I went to lunch with my parents. I always have a hard time deciding, but ended up getting my usual burdock tempura udon. The noodles are soft yet chewy, and the soup is delicious, I finish it all! When you gently chew the noodles, you can really feel the chewiness. On this day, I also got some oden to go. Thank you for the delicious meal!

When I go back home, I always make sure to eat at this restaurant at least once. This time, the usual place I go to was under renovation, so I decided to try this other shop. I usually order the beef and burdock tempura udon, but this time I tried the chicken and burdock tempura udon for a change (which wasn't that different). While waiting for the udon, I had some oden. I usually end up taking too much and regretting it, so this time I restrained myself and only had thick fried tofu and egg, which were delicious. Now, how was the udon? I felt like there was slightly less chicken compared to usual... Perhaps it's due to the rising prices. I also felt a bit unsatisfied with the chicken and wished I had ordered the beef and burdock tempura instead. But the noodles, soaked in the broth, and the burdock tempura were still delicious as always. Despite that incident, they still provided tempura flakes and grated yam, which was very much appreciated. I'll probably have to wait until the end of the year to eat here again. Patience is key. Thank you for the meal.

I usually visit a store in Tobata Ward, so this was my first time visiting the Sann Udon Yukawa store along Route 10. The interior is spacious and has a bright atmosphere, with many customers and lively employees. I had the Kakiage Tempura Udon, and the familiar taste of the broth was comforting. I also took home Botamochi, Kashiwa Onigiri, and Oden for my family.

I often visit this place and always enjoy their oyakodon and tonjiru. Unlike other places that use udon, this restaurant serves delicious oyakodon. The chicken has a good texture, and the broth is slightly sweet but just the right flavor. I personally prefer it to be a bit more saucy. Thank you for the meal.

As of February 20, 2022, the business hours have been changed to 7:00-21:00 (takeout until 22:00). On the way back from Oita, both of us got hungry and by the time we reached 8:00 on the highway, we decided to have dinner at Sushi, which is open until 9:00. We only bought a kabosu drink at the SA in Oita Prefecture and didn't feel like going to the dining area. This Sushi location is a store that serves grilled udon. I have always wanted to try the Negitoro rice bowl since it was introduced, so it was the perfect opportunity to order it. I ordered a simple kake udon, which was only 340 yen. The soup seemed sweeter than I remembered from before. It lacked a bit of sweetness, so it ended up tasting slightly salty to me. I usually have the meat udon, which might be influencing my memory of Sushi's flavor. Nonetheless, it was not too salty and I could eat it just fine. I didn't drink the soup. The Negitoro rice bowl was exactly what I was looking for. It's a mini rice bowl with Negitoro, which was introduced as a new offering from Sushi. The appearance may not be very appealing, but when I tried it, it was good! It had no fishy smell or any signs of being slightly old. The Negitoro was smooth and fluffy, with enough fat content to make me, a lover of fatty foods, very happy. I thought it might be frozen, but there were no negative effects, so I think it's okay even if it is frozen. The amount of shiso leaves added a nice balance to the fatty Negitoro. I left the last bite and then finished the udon. I like to eat my favorite food last, so I always leave a small bite until the end. Overall, I really liked it! It may not compare to a restaurant specializing in fish dishes, but as someone who likes to eat Negitoro casually, it's a welcome new offering. It's a bit more than a regular rice bowl, so when combined with a full-size udon, it's just enough to feel satisfied without drinking the soup. Next time, I might go for the mini udon. My companion ordered the small rice set with grilled udon. While the udon itself was fine, the toppings like shaved bonito were clumped together and the fried egg was burnt, making it a bit disappointing. The clump of shaved bonito was so solid that I, who didn't recognize it at first, asked, "What's that?" It was as solid as a Tuna Pico snack. It was a bit disappointing in terms of the accompanying items. Some stores don't even offer it, so one would think it would be a point of effort, but maybe that's not the case?

I visited this Yukawa branch for the first time in the evening of March 6, 2021. I was lucky to find the parking lot empty. Last time I came for lunch, there were a lot of people waiting in line, so I ended up going to the main store. The inside of the store had only one customer, and this time I decided to try the clam udon with mini spring tempura set for 890 yen. Unfortunately, there was no bell to call the staff here at the Yukawa branch. The clam broth was rich and delicious! I love clams, so I really enjoyed it. I topped it with grated yam and tempura crumbs, making the udon a bit more luxurious than usual. Cheap and delicious! It's the best.

