With over 300 restaurants all across Japan, Sanuki Udon Hanamaru boasts their famous sanuki udon, originating from Kagawa Prefecture, for only ¥280 yen (small size)! Sanuki udon is made with a special kind of wheat, providing a unique texture to the noodles. Because I was hungry, I ordered a medium size with karaage (fried chicken) and chikuwa (fish patty) and it still came out to be under ¥500! It’s a serve-it-yourself style, so you can pick your sides, which noodles you like, and then you pay. Easy, cheap, and healthy fast food!
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Sanuki Udon Hanamaru
Cheap but tasty udon all over the country

By Karin Wu
Community writer

The entrance to one of several Sanuki Udon Hanamaru in Shibuya

The very simple menu with several options for udon

The famous self-service style that's becoming more popular in Japan

Pick from a variety of delicious sides to accompany your udon

My less-than-500-yen meal with sanuki udon, karaage and chikuwa

The famous sanuki udon that Hanamaru specializes in

Easy place for people like me to feel comfortable eating alone, with many counter seats

Staying true to self-service, you can get yourself hot tea or water and toppings
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