Tenchaya Nanakura
On the 2nd floor of Shimbashi Ekimae Bldg No. 1, 1 min walk from JR Shimbashi Station. Specializes in Inaniwa udon (Akita-style thin, smooth udon). Despite 62 seats, daily lunch queues are inevitable. The set menu pairing silky Inaniwa udon with seafood mini bowls (uni, ikura) is hugely popular. Tabelog 3.70/2,400+ reviews. Tabelog Udon EAST '100 Best' 2024. Yahoo Maps 4.27. Weekday lunch only.
Reviewers say: 'Not an exaggeration to call this the #1 Shimbashi lunch spot.' 'The silky Inaniwa udon paired with a uni-ikura mini bowl is the ultimate combo.' 'Even with 62 seats, you'll wait — that's how good it is.' Consistently high praise.