Teuchi Udon Nishimura

The flat udon noodles are a highlight at Teuchi Udon Nishimura, and a detail that comes up repeatedly in reviews. They have a satisfyingly chewy texture and can be enjoyed cold in bukkake style or in a hot broth. One diner who ordered the deluxe cold bukkake described a generous bowl topped with tempura seaweed, aubergine, prawns and shiso leaves, and enjoyed the crisp batter. They found the broth a little sharp, making this a good option for those keen to savour the noodles and tempura together.

Cold bukkake can also be tailored with additions such as yam or shredded kelp. One diner’s tororo bukkake came with grated daikon, egg, spring onion, bonito flakes, sudachi citrus and tempura crumbs; the abundant toppings made an impression. Chikuwa tempura and prawn tempura are also available as additions, so the menu offers room to focus on tempura or to vary the bowl with garnishes and toppings.

For a hot bowl, options include egg-dropped udon, kitsune udon, meat udon and curry udon. One curry udon diner mentioned its pairing with the flat noodles as well as the side dishes in the set meal. Another noted the generous amount of onion, but said they would try a different udon next time. Set meals let diners choose from options such as kake udon, egg-dropped udon, kitsune udon and curry udon; bukkake is available hot or cold. Choose a set for udon with side dishes at lunchtime, or an à la carte bowl when the noodles are the main event.

Another distinctive touch is the option to have the udon broth thickened and served with ginger. Diners who ordered kitsune or ume udon this way said the broth tasted especially rich, offering a different take on a warming bowl. In the evening, listed sets pair beer, shochu distilled from sweet potato or barley with an assortment of snacks and one item of your choice. The restaurant offers a different way to dine at lunchtime, with a substantial bowl of udon, and in the evening, with a drink and snacks.