Visited this restaurant while on a work trip nearby. They have a lot of table seats and tatami rooms, so there doesn't seem to be much of a wait at the entrance. I had a hard time deciding on the menu, but ended up ordering the daily fish fry set (with a side of udon instead of rice). The wait time was about 20-25 minutes, so it might be tough if you're short on time. The food was delicious, but it was quite pricey, so in terms of value for money, it's a bit questionable... It would be okay if someone else is treating me... My companion had the seafood bowl, which looked really good. I probably won't be coming back on my own accord.

I enjoyed eating Nabeyaki Udon at Tanuki An, a restaurant. The clear udon soup is good, but the udon becomes even more delicious when simmered. The charm of Nabeyaki Udon lies in the abundance of ingredients and the udon absorbing the flavors. They used an iron pot and the ingredients included shrimp, burdock root, seaweed, fried tofu, green onions, and raw egg. Despite the udon jumping out of the pot, I managed to serve it without giving up. The soup, simmered with various ingredients, had a nice cloudy appearance, with flavors melting out from the ingredients. The noodles became deliciously soft from absorbing the rich soup. The reason why Nabeyaki Udon is so delicious is precisely because of the abundance of ingredients and simmering. Although cold noodles are good, in winter, you should definitely eat Nabeyaki Udon! It's already March, so the season is spring, but... Thank you for the meal!

The other day, when I visited Kawabata-tei in Chikushino City, I was also interested in the neighboring udon restaurant, so I immediately went to Tanuki-an. I ordered the "Mentaiko Butter Udon" and "Katsu Don". I was very hungry as I hadn't eaten anything until the evening. The "Mentaiko Butter Udon" arrived in about 15 minutes, followed by the "Katsu Don". The udon had chewy noodles mixed with plenty of mentaiko, butter, and soy sauce, which was delicious. On the other hand, the "Katsu Don" had thick and juicy pork cutlet fried crispy, topped with plenty of egg. It was very tasty. Although I understand that the cost of ingredients is rising, if the cost performance could be a little better, it would be great.

Seafood bowl. On this day, there were three types of toppings like this. The tuna was near the medium fatty part, but the rice had a slightly frozen aftertaste. Hmm, not bad this time. I started with the other toppings to melt the tuna. The seared white fish is always there. What I realized this day was that the balance between the toppings and the white rice in the seafood bowl isn't quite right. There's too little white rice, making it hard to eat naturally. I finally figured out what was bothering me before. Phew, I'm glad I didn't go for the tuna bowl. It was close to the end of lunchtime when I visited, but the service was a bit slow this day. Maybe they were defrosting the tuna? I saw the staff during the wait, and I couldn't help but notice that their customer service was inconsistent. The tempura, on the other hand, was delicious! The vegetables were cooked well and had a good crunch. The shrimp was small but cooked perfectly. Overall, thank you for the meal! I'll definitely come back again.

Eating tuna bowl at the old Nogata Udon! When I was a kid, Nogata Udon was the go-to choice! The store has changed its appearance quite a bit, and now it's called Tanuki-an. Is this the second generation? Third generation? I wonder. Although udon is the main dish, surprisingly, the seafood bowl is delicious too, so I stop by occasionally. I was able to sit down normally during lunchtime. I ordered a tuna bowl and a small udon. They were brought to me shortly after. The tuna was generously laid out. I poured soy sauce over it from a small dish with wasabi. I've been told this way of eating is not good, but I can't help it. The tuna is quite thick and satisfying to eat. It's more like lean tuna than medium fatty tuna. The udon is still hand-made, with a bit of firmness. The broth with bonito flavor is also delicious. It feels like not much has changed in that aspect since the old days. I'll come back again. Thank you for the meal!

The fish market is nearby, so the fish here is also good. After a scary experience with a tuna bowl last time, this time I ordered mainly fish dishes without hesitation. I ordered a seafood bowl, assorted sashimi, amberjack fry, fried tofu, potato salad, and udon on the side. When ordering, I confirmed that the seafood bowl does not have vinegared rice! The seafood bowl had good freshness, thickness, and a slightly sweet sashimi soy sauce. The rice was also not vinegared, which was good. The tuna was rich and flavorful! It came with chopped wasabi, but I would have preferred real wasabi. The assorted sashimi had a similar composition to the seafood bowl, and the seaweed was a nice touch. The seared fish was delicious, and the scallops were sweet and tender. I wish there were options other than just soy sauce for the sashimi. It also came with chopped wasabi. The amberjack fry was supposed to be horse mackerel fry, but they served amberjack that day. The thick slices were crispy and delicious. The fried tofu came with plenty of vegetables and was quite filling. The potato salad had a mild seasoning with sautéed baby ham and black pepper on top. I think a bit more salt and pepper or mayonnaise would have been better. The hospitality of the lady owner who could oversee the surroundings was outstanding. She quickly noticed when a part-time staff member was unsure about the vinegared rice in the seafood bowl and kindly corrected them. Her gentle treatment of young children was also heartwarming. The attention to detail and hospitality made me think about customer service. When entering the restaurant, they ask for your phone number and instruct you to wait in the car until they contact you, which is a well-organized system that benefits both the restaurant and customers. I will definitely visit again.

