リラちゃん★
"ひよしフォレストリゾート山の家," Camping Day 2! For breakfast, we had hot dogs, and once again, "TUBU" from A-chan's girlfriend came in handy! We enjoyed it with shredded cabbage, sausages, and tomato ketchup. After a satisfying meal, it was time for cleanup, which took us two hours! The weather was cool, so it was better than the heat of summer, but we were still exhausted. On our way back to Uji via the highway, let's grab some lunch! We stopped at "AEON Mall Kumiyama." At the food court, you can choose your favorite dishes, so we headed to the second-floor food court! Both of us were too tired for a heavy meal, so we decided to have some light udon. We chose "讃岐うどんの心 つるさく イオンモール久御山店." Here's what we ordered:
- Oroshi bukkake (cold, regular) - 450 yen (me)
- Beef udon (hot, regular) - 640 yen (friend)
- Special fried chicken - 150 yen each (x2)
Total payment: 1,390 yen
Now, let's talk about the dishes:
- Oroshi bukkake (cold, regular): I ordered this one. The default toppings are daikon radish, green onions, and lemon. The daikon radish is finely grated, giving it a delightful texture. The udon has a nice chewiness and is served cold, making it very refreshing.
- Special fried chicken: Initially, I didn't plan to have this, but when I saw the staff replenishing freshly fried pieces while waiting in line, I couldn't resist! It turned out to be thigh meat, and it was juicy and delicious.
- Beef udon (hot, regular): My friend ordered this. I had a bite, and it had a nice balance of mildly sweet and savory beef, onions, and a gentle Kansai-style broth. It was perfect for a chilly day.
"はなまるうどん" was uncharted territory for me, but based on my experience at "つるさく," which seems to be affiliated with "はなまるうどん," I definitely need to try the latter someday! The young male staff members were quick and efficient in cooking the udon, and the older staff member handling toppings and broth did so skillfully. Their speedy service was truly impressive. Thank you for the meal!
Next, we're heading to that popular shop with the long queue in the same food court! Stay tuned!