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Yamagoe Udon

Rating95SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 100 Best Restaurants 7 consecutive years 2018-2024.
食べログ百名店2018〜2024年7年連続選出。
Tabelog 3.85 (2,730 reviews), NAVITIME 4.3 (270 reviews).
Tabelog3.85(2,730件)・NAVITIME4.3(270件)。
Nationally recognized as birthplace of kamatama udon.
「かまたまうどん」発祥店として全国的に知名度あり。
Founded 1941.
1941年創業の老舗。
Up to 2-hour Golden Week queues confirmed.
ゴールデンウィーク最長2時間待ち確認済み。
Many repeat posts from locals.
地元民のリピーター投稿多数。
No sakura.
サクラ痕跡なし。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Self-service, cash only.
セルフ式・現金のみ。
Popular Dishes
Kamatamadon (birthplace of this dish)
釜玉うどん(発祥の店)
kake udon
かけうどん
bukkake udon (all under 1,000 yen)
ぶっかけうどん(各〜1,000円)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1941, a legendary Sanuki udon shop with over 80 years of history. Known nationwide as the birthplace of modern 'kamaatama udon.' Features open garden seating beside the clear Ayagawa river, self-service style. Continuously selected for Tabelog 100 Best Restaurants 2018-2024. Famous for legendary queues—up to 2-hour waits and 2km car lines on Golden Week. NAVITIME 4.3 (270 reviews), Tabelog 3.85 (2,730 reviews).

Tabelog reviewer: 'The kamatama has consistent delicious taste—makes you want to return again and again.' National fans flock to the birthplace of kamatama udon. Locals have the 'privilege' of knowing quiet weekday hours to avoid crowds. 2,730 Tabelog reviews, 7 consecutive 100 Best years. International visitors also come, but abundant local regular reviews. No sakura signs.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue09:00-13:30
Thu – Sat09:00-13:30
Regular HolidayWednesday・Sunday
Phone087-878-0420Call
Access
Self-service. About 200 parking spaces (3 lots). 10 min walk from nearest bus stop. Car recommended as public transport access is difficult. Visiting off-peak times significantly reduces wait.
602-2 Hayuka-kami, Ayagawa-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Yamagoe Udon

Rating95SCORE
Popular Dishes
Kamatamadon (birthplace of this dish)
釜玉うどん(発祥の店)
kake udon
かけうどん
bukkake udon (all under 1,000 yen)
ぶっかけうどん(各〜1,000円)
Business Hours
Mon・Tue09:00-13:30
Thu – Sat09:00-13:30
Regular HolidayWednesday・Sunday
Access
Self-service. About 200 parking spaces (3 lots). 10 min walk from nearest bus stop. Car recommended as public transport access is difficult. Visiting off-peak times significantly reduces wait.
602-2 Hayuka-kami, Ayagawa-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa
Phone087-878-0420
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 100 Best Restaurants 7 consecutive years 2018-2024.
食べログ百名店2018〜2024年7年連続選出。
Tabelog 3.85 (2,730 reviews), NAVITIME 4.3 (270 reviews).
Tabelog3.85(2,730件)・NAVITIME4.3(270件)。
Nationally recognized as birthplace of kamatama udon.
「かまたまうどん」発祥店として全国的に知名度あり。
Founded 1941.
1941年創業の老舗。
Up to 2-hour Golden Week queues confirmed.
ゴールデンウィーク最長2時間待ち確認済み。
Many repeat posts from locals.
地元民のリピーター投稿多数。
No sakura.
サクラ痕跡なし。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Self-service, cash only.
セルフ式・現金のみ。
95SCORE
What a score of 95 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1941, a legendary Sanuki udon shop with over 80 years of history. Known nationwide as the birthplace of modern 'kamaatama udon.' Features open garden seating beside the clear Ayagawa river, self-service style. Continuously selected for Tabelog 100 Best Restaurants 2018-2024. Famous for legendary queues—up to 2-hour waits and 2km car lines on Golden Week. NAVITIME 4.3 (270 reviews), Tabelog 3.85 (2,730 reviews).

Tabelog reviewer: 'The kamatama has consistent delicious taste—makes you want to return again and again.' National fans flock to the birthplace of kamatama udon. Locals have the 'privilege' of knowing quiet weekday hours to avoid crowds. 2,730 Tabelog reviews, 7 consecutive 100 Best years. International visitors also come, but abundant local regular reviews. No sakura signs.

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