Horumon Yaki Udon Otafuku
"The basic style of Sayo Hormon Yaki Udon is to grill various meat, udon noodles and vegetables ina special sauce on a griddle all at once and eat them with soy sauce-based dipping sauces. The combination of the traditional sauce, which has been handed down for three generations, and the hormon is a taste that once you try it, you'll be addicted to it. The spacious restaurant has both table seating and tatami rooms."
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 3506 Sayo,Sayo Town
- Telephone Number
- 0790-82-4000
- Opening Hours
- 11：00～21：00
- Business Holidays
- Tuesday
- Related web sites
- http://34cho.com/eatdrink/otafuku/
MAPNeighborhood Information
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