Kyoto, Japan｜Benkei Udon - Higashiyama

Small cozy Udon express spot to fill your taste buds with the delicious dashi broth they offer with the perfect udon noodles of your liking. I decided to go with the popular choice of udon, which had beef and spicy roots, with also a onigiri with kelp to finish it off, and not surprisingly at all they managed to surpass my expectations. I have always had an idea of how udon noodles were supposed to taste but this place still managed to change the game completely, definitely worth the try. Also need to mention that there is something about entering a place and being greeted by sweet energetic ladies makes the food much better.

A great local unassuming spot on the main road. Full of all sorts of regulars, but very friendly to visitors, no English, affordable prices, yummy broth and quick service. 2 tables and Scott 8 counter seats. Lunch time seems to be extra popular

Great udon, definitely recommend, it's cash only but the meals are a bit under 1k yen each so no biggie