The cold noodles here are quite long. Compared to hot udon, the noodles are firm. It was a very hot day, so I was in the mood for cold noodles. I wanted to try the Chikutama Bukkake Udon. It's cold udon topped with chikuwa, egg tempura, and meat. The tempura doesn't have much batter, it's crispy. Even the egg is tempura. Amazing!! You eat it with the sauce and lemon that come with it. It's even more refreshing with lemon. The noodles are firm, so it's quite filling. It's not like the fluffy Hakata udon. The egg is half-cooked. I was really surprised by this!

I visited the restaurant on a regular night and tried three dishes. 1. Curry udon with tempura - The curry was light and had a hint of sweetness from fruits, along with the flavor of curry. The noodles were slightly firm, typical of Hakata style. 2. Butter clam udon - This dish had a unique flavor with butter clams, dashi broth, and a hint of spiciness. It was easy to eat and delicious. 3. Special chicken cutlet and egg over rice - It had a comforting home-cooked taste with well-seasoned egg. It made me crave for more rice. This restaurant is a great place to enjoy a meal with alcohol at night or to finish off with udon.

I was thinking about what to have for lunch today, and I decided to go for cold udon since it's hot outside. I had a sudden idea to go to Udon Dining Yaei, which is within cycling distance. When I arrived, it was lunchtime and the place was packed. I looked at the menu and saw that their specialty is the Yaei Special Curry Udon, which has won a 3-star award in the curry udon category in Kyushu. I usually like to try the recommended dishes at a restaurant, so even though I originally wanted cold udon, I decided to try the curry udon. I ordered the Yaei Special Curry Udon for 1,000 yen. It took a while for my order to arrive because they were busy. The curry udon had shrimp and vegetable tempura on top, making it very filling. The curry was creamy and mild, with a hint of yogurt flavor. It was different from the typical Japanese-style curry udon with dashi broth. It was quite innovative and delicious. The Yaei Heavenly Topping that the person next to me was eating looked appetizing, so I would like to try that next time. Overall, it was a great meal.

This is an udon restaurant located near the Shinkansen side Tsukushi exit of Hakata Station, about a little over 10 minutes' walk away, close to Toyoko Inn Hakata Station South. The interior of the restaurant has mostly counter seats, but there are also table seats available. You can enjoy udon not only during lunchtime but also in the evening. The staff are efficient and leave a good impression. I ordered the cold Yasaka Tempura Udon for 980 yen plus 110 yen for extra noodles, tax included. The noodles are medium thickness with a firm texture, topped with a slightly sweet broth. The tempura of chikuwa, chicken, carrots, shiso leaf, and half-boiled egg is crispy. It's delicious. I ordered the extra noodles, but felt like there was not much. Perhaps it's because it was evening.

Iyasaka! Iyasaka! Iyasaka! Saa~! ♪Phrase that those who know, know♪♬ Today I tried going to Hagakure Udon and found a line inside the store as well as a line outside... with over 10 people waiting! I decided to give up and walked a bit further... and then I saw the word "Udon"!! Oh, I didn't know about this place! I rarely come to this area from my workplace, so I jumped in! They had rice bowls! Lucky! They didn't have pork cutlet rice bowl, though! Too bad! I got the Chicken Nanban rice bowl!! Oh, looks delicious♪ It came with a side of udon. First, they brought a small side dish! I love this kind of thing! I had the mini salad! Tasty! I like these kinds of things (⁠•⁠ө⁠•⁠)⁠♡ The udon arrived in 7-8 minutes! Clear soup. Cold udon! Watercress, tempura bits... and separately, grated radish and green onions! Nice! I like it when they serve it separately (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠) I mixed everything together and added red pepper. Let's try the soup! It's delicious! It's been a while since I had udon! It's good! It's my first time trying the Chicken Nanban rice bowl! It's basically Chicken Nanban on top of rice (lol) Rice with plenty of sweet vinegar... I'm not a big fan of it? The tartar sauce is abundant and passes the test! ← Acting all high and mighty? lol Personally, I prefer the rice and Nanban separate rather than in a bowl. Is the portion a bit smaller? Maybe that's why it's in a bowl? (⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠0⁠*⁠)⁠ﾉ This place is clean and nice. If it were a bit closer to my workplace... it would be great (⁠人⁠ ⁠•͈⁠ᴗ⁠•͈⁠) However, everything seems to be getting more expensive lately (and multiple times... (^_^;)) I wonder if the cost performance is good or not? It's hard to tell in this era. I was satisfied today. Thank you for the meal^_^

Choi drinking set for 1100 yen includes 5 skewers, a small dish, and a highball. Great value! The curry udon for 990 yen is delicious with a gentle flavor that is easy to eat. The appetizer for 330 yen is really good. It seems like a highly rated restaurant, but surprisingly not very crowded. Maybe because of its location in a somewhat inconvenient place?

