About Sanuki Menki

We solve a variety of noodle-related challenges with technology, knowledge, and experience backed by history.

Sanuki Menki was founded in 1910. We have been manufacturing noodle-making machines for over 57 years. The roots of our business are in Sanuki udon, which in turn can be called the roots of Japanese noodles. Leveraging the noodle-making machine manufacturing technology, knowledge, and experience we have developed over the years, we support the production of various types of noodles, including udon, ramen, soba, and pasta. In addition, we have a wide selection of small and large machines and can suggest the right one for the size of your restaurant. We can provide lectures on-site at your business location and support you in creating a restaurant and noodles that are just right for your country or region.

Sanki Menki’s strengths, backed by our history since 1910

products

Choose from a diverse lineup of noodle-making machines

Our lineup of small to large machines can meet any owner’s needs, whether you are starting a new business or thinking of opening multiple restaurants or expanding into mass production. We offer a variety of handmade and roller-type noodle-making machines compatible with different types of noodles and production methods. All of our noodle-making machines deliver Sanuki Menki Quality, reflecting the experience, knowledge, and expertise that we have accumulated since our founding.

Noodle Schoole

Learn from our accumulated expertise and recipes

In addition to selling noodle-making machines, Sanuki Menki also runs the Noodle School, where restaurant owners can learn the art of noodle-making, recipes, and noodle-making machine operation. Our school is the oldest noodle school in Japan with a history of 46 years, and has produced more than 50,000 graduates. Kagawa Prefecture, Japan’s “noodle mecca,” has also entrusted us with operating the Sanuki Udon School, a trusted institution with a proven track record. We also offer support for opening a restaurant and advice on restaurant management—feel free to contact us.

our network

Take advantage of our worldwide distribution network

Sanuki Menki’s noodle-making machines are used all over the world, not only in Japan. We manufacture our machines in Japan and deliver them to our customers through distributors around the world. The key is training our customers how to use the machine and maintain it after delivery. Guidance can be provided by local distribution staff or by experienced instructors dispatched from the Sanuki Menki headquarters. In addition, local staff who have received training from us will quickly perform any machine maintenance. It has been 00 years since we began selling our machines internationally, and we will continue to do so in order to bring happiness to the world through noodles.

Sanuki Menki’s history

111 years in the business. 56 years in noodle-making machine manufacturing. Our experience places us among the top noodle-making machine manufacturers.

Sanuki Menki was founded in 1910 in Kagawa Prefecture, known to some as the birthplace of Japanese noodles. Today, we are an experienced leader in the noodle-making machine industry, with a distribution and servicing network that spans 23 locations in Japan and 15 locations around the world.

1910

Founded on May 1; began selling rice straw processing machines to western Japan
1965

Developed a machine to press udon (which was traditionally kneaded using the feet) by request from the Kagawa Prefecture health authorities
1968

Completed the SANUKI series for restaurants specializing in handmade noodles

1971

Established Sanuki Menki Co., Ltd. on May 12
1974

Completed the KONPIRA series of mass-production machines
1975

Opened a sales office in Osaka
Awarded the “Invention Encouragement Prize”
Developed the Rolling Press
1976

Established the Sanuki Udon Technical Center
Began offering technical training on Sanuki udon
1978

Awarded the “Invention Encouragement Prize”
1983

Completed the head office building and exhibition hall
1985

Received the “Distinguished Service Award for Technology in the Food Industry”
1988

Completed the “fully automatic knife-cut handmade noodle machine” with a built-in computer
Completed the “fully automatic double-aging system,” Japan’s first knife-cut handmade noodle machine capable of producing 5,000 servings per hour
Completed the “Sanuki Udon Information Plaza” technical training center
Received the Good Design Award in the display category
1989

Accredited as a “technical improvement business” by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
1990

Awarded the “Invention Encouragement Prize”
1991

Established a distribution center in Korea
1991

Received the Science and Technology Agency Award
1996

Awarded the “Special Prize” from the Japan Noodle Manufacturing Equipment Industry Association
2000

Completed the “viscosity system”
2003

Awarded the “Invention Encouragement Prize” for the “viscosity system”
2005

Launched the Kogane Udon Research Group; registered its trademark; established a sales office in Fukuoka
2008

Obtained seven new patents
2009

Developed the “Sanuki Shokunin Udon Robot,” a compact, fully automatic noodle-making machine
Obtained trademarks and utility model rights
2010

Celebrated our 100th year in business; established a sales office in Tokyo
2011

Established a joint venture company in Shanghai
2013

Established a joint venture company in Singapore
2014

Established distribution centers in LA, Chicago, Sydney, and Taiwan
2015

Established distribution centers in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Russia
Obtained a patent for our new viscosity system
2017

Received two patents related to the “multi-kneader”
Renamed the Kogane Udon Research Group the SANUKI Kogane Research Group; launched the “Noodle Mecca” project
Held our first Noodle workshop in LA
Named a “Company Driving Regional Growth” by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2018

Opened the Sanuki Udon School and Ramen School in Korea
2019

Held our first Noodle workshops in Toronto, Sydney, and Shanghai

Sanuki Menki’s solutions

Thinking of opening a new business or changing your business model?

North America
Europe
Other

Sanuki Menki can provide you with extensive support for opening a new restaurant, including how to use the noodle-making machine, advice on recipes suitable for your area, and trial production of the menu you want to offer.

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Thinking of opening multiple stores or manufacturing and selling products?

Other

Sanuki Menki offers the most suitable noodle-making machines, production methods, and recipes to owners who are thinking of setting up a central kitchen or mass-producing noodles.

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Want to participate in our Noodle School?

North America
Europe
Other

Sanuki Menki runs a “Noodle School” that can help anyone, even beginners, to learn the basics of noodle making. Over 50,000 people have graduated from our school since its inception in 1976. Understand what makes a good bowl of udon or ramen, and learn everything you need to know to make them, from the noodles themselves to the soup, toppings, and condiments.

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