Noodle shops are everywhere in Osaka. At the top of the list is Mimiu, with its lovely original wooden facade (which leads into a modern building). The specialty of the house is udon (fat white-wheat noodles), from as little as ¥600. Mimiu Honten also provides full-course meals, udon-suki hot pot, tempura and assorted Kyoto-style delicacies. A place for the connoisseur. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed on national holidays. $-$$$. Most major credit cards. 4-6-18 Hiranocho, Osaka. Phone 6231-5770.
