Takeya
Bunkyō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100-recognized udon shop serving thin noodles and curry udon in a spacious, izakaya-style room. At JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 for lunch, Takeya offers award-level quality without the formality or price of kaiseki, with sake and shochu pairings available. Four minutes from JR Ochanomizu Station, with table seating for 65 and wheelchair access.
About Takeya
Takeya is a Tokyo venue with pricing in a modest range and a casual dress code. Its hours include daytime and evening opening windows from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. It is also associated with the Tabelog 100 Udon EAST 2024 recognition, so it is a casual Tokyo stop for diners specifically considering Takeya.
Basics
Details for Takeya do not include specific dishes, noodle style, seating layout, drink service, reservation rules, or accessibility features. Takeya operates in Tokyo, has casual dress expectations, its hours cover daytime and evening periods on weekdays and Saturdays.
The practical appeal is therefore simple rather than elaborate. Takeya may suit diners looking for a casual meal in Tokyo within a modest price range. For planning purposes, rely on the opening windows and avoid assuming specific menu items, table arrangements, or booking conditions unless you confirm them directly with the venue.
How It Compares to Other Options
Takeya can be considered alongside other Tokyo dining options. Among comparisons, Amanoya, Jikaseibaisen Coffee Mijinko, Ochanomizu Ogawa Ken, Rangitoto Tokyo, Takeya, à table are distinct venues rather than interchangeable substitutes.
If you are choosing between Takeya and a more formal or different-format meal, compare current hours, price expectations, the type of meal you want before committing. Takeya’s profile is casual, Tokyo-based, modestly priced, with hours spanning daytime and evening windows on most operating days.
Booking and Timing
Takeya’s hours are Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–11 PM, Saturday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Sunday closed. Price information lists JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 and up to JPY 999, so it is best treated as a modestly priced venue while confirming the latest cost details before visiting.
For more Tokyo dining options, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide, and explore Tokyo bars or Tokyo hotels if you're planning a longer stay.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-9-15 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan
- Website
- hosouchiudon-takeya.com
- Phone
- +81 3-5684-0159
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Takeya presents itself as a friendly, casual izakaya-style spot in Ochanomizu, trading on traditional Japanese comfort food rather than slick modern trappings. The short description highlights award recognition and a focus on thin udon and seasonal specialties, so the kitchen leans into classic preparations and changing ingredients. It markets itself as smoke-free, which keeps the atmosphere clean and approachable for a wide range of guests. Proximity to JR Ochanomizu Station (about four minutes) reinforces the easy, everyday quality of the place — a straightforward neighborhood tavern that emphasizes hearty noodles and convivial dining.
Best For
This restaurant is best suited to dinner and casual after-work gatherings where groups share plates and drinks. The listing frames the place as an izakaya-style destination with all-you-can-drink options, making it a natural choice for colleagues or friends looking to linger over multiple small dishes and bowls of udon. Udon enthusiasts and anyone seeking seasonal Japanese specialties will find the menu-focused approach appealing. Its short walk from JR Ochanomizu Station also makes it convenient for travelers or commuters wanting a reliably casual meal close to transit.
Ordering Tips
When you visit, prioritize the house udon preparations — the listing calls out thin udon and highlights curry udon among its offerings — and look for the seasonal specialties that rotate with ingredients. The venue advertises all-you-can-drink and online reservations; booking ahead is sensible for groups and for securing an evening slot. Note that the restaurant is non-smoking, which affects the dining environment. Because it presents itself as izakaya-style, expect shareable plates and communal ordering rather than a single-course formal meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and lively udon-izakaya atmosphere with counter and table seating, suited to everyday meals and relaxed drinking parties rather than formal dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Ebi Ten Curry Udon (shrimp tempura curry udon)
- Kake-jiru Udon (simple broth udon)
- Seasonal limited-edition udon
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-9-15 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ochanomizu Ogawa Ken, 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
- Amanoya, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Rangitoto Tokyo, Notable alternative
- à table, French, ¥¥¥
- Jikaseibaisen Coffee Mijinko, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Takeya's thin noodles and izakaya format set it apart from most Tabelog 100 udon peers. Ochanomizu Ogawa Ken, a five-minute walk away, offers a similar price range (JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999) but focuses on traditional thick-cut udon without the curry or izakaya angle. If you prefer classic Kanto-style udon and don't need the drink pairing, Ogawa Ken is slightly more straightforward. Amanoya, another nearby option, undercuts Takeya at under JPY 999 for lunch but lacks the Tabelog pedigree and the spacious seating, it's faster, cheaper, more utilitarian.
For diners who want a more polished meal, à table offers French cuisine at the ¥¥¥ tier, a completely different format and price point. Rangitoto Tokyo and Jikaseibaisen Coffee Mijinko round out the area's dining options, but neither competes directly with Takeya's noodle-focused menu. If you're planning a multi-course dinner or date night, look elsewhere; if you want award-recognized udon with room to breathe and a drink in hand, Takeya is the clear choice in this part of Bunkyo.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Takeya?
Takeya has daytime and evening hours on Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. The listed hours are 11 AM–3 PM, then 5–11 PM on weekdays and 5–10 PM on Saturdays. Choose based on your schedule, confirm current details before visiting.
What should I wear to Takeya?
Casual clothing works fine. The dress code is casual, so formal attire is not required.
What should I order at Takeya?
What should a first-timer know about Takeya?
Takeya is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, is closed on Sundays. Hours are 11 AM–3 PM and 5–11 PM Monday through Friday, 11 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM on Saturday.
Can Takeya accommodate groups?
Seating capacity or table-layout information for Takeya is not available. If you are visiting with a group, confirm availability directly with the venue before you go.
