Udon Bakaichidai
Founded in 2004 in Takamatsu's Tagamachi, this celebrated Sanuki udon shop serves noodles within 10 minutes of leaving the pot. Lines form before the 6 AM opening. The signature Kama-Butter Udon (2 servings 650 yen) — egg, butter, and black pepper over freshly boiled noodles — has been called Sanuki's carbonara. Independently owned, single location.
Praised by locals and tourists alike: 'Worth queuing first thing in the morning,' 'Kama-Butter Udon is unforgettable,' 'The freshness of noodles within 10 minutes of cooking is amazing.' Google 4.1/735 reviews (Yahoo Maps), TripAdvisor 418 reviews/4.1. Tabelog Udon Hyakumeiten perennial selectee.