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Japanese restaurant • 4765-55 Sangawachō, Shikokuchuo, Ehime 799-0431, Japan

4(225 reviews)

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The Charm of Timeless Vending Machines

We will bring you an experience where nostalgia and freshness coexist. In this article, we introduce a unique store where you can purchase udon from retro vending machines.

Encountering the Nostalgic Retro Vending Machines

The Okubo Vending Store's Sagawa Sales Office in Sagawa-cho, Shikoku Chuo City, seems to have stopped in time. Over 40 years old vending machines are displayed in front of the store, emitting the fragrance of udon.

A Unique Experience Awaits

What comes out of these vending machines is authentic udon, topped with crispy tempura and tempura. The surprising deliciousness that cannot be imagined from the retro exterior is truly astonishing.

Combining Scenery and Flavor

The store is located at a scenic point along the coast, where people enjoy fishing with udon in hand. For the locals, it may be a space where everyday life and leisure are infused.

Fresh and delicious udon comes out of the retro vending machines left behind by the times. Please be sure to experience this mysterious deliciousness for yourself.

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Reviews

5(a month ago)

Golucci

Good

3(a month ago)

Regulus

This vending store is open 24 hours a day and has retro udon vending machines that are still in operation. If it's a holiday, there will be a fair number of visitors even at night. The udon is topped with a small fried fox and a shrimp kakiage that is almost tempura. Although the noodles and taste are not what you would expect, the atmosphere that comes out of the retro vending machine that still works is irreplaceable. It's also near the sea, so it's great to eat while looking out at the sea. Although it is not unique to this shop, there are no genuine parts, and the udon noodles they sell have to be prepared by themselves, so the fact that they are still selling them shows the hard work of the owner. As far as I know, there are about 5 shops in Shikoku that are still operating, so it might be interesting to compare the differences in the udon noodles and taste.

5(2 weeks ago)

毎日が夏休み!

【from Tokyo】 After crossing the Shimanami Kaido, take the train to Iyosamukawa Station. Folding bicycles were rolled out from the station. It's not far from the station, so you can easily walk there. I've visited many retro vending machine spots, but I think it's rare to find a vending machine spot with a view of the ocean. To be honest, the taste is average, but the fact that it came out of a vending machine makes it even more delicious. Warm udon noodles come out of the vending machine! Moreover, it is romantic that it is a technology from the Showa era. Let's all use it carefully!

5(6 months ago)

しろまにあ

Let's check if there are disposable chopsticks. Anyway, it's a nostalgic taste that doesn't change. It didn't taste delicious or chewy, but gave me a sense of nostalgia. It reminded me of 40 years ago. At the time, you could choose between chicken meat and tempura for 200 yen, but now I eat both. I feel like eating it sometimes.

4(2 months ago)

サトシコンテンツ

I came here after seeing Ehime Pro Wrestling's professional wrestler "Bonjin Pulp" from Shikoku Chuo City introduced on TV. First of all, the location of this place was great. It is located along the road that runs along the coastline of Shikoku Chuo City. It is located right at the foot of the high bridge over the fishing port. There is a wide embankment at the mouth of the river, and the Okubo vending store is right next to it. There are people fishing on the wide rock wall, and it is a soothing scenery. Above all, right in front of the building is Ibuki Island, the production area for Sanuki's proud brand of sardines. This is a place where you can fish while looking at Ibuki Island. Well, the store is small, but there are 5 vending machines installed. There is also a hand washing station at the entrance, which is very convenient. The udon vending machine visible from the front makes its presence felt. This is a great store for anglers. Of course, the target is the ``Tempura Udon'' from the retro vending machine. If you wait 30 seconds for 300 yen, you can eat delicious udon. With this type of udon vending machine, the owner prepares the udon, so the contents vary depending on the vending machine. I've eaten udon with only kamaboko and green onions elsewhere, but the udon here has ``tenkasu and fried chicken'' in it. It tastes like kitsune udon with tempura. The udon was delicious with chewy noodles and a strong soup stock.