Mensho Kusugami
Takamatsu
Restaurant in Takamatsu, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
This converted house-restaurant in residential Kusugamicho serves Tabelog 100-recognized udon for under JPY 2,000 per head, with counter, table, and tatami seating split across 30 seats. Open 10 AM to 2:30 PM daily except Tuesdays, the venue accepts no reservations and handles both udon and ramen, though the 2024 award was granted strictly for sanuki noodles.
About Mensho Kusugami
Mensho Kusugami in Takamatsu is a casual venue with a spending range of JPY 1,000–1,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024, a regional recognition for udon venues in Kagawa.
What You'll Spend and Where You'll Sit
Expect a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. That makes Mensho Kusugami a relatively approachable stop for travelers comparing Takamatsu dining options.
Booking, Hours, and Best Time to Go
Hours are Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM, with Tuesday closed. Dinner hours are not listed, so plan around the daytime service window.
The Space and the Experience
The dress code is casual. Mensho Kusugami’s recognition is Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024.
Mensho Kusugami is a Takamatsu stop of interest for diners researching udon, given its recognition in the Udon category in Kagawa.
For a broader Takamatsu itinerary, compare Mensho Kusugami with comparable venue options such as Noguchi Noodle Shop, Sanuki Udon Ueharaya Honten, Teuchi Judan Udon Baka Ichidai, Teuchi Udon Okura, or other dining in Takamatsu. For full logistics, use current official or local sources before you go, as only price, hours, casual dress code, and 2024 Tabelog 100 Udon Kagawa recognition are available.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10 AM–2:30 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 2-chome-6-36 Kusugamicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0075, Japan
- Website
- shikoku-np.co.jp/udon/shop/1025
- Phone
- +81 87-880-5496
Venue details
Ambiance
A renovated, house-like noodle shop with natural, relaxed interiors including horigotatsu tatami seating; it feels like a modern yet cozy hideout, more refined than a typical fast udon shop but still casual and welcoming for families and locals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Opened
- 2016
Signature Dishes
- ホルモンのつけうどん (hormone dipping udon)
- ねぎねぎ肉うどん
- 鶏ささみ天ぷらうどん
- ほろほろ牛すじのカレーうどん
- Sanuki chuka soba
- tsukemen-style dipping udon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2-chome-6-36 Kusugamicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0075, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–2:30 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–2:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–2:30 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–2:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–2:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–2:30 PM
Location
2-chome-6-36 Kusugamicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0075, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Noguchi Noodle Shop, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- ノッキングキッチン, Notable alternative
- Sanuki Udon Ueharaya Honten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Teuchi Judan Udon Baka Ichidai, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Teuchi Udon Okura, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Among Takamatsu's Tabelog-recognized udon specialists, Sanuki Udon Ueharaya Honten, Teuchi Judan Udon Baka Ichidai, and Teuchi Udon Okura all cluster in the same sub-JPY 1,000 price band, making the decision less about cost than about seating format and location. Mensho Kusugami edges ahead for groups seeking tatami seating, its three six-person horigotatsu sections and 12-car parking lot suit family celebrations better than the tighter counter-only setups at some peers. Noguchi Noodle Shop operates in a similar price range but sits outside the metro center, adding transit time for travelers anchored near Ritsurin Koen.
For readers chasing pure sanuki focus, Ueharaya Honten and Teuchi Udon Okura stick to single-category udon menus, while Mensho Kusugami's dual udon-and-ramen listing offers a broader noodle program. That flexibility matters less if the goal is Tabelog 100 validation (all three earned the same 2024 award), and it opens options for mixed-preference groups.
Booking difficulty is uniform across this tier: none accept reservations, and all operate limited lunch-only hours. Arriving before 11 AM improves odds at any of them, but Mensho Kusugami's residential location and 12-space parking lot reduce the scramble for street spots that complicates visits to more central options. For travelers prioritizing easy logistics over pilgrimages to historic storefronts, this venue balances award recognition with practical access better than the competition.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Mensho Kusugami?
Mensho Kusugami is in Takamatsu, with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and casual dress. Hours are 10 AM to 2:30 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. It is in Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024.
Is Mensho Kusugami worth the price?
Mensho Kusugami’s price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. It also has Tabelog 100 - Udon - KAGAWA - 2024 recognition, which may make it a useful stop for diners researching udon in Takamatsu.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mensho Kusugami?
The operating window is 10 AM to 2:30 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. No dinner hours are available, so plan for a daytime visit.
What are alternatives to Mensho Kusugami in Takamatsu?
comparable venue options to compare include Noguchi Noodle Shop, Sanuki Udon Ueharaya Honten, Teuchi Judan Udon Baka Ichidai, and Teuchi Udon Okura, along with other dining in Takamatsu. Choose based on your route, current hours, and the details each venue provides directly.