Located about 200m south of Takashita-dori after turning left from Higashi Sumiyoshi Intersection. It is a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station Chikushi Exit, about 907m away. At night, it operates as an udon izakaya, while during lunchtime, they offer lunch sets. I've tried their popular curry udon before, but it wasn't to my liking, so this time I ordered the Yaei Tenmori. The udon itself is average, nothing particularly special. However, the tempura included - half-boiled egg tempura, chicken tempura, chikuwa, carrot, and shiso - for 950 yen offers good value for money. They have various other types of udon on the menu, so I would like to try them next time.

I knew this place existed but I didn't visit it often, so I had never been there before. However, the other day when I passed by the front of the store, I was intrigued by the curry udon sign at the entrance, so I decided to stop by. It was a curry udon shop from a region in Kyushu that I had never heard of before. It was a weekday lunchtime and when I entered, the place was almost full. A few more people came in after me, but I was able to sit at the counter just as 4 or 5 people finished their meals and left. I chose the Yaei Special Curry Udon with shrimp tempura for 980 yen, which came with rice. The curry udon arrived in about 10 minutes, and I started by tasting the soup. It had a creamy and Japanese flavor with a hint of sweetness, along with some spiciness. The udon was soft but had a nice chewy texture. The shrimp tempura included 2 small shrimp tempura, 3 sweet potato tempura, and 1 carrot tempura. I felt that curry udon and tempura didn't really go well together. The soup also had a little bit of minced meat in it, which paired well with the curry flavor. If you have a big appetite, you could even enjoy the remaining soup by adding rice to it. If I have the chance to visit again, I would like to try a set with udon that is not curry! Thank you for the meal!

This is a restaurant featured on Fukuoka's local program "Udon MA◯" that serves curry udon. While their super creamy curry udon is recommended, during the cold season, the "Oyster Miso Stew Udon" is a must-try. Priced at 1,210 yen including tax, this dish consists of firm noodles with ingredients such as three oysters, shrimp, fried tofu, chrysanthemum leaves, shimeji mushrooms, and egg, all in a miso soup infused with oyster broth. The balance of umami and gentle sweetness in the soup is my favorite and I love the flavor. It is recommended to transfer the noodles to a separate plate, slurp them while savoring the soup, and then order extra rice to enjoy the remaining soup as a delicious porridge. It's so delicious that I highly recommend trying it. Additional information: The restaurant is only open for dinner, does not have a parking lot, but there is a coin parking nearby. The atmosphere of the restaurant may be a bit intimidating, but there are counter seats available, and the staff are friendly, making it easy for solo diners to visit. They also offer a wide selection of alcoholic beverages and appetizers.

You can go for udon as the main dish or use it as a trendy udon izakaya. The a la carte menu is also extensive. The entrance may seem a bit intimidating, but the inside is very open and clean. The deep-fried kibinago and chicken tempura are delicious when ordered as single items. The freshly fried food is definitely tasty! Finally, the main udon dishes! I had curry udon and my partner had carbonara udon. We have been eating soft udon from Hakata recently, so it was nice to have chewy udon after a long time! There are various variations of udon, so I would like to try them if I have the chance. The carbonara udon was rich and had a stable taste. Couples, families, and individuals all seem to love this place. It is a restaurant that is widely loved by many people.

It is similar to "Shisei" in Ohori Park, as mentioned in other reviews, but I wonder if there is any connection between the two. This place seems to be known for its curry udon, which is not available at "Shisei". They offer white and black curry udon, as well as beef tongue curry. The staff recommended the white curry, which seems to be milk-based, while the black curry is made with seafood and squid ink. I made a mistake by ordering the beef tongue curry, as the curry flavor was just average. I also ordered the Yaei Special, which came with luxurious tempura, but at 1,375 yen, the cost performance was not good. If you want tempura udon, you might be more satisfied with "Daichi no Udon" as the quality is similar.

I had a casual drinking set at an udon izakaya, with 5 pieces of kushikatsu and edamame, along with shochu soda. The ham katsu was delicious, so I added more. It was thick and satisfying, truly exquisite. Everything was delicious. Unfortunately, I didn't have the udon, haha.

