Sakai Udon Chihaya
3 minutes walk from Sakaihigashi Station. Selected as Udon WEST Top 100 Restaurants 2024. Founded in 2011, specializing in freshly boiled, chewy homemade thick noodles. The chicken tempura cold udon is the signature dish, loved by local regulars for years. Cozy 16-seat interior.
Regulars say 'the chewy texture of the noodles is in a class by itself' and 'the size of the chicken tempura is impressive.' Many say 'when in Sakai, this udon is a must.' Its Top 100 selection is well-deserved.