For most customers, the draw is the restaurant’s signature ‘Negi Udon.’ Tender yet springy udon is topped with a generous helping of Kujo leek. ‘Kaho’ (udon with sour pickled ume and shredded kombu), ‘Momiji’ (udon with Pacific herring), and other dishes found their way onto the menu after celebrities requested their favourite ingredients. In summer, the restaurant is decorated with fans used by geisha and maiko, so really exudes the air of the Gion pleasure quarter.