On March 19, "Kagawa Ichifuku Harajuku", one of the most popular Sanuki Udon restaurants in Kagawa Prefecture, will open its doors to serve the same Sanuki Udon noodles as "Ichifuku". The location is a 3-minute walk from "United Arrows Harajuku" and "Chrome Hearts Harajuku. Please note that it is on the first basement floor!
In Tokyo, the restaurant also has locations in Kanda and Tachikawa, and both the original "Ichifuku" and "Kagawa Ichifuku" naturally focus on Sanuki udon. In addition, the curry udon, offered in limited quantities, is made by the long-established French restaurant in Yotsuya, "Kitajima-teiIt is hard to resist the fact that the curry used in the
The manager, Mr. Imaizumi, trained at the original "Ippuku" for a year. He used to be a locavore and has many acquaintances in the fashion industry.
The noodles are made every morning at the restaurant, using the same ingredients as those used at the main restaurant in Kagawa. The noodles are slightly thin, chewy, and have a pleasant texture. The curry is made by slowly simmering carefully selected meats and vegetables and mixing them with a special blend of spices, and we are proud of the deep, rich flavor of the ingredients," says Imaizumi, the restaurant manager.
Quickly cool the cooked noodles in cold water.
Exterior view before the grand opening. By the time you get there, the curtain of "Kagawa Ichifuku" will be hanging.
Noodles are made every morning at the restaurant. The ingredients used are the same as those used in the original "Ippuku".
The floor with its relaxed atmosphere can seat about 20 people, and the quick turnover means that you won't have to wait in line too long to get in.
Huinamu staff visited the restaurant one step ahead of the grand opening. While we were put off by the limited menu of curry udon, we ordered the "cold udon" (top photo), which allows us to simply experience the deliciousness of the noodles and dashi broth. The dashi broth is so clear that you can clearly see the noodles even though they are golden in color. I immediately slurped down the udon and found the perfect balance of firmness, luster, and knobiness that can only be found in Sanuki udon, and the broth was not sharp, but had a refined and gentle taste.
Kagawa Ichifuku Harajuku is open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., so those who miss lunch can enjoy the authentic taste of "Ichifuku" in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. To commemorate the opening, you can get toriten (chicken tempura) at the store by saying, "I saw the article on Huinamu! at the store, you will receive a free toriten (chicken tempura). Don't hesitate to try it first!
Photo_Rintaro Ishige
Text_Jun Nakada
Kagawa Ichifuku Harajuku
Address: B1F Villa Gloria, 2-31-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6804-5523
Business hours: 11:00-18:00
Closed: Sunday and 1st Monday
