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Udon Hajime Appearance

New business model of the popular restaurant Manzara Group [udon noodle store Hajime] opens in Gojo.

June 2, 2025 open

After six years of training at the popular Udon Shin restaurant in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the owner, Mr. Aoki, opened O-udon Hajime in his hometown of Gojo Higashinotoin, Kyoto. The name of the restaurant was chosen because it is a new form of the Manzara Group, a popular izakaya (Japanese style bar) in Kyoto, and because the owner's name has the character "ichi" in it.

Udon Hajime Interior

The interior of the restaurant, which makes use of a traditional Kyoto townhouse, has an open kitchen, and counter seats allow customers to watch udon noodles being boiled right in front of them.

Udon noodles with butter cod roe

Butter, pepper, hot spring egg, and mentaiko soy sauce udon noodle for 1,490 yen

The popular butter, pepper, onsen egg, and mentaiko shoyu udon noodles are chunky and resilient, and pair perfectly with the rich, creamy mentaiko cod roe. The peppers accentuate the addictive flavor of this dish. You can also enjoy a variety of other udon noodles, from the standard kake and kamatama to those with cheese, butter, and pepper for a touch of originality.

Udon Hajime Interior

Since the restaurant is open all day, it can be used for a wide range of purposes, including late lunches and early dinners. It is also a pleasure to be able to enjoy the same menu regardless of the time of day. The restaurant is also planning to introduce udon noodles using seasonal ingredients and Kyoto's unique ingredients. Keep your eyes peeled for more from this hot store.

udon noodles in broth (no trimmings)

  • first udon of the season (esp. the first udon of the year)
  • June 2, 2025 open
  • 523-1 Izumi-cho, Higashinotoin-dori Gojo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 3 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Gojo Subway Station
  • Tel. 075-204-1798
  • 11:00-15:00 (LO/14:30), 16:30-21:00 (LO/20:30)
    Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 11:00 - 21:00 (LO / 20:30)
  • Closed on Tuesday nights and Wednesdays
  • All seats non-smoking No private room No parking
  • https://www.instagram.com/oudon_hajime/
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
*If you notice any errors in content, closure information, etc., please notify us at info@leafkyoto.co.jp
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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