5種
Cold Bukkake Udon + Ribeye + Yuzu Peel
冷ぶっかけうどん +リブロース+ゆず皮
Cold Soy Sauce Udon + Soft-Boiled Egg Tempura + Pork Char Siu
冷しょう油うどん＋半熟たまご天＋豚チャーシュー
Spicy Oil Dipping Udon
麻辣油つけうどん
Warm
温
Kake Udon + Beef + Burdock Tempura
かけ＋牛肉＋ごぼう天
Kake Udon with Shrimp and Seasonal Vegetable Tempura (6 Types)
海老と季節の野菜天かけ 天ぷら6種
Kake Udon with Premium Tempura (6 Types)
上天かけ 天ぷら6種
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Kake Udon + Ribeye + Yuzu Peel
かけ＋リブロース＋ゆず皮
Kamatama Udon + Mentaiko + Seaweed
釜たま+めんたいこ+いそのり
Meat Kamatama Udon
肉釜たま
Hot Soy Sauce Udon + Soft-Boiled Egg Tempura + Pork Char Siu
温しょう油うどん＋半熟たまご天＋豚チャーシュー
Kamatama Udon + Tokachi Parmesan Cheese + Butter & Pepper + Bacon Tempura
釜たま＋十勝パルメザンチーズ＋バター・ペッパー＋ベーコン天
Hot Soy Sauce Udon + Butter & Pepper + Onsen Egg + Mentaiko
温しょうゆ+バター・ペッパー+温泉卵+めんたいこ
Hot Soy Sauce Udon + Butter & Pepper + Onsen Egg + Beef
温しょうゆ+バター・ペッパー+温泉卵+牛肉
Hot Soy Sauce Udon + Butter & Pepper + Tsuman de Egg + Rich Anno Sweet Potato Tempura
温しょう油 +バター・ペッパー +つまんでご卵 + 濃密安納芋天
Hot Soy Sauce Udon + Butter & Pepper + Tsuman de Egg + Cheese Tempura
温しょう油+バター・ペッパー+つまんでご卵+チーズ天
Hot Soy Sauce Udon + Butter & Pepper + Tsuman de Egg + Pork Cheese Tempura
温しょう油+バター・ペッパー つまんでご卵 + 豚チーズ天
Hot Soy Sauce Udon + Tsuman de Egg + Spicy Sauce + Beef
温しょう油+つまんでご卵+ 激辛醤+牛肉
Topping
トッピング
Kujonegi (Kyoto Scallions)
九条ねぎ
Grated Daikon
大根おろし
Sudachi
すだち
Colorful Sesame
彩りゴマ
White Bijin Leek
白美人ねぎ
Hot Spring Egg
温泉卵
Seaweed
いそのり
Wakame
わかめ
Mentaiko
めんたいこ
Beef
ビーフ
Rib Loin
リブロース
Tsuman de Egg
つまんでご卵
Meyer Lemon
メイヤーレモン
Mitsuba
三つ葉
Tempura (Individual)
天ぷら単品
Soft-Boiled Egg Tempura
半熟たまご天
Fish Cake Tempura
ちくわ天
Sweet Potato Tempura
芋天
Hakata Local Chicken Tempura
はかた地どり天
Shrimp Tempura
海老天
Mixed Vegetable Fritter Tempura
かき揚げ天
Round Tempura
まる天
Bacon Tempura
ベーコン天
Maitake Mushroom Tempura
舞茸天
Burdock Tempura
ごぼ天
Pork Tempura
豚天
Sake Appetizer
酒の肴
Tempura Assortment
天ぷら盛り合わせ
Udon Shop's Special Dashi Omelette
うどん屋さんのだし巻き
Pickled Shallots
らっきょう
Drink
ドリンク
Draft Beer
生ビール
Highball
ハイボール
Tokyo Blonde (Beer)
東京プロンド
Tokyo White (Beer)
東京ホワイト
Tokyo IPA
東京IPA
Non-Alcoholic Beer
ノンアルコールビール
Soft Drink
ソフトドリンク
Frula Ramune (Soda)
Frula ラムネ
Domestic Ginger Ale
国産ジンジャーエール
Orange Juice
オレンジジュース
Oolong Tea
ウーロン
Sparkling Water
炭酸水
Domestic Cider
国産サイダー
Natural Water
天然水
Cola
コーラ
Coca-Cola Zero
