うどん茶房 KAKAYA at Go Shinjuku
Location: Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−1−5 ルミネ新宿LUMINE1 7F
LUMINE Shinjuku 1
Udon Sabo KAKAYA is an udon and tempura restaurant on the seventh floor of Lumine Shinjuku 1, serving handmade noodles in a golden dashi broth.
Udon Sabo KAKAYA is an udon and tempura restaurant on the seventh floor of Lumine Shinjuku 1, serving handmade noodles in a golden dashi broth.
Udon Sabo KAKAYA is an udon and tempura restaurant located on the seventh floor of Lumine Shinjuku 1, directly connected to JR Shinjuku Station's south exit. The restaurant is operated by BYO, a dining group that runs multiple Japanese cuisine brands, and it specialises in udon noodles served in a golden dashi broth prepared fresh each day.The menu centres on udon dishes paired with tempura and tempura rice bowls, using whole wheat flour noodles for a heartier texture. Tempura is fried to order, and the restaurant offers combination sets that allow diners to sample both udon and tempura donburi in a single meal, alongside a range of rice dishes and side dishes.
Opening hours run from 11:00 to 22:00, with last orders at 21:15, and the restaurant follows the Lumine building's closure schedule. The Lumine 1 location means the restaurant is reachable without going outdoors, making it a convenient choice during rainy or hot weather, and the south exit connection places it within a one-minute walk of JR and Keio Line platforms.
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Overall Rating
Based on 125 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
WS
Obviously the waiters forgot our order and we have been waiting for 40mins. Seeing people nearby late come but still got the same dish earlier than us. The tempura came in cold. …
Mel
Terrible service. After we sat down we had to wait 15 minutes for water. The waitress completely ignored us, but did serve customers that came after us. Every time she walked past our table she looked another way. We tried to get her …
Positive Reviews
Vipasiri
Variety Japanese food, menu are handmade udon, assorted tempura etc.
Sara
We stumbled across this restaurant while trying to find another one, and Im so glad we did! We generally do not like udon but this place had special udon such as the creamy dandan tantan udon and i had an amazing pork and eggplant dipping udon. Their tempura was also amazing. This was the last meal of our trip to japan and i LOVED it!
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うどん茶房 KAKAYA
Kakaya Udon Sabo Signage
A close-up photo of a shop sign mounted on the exterior wall above an entrance. The sign is oval-shaped with a black border and white background, featuring Japanese characters (うどん茶房), the English name 'KAKAYA', and '-UDON SABO-' below it. Decorative wave patterns are at the bottom. Below the sign, part of a brick facade and wooden trim are visible.
Kakaya Udon Sabo Signage
A close-up photo of a shop sign mounted on a wooden wall. The sign is oval-shaped with a black border and white background. It features Japanese characters 'うどん茶房' (Udon Chabou) at the top, followed by the English name 'KAKAYA', and '-UDON SABO-' below it. Decorative wave-like lines are visible at the bottom of the sign.
Kakaya Udon Shop Sign
A close-up photo of a shop sign mounted on wooden wall paneling above an entrance. The sign is oval-shaped with black border and white background, displaying Japanese characters 'うどん茶房' (Udon Cha-ya), the English name 'KAKAYA', and '-UDON SABO-' below it. Decorative curved lines resembling noodles or waves are at the bottom. Below the sign, part of a brick wall and warm lighting from inside the shop are visible.
Tempura Bowl with Salmon Roe
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Japanese Noodle Display
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Ramen Bowl with Greens and Minced Meat
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Udon and Tempura Meal
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Udon and Tempura Meal
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Ramen Bowl with Side Dish
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Food Display Case
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Ramen Bowl with Toppings
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Display
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Interior of Kakuya Restaurant
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Restaurant Interior with Brick Wall and Red Seating
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Fruit Cake with Whipped Cream
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Japanese Dining Table with Hot Pot and Utensils
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Restaurant Interior with Red Chairs and Paper Lanterns
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Sashimi and Avocado Salad Bowl
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Salad Bowl with Dressing
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Kakaya Restaurant Interior View
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Creamy Noodle Soup with Greens and Bacon Bits
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Bowl of food with egg yolk and tofu
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Tempura Rice Bowl with Side Dishes
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Noodle Bowl with Toppings
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Hot Pot with Vegetables and Tofu
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Page
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Noodle Bowl with Toppings
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Udon Menu Display
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Udon Noodle Bowl with Tempura
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Egg Tofu Dish with Side Dishes
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Bowl of Meat and Greens over Rice
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Udon Shop Interior
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Japanese Udon Meal with Tempura
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Kakaya Grand Menu
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Creamy Soup with Salmon and Avocado
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Yudofu or similar Japanese noodle dish
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Page
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Udon Soba KAKAYA Interior View
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Display
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Tempura and Soup Set
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Matcha Dessert Bowl
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Udon Shop Interior
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Tempura Menu Display
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Japanese Restaurant Menu Page
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Udon Menu Display
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Pasta with Tomato and Basil
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Eggplant and Tofu Soup with Cilantro
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Kakaya Interior View
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Restaurant Interior with Orange Chairs and Hanging Lamps
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Udon and Tempura Meal
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Restaurant Interior with Red Chairs and Wooden Tables
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Tuna Donburi with Roe
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Tempura Bowl with Side Dishes
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Food Display and Menu Boards
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Restaurant Interior Display
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Lunch Menu Display
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Bowl of Udon with Tofu and Greens
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