Imai Honten
8.2Friend Score / 10#8 of 18 Restaurants in Osaka
$$
Known forUdonHistoric RestaurantDotonbori Classic
A venerable udon institution on Dotonbori that has been serving refined Osaka-style udon since 1946. The broth is a masterclass in dashi — delicate, golden, and deeply savory — and the kitsune udon and tanuki udon are benchmark versions. The tatami dining rooms feel genuinely old Osaka; service is formal and unhurried.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.2/10- Value8.0
- iconic6.5
- excellence8.5
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility8.0
Nearby in Ask Osaka
- Mizuno (Okonomiyaki)Restaurant0.05 km · 1 min walk
- Hozenji Yokocho AlleyAttraction0.06 km · 1 min walk
- Dotonbori Imai (Kitsune Udon)Restaurant0.07 km · 1 min walk
- Daruma Honten (Tsuruhashi)Restaurant0.1 km · 1 min walk
- Chibo DotonboriRestaurant0.11 km · 1 min walk
Where to stay near Imai Honten
Compare hotels & stays on Booking.com · doesn’t affect the Friend Score