01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Just past the roundabout outside Nippori Station sits Udon Oniyanma. The rich aroma of simmering dashi drifting out to the street draws you past the shop curtain, where house-made noodles combine a smooth glide with a pleasant, chewy resilience. Operating from 7:00 in the morning until late at night, the counter serves as a reliable neighborhood fixture for everything from a quick pre-work breakfast to a casual bowl on the way home.
Anchoring the menu are the signature toriten udon, topped with fried chicken tempura, and the combination featuring both chicken and chikuwa fish-cake tempura. Prepared with generous cuts of chicken, the toriten balances a light, airy coating with juicy meat inside. It eats wonderfully submerged in the light, warm broth as the savor of iriko (dried baby sardines) steadily unfolds, though pairing the tempura with chilled bukkake or soy-sauce-dressed noodles provides a refreshing contrast that highlights the noodles' firm, taut bite.
Starting with an unadorned bowl of hot kake udon is an easy way to appreciate the purity of the broth and noodles, with options to customize by adding soft-boiled egg tempura, an onsen egg, or simmered sweet-savory beef. Orders are placed via a ticket-vending machine at the entrance that accepts cashless payments, including transit IC cards and QR-code services. With a layout centered on counter seats where diners can sit down and eat, the shop accommodates both those who need a swift meal on the go and those who want to take their time over a bowl.
