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Daichi no Udon Tokyo Baba

大地のうどん 東京馬場店

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Down an alley off Waseda-dori, encounter disk-shaped burdock tempura blanketing the bowl and translucent, chewy noodles

  • Bowl-covering disk burdock tempura
  • Translucent and chewy noodles
  • Meat and burdock tempura udon is also popular
  • Great value for the generous volume
  • Convenient for solo lunches
  • Easy to visit with children
  • 8 counter seats available
  • Entirely non-smoking for focused dining

Just off Waseda-dori near Takadanobaba Station, at the end of an alley marked by a yellow noren curtain, stands Daichi no Udon Tokyo Baba, whose main branch is in Fukuoka. The specialty is a disk-shaped burdock tempura fried so large it covers the bowl, celebrated for how its crispy batter gradually softens as it absorbs the dashi (Japanese soup stock), letting diners enjoy changes in texture. The noodles possess a distinctive translucent look and chewy springiness, ensuring excellent throat-feel even in a simple zaru or kake bowl. Other popular choices include the niku gobo-ten udon paired with sweet and savory beef, and bukkake udon piled high with vegetable tempura. Because noodles are rolled and tempura is fried upon order, there is some wait, but the restaurant buzzes with lively energy from kitchen sizzling sounds and spirited staff calls. Offering 8 counter seats and table seats, this entirely non-smoking shop is well suited for both solo lunches and family meals.

Details

Cuisine
Address
3-22-14 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan (Habite Hidemi 101)

Address in Japanese: 東京都新宿区高田馬場3-22-14 アビテヒデミ 101

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
30 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
March 24, 2016

Opening hours

Mon–Tue
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 14:44
  • 17:30–21:00Last order 20:44
WedClosed
Thu–Sun
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 14:44
  • 17:30–21:00Last order 20:44
HolidaysClosed

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

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Family-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

3-22-14 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan (Habite Hidemi 101)

Address in Japanese: 東京都新宿区高田馬場3-22-14 アビテヒデミ 101

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