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Donjiki Chaya Frommer's Recommended

Cuisine Noodles, Odango
Hours Apr-Nov daily 9am-5pm; Dec-Mar Sat-Sun and holidays 9am-4pm
Location Entsuin-mae, Around Town
Transportation In front of Entsuin Temple, a 5-min. walk from Matsushima Kaigan Station or the pier
Phone 022/354-5855
Prices Noodles ¥380-¥580 ($3.15-$4.85/£1.60-£2.45)
Credit Cards Not accepted

Frommer's Review

This rustic noodle shop with an English-language menu is a convenient place for an inexpensive lunch if you're visiting Zuiganji and Entsuin temples. Built about 400 years ago, it's easy to spot because of its thatched roof, with sliding doors pushed wide open in summer and tatami seating. In addition to buckwheat noodles, it also serves odango, pounded rice balls covered with sesame, red-bean, or soy sauce (¥480/$4/£2 for 5 pieces). Or, stop by for a refreshing plum vinegar drink -- it's much better than it sounds.

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