Tsurutontan, Soemoncho: Osaka’s Giant-Bowl Udon, Open Almost Around the Clock
Tsurutontan is a popular udon chain known for serving its noodles in oversized bowls, and the Soemoncho branch is open nearly around the clock, making it a convenient option late at night or early in the morning. The menu goes well beyond plain udon, with inventive options such as a mentaiko cream udon alongside more traditional curry and kamaage styles, and diners can typically add extra noodles at no charge or choose between thick and thin noodle styles. Beyond udon, the restaurant also serves side dishes such as vegetable sushi and Kobe Tajima beef menchi-katsu along with alcoholic drinks, making it suited to everything from a quick meal between sightseeing stops to a casual group dinner.
- Udon
- Dotonbori
- ¥1,000–3,000
Last updated: 2026-10-05
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Hours
- 11:00 AM to 8:00 AM the next day, daily.
- Address
- 3-17 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0084
Last verified: 2026-10-05. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
What to Order
- Udon served in distinctively large bowls, with options such as curry udon and kamaage udon
- Specific prices not independently confirmed for this guide.
How to Order
- Table service
- Order from an extensive picture menu with many flavor and topping variations.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
3-17 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0084
About 3 minutes on foot from Namba Station (Sennichimae and Sakaisuji Lines).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Tsurutontan, Soemoncho?
- About 3 minutes on foot from Namba Station (Sennichimae and Sakaisuji Lines).
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