Udon in Fukuoka Prefecture! 10 recommended spots mainly in Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City

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Located about a 5-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Hakata Akachokobe is a pioneer of the udon izakaya style, where you can enjoy udon along with dishes and drinks unique to Hakata.

The 1st floor has counter and table seating, while the 2nd floor is equipped with zashiki (tatami seating), creating just the right atmosphere for relaxing over drinks.

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For the udon made Homemade every day, they use koshiki haiga udon men (traditional wheat germ udon noodles) made by mixing wheat germ into the flour.

They are very particular about the ingredients, sourcing high quality ingredients for the dashi from a Kyoto katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) company and having the soy sauce made by a local soy sauce maker in Fukuoka. The photo shows "gobo-ten udon (udon with burdock tempura)."

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One thing that gets a lot of praise in reviews is the zubora udon menu. The udon comes inside a kettle, and you lift it out with your chopsticks and eat it as is.

Besides udon, they also offer many local specialties from Kyushu and Hakata, so it is also a good idea to enjoy udon at the end of the meal after trying dishes unique to the area.

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Niwakaya Chosuke JRJP Hakata Biru Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy udon noodles along with Fukuoka Hakata gourmet food. It is located in "Eki kara Sanbyaku-po Yokocho."

Wrapped in the warmth of wood, the interior has an atmosphere that is perfect for dropping in casually. In addition to counter seats, there are also table seats, and it seems there are quite a few regulars who visit on their own.

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The udon menu is extensive, with plenty of both hot and cold options. The noodles are made with wheat from Itoshima and are known for their springy, pleasantly chewy texture.

One of the best things about this place is that after enjoying a selection of small dishes that go perfectly with drinks, you can order udon to finish the meal.

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Among the many udon dishes on the menu, the hidden specialty is the “curry udon,” served with a drinkable soup and a set of mini rice.

Built on the rich flavor of wadashi (Japanese soup stock), this bowl layers in the aroma and depth of spices. Reviews also say it keeps the heat mild while still offering deep flavor, making it very tasty.

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Hakata Udon Sakaba Kazuya Kuten Hakata Ten is a popular spot on the 10th floor of Amu Plaza Hakata, directly connected to Hakata Station, known for its wide variety of creative udon dishes. At night, you can also use it as an izakaya serving a la carte dishes and drinks.

The interior has a calm Japanese style atmosphere, making it easy to use for a wide range of occasions.

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You can enjoy freshly boiled, chewy Hakata udon (Hakata-style udon) made with noodles prepared in-house. From standard favorites to more unique options, there are about 40 kinds.

The appeal is that it tastes so good you will not get tired of it even if you eat it every day, and the soup is said to have a gentle taste made with kombu kelp and niboshi (dried sardines).

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You should also try the creative udon made with ingredients like curry, tomato, and cheese.

A big hit in the reviews is the “kabocha cream (pumpkin cream).” The cool, mild pumpkin cream goes perfectly with the warm curry hidden underneath.

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Udon Izakaya Sui is a place about a 4-minute walk from Hakata Station in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, with a focus on dashi broth and Homemade small plates.

By day, you can enjoy it as a casual udon restaurant, and by night, as an udon izakaya. The interior is a warm space centered around wood. They also have a separate seating area limited to one group per day.

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This place is known for its dashi made generously with kombu kelp, saba-bushi (mackerel flakes), and katsuobushi (bonito flakes), and its wide variety of udon dishes is popular.

On weekdays only, you can also enjoy value set menus. The udon noodles have the soft texture typical of Hakata, and they pair well with the gently flavored soup.

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In addition to udon, they also offer a full lineup of small dishes that go well with drinks. They also stock seasonal Japanese sake, so you will want to enjoy it along with the food.

Their “Udon-ya no Tamagoyaki” uses ichiban dashi (first-brewed soup stock) made in-house. It is said to be a recommended dish packed with umami.

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Kiya, located about a 3-minute walk from Gion Station in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, is a long-established spot founded in 1926 that works as a udon restaurant by day and a place for drinks at night.

The interior is said to be fairly spacious, with both table seating and counter seating.

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The udon, made while staying true to tradition, is known for the soft and fluffy noodles unique to Hakata udon (Fukuoka-style udon), along with a rich, flavorful dashi (Japanese soup stock).

The dashi uses several ingredients, including katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), sababushi (dried mackerel flakes), and iriko (dried small sardines). It has a light yet gentle umami and a deep aroma, making it a richly flavored broth to enjoy.

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According to reviews, the set meal menu available at lunchtime is popular. You can choose from four kinds, including the udon set meal and the daily set meal.

