Hello everyone, what's up? It's MoriP, who loves to eat his way around Fukuoka! Today, I visited 【Manda Udon】 and tried their summer limited edition dish - Corn Tempura Bukkake (cold). It's the most popular dish at the restaurant! The corn tempura was crispy and sweet, with a perfect texture. The noodles were chewy and soft, similar to gummy candy. I prefer this udon over Hakata udon or Sanuki udon. The broth was slightly sweet, typical of Kyushu style, but not too overpowering. Today's Manda Udon was fantastic!

Seasonal limited menu ordered the Mentaiko Yuzukake Bukkake. It consists of seared mentaiko, myoga, shiso, tobiko, nori, and chopped green onions on cold bukkake udon, along with wasabi inari. The noodles are half-transparent flat noodles from the Buzen Uradawakai, soft on the surface, firm in the core, and with excellent chewiness. Mixing all the various condiments together first allows you to enjoy the mixed aroma and the scent that lingers in your nose. The wasabi inari also offers a complex flavor profile to enjoy, and of course, it's delicious. The mentaiko is a collaboration with the long-established Don Takumentaiko from the Yanagibashi Rengyo Market. This is the fifth establishment of the Buzen Uradawakai, and it's definitely worth conquering for its deliciousness!

After finishing the Fukuoka food tour and checking into the hotel, I couldn't forget about Mantan Udon. I had it once in Shinjuku Gyoen Mae in Tokyo, and the outstanding feature of their udon is the transparency of the noodles and their resilient elasticity. As I thought about it, I started craving it. "It's only a 1.7km walk from the hotel, not a big distance!" "I can definitely handle one bowl of udon!" "There's still 2 hours until closing time!" Words that countered my reasons for not going kept popping into my head, so despite the hot night, I walked for 30 minutes. I arrived at 8:00 PM. The restaurant was about 60% full. I was seated at the counter and ordered the following items: - Black Mist Highball - Corn tempura - Udon (hot) - Burdock tempura Since they had a variety of alcohol options, I ordered a Black Mist Highball. Even though I wasn't hungry, I saw a sign outside saying "Today's special: corn tempura" so I ordered it. For the udon, I went with the hot kake udon for the first time at Mantan Udon, along with burdock tempura. ◆ Black Mist Highball I started with the Black Mist Highball to cool off. It could have had a stronger carbonation. ■ Corn tempura Next, the corn tempura arrived. It was a generous portion of sweet corn kernels in tempura. It wasn't on the menu, but when I subtracted the udon and highball from the total bill, it was 630 yen. It's a good accompaniment for drinks and a great cost performance. ■ Udon (hot) with burdock tempura For the same price as the corn tempura, I got the udon with burdock tempura. The signature Mantan Udon noodles were as good as ever, with their transparency and elasticity. If you want to enjoy the chewiness more, I recommend the cold udon. The broth was great, well-balanced with the udon. The umami was delicate yet firm. This is the texture of udon. Fukuoka's reasonable pricing for udon like this is truly amazing. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived over 30 minutes early and was the first one there, so I had the chance to try some limited menu items. After some hesitation, I decided on the corn kakiage udon that I had planned on trying from the beginning. When it was brought to me, the sweet aroma of corn filled the air. The kakiage was crispy and the udon was chewy, making it incredibly delicious!

Fukuoka 1/6th [ #Fukuoka ] [ #Buzenurauchi-kai Manpuku Udon ] #Lunch I went there (∵ゞ Tabelog 3.5, around 1,500 yen‍♀️ 3 minutes walk from Yakuin-Odori Station, located in Shinjuku Sanchome, the main store of Manpuku Jiro Udon◥█̆̈◤࿉∥Manpuku Jiro is so delicious that I flew to the main store in Fukuoka✈️ The noodles are my favorite - soft and just the right thickness✨️ The menu is extensive and I seriously had a hard time deciding. I ordered the special one. Tempura, green onions, hot spring egg, grated yam, bonito flakes, seaweed, with a mysterious combination! The broth was flavorful and delicious✨️ But purely the noodles are so delicious that the simple #zaruudon might be the best. And the seasonings like shichimi and yuzu pepper❣️ are incredibly tasty✨️ Actually, they are only sold at the main store, so I recommend them as souvenirs when you visit Fukuoka~ #Fukuoka gourmet #Fukuoka lunch #Manpuku Jiro #Fukuoka udon #Fukuoka limited #Fukuoka souvenir #Manpuku Udon #Udon #Buzenurauchi-kai

The essence of the Toyomae Urizaikai, also known as the "back alley union," is the deliciousness of their noodles! While their brothless noodles are also very tasty, my personal recommendation is their summer limited edition chilled meat udon!! There's nothing like it in the summer. At first, you may feel puzzled by the cold broth, but it's a wonderfully complete dish of udon. I can't believe there's a cold udon dish other than brothless noodles!! There are plenty of delicious udon shops in Fukuoka, but this cold udon is my personal No. 1!

