Sanuki Udon Ueharaya Honten
A celebrated self-service Sanuki udon shop facing Ritsurin Park. Defined by a rich iriko broth and freshly boiled elastic noodles, with unusual tempura such as koya tofu and konjac also popular. Both locals and Ritsurin Park visitors line up from the morning. Tabelog Udon Hyakumeiten 2024 (3.78/1307 reviews). Also popular via mail order.
High marks from both locals and tourists: 'The balance of noodle texture and broth is unbeatable,' 'Always stop here when visiting Ritsurin Park,' 'The koya tofu tempura is addictive.' Tabelog 3.78/1307. TripAdvisor 4.3/169. Tabelog Udon Hyakumeiten 2024. No fake-review suspicion. Visit records through Aug 2025 confirm ongoing operation.