This authentic udon restaurant is owned by a chef who used to work at "Yamagoe Udon," a super-popular restaurant that is still one of the top udon restaurants in Kagawa.The noodles here give off the enticing aroma of wheat and have a delicious umami flavor and are lauded as being incredibly authentic thanks to being made with the highest quality iriko (dried sardines) dashi.Here you can find a lineup of over 20 types of udon, from basic versions to novel and unique takes on the dish.A great combination is adding "Chicken Tempura (280 yen)," cooked so well even tempura chefs would be impressed, as a topping for the simple "Kake-Udon (420 yen)." Alternatively, you could try their signature dish, "Kamatama Calpis Butter Udon (580 yen),"which is freshly-made udon mixed with raw egg, dashi soy sauce, and Calpis butter. There are so many ways to enjoy your meal here at Tokyo's #1 udon restaurant!. ◆Udon MarukaAddress: 3-16-1 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoPhone: PrivateHours:[Monday-Friday] 11:00-16:00 / 17:30-19:30[Saturday] 11:00-14:30Budget: ~999 yenClosed: Sundays, holidays Credit cards not accepted

Maruka Udon is the Gold Standard Udon because it is simply the best all round Udon in Tokyo and the Udon that all new top shop gets measured against. They may not be “known” for any particular Udon serving style but that’s because they do everything well, whether it’s kake, kamaage, kamatama or bukkake. The only thing that you must get is their kashiwa-ten (chicken tempura) which is one of the juiciest and best in Tokyo.

Walk under a triptych of noren banners to arrive in Udon Maruka, a noodle heaven with a small kitchen bordered by a bar that seats about 12 diners. But the restaurant is a well-oiled machine, and deep umami aromas leave little doubt as to why fans are willing to wait in 45-minute queues just to get their hands on a bowl. If you're visiting Japan and only have one day for a casual lunch, come here – and come hungry.

Udon Maruka is a very popular udon shop in Jimbocho that has captivated the taste buds of many udon fans. Once you experience the taste, you will understand why they are praised as the best in Tokyo. The restaurant’s reasonable prices are also a great point for those on a budget, with a wide variety of dishes priced around 500 yen, making it easy to enjoy a luxurious experience.

Located at the heart of Chiyoda City, Tokyo in 3 Chome-16-1 Kanda Ogawamachi, Udon Maruka is a quaint noodle establishment nestled within the warm embrace of three tastefully crafted Noren banners. Neatly tucked away with a modest seating arrangement for approximately 12 guests, this noodle shop offers a cozy, vantage point into its bustling kitchen. Contact: (813) 3294-1320

If you’re ever wandering the streets of Jinbocho and happen upon a white noren (curtain over the doorway) with a long line up, line up immediately!. It’ll most likely be Udon Maruka, a no-frills favorite of office workers and students. You’ll get a menu even before entering the doors and your order will be taken while you’re still standing outside.

The last restaurant in this feature is the No. 1 udon restaurant in Tokyo based on reviews on Tabelog, a restaurant information website. The appearance of this udon bowl maybe the most ordinary compared to the udon introduced above. Simple and traditional, but the reviews for the udon are extraordinary when it comes to taste.

A renowned udon restaurant renovated from a stone warehouse over 100 years old. The building, which makes use of the brick stone warehouse as is, is very tasteful and imposing. Inside the restaurant, you can overlook a purely Japanese-style garden from the large windows and fully enjoy the Japanese atmosphere.

Maruka in Tokyo’s Jimbocho district is a popular udon spot run by a chef from Kagawa Prefecture, known for udon. The menu offers traditional options, allowing customization with choices of temperature, broth, toppings, and sides. The freshly made, thick, square-cut udon noodles are served in a light broth.

If you are wandering on the streets of Tokyo and enter an area called Jinbocho, you will see a traditional Japanese food joint. It has curtains over its doorways and a long line of people at all times. That’s the identity of Udon Maruka.

Udon Maruka is another specialty shop where their Udon has a real Sanuki Udon texture, chewy yet soft. The place is very popular that people line up always, but queue lines move pretty fast. Click here to read their Yelp review!

3 Chome-16-1 Kanda OgawamachiChiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0052, Japan(813) 3294-1320. Udon Maruka, a noodle place with a small kitchen bounded by a bar that seats roughly 12 diners, is reached through a triptych of Noren banners.

Udon Maruka in Kanda is by far the best Sanuki udon restaurant in Tokyo, and you’ll have to be prepared to queue for the pleasure of slurping these thick, chewy noodles.