つるとんたん, Udon noodle restaurant in Chuo, Japan
Tsurutontan is a udon noodle restaurant on the tenth floor of Tokyu Plaza Ginza in the Chuo district of Tokyo. The dining room is spacious and lined with wide windows that look out over the Ginza neighborhood below.
Tsurutontan was founded more than three decades ago in Osaka and has since opened several locations across Japan. The Ginza location is among the most visited, serving both locals and tourists passing through the area.
The name of the restaurant combines three Japanese words: tsuru (crane), ton (pork) and tan (squid), hinting at the range of broths and toppings on offer. Opening the menu, diners find oversized bowls that feel closer to a celebratory dish than a quick lunch.
The restaurant is on the tenth floor and can be reached by taking the elevators inside Tokyu Plaza Ginza. Because the place is popular, especially on weekends and evenings, booking ahead is a good idea.
Diners who are still hungry can ask for an extra serving of noodles at no added cost, which is rare in Japanese restaurants. The meal also starts with a small complimentary glass of umeshu, a Japanese plum wine, offered as a welcome gesture.
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