Udon Noodle Eating Spree & Tempura Binge ★ ONLY in JAPAN

UDON!! A hot bowl of noddles in Tokyo always hits the spot on a cold day. Instead of ramen, let's go for UDON, which is both healthier (don't eat too much tempura!) and more fun to eat. In this episode, John travels from Tokyo to Kagawa Prefecture and the Sakuki region for handmade bowls of udon noodles and soup. Let's explore the kitchen, watch them cook and serve like pros -- and of course EAT, EAT and EAT!
What makes UDON better than RAMEN?
★ It's healthier. The soup is not as oily.
★ The noodles are thicker.
★ It's cheaper!
★ Tempura!! Pick your side dishes.
★ It tastes great cold (bukkake udon) perfect for summer.
★ Customize it any way you like in the self-serve style.
How to Make Udon (Sanuki Style):
INGREDIENTS
　Wheat Flour / 500g
　Salt / 15g
　Water / 240cc or 1 cup
(makes 3-4 Servings)
- Mix and knead the dough.
- Make a ball and roll it out and fold it several time.
- Roll it to about a 4mm thickness.
- Cut into strips of the same thinckness. It will expand in water.
- Flour the noodles and add to boiling water then lower heat for 10-15 minutes. Stir the noodles.
- Add dashi (fish stock stock), ginger and negi -- and your favorite tempura! Chikuwa is the most popular.
URL:
In Kagawa:
Miyagawa Seimensho 宮川製麺所
Google Map to Miyagawa's Udon Shop: goo.gl/maps/hj...
Udon Ippuku うどん一福
www.udon-ippuku...
In Tokyo:
Kagawa Ippuku 香川 一福
tabelog.com/to...
Marugame Seimen 丸亀製麺
www.marugame-se...
Where is Kagawa Prefecture?
Google Map: goo.gl/maps/8W...
Several daily flights on JETSTAR from Narita (Tokyo) to Takamatsu under 8,000 yen!
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[@Bakeshop040]

Don't be afraid to make the episodes longer! I love this show and want more of it all the time. xD

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

It's not fear that makes them shorter, it's the time to make it and get it out to you. I have been letting them go longer though :) but I should probably make the shows a little tighter. It's hard to edit yourself -- I want to keep EVERYTHING in but I'm getting better at seeing the content more objectively. -john

[@Bakeshop040]

ONLY in JAPAN Got it! I understand a little bit more now. Maybe someday you could make a "lost footage" or "bloopers" video series where you use some of the footage from the past that you didn't want to include in your standard episodes. Either way, I'll keep watching because your show is amazing and you are a very entertaining host. :) Thanks for the reply, btw!!

[@kaydenstiles6743]

@@Bakeshop040 that's impossible There are no mistakes

[@FireCracker3240]

I absolutely love this restaurant. It's so relaxed, so informal. Getting to go back into the kitchen that way, picking your ingredients - It's like going to your grandmother's house for dinner. This is what family pride looks like. Fabulous. I would love to find a place like that here in the States. Thanks for including us, John.

[@drumtravelfun]

Another great video John, love the interview with the elderly lady, she's adorable.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

She was the star! Loved talking with her. She refused my money when I wanted to pay -- called me her guest. I was surprised a lot of foreign tourists are finding this spot too. It must be in some guide books. She has been learning English to try to communicate and it makes the experience so much more fun. Thanks for watching it!! -john

[@nananabatman7]

I binge watch your videos! I have never been to Japan but now I really would love to visit. Thanks for sharing all of this information, really awesome stuff

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Joshua zuelke thank you so much for the really nice comment, Joshua!! -John

[@stanley6866]

+ONLY in JAPAN hey dude your videos are getting a good amount of views and stuff but most guys don't comeback after watching your vids.. I recommend eating your food like Mark Wiens it's obvious that, that guy does those mouth chewing things to make it look satisfying. so try something like that :P

[@bobbywhite5319]

We only need one person on the internet who chews like a nutcracker, and that's too much already

[@Fishheadmeow]

I really like the obachan! =D She's so passionate and cute! Thank you for John for interviewing her!!!

[@年前32]

Though I am a Japanese, I have not been to Kagawa! The udon of Kagawa is delicious and very cheap! I go with a friend sometime! ！！

[@zamirreed1019]

Go commit hiroshima

[@yuchenqian4431]

You will get fat after eating too much udon

[@littlebit670]

yuchen qian John says that udon is healthier for you

[@articxunodorseggnej8016]

So did you go

[@danny02A]

the old lady, when she said that the noodles taste better cause of water and...her beauty XD she's adorable, I like her attitude because that means that they don't only have delicious food but also a warming service for customers, I want to go there!!!!

