---Review from February 2022---2022 marks a season of price hikes. Flour, gasoline, dairy products... even the popular snack Umaibo is seeing price increases. Given the humanitarian crisis and energy embargo risks in Europe, Japan's price hikes may hurt household budgets, but at least they don't cost lives, so we should accept them with grace. I just hope peace comes soon. Dealing with the coronavirus is already frustrating enough...However, in such a dark social climate, it's important to shine a light on the good. Let me introduce you to the miracle of Sanuki Udon at Suzaki Shokuryohin Ten.My first visit was in 2009, and this is now my 10th visit in 2022. This old-fashioned store starts forming a line by 9 AM, with over 20 people waiting, all holding numbered tickets. If you look at the parking lot, you’ll notice that more than half of the cars on weekends are from outside Kagawa Prefecture.While the customers are bustling, the store itself is quite simple. You can choose between hot or cold udon, in either large or small sizes, and the only topping available is a raw egg.As usual, I ordered a small cold udon. After receiving my udon, I added a little bit of the dipping sauce and a generous amount of green onions and ginger to complete the dish. Can you believe this is only JPY 230? Such a price is unheard of these days. Even within Kagawa Prefecture, many udon shops have raised their prices due to the increase in flour costs. However, since 2019, this place has impressively kept its prices unchanged.I would love to eat two large servings, but since I’m on a pilgrimage to 11 udon shops, I have to settle for one small serving. It’s important to compare each shop under the same conditions. Although adding a raw egg is an option, I prefer to savor the udon on its own. The noodles here are simply outstanding.The thick noodles, chilled and neatly arranged like white silk, are a beautiful sight. I pick one up and chew it slowly. It takes some effort to command my jaw to chew. The texture is incredibly firm, truly the pinnacle of udon.Yet, the more I chew, the more the flavors unfold. So sweet. So delicious. My mouth is filled with the aroma of wheat, making me feel happy. Each visit leaves me in awe. I know it’s amazing, but I can’t help myself. Simple is best. Suzaki is indeed the ultimate destination for udon pilgrims. Let’s enjoy this miracle.Although the shop opens at 9 AM, it often sells out by 11 AM on weekends, which shows its popularity. With about two hours of operation, it’s a challenging endeavor.After finishing my udon, I return my bowl and proceed to pay. The after-the-fact payment system, based on trust, matches the nostalgic charm of this old building.As a devoted fan of Suzaki, I hope they continue to offer their firm noodles for a long time, and I appreciate their price stability, but that’s only possible if the shop remains in business. Looking back, my first visit in 2009 had the small cold udon priced at JPY 150. From 2009 to 2022 (+13 years), it’s gone from JPY 150 to JPY 230 (+JPY 80)—that’s quite an effort. It brings back memories...I hope they continue to be the miracle of Sanuki Udon, and I would like them to appropriately reflect the increase in material costs in their prices. Please don’t overdo it. I’ll be back again. It was a great meal.Ranking of the 11 shops in 2022: Suzaki Shokuryohin Ten > Ippuku > Utsumi Udon > Yamakoshi Udon > Okasen > Yanagiya Nishi Ohama > Yoshiya > Kamito > Moriya > Issho > Seto Hare---Udon (JPY 230)