Taniya

Hailing from the 'udon prefecture' of Kagawa, the friendly Mr Tani operates this smallish but consistently excellent noodle shop in Ningyocho. Upon entering, you won't be able to miss the glass-encased udon-making area, where chefs can be seen pounding the noodles and carefully cutting them up, all by hand of course. The finished product is firm and starchy, going nicely with the additive-free broth and fried-on-order tempura available here. Make sure to order the outsized kakiage, made with enough veg to last you at least half a day.