{"product_id":"hanayama-oni-himokawa-udon-200g","title":"Hanayama Oni Himokawa Udon: 5cm-Wide Silky Noodles from Gunma 200g, 2 servings,  Noodle Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoodle only — no sauce included. This version is for those who want to explore their own pairings. New to Oni Himokawa? Try our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oniudon\"\u003eSet version\u003c\/a\u003e which includes Hanayama's traditional dipping sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Noodle, Nothing Else — Pair It Your Way with Your Favourite Japanese Sauce.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooked width 5cm — the widest udon in Japan, awarded #1 three consecutive years. Noodle only — no sauce included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomestic Gunma wheat and salt only: completely additive-free, for those who want to choose their own pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry it with Yamaroku Tsuru Bishio soy sauce in warm dashi — or toss with brown butter and parmesan for a Japanese-Italian twist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Product Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oni Himokawa Udon（鬼ひも川うどん）\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g (7.1 oz) — approximately 2 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooked width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5cm (2 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooking time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–11 minutes boiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat flour (domestic Japanese wheat, Gunma Prefecture), Salt — no additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains wheat. ⚠️ Manufactured on the same production line as soba (buckwheat) — not suitable for those with severe buckwheat allergy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Before Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months or more remaining at time of shipment (unopened)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity. Store at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanayama Udon Co., Ltd.（株式会社花山うどん, 5th generation）\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInformation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer's Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Hanayama Udon has been making noodles the same way since its founding, now in its fifth generation. The rule passed down from the very first generation is simple and absolute: “Never mass-produce. The moment the noodle leaves the master’s hands, it is no longer Hanayama udon.” Oni Himokawa — the “demon flat noodle” — was a regional specialty that had disappeared for 50 years before Hanayama revived it. In 2015, it won Japan’s Udon Championship three consecutive years. Evaluation #1. Sales #1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky is the word every person reaches for after their first bite. The surface is smooth and almost glossy; the texture is soft but with a gentle spring that resists and then yields. Wider than your spoon. The wheat flavour is clean and present — this is a noodle that doesn’t hide behind its sauce, it partners with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil 10–11 minutes, serve cold with a dipping sauce for the classic preparation. For a Japanese approach, try a drop of Yamaroku Tsuru Bishio soy sauce in warm dashi. For Western cooks: toss with brown butter and parmesan, or use as the base of a miso carbonara. For a simple weeknight meal: boil, drain, and finish with Uneno Shiro Dashi and a soft-cooked egg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✈️ Ships from Japan · Order more, pay less per item\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanayama Udon Co., Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48522053320939,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2520\/0107\/files\/9554349654251_Hanayama_Oni_Himokawa_Udon_5cm-Wide_Silky_Noodles.png?v=1780045794","url":"https:\/\/cookgood.jp\/products\/hanayama-oni-himokawa-udon-200g","provider":"CookGood.JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}