Visit Tempura Matsu in Kyoto for the Perfect Summer Noodles Served in Ice Bowls!

Looking for a new serving suggestion that will knock you off of your feet? Eating food using a ceramic dish is typically plain and boring. Although there are a lot of variations which attempt to break away from the ordinary, Japan wins by creating a cooler alternative in serving your favorite noodles by using a bowl made of solid ice! Now, it seems noodles in Japan are getting yet another unconventional treatment. Truly, this one is slightly more beautiful.



A splendid traditional building stands by the river of the popular Arashiyama region of Kyoto. This fine establishment goes by the name of Tempura Matsu. Only the finest and stunning Japanese dishes are served in here which keep people coming back for more.

A cult favorite on their menu is their noodles. Once you see how the chef creatively serves their noodles, you wouldn’t even bother to ask what makes people rave about them!

Inaniwa Udon


The Tempura Matsu chef takes special care in only using the best ingredients. Each dish is prepared with amazing attention and detail. The unusual chilled summer dish is called inaniwa udon which are handmade noodles made from Japanese mugwort in a dashi broth, served with wasabi, and topped with a raw quail egg yolk.



The bowl itself is a giant brick of ice with a pocket scooped out on top to hold the meal. This design provides translucency which shows a cross-sectioned view of the meal. In addition to looking amazing, the bowl serves a functional purpose. As the ice block melts, a fair amount of liquid melts into the noodle providing you with another icy dimension.

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