Udon refers to Japanese traditional wheat noodles, which come in various shapes. Among those varieties, there is a flat and wide, fettuccine-like udon is called “kishimen”. Originating in Aichi Prefecture, kishimen is beloved throughout Japan, but it’s particularly popular with the Aichi locals along with their other regional specialties. Kintobi, an expert in grain milling and noodle making, produces Traditional Kishimen Udon Noodles that have just the perfect texture and flavor loved by the locals. They use premium wheat, the Kitahonami variety, grown in Hokkaido, and mill it optimally for kishimen. Then they blend the flour with salt and water to make the authentic Aichi-style kishimen—soft and smooth with a satisfying chewiness. It’s commonly enjoyed as soup noodles, but you can also dress them with different kinds of sauces to savor the noodles just like pasta dishes. 8.81 oz