Ga Ryu Udon

The signature attraction at Ga Ryu Udon is the vivid green noodles, kneaded with local edona greens to give them a distinctive hue and a firm, satisfying chew. In the tempura udon, these noodles arrive in an elegant, clear dashi broth accompanied by crisp, freshly fried tempura. Diners can fine-tune the broth to their taste with seasonings like yuzu peel, yuzu togarashi, scallions, and matcha salt.

The midday noodle menu features variations such as edona vegetable kakiage udon, toro-tama udon with poached egg and grated yam, and tender stewed meat udon, each served with a piece of tea-infused inari sushi. Rice dishes are also available, including a tender pork loin katsuju served piping hot, beef curry accompanied by salad, soup, and seasonal dessert, and the kama gozen set with clear soup and pickled vegetables.

For a leisurely dessert or an afternoon pause, the cafe menu turns to traditional Japanese sweets. Options include the matcha waffle—crisp and served with a choice of vanilla or green tea ice cream alongside matcha syrup—as well as shiratama zenzai, Uji matcha warabi mochi, and classic anmitsu.

With full table service and a calm, hushed atmosphere, the dining room suits solo lunches as comfortably as small gatherings. Operating Monday through Saturday from 11:00 to 15:00, it makes a reliable choice for a quiet midday meal in the Nippori and Sendagi area.