An oasis of calm amid Dōtombori's chaos, this venerable udon specialist welcomes you with kimono-clad staff and serves kitsune udon — noodles topped with soup-soaked slices of fried tofu — that defines the genre. The traditional exterior and willow tree outside signal a different pace from the neon madness just steps away. It's one of the area's oldest restaurants and proof that Osaka's culinary soul runs deeper than street food.