Udon Taira
Hakata, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
A Tabelog 100 – Udon – WEST – 2024 selection serving chewy Sanuki-style noodles with dried sardine and flying fish broth at under JPY 999 per bowl. Walk-ins only, weekday lunch service, 22 seats, cash-only. Practical for a quick, high-quality meal near Hakata Station, not suited for leisurely dining or special occasions.
About Udon Taira
Udon Taira is a Fukuoka udon venue listed in the Tabelog 100 – Udon – WEST – 2024. Its posted hours are 11 AM–3 PM Monday through Saturday, and it is closed on Sunday. The price band is JPY 999.
Beyond those basics, the venue's exact address, seating, reservation policy, payment methods, specific dishes, and service format are not listed here. This is a thin-data listing: useful for confirming the name, city, hours, price band, and recognition, but not for making assumptions about menu items, queues, or dining-room style.
The Broth and the Noodles
Udon is the category associated with Udon Taira through its Tabelog 100 – Udon – WEST – 2024 recognition. Claims about broth ingredients, noodle texture, toppings, side dishes, or discontinued items are not included here, so they should not be treated as confirmed planning information.
If you are deciding whether to include Udon Taira in a Fukuoka itinerary, the strongest grounded reasons are straightforward: the venue is in Fukuoka, the price band is JPY 999, and the operating window is daytime only, from 11 AM to 3 PM on open days.
Timing and Practical Notes
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 AM–3 PM. The venue is closed on Sunday. No last-order time, holiday schedule, seat count, parking information, or booking policy is available.
Udon Taira may be useful when you want a Fukuoka udon stop with a clearly daytime schedule. For a broader plan, compare it with other allowed Pearl-listed venues such as Sushi Soejima, Nishimura, Yakitori Inada, Toritori Kenkyu Dan, or Shokudo Nizakana Shonen, depending on the kind of meal you are building.
For more casual dining in Fukuoka, explore our full Fukuoka restaurants guide. If you're building a broader itinerary, check our Fukuoka hotels guide and our Fukuoka bars guide for additional context.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Chome-10-7 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0018, Japan
- Website
- en-gage.net/udontaira
- Phone
- +81 92-431-9703
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, non‑smoking udon shop with counter seats and a few tables, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests sit close together in a bright, no‑frills space focused on quick, casual meals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Opened
- 2019
Signature Dishes
- Niku Udon (beef udon)
- Gobo Ten Udon (burdock tempura udon)
- Kake Udon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Chome-10-7 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0018, Japan
Planning details
Location
5 Chome-10-7 Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0018, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yakitori Inada, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Toritori Kenkyu Dan, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Sushi Soejima, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Nishimura, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
- Shokudo Nizakana Shonen, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
At under JPY 999, this udon shop operates in a different pricing tier than Fukuoka's Tabelog-listed dinner venues. Yakitori Inada (JPY 6,000–7,999) and Toritori Kenkyu Dan (JPY 5,000–5,999) both require advance reservations and serve evening-only omakase formats with sake pairings; neither offers the speed or accessibility of a walk-in lunch counter. Sushi Soejima (JPY 20,000–29,999) and Nishimura (JPY 30,000–39,999) deliver polished, multi-course experiences with wine or sake pairing options, ideal for special occasions but impractical for a quick weekday meal.
Shokudo Nizakana Shonen (JPY 1,000–1,999) sits closest in price and format: casual, walk-in, lunch-focused, with a broader menu that includes grilled fish and rice bowls. Choose it if you want more menu flexibility or a slightly less hurried pace. Choose this udon shop if you want the Tabelog credential, the fastest service, and the lowest check in Fukuoka's recognized dining tier.
For value-conscious diners, this venue delivers the highest quality-to-price ratio among Tabelog-listed options in the city. For celebration meals, business dinners, or wine-focused experiences, Sushi Soejima and Nishimura justify their higher price points with pacing, ambiance, and beverage programs that match the food.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Udon Taira?
No dress code is available. Given the listed facts, plan around a Fukuoka udon venue with daytime hours and a JPY 999 price band, and dress comfortably.
What should a first-timer know about Udon Taira?
Udon Taira is in Fukuoka, is listed in Tabelog 100 – Udon – WEST – 2024, and has hours of 11 AM–3 PM Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. Other details, including reservations, payment methods, seating, and specific menu items, are not listed here.
Is lunch or dinner better at Udon Taira?
The hours are 11 AM–3 PM, Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. No dinner hours are listed.
What should I order at Udon Taira?
Specific dishes and toppings are not listed. The confirmed category is udon, and the price band is JPY 999.
What are alternatives to Udon Taira?
For other allowed Pearl-listed options to compare while planning, consider Sushi Soejima, Nishimura, Yakitori Inada, Toritori Kenkyu Dan, or Shokudo Nizakana Shonen. Choose based on the type of meal you want.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Udon Taira?
No tasting menu is listed for Udon Taira. The confirmed information is that it is an udon venue in Fukuoka with a JPY 999 price band and daytime hours.
How far ahead should I book Udon Taira?
No booking or reservation policy is listed. The operating hours are 11 AM–3 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
