Saifuudon — Restaurant in Dazaifu

What a hidden gem! We stumbled upon this cozy udon restaurant while exploring the area, and it turned out to be one of the best meals of our trip. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. We were foreigners and despite our limited Japanese, the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome, even offering to try explain in simple English and helpful gestures to guide us through the recommended choices.

The udon was absolutely outstanding—freshly made, perfectly chewy noodles in a rich, flavorful broth that felt both comforting and refined. I was blown away too by how light and crispy the tempura was. Every element of the dish was clearly made with care and attention to detail.

Although small with indoor seating capacity of 8, the restaurant itself was clean, charming, and full of character. It had that homey, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to linger just a little longer. Prices were very reasonable given the quality, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming.

Overall, this place was a delightful surprise, and we left with full stomachs and big smiles. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic and heartwarming udon...

Friendly and fast service, the staff speaks English, which was helpful. The original udon noodles with the soup were clean and comforting, but adding beef made the broth too strong. The mushroom tempura was great, crispy and flavorful, but the shrimp tempura was disappointing and came in a small portion. Overall, a mixed experience with some...

Waited about half an hour to be seated. Need some patience there however be rest assured this shop definitely worth the wait. Owner & wifey were very friendly. The udon was silky smooth & the fried broccoli was crispy. Overall experience very heart-warming as the owner tried his very best to communicate in English....