Yamamoto Menzou is a traditional Kyoto udon noodle shop with burdock tempura udon and cold dipping noodles among its signatures.
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- Address
- 京都府京都市左京区岡崎南御所町34
- Phone
- +81757441876
- Website
- yamamotomenzou.com
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Traditional Kyoto udon noodle shop
Traditional Kyoto udon noodle shop defines the format at Yamamoto Menzou. Casual service and quick-bite pacing make it fit plans built around udon without a long meal.
Burokku tempura udon and cold dipping noodles
Burokku tempura udon, cold udon with dipping sauce, Akai Menzou Special seafood/bonito dashi, and a fried set with cold udon give the order a clear noodle-and-tempura focus.
Tabelog 100 and OAD Casual in Japan
Tabelog placed it at number 87 in Tabelog 100 with 4pts in 2024. Opinionated About Dining ranked it number 124 in Casual in Japan for 2026.
Budget and Context
Comparable venues at a glance for context.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamamoto Menzou | $ | , | Sakyō, Traditional Kyoto udon noodle shop | |
| 京ゆば工房 | Higashiyama, Kyoto Yuba Workshop | $ | , | |
| Kamo Mitarashi Chaya | $ | , | Sakyō, Traditional Japanese sweets café & mitarashi dango shop | |
| Kaidashi Men Kitada | Shimogyō, Shellfish Ramen | $ | , | |
| Kansen Do | $ | , | Higashiyama, Traditional Japanese Wagashi & Sweets | |
| Menya Yuko | Nakagyō, Japanese Ramen | $ | , |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #124
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog 100 #87 · No. 87
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Udon - WEST - 2024
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Classic
- Lively
- Low Profile Address
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- Family
- Standalone
A small, always-busy udon shop in a traditional two-story roadside building, with simple classic decor and a warm, bustling atmosphere centered on hearty bowls and quick turnover.