Went for the viral chicken curry Udon, and it did not disappoint. The combination of western creamy sauces with chewy Udon is genius. I fully expect this concept to appear at more noodles places across the GTA in the coming year. I've seen some reviews on here complaining about the portion sizes. I would tend to disagree. I can usually eat a lot, 2 foot longs at subway type. The sauce is so creamy and rich that a single portion was perfect to leave me stuffed but not heavy. I personally preferred the spicy seafood cream udon. More complex flavors and a good amount of seafood for a dollar more than the chicken curry. Both were really good though, and we will definitely be back. We also ordered a seared Buta as a side dish which was delicious; sweet and tangy with a beautiful charred flavor. Do be aware there's a 20-40 min line during peak hours! I wouldn't wait again, but I'm happy I waited this time. read more

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Don't really understand the hype for this spot, it was ok at most. Came in late Saturday afternoon and it was packed. Got some seats at the bar and placed our orders. The ambiance was nice, typical for a modern japanese/korean restaurant. It took ages for the food to come out, and when it did it was just okay. The fried shrimp dumplings were plain and felt frozen. The curry udon was also meh, didn't have the most flavourful sauce and the chicken that came with it was juicy but tiny. In sum, I would likely not come back again, there are many other places in the city serving similar food that is better in terms of flavour and value. read more

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The katsu curry chicken udon is delicious! Noodles cooked to perfection and is halal as well. The staff are incredibly friendly and I would 100% go back to try other menu options. The hours are a little odd sometimes (opened at 4pm on a Wednesday?). So just be mindful of that when you're visiting. read more

Mikaku Udon Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Get the chicken curry udon!! The flavour was great and the chicken was super tender even though it was a katsu style (which I normally find dry). I also tried the buta and oden udon. Those were ok. I wouldn't bother getting them again. Service was great. The waiters are very friendly and nice. read more

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Love udon, huge portions, can be a bit more on the salty side, can use some tartness to cut through the saltiness. Friendly staffs. read more

Mikaku Udon Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came on a weeknight around 6:30 pm and it was quiet at first but almost full by 7:30. The staff were super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. We shared the karaage, which came with a vinegary dipping sauce instead of tartar. Crispy, juicy, and tasty. I had the Maze Udon, which was fun with the "double carb" option: noodles first, then rice added after. The sauce was creamy, somewhere between soup and carbonara, and adding vinegar really brought out the flavor. The Buta Udon with pork belly leaned a little sweet, but the broth wasn't oily and the noodles had the perfect bite. We finished the meal with a matcha cheesecake which was rich in matcha flavour and a NY cheesecake texture. The bathroom downstairs was clean and there's also an outdoor patio that looks great for summer. The neighborhood feels a bit rough but I had no issues getting there and back. This is a cozy spot with great udon and friendly service and I would definitely return more dishes in the future! read more

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Mikaku Udon is an amazing hidden gem this side of town! They have a unique layout to their space with a semi private patio area along with the regular bar and standard seating. Service was great, they were able to answer all our questions on ingredients for their items and they were attentive with us. A quick 15-20 mins for the food to arrive. We got their: - Chicken Curry Udon (very smooth and thick curry sauce) - Maze Udon (with a side of rice) - The meal comes with lightly pickled sides as well that was nice and refreshing The meal was great and filling and the flavors were a good punch. The Curry Noodles were very satisfying as the sauce is super thick and creamy and the udon chewy. The Maze had lots of toppings and it was great to mix in the rice. Would be back again to try out their rose udon, apps, and sides on their patio. Definitely a solid noodle and snacks place. read more

