Today's lunch was at the udon restaurant "Tongarashi" in Harayamadai, Sakai City. I wanted to try their famous Yoshino chicken rice ball. Last time I had the bukkake udon, but this time I wanted to taste their warm broth as well. When you enter the restaurant, they first ask you about the type of udon and the portion size you want. Then, you choose your favorite tempura, rice balls, sweet and spicy simmered dish, etc., and place them on a tray before paying at the end. The sweet and spicy simmered beef is served in a small dish and you can have as much as you want. This time, I ordered the following: - Kake (small) 275 yen - Sweet and spicy simmered beef 275 yen - Special chicken rice ball x2 154 yen each Total: 858 yen (tax included) I chose a small size for the udon and sweet and spicy simmered beef, and got 2 chicken rice balls. The warm broth from Tongarashi was delicious, with thin and chewy noodles. The chicken rice balls were just as I hoped for, with perfect rice texture and flavor. Choosing 2 was definitely the right decision. The sweet and spicy simmered beef was tender and had a gentle sweetness that was delightful. I enjoyed mixing it with the udon halfway through. It was a delicious meal! Thank you!

I arrived at 12 o'clock, but entered without waiting. I ordered a bowl of plain noodles at the counter and chose my favorite tempura. I got chikuwa tempura and chicken tenderloin cutlet with plum for 594 yen. I added green onions and ginger and sat down. It's a Sanuki-style restaurant, and the broth is delicious. The noodles are just the right firmness and have a great texture. It's always delicious whenever I come, consistently delicious.

Hello♪ Today I visited TONGARASHI located in Harayamadai, Minami Ward, Sakai City️ This udon restaurant is famous in Sakai, with noodles that have a firm texture and delicious broth♡ The male staff members are very friendly and always say "thank you" with a smile. As soon as you enter, there is a hand washing area. After taking a tray, choose your udon✨ The noodles have a good texture and are easy to eat. My recommendation is the zaru udon (cold). You can choose toppings like fried tofu, meat, and tempura to customize your udon♪ The sweet and savory simmered beef is unlimited on a small plate next to you, and it is so delicious♡ You can put it on your udon or eat it on its own. I like to eat it with tempura bits, beef, and shichimi pepper♪ The broth is really delicious and makes you want to drink it all up!! #TONGARASHI #TONGARASHInoodles #udon #udonrestaurant #SakaiCitylunch #SakaiCitylunchwithkids #greatcostgreattaste #costperformance #Sanukiudon #Sanukiudonclub #SakaiCityudon #SakaiCityudonadventure #SakaiCitymom #MinamiWardSakaiCity #Tsumikimida #Izumikita #IzumikitaNewtown #Izumikitagourmet #Izumikitalunch #outingwithkids #kidfriendly #deliciousudon #Tsumikimidagourmet #foodiefollowback #foodstagram #Osakagourmet #foodiegirl #SakaiNet #SakaiNetgourmet

This is just a normal udon restaurant with no special impact. It's said to be a popular shop with long lines, but that's just because the cashier is slow. Also, the hygiene is poor - there's not enough staff so they can't bring out utensils, the dishes are piled up, and it's hard to understand why this place has long lines. I tried the food, but I think the Sanuki udon at Ramen restaurant is better.

