Kamaage Udon Ikki
A celebrated udon shop near JR Imanomiya Station, opened in 2011 by a disciple of the famous Yaou shop 'Icchuu.' Hand-made noodles and carefully drawn dashi create a kamaage udon that draws udon lovers from across Osaka. Saturday mornings from 7:30, and the limited daily 'Serious Curry Udon' (10 servings) is legendary. Google Maps 4.3, Tabelog 3.76, Udon WEST Top 100 2022.
Reviews say 'get there early or they'll be sold out,' rave about the 'serious curry udon worth eating weekly,' and praise the 'wonderful springiness of handmade noodles.' 672 Tabelog reviews, 3.76 (Yahoo Maps 4.09), Udon Top 100 2022, Google Maps 4.3.