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"Tachibana Udon" is located in an area called Chikugo, which is in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture. The restaurant opened in 1981 and can be found right next to the Kurume Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. The number of cars on the road has risen exponentially since the eatery first opened their doors to the public, resulting in a dramatic increase in the amount of people using the Kurume Interchange. This trend had seen the name "Tachibana Udon" gain recognition and their reputation continue to grow.

'Chikugo Udon' has been a popular local dish for quite some time. It is a type of udon that has long been a hit in the Chikugo area. The noodles are known for their "funwari nebari koshi" (fluffy sticky) quality. "Tachibana Udon" also serve udon with this kind of texture. All their noodles are homemade. They're boiled for 27 to 28 minutes and then served straight away without being dropped into cold water. The noodles have a slightly fluffy texture and nestle nicely into the broth. You'll love their chewy texture! "Tachibana Udon"'s udon dishes start from 300 yen. "Niku (meat) udon" is more popular in Chikugo than in other areas. Inside the establishment you might see diners mix toppings. Some people enjoy their noodles served with meat and gobo-ten (tempura fried burdock), which is a very popular topping in Fukuoka. The "niku gobo-ten (meat and tempura fried burdock) udon" has won over a lot of fans! You can also order a combination of dishes if you want to sample more than one item. I would recommend their "gobo-ten udon," which allows you to really savor the clear umami-filled broth, and the gyudon-style "niku-meshi" (meat rice). The flavor of the salty, yet slightly sweet meat is a great match for their noodles. You can choose to eat at a table or on the tatami floor inside the zashiki (traditional Japanese seating) section. Whatever is more comfortable for you is absolutely fine! "Tachibana Udon" has a relaxed, cozy atmosphere, making it the ideal place to enjoy a family meal!