Update: 2025.03.27
Yamanashi's specialty Yoshida udon! Amazing texture and firmness!
Yoshida udon, a specialty of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.
The noodles are characterized by their firmness and chewiness that will make you go, "Eh!? That's hard!" Recently, they have also made noodles with a firmness that is easier to eat. They have been loved by locals for a long time, and people from both inside and outside the prefecture are addicted to the noodles, whose flavor spreads the more you chew them...
Enjoy Yoshida udon, a local dish that Yamanashi is proud of, in a restaurant that feels like an ordinary home.
Key points about Yoshida udon

1. Extra thick and chewy noodles
The best part of Yoshida udon is its unique chewiness and firmness! The more you chew, the more the wheat flavor spreads in your mouth. If you want something firmer, we recommend "hiyashi". On the other hand, if you don't like hard noodles, some stores offer "soft" noodles.

2. Plenty of boiled cabbage
One thing that is an absolute must for Yoshida's udon is the boiled cabbage. Cabbage is used because it is a vegetable that is readily available in the area, and not only does it aid digestion, but its crunchy texture goes well with the chewy noodles, enhancing the flavor.

3. Sweet and spicy tender horse meat
In Fujiyoshida City, where the culture of eating horse meat has been established for a long time, horse meat is available at low prices even at supermarkets. This is why horse meat, which is rare as a topping for udon, is used. The horse meat, stewed in a sweet and spicy sauce, is soft and has an excellent flavor! Recently, more and more restaurants are substituting pork or beef.

4. Homemade ground suridane
Suridane is a spicy seasoning that originated in Fujiyoshida and is used as a topping on Yoshida udon noodles. It is made by frying red chili peppers in oil with sesame seeds and Japanese pepper, and each recipe is handmade to create a unique flavor. It is characterized by its stimulating spiciness and umami, and is fragrant, making it a versatile spiciness that goes well with any dish!
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List of stores
- Sakurai Udon / Fujiyoshida City
- Menkyo Kaiden / Fujiyoshida City
- Yoshida Udon Tetchan / Fujiyoshida City
- Mondori Udon / Fujiyoshida City
- Men's Fujiyama Main Branch / Fujiyoshida City
- Genji / Fujiyoshida City
- Fujiya / Fujiyoshida City
- Takachan Udon / Fujiyoshida City
- Yamazakiya Udon / Fujiyoshida City
- Kurayoshi / Fujikawaguchiko Town
- Ayaka / Fujikawaguchiko Town
- Hachiman Udon / Fujikawaguchiko Town
- Hikobei Udon / Oshino Village
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Sakurai Udon
FujiyoshidaFujiyoshida City has long been unsuitable for growing rice due to its volcanic ash soil, and it is said that men began to cook and serve udon noodles for lunch, instead of women who were busy weaving.
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Noodles
FujiyoshidaThis restaurant has been loved for over 30 years, and there is always a line before it even opens. It is popular for its wide variety of menu items, from cold udon to hot udon and tsuke udon.
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Yoshida no Udon Tecchan
FujiyoshidaThere is a tatami room at the back of the table seats where you can take off your shoes, and this popular udon restaurant is supported by a wide range of fans, from businessmen to families and tourists.
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Kadori Udon
FujiyoshidaThe noodles are chewy but not too hard, making them easy to eat. They are handmade in the store every time, a tradition inherited from the previous owner. The soup is made with plenty of dried sardines.
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Noodles' Fujiyama Main Store
FujiyoshidaThis shop has its own noodle factory, and they are proud of their original noodles! They make noodles using the famous water from Mt. Fuji, and change the mix of three types of wheat flour depending on the season.
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Genji
FujiyoshidaFacing the main street, the parking lot is spacious and easy to get to, making it a popular restaurant where locals go for a quick lunch. Only those in the know know about this place, and the theory is to go as soon as it opens.
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Fujiya
FujiyoshidaThe specialty here is the thick, chewy homemade "Fujiya Udon" vs. the pitch black "Black Fujiya Udon" made with bamboo charcoal! It comes with all the toppings you'd expect from a dream, so you'll be smiling as soon as you get your bowl. While "Fujiya Udon" is made with horse meat,
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Takachan Udon
FujiyoshidaLocated on the northeast outskirts of Fujiyoshida City along the Fujikyuko Line, this is a hidden gem known only to those in the know. You will be greeted by a small prefabricated shop.
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Yamazaki family udon
FujiyoshidaIt is one of the most popular restaurants in the area, frequented by families, businessmen, and other locals. Of course, the specialty Yoshida Udon is the main dish on the menu.
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Kurayoshi
Fujikawaguchiko TownThis udon restaurant is located in the middle of a lush larch forest. With spacious tatami rooms and tables, it has a spacious feel and is bustling with customers of all ages, as they can enjoy authentic udon.
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Ayaka
Fujikawaguchiko TownYoshida's udon noodles are thick and flat with a firm texture that everyone will find delicious! They are thick and chewy, yet smooth and silky on the tongue.
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Hachiman udon
Fujikawaguchiko TownHachiman Udon was renovated from a former nursing home into a Yoshida udon restaurant. The warm atmosphere of the restaurant has earned it a reputation as a popular spot for local customers.
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Hikobei Udon
Oshino VillageLocated near Oshino Hakkai, this famous Yoshida udon restaurant has long queues of tourists. This restaurant is especially popular because it serves freshly boiled udon noodles made with the famous spring water from Mt. Fuji!
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This article was created based on interviews and proofreading.The content of the article is based on information as of November 2025, 2, but may differ from the latest information.Thank you for your understanding.