Category Archives: Udon

Marukame Udon in Vietnam

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Silicon Island

Disclaimer: I visited Marukame udon on my third visit to Ho Chi Minh.  I tend to stay away from non-local food when I travel, but I simply could not resist.  I did resist to try the Yoshinoya at the new HCM … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ishiharu udon

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Silicon Island

Ishiharu udon is a small shop located between Kojima and Tamano city. It’s technically on the Kojima side on a very narrow side road so small that you will miss it if you blink, but rest assured, it’s worth the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Okakita Udon

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Silicon Island

On my second day of walking around Kyoto, I was ready to give up and pass out in my hotel room when my wife suggested we go out and eat udon. UDON!!!  Udon in Kyoto!  Really?   While udon might not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Karono Udon in Fukuoka

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Silicon Island

Udon is not the first thing that comes to mind when I think about Fukuoka, but I was surprised to find out that there is a local version of this popular dish. Continue reading →

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Gamou Udon

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Silicon Island

Gamou is a tiny, yet very popular udon shop just outside of Sakaide city on the way to Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku. Fans of Sanuki udon seem to hold this place in high esteem since there was already … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Matsuura Soba and Udon

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Silicon Island

We got to Matsuura at 10h30, a full 30 min before opening time and we were shocked to see people already waiting. The restaurant looks like a private house lost in the parking lot of a drab factory, but yeah,  … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Yamauchi Udon Shop

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Silicon Island

My quest for Sanuki udon has taken me to great little shops all over Kagawa prefecture and Yamauchi udon shop is definitely worth the drive. Continue reading →

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