Sanuki

One memorable pairing at Sanuki brings together dashi-rolled omelette and the broth for udon. One diner described an omelette so full of dashi that it spilled onto the plate, alongside a light udon soup; they felt the same depth of dashi came through in both. Another reported that the omelette was so soft it was difficult to pick up with chopsticks, with the ginger served alongside adding a bright accent. The menu also has a set meal of omelette with a small side dish, rice, miso soup and pickles. It makes a satisfying lunch centred on the omelette, not just the udon.

The udon selection is guided by its broth, with different toppings to choose from. Alongside classics such as kake udon and kitsune udon, the menu includes oyako udon with domestically raised young chicken, meat udon with Japanese Black wagyu, and udon with Kishu Nanko ume plum and egg. One diner who ordered nabeyaki udon highlighted the broth and a large prawn tempura, noting that the noodles were more soft than springy. The shrimp-fry curry udon has also drawn praise for its large, substantial shrimp—a useful choice if you want a bowl with shrimp.

For a meal that includes rice, the Sanuki set pairs udon with seasoned rice and pickles; there is also a set with inari sushi and udon. Choose a bowl of udon on its own or add a rice dish for a fuller meal, depending on your appetite.