The most affordable, high-value udon I've had in Manhattan First time trying Mapo Tofu Udon and it did not disappoint. Perfect for a quick, cozy meal during busy winter days! - @GoerToEat read more

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Man I wish I had a spot like this in college! Fast, affordable (their cheapest bowl is under $10), and free tea(!) make this spot a haven for students. Got an assortment of things- mentaiko cheese udon and fried mochi were the highlights! Quality of the udon is decent, (reminds me of a worse version of Marugame), but the price and convenience are great. Tempura is a mixed bag, some of it is fresh and crispy, while other pieces have been sitting under the heat lamps too long. There's plenty of seating in the back. Also a nice topping bar and free oolong tea. They were also running a special where if you spend $39 you get a free hat (which is def doable between 2 people). read more

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Fast casual udon place- I can see this being a huge hit with the locals/NYU students.... Made me think of Marugame (an udon chain in Japan, think they have several locations in California)- grab a tray, tell them your order, they make it for you and then you grab some ala carte tempura. Very efficient system. Some of the tempura we've tried include fried tofu, fried eggplant, soft boiled egg, and the crabstick. Is it the best tempura on earth? No, but it goes so well with the savory broth of the udon. My technique is to quickly dunk it and enjoy the broth's flavor while the tempura maintains it's crunchiness! Just like with Marugame, there is a topping station where you can top off your udon with tempura flakes, Shichimi pepper flakes and more, so that you can truly make it your own. Udon is good- you can watch them actually make the udon too, which is pretty good. But in terms of texture, it has that nice chew and is perfectly udon al dente. Try the meat bowl or the sesame dressing one if you want a cold udon dish! For my fellow parents- they have a lot of high chairs! They are stacked in the back by the restrooms. read more

This is my first time having Udon. I walked in and was happy you can chose from a picture and give them the number. I chose the beef. I have to say I was totally grossed out. There was plenty of beef but it looked like pieces of limp fatty bacon and I emphasize fatty. The noodles were good. The soup has a beef bullion taste. I don't really know if this fatty meat is typical of udon but now I've tried it and I'm done. read more

Sanuki Udon - 7. Beef Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Reasonably priced udon and fast service. Sanuki Udon is a good spot to go to if you're pressed on time and don't want to spend too much. You pick out which udon you want and tell the counter staff and they make it in front of you within like 3 minutes since the udon is all already cooked and they just need to put in the sauce or broth. You can choose to get some tempura items like fried vegetables or katsu cutlets if you want while you move across the check out line. There are a good amount of tables and seating available and most people finish their meals pretty quickly so there shouldn't be much wait for a seat. The food is ok and reasonable for what you pay in Manhattan. read more

Sanuki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

A fast casual udon spot near NYU that's great for a quick meal. It's very organized inside where you grab a tray and first you order your udon or rice bowl and then you can take some sides. There were various tempura available to grab and you can see that they're constantly frying batches of fresh ones. On one side of the room there also a station to add scallion and dipping sauces for your tempura as well as some free tea. I got the pork udon with a side of the eggplant tempura. Everything was tasty and the udon felt very chewy and freshly made too. A great place for a lunch! read more

Sanuki Udon - Pork Udon with side of eggplant tempura - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Cute and convenient especially if you go to NYU. Sort of a self serve bar for the appetizers and you can pick which udon you want. My meal came up to ~$15. read more

Sanuki Udon - Spread - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

I came here Monday afternoon around 3pm to try the kake udon. The restaurant had lots of seating and had a great selection of food. I added shrimp tempura and zucchini tempura and they were pretty good! The total came out to around $17 + tip which wasn't too bad for the price. There's also dipping sauce that you can make as well as free tea & water which was a plus! The service was very fast and simple. This will definitely be my go-to restaurant if I need a quick hearty meal. Bathroom code is 0320. read more

Sanuki Udon - 1. Kake Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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The staff was really friendly and they gave good beef portions for the beef udon, but I felt like the broth was bland and the chicken katsu was lukewarm and also soggy. I was a bit disappointed because I had this place saved on my list for so long and I came hungry too. The katsu sauce was very barbecue forward like A1 steak sauce which caught me off guard and wasn't my favorite. I gave them an extra star because they had complimentary onions, ginger, radish puree, and oolong tea. The restaurant itself has a lot of seating and the natural lighting from the windows was a nice touch. I don't think I'll be coming back here, but I'm still glad I tried it out. read more

