Ishisei

At Ishisei, you can order sushi rolls and nigiri alongside udon, making it easy to enjoy noodles and sushi in one meal. One diner paired tempura udon with tekka rolls and appreciated that the udon came with two prawn tempura, as well as the option of ordering a half portion of rolls. Another, visiting for lunch, chose a curry udon and sushi-roll set. They recalled that the dashi-rich broth clung well to the noodles, while the rolls had a good balance of vinegared rice and fillings. Rather than choosing noodles and sushi separately, these combinations bring both together as a complete meal.

Udon options include familiar favourites such as egg-drop, kitsune and ume-and-wakame, as well as miso meat udon and miso-nikomi udon. One reviewer described the egg-drop udon as having a gentle dashi broth and noodles with just the right degree of softness; they also found it went well with tekka rolls. If you enjoy the soft style of udon associated with Kyoto, pairing a bowl like this with sushi rolls could be a good choice.

The set combinations have plenty of character: chopped kitsune udon with battera, miso meat udon with inari, or chilled soba with tekka rolls, for example. Battera is pressed sushi topped with vinegared mackerel. One diner who ordered it with chopped kitsune udon said they particularly liked the pairing of the udon broth and sushi. There is also a report of a meal with eel nigiri, which a reviewer found generously sized and satisfying. Whether you want a substantial serving of noodles or just a little sushi on the side, the half-portion and full-portion labels on the sets can help you choose.

The restaurant is described as suitable for solo dining, and one visitor noted that it has counter and box seating. At lunchtime, decide whether you want noodles or sushi to take the lead, then look for a combination that suits you.