Kasu Udon / Donburi Restaurant — Restaurant in Nara

This place was a little away from the busier shopping street nearby. Picked this as it had some variety on their menu, and more importantly empty tables inside. We were there about 13:30 PM.

Inside is the usual bar seating with 5 seats, about four 2-seater tables and another space upstairs for bigger groups. They have an English menu. Ordering is by QR code which made it easier to specify whether you wanted a specific topping or a specific ingredient taken out.

We ordered: Kasu broth udon + extra noodles + green onions + meat + pork shabu-shabu. Curry udon + pork cutlet Chicken karaage Edamame Two draft beers

All were very good and we would have gladly ordered again. Though towards the end, without udon left to eat with, the broth did taste a little salty.

Only thing we were not too happy about was the waitress clearing our beer glasses when we still had one last drink left. Didn’t even ask us if we were okay with our glasses being taken away, considering that she didn’t take away the other dishes. I didn’t even have a chance to object because she had already turned her back and headed to the sink to wash them. If not for this only experience, I would have given 5 stars on...

The first time I went for lunch was great. However the 2nd time I went was a Sunday afternoon and it was awful; the Shio kalbi over rice was too salty and my ebi tempura despite looking huge as if I was given 2 was simply one ebi and a huge batter and it was tasteless. I regret not snapping a pic. The waitress was emotionless like a robot and couldn't be bothered for any questions. It's a big NOPE for me and I won't...

Got the Kasu udon set, with extra pork; Shrimp tempura; and eggplant tempura, and a pineapple sake highball. The udon was very salty, to the point where I had trouble eating it. This is right after I ate two bowels of ramen too, so I believe my tongue was a bit desensitized to salt before I ate the udon. I would not eat here again, those who need to watch their sodium levels...