I finally found Yamada Udon, located just before Bumbun in Fuchinobe, which I had been wanting to visit. I went there for lunch on Saturday. There are counter seats, box seats, and tatami seats, and since I was with my two-year-old child, I chose the tatami seats. They provided a child seat, which was very helpful. The other tatami seats were also filled with families with children. I ordered Kitsune Udon for myself and a kids curry set for my son. The kids curry set arrived first. The curry was hot, as well as the potatoes and fried chicken, so I gave him some apple juice first. Once it cooled down a bit, he started eating the fried items and finished the curry without leaving anything behind! I tried a bit and found that the curry was not overly sweet. The Kitsune Udon was decent, nothing special. The udon was not too thick or too thin. The broth was easy to drink and comforting. The Punch Donburi had konjac and menma in it, and the beef tripe was tender. The seasoning was not too strong, and it went well with the rice! There are other appealing menu items besides udon, and it's a place where families with children can feel at ease, so I would like to visit again.

On Saturday morning, I had breakfast with udon noodles and rice topped with raw egg, with udon broth instead of soy sauce. It was delicious. Udon noodles seem to have improved in taste in recent years. The decor of the restaurant also seems to have become cuter. For wheelchair users, it may be difficult to navigate alone due to steps. It would be convenient if there were tatami seating available.

I went to Yamada Udon in Toshibi-cho to have a late breakfast on my day off. The restaurant was not crowded, probably because it was a bit late. I ordered the popular Sugaya Natto Morning Set, which came with cold udon. The natto was as generous as always, and when mixed with raw egg and poured over the white rice, the rice was completely covered. The natto had a mild smell and was easy to eat, which I enjoy. I feel like eating it regularly. Thank you for the meal.

When I woke up in the morning and felt like eating natto, I visited the restaurant. Last time, the shop was under renovation so I couldn't go in, but today I ordered the Sugaya's Natto Morning Set. The amount of natto was unbelievably large, and when I mixed it with a raw egg, it seemed like there was more natto than white rice. Today, I also ordered a warm mini udon on the side. This natto is not very smelly and easy to eat, with a taste that I like. I am completely satisfied with a full stomach from the morning. Thank you for the meal.

I became a soba convert about a year ago! Since then, I've enjoyed soba many times. The flavor and texture of soba noodles are different from udon noodles. Soba noodles have a nice chewy texture that I really enjoy, especially during hot weather when my appetite tends to decrease. A bowl of soba is easy to eat quickly, and before I know it, I've finished the whole bowl. I often visit this restaurant on weekends, and recently they have been offering a daily special set menu with choices like tempura rice bowl, simmered tripe, and soba noodles. Sometimes they don't have soba available, but that's okay, I'll just have udon instead.

As usual, I went around the recycle shops. It was Sunday at 12:00. The parking lot had about 15 spaces. I managed to park just as someone was leaving. Inside, there were three box table seats around a half-circle counter and three sunken kotatsu tables. I sat at one of the table seats. Except for the counter, the place was full. Four women in their 40s and 50s were running the kitchen floor. The atmosphere was very homey and their service was comforting. The menu was extensive, offering not just udon but also soba, ramen, and rice dishes, all at reasonable prices. My friend ordered the Tanuki Udon Punch Set for 840 yen, while I had the Maiko Ankake Udon for 590 yen. We also ordered a side of bamboo ring tempura for 170 yen. The Maiko Ankake Udon was very warming with a refined taste of yuzu in the egg soup and generous portions of mushrooms. The Punch Set came with simmered beef tripe and grated yam. It was a Tanuki Udon version and there were various options to choose from. It seemed like it would be very filling. The atmosphere was welcoming, making it easy for solo diners to come in. It's also very family-friendly, perfect for dining with kids. Mr. Yamada Udon, I haven't seen this restaurant around Yokosuka and Yokohama, but I would definitely love to visit again.

I received plain white rice, which I felt lacked sweetness, so I decided to eat a kakiage-don. However, as I drove in the cold weather with sleet or snow falling, I suddenly craved for a hot pot yakisoba instead. I ordered the "Spicy Yakisoba" set with rice, and the bubbling hot yakisoba was satisfying with plenty of noodles. The soup was spicy enough to warm me up, but surprisingly, the rice lacked sweetness when eaten together. Maybe this rice shines best when in a donburi after all.

