Yaki Udon

 

Yaki Udon originated in Kokura, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, at a restaurant

called “Darumado.

The story dates back to 1945, right after World War II. During a severe food shortage,

the owner struggled to find the Chinese noodles typically used for Yakisoba.

 

In a moment of inspiration, he decided to boil dried udon noodles and stir-fry them instead.

This creative twist was the birth of “Kokura-style Yaki-udon,” which eventually spread across

the entire country.

 

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