Tsurutontan (Soemoncho)

麺匠の心つくし つるとんたん 宗右衛門町店

Cream udon in basin-sized bowls, open till dawn

Hours

Weekdays and Sunday 11:00–06:00 next day; Fri–Sat 11:00–08:00 next day (official)

Budget

Check prices at the shop

Address

3-17 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku

An udon dining room that serves noodles in wide, oversized bowls. It is known for mentaiko cream udon, and the seasonal menu runs to things like matsutake sukiyaki udon or a Kansai-only beef demi-glace udon. The ground floor has tables facing the Dotonbori canal; the basement has a big tatami hall and sunken-kotatsu rooms. It stays open until 6:00 next morning on weekdays and 8:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, perfect for a late-night bowl.