I visited the restaurant around 1 pm on a regular day. They were closing at 2 pm, but they kindly prepared fresh udon noodles for me along with tempura and fried dishes. I ordered a medium size kake udon with a large piece of fried tofu as a topping, and side dishes of fried horse mackerel and minced cutlet. The broth had a rich flavor of bonito dashi, typical of Kansai udon. It was so delicious that I could drink it endlessly. The udon noodles had a smooth texture and a firm bite, with a clear and refreshing taste. They paired perfectly with the flavorful broth. The fried dishes were also tasty. The prices were reasonable, making it a great value for the quality of food. If this restaurant were nearby, I would definitely become a regular customer. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I visited "Tongarashi" a little before getting off at Izumikita 2-chome on the way to Izumikita 2-chome from Totsukamaki Station for lunch on a regular day. There is a parking lot, so it's good to come by car. It's hard to walk up the hill from the station in hot weather. Inside the restaurant, there are 3 table seats (can be shared) and counter seats. I arrived after 1 pm! There were several solo customers, male group customers, and after us, a family group of 5 or 6 people and solo customers continued to come, but... they ran out of noodles halfway through and were refusing entry. Today, we waited at the table until the noodles were cooked. When called, line up, tell the type and size of udon, choose tempura or fry, and finally pay. I ordered bukkake udon (medium) for 462 yen and an egg for 110 yen, totaling 572 yen. I had it with tempura bits and green onions. It was so delicious! The noodles had a good texture, and when I ate everything together, it became my favorite udon (≧∇≦). My companion ordered kake udon (medium) for 462 yen, shrimp tempura for 165 yen, and squid tempura for 165 yen, totaling 792 yen. They said they really liked the taste of the broth, and they could tolerate the softness of the noodles. It was so delicious that they wanted to come back again! On this day, the meat sweet and spicy simmered dish and rice dishes were sold out. For me, the udon (medium) had a decent amount, so if you want to eat it with onigiri, the small size might be better. The staff's service was kind and polite. Thank you very much. It was a feast. I will visit again! Cash payment only.

On this day, I visited Kotani Castle in Sakai City. I visited the museum to deepen my knowledge. Afterwards, I searched for a place nearby for lunch and found this restaurant. It is located a bit off the beaten path, so it's a little hard to find. I was surprised to find a restaurant with the taste of Shikoku, the home of udon, in such a location. In addition to udon, they also offer a variety of tempura and fried foods. The prices are still very reasonable. Wow, I discovered a great restaurant. If I pass by again, I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

When entering the restaurant, a couple was lingering at the ordering counter. After waiting in line, I was given a number tag and instructed to sit and wait. Once the couple left, I ordered udon noodles. The chicken and vegetable rice ball was sold out, so I went with a medium size. The fried fish cake was dry and the fried tofu was thin and flimsy. The udon noodles had a slippery texture, somewhat like tapioca, and the broth was decent. I finished it all, but for 660 yen, I expected more. The location isn't great either, so I wonder why it's always crowded. Perhaps people are still coming out of habit from when it was cheap and tasty before the price hike.

I visited this place because I wanted to eat delicious udon after a long time. I got a little lost turning off from the Izumikita Route 1, but after circling around the fire station once, I finally arrived. There were not many people at that time, so we were able to be served quickly. I ordered warm udon with shrimp tempura, my partner got cold yamakake udon, and my daughter got cold kitsune udon with shrimp tempura topping, which came to about 1,800 yen in total. I chose a medium size for my udon, but I think I could have had a little more. I would like to come back again when I feel like eating delicious udon. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Tongarashi, a restaurant I had been curious about. I ordered kake udon, torimeshi, and sweet and spicy beef. The broth had a strong bonito flavor, which was good. The udon had a nice firm texture. The sweet and spicy beef was all-you-can-eat, which was great. Thank you for the meal. It felt like I had eaten Sanuki udon after a long time. I recommend it to those who want to eat Sanuki udon.

During work, I want to have a quick and cheap lunch. That's when udon restaurants come in handy. I visited this place recommended by my cost-conscious mother. Location: About a 10-minute walk from the Izumikita High-Speed Railway "Takimiki" station. I drove here this day. There is a parking lot, so it might be easier for those coming by car. Order: - Kake Udon - Chicken Rice Ball - Squid Tempura Impressions: The thin noodles are firm and have a good texture, typical of Sanuki udon. However, it's not just about the noodles, the broth is also delicious. In Kansai, it's all about the broth when it comes to udon! The tempura is crispy and freshly fried! The chicken rice ball I really wanted to try had a perfect balance of broth-soaked rice and ingredients. You must try it! It's self-service, so you can eat quickly, yet feel completely satisfied. I would definitely visit this place regularly if it were near my home!