Today's highest temperature in Fukuoka City was 36℃! After the Obon holiday, there was a hint of coolness, but the lingering summer heat is still intense. In today's Koshien quarterfinals, the local team from Ichiki-Kushikino City, Kamimura Gakuen, won 6-0 and advanced to the Best 4! Despite the heat, I hope they can win the bright red championship flag. So, craving for something cool and refreshing, I headed to Yakuin Dori and visited Manda Udon! Manda Udon opened on June 12, 2017! The owner trained at Tsudaya Kanbei, the main temple of the Toyama Urauchi-kai, before opening this restaurant! They have also expanded to Tokyo, with a branch called Manda Jiro in Shinjuku Gyoenmae. Totally unrelated, but I used to like Manda Ginjiro. Haha. Now, I arrived at the restaurant, a 10-minute walk from Nishitetsu Yakuin Station, around 1:30 pm, but it was full with a waiting list for 4 people! After waiting for about 15 minutes, I was seated at the counter. The interior of the restaurant is stylish and doesn't look like a typical udon shop! It is located on the 1st floor of the VIP Yakuin building, and they have used the former dining bar or Italian restaurant space. There is also a terrace seat, making it suitable for use as a cafe! Looking at the menu, there is a wide variety of udon and other dishes available! The appetizers and side dishes are also plentiful, making it a good place for evening use as well. For my first visit, I ordered the most popular item, the cold corn tempura udon (large)! It arrived in about 30 minutes! The dish was visually stunning with grated daikon radish, chopped green onions, bonito flakes, and chopped seaweed, topped with corn tempura. The homemade udon noodles were creamy and slightly transparent, with a strong chewy texture, and most importantly, they were ice-cold! It was the first time I had udon this cold, and it was perfect for such a hot day! The noodles were springy and easy to slurp down, so I didn't feel like the large portion was too much! You could really tell the effort put into making the homemade noodles! Next, the huge corn tempura, almost as big as a tonkatsu! The vegetables were sourced from YAOYASHO, a fresh local produce shop, so they were incredibly sweet and delicious! They were tasty on their own, with a thin and crispy batter that was not greasy, making them easy to eat. Each piece was carefully prepared, and you could tell a lot of effort went into it! I left the restaurant completely satisfied around 2:30 pm, but there were already more than 10 people waiting! I would like to try visiting for dinner next time. Thank you for the meal!!

There were several lines even before the store opened, indicating its popularity. The interior of the store, which was supposed to be a udon shop, looked more like a cafe. I ordered the chilled meat udon (¥780) and the noodles were incredibly firm and transparent. The combination of the cold broth, green onions, and bonito flakes was excellent and very delicious.

Because it's such a hot season, there was a long line at the restaurant, with some people even waiting outside in the heat. I walked by the shop a couple of times, but the line was too long, so I gave up. Finally, I decided to wait in line just before closing time. I tried the limited-time special cold udon with tempura corn. The noodles were semi-transparent, smooth, and had a good firmness to them. The broth was refreshing, and it paired well with the tempura. It was nice to have some delicious udon with a good texture after a long wait.

I was able to visit this shop, which always has a line. The broth is delicious, of course, but the noodles here are chewy and incredibly tasty. The interior of the shop was very clean, with attention to detail. The staff were refreshing and had a good vibe.

Arrived at 2:00 PM to avoid the lunch rush. There were about 5 groups ahead of us, but the turnover was quick so we didn't have to wait long. My daughter ordered the tempura corn noodles, which are only available this time of year. I was torn between options, but ended up ordering the burdock tempura udon and a side of corn tempura. They served the burdock tempura and corn tempura separately. The food was delicious, but the tempura portions were quite large. Since we couldn't take the leftovers home, we did our best to finish it all. Eating until we were 80% full made the meal even more enjoyable.

Located in a quiet alley about a 5-6 minute walk from Yakuin Odori Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line, "Manda Udon" is a popular restaurant. The extension of the Nanakuma Line now makes it convenient to access from Hakata Station. I came here for the seasonal vegetable bukkake udon (cold) - they are currently serving corn tempura, which I'm sure will be delicious. The highest temperature in Fukuoka today is 35°C, and it's already 1:30 pm. The scorching sun is draining my body of moisture, and my mind is on the verge of short-circuiting like a sailor warrior. But I won't stop walking for that corn tempura! I arrive at the restaurant at 1:40 pm, and it's almost full inside. The spacious and stylish interior is impressive. It's cool and refreshing inside, and I feel revived. I order the seasonal vegetable bukkake udon (cold) in a large portion. Each order is made with care, so be patient as it may take some time. The corn tempura won't escape. About 10 minutes later, the udon is served, and it looks amazing. The corn tempura is crispy and delicious, with the sweetness of the corn standing out. The clear and translucent noodles have a smooth texture and a slight chewiness. The visual appeal of the noodles adds to the refreshing feeling. Manda Udon is a popular spot known for its high-quality noodles. They offer different tempura options based on the season, making it an interesting place to visit. I'll come back in the fall to try something new!

