
Our Philosophy
Bringing Udon to Life — Crafted with Time, Skill, and Heart
Osaka Kanaizumi’s udon is made using a high-hydration dough crafted from 100% Hokkaido wheat flour, natural salt, and mineral-rich soft water.
The dough is carefully aged over an entire day and night, then freshly hand-crafted in each store to create completely house-made noodles.
Freshly made and freshly boiled, the udon shines with a soft glossy surface and offers a smooth, gentle texture the moment it touches your tongue.
With every bite, you can enjoy the rich flavor of wheat and the supple, satisfying elasticity that gradually reveals itself as you chew.
Beyond the quality of the ingredients, each bowl reflects the craftsmanship of our artisans, who carefully adjust the process according to the day’s temperature, humidity, and dough condition.
Our dashi broth is delicately yet richly flavored with kombu kelp, bonito flakes, urume sardines, mackerel, and dried sardines.
The fragrant aroma that spreads with the first sip and the deep umami that lingers afterward are the result of uncompromising ingredients and careful preparation.
Another distinctive feature of Osaka Kanaizumi’s udon is that it can be enjoyed not only through taste, but also through its aroma.
For our tempura, we use 100% soybean white-pressed oil with a naturally rich soybean aroma.
Using patented frying equipment that reduces oil absorption, our tempura is light, crispy, flavorful, and healthier while maintaining its satisfying crunch.
Passed down for over half a century…
“With a sincere desire to serve truly delicious udon—”
That passion has always remained at the heart of Osaka Kanaizumi, and even today, our artisans devote themselves wholeheartedly to every single bowl.
Our History
Loved for Over Half a Century — Refined Through Generations, Carried into Today
Kanaizumi’s story began with the legacy of “Udon no Sho Kanaizumi,” a long-established udon restaurant beloved in Takamatsu, the heart of Shikoku’s udon culture.
Built upon techniques and flavors carefully passed down through generations, we have continued to serve authentic udon to customers across the Kansai region for many years.
In the past, Kanaizumi primarily operated in department stores, where our udon became known as something “a little special.”
At the same time, our desire to make authentic udon more approachable and enjoyable for everyone grew stronger with each passing era.
Then, in 2008,
while preserving the same authentic taste and quality, we embarked on a new challenge by introducing our self-service udon style.
Customers could now freely combine their favorite udon with tempura, rice balls, and side dishes to create a meal uniquely their own.
As we continued to grow, we also embraced each region’s unique culture and customer needs by offering store-exclusive menu items and new culinary ideas.
In recent years, this has included expanding our selection of vegan-friendly dishes and accommodating a wider variety of dietary lifestyles and food cultures.
For more than half a century, we have continued to carry forward both the flavors and the spirit of Kanaizumi.
Respecting tradition while constantly refining ourselves for the times ahead —
that has always been, and will remain, the Kanaizumi way.
Moving forward, we will continue to stay close to our local communities,
serving bowls of udon that make people want to come back again and again.
Company Info.
- Company Name
- Osaka Kanaizumi Co., Ltd.
- President & CEO
- Yoshitaka Kume
- Founded
- September 1970
- Established
- January 2007
- Head Office
- Toyonaka city, Osaka
- Address
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- Osaka Office
Shibata2-2-17 Umeda Wako Building 7F,
Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0012 - Business Activities
- Operation and management of udon and Japanese dining restaurants
- Main Bank
- Resona Bank, Kyoto Bank
- Number of Employees
- 150
History
- Sep. 1970
- Opened the flagship restaurant “Teuchi Hitosuji Kasa” in Suminoe-ku, Osaka
- May. 1973
- Opened “Teuchi Hitosuji Kasa” Kohama branch in Suminoe-ku, Osaka
- Dec. 1978
- Opened “Kappo Kasa” in Suminoe-ku, Osaka
- Dec. 1982
- Opened “Katsugyo Ryori Kasa” in Suminoe-ku, Osaka
- Apr. 1983
- Opened “Sanshu Udon no Sho Kanaizumi” in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka
* Renovated into “Sanuki Udon & Shabu-Shabu KUMEYA” in March 2011. - Mar. 1989
- Opened “Teuchi Hitosuji Kasa” JR Sumiyoshi Terminal branch in Higashinada-ku, Kobe
* Renovated into “Handmade Udon & Soba / House-Made Tofu KASANE” in April 2025. - May. 1989
- Opened “Washokudokoro Kasa” at Aste Hankyu Kawanishi in Kawanishi City
- Oct. 1997
- Opened “Sobadokoro Kasa” in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka
* Renovated into “Kaori Soba & House-Made Tofu KASANE” in March 2011. - Apr. 2004
- Relocated the noodle production factory from the flagship location to Shibatani, Suminoe-ku
- Jan. 2007
- Established Osaka Kanaizumi Co., Ltd.
Store Locator
Osaka
Hyogo