Shikuu's Gourmet from May 2026
22th July I made my first visit to Manshuken Kagawa, famous for its Janmen noodles. This was my first visit since they moved to a location near the Takamatsu West Interchange. Since it had been a while since my last visit, I considered the Janmen at Kings Road, but opted for a cold noodle dish more suited to summer: Jan Spicy Mazesoba (1030 yen) + 1.5 servings (180 yen). It's like Jajangmyeon, and the lingering spiciness is delicious. It's perfect for summer. Incidentally, it seems the Kagawa branch doesn't have Curry Janmen. 29th July I visited "Zuburoku," an oden shop in Roppongi, for dinner during a business trip to Tokyo. While the exterior evokes the feel of a weathered, traditional wooden izakaya, the interior—though compact—is stylish. After enjoying dishes like seared mackerel and salad, the oden—steeped in a rich, dark broth—was absolutely superb. For the final course, I had udon served in that same dark Kanto-style broth; it offer...