Sakurai Udon — Restaurant in Fujiyoshida

A great little local spot that specializes only in udon — simple, comforting, and delicious. You can choose to have it hot or cold, and it comes with tofu and cabbage. The udon noodles are perfectly chewy, and the tofu is fresh and flavorful. The owner is very kind and welcoming, and also speaks English, which makes it easy to communicate. Don’t expect too much in terms of strong flavors — it’s more about appreciating its simplicity and traditional style. A nice experience to eat in a traditional...

Family-run eatery with great vibes - you felt like having a meal with a big family in a traditional Japanese house. Foreigners friendly - owners could speak basic English and looked genuinely friendly towards tourists. Hot noodles and soup were absolutely delicious. Level of salt was just nice (unlike typical Japanese noodles which tend to be on the salty side). Must try their chilli powder. The only downside was there was no meat at all. The only protein was the...

The best noodles I've ever had in my life! You can see them making it in the back. The bounce of the noodles was just incredible and the broth was absolutely delicious. They only have one dish, served hot or cold. We got cold which seemed to just mean the broth was served seperately but that kept the noodles from going soft. The waiter was very kind and spoke amazing English. Seating was on the floor but...