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Mendokoro Issei

Rating78SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
377 Google reviews, 4.0 rating (Sept 2024).
Googleクチコミ377件・4.0点（2024年9月時点）。
Listed in Saga City udon rankings (Netorabo Sept 2024).
佐賀市うどんランキング（ねとらぼ2024年9月）に掲載。
Credibility as a noodle factory direct shop.
製麺所直営の信頼性。
Officially recognized tourist spot by Saga Castle Honmaru Museum.
佐賀城本丸歴史館公認の観光スポット認定店。
TripAdvisor ranked #32 of 1,700 restaurants in Saga City.
TripAdvisor佐賀市32位（1,700店中）。
Many repeat visitor posts on Tabelog.
食べログに常連・リピーター投稿多数。
No PR deals.
PR案件なし。
Single location.
単独店舗。
Takeout available.
テイクアウト対応。
Popular Dishes
Tenzaru Udon (cold udon with tempura)
天ざるうどん
Zaru Udon
ざるうどん
Tempura Soba
天ぷらそば
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A udon and soba shop directly operated by a noodle factory, located right beside Saga Castle ruins. Known for homemade noodles using 100% Saga Prefecture wheat and additive-free dashi. 377 Google reviews at 4.0 stars—a regular on Saga City udon rankings. Tenzaru udon is the #1 menu item. Conveniently close to Saga Castle Honmaru Museum and the prefectural museum, it is a long-loved lunch spot for locals. Takeout is also available, making it ideal for a meal after visiting Saga Castle.

'I always stop here when visiting Saga Castle. The handmade noodles have a bite unlike anywhere else.' 'You can taste the care behind using 100% Saga wheat.' 'Tenzaru udon is my summer staple—the dashi is refined and never tiring.' 'Operated directly by the noodle factory means unmatched noodle freshness. Coming back for sure.'

Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-14:45,17:00-20:45
Regular Holiday：不定休（要確認）
Phone0952-23-4525Call
Access
Takeout available. 5-minute walk from Saga Castle Honmaru Museum. Parking available.
2-12-9 Jonai, Saga, Saga
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Mendokoro Issei

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tenzaru Udon (cold udon with tempura)
天ざるうどん
Zaru Udon
ざるうどん
Tempura Soba
天ぷらそば
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-14:45,17:00-20:45
Regular Holiday：不定休（要確認）
Access
Takeout available. 5-minute walk from Saga Castle Honmaru Museum. Parking available.
2-12-9 Jonai, Saga, Saga
Phone0952-23-4525
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
377 Google reviews, 4.0 rating (Sept 2024).
Googleクチコミ377件・4.0点（2024年9月時点）。
Listed in Saga City udon rankings (Netorabo Sept 2024).
佐賀市うどんランキング（ねとらぼ2024年9月）に掲載。
Credibility as a noodle factory direct shop.
製麺所直営の信頼性。
Officially recognized tourist spot by Saga Castle Honmaru Museum.
佐賀城本丸歴史館公認の観光スポット認定店。
TripAdvisor ranked #32 of 1,700 restaurants in Saga City.
TripAdvisor佐賀市32位（1,700店中）。
Many repeat visitor posts on Tabelog.
食べログに常連・リピーター投稿多数。
No PR deals.
PR案件なし。
Single location.
単独店舗。
Takeout available.
テイクアウト対応。
78SCORE
What a score of 78 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A udon and soba shop directly operated by a noodle factory, located right beside Saga Castle ruins. Known for homemade noodles using 100% Saga Prefecture wheat and additive-free dashi. 377 Google reviews at 4.0 stars—a regular on Saga City udon rankings. Tenzaru udon is the #1 menu item. Conveniently close to Saga Castle Honmaru Museum and the prefectural museum, it is a long-loved lunch spot for locals. Takeout is also available, making it ideal for a meal after visiting Saga Castle.

'I always stop here when visiting Saga Castle. The handmade noodles have a bite unlike anywhere else.' 'You can taste the care behind using 100% Saga wheat.' 'Tenzaru udon is my summer staple—the dashi is refined and never tiring.' 'Operated directly by the noodle factory means unmatched noodle freshness. Coming back for sure.'

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