I’ve heard that there’s a legendary udon shop in Sakaide that only offers eat-in service for one hour! As an udon lover, I just had to see this elusive shop for myself. So, I planned my visit accordingly. Since this was my second stop after Gamou Udon, I got off at Sakaide Station after traveling from JR Kamogawa Station.
It was just over a 10-minute walk from JR Sakaide Station’s south exit. The shop is located along National Route 19, making it easy to spot. Many visitors seemed to come by car and parked in nearby lots.
Hinode Seimenjyo (日の出製麺所) sells udon from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. However, the eat-in service is only available from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Strictly speaking, this isn’t a typical udon shop—it’s actually a noodle factory.
I arrived 15 minutes before the eat-in opening, only to find more than 20 people already in line! However, the shop has seating on both the left and right sides of the building, so there are plenty of seats, and the turnover is quite fast. Unlike some udon shops that close when they sell out, this place allows anyone who lines up by 12:30 PM to eat (though I’m not sure how strict they are if you arrive exactly at the cutoff time).
Interestingly, the left side looked more like a regular shop, while the right side felt like an office space.
The first 100 bowls served after opening are made with “Sanuki no Yume,” a type of wheat flour from Kagawa Prefecture. Once that runs out, they switch to a blended flour. I’ve had Sanuki no Yume udon at Udonbo before!
The menu consists of just one type of udon. Upon entering, you’re asked for your preferences:
*Temperature & style: Hot, cold, lukewarm, or kamatama (udon with raw egg)
*Size: Small (130 yen), Medium (180 yen), Large (240 yen)
Eggs and tempura are available on the tables, so you take what you want. Payment is on the honor system before leaving the shop.
The picture below shows the small size, served cold. It’s really small—even smaller than Gamou Udon’s small portion! First, I poured some dashi broth from the communal container onto my noodles. Look at that beautiful golden color! There were both hot and cold dashi options, as well as soy sauce. I chose the hot dashi. The udon was incredibly chewy! The noodles had an impressive stretch and a firm, bouncy texture. The broth had a great flavor as well.
Then, I topped it with a soft-boiled egg (70 yen) and garnishes like green onions and ginger. For me, udon is complete when paired with green onions and an egg. As I ate, I regretted my decision—I should have ordered a medium instead!
Other toppings included tempura bits, ground sesame, shichimi spice, and chikuwa tempura.
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Name Hinode Seimenjyo (日の出製麺所)
Open 11:30 – 12:30 only
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