Bukkake udon, with tempura shrimp and a cup of sauce waiting to be poured on
Bukkake Udon (ぶっかけうどん), . The Kurashiki brand of udon carries influence from Edo-period Tokyo, courtesy of the local business magnates who did trade with the shogunate. Today, Kurashiki natives will tolerate no other noodles. The sauce is served separately, so customers can pour it (bukkakeru) onto the noodles themselves. This popular chain has eight locations in the city, including four surrounding JR Kurashiki Station; hours vary, but the HQ at 2-3-23 Achi-dori (7AM-9PM) is the easiest to find. Look for the distinctive yellow and black logo.¥600. �
Higashi-da, 2-2-18 Achi-dori, ☎ +81 086-427-2248. M-Sa 5PM-11PM. Excellent seafood and other Japanese cuisine in an old, traditional restaurant. Let the chef decide (omakase) the sushi for �5000, although anago oshizushi (made with eel) is a specialty. �
Kana Izumi, 8-33 Hon-machi, ☎ +81 086-421-7254, . Tu-Su 10AM-8:30PM. A noodle shop in the atmospheric surroundings of the Bikan area.Prices vary — bowls of udon or tempura start from ¥550, while sets are available from ¥3500. �
La Cenetta (ラ・チェネッタ), 1700 Funagura-cho, ☎ +81 086-434-3069. Japanese pizzerias are famously creative (and sometimes bizarre) with their choice of pizza toppings, but La Cenetta is an exception; chef Sekizen Kohara serves authentic Neapolitan-style pies, made in a small wood oven.¥1000 and up. �
Misokatsu Umenoki, 2-19-3 Achi-dori, ☎ +81 086-422-1282, . 11AM-10PM, closed second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Umenoki serves a Nagoya specialty: breaded, fried (without oil) pork cutlets with a thick, miso-based sauce, usually served over shredded cabbage or noodles.Dishes from ¥1000, with sets from ¥2500. �
Sakura, 10-6 Hon-machi, ☎ +81 086-421-5888. Tu-Su 11AM-4PM. Tasty soba noodles and soup during lunch hours.Dishes from ¥750-¥1580. �
Takadaya, 11-36 Hon-machi, ☎ +81 086-425-9262. 5-10PM daily. A smoky yet fantastic little yakitoriya (grilled chicken kebab joint) in the back alleys of the Bikan Area. Prices are reasonable and the food is fantastic. No English spoken. �
Yae, 5-14 Hon-machi, ☎ +81 086-422-1626, . M-Sa 5PM-11PM. Always packed with locals, Yae serves good seafood and sake, and the talkative staff will be happy to make recommendations.Figure ¥5000 for a filling set and a drink. �
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