Yoshida no Udon

Yoshida no Udon from Fujiyoshida uses unusually thick, hard noodles in soy, miso or blended broth, commonly with boiled cabbage and sweet-savory horse meat. Hot soup, cold dipping styles...

Yoshida no Udon
Illustration showing the defining features of the food.

At a glance

NameYoshida no Udon (Yoshida no Udon)
PrefectureYamanashi
RegionChubu
TypeExceptionally firm thick udon with cabbage, meat and suridane

What is it?

Yoshida no Udon from Fujiyoshida uses unusually thick, hard noodles in soy, miso or blended broth, commonly with boiled cabbage and sweet-savory horse meat.

Hot soup, cold dipping styles, toppings and the chili condiment suridane differ by shop, so no single bowl defines every version.

History and local context

The official guide relates the noodles to regional wheat food and a weaving-era tradition in which men kneaded forcefully while women worked looms; the story is treated as local tradition.

Chew the firm noodles carefully, mind hot broth, add suridane sparingly, and check wheat, soy, stock and meat ingredients.

How to enjoy it

Try the noodle and broth before combining cabbage and meat, then add only a tip of suridane to judge its chili and spice aroma.

Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.

Sources and further reading

Frequently asked questions

Where is Yoshida no Udon from?

It is associated with Yamanashi, in the Chubu region of Japan.

What kind of food is Yoshida no Udon?

This guide classifies it as exceptionally firm thick udon with cabbage, meat and suridane. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.

Can I order Yoshida no Udon online?

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