I visited a udon restaurant that my family used to go to when I was a child. It had been over 10 years since my last visit, and the restaurant had been renovated by the son and his wife. The exterior and interior maintained the old atmosphere while looking clean and new. I ordered the udon made with Saga Ariake number one seaweed on that day. The udon was delicious, with the seaweed melting into the noodles, complemented by a gentle broth and chopped wasabi as an accent. In addition to udon, they also offer rice bowls, set meals, and a variety of dishes for dinner. I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal!

I visited an udon restaurant that I used to go to as a child after several decades. The appearance hadn't changed much, with cute illustrations of tanuki and banners, and music playing on vinyl records inside. It seems that they also serve as an udon izakaya at night, with a variety of dishes that go well with alcohol. When I saw the menu for the Tempura Burdock Udon (640 yen), I thought it was a bit pricey, but when I saw the actual dish, I understood why. The burdock tempura, served in a separate dish, was piled high and freshly fried, with curry salt on the side. The thinly sliced burdock tempura with the skin on was crispy and had a good burdock flavor. The noodles were thin with a subtle firmness and a smooth texture, similar to Chikugo udon, which I like. The soup was flavorful with a strong dashi taste and was delicious. The Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl (750 yen) comes with a mini udon for an additional 220 yen. The miso soup that came with it was quite salty. The egg yolk in the middle, when mixed with the flavorful dashi and soy sauce, became rich and creamy, blending well with the broth and tasting delicious. The chicken was cut into large pieces, providing a good balance of firmness and tenderness, and the flavor was well infused, making it a luxurious chicken and egg rice bowl. The restaurant is spacious with raised seating in semi-private areas, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. Honestly, I wondered if it was always this delicious, but my childhood memories were vague, and I later found out that the restaurant had been renovated and renewed a few years ago.

Today, I visited Ita for work-related reasons! I drove there and headed towards the highway, but I couldn't find a restaurant easily, and the highway was right in front of me! I found this place just in time, so it was my first visit! The parking lot was spacious, and the interior had counter seats, table seats, and tatami seats, accommodating quite a few people! The restaurant had a Japanese atmosphere, but the music playing was lively Latin music. There were Caribbean and Hawaiian decorations on the walls, so maybe it's the owner's hobby? I looked through the menu and had a hard time deciding, but they recommended the seasonal dish of conger eel that had just arrived. However, I was also tempted by the udon... I asked if they had a set menu, and they agreed to serve me a mini udon with the eel tempura! I ordered the following: - Conger eel tempura rice bowl - Mini udon After waiting for about 10 minutes, the set arrived! The rice bowl had various tempura items, including conger eel tempura, carrot, eggplant, corn, bitter melon, seaweed, and shiso leaf. I poured plenty of tempura dipping sauce over it and enjoyed the meal! The conger eel tempura had a light and crispy texture, and the sweetness of the fish was delightful. The variety of tempura items with different textures was also appealing. Next was the udon, which had soft and smooth noodles with a clear, dashi-based broth. It had a comforting flavor with a hint of sweetness at the end. By the time I finished eating, I was quite full from the generous portions. I read in another review that the coffee cups were interesting, so I added a cup of coffee after the meal... The hot coffee was supposed to come in a cup with the restaurant's name and a tanuki (raccoon dog) design, but the cups I received were regular ones. Maybe there was a mix-up? However, they made an extra cup by mistake, so I ended up with two cups of coffee! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

The daily lunch special was oyakodon, and I quickly decided on the set with cold udon noodles (bukkake udon) and a salad for 792 yen. The cold udon noodles had a strong and satisfying texture!

Lately, I've been coming here the most (lol). Maybe I secretly love this place haha. It's an udon restaurant, but I don't come here just because I like their udon... The other menu items are really good. (Of course, the udon is delicious too!) I'm praying more than anyone for this place to start serving curry udon! 😂

When I come here, I always end up ordering the fried horse mackerel. It's really recommended. Well, the pork cutlet bowl is also delicious. The udon noodles are chewy (not soft udon), which is my favorite type of noodle. I didn't order it today though. Honestly, this restaurant has more impactful dishes than just udon!

