A self-service Sanuki udon counter inside the Ariake Garden mall's 5th-floor food court, run by Chikusei, a Takamatsu institution founded in 1968 and famed as the originator of hot soft-boiled egg tempura. Expect a casual, fast-paced food-court setup: order noodles at the counter, then help yourself to broth, toppings, and freshly-fried tempura (chikuwa and the signature soft-boiled egg tempura are fried to order). The menu centers on handmade Sanuki udon served hot or cold, kake, bukkake, and kitsune styles, dressed in authentic dashi. A no-frills, quick-bite spot suited to solo diners, families, and event-goers passing through the mall.
