群馬県·郷土料理
Himokawa Udon
When the bowl is brought to you, the sheer width will make you widen your eyes in surprise. The flat noodles, resembling an obi sash, can be over 10 centimeters wide depending on the batch. The smooth texture and chewy mouthfeel are truly addictive. Himokawa Udon is an ultra-wide, flat udon that has been beloved around the Kiryu area. Its roots are said to lie in the "Imokawa Udon" of the Mikawa region (Aichi) during the Edo period; it is believed to have traveled to the Kanto region, where its name changed and it flourished in Gunma. There is even a theory that "Obikawa" corrupted into "Himokawa." In Kiryu, which prospered through the textile industry from the Edo to Meiji periods, this dish was loved by workers as a filling meal that could sustain them through long hours of labor. Smooth, chewy, and visually delightful. It is a bowl nurtured by the town of Kiryu.
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