A 'Dashi Declaration'—are you serious?! An Osaka guy digs into the intense passion of Sukesan Udon!

The North Kyushu giant 'Sukesan Udon' has released an official statement about their 'dashi' (soup stock)! A statement about udon dashi? I thought it sounded pretty stiff, but the content was full of piping hot passion. I'm going to tell you all about the secret behind that golden soup that even an Osaka guy like me has to tip his hat to!

It's gotten cold lately, hasn't it? My knees are even making 'cracking' sounds, just like dried udon noodles, ha ha!

Anyway, did you hear? That 'Sukesan Udon' from North Kyushu apparently issued an 'official statement' about their dashi! A statement about udon dashi—it sounds like a presidential announcement. I couldn't sleep at night because I was so curious (though I did take a long nap during the day!).

A 'statement' about dashi—they're really fired up, aren't they!

Man, I was surprised. The legendary 'Sukesan Udon' went out of their way to officially announce their 'dedication to dashi'.

Usually, you'd think an udon shop would keep their dashi a 'top-secret recipe' and guard it in the back, but they've gone and declared, 'This is how we make it!' to the world. It almost made me fall over in shock, thinking, 'Are you for real?!'

Apparently, they simmer carefully selected ingredients like mackerel flakes and kelp in an exquisite balance. And they pay the utmost attention to ensure the taste doesn't change even as they open more shops nationwide. My miso soup at home tastes different every day! Yesterday it was so thin it was like hot water, and the day before it was so salty I thought I was drinking the ocean!

Even Osaka people are surprised! The truth behind the 'Golden Dashi'

Osaka is basically the headquarters of 'dashi culture,' right? We're so picky about dashi that I sometimes wonder if we were bathed in it when we were born.

Even for us Osaka folks, we can't help but admit defeat to Sukesan's 'slightly sweet' and 'rich' dashi. It's a Kyushu udon, so why does it suit our palates so well? It's a total mystery.

According to the official statement, the craftsmen risk their lives every single day to draw that dashi to protect the flavor. I risk my life trying to win the 'grand prize' at the shopping district raffle, but that's a whole different story!

Lately, more shops have been opening in Osaka, and I went and waited in line to eat there the other day. The moment I took a sip, I was shadowboxing in my heart, thinking, 'This is it! This punchy flavor!'

Summary: In the end, you can't beat something delicious!

My goodness, I really take my hat off to Sukesan Udon's 'passion for dashi'.
They use a difficult word like 'official statement,' but it's basically a hot love letter saying, 'We want to keep delivering the same delicious taste to everyone forever!'

I can't be outdone either. Should I try changing my bath at home to dashi starting today? ...That would just end with my wife yelling at me! Ha ha!

Everyone, make sure you drink every last drop of that golden dashi. It's guaranteed to warm your body and soul! See ya.