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    Seikou Udoku

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Seikou Udoku draws noodle purists from across Japan to Uji for chemical-free soupless ramen and handmade wheat noodles. The signature soupless tantanmen delivers numbing Sichuan peppercorn heat, ground sesame paste, and crunchy roasted nuts. Hanging charcoal-smoked pork shoulder completes the bowl.

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    Soupless Tantanmen & Charcoal Chashu Mazesoba (汁なし担々麺・炭火焼チャーシューまぜそば)

    Soupless
    Spicy
    In-house whole-wheat flat noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located in residential Uji. Check their official social media before traveling; morning numbered ticketing operates on busy weekends.

    Operational note: Destination noodle shop in Uji run by former Fukushima Ichiro founder. Posts weekly seat reservation protocols, menu drops, and opening times on Instagram.
    Live announcements:@s.k.u.d.4
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    京都府宇治市宇治池森20-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    In-house whole-wheat flat noodles

    Broth

    Soupless
    Spicy

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Soupless Tantanmen & Charcoal Chashu Mazesoba (汁なし担々麺・炭火焼チャーシューまぜそば)

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    Getting there

    京都府宇治市宇治池森20-1

    14 min from JR Uji

    JR Nara Line, Keihan Uji Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located in residential Uji. Check their official social media before traveling; morning numbered ticketing operates on busy weekends.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Destination noodle shop in Uji run by former Fukushima Ichiro founder. Posts weekly seat reservation protocols, menu drops, and opening times on Instagram.

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    @s.k.u.d.4

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Seikou Udoku

    What is the nearest station to Seikou Udoku?
    JR Uji, about a 14-minute walk away. JR Uji is served by JR Nara Line and Keihan Uji Line.
    What should I order at Seikou Udoku?
    Soupless Tantanmen & Charcoal Chashu Mazesoba (汁なし担々麺・炭火焼チャーシューまぜそば). The kitchen works in Spicy. Noodles: in-house whole-wheat flat noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Seikou Udoku?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Seikou Udoku open?
    11:00–15:00. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Seikou Udoku?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Seikou Udoku?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Seikou Udoku accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.