Udon Baka Ichidai
UdonShikoku(Kagawa)
Price Range
Budget(¥500 — ¥800)
Opening Hours
06:00-18:00
Reservation
Walk-in OK
Shikoku(Kagawa)
Price Range
Budget(¥500 — ¥800)
Opening Hours
06:00-18:00
Reservation
Walk-in OK
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Famous Takamatsu udon shop known for its spectacular butter-and-egg "kamatama" udon.
Udon Baka Ichidai is a famous udon shop in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture—the heartland of sanuki udon. The restaurant is renowned for its signature "butter udon" where a generous knob of butter and a raw egg are placed atop freshly made udon, creating a Japanese take on carbonara. The chewy, handmade noodles and unpretentious atmosphere capture the essence of Kagawa's udon culture.
Butter Kamatama Udon
Kama-butter udon (butter and egg udon); Kake udon (plain); Kamatama udon (egg udon); Chikuwa tempura; Niku udon (beef udon)
15-minute walk from JR Takamatsu Station, or 5 minutes by taxi. Located in a residential area near Ritsurin Park.
Opens at 6:00 AM and closes when noodles run out (usually by early afternoon). Peak times see 20-30 minute waits. The kama-butter udon is an absolute must-try. Cash only. Very casual atmosphere.
Udon Baka Ichidai specializes in udon cuisine.
Udon Baka Ichidai is in the budget price range.
The signature dish at Udon Baka Ichidai is Butter Kamatama Udon.
Udon Baka Ichidai is open during: 06:00-18:00.
Tips for visiting Udon Baka Ichidai: Opens at 6:00 AM and closes when noodles run out (usually by early afternoon). Peak times see 20-30 minute waits. The kama-butter udon is an absolute must-try. Cash only. Very casual atmosphere..
Udon Baka Ichidai welcomes international visitors and tourists in Japan.
Udon Baka Ichidai caters to dietary requirements — ask staff about halal and allergy-friendly options.