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Koya Bar
Udon Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant££££
Soho
"The most delicious udon noodles outside of Japan."(13 Tips)
"Really good.. the buta cold udon with hot soup is best."(10 Tips)
"Love the age tofu, onsen tamago and hiya-atsu udon!"(4 Tips)
"Best japanese breakfast ever outside the land of rising sun!"(7 Tips)
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Besides the fact that the udon is just perfect, their broths are absutely amazing too. Try the duck broth or the walnut-miso if you want a vegetarian option. Cold udon with hot broth is the best!
Ezgi KOctober 4, 2016If you have never tried udon noodle before, here is the place to try. Soup and prawn were very tasty (Hot udon: prawn tempura). Decoration and taste just make you feel like you are in Japan.
Kim PhamMarch 2, 2017Some of the best udon I've had. Make sure to order: onsen tamago + pork belly small plates, and any hot broth/cold udon 😍
S PJune 16, 2019Possibly the best Japanese breakfast in London and some of the tastiest original ramens and tonkatsus. Well worth a try!
Park Yong ShikNovember 13, 2016Awesome! An udon only bar! My favorite! I loved the fried and grilled tofu, the special (chanterelle and dropped egg udon),The breaded beef onglet and cabbage and the cold udon with hot broth, beef
MisoFebruary 24, 2018I like the kitsune hot Udon with hot broth, though cold Udon with hot broth is chewier. Such good tempura. Artichoke sunomono special was awesome, definitely check out the specials!
Alex WardSeptember 4, 2016Holy shit the udon is unbelievable. The tempura is also worth getting. Pork and miso hot udon and beef cold udon is delicious
Huge improvement since my last tip/complaint about the gyu-katsu. They nailed it this time - tender & juicy + portion size has doubled
Highly recommended for breakfast. The most legit udon place in London. Highly recommend the Butajiru and the Curry Udon. The tempura is always shifting based on what's in season. Onsen Tamago always.
Ana Isabel Serrano GarcíaJune 11, 2016Authentic Japanese food, nice place and enviromment. Reasonable prices. I had I really taste and delicious lunch!
Minhee ParkApril 28, 2016Udon was great! Had a hot udon/hot soup -the chicken veggie one and a cold udon/hot soup - miso pork. Both were good, the chicken one was more mild and the pork one was more salty. Both delicious!
David A. SymonsNovember 3, 2018Omg! 🤤 best udon in London 🍜 broth is second to none. Can’t wait to go back! Be prepared to queue, its popular and a small venue.
Kwok TangDecember 27, 2015Been coming here since they opened. Love this place - traditionally made udon with a 'bouncy' texture (noodles are just as important as the soup base IMO). Great example of simplicity & clean flavours
Elynn LeeJanuary 4, 2018Really tasty udon! The tempura is also nice. Friendly staff, too. The wait can get long (even in the middle of the afternoon!), so this place is best for parties of 1-2.
Niku udon (thinly sliced beef) and Saba udon (mackerel) are both great, so is Buta Miso (pork)! Beware of the duck udon though, too overcooked.
Shirley LiuFebruary 11, 2016Great place to grab authentic udon as a party of 1-2. The beef udon was great but had a lot of ginger -- I regretted not getting the cold noodle with hot soup and tempura! Pork belly was good but meh
Angela LiuSeptember 29, 2017The restaurant that i keep going back - everything is great and my personal favourite is the cold udon with sweet tofu with a side of sesame sauce (bomb!)- Jill CSeptember 14, 2015Ordered the cold udon noodles with hot broth and duck. Broth was good and noodles too, hot noodles and broth is more for me. Great place to enjoy a meal for one because it literally is a noodle bar.
Magdalena MrázkováJuly 8, 2016Authentic atmosphere of Japanese うどん屋, super nice Japanese staff and delicious udon. In summer, cold udon is the best!
David RosenbergMay 6, 2014Koya Bar is now the only place you can get Koya's amazing curry udon, so it would be rude to order anything else. Wash it down with tea and or/hot sake.
