Near Kobuchizawa IC in Hokuto City, the famous Saitama restaurant "Musashino Udon Sawamura" has opened its first branch in Yamanashi as "Koshu Udon Sawamura"! We immediately went to "Koshu Udon Sawamura", which just opened on March 9, 2026.

Since its opening on March 9, 2026, Koshu Udon Sawamura has been bustling with visitors, as it is the latest addition to the popular Saitama prefecture restaurant Musashino Udon Sawamura, now in Yamanashi!

The spacious and open interior features counter and table seating, as well as a raised tatami room and tatami table seating, and there are also private rooms. You can enjoy Yamanashi's local cuisine, Ozara, while gazing out the window at the natural beauty of the Yatsugatake Mountains.

While making use of the techniques of "Musashino Udon Sawamura," they are particular about the flavor that is unique to Yamanashi. Today, I tried the classic "Nikujiru Ozara."

The ozara noodles are made with homemade flat noodles that cherish the local flavor of Yamanashi, and are slightly beige in color, with brown bran dotted throughout. It's rare to find ozara noodles made with whole wheat flour!

It has a firm texture and chewy consistency, and a fragrant, rough texture. The rich pork flavor is concentrated in the soy sauce-based broth with a fragrant bonito broth, making it delicious.

Enjoy using flavor-changing ingredients such as fried shallots, sweetened ginger, and "Bakuen" chili peppers with a punch of chives and garlic. Finish by adding yuzu water to dilute the soup.

Add today's recommended small bowl to make your meal even more satisfying! Today's dish is "Beef Tendon Black Curry." This rich, spicy, and sophisticated European-style curry has a deep flavor, the sweetness of the meat, and a strong body. Combined with the refreshing broth of the udon noodles, it's an endlessly delicious dish that's sure to please.