Kineya Mugimaru

Take a tray, order your udon at the counter, pick out tempura or onigiri as you wish, and head to the cashier. Located on the 1th floor of the Palaceside Building in Takebashi, Kineya Mugimaru operates in this straightforward self-service format, letting diners assemble a meal suited to their hunger and mood that day. Wide windows look out onto the surrounding area, creating an unhurried atmosphere that accommodates solo visitors comfortably.

Hot or Cold Udon Paired with Rice Bowls

The noodles are thick, with a firm and resilient chew that stands out. Classic choices served in dashi broth include kitsune udon and oboro kombu udon, alongside chilled alternatives such as bukkake udon and grated daikon with soy sauce (oroshi shoyu udon). For a more substantial appetite, rice bowl combination sets are available. You can pair your noodles with one of several selections, including egg-bound katsudon, gyutojidon (beef simmered with beaten egg), or a lighter negitoro bowl, making for a hearty midday meal.

Light Meals with Tempura and Rice Balls

On days when a rice bowl feels like too much, adding a piece of tempura or an onigiri provides a simpler option. The broader menu also features items suited to different seasons or cravings, such as champon udon in a thick vegetable-laden broth accented with ginger, rich curry udon, or mentaiko butter udon. Open through the evening on weekdays, the shop serves both office workers seeking a swift lunch and those dropping by for a casual bite after work.