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Yabushige Udon (Takao Branch)

Rating78SCORE
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。
Showa-era founding.
Only 2 branches in the city (Kawahigashi and Takao), not a chain.
Yahoo!
Maps 4.0 / 56 reviews.
4.0
TripAdvisor 4.0.
Tabelog 3.23 / 43 reviews.
3.23
Featured multiple times in local media and blogs as 'Miyakonojo soul food' and 'when you say udon, it's Yabushige.' Parking lot crowded even on weekday lunches—evidence of genuine regulars.
616-yen meat udon offers great value.
No shill review allegations.
Popular Dishes
Meat Udon (616 yen)
肉うどん(616円)
Moon-Viewing Udon (unlimited agedama toppings)
つきみうどん(天かすかけ放題)
Beef Bowl Set
牛丼セット
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A soul-food udon restaurant beloved in Miyakonojo for over half a century since its Showa-era founding. Only two branches (Kawahigashi and Takao) in the city, deeply rooted in the local community. Classic Kyushu-style soft, melting udon with genuine kelp broth. Popular dishes: Moon-Viewing Udon (unlimited agedama toppings) and rich Meat Udon. Parking lot fills up even on weekday lunches with regulars. The 616-yen Meat Udon is called 'the best value udon in Miyakonojo.'

Locals say 'Yabushige is a must when visiting Miyakonojo,' 'Love the unchanged Showa-era broth taste,' 'Unlimited agedama fills you up,' 'The rich meat udon broth is the best.' Yahoo! Maps: 4.0 / 56 reviews. TripAdvisor: 4.0. Tabelog: 3.23 / 43 reviews.

Business Hours
Mon11:30-14:30
Wed – Sun11:00-14:30,17:00-19:30
Regular HolidayTuesday
Phone0986-23-7022Call
Access
Parking available. Crowded at lunch. Counter-style ordering (no ticket machine). Very affordable prices (mostly under 1,000 yen).
3-1-7 Takao, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Yabushige Udon (Takao Branch)

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
Meat Udon (616 yen)
肉うどん(616円)
Moon-Viewing Udon (unlimited agedama toppings)
つきみうどん(天かすかけ放題)
Beef Bowl Set
牛丼セット
Business Hours
Mon11:30-14:30
Wed – Sun11:00-14:30,17:00-19:30
Regular HolidayTuesday
Access
Parking available. Crowded at lunch. Counter-style ordering (no ticket machine). Very affordable prices (mostly under 1,000 yen).
3-1-7 Takao, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
Phone0986-23-7022
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。
Showa-era founding.
Only 2 branches in the city (Kawahigashi and Takao), not a chain.
Yahoo!
Maps 4.0 / 56 reviews.
4.0
TripAdvisor 4.0.
Tabelog 3.23 / 43 reviews.
3.23
Featured multiple times in local media and blogs as 'Miyakonojo soul food' and 'when you say udon, it's Yabushige.' Parking lot crowded even on weekday lunches—evidence of genuine regulars.
616-yen meat udon offers great value.
No shill review allegations.
78SCORE
What a score of 78 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A soul-food udon restaurant beloved in Miyakonojo for over half a century since its Showa-era founding. Only two branches (Kawahigashi and Takao) in the city, deeply rooted in the local community. Classic Kyushu-style soft, melting udon with genuine kelp broth. Popular dishes: Moon-Viewing Udon (unlimited agedama toppings) and rich Meat Udon. Parking lot fills up even on weekday lunches with regulars. The 616-yen Meat Udon is called 'the best value udon in Miyakonojo.'

Locals say 'Yabushige is a must when visiting Miyakonojo,' 'Love the unchanged Showa-era broth taste,' 'Unlimited agedama fills you up,' 'The rich meat udon broth is the best.' Yahoo! Maps: 4.0 / 56 reviews. TripAdvisor: 4.0. Tabelog: 3.23 / 43 reviews.

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