I came to Hakata on a summer trip to Kyushu in 2020. Hakata is known as the birthplace of udon noodles and has been loved since ancient times. It is said that during the Kamakura period, a monk named Shoichi Kokushi traveled to Song (China) and brought back the recipes for udon noodles, soba noodles, yokan (sweet jelly), and manju (sweet buns). On this trip, I visited a popular diner called Hikari near Hakata Station Chikushi Exit. Normally, I would end my meal with ramen, but since I had Hakata ramen for lunch, I decided to have udon noodles tonight. I walked about 10 minutes from Hakata Station towards the Higashi Sumiyoshi Park. My destination was Udon Dining Yaei. It was my first visit, around 9 pm. The restaurant has 10 counter seats and 12 table seats. Usually, they are open until 3 am, but due to the impact of the new coronavirus, they now close at 1 am. I took a seat at the counter. There was a notice that said, "Please do not place your mask on the counter or table while in use." Fukuoka is also seeing an increase in infected people, so it's understandable. I ordered the Curry Udon for 880 yen (excluding tax) and a bowl of white rice for 150 yen (excluding tax). Curry Udon has become a staple in Kagawa, the udon prefecture. Since Yaei recommended the Curry Udon, I decided to have it with white rice. They use natural dashi made from Hokkaido's true kelp and Kyushu's bonito flakes. The noodles, made from 100% Fukuoka wheat, are not only soft like Hakata udon but also have a firm and chewy texture like Sanuki udon. The Curry Udon had a light yellow color. It is made milder by adding milk and cream. The two shrimp tempura and three slices of potato tempura, along with carrots, are a perfect match with the curry. These are vegetables that are commonly found in curry rice. Chrysanthemum greens are also served on top. When I tasted it, it was mild but had a spicy kick to it. Delicious! Curry Udon and white rice are indeed the best partners. It would have been even better if they provided paper aprons. The restaurant has been open for three years since February of this year. It is still a relatively new establishment, offering not only udon noodles but also a variety of dishes like kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) and tempura, as well as a wide selection of sake from various regions of Japan. It can also be used as an izakaya (Japanese pub) as they are open until late at night. Overall, it was a great dining experience.

It's quite nice, like that scene from "The Lonely Gourmet". I went alone, so I ordered a simple drinking set - fried skewers, edamame, and beer. As a side dish, I got a udon salad with tuna mayo. It's delicious. It seems like this place originally was an udon restaurant. I might finish with curry udon.

Oh, am I in the minority here? (laughs) Well, everyone has their own preferences, right? Handmade noodles are good, but I found the flouriness of the udon a bit bothersome. The broth had a hint of bonito, but the base seemed to be mostly seasoning. I also enjoyed the fried oysters and beer. Thank you for the meal.

We had a small year-end party to celebrate my son's victory in an important tournament this month. We chose this place as usual. It seems like they were recently featured on a udon map, as there were more customers than before. Our order included curry udon (880 yen), spicy miso meat kamatama udon (850 yen), yaei tempura topping (800 yen), mentaiko tamagoyaki (680 yen), and thick cut ham katsu (500 yen). Everything was delicious! We'll definitely come back next year for our family events.

It is an udon izakaya that stays open late. I ordered a burdock tempura udon, ham cutlet, and deep-fried asparagus. It seemed like the service took a bit longer, probably because it was late and there were many regular customers drinking. However, the food was delicious with crispy fried items. It's great that they offer not only udon but also side dishes. It's convenient for people working late hours!

The taste is average. The cost is about 250 yen higher than expected based on the taste.

Spicy and creamy, very delicious. The tempura was also crispy and juicy, it was excellent.

It was December, but I forgot the date a few times haha. My wife and I tried to go to a yakitori restaurant near our house, but the atmosphere was not very inviting, so we decided to try the udon dining place next door. We saw a picture of curry udon with shrimp tempura and other tempura toppings, and it looked delicious, so we decided to order that. However, when we tried to order, the menu only listed "Curry Udon" without any mention of tempura toppings. When we asked the staff about the picture, they confirmed that it was indeed the "Curry Udon" and it was only 850 yen. We were surprised at the price and immediately ordered two bowls. The wait was a bit long, so we regretted not ordering some drinks or appetizers. However, all regrets disappeared once we tasted the udon! The curry udon was unlike any we had tried before - the soup was thick and rich, but not heavy. It was light yet flavorful, and we couldn't stop drinking the soup. It was so delicious that we wondered why we had never tasted curry udon like this before! I highly recommend this place to everyone - if you live nearby, you must try it, and it's worth traveling a distance for. It's not too crowded right now, so I don't want to attract too much attention, but it's really worth recommending.

100% Kyushu wheat noodles have a fragrant wheat aroma. The broth is sweet and delicious! The fried tofu is also tasty! The curry udon has milk in it, making it creamy, and as you eat, you can feel the spiciness more and more!