Driving to do some shopping in the southern part of Osaka. On the way, the usual question arises, "What should we have for lunch?" The customary on-the-spot Google search investigation by my wife in the passenger seat begins. Even though it might be more practical to look up desired restaurants in advance, as she writes reviews on Tabelog, there's a fun element in the spontaneity of choosing a place to eat. Whether it's her keen sense of smell or Google's efficiency, she often manages to uncover unexpected hidden gems. As we drive along, she suddenly exclaims, "There's an udon shop over there!" Despite having recently visited an udon shop in the outskirts of Kobe, I decide to follow her lead. We turn right onto a large road, then quickly turn left. After another right turn followed by a left, we arrive at the relatively small shop. There's plenty of parking available. We park the car and quickly check the menu on Tabelog before entering the shop. Inside, it's a self-service setup common in Kagawa. Thanks to Marugame Seimen, it has become popular nationwide. Upon entering, before I could even decide what to order, the staff eagerly urges us, "Please come in, please come in." My wife decides on the bukkake udon, while I opt for the soy sauce udon. I receive my udon and head left to start with the fried items. The menchi katsu looks delicious, so I instinctively grab one. Next, I notice the chicken rice ball and the all-you-can-take sweet and savory simmered beef that I briefly saw in a Tabelog review, so I quickly grab them. With other customers coming in from behind and the rushed atmosphere created by the staff, we hurriedly make our way to the checkout. It seems like people in the southern part of Osaka are impatient, or maybe it's just us? I wish I had more time to choose carefully. Once seated, I quickly head to the condiment corner to grab soy sauce before returning to my seat. My wife notices the simmered beef and asks, "Is that all you could get?" That was my limit! Using tongs to place the items on a small plate is not as easy as it seems, especially when in a hurry. I should have left it to my wife, the queen of packing. First, we try the udon as is. It has a firm texture with a slightly soft surface, quite tasty. The temperature is not as cold as the shop we visited in Kobe, but it's still nicely chilled. This is how cold udon should be! A splash of soy sauce enhances the flavor, which is on the sweeter side, fitting my preference. The simmered beef, although slightly overcooked, is quite tasty. However, it feels a bit pricey at 400 yen. The standout item was the menchi katsu, juicy and satisfying. I wish I had a beer with it. The chicken rice ball was as delicious as expected. I switched with my wife, who had the bukkake udon, and it was almost the same taste as the soy sauce udon. Both were delicious. Reflecting on our experience in the car, we both agree that it was quite tasty. I personally preferred the udon shop we visited in Kobe, but my wife favored this one. I felt like the udon portion was a bit small. When you start adding other items, the bill can add up quickly, right? If we happen to pass by this area again, I would like to try the warm udon next time. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I had a lunch of two chicken rice bowls while enjoying the atmosphere of the restaurant. The parking lot is right in front of the store, so be careful when crossing the road. The chicken rice balls, shaped like onigiri, were delicious with a firm and flavorful taste. The broth was also refreshing. You can ask for a refill of the broth. I look forward to coming back again. Thank you for the meal.

On Sunday for lunch, I was indecisive and ended up visiting "Tongarashi" restaurant. It's within my territory, but located on a road I've never driven on before - where is it? That kind of feeling. It was past 1:30 PM (close at 2 PM, so it was a close call). When I parked my car in the parking lot, three customers were leaving at the same time. The restaurant was empty, lucky me! It's better than being crowded, right? By the way, after us, a lone rider came in. We ordered kake udon (medium) (462 yen) and chicken rice ball (154 yen), while my companion ordered cold bukkake udon (medium) (462 yen), sasami cheese fry (132 yen), squid tempura (165 yen), and onsen tamago (110 yen), totaling 1,485 yen. The kake udon had delicious broth but the noodles weren't to my liking. The famous chicken rice ball had chicken that tasted like beef (lol). The cold bukkake udon had incredibly delicious noodles. The chewy texture of the noodles was excellent. Next time, I want to go a bit earlier and try the warm bukkake udon. The staff were all friendly. Thank you very much. It was delicious, so I will visit again. Payment is cash only.

Chilled udon with fried fish, chicken rice ball After a year, I visited this place which was bustling even on a weekday. I ordered udon, then chose tempura, fried food, and rice balls to pay at the counter. You can help yourself to green onions and tempura bits. I quickly took a bite of the noodles! The udon was thin and had a good firmness, making it easy to slurp. The fried fish was thinly sliced and had a rich flavor that paired well with the broth! The broth here is a delicate blend of bonito flakes, souda flakes, mackerel flakes, urume flakes, dried sardines, and true kelp, with a fragrance that spreads and deepens as you savor it, making it delicious to the last drop. The chicken rice ball reminded me of my hometown's chicken rice, with a gentle flavor and a hint of chicken aroma. The cheerful and energetic owner boiled the udon diligently and provided good service in a pleasant atmosphere. It was a delicious meal!

