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    Udon Shin

    3.5 (134 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Christine N.

    The udon was deliciously creamy, savory and I enjoyed every bite. The tempura was light and crispy. I loved the Japanese experience with taking your shoes off before entering into the dining area. It's exactly as I've experienced it while traveling in Japan. The waiter was super nice and attentive. I will say that the price shock is definitely there if you've had similar udon in Japan but I suppose that's the cost of having it here.

    hamachi crudo
    Karen W.

    We had a great time here at Udon Shin. It wasn't too busy when we went here in the summer for early dinner on a weekday and we were a party of two so it was easy for them to seat us at the bar area. They do have tables for larger parties that feature Horigotatsu style seating in which you sit at ground level and there is a recessed pit for your legs to rest. We shared the hamachi crudo, daikon salad and got the carbonara udon and cold wagyu udon. The crudo and salad were really spectacular in presentation and taste. I think I liked these appetizers even more than our noodles! Out of the two udon dishes I liked the bold flavors of the carbonara more but my husbad preferred the more delicate flavor of the chilled udon so to each their own. Service was very attentive and it was cool seeing each chef prepare everyone's meal at the bar seating. We shared the age cream which was an indulgent treat.

    Carbonara Udon
    Zach A.

    This place is very unique. I do like the overall vibe. The staff we interacted with were very friendly. Overall the meal I got was good it was just a tad bit too rich for my pallet. The pricing of everything seems quite high as well considering this is a noodle dish. I would say it is a great experience to try once but I am unsure if I would necessarily want to come back again. But overall that is a personal preference. If you do enjoy richer tasting dishes this udon carbonara will be perfect for you.

    Gabe L.

    Was so excited to try this since I saw it all over social media and also saw the opening day lines out the door. I've also had the pleasure of having the original in Tokyo, which led me to be a bit disappointed with this location. It has a great japanese style dining area with one part where shoes are removed and you sit in a tatami like room. This was something that you don't get elsewhere. The service was also very friendly and attentive. The food itself was good, but nothing really blew me away. I got many different menu items and wasn't blown away to come back for any specific one. The udon was good but not entirely memorable (aside from the shape they bring it out in). The part that makes me sad is that the price is very high for what you get and this is much much higher than what they charge in the original store.

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    Samantha N.

    A brand new udon restaurant just opened in Arizona, and it is phenomenal! It's totally worth the hype. Udon Shin has such a cool concept. Before you're seated, you have to take your shoes off, so fair warning, wear some socks lol! Once you're seated, it's traditional-style dining with floor cushions and low tables, which makes for a really fun experience. The food was so, so good. I honestly couldn't have asked for better udon. I ordered the Wagyu Udon, and mixing the egg yolk into everything was literally perfection. I ate it so fast because I couldn't believe how good it was! My friend ordered the crudo and said it was delicious. I also tried another friend's tempura udon, and honestly, I probably wouldn't recommend that one. It wasn't very flavorful, and they have so many better options on the menu. For dessert, we ordered their cream-filled sandwich, and it was amazing. Overall, 10/10! The food does take a little while to come out, but I'm pretty sure that's because everything is made fresh from scratch, so it's definitely worth the wait. The service was also excellent. Everyone was incredibly polite and helpful. If you've been craving authentic udon, this is definitely the spot to check out!

    Becca W.

    We waited a few weeks and finally picked the perfect time to come. It was 3 p.m. on a Saturday, and there was no line outside the restaurant. We walked in and were seated right away. The hostess didn't ask what kind of table we preferred, so we ended up sitting at the counter, which actually worked out because that was what we preferred. We liked that the chairs had back support. Walking toward the back of the restaurant, we noticed two private rooms for bigger groups. There was also a larger dining area with more tables, but that section requires you to take off your shoes. We ordered the Carbonara Udon, A5 Wagyu Kamatama, and Chef's Tempura. We really enjoyed the food. The udon was chewy, and we loved the texture. The A5 Wagyu was tender, and the tempura was fried perfectly. It was crispy and not too greasy. All of our servers were very friendly. We're glad we came to give this place a try. That being said, it is definitely overpriced for a bowl of udon.

    Negi toro
    Anne N.

    Love the concept and aesthetic--even with global locations, Udon Shin maintains its intimate and minimal layout. Shoes must be taken off if seated in the dining rooms, which elevates its ambiance from other restaurants. Our server was great; she took the time to answer questions and checked in occasionally. Negi toro was really good; it's a super simple roll, but the tuna was fresh and the ratio to rice was good. Note that if you order any sushi, soy sauce and wasabi aren't served with it as they already put the proper amount of wasabi and brushed soy sauce meant to be enjoyed with it. The carbonara was probably the star for me--it was creamy without being heavy. The tempura bacon was basically a tempura slice of ham (quite thick). The kake udon was extremely simple, just udon and broth. It was tasty, but not something I'd return for at that price point. Overall, their house made udon noodles lived up to the hype, but expect to pay a heavy price tag for the meal. Age cream dessert was exactly as described--fried bread stuffed with cream. The cream was tasty, light, and not too sweet, but ultimately not super memorable. I think it's worth trying if you're a noodle fanatic, or at the very least, to try the sushi.

