Udon Taira is an udon shop in Fukuoka that serves udon topped with beef and fried burdock. The beef and fried burdock udon is the signature dish, and many customers come for the fried burdock. Orders are placed by buying a meal ticket from a vending machine with cash and handing it to staff. Seating holds about 15 to 20 people, so waits at lunch can exceed one hour.