A prime example of how the Japanese elevate a classic—every element works, from the crisp, batter-fried bacon to the next-level chew of the noodles. You can swap the raw egg for a soft-boiled one for an extra $1 (which I did). Worth trying at least once.

These are seriously kickass!

Delicious, chewy, hand-kneaded udon noodles in a comforting broth that's light yet uncompromising in flavor. So I never much cared for kitsune but this place changed my mind.

BRIEF: “udon, truffle, onsen egg yolk, button mushroom, shio kombum seaweed” SOOT’S TAKE: Scrapping any immediate plan to eat a little healthier in the near future for more carbs, more fat…

For 3 people.

I opted for Kake Udon with Kakiage and Butternut Pumpkin. I used to enjoy udon from this vendor (my last bowl was probably had sometime in or before 2016) but their broth now tastes disappointingly blander than I remember it to be. 😞

Like eating a soft boiled egg drenched in shoyu but with udon thrown in.

Chicken with thick charcoal wheat flour noodles and soup broth

After a day and night of pigging out, I needed something light.