Speaking about udon in Fukuoka, what I would like to recommend is the udon restaurant open in 2018 - "Ensei". The owner once started ramen business after quitting the job as an office worker. But as he found himself fascinated by Sanuki-udon produced in Kagawa Prefecuture, he decided to make a change by learning how to make udon instead. Since then, he opened an udon restaurant in Saitama, where Musashino-udon is rather popular. Although his restaurant achieved popularity, he made up his mind to move to Fukuoka. It is indeed a unique experience, and what comes from that is neither Sanuki-udon, Musashino-udon nor Hakata-udon, but a one-of-a-kind taste that you can only find at Ensei.

They offer a wide selection of menu, including Tsuke-udon which refers to Kamaage (warm) or Zaru (chilled) udon served with dipping sauce, as well as Soup Udon such as Aburi-niku (Roasted Meat) Udon, Asari Udon (served with clams), and Curry Udon. "Nikujiru Oroshi Zaru Udon" is one of the most recommended choice, as the dipping sauce is a combination of favourful Iriko dashi and the umami from pork. You can change the noodles to the Kamaage type which is freshly boiled. I always have hard time choosing between Zaru and Kamaage udon because they are both delicious. With the experience of making ramen, the restaurant is offering handmade ramen in the menu every 2 weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic and it seems to be very popular, too!

(*Check the schedule of the "Handmade Udon" or "Handmade Ramen" menu on the restaurant's Twitter! >> HERE!)