Katsu curry (medium spicy) for 820 yen. I arrived at 11:30 and found parking available, but there was a waiting line inside the restaurant. I hesitated for a moment, but decided to write my name on the waiting list. It seemed like there were mainly groups waiting, so I assumed they preferred table seating. As expected, I was seated at the counter after about 3 minutes and ordered the katsu curry. The portion was large, with plenty of rice, curry, and a large cutlet. The curry had a taste reminiscent of the Showa era, with a strong umami flavor from the ingredients, which I found quite delicious. It seemed like a taste that would be appreciated by older generations. The spiciness was around 1.5 levels higher than CoCo Ichibanya curry. I took out a bottle of Bhut Jolokia chili powder from my bag and sprinkled a little bit into the curry, which dramatically increased the spiciness. This powder is great for boosting the spiciness without altering the original flavor of the curry. Carrying this powder with me has made me less concerned about the spiciness level of curries. In this case, the spiciness level was easily over 50 times higher than CoCo Ichibanya curry. Thank you for the meal today!

Well, well, where should I go today? When I was undecided, I went to "Sannoudon"! I wanted something light, so I decided to try the "wakame udon (410 yen)" instead of my usual "kashiwa udon". There was more wakame than I expected, and when I looked closely at the menu, it was actually called "plenty of wakame udon"! It's great for wakame lovers♪ The familiar broth and noodles from Sannoudon always make me feel relieved(*´-`) I forgot that you can have extra green onions for free up to double the amount this time(ToT) I wonder what I should try next time...♪ Thank you for the meal!

I went to check out the udon at Sushi's because one of my reviewers mentioned that the dashi had changed back to how it used to be. I tried the Goboten Udon for 430 yen. The dashi was indeed light and a bit on the mild side. The strong dashi taste from before was nowhere to be found. The saltiness was on the softer side, with less of a chemical taste. It was a bit lacking in flavor, but adding toppings or the free tororo kelp made it just right. It was difficult to add kelp with the previous strong dashi flavor. But isn't the square-shaped noodles a bit firmer than before? I don't go to Sushi's often, so I might be mistaken... Any Sushi's enthusiasts out there, please let me know. The Goboten topping on udon for the first time was long and slightly difficult to eat. The batter also easily comes off, so it's not my favorite as a udon topping. I should mention that I once ordered it as a side dish with sweet potato shochu, and it was delicious.

Beef and egg rice bowl with mini udon. I always get this at Sisan Udon. I've never tried anything else. Sometimes I think about trying a different udon, but I always end up choosing this one. The beef and egg rice bowl is delicious!

[Date] Weekday dinner in March [Situation] Dining alone as an adult [Frequency] More than 5 times at this restaurant! [Access] Within a 10-minute walk from JR Anabeyama Park Station After finishing a late-night meeting, I received a message that there was no dinner at home. So, on my way back, I stopped by "Sann Udon Yukawa Store," which is conveniently located along my commute. As I mentioned in a previous review of another store in the same chain, this restaurant is part of a udon chain based in Fukuoka, Kitakyushu. They offer a wide variety of dishes including udon, soba, oden, rice bowls, curry, botamochi, seasonal okowa, and more! On this day, even though it was past 11 pm, there were about 7 customers in the restaurant. Here's what I ordered: - Kashiwa Soup Nabe Udon (750 yen): This was my second time trying it! It's similar to nabe yaki udon, with kashiwa and kashiwa soup being the key flavors. The dish is filled with ingredients like egg, green onions, fish cakes, and shiitake mushrooms. They sprinkle salt and pepper on top, and serve it with yuzu pepper. Yuzu pepper is a must-have condiment for this dish! However, I prefer to add it myself later, so I could do without the initial salt and pepper. Since the restaurant is open late, some people might use it as their second or third stop for the night. Their oden is also quite delicious! And now for the exciting news - they have introduced a new menu item: a "Mini Curry"! Many people already know how delicious their curry is, so the addition of a mini size is a great idea! I can't wait to try it next time. Thank you for the meal!