Sanuki Udon - 7. Beef Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

As an LA transplant, this place reminds me of Marugame. They both focus on udon and service in a semi self-serve cafeteria line format. However Sanuki's udon was just alright; great for a quick meal but nothing to write home about. I got the beef udon to try something more classic. The udon was generally chewy, but I wish the soup was more seasoned. I also wish the beef slices were more marinated and hoped for it to be thinner. I do appreciate how they have unlimited self-serve tempura crunch topping and green onions! For the other side dishes, the tempura was solid as the shrimp was pretty juicy. The eggplant and enoki mushroom were also pretty standard. Dipping sauces and water/oolong tea are all self-serve. Prices were very reasonable for NYC. There was a good amount of tables and staff were polite. While in the same format as Marugame, the udon components could not compare. Overall still pretty decent for a casual lunch spot! read more

Sanuki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Closer to 4.5 than 4 stars. What a customizable and relatively affordable udon option! Heard about this place online and decided to check it out when I was in the area. First you pick your udon dish, then can customize it as much as you want, especially with tempura sides. There's an area with drinks and for you to customize any sauces you want too. The udon noodles were a standout to me - very chewy. The broth and meat I found to be just ok - but for the price point really not so bad. I liked the tempura shrimp, veggies, and mochi. The imitation crab was just ok. Free oolong tea here as well. Overall such a fun option in the area. It won't be the best quality food you've ever had, but this place understands that and isn't trying to be either, read more

Sanuki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Very tasty fast-casual Japanese curry. The tempura shrimp were looking crispier than the katsu so I went shrimp and it was a solid choice. Sanuki Udon is a fine option if you're looking for a quick lunch around NYU. read more

Sanuki Udon - D. Curry Rice + Shrimp Tempura + Chicken Karaage - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

I came when they first opened, and this time I was shocked to see some bowls, like pork cutlet curry and beef udon, are now actually $1 cheaper...like who does that nowadays?! Plus, they offer free unlimited oolong tea! Huge bang for your buck and perfect for students. What really surprised me was they actually make udon with Japanese-imported wheat flour! ＊Beef Udon $14.50 A hot bowl of soup udon hit so hard on a chilly, rainy day. The rich and savory broth felt like a warm hug. The beef slices were tender and not overly fatty, and the udon noodles were super springy and chewy which is clearly different from the cheap frozen one. ＊Pork Cutlet Curry Udon $15.95 If you're craving something more filling, the curry udon comes with slices of katsu pork cutlet. There was definitely more fried batter than actual pork, but it was still tasty and paired really well with the curry. ＊Tempura - Mochi $2.25, Zucchini with Cheese $1.85, Japanese Yam $1.85, Eggplant $1.85 Most of their tempura ranges from $1.85 to $2.95 (with the soft-boiled egg on the higher end). The veggie ones were nothing special, but the mochi tempura was surprisingly good. I thought it'd be stale and hard after sitting on the counter for a while, but it was the opposite--the mochi inside was still super stretchy and soft, with a nice seaweed flavor from the crispy batter. read more

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We had good simple meal udon here they make it fresh! Chewy and delish. I had tonkatsu broth and asked for spicy and it delivered! Good chashu pork and nori melted well into the soup, tempura were self served but freshly fried and crab meat one was reallly good, the japanese yam was oily for me. Good egg and table self seats. Take your own chopsticks and pack away station. I liked the sweet fried tofu! Big piece and you can add others toppings with your choice from menu. read more

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My partner was craving this when reminiscing on time spent in Japan, so we came to see how it compared. I love the cafeteria style, and I love getting to pick and choose my tempura sides. I got the curry udon, which was delicious, with shrimp and zucchini tempura. You can watch in a room to the side how they make their noodles in house, which is very cool. Each bowl is created for you, right in front of you, with homemade noodles! I had wished the lighting was a little softer to give it a home-ier feel (with comfort fried foods and soup, you get the vibe), but it is cafeteria style so I guess it makes sense why it isn't. I can imagine this is a common spot for NYU students, but I hope to go back often myself! read more

Sanuki Udon - 4. Curry Udon, 7. Beef Udon, and misc. tempuras! - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

