Wakashachiya Nagoya Station Esca Branch

Wakashachiya Nagoya Station Esca Branch is a well-known eatery specializing in curry udon, located conveniently within the Esca underground shopping area at Nagoya Station. Established in 1987, this beloved shop continues to draw crowds seeking its signature flavors.

The restaurant's famous Curry Udon uses a secret blend of aromatic curry powder made from carefully selected spices. The distinctive, chewy thick noodles perfectly capture the rich curry roux, delivering an ideal balance of spiciness, depth, and sweetness in every bite. The curry’s base is an expertly crafted, daily-prepared Japanese-style broth made from seafood and chicken bones, adding layers of complexity to the dish.
Ingredients are meticulously chosen—seasonal, aromatic green onions, pork sourced from Sugimoto, a well-established supplier with over 120 years of history, and fried tofu (abura-age) specially made by Kusumura, a tofu maker established in 1914.

Beyond curry udon, the shop also offers other Nagoya specialties like tenmusu (rice balls with shrimp tempura), crispy fried chicken wings (tebasaki), and miso katsu, providing an excellent opportunity to casually enjoy authentic Nagoya cuisine.