Tochikuken Rakuichi Kaido Hakozaki Ten

If you’d like udon alongside your kashiwa rice, the Waku Waku Set is one option. Visitors have ordered it with burdock tempura udon and kashiwa rice, bringing two of the restaurant’s signature dishes together. Warm kashiwa rice offers a different experience from the boxed version. One diner described a bowl topped with sweet-and-savoury simmered chicken, shredded egg and chopped nori. Paired with udon, it also makes a satisfying choice when noodles alone might not be quite enough.

Some diners remember the udon for its sweet-leaning broth, flavoured with kashiwa, while others mention the noodles’ smooth feel and distinctive texture. One person found the noodles, which are close to flat in shape, lacking in chew; another noted their moderate springiness. It’s a bowl worth considering if you’re curious about something a little different from the usual Hakata-style udon. Add burdock tempura for a more substantial meal: one review praised the thick pieces for their bite and mentioned enjoying them with aonori or salt as well.

Condiments and tempura crumbs are available at the collection counter. One visitor reported finding 12 kinds of condiments. Try the udon as it is first, then add them to taste for a change of flavour as you eat. Another diner ordered chicken skin with burdock as an udon topping, but enjoyed it as a snack with bottled beer. They liked the combination of sweet-and-savoury chicken skin and the texture of the burdock, making it an option when you’d like a small side dish as well as noodles.

The restaurant uses a self-service system: buy a meal ticket, collect your order when your number is called, then return your tray after eating. It is in Rakuichi Kaido in Hakozaki 5-chome, and free parking is available. There’s pleasure in pairing kashiwa rice with udon for lunch, or adding tempura or chicken skin with burdock to a bowl of noodles.