Butaya
Suginami, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
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.
About Butaya
Butaya is a Tokyo venue with a limited schedule and a modest listed price range. Among Tokyo dining options, it stands out mainly for practical planning reasons: the hours are Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, with Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday listed as closed.
Diners should avoid assuming specifics about seating, reservations, payment methods, menu format, or access. 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 recognition gives the venue a clear point of interest for diners tracking Tabelog-selected udon destinations in eastern Japan.
The listed 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 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. Do not assume 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 assumptions about service style or availability.
The listed 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 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 4 Chome-19-19-23 Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo 167-0043, Japan
- Website
- butaya.net
- Phone
- +81 3-6762-7665
Venue details
Ambiance
A very small counter-only neighborhood udon shop with a simple, no-frills interior, calm atmosphere, and a focus on quietly enjoying freshly cooked noodles.
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- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Pork meat-juice udon
- Black udon with Kanto-style dipping broth
- White udon with Kansai-style dipping broth
- Pork meat-juice udon souvenir set
Planning details
Location
4 Chome-19-19-23 Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo 167-0043, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Restaurant context
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.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Butaya?
Plan around Butaya’s Tokyo location, listed hours, price range rather than assuming bar, counter, or table seating.
Can Butaya accommodate groups?
If you are visiting with several people, keep plans flexible or consider another venue such as Kitaya.
Does Butaya handle dietary restrictions?
Is lunch or dinner better at Butaya?
Plan for lunch: Butaya is open Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, is listed as closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
What should a first-timer know about Butaya?
Butaya is in Tokyo, has a listed price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, is listed in Tabelog 100 - Udon - EAST - 2024. Do not assume seating style, reservations, payment methods, or detailed menu format.
How far ahead should I book Butaya?
Plan around the listed hours and keep a backup option, such as Isshin Niyou, if your schedule is tight.