The photo shows the kashiwameshi set meal. The kashiwameshi (seasoned chicken rice) has a light flavor, and it seems to have tender, tasty chicken mixed into the rice.

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Udon Sakaba Fukufuku, about a 6-minute walk from JR Hakata Station, is a place where you can enjoy udon and local sake, and it is well known for its lively atmosphere that makes it fun for groups to relax and have a good time.

The restaurant is fully equipped with counter seats that are easy to use even when dining alone, table seating that is perfect for spending time with friends, and Private room options that offer a sense of privacy.

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The udon is known for its house-made dashi broth and the good taste of its flat noodles. The broth has a light flavor, making it perfect To finish after drinks.

The photo shows one of the popular menu items, "Nikutama Toji Udon," which is said to combine a gentle broth with fluffy egg and the natural sweetness of the meat.

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At night, they offer a full lineup of a la carte dishes that seem to go great with drinks. The Domestic motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot) also seems to be a good pick.

It is made with a udon broth base, and while it tastes light, you can fully enjoy the rich flavor of the motsu and vegetables.

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Udon Akizuki is a udon izakaya in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City. At lunch, sets with Rice bowls and udon are popular, while at night, Hot Pot dishes flavored with the udon broth draw a crowd.

The interior has a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and some reviews say it makes you want to stay awhile. It seems like a place where everyone from solo diners to small groups can enjoy a relaxed meal.

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The udon made without chemical seasonings is known for noodles crafted with different flours depending on the season, aiming for a smooth, easy slurp.

The broth uses only Domestic ingredients such as kombu kelp, katsuobushi (bonito flakes), and urume-iwashi (round herring). There are also many creative udon dishes on the menu, and the most popular is the "kurogoma tantan udon (black sesame tantan udon)." It is said to be a slightly spicy bowl you will keep coming back to.

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At lunchtime, they offer a wide range of set menus with Rice bowls and mini udon, and reviews speak highly of the kinako-buta (Kinako Pork) katsudon Rice bowl set.

The hearty tonkatsu is tender and easy to bite through, and it goes very well with the soft, runny egg. It is perfect for when you want both rice and udon.

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Kasu Udon Daifuku, about a 15-minute walk from JR Kokura Station, is a place where you can enjoy the owner's carefully selected dishes, including kasu udon (udon with fried beef intestines), an Osaka specialty, and a range of à la carte dishes. It is also recommended for using as an izakaya.

The spacious interior is said to offer counter seats, table seating, and Sunken kotatsu seating.

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The kasu udon (udon with deep fried beef intestine) at this restaurant blends a noodle dish unique to Osaka's Minamikawachi area with sweet Fukuoka style dashi.

The kasu, made by deep frying beef small intestine in oil for hours to remove the extra fat, is said to be rich in collagen.

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They also offer a wide range of creative udon dishes, including "meat cheese kasu udon (udon with fried beef offal)" and "peperoncino udon."

One of the popular items, "mentai butter udon (udon with pollock roe and butter)," is a bowl of piping hot, pleasantly chewy udon topped with butter, mentai, nori (seaweed), and more.

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Yahata Kaku Teru is a popular spot just a 1-minute walk from Yahata Station in Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, known for its udon and tempura All you can eat. At night, it also operates as an izakaya (Japanese pub).

The small interior has about 13 seats in total, with counter and table seating, making it a good choice for solo diners or small groups.

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The restaurant offers a wide range of udon dishes made with additive-free dashi stock, and the most popular of all is the "Kakuteru udon."

This bowl comes topped with plenty of tempura such as pumpkin and eggplant, and also lets you enjoy meat and a soft-boiled egg. It is known for its gently flavored dashi broth and springy thick noodles.

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Reviews say the lunch-only tempura All you can eat set meal, which lets you freely order refills of 4 kinds of vegetables, chicken tempura, and mushroom tempura, is very popular.

The "Matsu" option also includes shrimp tempura. The vegetables are crisp, the chicken tempura is juicy, and it is said to be very satisfying.

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This Japanese restaurant lets you enjoy handmade udon and seasonal dishes in a course style. It is located in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, about a 12-minute walk from the west exit of Nishitetsu Kurume Station.

The entrance has a quiet hideaway feel, and the interior is said to be a lovely space with jazz playing.

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The menu centers on an Omakase course made up of 10 dishes using seasonal ingredients.

The course also seems to include udon, which is at the core of the restaurant. On this day, two udon dishes were served, and they apparently showed just how versatile udon can be.

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The dishes, with their elegant presentation and carefully chosen tableware, are said to stand out for their well balanced flavors and seasoning that brings out the best in the ingredients.

They also seem to have a wide selection of Japanese sake and wine, so this is the kind of place where you will want to fully enjoy the pairings.