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TsuruTonTan

Basin-Sized Bowls, Mentaiko Cream Udon & Free Noodle Upsizing

Prices, ordering steps, payment details, and common mistakes — in one place.

Quick Facts

Feature Details
Japanese nameつるとんたん (TsuruTonTan)
CategoryDining / Artisanal Japanese Handmade Udon, Creative Fusion Noodles & Japanese Washoku Dining Lounge (TsuruTonTan Official Website)
Store CountApproximately 15–20 high-end dining destinations across Tokyo (Roppongi, Ginza, Shibuya Scramble Square 13F, Shinjuku Kabukicho, Haneda Airport T3) and Osaka (Soemoncho Dotonbori, Kitashinchi, Umeda), operated by Kato Pleasure Group (KPG) (Shop Locator)
Ordering StyleUpscale full-service dining: seated at chic wooden tables, tatami private rooms, or panoramic sky-lounge booths; order with staff or via multilingual tabletop tablets; specify noodle thickness (thick or thin) and noodle portion (1 to 3 bundles free!); served in monumental bowls; pay at cashier
Membership Required?No membership or ID required; walk-ins welcome, subject to seating availability. (online reservations recommended for weekend dinners)
Approximate Price RangeDaytime udon bowls ~¥1,200–¥2,500; evening dinner & sukiyaki udon sets ~¥1,800–¥3,800 tax-included (subject to revision); strictly ¥0 additional fee for upsizing noodles up to 3 full bundles (3-Tama Free!); Tax-Free not applicable (dining service / domestic consumption)
Payment MethodsCash, all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay), Japanese transit IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA), and smartphone QR code payments (PayPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, d-Barai, Rakuten Pay)
Multilingual SupportComprehensive full-color English, Chinese, and Korean menus; table tablets feature multilingual switching; international staff across Roppongi, Ginza, and Haneda Airport
TsuruTonTan storefront in Roppongi, Tokyo, with the shop signboard and noren-style signage
Photo: Syced · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Cream udon at TsuruTonTan in Japan
Photo: Syced · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

TsuruTonTan (麺匠の心つくし つるとんたん), operated by Kato Pleasure Group (KPG) and born from the artisan udon traditions of Osaka and Kagawa Prefecture, completely redefined Japanese noodle culture. Elevating humble country udon into a glamorous, fine-dining lounge experience, TsuruTonTan is universally recognized for its colossal, basin-sized ceramic bowls measuring over 30 centimeters (12 inches) in diameter, weighing several kilograms and crafted exclusively by master potters! Within these giant basins lies pure culinary perfection: silky, chewy wheat udon hand-kneaded fresh daily and slow-simmered in aromatic Hokkaido kelp and bonito dashi. Famous for over 50 mind-blowing variations—from rich Mentaiko Caviar Cream Udon and bubbling Sukiyaki Beef Udon to curry pots—TsuruTonTan's greatest gift to diners is that you can upsize your noodles from 1 bundle up to 3 full bundles (3-Tama) completely for FREE!

How to order

  1. Enter a Sophisticated Japanese Lounge: Whether visiting the 13th-floor sky-dining room in Shibuya Scramble Square, the chic jazz lounge in Roppongi, or the traditional Edo-style dining room inside Haneda Airport Terminal 3, staff dressed in elegant kimonos will welcome and seat you.
  2. Browse the 50+ Udon Menu:
    • Menus are provided on iPad tablets (switch to English) or heavy leather-bound picture books.
    • Categories:
      • Traditional Dashi Udon: Duck and Leek (Kamo-Nanban), Tempura Udon, Kitsune sweet fried tofu.
      • Cream & Cheese Fusion Udon: Mentaiko Cream, Truffle Carbonara, Seafood Bisque Udon.
      • Hot Stone-Pot Curry Udon: Sizzling Japanese beef curry, Tonkatsu cutlet curry.
      • Cold Dipping Udon (Zaru Udon): Served chilled on bamboo strainers with dipping dashi.
  3. The 2 Critical Customization Choices (The Free Upsize!):
    • Choice 1: Noodle Thickness (Futosa):
      • Futo-men (太麺 - Thick): Traditional bouncy, chewy Sanuki-style thick udon.
      • Hoso-men (細麺 - Thin): Elegant, silky, angel-hair style thin udon (great for delicate broths).
    • Choice 2: Noodle Portion (Tama-su):
      • 1-Tama (1 bundle / ~260g): Standard single portion.
      • 1.5-Tama (1.5 bundles / ~390g): Generous bowl.
      • 2-Tama (2 bundles / ~520g): Double portion—for very hungry eaters.
      • 3-Tama (3 bundles / ~780g): Triple mountain feast!
      • ALL UP TO 3 BUNDLES ARE 100% FREE OF CHARGE (増量無料)!
  4. The Dramatic Basin Presentation: Your bowl arrives carried with both hands by the server. The bowl is as wide as a car tire, accompanied by a gigantic wooden ladle spoon!
  5. Checkout: Bring your wooden table bill clip to the cashier register near the entrance. Pay via credit card, transit card, or cash.

What to order first

  1. Mentaiko Cream Udon (明太子クリームのおうどん): TsuruTonTan's #1 viral sensation worldwide! Thick, velvety sweet Japanese cream broth infused with spicy pink cod roe, topped with a giant dollop of mentaiko and shiso leaf (~¥1,580 tax-included).
  2. Kobe / Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki Udon (特選すき焼きのおうどん): Tender, marbling-rich Japanese Wagyu beef simmered in sweet soy sukiyaki sauce with tofu, mushrooms, scallions, and a golden raw egg yolk (~¥2,180).
  3. Large Prawn Tempura Udon (大判きつねのおうどん / 天扶良のおうどん): Classic crystal-clear dashi broth served with giant crispy fried tiger prawns and delicate spring vegetables.
  4. Rich Beef Curry Udon (牛すじカレーのおうどん): Slow-braised Japanese beef sinew cooked into a fragrant, velvety curry broth that clings tightly to thick noodles.

Payment & practical info

Prices and details checked: October 2026.

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