When I see the big yellow sign in Hachioji, Saitama, I know I've arrived in Saitama. I never expected to find it in Hachioji, with its spacious parking lot making it easy to stop by. The menu is interesting and I had a hard time choosing, but everything is generously portioned.

I feel a little hesitant about having mustard spread on my food. It's not that I dislike it, but when it's already applied, I can't control the amount and it can be too spicy or not enough. Today's special at Yamada Udon is the Friday menu, which is simmered sauce cutlet rice bowl. I tried asking for the mustard on the side, but it seems the waiter's memory was overwritten when I also requested extra tempura flakes for the udon set. The simmered cutlet rice bowl was served with mustard spread on top. When I tried spreading the mustard on the cutlet, it ended up sticking too much to my chopsticks. The first bite had too much mustard... I wish I could have tasted more of the flavor of the simmered sauce cutlet.

During the break between work, I managed to stop by this Yamada Udon restaurant for lunch. I really like the local atmosphere of Yamada Udon! All the shops have a lively vibe and are welcoming to the elderly and families, which I think is why they are loved by the locals. Even though I planned on having udon that day, I couldn't resist ordering the vegetable-packed tanmen when I saw it on the menu. I sat at the counter and soon the restaurant filled up with customers. It was a weekday afternoon, but with the Obon holiday period, there were also families dining, making it a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. The tanmen was served quickly and had a nostalgic look to it. It was filled with plenty of vegetables and the hot soup was full of their flavors. The thin noodles were delicious until the last bite, staying hot throughout!

Daudon is a nickname for the Saitama-based Yamada Food Industry Co., Ltd., which mainly operates roadside stores in the Kanto region. Recently, it was featured on CX as a "store that doesn't aim for the top," along with Yamada Udon and Dom Dom Burger. Yamada Udon has also aimed for expansion in the past, but now the theme is to become a store beloved by tough, truck driver-type men. Therefore, they open stores along truck routes and focus on carbs. Comedian Hii from the comedy duo Cho-Chin Anko conducted hands-on coverage of the store and headquarters for a month, aiming to attract female customers. As a result of her suggestion, soy milk hot pot udon was released as a limited-time menu item. The Machida Toshiten store opens at 6 a.m. along Shibamizo Highway, a 10-minute drive from JR Yokohama Line Fuchinobe Station and a 20-minute drive from Odakyu Tsurugawa Station. The store is crowded with middle-aged men from early in the morning. Most likely arriving by car, there are also strong drinkers who call a taxi after drinking since morning. Three female staff members operate the store. I ordered the "Tamagoyaki Morning Set" (430 yen) with less rice and udon. A tray is placed in front of me, the lid of the chopstick box is opened, and pickles and shichimi pepper are provided for self-service. The udon is medium-thick with wakame seaweed and white leeks as toppings. The broth is on the richer side for people from Kansai, but lighter for those from Kanto. The noodles are soft, similar to Osaka udon. The tamagoyaki is plain, with less salt and no fillings. I drizzle a little soy sauce on it. When I was a student and short on money, I used to make do by sprinkling shichimi pepper and soy sauce on rice. The tamagoyaki and slightly pickled red turnip are a bit plain, so I recreate the experience by pouring shichimi pepper soy sauce over rice. I enjoyed a simple breakfast and paid 430 yen for the meal.

I had the Spicy Hormone Set Meal. The spicy flavor stimulated my appetite and I almost bought some for takeout, but I didn't have a cooler bag so I decided against it. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Familiar Yamada Udon. Ordered the Nikujiru Aimore. The broth was slightly sweet with a hint of salt, the noodles lacked firmness, and the portion was equivalent to 2 servings. It was decent for the price.

Pork miso grilled meat bowl set - Chichibu style - zaru ramen.

Weekend lunch on April 27, 2019 was udon. I had it at Yamada Udon. I ordered vegetable udon. It was full of vegetables, making it a healthy choice. It was delicious.

Kimchi fried rice: delicious dish with a nice kick from the kimchi flavor.