Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Butaya

Name: Butaya
Address: 4 Chome-19-19-23 Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo 167-0043, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-6762-7665

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Six-Seat Udon

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About Butaya

A six-seat udon counter in Suginami recognized across three Tabelog 100 cycles, open only Monday, Thursday, weekends for lunch. Hand-cut noodles, no reservations, cash-only service keep the format tight and the wait times unpredictable—arrive before 11:30 AM or plan to queue.

Butaya is a Tokyo venue with a very limited published schedule and a modest listed price range. Among Tokyo dining options, it stands out mainly for practical planning reasons: the verified hours are Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, with Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday listed as closed.

Because the verified public details are limited, diners should avoid assuming specifics about seating, reservations, payment methods, menu format, or access beyond what is confirmed. The safest plan is to treat Butaya as a short-hours Tokyo stop and check current conditions before making a special trip.

Why It Earned Tabelog Recognition

Butaya is listed in Tabelog 100 - Udon - EAST - 2024. That confirmed recognition gives the venue a clear point of interest for diners tracking Tabelog-selected udon destinations in eastern Japan.

The verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Other venues such as Kitaya, Boulangerie SOO SEE JI, Isshin Niyou, Misokko Fuku, Ooiwa Shokudo may be useful comparison points for travelers building a broader itinerary, but Butaya’s specific appeal should be judged on its own confirmed details: Tokyo location, limited daytime hours, the 2024 Tabelog udon recognition, the listed price band.

What to Know Before Visiting

The most important planning detail is the schedule. Butaya is listed as open from 11 AM to 2:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. The verified information does not confirm dinner service, take-out, delivery, reservations, seating capacity, payment policy, or dietary accommodations.

For first-time visitors, that means keeping expectations simple. Plan around the published daytime window, allow flexibility, avoid relying on unverified assumptions about service style or availability.

The verified price band, JPY 1,000–1,999, makes Butaya a relatively accessible stop by Tokyo dining standards. The limited schedule, however, matters as much as the price: if your plans do not line up with the listed hours, consider another Tokyo dining option or one of the comparable venue venues instead.

At a glance: Butaya is in Tokyo, listed at JPY 1,000–1,999, open Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, recognized in Tabelog 100 - Udon - EAST - 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Butaya?

The verified information does not confirm whether Butaya has bar seating, counter seating, or table seating. Plan only around the confirmed Tokyo location, listed hours, price range.

Can Butaya accommodate groups?

Group accommodations are not confirmed in the verified information. If you are visiting with several people, keep plans flexible or consider another venue such as Kitaya.

Does Butaya handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodation policies are not confirmed in the verified information. If you have allergies or specific dietary needs, confirm directly before visiting or choose another option such as Boulangerie SOO SEE JI.

Is lunch or dinner better at Butaya?

The verified hours are Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM. Butaya is listed as closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, no dinner hours are confirmed.

What should a first-timer know about Butaya?

Butaya is in Tokyo, has a verified price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, is listed in Tabelog 100 - Udon - EAST - 2024. The verified information does not confirm seating style, reservations, payment methods, or detailed menu format.

How far ahead should I book Butaya?

Reservation availability is not confirmed in the verified information. Plan around the listed hours and keep a backup option, such as Isshin Niyou, if your schedule is tight.

Location

4 Chome-19-19-23 Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo 167-0043, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Butaya

Worth the Price? Butaya vs. Peers

Venue	Price
Butaya	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Misokko Fuku	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Boulangerie SOO SEE JI	- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Isshin Niyou	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Kitaya	- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Ooiwa Shokudo	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

Misokko Fuku, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Boulangerie SOO SEE JI, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Isshin Niyou, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Kitaya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Ooiwa Shokudo, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

At JPY 1,000–1,999, Butaya sits in the middle of Tokyo's Tabelog-recognized noodle tier, matching Isshin Niyou and Misokko Fuku but charging more than Kitaya or Boulangerie SOO SEE JI, both under JPY 1,000. The three-day operating schedule and six-seat capacity make it harder to book than any of these peers, all of which offer more flexible hours and walk-in availability. If timing or group size conflicts with the counter format here, Isshin Niyou provides similar udon quality with less logistical friction.

Ooiwa Shokudo operates at a slightly higher price point, JPY 2,000–2,999 for dinner, but opens more days per week and accepts larger parties, making it the better choice for groups or travelers with tight schedules. For solo diners or pairs willing to queue on Monday or Thursday mornings, Butaya's counter offers the most focused udon experience in this, though the scarcity premium means missed service windows can derail lunch plans entirely.

The short answer: if flexibility matters more than format, book Isshin Niyou or Misokko Fuku instead. If hand-cut noodles at a six-seat counter justify the wait and the cash-only inconvenience, arrive before 11:30 AM and bring exact change.