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Mikaku Udon Bar located along Carlton near Parliament is a Korean-owned udon bar specializing in...what else...udon! The restaurant's first restaurant is actually located in Richmond Hill so this location is their first downtown space. The restaurant has ample table and bar seating. The menu consists of a variety of soup less and soup udon. There are also starters and wide menu items as well for sharing (or not) as well as a nice sake list as well. I stopped by Mikaku for lunch on Thursday around 1pm. The place was pretty empty except for a few other customers. I opted to order an oden udon (assorted oden, including rice cake and sausage skewers, served in a refreshing comforting anchovy dashi broth). My order was made at a reasonable time and the udon came with some pickled radishes and pickles. The udon was comforting on a cold rainy day and there were a lot of oden items in the portion. The udon noodles were chewy and had a good texture. The broth wasn't too salty and was hot when it arrived at the table. Service was friendly and staff were attentive. I was able to have my lunch in about an hour. Overall, the udon is a bit on the pricier side (average price is around $20 for an udon) but it was a comforting and warm meal. A good option in the Carlton/Parliament area! read more

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Wow loved this udon spot and the variety they have on their menu! We tried a dry Maze udon as well and a hot broth udon that reminds me of the Samgye-tang chicken soup). Maze udon was really good with a punch of flavours and they gave you a bowl of rice at the end so you can mix the sauce and have it in another way. I had the chicken soup version (samgye-tang-inspired) and it was so nourishing, delicious and recommended by our server as being one of her favs along with the curry udon. I love the thoughtful touch of adding a crispy rice on top to add texture to the dish. I was very tempted to try their cold udon but I'm worried I might be disappointed as I've had in other Toronto places so I can't comment on that. But so far, I can confidently say I love their hot udon options, both dry and with soup. They have a lot interesting options so I'll definitely love to come back to try more. Oh ya and I also tried their fried squid (geso) and it was good too! I love that they included some greens to balance the fried foo, which is totally up my alley. It also seems like all their servers are gorgeous and very friendly and warm. read more

Mikaku Udon Bar - Geso karaage (fried squid) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I have been looking jealously at the pictures of their Richmond Hill location (which is out of my geographic range), and so was absolutely delighted to find out that they opened a spot downtown! Of course, I called for a reservation as soon as possible and started exploring their menu. The restaurant was busy but not at peak crowdedness on a weekday evening. Space was a little tight but acceptable given the location. I ordered the vegetable dumpling udon, a unique item which I hadn't seen before. A sip of the broth was enough to sell me - the refreshing and rich flavour was sensational. The dumpling filling was well seasoned and packed in a nicely thin, smoothly textured wrapper. The udon noodles were PERFECT, soft and chewy and just delicious. 110% recommended, even for the non-vegetarians! My friend had the buta udon, and I can only say that it was the fastest I've seen her finish her food...ever. Service was excellent from start to finish as the waitress, in the typical Japanese fashion, made us feel very welcomed and was extremely pleasant to interact with. I think I'm a little in love with this place and hope they maintain the quality, because I intend to keep going back! P.S. I was so taken with what I ate that I went home and promptly ordered it for delivery the next day. Happy to report that it was just as good - and the packaging was tight and secure, which is much appreciated! read more

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Tbh probably the best Curry Udon I've ever had! The curry was well-made with the perfect sauciness, the Katsu was the cherry on top. If you're not a curry fan, don't worry. Their other best seller, the Bacon Rose Udon is also a hit! Huge portions, amazing service and the restaurant is brightly lit with an Izakaya kinda vibe. This is a place you must visit! read more

Mikaku Udon Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Really liked this place, and this is from someone who is usually indifferent to udon. Think I like how they offer soup-based and soup-less udon, and how even their non-udon dishes are really tasty. We got: - Seared Buta: The pork belly was perfectly seared, filling without being fatty. Also loved the sweetness to it. - Spicy Seafood Cream Udon: A bit heavy on the cream and light on the seafood. Liked the kick of the sauce, and how chewy-tender the udon noodles were. - Beef Brisket Udon: Salty and smoky. Would have liked more beef since it was really tender and tasty. And udon noodles were just as good. - Matcha Cheesecake: Perfect. Not overly sweet or heavy, yet satisfying to my sweet tooth. Place has a very welcoming vibe. Service was friendly, kitchen was quick. Prices were reasonable. They also have a great backyard for outdoor seating during warmer weather. Can definitely see myself coming back here to satisfy my udon craving. read more

