Sakuragawa, Ibaraki, Japan｜Yamaboushi

It was my first time visiting. We entered the store right after it opened, and we were the only ones there. It was raining, so my turnout may have been slow. The store has a great atmosphere, it looks old but it's not, it's clean and the decorations inside are interesting. My mother and husband manage it. My husband brought out tea, towels, and udon karinto. Those with strong teeth should eat the homemade karinto, and those with weaker teeth should let it soak first. Homemade flour, so 650g per serving. If you can't finish it, please take it home. We also have containers, so don't hesitate to ask. He gave detailed explanations and fun stories until the food was ready. The order is 1️⃣4 pieces of Tenzaru Udon. Tempura includes kakiage, shrimp, potatoes, kelp, udon leaves, eggplant, green onions, and green beans. Seasoned green onions, boiled beans, pickled plums, onions and plum vinegar. Tempura is crispy and has a wide variety. very delicious. The udon is hand-made with the aroma of wheat. The udon noodles were so thick that I couldn't slurp them up easily, but they were delicious and had a nice elasticity. My parents and sister, who are over 80 years old, couldn't eat it all, so they took it home. Freeze it and use it as udon noodles to finish off the pot. By the time I returned, the place was full of customers. It was a delicious and fun lunch. Thank you, husband and mother.

Instead of the chewy texture and smooth texture of udon, it was a rough, wild type of food. The evaluation of udon may vary depending on the person, but my wife and I liked it. It's a huge portion, so if you're a small eater, you might want to share one dish between two people. This time, I shared Tenzaru, Kenchin Udon, and Tenmori with my wife, and we were very satisfied with both the taste and quantity. The chatty owner took care of me while I was eating, so I was able to enjoy my lunch on the go. It seems that they only serve 30 meals a day, so if you are planning to visit late, we recommend that you contact them to confirm.

Visited with family. I found a new udon restaurant near here. It is a shop that is handmade by the owner over the course of four years. It's not as hard as udon Karinto, and it's delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. Udon noodles made from local flour, seasonal vegetable tempura. . . All of them were delicious and satisfying to eat. If you can't eat it, you can take it home with a plastic container, but I was able to finish it. A shop with a very good atmosphere... I want you to continue to operate for a long time.