Sanuki Udon Ueharaya — Restaurant in Takamatsu

Steps to take udon, for foreigners

1. Take a tray and small plates. Look up and you will find a simple menu with price
2. Move along. Take the tempura you like onto the plate
3. Move along and you can find some oden, you will need another plate if you want some
4. Moving further you will be asked what udon you want, you can ask for small/ large in terms of portion, then say cold / hot. The udon will ne given to you in a bowl
5. Moving further along you can take some sushi
6. Then you will meet the cashier
7. After paying for the food selected, you can turn around and find a place where where you need to favour your own bowl of udon.
8. If you want to have hot udon, you meed to put it into a strainer ( there are few for you, in different sizes) then soak it into the hot water right in front of you. There is no need to soak for too long as you just want to make it hotter. 9) Put the udon back to your own bowl, then add some soup from the tap right next to you.
9. Add some green onion, crispy deep fried flour, ginger from the boxes as much as you like. Some locals will add unexpectedly loads of them
10. Find yourself a seat and then you can start tasting the udon of your own style

By the way, the texture of the udon of this shop is really nice. Lots of people during lunch hours and will close...

Sanuki Udon Ueharaya served one of the best bowls of udon I’ve ever had. Everything about the meal felt thoughtful and refined, while still maintaining that comforting, homey vibe that makes a great udon shop so memorable. The noodles were outstanding—tender yet satisfyingly chewy, with that signature bounce you hope for in Sanuki udon. You can tell they really take pride in their craft.

The broth was flavorful without being too heavy, striking a great balance that let the noodles and toppings shine. I highly recommend getting the eggplant—it was silky, perfectly cooked, and soaked up the broth beautifully. The squid was also excellent: tender, not rubbery at all, and full of umami.

There’s a clear attention to detail in how each ingredient is prepared and served. The shop itself is unassuming and relaxed, but the food speaks for itself. Whether you’re a udon enthusiast or just looking for a satisfying local meal, this place is well worth the visit. I’d happily come back for another bowl.

PS great place for lunch if you are stopping by...

Had udon here before visiting Ritsurin Garden. Famous udon shop packed with locals and tourists. Waited for 15 mins for a table. English menu not available. They serve udon and soba, on the day of visit, I saw most of the people ordering udon so I just followed. Udon was served cold, but you can reheat at self-served hot water bath in the middle of the restaurant. A variety of side dishes available, from tempura to oden. I ordered cold udon with dipping soy sauce and oden (boiled tofu and fish cake). Udon has a very good texture. Dipping sauce is a bit different from what I had before - it has rich fish flavour on top of fresh soy sauce. If you are not a fan of seafood / fish, would recommend other udon with hot broth / udon with meat. I would recommended to pay a visit if you are hanging around the park (the restaurant is located just opposite...