Yamamoto Menzo: Hand-Cut Curry Udon Near Heian Shrine, Reservation Recommended
Yamamoto Menzo is a Kyoto udon restaurant in the Okazaki area, near Heian Shrine, known for its curry udon made with hand-cut noodles. The restaurant is small and reservation is recommended, as it is frequently cited in Kyoto dining guides as a sought-after spot that can have a wait without one. It keeps limited hours, closing in the afternoon on most days and taking a day off on Thursdays plus irregular additional closures.
- Udon
- Okazaki
- ¥1,000–3,000
Last updated: 2026-10-17
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Hours
- Weekdays approx. 10:00-16:00 (last order), Wednesday 10:00-15:30 (last order), weekends/holidays 10:00-17:00 (last order). Closed Thursdays plus irregular additional days.
- Address
- 34 Okazaki Minami-Gosho-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
Last verified: 2026-10-17. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Curry udon (the restaurant's signature dish), made with hand-cut noodles.
How to Order
- Table ordering
- Reservation recommended as the restaurant is small and popular. Primarily a Japanese-language operation -- English support was not independently confirmed for this guide.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 3 / 5
Location
34 Okazaki Minami-Gosho-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
In the Okazaki area near Heian Shrine, eastern Kyoto. No train station is directly adjacent; reachable by bus from central Kyoto.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Yamamoto Menzo?
- In the Okazaki area near Heian Shrine, eastern Kyoto. No train station is directly adjacent; reachable by bus from central Kyoto.
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