The "katsudon" here was really delicious... There were a few people who ordered it the two times I visited before, so I had to try it too. Of course, I also love the fried horse mackerel, so I added that as well. The tartar sauce here has chunks of egg in it, which I really like.

You have to enjoy it while you can!! This time I had the fried horse mackerel that I had last time (´▽｀ﾉ)ﾉ The horse mackerel set meal comes with a choice of white or mixed rice, and cold or hot udon. And all of this for only 780 yen (excluding tax) is cheap (｡・∀・)ﾉ... Once again, there was no appearance of the pork cutlet and egg bowl this time www The crispy texture of the fried horse mackerel, and the thickness of the horse mackerel... the best (￣^￣)

I have passed by this street in front of the restaurant many times before and was aware of its existence. However, it's not the kind of place where you can easily stop unless you've decided to go there. This time, I heard from an acquaintance that the restaurant changed hands last year and the menu has also been updated, so I decided to pay a visit. I was planning to have the katsu-don, but they had a seasonal limited dish of conger eel, so I couldn't resist trying it. I never expected to come across conger eel here... It was a bit of a surprise. I also saw someone at the next table having the fried horse mackerel, so I decided to add that to my order as well. It seems like the information on this restaurant was outdated until 2019. Definitely going back for more!

When I visited for lunch (*´꒳`*), they had a lunch set menu available. I decided to order the Maguro Don (tuna rice bowl) and Kake Udon (small) set for 1180 yen, Kake Udon for 380 yen, and Chicken Nanban for 580 yen. The Maguro Don looked a bit underwhelming in appearance (￣(工)￣). The tuna seemed a bit fatty, but the texture was a bit rough, and the flavor was mediocre. It was a bit disappointing considering the price. Also, it was served with vinegared rice, which was a letdown. The Chicken Nanban had a homely look to it (^^). The homemade tartar sauce had a strong presence of mayonnaise, which I didn't mind at all (^o^). The chicken was tender and delicious! Unfortunately, the highly anticipated Maguro Don was a letdown this time (lol). I will try a different menu item next time (#^.^#).

Visited at night~（╹◡╹）The menu is expanded at night with many additional dishes! In the end, this udon restaurant cannot be underestimated, especially their variety of single dishes. With a lot of fish dishes, I wonder if they source from the nearby fish market? If so, it's very promising! Ordered the tonkatsu set for 980 yen, Marumado's round tempura udon for 680 yen, and drooling chicken for 480 yen. The tonkatsu set had a well-prepared tonkatsu with a good bite, served with a tangy and traditional tonkatsu sauce. The Marumado's round tempura udon had a large round tempura with a satisfying crunch, and it was served piping hot. The drooling chicken was a first-time order from the evening menu. It had three-leaf clovers on top, giving it a Japanese touch, but the taste was distinctly Chinese with a well-balanced seasoning of saltiness, acidity, and sesame oil flavor. The chicken was tender, possibly cooked at a low temperature. There are still many single dishes to try! They also seem to put effort into their desserts. I wonder what I'll try next time (*^o^*)

It's been quite a while since my last visit! The store looks like it has been renovated, with a beautiful new facade, so I decided to stop by. It's been over 10 years since my first visit. The atmosphere inside the store is very cozy. There is one very polite female waitress in the hall. She is very skilled! I ordered the udon set meal and the katsudon (with kake udon). The udon set meal included udon, tempura, and chicken rice. The udon had a strong soy sauce flavor in the soup. At first, I thought the broth was a bit light, but as I continued eating, I could taste the broth more clearly. The tempura was average. The chicken rice had a good amount of chicken and a hint of burdock flavor, which was delicious. The katsudon was recommended by the manager. It was a proper tonkatsu! Some restaurants use frozen tonkatsu, so I always get a bit nervous when ordering katsu dishes for the first time. But this one was good! The thick pork loin was tender with hardly any sinew, and the seasoning was gentle with a mild balance of saltiness and sweetness. Personally, I prefer a bit stronger seasoning, but this was still tasty! Maybe this way, you can taste the flavor of the meat more clearly. If I pass by again, I might stop by once more.

I added shrimp tempura topping to my seaweed udon. The broth is delicious. The noodles have a smooth texture and a nice chewiness, and the way the green onions are cut and the tempura are made show careful attention to detail.

I enjoyed a delicious katsudon set meal. The owner and his wife, who are music lovers, create a cozy atmosphere at night with music playing in the background like a pub. Thank you for always serving delicious udon. The fried horse mackerel is the best!