Kyoto Udon Namasoba Okakita

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Kyoto Udon Namasoba Okakita

A famous restaurant in Kyoto known for its long lines, where you can experience the rich culture of Kyoto-style dashi.

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Kyoto Udon Namasoba Okakita, established in 1940, is a popular dining spot located near Heian Shrine. This eatery, spanning four generations, continues to offer traditional flavors handed down from its founder. Given its proximity to the tourist hotspot of Heian Shrine, it is consistently bustling with customers at any time of day.

Faithful to Kyoto's tradition of emphasizing quality dashi, Okakita uses only natural Rishiri kelp for its broth. The udon noodles are deliberately thin to ensure they don't overpower the delicate dashi. The noodles are cooked for 10-15 minutes to achieve a texture that's both absorbent and resilient. Among its classic udon offerings like kitsune, tanuki, and curry, the "tentoji" is particularly outstanding, with fluffy eggs softly enveloping the noodles, creating a dish that is hard to find elsewhere.

In addition to noodles, another highlight is the "egg-covered" donburi dishes, similar to the tentoji udon. The soft egg and Kyoto-style dashi deliciously complement the rice underneath, with sansho pepper enhancing the flavors, making these dishes a must-try.

Highlights

  • A long-standing eatery founded in 1940 near Heian Shrine.
  • Always popular, with queues at any time.
  • Maintains Kyoto’s tradition of emphasizing high-quality dashi.
  • Egg-covered donburi, particularly with sansho, are highly recommended.
  • Also offers exquisite fresh soba made with buckwheat flour from the foothills of ・Mount Hakusan in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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  • The tentoji donburi is not only delicious but also visually appealing.

    The tentoji donburi is not only delicious but also visually appealing.

  • The restaurant has a history, but was renovated in 2008, providing a clean and comfortable dining environment.

    The restaurant has a history, but was renovated in 2008, providing a clean and comfortable dining environment.

  • Inside view of the restaurant.

    Inside view of the restaurant.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

English menu is available.

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

All dishes use a broth derived from bonito flakes. If this type of dashi is acceptable, vegetarians can enjoy our offerings.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Donburi dishes are available for takeout.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

A

No free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Is it possible to reserve a seat?

A

Unfortunately, we do not accept reservations. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reviews

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  • Mimi Chang

    清爽湯頭和彈牙的麵條搭配得天衣無縫,帶有淡淡的香氣,令人回味無窮。

Details

Name in Japanese
京うどん 生蕎麦 おかきた
Postal Code
606-8334
Address
34 Okazakiminamigoshocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-771-4831
Closed
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Business hours
11:00am - 5:00pm(L.O.)
Budget
2,000 yen
Access
Approx. 2 minutes on foot from City Bus "Okazaki Koen / Dobutshuen-mae (Zoo)" bus stop
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)