Yamato Honjin
A long-established handmade udon restaurant in Gojo City with over 50 years of history. Located along National Route 24, a 5-minute walk from Yamato-Futami Station. Features around 20 udon varieties plus tempura and set meals. Lines of 30 minutes form on holidays - a local gem. Described as 'one of Nara's finest udon restaurants.' Chewy noodles and excellent broth keep locals coming back. Takeout available.
Yahoo! Maps 4.23 (78 reviews), Tripadvisor 4.3 (9 reviews), Retty 35 reviews. Multiple regular-customer posts like 'Chewy texture and crispy tempura,' 'The broth is delicious,' 'I visit every time I return home.' Parking fills up and 30-minute waits are common on holidays. A staple shop locals visit weekly. No signs of fake reviews.