Super authentic! The noodles are super chewy and have a great bite. The rich sauce is super flavorful and makes the whole dish really satisfying. Portions are pretty big, so it's a great value. The place has a simple, homey vibe and the staff are really friendly. If you love udon, you definitely have to try this spot!
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Genji (Yoshida Udon)
A popular spot for Yoshida Udon, known for its owner’s carefully crafted broth and noodles with an exceptional smooth texture.
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Located in the Fuji-Yoshida area of Yamanashi Prefecture, Genji is a well-known restaurant where you can savor Yoshida Udon, a local specialty famous for its exceptionally firm noodles-often said to be the hardest in Japan. The noodles are known for their chewy texture and rich flavor that deepens with every bite, enhanced by the umami of the broth.
At Genji, the former chef-owner crafts a distinctive soup that blends soy sauce and miso, paired with smooth, springy noodles that slide pleasantly down the throat. The menu includes hot udon, dipping-style udon, and chilled tanuki udon (with tempura flakes), but the most popular dish is the Niku-Ten Udon. In the Fuji-Yoshida area, where horse meat is part of the local food culture, the “niku” (meat) topping naturally refers to simmered sweet-and-savory horse meat, served alongside crispy tempura and a generous helping of blanched cabbage-another hallmark of Yoshida Udon. Add a touch of suridane, a fragrant sesame chili paste, to elevate the flavor.
A nice bonus is the limited complimentary hot spring egg (onsen tamago)-mix it into your udon for an extra-rich and mellow taste experience.
Highlights
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A local restaurant in Fujiyoshida City specializing in Yoshida Udon.
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Known for the owner’s carefully crafted soup, developed from his background as a former chef.
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The signature dish is Niku-Ten Udon (udon with horse meat and tempura).
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The interior decorations, handmade by the owner’s wife, are also worth a look.
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The most popular Niku-Ten Udon comes with generous toppings.
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The Niku Tsuke Udon (dipping-style udon with meat) is also highly recommended.
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Arrive early to get the complimentary hot spring egg (onsen tamago).
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The restaurant offers tatami seating for a relaxed dining experience.
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Look for the white noren curtain at the entrance.
Official FAQs
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
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No.
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
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No.
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Can I get take-out?
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Yes.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
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Yes, it is.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
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No, it isn’t.
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Are there any smoking areas?
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There is outdoors smoking area.
Reviews
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 源氏
- Postal Code
- 403-0009
- Address
- 2-6-29 Fujimi, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi
- Telephone
- 0555-23-1921
- Closed
- Mondays (If it is a national holiday, the next day is closed)
- Business Hours
- 11:00am - 1:30pm
- Budget
- 1,000yen
- Access
- About 8 minutes walk from the Fujikyuko Line’s Yoshiike-onsenmae Station.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted