Hinode Udon
Sakyō, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Four-time Tabelog 100 West selection serving rich, lard-based curry udon in a converted house near Nanzenji temples. Lunch-only service, no reservations, 40 seats, JPY 900 for the house special. Walk in before noon or after 2 PM to skip the wait. Worth the trip if you're already visiting the temple quarter; takeout works for the fried chopped udon but dine-in is better for the full curry experience.
About Hinode Udon
Hinode Udon is a Kyoto udon venue, open 11 AM to 3 PM from Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday. The price band is JPY 1,000–1,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Udon - WEST - 2024. Beyond those points, public-facing specifics such as seating style, reservation rules, exact location within Kyoto, dish lineup, payment methods, and wait times are not available. This guide keeps the recommendation narrow and factual. Compared with Tsuruya, the safer distinction is simply that Hinode Udon is a Kyoto udon stop in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range. Do not let unconfirmed format or menu claims drive your choice.
What Is Known Before You Go
The basics are concise: Hinode Udon is in Kyoto, its hours are 11 AM to 3 PM Monday through Saturday, and Sunday is closed. The spend range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Its recognition is Tabelog 100 - Udon - WEST - 2024, which supports treating it as a notable udon venue in the region without adding claims about particular bowls, recipes, ingredients, or ordering strategy.
Takeout, delivery, reservation policy, seating type, accessibility, dietary accommodations, payment methods, or a detailed menu are not available. Those details should be checked directly with the venue before you go. Other Kyoto dining options may fit different needs: cheka and Junsei are separate Kyoto venues, but they should not be treated as direct substitutes for Hinode Udon unless their current menus and hours match what you need.
The Space and the Solo-Diner Experience
Hinode Udon's seat count, room layout, counter availability, table style, family suitability, or solo-diner setup are not available. For that reason, the best planning advice is simple: treat it as a Kyoto udon venue with daytime hours and a modest price band, then confirm any comfort or logistics questions before visiting. If you are comparing it with Tsuruya, focus on your preferred meal plan, timing, and category rather than on claims about the room.
Hours are the most useful planning detail: Hinode Udon is open 11 AM to 3 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and closed Sunday. No additional closure pattern is available. If your Kyoto itinerary depends on a specific day, queue tolerance, payment method, or reservation possibility, confirm those details directly before making the trip.
Hinode Udon's strongest hook is its combination of Kyoto location, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, and inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Udon - WEST - 2024. For other Kyoto dining, consider peers such as Junsei, cheka, or Tsuruya, depending on the kind of meal you want. If you are also considering non-Kyoto venues, Bäckerei Perkeo Alt Heidelberg belongs in a different geographic context and should not be folded into a Kyoto dining route.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒606-8446 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Nanzenji Kitanobocho, ３６
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26000815
- Phone
- +81 75-751-9251
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple, family-run house-restaurant with tatami seating and a relaxed, casual feel, popular with both locals and tourists for an unpretentious lunch near Nanzen-ji.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Special curry udon
- Curry udon with meat
- Wakame curry udon
- Kuzu-kake udon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒606-8446 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Nanzenji Kitanobocho, ３６
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒606-8446 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Nanzenji Kitanobocho, ３６ · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tsuruya, Notable alternative
- Bäckerei Perkeo Alt Heidelberg, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Junsei, Notable alternative
- cheka, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- 瓢亭, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 900 per bowl, Hinode Udon costs less than half the price of Tsuruya or 瓢亭, both kaiseki-focused restaurants in Kyoto that require reservations and formal dress. Hinode doesn't compete in that category, it's a walk-in noodle shop with tatami seating and a three-item menu. The four Tabelog 100 West selections (2017, 2020, 2022, 2024) place it in the same recognition tier as fine-dining peers, but the format and price point are completely different. If you're choosing between Hinode and Junsei, Junsei offers yudofu (tofu hot pot) in a garden setting near the same temples, at similar prices, with easier booking. Hinode is the pick for curry udon; Junsei is the pick for a slower, more scenic lunch.
Bäckerei Perkeo Alt Heidelberg sits in the same JPY 1,000-1,999 price band but serves German bakery goods, bread, pastries, light lunch, making it a non-overlapping option. Cheka operates nearby in Nanzenji and serves tofu-focused kaiseki in a quieter, more intimate setting. Cheka takes reservations, accepts cards, and runs dinner service; Hinode does none of those. For anyone prioritizing convenience, Cheka is easier. For anyone prioritizing curry udon quality and Tabelog credentials, Hinode is the clear choice.
The booking difficulty at Hinode is low, walk in, wait if it's crowded, eat, but the travel difficulty is moderate if you're staying downtown. Tsuruya and Cheka both sit closer to central Kyoto transit, and both accept reservations. If the temple-quarter location works for your itinerary, Hinode is the value pick. If you're downtown and unwilling to travel, skip Hinode in favor of 3TOKU6MI Shijo karasuma ten or another central noodle spot. Hinode's repeat Tabelog recognition justifies the trip for curry udon enthusiasts, but it's not a for anyone building a Kyoto itinerary from scratch.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hinode Udon good for solo dining?
Seating layout, counter availability, or solo-diner setup are not available. Hinode Udon is in Kyoto, is priced at JPY 1,000–1,999, and is open 11 AM to 3 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
What are alternatives to Hinode Udon in Kyoto?
For other Kyoto dining, consider Tsuruya, Junsei, or cheka, depending on your preferred meal style and current hours. They should be compared on details rather than assumed to match Hinode Udon's category or format.
Can I eat at the bar at Hinode Udon?
Is the tasting menu worth it at Hinode Udon?
A tasting menu is not available. Hinode Udon is a Kyoto udon venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, open 11 AM to 3 PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday, and listed in Tabelog 100 - Udon - WEST - 2024.
