Keichan Udon
A kamaage udon specialty shop just 2 minutes from Nagahara Station on the Tanimachi Line. The owner trained at the legendary 'Kamaage Udon Icchu' before opening in 2004. Known for house-made noodles prepared fresh to order — stretched, cut and boiled upon request — paired with a combined dashi of domestic kombu and natural bonito. Just two menu items: hot kamaage and chilled zaru. The broth is praised as drinkable. Tabelog Udon West Top 100 2024. Described as 'worth the trip' despite its suburban location. Yahoo Maps 4.42.
Regulars describe the broth as something you could drink straight. 'Worth a trip to Hirano Ward for this udon alone' is a common sentiment, with enthusiasts traveling from across Osaka. Yahoo Maps 4.42, 380 Tabelog reviews.