Higashichichibu, Saitama, Japan｜手打ち定峰峠の鬼うどん

A small oasis Located on a switchback of a popular mountain pass climb. The hospitality of the engaging and informative proprietress is next level. Their noodles are handmade and they have local specialties to enjoy. Take some time to look through their photo albums of all the people who’ve visited over the years.

It's on the right side, a few minutes up the slope from the Shiroishi Shako bus stop in the direction of Jomine Pass. The udon noodles are firm and chewy, and have a unique seasoning, making the udon itself delicious. There were only two chilled items on the menu that day, so I got the tsukemen that seemed to come out quickly. Actually, it was served after being boiled and thoroughly exposed, so I had to wait a little longer than I expected (about 10 minutes). However, the garnished burdock root and carrots were spicy, exciting, and delicious, and they went well with the ground sesame seeds and grated daikon radish, and the amount of noodles was gone in no time. I hurried to the bus stop, thinking that I would try the famous Kinpira Karami Oni Udon next time. I am satisfied that I was able to experience the wonderful personalities of the husband and wife. The price has been increased by 200 yen since April 2020.

When I said I would share a large serving with my child, they served it separately. The carrot and burdock kinpira seems to be spicy for small children. I ate it quickly and easily. The store clerk was a person called the master and two mothers, so it took time, but they were very polite.