Kamaage udon at Gonbee in Gion, Kyoto.

Kamaage udon

One of the best kamaage udon I ever had!

Kamaage udon is served in a hot pot with hot water, accompanied by a bowl of dipping sause, quail egg, grated ginger, and chopped spring onion. This is from one of the best udon/soba restaurant called Gonbee (権兵衛) in Gion (祇園), Kyoto. If you have a chance to go to Kyoto, you should have this! I recommend it.

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