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  • Sauce yaki udon (ソース焼きうどん)
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    Sauce yaki udon (ソース焼きうどん)

    Hatogaya Sauce Yaki udon, a specialty of Hatogaya in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, gained nationwide attention after appearing on the popular TV show "Meshidora" and is now available at 7-Eleven. Since its creation in 2008, locals ...
    June 23, 2025March 28, 2026
  • Hiyashi tanuki udon (冷やしたぬきうどん)
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    Hiyashi tanuki udon (冷やしたぬきうどん)

    Curious about hiyashi tanuki udon? This chilled soba dish, topped with crispy tempura scraps called tenkasu, originated in Gifu City and quickly became a regional favorite. Said to have been invented by a restaurant customer, hiyashi tan...
    June 10, 2025March 15, 2026
  • Nabe yaki udon (鍋焼きうどん)
    Udon

    Nabe yaki udon (鍋焼きうどん)

    Nabe-yaki udon is a beloved Japanese dish that combines hearty udon noodles with a variety of fresh ingredients, all simmered to perfection in a steaming hot pot. This comforting meal is particularly popular during the colder months, off...
    November 5, 2024March 15, 2026
  • Steamed ramen with vegetables and bonito flakes on a white plate.
    Other Noodles

    Sara Udon (皿うどん)

    Udon is a favorite dish in Japan, but did you know about one special type called Sara Udon? It's a unique twist on the traditional udon noodles that brings a whole new flavor and style to the table. In today's article, let's uncover the ...
    December 21, 2023March 15, 2026
  • Curry udon (カレーうどん)
    Udon

    Curry Udon (カレーうどん)

    Picture the smell of Japanese curry rising from a steaming bowl of noodles. That is curry udon (カレーうどん): chewy wheat noodles in a hot, curry-seasoned broth. It is not curry rice poured over noodles, though. Instead, cooks season no...
    October 12, 2023October 26, 2026
  • Tanuki Udon (たぬきうどん)
    Udon

    Tanuki Udon (たぬきうどん)

    Udon is thick noodle made from wheat flour, often used in Japanese food. There are several ways to cook and serve udon. However, two of the most popular udon are probably Tanuki udon and Kitsune udon, which are both named after animals (...
    July 24, 2022March 15, 2026
  • Kashiwa Udon
    Udon

    Kashiwa Udon (かしわうどん)

    Kashiwa udon (かしわうどん) is a regional noodle dish from Fukuoka Prefecture featuring thick udon noodles served in a light soy-based broth topped with seasoned chicken (kashiwa). It is one of Fukuoka's most beloved local foods, sold at...
    May 12, 2022March 22, 2026
  • aichi miso nikomi udon
    Udon

    Miso Nikomi Udon (味噌煮込みうどん)

    "Miso nikomi udon" is a dish made by simmering raw noodles in a clay pot with bonito flakes in the soup made with hatcho miso, which is a standard in the Nagoya area. It is famous as a Nagoya specialty you can find i...
    January 22, 2022March 15, 2026
  • ise udon
    Udon

    Ise Udon (伊勢うどん)

    Ise Udon is a regional noodle dish from Mie Prefecture. It features extra-thick noodles cooked until deliberately soft, then served with a small amount of dark, sweet-savory sauce made with tamari soy sauce and dashi. Diners mix the sauc...
    November 17, 2021August 30, 2026
  • inaniwa udon
    Udon

    Inaniwa Udon (稲庭うどん)

    Inaniwa Udon "稲庭うどん" is one of the best and oldest local food in Japan. Without a doubt, it is a great comfort food for many locals. This type of udon stands out from the rest. (You might want to check Sanuki Udon from Kagawa Prefec...
    August 15, 2021March 15, 2026
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