[@titan9259]

2OOTH like

[@krystinamontano1952]

my grandmother is from Japan and really miss it from living and visiting it there when she was younger, now that she's older she can't travel on airplanes and miss Japan so much we watch your videos and she loves it. they have bonded us closer and closer thank you!! you should do a vlog

[@Чулпан-ч8й]

Krystina Montano so ur half Japanese?

[@krystinamontano1952]

no Im not she's not my biological grandmother. I wish I was lol

[@kanzenchowa9868]

I love udon. So under appreciated next to ramen.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Yōjinbō 用心棒 very very true!

[@danksbrother]

@@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN can you make arcade episodes?

[@numeekune1398]

@@danksbrother good idea!

[@danksbrother]

@@numeekune1398 :))))

[@scottyta1062]

I love how you make me feel like I’m a third person there sitting with you and the owners talking

[@truthbetold4024]

lol that old lady at the start was so cute and had a nice personality using english as well!

[@dippondas3971]

Woo this video is as always awesome as the others. I really like the videos you upload. Thanks for uploading these videos John.. You actually helped me for having a interest in Japan ありがとう！ ... Ohh yea I forgot which is your favourite うどん or ラメン？ PLEASE ANSWER JOHN! 👋

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Udon!! I love the variety of tempura and that onsen tamago. It also fills me up and I don't feel so heavy an hour later. Really happy to read that the videos helped you build an interest in Japan! Hope you can come for a visit to this amazing place someday! -john

[@dippondas3971]

Thanks for the reply John! Yea I am planning to go to Japan next year... After I give my JLPT N5 exam this December.

[@SkywereProductions]

6:30 they guy in the back's shirt. ''I am very grateful for this'' xD

[@karlaviquez916]

I so want the Udon lady to be my grandma. Her inner light is so fun.

[@Laura_M-16]

I think I'll pass on the bukkake udon unless I really like the chef.

[@gokussjgssj4818]

Oro Munroe ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° )

[@shirakko8088]

goku Ssjgssj4 dam boi 😂😂😂😂

[@Murad_69]

goku Ssjgssj4 how do u do that face?

[@kashigi3573]

i wish i can be goku

[@TheWPack911]

I was thinking the same, lol!

[@GuiltySpark347]

I love how this show is just authentic

[@mikemaceda3222]

9:00 reminds me of my aunt. a real ol' beauty.💓💖 Udon, in Japan, seems like tortillas in Mexico. Very tasty and popular. 👍👍🌟

[@greygray6230]

I always get fresh udon, only way to truly enjoy the noodles.

[@sushh1]

keep up the quality content!

[@MsMarie0072]

I’m really enjoying watching every episode... I just love 💕 all the foods...thank you so w

[@letzgo7631]

Absolutely brilliant ❤️ the tradition and preservation of an age old recipe ❤️❤️

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

One of my favorite episodes from you yet. Love udon.

[@SUPERGENKI]

Oh yummy, and I love hot udon on a cold day like today! ^^ Great video as always John. Thomas

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

SUPERGENKI JAPAN thanks Thomas!

[@v.velazquez]

Wow that first shop had such a lovely story to it. It was really heart warming ❤️ but swallowing noodles ? I'd be freaking out if I don't at least chew them hahahaha. That second place of udon 🍜 looked so good 😊 I want some 🍜 now !!

[@sethgabriellebonaobra8426]

I felt Obaa- san's word and passion. I'm moved. 💝

[@seymour3606]

Your videos help push me to my goal of moving to Japan, thanks man!

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

My pleasure! Japan's waiting for you! -john

[@Pun123-]

yay new upload!

[@swordslash8]

I'm a picky eater but seeing these videos always makes me crave whatever you're eating, even if I know I won't like it :P

[@Dude707LoL]

i love the smile on the chef's face when he gave you the udon :)

[@hongtse6723]

I'm salivating through out this entire video

[@NikkiBudders]

I laughed more than I should have when you said one of the things you put on the Udon was "fish based" and all you see is a bunch of fish floating in it. XD

[@andriettebergakker6604]

Made some udon noodles after watching your video. So delicious 😋. Will try ramen next.

[@kunyaw2839]

Love learning about Japan here. Its more fun! This is so helpful for anyone (including me) for taking a chance to go to Japan one day. anyways, love your channel! I would love to know more!! Keep the awesome work coming! Love from Indonesia 🇮🇩 💕

[@TheShadowChesireCat]

Curry Udon is the best. My favourite noodle place (in Sydney) serves it with karaage chicken, naruto and spring onions. So delish.

[@funkingitup1805]

Wow! You really slurped down the whole Bukkake? 13:37

[@funkingitup1805]

And you followed it with a weiner!?

