Katsuragi, Nara, Japan｜Kogane

At this price, ✩5 is not good, it's a suka~😄 800 yen (tax included) for tempura rice bowl with two freshly fried shrimp and udon noodles (with grated yam kelp). Is it better to have tempura rice bowl with a little more sauce? (It's just a matter of taste) There are probably pieces of yuzu peel in between the tempura flakes in the udon, giving it a nice aroma and acting as a secret ingredient. I don't know what kind of soup stock it is, but the bonito won out and the kelp didn't overpower it.It was a good salted plum soup, and I drank it all. Most of the people who came to the restaurant ordered without looking at the menu. (Everyone except us are regulars😅) Even though the restaurant is full (the entire restaurant has counters that can seat 8 or 9 people), everyone has already been served, and the food is so fast that you can ask the people waiting (there are waiting chairs behind the counter) to order. Everything is freshly made. The first pickles that came out were also perfectly pickled.

Anyway, it's cheap, fast and delicious. As others have written, your husband's movements are as fast as a god! The first pickles served have a nostalgic taste and are delicious. The tempura is perfectly fried, and the udon maintains its traditional flavor. Although it is not a restaurant where you can relax and enjoy with children, it is a restaurant that can be considered a hidden gem.

The interior of the store, which only has about 10 seats at the counter, is perfectly decorated to allow for one-off operations. You cannot use any electronic money, only cash. The selling point here is amazingly cheap and fast. And it's really delicious for the price! ! The udon set meal is 700 yen including tax and includes udon and tempura bowl. Personally, I recommend the soba set meal. The udon here is known as Osaka udon, which is chewy and fluffy. This style is eaten by soaking up the soup stock. Previously, a customer who asked if the udon noodles could be made firmer was told that it was impossible. Personally, I don't like soft udon, so I choose soba. The soba noodles are soft, but it's a lot better, and the slightly stronger soup goes well with the soba noodles. The tempura bowl with two shrimp is the best. It's so delicious that you can even order just the tempura bowl instead of the set meal. It's amazing what you can get at this price these days. The food comes out as soon as you order, so if you stop by nearby, it's worth a visit. The small store may be difficult for families. It's a great ally for work lunches.