Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieUdon specialist offering noodle soups and other Japanese bites with a streamlined interior.
What to order: Niku Udon · Chicken Tatsuta-age · SabazushiFrom Google Maps reviews.
I had the Sansai Udon (wild mountain plants), and it was excellent. The broth was incredibly flavorful and subtle, just like what you’d find at a high-end udon house in Japan. The noodles had the perfect texture as well. It’s a very authentic spot, and I really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking for the real deal in NYC.
I had been to the one in Soho before, but the east Village location is the original. My wife had seen some vids about this place and how the udon is even better than what you can get in Japan! Reservations open up 2 weeks in advance and can be had if you can plan ahead but they emphasize walkin availability (leading to long lines). That night we had a 40ish minute wait. Inside and out, stark decor typical for Japanese restaurants. The appetizer rundown: large tatsuta-age was 10 big chunks of ver
Udon is incredibly delicious! It’s very chewy and freshly made :) the one with shrimp has ultimate umami flavor. We also got the steamed egg, it’s probably not worth the price…
From the Sep 25, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.