Going for the Best: Mori’s Udon

There are generally three types of udon commonly eaten in Japan, each with distinct characteristics.

While everyone has their preferences, many Japanese people tend to favor the udon with chewy texture (mochi-mochi).  At the same time, in today’s busy world, people appreciate meals that can be made quickly.

Mori’s udon offers the best of both worlds – frozen udon with the same chewy texture as fresh udon with the convenience of quick preparation. The reason for this is, while most frozen udon is made specifically for freezing purpose, Mori freezes their udon at the same quality level as what you would find in a specialty udon restaurant where it is prepared from fresh.

Moreover, the ingredients they use, including water and flour, are carefully selected. The water comes from the famous clear stream of the Shimanto River, and they use 100% domestically grown wheat. Their dedication to quality extends to the manufacturing process, and they even adjust the thickness, firmness, and quantity to meet the specific needs of their customers (restaurants).  If necessary, they will change the type of wheat they use based on customer preferences.

Their udon is also available for individual customers online, and you can find Mori’s noodles in various restaurants outside of Kochi Prefecture as well. Be sure to check out their website!

As an aside, the president, Mr. Mori, was once concerned about the popular belief that “carbs like udon make you gain weight,” which is causing people to steer away from noodles.  He decided that if he was going to manufacture and sell udon, he couldn’t afford to be out of shape himself! He started exercising since then, and now even participated in Ironman Distance Races, considered one of the toughest endurance races in the world, even more grueling than Olympic triathlons.

The dedication Mori has toward both their production and sales is evident in their udon. 

Writing this blog has made me so hungry for their udon that I’ve already placed an order myself!