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I went to Mikaku udon bar to celebrate my birthday and the staff as well as the food made it a memorable one! The space was clean and spacious, and food was delectable. We got the beef tare tare and takoyaki as our appetizers and they were plated beautifully and of course delicious! My party also ordered the creamy curry udon (I have been craving this since I last ate it), the sausage feast (soup udon), and maze udon (rice is added to residule sauce once udon is eaten). The noodle is all 3 dishes were satisfyingly chewy and the flavours were out of this world- especially the curry udon! The staff provided a cake and sparklers to help make the day special, which was so nice of them! I can't wait to be back! read more

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I stumbled across Mikaku's downtown location one night. This area could definitely use more culinary variety, so I was excited to check it out. We went for a late lunch around 2 PM last weekend, and the place was about half full. We were seated quickly, which was nice since the interior is pretty small with limited seating--only a handful of tables. We shared an onigiri, torched buta nigiri, and the beef brisket udon. Everything was good overall. The onigiri was small but tasty, and the eel on the nigiri was surprisingly generous. The udon was decent too, though I found it a bit on the sweet side. One thing I did notice is that the dishes all had a similar flavor, probably because they used the same sauce or kewpie mayo on everything. The service was warm, friendly, and attentive. I definitely plan to return to try some of the other udons they offer. It's a cute little spot that's worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood! read more

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This is a Japanese restaurant specializing in Udon. This is the restaurant chain's third location. The first location was an Izakaya. The second location is mostly a Udon restaurant. This third location combines the two concepts. There is plenty of indoor seating. There is a bar area and a partially open kitchen. There is a big pizza oven in there because the previous restaurant was an Italian restaurant. The customer service was good, as expected at any Japanese restaurant. This location soft-opened on 2024-09-10. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2024-181 read more

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Fantastic Udon spot. Based on the other reviews, my friend and I got really lucky with our walk in and immediate seating. Most of the tables were full when we walked in but they had quick turnaround time! The restaurant itself is bright and neat, though the out of commission pizza oven that sits behind the bar looks a bit silly and out of place. The service here is prompt. They are quick and great at their jobs. I ordered the Buta Udon and my friend ordered the Bacon Rose Udon. I really liked the ultra meaty umami broth. The udon was very bouncy, but you do have to eat it fast because it can get soggy quickly. I asked for chili peppers on the side and they gave me a tiny plate of thinly sliced Thai chilies. This dish rocked. It hit the spot so hard that cold rainy day. My friends Bacon Rose Udon was fantastic too, great bacon flavour, the rose sauce was rich but not too heavy. Honestly both dishes were the perfect amount of food. We left satisfied, not too full, and not hungry. Great experience overall! read more

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I have read about this place in BlogTO and bookmarked it for a future visit. On a Saturday afternoon, two of my neighbors and I came here for lunch. All of us were excited to eat great food and connect. As soon as we entered, we were greeted warmly by a friendly young lady. She welcomed us and took us to a seat in the middle section of the restaurant. Then she brought the menu and gave us her recommendations at our request (as there were so many delicious items, it was difficult to choose!). After, she let us be, so that we can decide what we wanted to order. My first neighbor ordered Torched Unagi Nigiri, Garden Salad and beer, and my second neighbor ordered Chicken Curry Udon and beer. I ordered Spicy Seafood Cream Udon. A few minutes later, our orders came out and we were excited to eat- my neighbors commented that the appetizers and the mains were delicious. My dish was also delicious- the noodles had just the right amount of chewiness, there was sufficient amount of seafood and the broth was spicy and creamy like its name. During our meal, our waitress came by a few times to check-in on us and made sure that we had enough napkins and water. For dessert, we ordered a Matcha Cheesecake to share. We were told by the waitress that it was made in-house. It was softer than an average cheesecake, almost like a pudding. As it was soft, it melted in our mouths and it was lighly sweet, which was a great way to end our meal. Delicious dishes, attentive service, and warm vibe- highly recommended! If you are looking for a unique Japanese place or want to try unique Udon dishes, bookmark this place for your future visit! read more