I love how it's a place of order, pay and sit anywhere type of establishment. My favorite is the beef udon noodle soup with shrimp tempera on the side. The batter is so light and crispy, I always get this side no matter what. They open at 11:30am and it gets crowded quick but also the turnaround for a seat is fast. The tables can be a bit too close together so getting to the seat by the window you gotta squeeze in without trying to hit someone's food next to you or you can sit at the high bar facing the window which I love. They have 2 unisex bathrooms available but you need a code to open it so ask the cashier. They have take out containers readily available for you to grab on your own if you don't finish your meal. read more

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Got the curry and was very dissapointed. Curry was watered down af. Marugame would never. But i liked their tempura. The tempura mochi was interesting and delicious. The chew was yummy. The service is a quick grab a try and go down the line type of service. Very chill vibes and lots of seating. Mostly self serve experience after you get through the line and lots of NYU students as it borders the campus. Would recommend to try as we dont ha e Marugame in NYC and the experience and food is close/similar. read more

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It's very much an average experience, the food is good and convenient at a affordable price point. There are many udon and rice options and the ability to customize your meal as there is a variety of tempura. Service is fast and you go through the line to order. There is a good amount of seating and is self serve. The pork udon is good, it comes with a large portion of noodles and the pork is like a thick pork belly that is tender. read more

Sanuki Udon - 5. Pork Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Came for lunch and there was a line already right after it opened. It is close to NYU so I think it does get busy from the students going to lunch. I chose the pork udon and there is option to add additional items such as egg, etc. There is also various tempura items such as shrimp, mushroom, crab, etc. When you are done choosing, you move to pay. There is a toppings bar if you want to add additional garnish like scallion, tempura flakes, etc. Tea and water is also free. The pork udon is actually a good size. I like how the pork was cooked without it being overly chewy with bits of fat. The crab tempura had a lot of meat, juicy. Filling with a bowl of udon alone. Staff is nice and keeps things moving. There is decent amount of seating. Recommend for those cold days when you need something warm or when your craving udon & tempura. read more

Sanuki Udon - Pork udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Ya know, I just really had a hankering for some tempura so I came by and picked up some kakiage, eggplant tempura, and kaarage to munch on. Super quick and easy to satiate my craving hehe read more

Sanuki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

This place was a cute, new discovery. The concept was similar but different. You choose your dish that you want and it's prepared for you and then you add additional sides that you want to have with your food. The food is cooked in front of you quickly and served quickly as well. I would say for the price of about $15-$20 it's not so bad. Definitely one of those " could be worse, could be better " situations. I would go back and try another dish there and recommend it for trying out while in the area. read more

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A self service fast dining udon place, definitely a new concept in nyc. This was my first time here and I was impressed! I got the pork cutlet udon and the pork cutlet was still crispy even tho it's been sitting out in the hot plate. The curry sauce was also good. They also have a self serve bar with free tea and water, tempura dipping sauce as well as condiments. Would definitely come back again if I want a quick bite. read more

Sanuki Udon - 13. Pork Cutlet Curry Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

This spot is soooo clutch. Came across this when I was on Google maps in the area looking for udon spots. Happened to find this spot by the nyu campus area! Super unique ordering experience where you order your udon but hand pick your own tempura sides (extra cost). They make the udon noodles fresh in front of you which I thought was pretty cool. The noodles were the perfect texture & the broth was super flavorful. The best part about it is that it doesn't break your wallet! Almost every udon dish is under $20 unless you add tempura sides of course. Plenty of seating area and a great place to stop by for lunch! read more

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We tried Sanuki Udon yesterday and found it to be a nice, reasonably priced Udon place. Nothing fancy. You take a tray and order the type of udon that you like (broth type, extras, etc...) then you have additional items that you can add to your order. I had the Udon in Tonkotsu soup w/ soft boiled egg & pork. Very nice on a cold and rainy January day. We selected some tempura items: enoki mushroom, Japanese squash, and eggplant. All Excellent. Two things stopped me from giving 5 stars, one was the lighting which was a little bright and cafeteria-like. The other and more important was that the tempura items were pre-made and sitting under heat lamps and were not that warm. Have to be honest. There were still OK though and we enjoyed them. The service at the counter was prompt and good. No complaints. read more

Fast service and ample seating. I can see this spot doing very well with NYU being located close by. The udon noodles were good texture but the broth is on the saltier side. The tempura selection had great variety and definitely fills you up if you're not satisfied with the bowl of noodles. Overall great spot for your buck if you're craving udon! read more

