Mugimaru + Toritetsu

Stopped by Mugimaru + Toritetsu inside Mitsuwa Marketplace for some Japanese food court classics. We got the Spicy Tonkotsu Udon, Beef Udon, Chicken Katsu Curry, a bunch of tempura, and some yakitori. The Spicy Tonkotsu Udon was definitely the highlight for me — solid flavor and a good kick. Tempura was really well done, crispy but not greasy, and the yakitori didn’t disappoint, especially the chicken meatball and chicken skin skewers. The Chicken Katsu Curry was filling and hit the spot, nothing over the top but solid. Overall, it’s quick, affordable, and just an easy spot if you’re in the area and want a variety of Japanese comfort foods without any fuss.

Last time we came we arrived too late (all the way from Toronto)...this time went early and it did not disappoint. Fresh, flavorful and a great value. Had the chicken Katsu and tempura.

It’s a famous Japanese udon shop chain located inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace. They sell udon soup dishes and various rice dishes. You can add various tempura toppings for your dishes at about $2 each. It’s quite authentic Japanese udon and rice dish shop with fast service. They also allow you to add mini rice dishes at lower price as a combo item. One negative about this food court is that they don’t offer free water so you will have to order a drink or grab something at the supermarket. There is a fountain near the bathroom though. Outside seating is available right next to the shop.

Udon was done very nicely and the noodles’ texture was spot on. The broth was also very flavorful and on par with what we get back home. The tempura items that you can pick out yourself are still warm and crispy so that a huge plus too. Food court gets crowded but never full to the point where you can’t get a seat. Well worth a visit if you’re at the mall.

Great pick your own tempura and udon. Pretty self-explanatory. They do lunch specials too. It’s inside the Mitsuwa Grocery Shopping Food Court so it’s a pretty busy place, but plenty of inside and outside seating. Can be quite loud and not private at all, but if you come on not meal-rush hours, I’ve found it to be reasonably quiet. Great if you have a budget because you get to pick your own items and each tempura item is under ~$4. Very fresh, flavorful and lots of options. It has more options than I’ve seen at other Japanese tempura places. I especially like the quail eggs (nice and salty). Shrimp Tempura is my standard go to though. I’ve been many many times and will definitely be back.