Was surprised to see this location of Mikaku Udon Bar since the last time we were in cabbagetown there wasn't one. The service was absolutely wonderful, and who we think was the owner was an absolute delight. We ordered the maze udon and the seafood udon, both soup less. I absolutely loved the maze udon, it had a lot toppings and the rice included made it a very filling meal. My wife also loved the seafood udon. We also had some karaage to start with and it was some of the most interesting karaage we've had. Instead of your typical spicy mayo they serve it with a fairly unique soy sauce based sauce. The restaurant itself while small is definitely cozy. The music is my kind of music, mainly Japanese. Overall this has become a staple for us the next time we visit cabbage town. We'll definitely have to try some of the soup udons. read more

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Located at Carlton/Parliment in Downtown Toronto, I visited Mikaku Udon's newest location for dinner. The space was clean and bright with quite a few tables without feeling too cramped. The washroom is located downstairs and it looked like there was more seating on that level or perhaps it was a private room available for booking. I didn't take a look inside, but just caught a glimpse while passing by. What we got: - Maze Udon - Oden Udon - Buta Udon Final Thoughts: I got the Maze Udon which is accompanied by some pickles (refillable), vinegar, and when you're done with your noodles they'll provide you with a bowl of rice to use up any remaining sauce. My friends got the Oden Udon and Buta Udon which also looked great. The Buta had a clear but rich broth and the Oden was loaded with fish cakes. The staff were very nice and checked in on us throughout the meal, replacing empty water jugs without having to be asked. Our table and the two next to us had to wait a little while to get our bills, but the servers were quite busy as an influx of take out orders came in and it was only two of them on the floor. Overall, a good experience and I'd come again. read more

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solid option for cabbagetown i like a menu with a big font! curry chicken udon i enjoyed, but wouldn't order again (sauce is heavy), minimal chicken clean inside and nice patio about $30 w 15% tip, i guess that's kinda average nowadays ($$$ to eat out) read more

Mikaku opened up a new location in the East end of downtown Toronto. It's a bit of a strange location as there isn't really anything nearby and it's a bit of a trek to get there. I tried the herbal chicken soup udon and the maze udon. Both were very good and flavorful although a tad on the salty side. The chicken udon came with a large chicken leg quarter that was quite tender. The udon used are similar to the frozens ones you can buy in store and doesn't appear to be handmade. The interior is nice, there's seating for around 20 people and some additional bar seating. Service is quick and efficient and servers are friendly and accommodating. read more

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From the moment you walk in your spirit lifts. The front of house is incredible and greet you with excitement, the food takes you on a flavour journey to the heavens, leaving the back of house a masterful mystery of culinary excellence with presentation worthy of being in Luvre. This is the new best spot in Toronto and Cabbagetown's very own gemstone. read more

Mikaku Udon Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Menu has lots of intersting-sounding choices. A whole page of udon-in-soup and another page of soupless. My friend and I had one of each, and they were both tasty. Service was excellent, and it's a bright and cheery place. From previous incarnations, I know the patio is a very pleasant one but too cool on our occasion. Pic is udon/chicken curry. read more

Mikaku Udon Bar - Chicken curry with udon noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food was heavenly, my partner & I both tried a different Udon without soup. The flavours in each dish were rich with flavour; both slightly sweet more than savoury (Chicken curry & Bacon Rose) which is definitely my weakness. Our server was adorable; super welcoming and happy to be here. We will definitely be coming back again! we will bring more people next time! The atmosphere was also quaint and cosy. read more

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The food was delicious, attractively presented and plentiful. I had the Mixed Udon bowl. Loved it. The service was very welcoming and enthusiastic, not to mention fast. We ate on the patio which was quiet, but perhaps is a bit lacking in ambience. We'll be back. read more