Kitsune An
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A seven-seat udon counter in Ginza that accepts walk-ins only and charges JPY 1,000–1,999 per head. Tabelog 100 Udon EAST 2024 recognition for hand-cut noodles and transparent prep, with no reservations, cash-only payment, weekend hours ending at 3:30 PM. Solo diners and spontaneous visits work better here than group bookings.
About Kitsune An
Kitsune An is a Tokyo venue with a JPY 1,000–1,999 price band, casual dress code, published hours that include daytime service daily and evening service Monday through Friday. Its recognition includes selection for the Tabelog 100 Udon EAST list in 2024, making it a useful stop to consider for travelers comparing accessible Tokyo dining options.
Tabelog 100 recognition and the basics
Kitsune An is listed in Tokyo and was selected for the Tabelog 100 Udon EAST list in 2024. Key basics include a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, casual dress code, separate daytime and evening periods on weekdays.
For specific planning details such as seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, menu items, service format, contact the venue directly. Kitsune An sits at an accessible price point for Tokyo and has 2024 Tabelog 100 Udon EAST recognition. If you're comparing it with other named options such as Koran or 二葉鮨, use each venue's price, hours, dress code, accolades to guide expectations.
When to go and what to know
Hours are Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM, with Saturday and Sunday service from 11 AM–3:30 PM. That means weekday visits can be planned for either daytime or evening service, while weekend visits should be planned for the daytime service window only.
Kitsune An is in Tokyo. If you are planning a broader Tokyo dining day, it can be considered alongside other venues such as Coffee Senmon Ten Sanjikken Ginza honten, ル ボーズ, L'ibisco Ginza ten, Koran, or 二葉鮨.
Reservations: Contact the venue directly. Dress: Casual. Budget: JPY 1,000–1,999. Payment: Confirm directly. Hours: Monday–Friday 11 AM–3:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM; Saturday–Sunday 11 AM–3:30 PM. Location: Tokyo. Group size: Confirm directly.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 3 Chome−8−13 光生ビル 2F
- Website
- kitsunean.com
- Phone
- +81 3-6264-4715
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate second-floor counter with only a handful of seats, subdued and quiet, where guests linger over carefully made udon in a relaxed, traditional-feeling setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Kake udon
- Kitsune udon
- Curry udon
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 3 Chome−8−13 光生ビル 2F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- ル ボーズ, Notable alternative
- 二葉鮨, Notable alternative
- L'ibisco Ginza ten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Coffee Senmon Ten Sanjikken Ginza honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Koran, JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999, Kitsune An undercuts most Tabelog-recognized udon shops in central Tokyo while maintaining award-list execution. Koran charges JPY 40,000–49,999 for its tasting-menu format, which buys you multi-course finesse and reservations months out; Kitsune An delivers noodle precision without the ceremony or the lead time. Coffee Senmon Ten Sanjikken Ginza honten sits in the same price tier (JPY 1,000–1,999) and similarly skips reservations, making it a peer for casual Ginza stops, though coffee service moves faster than noodle prep, so queues clear quicker there during lunch rush.
二葉鮨 and ル ボーズ occupy different price and format lanes but share the neighborhood. If you're booking sushi or French for dinner, Kitsune An works as a midday counterbalance, quick, inexpensive, tactile. L'ibisco Ginza ten (under JPY 999) offers the lowest check in this, though it lacks the Tabelog credential and noodle focus that define Kitsune An's appeal.
Choose Kitsune An if you want Tabelog-level udon without advance booking, are traveling solo or as a pair, prefer counter transparency to private rooms. Skip it if you need reservations, plan to bring a group of four or more, or want weekend dinner service. For walk-in value in Ginza's award-listed noodle category, this is the tightest option.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Kitsune An?
Kitsune An has daytime hours every day from 11 AM–3:30 PM. Evening hours run Monday through Friday from 5–8:30 PM; no evening hours are listed for Saturday or Sunday.
What should I order at Kitsune An?
Plan around its Tabelog 100 Udon EAST 2024 recognition and JPY 1,000–1,999 price band.