[@babalon7778]

funkingitup Wasn't sure I heard that quite right.

[@snifey2233]

@@babalon7778 is a prono word unless you knows

[@babalon7778]

@@snifey2233 Oh, I knows, lol!

[@FireCracker3240]

Yayyy! A new +ONLY in JAPAN video. This is SUCH a welcome change from all of the election stuff we've been dealing with. Positive, upbeat, happy videos only, please. And John delivers. :-)

[@madihuynh6827]

This is a question for everyone: (Including John.) What do you prefer, Udon or Ramen? I love both, but if I had to choose, I would choose udon. It's just so good!! 😛❤️

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Madi Huynh UDON UDON UDON!! and Ramen with Gyoza on Fridays :)

[@madihuynh6827]

+ONLY in JAPAN Yummy! 😛😛

[@georgelius6412]

Madi Huynh i'll go with udon. but the main reason cause the price more cheaper than ramen XD

[@elviraoctaviany8731]

I will always go with udon!

[@prashant1808]

Madi Huynh I will always go with udon!its the best

[@MsAustralopitecus]

Ahhhh, now I am hungry....love your food videos! xoxo from Mexico.

[@saviopires2]

Wooooooooww another video...I've been keeping my eyes peeled all along.

[@aureliuszeta3037]

That looks so good! I'm drooling D:

[@Ampera_]

First stop if I ever visit Japan.

[@penguified7696]

Ugh, I haven't been able to go to Japan this year even though I usually do. Made me crave udon and sushi. Can't wait till the summer.. heh

[@nenadgowda1431]

your video always give me knowledge about Japan and I enjoy it THANK YOU

[@thithachnguyen8913]

Love to go back there💖💖💖!

[@gammasponge]

I had no idea there was cup udon! I'll be searching for them in the Asian markets where I live. Thank you!

[@pinkwinterprincessEri]

I love my udon with white and pink kamaboko and tempera 😋

[@plaidjunky]

Great work on another great video. I love the culture and food. Keep up the great work brother.

[@noodle7416]

うわぁぁマジでうまそう。もう夕飯食べたけど、うどん食いてぇ....。

[@mikerosoftpaint7906]

this looks delicious great, now im hungry

[@Karrrman]

I loooooove your videos!!! I always watch it together with my family :) keep up the good work!

[@cocoso5000]

I will try Udon noodles after this so fun video. I do like it

[@Lalairu]

I love udon noodles. They make nice udon in Bilbao, but I hope I can taste the real thing someday.

[@throughskill36]

Among all Udon eating it in Kagawa is the best of all. I went there 2 weeks ago.

[@psygn0sis]

As always John, thank you for another amazing video!

[@momkatmax]

HaHa, love the slurp technique for the udon at 7:05. Kind of keep chugging.

[@SilkyC]

The Undon there looks so much better than what I eat here!!! :) And way more varieties as well! That is like a Udon buffet!

[@roxybautista6495]

Watching your videos makes me want to visit Japan 😋

[@HisKitch]

This is awesome! I have been a huge fan of your channel, really want to go to Japan! Looks like an absolute BLAST!

[@dk428]

Loved this episode just like all the rest of them! Thanks! Know i'm craving some udon! 😂

[@GamerDadschannel]

I wish i could try something this fresh

[@macarthurfield5674]

At 8:36, when Miyagawa-San is asked why her Udon is SO good, she replies it is because of the "pure water and the shop's old lady is a real beauty ". The truth is, Miyagawa-San is telling the ABSOLUTE truth. She is lovely, hard-working, with obviously, a fantastic sense of humor !!!! I would go to Japan JUST to meet this fantastic woman !!! I just wish John would take the time to explain the difference between the yen & the dollar. Or explain what some of the dishes are made from. Are the soft drinks comparable to the USA's soft drinks? You know, kind of going BEHIND the camera, so to speak !!

[@megmallik]

John really loves his half-boiled eggs

[@sharylthung2138]

Such beautiful, heartwarming videos :D Please make many more!

[@MZTYT]

And now I'm craving udon!

[@shiroeschulz4515]

I Always love your videos great quality. I wonder if the curry udon taste good.

[@erencia3854]

i like your video so much! i learned much about Japan from your video, so good! keep up your work!?