When it comes to udon in Kitakyushu, perhaps the most famous place is "Sanzan Udon." While the various shops of the Buzen Uradachi Kai and "Koshin Udon" are also well-known, "Sanzan Udon" seems to be on a different level in terms of popularity. With a parking lot, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, a wide menu selection, decent taste, quick service, and affordable prices, this place has it all. They offer unlimited toppings of tenkasu and tororo kombu, delicious oden, and even ohagi. They also offer takeout options. It's a one-stop shop for everything. The noodles may not be the highlight, as they are soft and somewhat stretchy, lacking firmness. Depending on the staff boiling them, sometimes they are not much different from the noodles sold in supermarkets for 3 packs for 100 yen. However, they are gentle on the stomach, absorb flavors well, and are easy to eat, which is a characteristic. The magic lies in the soup. The richly flavored soup, based on kombu and shiitake mushrooms with a hint of seafood dashi, can overshadow any complaints about the noodles. It has a smooth texture, strong umami flavor, and a lingering aftertaste, making it a comforting taste. The success of "Sanzan Udon" can be attributed to its stance of focusing on the soup and providing good service and affordable prices. The place has grown to have branches in various locations in Kitakyushu due to its approach and appealing taste to the locals. On the flip side, it might be challenging for them to expand successfully to other prefectures. The popularity is due to the affordability and service. Ordering a kake udon for 320 yen and adding the free toppings of tenkasu and tororo kombu on the table makes it look like a good deal and taste great. Adding an oden and onigiri for 540 yen is quite filling in today's ramen bowl for 550 yen era. The restaurant offers table and sunken kotatsu seats, provides children's chairs, and always has a parking lot, catering smoothly to families. The extensive menu keeps customers from getting bored, and the place is always bustling with customers, so the staff are always busy and efficient in their service (though there are often mistakes). This kind of service helps attract customers and even leads to queues at the chain restaurant. Even I, who am not a big fan, don't mind it. I don't line up to eat there, but I occasionally crave it. That's the power of "Sanzan Udon." Now, let me review the new menu item I tried, the "tsukune don" for 520 yen. It's a bowl with two large tsukune meatballs topped with mayonnaise, served on rice with lettuce surrounding them. The rice is seasoned with the tsukune sauce, which is sweet and savory with a dashi flavor, creating a delicious bowl. The tsukune occasionally contains cartilage, which gives a sudden crunchy texture when biting into it. Let me be clear - I don't need this cartilage!! It suddenly becomes hard to chew, making it feel like I've bitten into a foreign object and making me hesitant to eat it. Am I the only one feeling uncomfortable about when this potential bomb might explode? I'm stressed about biting into the tsukune because of this unexpected hard texture.

We often use this restaurant as a family. It is a chain of 24-hour udon restaurants centered in Kitakyushu City. There are many menu options, but my recommendation is the sweet and savory kashiwa udon with chicken. The balance of sweet and fragrant broth with chewy udon is great. The curry rice is also tastier than specialty shops. When I took my friends from Tokyo to "Sushiya Udon," they were all surprised. It seems that udon in Tokyo is not good. It may only be a matter of time before they expand to Tokyo!

I quietly like shiso rice balls. I eat them with oden. I also took home tonkatsu curry and yakisoba. The yakisoba tends to harden, so it's better to eat it at the restaurant. The tonkatsu curry had a small amount of curry.

Goro Goro Chicken Curry for 840 yen. From 7/13, Saison Udon is having a curry fair. I don't have a good impression of Saison Udon's curry, but when I looked at the menu, they have Goro Goro Chicken Curry. Are they trying to imitate Matsuya's Goro Chicken? However, the nearest Saison Udon to me is the Shimamiya branch, so I compromised and got takeout from the Atarigawa branch where I have visited before. Goro Goro Chicken Curry. I wonder if this curry is the same as the regular menu curry. It tastes like old curry, similar to homemade curry, with chicken added. But the chicken is not really chunky at all. The portion size is small and the quantity of chicken is low. It's unfair to compare it to the reigning champion Matsuya's Goro Chicken, but it's quite unsatisfying. Sorry, Saison! You can use PayPay.