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The popular udon chain "Maki no Udon" currently operates 18 restaurants in Fukuoka Prefecture. These well known restaurants have made a big impact in Fukuoka, a place that has a strong udon culture. The flagship branch is located in Kamiari, Itoshima City. It's about an eight minute walk from Kafuri Station on the JR Chikuhi Line. (*The Airport Line, which forms part of the Fukuoka City Subway, turns into the Chikuhi service at Meinohama Station.) "Maki no Udon" is essentially a roadside eatery. The main restaurant in Kafuri is sort of a model for what you can expect to find. The seating area is really spacious. Diners can sit at a table or on tatami matting. People across all age groups regularly enjoy the relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. They serve a unique style of udon that you will not find at many other places. That is why so many members of the public are drawn to "Maki no Udon."

You are probably wondering what is so unique about their udon. Well... For a start, their noodles are served straight from the pot. Udon noodles are traditionally rinsed in cold water after they have been boiled. This helps create a firm texture. "Maki no Udon" does things a little differently. They transfer the noodles to the bowl while still hot, which means that they have a soft, fluffy quality. Once you have tried their udon, there is no way that you will forget the texture! The loose noodles absorb the delicious flavors in the broth. It kind of reminds me of the pores on a person's skin. The tsuyu broth goes down as you eat your meal, but it seems as if the noodles do not decrease. It's almost as if they start to increase! It's like an optical illusion! There are kettles filled with broth on the tables, so feel free to top up your bowl if you start to run low! You won't find many udon restaurants like this! They have a great menu for visitors to choose from... Why not check-out their gobo-ten (tempura fried burdock) udon? Or you could sample one of their classics, such as the meat-topped Hakata Udon. The prices are reasonable and the servings are generous! A new restaurant also recently opened at Hakata Station!