[@HALODESTROYER89]

saw you on NHK world the other day here in the US 😊

[@almahansson7802]

I'm eating instant ramen while watching this

[@liberalerkapitalist465]

I want to go to Japan and make a food trip .... The Dreaaaamm

[@TheDivineKitten]

Omg I love Udon!! and the lady is so lovely :)

[@tcp9253]

I’m Eating Noodles right now while watching this 😂

[@kyomon9152]

bukake udon, I don want to eat that xDDDDD

[@kitsune_heart7483]

Oh wow you certainly have me craving Udon now. gosh I wish all the great Udon shops were closer to me T _ T I love eating Udon and sometimes I make my own Udon with stir fry and miso soup(it's hard to find the noodles here where I live. The shop doesn't always have them in stock). The best Udon I have ever had was in Little Tokyo, Hollywood, California. Wishing I lived closer so I could get my Udon fix lol.

[@freudlindell6343]

I am sorry for the disrespect, but-- "Bukkake Udon" I almost laughed out loud 😆

[@Nongdamba500]

Thank you very much for such tasty vedeo.

[@WeiYinChan]

Another thing about udon is that it’s really easy to make. I’m trying to live zero waste but i love udon and they all come in plastic packages. So I tried to make it from scratch. It takes less time than going to to store to buy it and you only need normal plain flour, salt, and water.

[@williamdigiacomo8900]

the power of the egg!

[@who5789]

The udon I had one time tasted so plain, the broth seemed like lightly seasoned hot water, it was in America of course. But this seemed delicious.

[@echance7452]

ぜひ、山梨にも遊びに来てほしい(● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾

[@TheMrWreckz]

i always bukakke my udon. adds flavor

[@firestorm6633]

I would love for this food to come to america

[@jimmoss1744]

thank god it's about time TY

[@joannealton6041]

I love all your videos!!

[@albitongazona3148]

I'm really love ur experience... ganbantte for new video..

[@dancepro67]

I think the lady needs to sit down and talk with her daughter lol. Mom i don't want to make udon, i want to travel the world and be a ________-insert career

[@henriquept1224]

D'angelo "ass in veins" Bustell right that cliche were the parents want their childrens to take over the family business but they want to do something else

[@YSFmemories]

if you look closely, you can see the daughter working with them in the shop, so I think she is probably gonna take over.

[@sushitrain2340]

You should totally do a video On VOCALOID (and concerts for vocaloid) PLEASE

[@BUTTERFLY75ful]

I love udon noodles!!

[@camille-ok3pp]

😂😂😂 the ad for this video was an anti binge eating disorder ad! Lol

[@maucomia105]

Half boiled egg = perfection

[@calpicool]

the first time i tried udon i don't like it. it was given to me as a side dish to my pork cutlet bowl. the soup doesn't have a taste and it didn't compliment with the udon noodles so i don't really like it. the second time, it was pretty good but we just ate at an izakaya. i'm so full cos i ate a lot and drank a lot. i was force by my brother-in-law to eat even though i absolutely wanted to puke everything i ate at the izakaya, so, even though the udon on that shop is quite really good i didn't enjoyed it. from that night on i swear not to eat udon ever again, i'm scarred for life. but thanks to this video i want to give it a shot again. thank you for sharing this!!

[@TheGorillafoot]

I would gain so much weight if I lived there. Would have to try everything haha!

[@MrGiroplay]

congratulations brasil . parabens materia interessante gosto do prato

[@LizzieBeezie]

John, how do they keep tab of how much you've eaten and should pay?

[@wadepsilon01]

Mizuho Kazami Customers voluntarily declare.Trust customer's conscience.I always pay honestly, when I ate at this shop

[@LizzieBeezie]

WadEpsilon Ah, i was expecting that. It's always a relief to see how most of the Japanese are honest.

[@TrueEternalGod]

Faqih yes but that country has far more corrupt or evil people that does not care about other people concern.

[@adithafizhan]

Eternal God dat true in indonesia many people lies about what they eat 😆

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

They don't have to keep tab. No one deceives them. 95% of the people who eat here at regulars. They order nearly the same thing and pay the same each time. You could obviously pay less but then you'd have to live with the guilt of ripping off an honest business owner. In Japan, guilt is the most powerful deterrent. See the "Vending Machine Restaurant" video I did 7 months ago :) -john

[@ingridtorresberga]

Great video!!!!!!!

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hello again . small request panning for gems in river stream show ! you will be most happy with what you find ! Love only in japan !

[@EpicAly21]

In ace attorney: spirit of justice, there is a case involving soba and udon. Thanks to this video I already knew what they meant when they talked about udon. :D Though now I'm confused about what's the difference between udon and soba. If you ever get the chance to make a video explaining soba, that would be very helpful and interesting.

[@zipp4everyone263]

God that looks good, all of it!

[@jacksonfrancis177]

i was there many times i don,t like there food, some of them are ok, but i like more china korea, they got best food, i was kobe for more than 2 years, very nice peoples,

[@Mike8Montana]

Delicious...!!!

[@silentninja2071]

Why would anyone in their right mind dislike this?! So sad.