Behind the Counter at a local Japanese Udon Noodle Restaurant

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I’m taking you behind the counter at another local family-owned Japanese restaurant to bring you the real life story of how handcrafted udon is made. This time, we’re at Sanuki Udon Iwai a local favorite at Juju Station in Tokyo. It’s just a 5 minute walk from the station through the Jujo Ginza Shotengai. Udon Noodles are one of Japan’s most traditional foods as well as one of its most simple, just soup and udon noodles. Well, you can add toppings, but many Japanese still enjoy it just with those 2 ingredients. So it’s critical to craft a perfect dashi in order to craft a perfect bowl of udon. Iwai san learned his udon crafting skills under the master at Miyatake Udon in Kagawa Prefecture. He studied for about half year and then returned to Tokyo to open up his own shop. In fact, Kagawa Prefecture is known as the Udon prefecture in Japan as it ranks first nationwide for udon noodle production and consumption, with over 600 udon noodle shops which easily outnumbers their total number of convenience stores. And Iwai san, crafts their famous style Sanuki Udon Noodle at his local Tokyo shop. His shop uses a traditional Japanese method of kneading with your feet, which creates their udon’s signature elastic and chewy texture. Many Udon shops these days have moved to using machines for the kneading, but Iwai san prefers to carry on the Koshi method he learned from his master in Kagawa Japan.

Sanuki Udon Iwai

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Such a chill and friendly owner, would love to try his food!

avagelion
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This man is EVERYTHING we love to see.

He has passion, knowledge, and doesn’t gate-keep. I love watching people helping each other and sharing knowledge, cause in the end everyone wins.

sothedramallama
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We all know about ramen but sometimes, Udon just hits it right.

famousamos
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We just moved to Tokyo and this is our favorite local udon place!! It's honestly so delicious and a very reasonable price too!! Such a beautiful, cozy Japanese atmosphere!!
Paolo we all love your videos and your filming and editing is amazing 😍
Thanks for saying hi to us on this day too ☺️

annat
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I really enjoyed this episode. And the shop owner and staff looked friendly! Congrats Paolo, keep them coming! Cheers from Brazil.

marinatanaka
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The fact that he still makes udon by hand when a lot of other udon places use a machine is outstanding so much respect for him!

mkhanoi
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Thanks for chatting with me on this day! Can't believe you were doing this video on our fave restaurant! Keep up the good work and thanks for being a genuinely friendly guy 🌞🤗😁

ksk
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It’s so wholesome how he doesn’t gatekeep his craft and willingly teaches people to start their own businesses

itzmegz
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"i can not share u the recipe, as i don't really remember" 😚😚😚 hardworking people, sooo passionate about their work, nice working environment. and the food looks yummmy

kaydeekelly
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SLAMMIN UDON!! Thanks Paolo!
おいしかったです!

Here's a basic cheat sheet for the menu if you don't speak/read Japanese:
ざるうどん-Zaru Udon (Cold noodles, cold dipping sauce on the side)

ひやひやうどん-Hiya Hiya Udon (Cold noodles, cold broth)

ひやあつうどん-Hiya Atsu Udon (Cold noodles, hot broth)

あつあつうどん-Atsu Atsu (Hot & Hot)

Of course a few tempura:
げそ天-Geso ten [Gay-soh] Squid legs

ちくわ天- Chikuwa ten (Fish cake)

とり天-Tori ten (Chicken)

なす天-Nasu ten (Eggplant)

The rest is up to you! Enjoy! See you there!

SevenThirteen
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"Behind the Counter" is by favourite of your video series, and I think this one is my favourite Behind the Counter. Firstly, Tempura and Udon is life. Few things are as tasty or satisfying. Secondly the chef/owner is amazing. I know where I'm eating when I eventually visit Tokyo!

dastels
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I love how they all are friendly between them, saying jokes and taking it in a funny way, ive always heard that work and bosses in japan are rude and hard to treat with.
I'd like to go to this place someday!

zeraa
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Loved their personalities. This was a great watch and the food looked so yummy

IStoleYourCookie
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This touched my heart! My grandparents had a small restaurant back home that did not make it thru covid-19 because they refused to increase their prices. It is nice to see small family businesses thriving.

sv
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its always interesting to see how japanese businesses operate. they’re so organised and keep their stores clean. one of japanese aspects that i love so much!

jagaimeow
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This is one of the most cleanest restaurant I've ever seen 🥰

chance
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Hi Paolo! Quick question: Do restaurants like this see a spike in sales and customers whenever you make videos about them?

dixoncider
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I love how the locals are so close, almost like family, everyone is into what they're doing, and I bet the food is even more amazing.

ShinwayX
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I love how Paolo asks the important questions. Like the one to the apprentice about his marital status 😂 Joke aside, always look forward to your content, Paolo! Love from Singapore 🇸🇬

jasminesoh
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I love how they pass traditions from one master to student, keeping the knowledge and skills alive for next generations to enjoy !

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