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| ◆Sanuki Udon Noodles |
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Udon is one of the most
popular noodles in Japan. Kagawa Prefecture was once called as the
country of “Sanuki” and is the home of authentic Sanuki udon. It is
said that there are approximately 700 sanuki udon shops in Kagawa
Prefecture! Do you know? Kagawa Porefecture is the smallest prefecture
in Japan. Sanuki udon is currently enjoying a popularity boom. Many people from all over Japan visit here just to eat it, so there may be long lunchtime queues at popular sanuki udon shops. Sanuki udon is a very simple food, and that simplicity may be the secret of its popularity. Water and salt are kneaded into flour, and then the dough is cut into noodles and boiled. Even though the food is very simple, the chef’s special technique is essential. Each shop has its own particular taste, and each customer can find his own favorite udon shop. There is a variety of sanuki udon shops, but self-service style is most popular at the moment. There won’t be a language problem when ordering at this kind of shop. Take one bowl from the pile and just tell the counter staff person "sho" (small size), "chu" (medium size), or "dai" (large size), for the preferred size of udon. Next, add some toppings such as tempura to the udon, and the shop staff will say how much to pay. Lastly, pay for it at the cashier, and then eat it. A small bowl of udon without toppings runs about 150 yen at an inexpensive udon shop. |
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