Iinoya
Iinocho Higashifuta, Marugame
Restaurant in Marugame, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999
Why go
Tabelog 100-listed sanuki udon shop in a spacious, family-friendly house restaurant. Ranked #16 in Kagawa for 2024, with chewy hand-cut noodles, self-serve format, lunch-only hours (Tuesday–Sunday 10 AM–2:30 PM). Walk-ins only, under JPY 1,000 per head, 50 seats including tatami tables. Five minutes by car from Sakaide IC.
About Iinoya
Iinoya in Marugame is a verified low-price udon stop, listed at JPY 999 or less and open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. It is closed on Mondays. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024 selection, giving it a clear point of recognition without needing to rely on unverified details about seating, service style, access, or individual dishes.
The Room and the Format
Verified public details for Iinoya are limited. What can be stated with confidence is the city, Marugame; the price band, JPY 999 or less; the opening schedule, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM; and the Monday closure. Specific claims about the building, seat count, payment methods, parking, reservations, or table layout are not confirmed here, so travelers should check current local information before visiting.
The short daytime schedule makes timing important: Iinoya is open from 10 AM to 2:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, it is closed on Monday. The verified price band keeps the restaurant in the casual, low-cost range for Marugame dining, but specific menu items and ordering procedures are not confirmed in the available data.
Compared With Other Udon Names
Iinoya can be considered alongside other comparisons names such as Nakamura, Udon Okada, Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya, Teuchi Udon Ayumi, Maido Maido. For Iinoya specifically, the confirmed anchors are Marugame, the JPY 999-or-less price band, the Tuesday-to-Sunday daytime hours, the Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024 listing.
If you are comparing Iinoya with other dining in Marugame, avoid planning around unverified assumptions about seating, parking, signature dishes, or wait times. The safest way to use this listing is as a concise planning note: Iinoya is a low-price Marugame udon venue with verified daytime hours and a confirmed 2024 Tabelog 100 Udon Kagawa recognition.
The Tabelog 100 designation is the main verified recognition attached to Iinoya in the available data. Beyond that, this page does not confirm a ranking position, score, chef, founding year, seat count, service format, or specific dishes. Plan around the confirmed facts: Marugame location, JPY 999-or-less price band, opening hours from 10 AM to 2:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- 1888-1 Iinocho Higashifuta, Marugame, Kagawa 763-0084, Japan
- Website
- eudon.ashita-sanuki.jp
- Phone
- +81 877-25-1891
Planning details
Location
1888-1 Iinocho Higashifuta, Marugame, Kagawa 763-0084, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Udon Okada, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Teuchi Udon Ayumi, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Nakamura, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Maido Maido, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Restaurant context
At under JPY 1,000, Iinoya shares its price tier with Nakamura, Udon Okada, Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya, Teuchi Udon Ayumi, all Tabelog-recognized, all clustered in Marugame or nearby Utazu. The differentiator here is seating: Iinoya's 50 seats and three tatami tables accommodate groups of four or more without the counter-jockeying required at smaller shops. If you're traveling solo or as a couple, Udon Okada and Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya deliver comparable noodle quality with faster turnover and less floor space. For families with young children, Iinoya's explicit family-friendly designation and spacious layout make it the most practical choice in this bracket.
Booking difficulty is uniform across these shops, none accept reservations, all operate lunch-only schedules with peak-hour queues. Iinoya's 10 AM to 2:30 PM window (closed Mondays and the fourth Tuesday) mirrors the regional standard. If you're chasing the shortest wait, arrive before 11 AM or after 1:30 PM. Maido Maido in Takamatsu operates a similar format at the same price point but requires a 20-minute drive east; stick with Marugame's cluster if you're optimizing for udon-per-hour efficiency.
The value proposition is straightforward: Tabelog 100 recognition, sub-JPY 1,000 pricing, a room large enough to handle weekend family traffic. Nakamura and Udon Okada edge slightly higher in local lore, but Iinoya's tatami seating and parking convenience (both adjacent and across the road) make it the safer bet for groups or drivers. Solo diners chasing the fastest noodle fix should cross-shop Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya or Teuchi Udon Ayumi first; if those are full, Iinoya absorbs overflow better than most.
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Compare Iinoya
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Iinoya | - JPY 999 | Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024 · #16 |
| Udon Okada | - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Teuchi Udon Ayumi | - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya | - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Nakamura | - JPY 999 | 2026 Tabelog Silver · #852026 La Liste Top RestaurantsTabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 · #662025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4892025 Tabelog Bronze2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4372023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #114Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Maido Maido | - JPY 999 | No published awards |
A quick look at how Iinoya compares on price and recognition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Iinoya?
Iinoya is in Marugame and is verified as a JPY 999-or-less udon venue. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM and closed on Monday. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024 selection.
What are alternatives to Iinoya?
Other venues to compare with Iinoya include Nakamura, Udon Okada, Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya, Maido Maido, Teuchi Udon Ayumi. This page does not verify their prices, locations, awards, or formats, so compare current details before planning a multi-stop route.
Is lunch or dinner better at Iinoya?
Iinoya is open from 10 AM to 2:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Monday. Dinner service is not represented in the verified hours.
Is Iinoya worth the price?
Iinoya is listed at JPY 999 or less and has verified recognition in the Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024 selection. Those are the confirmed value signals; specific portion sizes, dishes, seating, service details are not verified here.
What should I wear to Iinoya?
No dress code or seating format is confirmed in the verified data. Casual, practical clothing is a reasonable default for a low-price daytime udon stop in Marugame.
