Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
Japanese cuisine offers a rich variety, and authentic udon noodles—whether a warm, comforting bowl of soup udon in winter or a refreshing cold udon in summer—are always a treat. Now, you can enjoy the traditional taste of Japanese udon without leaving Taiwan. The century-old Japanese brand “Yokoi Somen-ten,” exclusively introduced by Taipei Main Station Fashion Plaza, will officially open today (the 2nd) in the B3 Food Court. To celebrate the opening, from now until April 6, the first 50 customers each day will receive a free soup udon voucher.
Yokoi Somen-ten officially opened today. (Photo provided by Taipei Main Station Fashion Plaza)
The udon specialty store “Yokoi Somen-ten,” under the Kagayoto brand, originated in Meiji 10 (1877). This historic shop, with a legacy of 137 years, is making its first foray into Taiwan, offering high-quality ingredients at affordable prices to capture the local market. Kagayoto Co., Ltd. operates various types of dining businesses, including udon shops, Japanese restaurants, casual washoku eateries, and Western-style izakayas. Among them, the udon specialty store “Yokoi Somen-ten” is featured as the backdrop for a udon shop in the novel of Japanese Meiji-era literary master Izumi Kyoka. To this day, the original store in Japan continues to preserve the ambiance of a Meiji-era udon shop. Having been passed down to the fourth generation, Yokoi Somen-ten has expanded from a street-side shop to department store locations. It currently has branches in China and Thailand, and officially entered the Taiwanese market in 2014, with plans to open over 10 branches within two years.
The soup udon above starts at 69 TWD, while the spicy tonkotsu udon below starts at 119 TWD. (Photo provided by Taipei Main Station Fashion Plaza)
Delicious tempura dishes. (Photo provided by Taipei Main Station Fashion Plaza)
Taipei Main Station Fashion Plaza exclusively introduced “Yokoi Somen-ten.” The Japanese chefs are committed to preserving the traditional flavors. To deliver the delicious taste of freshly made kama-age udon, the in-store udon artisans handcraft fresh noodles daily, serving them in large kettles. They also prepare on-the-spot Japanese rice balls and inari sushi with diverse textures, along with a variety of crispy tempura dishes. Multiple udon options are available, with the soup udon, tonkotsu udon, beef hot spring egg thick soup udon, and mentaiko egg mixed warm udon being the most popular. At incredibly affordable prices, the soup udon starts at just 69 TWD, and N<79,35,25,,.
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