Sanuki Udon - 6. Mapo Tofu Udon 7. Beef Udon; Japanese Yam Tempura; Zucchini Tempura; Chicken Karaage - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Free oolong tea! And you get your own toppings at the bar, which I never seen before. I really like that you get to make your own tempera sauces. I got the beef udon, it had a lot of thin sliced beefs which were fatty and flavorful. Loved the brown onion in that added an extra layer of sweetness. The soup was hearty and it went really nice on a chilly day! read more

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So yummy I enjoyed the noodles sm this soup could heal sickness for thousands If I went again I'd get a cheaper udon with more tempura read more

Sanuki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Consistently good udon and tempura spot that has so many customization options. I enjoy the variety of tempura available and always grab the mochi tempura. Each bowl of udon is made to order. Tempura flakes, green onions, tempura sauce (hot or cold), tea and water are all free at the serving station. A big plus of this place is that the service is always super quick and there's a good amount of seating and clean bathrooms. The location is super convenient and the price isn't too bad especially with the portion size. It's a good option if you're near NYU or Washington Square Park. read more

The udon had a great texture with just the right amount of chew, and the broths were solid overall. The curry soup was probably the weakest of the bunch, lacking the depth of flavor I was expecting, and the ginger topping didn't quite fit the dish for me. The beef broth, on the other hand, was much richer and more flavorful--I honestly wish I had ordered that instead. Overall, a decent meal and one I'd still recommend trying. read more

Sanuki Udon - Curry Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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I saw this spot on Instagram, and also heard about it through friends, and so I decided to check it out. And I'm glad I did! This spot is a self-service restaurant where you start at one end of the line, and walk along a counter to receive different parts of your meal. First, you grab a tray and a smaller plate that will hold the tempura. You then order your entree and/or sides from the menu, and depending on how busy it is you will either stand there and wait for your order (we went when it wasn't busy so our bowls came out within 1 minute!) or bring a number to your table. As you wait, if there is no one in front of you in line, you can browse the tempura section. Once you receive your entree, you proceed along the counter, picking up any pieces of tempura you like with the tongs, each of which has a different price (but all of which is relatively affordable). At the end of the counter, you can order any drinks and pay before you head off to your table. I loved that there was a sauce/topping bar where there was a hot and cold version of the tempura sauce, which was such a great touch to their crispy tempura. There is also this radish topping, green onions, shredded ginger, and crispy tempura bits that you can grab for the table for either your tempura sauce or to add to your udon. There were also a few other sauces for your katsu--as well as free hot tea! After you are done with your meal, you bring your tray up to the cleaning station. I got the mentaiko cheese udon. I thought the udon was just okay. Though I did appreciate that the udon/entree prices overall are fairly affordable so that you can grab a few tempura to your tray without your entire meal being too pricey--it ended up being a little over $20 total which isn't terrible. I have had plenty of mentaiko udon/noodle dishes and I didn't think this quite hit the mark since the cheese they added was parmesan which I'm not sure should be the cheese of choice here. There was also arugula added which it was also my first time having arugula with mentaiko udon as well. I'm a huge fan of udon and tempura, but I think the tempura and sauce bar was the star of the show! Some pieces of the tempura I had were misses (fish cake, fried mochi on a stick). The mochi just didn't hit right--it just tasted like non-cheese but with a cheesy texture on a stick that was fried. Loved the tempura enoki, Japanese yam, and shrimp though! What I ordered: -Mentaiko Cheese Udon -Tempura (enoki, Japanese yam, shrimp, fish cake, mochi skewer) read more

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I read online somewhere this is like the Japanese version of Chipotle. I agree but it's much calmer. You grab a tray & a small plate for tempura. Then you pick your "base" udon or rice. Then you can pick fresh tempura each a la carte. There is even a tempura sauce making station Pros: - clean space - freshly made in front of you - yummy tempura choices like shrimp, tofu, mochi, eggplant, etc - perfect noodle texture - everything is nice and hot - a decent amount of seating when it's slower Cons: - my pork was fattier than I prefer. My friend's charsu piece was a lot very fat - can get pricey quickly because of the tempura add ons - limited seating during busy times, but this isn't a true pro, just a comment read more

Sanuki Udon - 5. Pork Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Curry udon with tempura. Hot tea included for free. Highly recommend getting the karage add-on and ordering the wet curry udon (with soup). Really quick service! read more

