I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Udon well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The subtly sweet and salty base was authentic and the use of fresh wasabi showed real knowledge. seasonal ingredients guide the menu in traditional settings. The atmosphere was genui…
Read full review →I spent three months trying every version of Udon I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled fresh wasabi with genuine knowledge and the delicate and precise result was noticeably superior. seasonal ingredients guide the menu in traditional settings. T…
Read full review →I underestimated Udon. The delicate and precise description didn't prepare me for the reality. dashi stock brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. Japanese cuisine philosophy of shokunin craftsmanship sh…
Read full review →What sets Udon apart is the handling of mirin. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly sweet and salty result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. seasonal ingredients guide the menu in traditional settings. T…
Read full review →I spent an afternoon making Udon from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting mirin right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The subtly sweet and salty result was rewarding once I got it right. seasonal ingredients guide the menu in traditional settings. I ser…
Read full review →I was looking forward to Udon here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The deeply savoury character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with sake or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. seasonal ingredients guide the menu in traditiona…
Read full review →Having eaten Udon at several restaurants over the past year, I can say this version is the best. The subtly sweet and salty quality is more pronounced here than anywhere else I've tried. dashi stock is handled with real knowledge — you can taste the difference. This is proper a ramen shop at luncht…
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