Butsu no Udon
Utsunomiya
Restaurant in Utsunomiya, Japan
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Price
$1–10per person
Why go
Butsu no Udon is a smart low-cost pick in Utsunomiya when you want a focused udon meal rather than a long dinner. Treat it as a quick anchor for lunch or early evening, then cross-shop Gyo Tendo Shinboro-do ten, Koran, or BAR CHAMONIX depending on whether the next stop should be casual, equally cheap, or drinks-led.
About Butsu no Udon
Butsu no Udon is a low-price option in Utsunomiya, with a price range of JPY 999-999. It is best considered as a practical stop in a broader city food plan.
The useful planning facts are simple: Butsu no Udon is in Utsunomiya, has lunch and dinner operating windows on most open days, and is closed on Wednesday. If the trip is anchored around Utsunomiya's broader food circuit, pair this with the full Utsunomiya restaurants guide rather than treating one meal as the whole plan.
Use it as the low-cost anchor in a two-visit Utsunomiya plan
The clearest reason to shortlist Butsu no Udon is value. Its price range is JPY 999-999, and its posted hours include both 11:30 AM-3 PM and 5-8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Wednesday is closed, so plan around that rather than assuming daily service.
For comparison planning, Zonjiyasu Kiwami, BAR CHAMONIX, Musshu OGAWA Paipu no Kemuri, Gyo Tendo Shinboro-do ten, and Koran can sit on the same broader shortlist depending on what else you want from the day. Use Butsu no Udon when the priority is a low-cost Utsunomiya stop with clearly posted hours and a narrow, practical role in the itinerary.
Who should choose it, and who should skip it
Choose Butsu no Udon if the price range and Utsunomiya location match what you need. It is also a venue with a recognition signal: Tabelog 100 #38 (2024), listed at 3.6pts.
Skip it if you need to lock in specifics such as a particular seating setup, reservation style, dietary accommodation, take-out service, delivery service, or menu item. For wider planning, use city-level resources rather than stretching this one stop into a full itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒320-0807 Tochigi, Utsunomiya, Matsugamine, 2 Chome−9−3 Tmビル 1階
- Website
- x.com/BUTUWONOUDONFAN
- Phone
- +81 28-639-0477
Venue details
Ambiance
A compact, no-smoking house-style restaurant with counter and table seating that feels like a local hideout, focused on casual, efficient udon dining rather than elaborate decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒320-0807 Tochigi, Utsunomiya, Matsugamine, 2 Chome−9−3 Tmビル 1階
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒320-0807 Tochigi, Utsunomiya, Matsugamine, 2 Chome−9−3 Tmビル 1階 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the goal is another low-cost meal, cross-shop Koran first because it sits in the same budget band. If the meal should feel more like a Utsunomiya casual-food comparison, choose Gyo Tendo Shinboro-do ten instead.
For an evening plan, switch categories: BAR CHAMONIX is the better fit for drinks, while Zonjiyasu Kiwami is the splurge option when budget is less constrained.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Utsunomiya
Butsu no Udon is the value play in this set: it sits at the same low-cost level as Koran, below Gyo Tendo Shinboro-do ten, and far below Zonjiyasu Kiwami. Pick it when the meal should be quick, inexpensive, and food-focused. Pick Zonjiyasu Kiwami when the spend is the point and the meal needs to carry the evening.
Against BAR CHAMONIX and Musshu OGAWA Paipu no Kemuri, the difference is format rather than quality. Those two make more sense for a drinks-led or mood-led stop in the JPY 3,000–3,999 band, while this is the better call when you want the food decision settled fast and cheaply.
For casual daytime planning, compare it most closely with Gyo Tendo Shinboro-do ten and Koran. Gyo Tendo Shinboro-do ten asks for a little more spend, Koran stays in the same budget lane, and Butsu no Udon is the cleanest choice when the brief is simply udon without turning the meal into a project.
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Compare Butsu no Udon
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butsu no Udon | Utsunomiya | Tabelog 100 - Udon - EAST - 2024 · #38 | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| Zonjiyasu Kiwami | Utsunomiya | Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 · #95 | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown |
| BAR CHAMONIX | Utsunomiya | Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 · #15 | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown |
| Gyo Tendo Shinboro-do ten | Utsunomiya | Tabelog 100 - Dumplings - 2024 · #23 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 |
| Koran | Utsunomiya | No published awards | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| Musshu OGAWA Paipu no Kemuri | Utsunomiya | Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 · #21 | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown |
How Butsu no Udon Utsunomiya compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Butsu no Udon?
Assess Butsu no Udon as a low-price Utsunomiya stop rather than around a tasting menu. The key planning facts are its Utsunomiya location, JPY 999-999 price range, posted hours, Wednesday closure, and Tabelog 100 #38 (2024) recognition with 3.6pts.
How far ahead should I book Butsu no Udon?
For timing, plan around the posted hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM-3 PM and 5-8:30 PM; Wednesday is closed.
What should I order at Butsu no Udon?
Treat Butsu no Udon as a low-price Utsunomiya stop, with the price range listed at JPY 999-999.
Can Butsu no Udon accommodate groups?
For group plans, work from the core planning facts: Utsunomiya location, price, hours, Wednesday closure, and Tabelog 100 #38 (2024): 3.6pts.
Is Butsu no Udon worth the price?
It can be worth considering if you want a low-price Utsunomiya option: the price range is JPY 999-999. It also has a recognition signal, Tabelog 100 #38 (2024), listed at 3.6pts.