Hidden in a lesser-known location, there is a spicy pepper shop called "Takamasa-do" that also operates a Sanuki udon restaurant. Similar to Sanuki udon, it is a self-service style establishment. The owner's "thank you" echoes throughout the cozy interior, which has about 30 seats at the counter and tables combined. You order your udon using a tray, such as the "hiyaatsu (small)" for 330 yen. There are also plenty of fried items available, but let's skip those for now. Moving on to the specialties, there's the "torimeshi" for 154 yen and the "sweet and spicy beef stew" for 385 yen (you can have as much as you want on a plate). Green onions and tenkasu are complimentary. After settling the bill, find a seat. The prices have gone up a bit, but it's still cheap! Before adding toppings, let's try the udon as it is. It's thin but not just firm, it has a chewy texture with excellent mouthfeel. The rich broth is also superb. Adding the meat, green onions, and tenkasu (*´༥`*)ﾓｸﾞﾓｸﾞ enhances the flavor of the delicious broth. The torimeshi, packed with umami, has burdock as a nice accent. Depending on the time of day, it can get quite crowded, so decide on your order beforehand and be prepared to wait. The restaurant has a dedicated parking lot with space for about 20 cars, making it easily accessible even from a distance. It was delicious, thank you for the meal! Instagram: @masayan.310

I have eaten here over 50 times lol, it's a common thing at udon restaurants but you might be confused when ordering for the first time. My recommendation is the cold udon, either medium or large. For men, large is just right, but for me trying to diet, I go with medium lol. Cold udon is the best! Unlike bukkake udon, you can taste the broth as it is, but since it's cold, the noodles stay firm lol. I always go with this! The owner or manager, not sure which, used to have a really loud voice, but recently they seem to have calmed down? Tired maybe? The portion size has become more normal lol. Toppings in the photo cost around 800 yen.

I thought I had tried all the delicious udon in Sakai City, but I had never been to Tongarashi-san! I went with my friend Bun-chan. We were running late, so I called to confirm and they said it was okay to come. When we arrived, it seemed like they were almost done serving. Thanks to the phone call, they saved some noodles for us! They also said we could have freshly fried tempura, so we ordered chicken and sardine tempura. They also had a special rice ball with chicken. It was hot, so we ordered canned beer too! I had the kake udon with beef topping. It was even more delicious than the rumors! The tempura quality was also high! It's a bit inconvenient to get to, but you can drive there from home, so I'll be drawn back by the deliciousness. It's a great place with many things to look forward to next time! Thank you for the meal!!!

Tonkatsu-san is still serving delicious dishes as always, with a lot of customers enjoying their meals. The parking lot in front of the store is the same, but the location of other parking spots has changed slightly. I had the Hiyakake in medium size and two servings of Yoshino chicken rice balls. The customers were very appreciative today as well. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch with another person. We ordered small sizes of cold, warm, and cold with broth udon, along with fried tofu and crab croquette. First, the cold udon. It was delicious and the noodles were thin with a good texture. The broth was flavorful and easy to drink. Next, the warm udon. The noodles were chewy and the overall taste was good. Lastly, the udon with broth. It had seaweed on top and was also delicious. The udon was the highlight, along with the flavorful broth. The prices were great for the quality of udon served. The small size portions were indeed small, so it's recommended to order at least a medium size. Unfortunately, the popular meat dish was sold out. The fried items were served hot and delicious. The restaurant had a constant flow of customers, resembling a traditional udon shop in Kagawa. If this place was closer to my home, I would definitely be a regular customer.

I had the classic kake udon, which was softer and thinner than authentic Sanuki udon. The broth was not too strong or too light, making it easy for people from Kansai to enjoy. The style of adding green onions, grated ginger, and tenkasu by yourself is nice. The staff were also friendly and I was very satisfied. I would like to go again.