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Imai Honten

Imai Honten — Dotonbori’s Legendary Udon House

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best: afternoon

contemplative

Founded in 1946 on Dotonbori’s bustling canal street, Imai Honten is Osaka’s most celebrated udon house. The signature kitsune udon — silky noodles in a delicate dashi broth topped with sweet, soup-soaked fried tofu — is considered the definitive version of this Osaka classic. Kimono-clad staff welcome you into a serene tatami interior, a world away from the neon chaos just outside. Look for the traditional wooden façade and the willow tree by the entrance.