My friend an I showed up around 2pm (after my hair appointment. Note: do not go here if you are unable to hold your hair back - it makes eating very difficult!) Although there was a queue outside, it moved really quickly and we were inside in less than 5 minutes. The decor is minimal and wooden. Fits in with my thoughts of Japan.
There are so many different types of udon: Hot udon in hot broth. Cold udon with sauce - to dip or to pour. Cold udon with hot broth. There is also donburi - food served over rice with a side of miso soup. And a large selection of side dishes such as roast duck, fish and chips, pork belly and a selection of salads and pickles.
My friend and I went for vegetable tempura and hot udon with hot broth - smoked haddock udon and mushroom and walnut miso udon. The smoked haddock udon was really good - full of flavour with a generous helping of fish. The mushroom and walnut miso was also good, albeit a bit bland after a while. Both felt very healthy and satisfying. I have to say I was disappointed by the tempura - the batter, although it looked good, was a bit too greasy for my liking. I guess though, if you are going to a specialist udon restaurant, then stick to udon!
