Yamamoto Menzou
34 Okazaki Minamigoshocho
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8334, Japan
Line up on the street and have your order taken
Get to the front of the line, and move inside to a holding area
Then move to the back's 10 seats at the bar, or one of the two tables for 6 in front - we sat at the kitchen bar.
"Udon is a type of thick wheat flour noodle used frequently in Japanese cuisine. It is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as kake udon, in a mildly flavored broth called kakejiru, which is made of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. It is usually topped with thinly chopped scallions." (Wikipedia)
They pour you some tea, and soon your order appears:
Vegetable tempura udon 990 yen
The man sitting next to me spoke English and helped us navigate the spices and techniques. He translated as the friendly staff helped and explained. They seemed honest to be excited that Amy and I were interested in everything.
Meat miso udon 850 yen
* Udon noodles with hot meat miso dissolved in soup stock.
This comes with the warning to add the miso a little at a time to control the spicy heat.
Add hot spices at your own risk.
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