I love corn tempura the most. In the summer, this is all I want. I avoid busy times and enter without waiting in line. I order cold noodles with warm broth. I love this combination. I slowly break apart the crunchy chunks of corn. The firm grated daikon radish goes well with it. I hope to enjoy it with some alcohol someday. Every time I look at the sake list on the wall, I think the same thing, but it's hard to make it happen. I will visit again.

I went again this year!! Corn udon!! I tried to make corn tempura at home but it was difficult... Mr. Manda's corn tempura is really good!! I enjoyed crispy corn and chewy udon. The katsudon was... lacking one more piece of katsu.

I visited for lunch on a holiday. The restaurant opened at 11:30. I arrived 5 minutes early, but there was already a line, so I had to wait. After 30 minutes, I was finally able to enter the restaurant. The noodles were chewy and soft. I will come back next time to try the Bukkake ramen.

At lunchtime, I often saw a long line outside this restaurant and it caught my attention. When I visited in the evening, I was able to get in without waiting. They have a wide selection of classic menu items as well as seasonal specials, which made it hard for me to decide what to order! This time, I tried the meat and burdock tempura, mini oyakodon, and corn tempura. I highly recommend the corn tempura - it's a must-try dish! Be careful not to eat too much before your udon arrives, as it's quite filling and you might not have room for the noodles! The noodles were thin and slightly translucent, soft but with a nice chewy texture. The tempura was crispy, and the meat was easy to eat with just the right amount of fat. The oyakodon had sweet soy sauce and the rice was moist from the broth, but not soggy - it was delicious. It took over 20 minutes for the udon to arrive, perhaps because the restaurant was quite busy.

At lunchtime. My 10th stop in the Ura Uchi Kai series. Located in a residential area surrounded by mansions in Yakuin Odori. The entrance of the restaurant exudes a sense of luxury. At 12:30, there was a wait of 5 people, so I wrote my name and sat on a chair for a 10-minute wait. When my name was called, I was seated at the counter. I ordered the cold mixed tempura udon (plus 100 yen). The tempura was crispy and incredibly delicious! The udon noodles also had a good texture. Overall, the dish was elegant and of high quality. The other menu items also had a unique touch and a sophisticated feel specific to Yakuin Odori. Thank you for the meal. I would love to come back again!

A comedian on a morning information program introduced a udon restaurant with sparkling noodles, so I decided to visit. It's located about a 3-minute walk from Yakuin Station. Despite being a popular spot, it was not crowded when I visited around 2 pm. I ordered the most popular item on the menu, the corn tempura cold udon. When it arrived, I was surprised by how big the noodles were. The tempura was also large! The corn was sweet and the tempura was crispy and very delicious. The udon was quite different from regular udon, but it was tasty.

Here is another visit to the Toyama Udon restaurant "Manda Udon" in Yakuin✨ This time, I tried the seasonal limited menu ⚫︎ Cold meat udon for 780 yen. Perfect for the upcoming hot season, the half-transparent chewy noodles give a cool feeling. The cold soup is light and refreshing! The udon here is really delicious. There are 3 more seasonal limited options, so I will definitely go back to try them✨ Thank you for the meal!

During my time working in Fukuoka, I frequented this restaurant often. When I visited Fukuoka again after a long time, I made sure to stop by this place. I sat at a single seat and ordered the signature menu item, Mandaudon, in a large portion. Unlike the soft udon in Fukuoka, the udon here is thin with a transparent appearance and a nice chewy texture. When the dish arrived, I could really feel the presence of the signature dish. The tempura burdock, grated yam, beef, chopped green onions, and egg yolk were all beautifully presented. The vegetables used were of high quality, with the burdock having a strong flavor and a nice crunch. The grated yam seemed to be of good quality as well. The combination of grated yam, egg yolk, beef, noodles, and broth was excellent! The tempura burdock was generously topped and deliciously hot, making me feel happy. The unique way the green onions were chopped also added to the enjoyment. It was a very satisfying meal with a large portion of delicious udon. The restaurant had many female customers, and I think dishes with plenty of vegetables as toppings are popular here.

Manda Udon is a high-quality restaurant within the Buzen Uradachi Association. I arrived around 12 o'clock and waited for about 40 minutes. They have seasonal udon options, so it's always hard to decide what to order, but on this day, I went with the Burdock Tempura Udon with grated daikon. The udon had a clear, thin noodle with a strong texture, and it was delicious as always. On the way out, I purchased my usual Yuzu Kosho and Oshidori. It was a great meal. Thank you.