Near Kibinomakibi Station in the center of Mabi, there is a udon shop loved by a wide range of age groups.
The name of that udon shop is “Teuchi Udon Saruya.”
The shop was damaged in the heavy rain of July 2018, but it changed locations and reopened as a new shop on April 1, 2020.
I asked the owner, Shibata Yuki, about the charm of the udon that makes you want to visit “Teuchi Udon Saruya” and his feelings about starting anew, so I will introduce that.
What is “Teuchi Udon Saruya”?
“Teuchi Udon Saruya (hereafter, Saruya)” is a udon shop that opened in 2011 in Yata, Mabi, by an owner from Mabi.
The shop was completely destroyed in the heavy rain of July 2018, but in September, the owner resumed operations in a temporary tent in his garage. After that, it operated in a container house from May to September 2019.
After about six months of closure, it opened on April 1, 2020, about a 2-minute walk from the north exit of Kibinomakibi Station.
A sign with a charming illustration of a monkey is a landmark.
The illustration was drawn by the owner's son, who was born in the same year of the monkey, when he was in kindergarten.
In front of the shop, there are outdoor seats available for dining and smoking.
The interior is very bright with plenty of sunlight, creating a stylish space like a café.
You can feel warmth from the wooden tables and chairs.
As a measure against the spread of the novel coronavirus, partitions have been installed.
Menu of “Teuchi Udon Saruya”
▼ The menu at Saruya features 18 types of udon.
▼ Oden is available only in winter. Takeout for udon is also available.
Now, let's go ahead and place an order.
The contents and prices of the menu are including tax. As of December 2022.
Freshly fried shrimp tempura and sweet and spicy beef! Hearty meat tempura udon
When you think of Saruya's udon, you think of shrimp tempura!
This is a must-try menu item.
During the interview, I ordered the “meat tempura udon.”
The shrimp tempura is so large that it overflows from the bowl.
Since it is fried after the order is placed, you can enjoy it hot.
When you dip the shrimp tempura into the soup, you can hear a popping sound!
The oil from the shrimp tempura blends perfectly with the refreshing soup, creating a wonderful balance.
Under the shrimp tempura, there is plenty of sweet and spicy beef.
It also includes kamaboko, green onions, and wakame.
The noodles are slightly thin, with a good firmness while being soft and chewy.
The smooth udon is made using the white peach fragrance flour from Oda Flour Milling.
Enjoy a refreshing soup. The large fried tofu is a feature of “kitsune udon”
If you want to fully enjoy the flavor of the broth, I recommend kake udon or kitsune udon.
The well-balanced soup has a gentle flavor that you can drink down to the last drop.
The fried tofu in the kitsune udon is very large and satisfying.
Takeout is also available! The appeal of the crispy “tempura assortment”
For those who want to eat a lot, the tempura assortment is also recommended.
The ingredients in the tempura assortment are as follows:
- Shrimp
- Onion
- Chikuwa
- Eggplant
- Pumpkin
Freshly fried tempura offers a crispy texture and the sweetness of the ingredients.
“Teuchi Udon Saruya” attracts a wide range of customers, mainly local residents.
I asked the owner, Shibata Yuki, about his feelings after starting his own shop for about 9 years.
Data of Teuchi Udon Saruya
| Name | Teuchi Udon Saruya |
|---|---|
| Address | 1117-44 Yata, Mabi-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-697-1124 |
| Parking | Available |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until sold out) |
| Regular Holidays | Monday, irregular holidays |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservation | Not accepted |
| Seating | 30 seats Counter: 4 seats 6-person tables: 3 tables |
| Smoking | Non-smoking (smoking allowed only in designated areas) |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Website | Saruya: Official Instagram |
