Nishitetsu Group will open the first overseas branch of “Hakata Yari Udon” in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district on October 25. Operated by a local franchise partner, it marks the chain’s international debut. Known for its signature 32-centimeter burdock tempura “spear,” the brand currently runs three restaurants in Fukuoka Prefecture. The company plans further expansion across Asia, including China, Macau, and Thailand. Source: Nishitetsu

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