Bjorn Van HoeymissenSeptember 30, 2017The English breakfast variation is an inspired udon noodle dish. Just sitting here waiting is a feast. Watching the chefs prepare your dish, the scent teasing your nostrils…
Pork belly in cider is a must! Also don’t be deceived by the fact that it’s in the small plate menu.
Betony KellyJanuary 4, 2015Don't worry if noodles for breakfast seems odd to you. Get a ginger tea and discover the delights of starting your day with udon, broth and delicious toppings.
Stanley YauFebruary 20, 2016Don't be put off by the small queues - meals are very quick and the turnover of customers is constant. Definitely worth the wait, though - the food is absolutely fantastic!- Katerina KerrSeptember 21, 2015The most delicious udon noodles outside of Japan. The waiters are very knowledgable about the dishes so it is always worth asking about the chef etc
CatNovember 24, 2013A typical Japanese breakfast consist of rice, pickled vegetables, miso soup and grilled fish. Simply authentic and coming come close to this in London. Great work Koya!- Glenn TereFebruary 16, 2016Really good.. the buta cold udon with hot soup is best. Skip the side of onsen tamago and remember not to eat the whole udon as you get totally bloated
Romain VezirianDecember 4, 2018Tempura udon + kirin = well worth the wait. Great intimate setting that reminded me of Japan.
This is Koya's excellent off shoot. It serves the same udon noodles but it doesn't have the specials board. As ever the noodles and broth are excellent. It's easier to get into too
CLSeptember 24, 2017Definitely order Udon, daily specials are worth give a go, special menu sashimi is good as expected... p.s. worth for a potential long queuing on Friday night- Elynn LeeJanuary 4, 2018Kaiso udon (mixed seaweed) was really yummy! Loved the different flavors and textures.
Our fav japanese in london. Adorable and tipic place, staff kind and friendly, best cold noudles with sesame dip ever
Alper ÇuğunOctober 23, 2013The bar has specials and is actually the better option because you don't want to eat your udon at a table anyway and the wait is shorter as well.
Sharon LamDecember 1, 2018Chewy homemade udons with wholesome soups. Accompanied with seasonal starters/side dishes. What more do you want? Fave: curry udon- CatNovember 23, 2013Amazing japanese breakfast with porridge/ congee just done right with pickled beetroot, seaweed and mushrooms. Healthy wholesome vegetarian breakfast.
- JohannesSeptember 3, 2016One of my favourites in London. Had the homemade Hot Ginger and Kinoko, both were fantastic. Absolutely recommended 😋
ChinoiseriesFebruary 25, 2016Very vegan-friendly place: the atsu-age (fried and grilled tofu) and kaiso (seaweed) udon noodle soup are delicious.- Love the mushroom and walnut noodles. Add a boiled egg for extra yummy. Their ginger tea is sweet, but nice in cold days.
Shelley CFebruary 15, 2015Udon is super fresh and the rest of the dishes looked amazing too. KoyaBar is easier to get into and more laid back environment.
Honest authentic Japanese food. You come for the udon and you stay for the specials. These guys take their craft very seriously
Nick ZeroApril 24, 2018they have daily breakfast menu until 12pm. best options are scribbled on the blackboard.
Breakfast is amazing. Kitsune is my go to. With the yakizakana.
Simon BruceJanuary 22, 2015We came here as Koya had just closed up. The food was great. The chicken hot pot was very tasty and wholesome.
Aggi CantrillJanuary 21, 2015Onigri for breakfast- wonderfully filling and healthy. NB Just the bar is open for breakfast- Koya, next door - is open in evenings
Sean DaveyAugust 30, 2015Udon noodles, handmade in front of you. Very trendy - don't forget to slurp!
Michael HadwinJanuary 24, 2015Well executed fresh noodles great taste. Have the steamed oysters - sublime. Get there early to avoid queues.
DRAZDecember 19, 2015Great tasting food, I went with the beef udon (warm warm) and the tempura it was deliscious!
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"London udon institution hits Broadway market. Beef shin udon was meaty, yet still light and clean."
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