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UdonKoenji Station3 min walk

Tokoi

とこ井

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Savor extra-thick handmade noodles, so chewy your jaw might ache, in a rich pork broth dipping soup tucked away in a Koenji back alley.

  • Nikujiru tsuke udon is the signature dish
  • Chewy, extra-thick noodles
  • Choice of noodle thickness and temperature
  • Wide variety of dipping broths
  • Solo-diner friendly
  • Open continuously from lunch
  • Small shop with 8 counter seats
  • Comfortable non-smoking environment throughout

Just a short walk from Koenji Station, tucked quietly into a back alley off the shopping street, Tokoi is a Musashino udon specialty restaurant with only 8 counter seats. Its signature dish is nikujiru tsuke udon, pairing extra-thick handmade noodles with a rich soy sauce-based dashi dipping broth infused with branded pork, scallions, and deep-fried tofu, creating a bowl where you scoop up the flavorful broth with noodles that exude the scent of wheat as you chew. Using the meal ticket machine, it is fun to choose your preferred style, from extra-thick to thin noodles or limited-edition himokawa, served cold or hot, as well as the spice level. There is also a rich variety of dipping broths, including a country-style broth with mushrooms and fried eggplant, a wakame and mekabu seaweed broth, and a sweet and spicy meat broth. Even the regular portion is satisfyingly filling, and many customers find the price—keeping within ¥1,000—well worth it. The atmosphere of watching the artisan quietly knead and boil noodles right in front of you makes it perfect for days when you want to dine alone and focus on your meal. Finishing the meal by diluting the remaining dipping broth with udon cooking water to drink it up is also a beloved tradition unique to this shop.

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Details

Cuisine
Address
4-7-5 Koenjiminami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0003, Japan (Kumano Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都杉並区高円寺南4-7-5 久万乃ビル 1F

Nearest station
Phone
03-5913-8809
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
  • E-moneyAccepted(Transit IC card (Suica etc.), Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD, QUICPay)
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay, d Barai, Rakuten Pay, au PAY)
Seats
8 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
February 26, 2013

Opening hours

MonClosed
Tue–Fri
  • 11:00–16:00
  • 17:00–21:00Last order 20:45
Sat–Sun
  • 11:00–21:00Last order 20:45
Holidays
  • 11:00–16:00
  • 17:00–21:00Last order 20:45

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

Features & facilities

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

Map & access

4-7-5 Koenjiminami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0003, Japan (Kumano Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都杉並区高円寺南4-7-5 久万乃ビル 1F

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