Sanuki Udon - 4. Curry Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Not bad considering the affordable price you can get it for! I got the beef bowl, and everything was really good and extremely flavorful! However, the only thing I'd say is that the beef was fatty. Next time I'll opt for a shrimp tempura udon bowl, or something without the beef, but it was great for a cheap and quick meal! I love how they have a self-serve bar on the side, and had tempura sauce and flakes, scallion, complimentary tea, to-go containers, etc. Overall, I'd recommend coming here for a quick and easy meal! read more

Finally tried this place and kind of disappointed. I felt my bowl of noodle and soup was rather on the warm side than piping hot. Serving is pretty much premade and sitting under the heating lamp read more

After watching a tiktok video on this place, we decided to give it a try. The lady on the video said that this place was cheap, which wasn't. I got mapo tofu udon, shrimp and egg plant tempura for sides. My friend got cold udon which some extra toppings and shrimp, squash, enoki, and some green veggie tempura. Both of our total was $25+ with the drink. The price just for the udon itself, i found it overpriced. Tempuras were really cheap. I don't think i will be back to try it again. read more

Sanuki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

The Pork Udon surprisingly had a huge portion of pork. I'd never had so much meat in an udon dish before, which I appreciated. The pork was soft and tender. The udon noodles also weren't overcooked like they were when I visited during the soft opening. Instead, the noodles were al dente. The katsu didn't stand out to me, but it wasn't as dry as the katsu I had last time. The sweet potato tempura was good, not too heavily breaded. The tea wasn't watery and had a nice strength to the taste. It was nice to have a warm drink while I waited for my udon to be ready. On a weekday evening, this place didn't have an abundance of free seats, but there were a few seats for individuals. The seating was a little tight. There was also a 5-minute wait for udon maximum. Overall, I was really happy I came back to give this place another try. read more

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Quick, fresh udon shop! Def focused on efficiently, this udon shop lets you pick your toppings yourself from the hot bar of fried foods in front of you as you move down the counter. Just tell the chefs what type of udon you'd like (I usually go for a kake udon) and pick whatever your heart desires. Drinks available at the cashier and there is a toppings + sauce bar after you pay. Plenty of seating and not too pricey - it really depends how much tempura you get! The possibilities are endless for your bowl. read more

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Glad I finally got to try this spot during my lunch break. Walk in, grab a tray, and order your udon set. After they give you your udon, grab any tempura to add to your meal for an additional charge per piece. I got the beef udon which came with a LOT of tender beef. I definitely got my money's worth. The crab tempura was also thick and delicious. They have a bar where you can pour a tempura dipping sauce as well as free oolong tea. Lots of tables for you to sit at inside and perfectly normal to grab a small table or counter space for yourself. Be sure to buss yourself afterward. Great food and a nice quick lunch spot! read more

Quick and convenient, this fast paced Udon spot is located near Washington Square Park. You walk in, grab a plate for your choice of tempura (if you want) and a tray, choose your udon that's cooked in front of you, then choose from a variety of tempura of your liking (individually priced), then pay at the register. There's a self serve station for sauce, free tea, and utensils. The staff are friendly and place is clean. There's even a window to look into how they make their Japan Sanuki Udon. read more

Sanuki Udon - 7. Beef Udon 4. Curry Udon Tempura - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Been here a few times and I'm so glad that this place opened up in the city. First of all, NYC is severely lacking in no frills Japanese food - Sanuki offers that quintessential cafeteria-style Udon restaurant that is so beloved on the west coast and in Japan. Better late than never! I've had a few of their udon, including the curry beef and regular beef udon which has a nice clean broth, the noodles have a nice chew - it's not going to be the best udon of your life but it's so affordable and is a great value if you're not trying to spend too much while also getting a very filling meal. My favorite part of all this though is the hot tempura bar where you get to choose a la carte how many pieces and what kind of tempura you'd like with your meal. I regularly see pork katsu cutlets, shrimp tempura, fried tofu, fried whole boiled egg, chrysanthemum, and crab stick. They may have rotating options, not sure. I got enoki last time too. Also shout out to the free hot tea, the hot/cold tempura sauce, the scallions and ginger/radish paste you can have with your meal and the extremely well-organized area that gives you all of this. Honestly you will leave here stuffed and fulfilled and this place is doing SUCH a service to the NYC food scene. While it's no Marugame Udon from Japan, it may be the best the city has yet. read more

Sanuki Udon - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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