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Udon Noodle Restaurant Manda Jiro

うどん 萬田次郎

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Translucent homemade noodles cut and boiled to order, topped with a dramatic burdock tempura that covers the bowl

  • Signature burdock tempura covering the bowl
  • Homemade noodles boiled to order
  • Niku udon with sweet-and-savory beef
  • Seasonal tempura udon
  • Numbered ticket system avoids queuing
  • Welcoming for solo diners
  • 13 U-shaped counter seats
  • Wood-toned retro space

The specialty of Udon Noodle Restaurant Manda Jiro is its homemade noodles, cut and boiled fresh with every order. Inheriting the Buzen Urauchi style originating in Kitakyushu, these glossy, translucent noodles are celebrated for their strong, firm chewiness—a distinct contrast to the soft texture typical of Fukuoka udon. Sliced thin and fried crisp, the signature burdock tempura arrives large enough to cover the bowl, making it an extra topping that guests consistently order. Other popular options include niku udon topped with plenty of sweet-and-savory simmered beef, and pairing your bowl with salted rice balls cooked with sake. Seasonal specials, such as corn kakiage tempura, appear regularly, offering new discoveries each time you visit. Seating consists of just 13 U-shaped counter seats in a retro, wood-toned space filled with the sounds of traditional Japanese instruments, complemented by a numbered ticketing system that lets you wait without standing in line. Many diners also note the courteous service. The restaurant is entirely non-smoking and welcoming to guests with children.

Details

Cuisine
Dishes
Address
1-12-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan (Samsara Dai-3 Gyoen 1F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都新宿区新宿1-12-1 サンサーラ第三御苑 1F

Nearest station
Phone
03-6380-1126
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
¥1,000–¥1,999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express)
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay)
Seats
13 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
February 5, 2022

Opening hours

Mon–Sat
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 15:00
  • 17:00–21:00Last order 21:00
Sun
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 15:00
Holidays
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 15:00
  • 17:00–21:00Last order 21:00

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

1-12-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan (Samsara Dai-3 Gyoen 1F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都新宿区新宿1-12-1 サンサーラ第三御苑 1F

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