Fodor's Travel

"Misonikomi udon (noodles in a miso-based broth with green onions and mushrooms) dominates the menu at this simple restaurant. A big, steaming bowl of this hearty, cold-chasing specialty starts at ¥1,055, though you can pay a little extra to top it off with something like a raw egg."

Lonely Planet

"This is the place to go to for soupy miso-nikomi udon – the chain, which began here, has been doing it since 1925."

Expat Gourmand

"We all enjoyed the slightly chewy noodles served with the robustly flavoured miso-based broth. This lunch was a great start of our foodie experience in Nagoya."

Chris Glenn

"One of the best places to try Miso Nikomi Udon is at one of Nagoya’s oldest and most famed Miso Nikomi Udon specialty restaurants, Yamamotoya. The Yamamotoya chain are a regional favorite, and that means that sometimes you may have to queue up to get in. The wait will be worth it however, as the noodles are filling, the prices are reasonable, the service is good, and you’ll be genuinely surprised at the taste of Nagoya!"

Lena Scheidler

"The firm noodles fit perfectly with the Miso based flavorful broth and the egg gives extra texture and creamy flavor. My first experience eating Miso Nikomi Udon at Yamamotoya Honten in Nagoya was great, and I will definitely be coming back for more. Miso Nikomi Udon is a true staple of Nagoya and there isn’t a local who hasn’t heard of Yamamotoya. This makes it the perfect place to experience Nagoya like a local."