Cheap Eats Review: Omen (Kyoto, Japan)

Omen ***

Tong loved this place so much...she declared this the "best meal ever!". We arrived late lunch time and this usually packed place was empty. Omen is famous for its Udon....and its no wonder once we've had it. 

 

Udon set meal

Grilled chicken marinated with white miso

My food revelation moment was the yam in crab sauce - simplicity and perfection in one. This could have been proudly served in any Michelin starred restaurant.

 Not to be missed if in Kyoto. The experience was close to perfection.

The beautiful menu

Everything was cleaned up - quite unusual with Tong

 Located in 3 locations;  we went to the one close to Kawaramachi Station. Of note, Omen has recently opened a restaurant by the same name in New York.

Rating for Cheap Eats: 19.5/20

By Gastronomic G.

Rating explained:

Scores 18 to 20 = *** (3 stars) = World class and close to perfection

Scores 16 to <18 = ** (2 stars) = An exceptional and special dining experience

Scores 15 to <16 = * (1 star) = Very good to great dining experience

Scores 13 to <15 = Good but not memorable

Scores 10 to <13 = Acceptable

Scores <10 = Are you sure you want to eat here?