Miyoshi Udon
Takasecho Hiji, Mitoyo
Restaurant in Mitoyo, Japan
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Price
$1–10per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A house udon shop in rural Kagawa, recognized on every Tabelog Udon 100 list since 2018. Lunch-only service (10 AM–2 PM, closed Sundays), walk-ins only, under 1,000 yen. No reservations, no frills: just counter seating and handmade noodles worth the drive for travelers serious about Sanuki udon.
About Miyoshi Udon
Miyoshi Udon is a straightforward Mitoyo stop for travelers looking for an inexpensive meal. Meals are listed at under ¥1,000, dress is casual, and service runs from 10 AM to 2 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024 selection, so the strongest way to frame it is as a budget-friendly udon address with a confirmed 2024 recognition.
A Casual Udon Stop in Mitoyo
Miyoshi Udon should be approached as a casual, daytime restaurant in Mitoyo. The hours are consistent across the week: Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, and closed on Sunday. That makes timing the main practical consideration. If Miyoshi Udon is on your itinerary, plan around the early-day window rather than assuming evening service.
The price point is also part of the appeal. With the listing at under ¥1,000, Miyoshi Udon sits in a very accessible bracket for a meal in Mitoyo.
The clearest recognition attached to Miyoshi Udon is its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024. That is a useful signal for travelers comparing udon options.
For planning, the key facts are enough to decide whether it fits your day: Mitoyo location, casual dress, under-¥1,000 pricing, 10 AM–2 PM hours from Monday to Saturday, and Sunday closure. If you are comparing it with other allowed Pearl-listed names such as Honkaku Teuchi Udon Mori, SIRAKAWA, Kanakuma Mochi, Sanuki Ramen Hamando, or Teuchi Udon Tsuruya, treat each as a separate stop and confirm current details before building a route.
Planning details
- Location
- 1583-1 Takasecho Hiji, Mitoyo, Kagawa 767-0004, Japan
- Website
- mobile.twitter.com/tatsuodx
- Phone
- +81 90-1000-7908
Venue details
Ambiance
A simple, homey hideout-style house restaurant in the countryside with a relaxed, family-run feel and casual daytime crowd.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Opened
- 2011
Signature Dishes
- tori ten bukkake udon (fried chicken bukkake)
- kamatama butter udon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1583-1 Takasecho Hiji, Mitoyo, Kagawa 767-0004, Japan
Planning details
Location
1583-1 Takasecho Hiji, Mitoyo, Kagawa 767-0004, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sanuki Ramen Hamando, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Honkaku Teuchi Udon Mori, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Kanakuma Mochi, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Teuchi Udon Tsuruya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- SIRAKAWA, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Miyoshi Udon sits in the middle of Mitoyo's under-1,000-yen udon tier, where the differentiators are format, hours, and consistency rather than price. Honkaku Teuchi Udon Mori matches the price and the handmade focus but lacks the same depth of recognition, Miyoshi's six-year Tabelog 100 streak gives it a clearer credential if you're choosing between rural shops. SIRAKAWA operates in the same price range but with a slightly broader menu; pick SIRAKAWA if you want more variety, Miyoshi if you want the tighter, more traditional counter experience.
Sanuki Ramen Hamando shifts the category to ramen and stretches the price ceiling to 1,999 yen, which makes it a different kind of stop, less about udon pilgrimage, more about a fuller meal with options. Booking difficulty is comparable across all four (walk-ins only, first-come seating), so the decision comes down to what you're optimizing for: Miyoshi for award-backed udon craft, Honkaku Teuchi for a quieter alternative, SIRAKAWA for menu flexibility, Hamando for ramen instead.
If you're building a day around Kagawa udon and can only hit one or two shops, Miyoshi Udon earns its slot. The format is less forgiving than shops with longer hours or reservation systems, but the consistency and recognition justify the logistical trade-off. For travelers who want the safest bet in the category, this is it.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miyoshi Udon good for a special occasion?
Miyoshi Udon is a casual venue with a price listed under ¥1,000. It is an inexpensive daytime meal in Mitoyo for a formal special-occasion restaurant.
What should a first-timer know about Miyoshi Udon?
Plan around the hours: 10 AM to 2 PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. The price is under ¥1,000, and the dress code is casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Miyoshi Udon?
The operating window is 10 AM to 2 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
What are alternatives to Miyoshi Udon in Mitoyo?
For other dining in Mitoyo, compare current listings and hours before you go. Pearl’s comparisons set also includes Honkaku Teuchi Udon Mori, Kanakuma Mochi, SIRAKAWA, Sanuki Ramen Hamando, and Teuchi Udon Tsuruya, but each should be checked as its own venue rather than assumed to share the same location, hours, or format.
What should I wear to Miyoshi Udon?
Casual dress is appropriate. Comfortable everyday clothing is suitable.