    Hamachi Crudo
    Doreen N.

    I'm a total udon lover and udon is on my top 10 favorite list of things to eat! Naturally, I was excited to hear about Udon Shin's recent opening in town. We came during their 2nd week of opening, and to avoid lines, it was around 9:40PM on a Saturday night. We were seated right away in the booths where you remove your shoes. I love the integration of the cultural Japanese vibe, decor and ambiance. The staff were incredibly hospitable and different servers would assist in taking our orders, bringing and clearing our dishes which made the dining experience very inviting and smooth. We ordered the hamachi crudo which was beautifully prepared! I loved the citrus paired with the spice of serrano peppers, it nicely melded the flavors with the hamachi. I also had the ebi tempura, very good, but pricey for $10. For udon, I got the A5 wagyu kamatama. They did mention that udon dishes take 30 mins bc they're made to order. It was extremely tasty, noodles were made perfectly. The addition of wagyu and egg definitely elevated the savory dish. However, it does come at a very steep cost of $44. Overall, I thought the food and service were phenomenal, but be prepared for a high tab. Would definitely come back, but only for special occasions or for friends or family in town.

    Age Cream
    Dwayne O.

    Udon Shin We went in between lunch and dinner since we were in the Tempe / Mesa area and arrived at 3:45pm with no wait. Entered the front door into a hallway with the receptionist behind a podium, then was asked to remove your shoes, was led to a Japanese style room with white panels, the room had about 3 steps up with one long table where the table height was just above the floor and had a sunken floor for your legs and feet, with a seat pad, which was not the easiest to get into. The 2 of us shared a table with other people. I believe the table could accommodate 10 people. They were on one end and we were on the other end. A little awkward initially but it worked. We were handed the 2 menus, a regular one and one with specials, the waiter explained things well but was expecting us to make a decision right then, so we asked to give us a minute to think things over. We decided on our meal, we started with the Ebi Set which use to be called the Chef Tempura. The Ebi Set contained 2 large tempura black tigerk shrimp, kabocha, zucchini and red bell pepper, the black tiger shrimp were about the largest that I have ever seen, close to 10 inches and incredibly delicious. The A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Donburi was a small bowl with a bed of rice, A5 Wagyu and dry flat noodles. Tasty but very small bowl, was not what was expected, probably would have passed and get sushi instead. Udon Carbonara Carbonara style with namatamago (raw jidori egg), cheese, bacon tempura (served raw or undercooked). Now if you are expecting a soup base, this is a creamy cheese sauce, the bacon tempura is very good and the best part of this entree, but the overall dish is a little different than expected. The udon was a good combination in noodles in a cheese creamy sauce. Although a popular dish, I believe it is popular because it is the least expensive udon dish at $33 as opposed to $44 or $49 for other udon selections. Age Cream Fried artisanal japanese milk bread with house made cream filling, the bread is pretty interesting, tasty with a lot of cream, pretty good. Service was very good, always there asking what they can do or topping off drinks, very attentive. Overall, if rating on purely on food would give a 3.0 to 3.5, service a 4.5 to 5, quantity of food a 3, price point of food a 2 way over price, come on I was just in Osaka, Tokyo and Kyoto last year and the beauty of Japan was excellent food for favorable price point. So I would overall, with the overall extremely high price for udon, small quantity, taste/quality i would give udon shin an overall 3. People are not going to come back with those price point of dishes, the first word of mouth recommendation will be extreme high prices over quality of food

    Fatty tuna handroll
    Trinity N.

    I ate here for the first time after seeing it on Instagram. I sat at the bar, and the server was very friendly. He explained the menu, gave me recommendations, and made me feel welcome. Since I sat at the bar I talked with the chefs, who were also incredibly hospitable. The entire staff was warm and friendly. The chefs recommended the fatty tuna nigiri and some hand rolls. I also asked them to make me a uni hand roll with caviar, and it was absolutely delicious. They recommended a yuzu highball as well, which was refreshing and paired perfectly with my meal. For my main dish, I ordered the carbonara udon with giant tempura bacon. While I usually enjoy bacon, I wasn't particularly in the mood for it at the time, so I only had a few bites. However, the udon itself was excellent. If you're looking for more authentic Japanese udon, I highly recommend this place.

    A5 wagyu Kamatama
    Kimberly P.

    Hubs and I arrived here on Saturday 15 minutes before opening and there was already a decent line forming. You will wait outside and then the host will let you inside to place you on their waitlist. There are two areas to sit at. If you're dining at the bar area, then you do not need to take off your shoes. If you're dining in the table area, then you will need to put your shoes in designated cubbies. We sat at the bar. The ambience is inviting and warm. The service was friendly but the food did take a bit of time to get to us. We didn't mind it though as they're still new. We ordered the wagyu kamatama udon and the wagyu sando. The sando is not on the menu but you can ask for it. Bear in mind, the prices here are on the upscale side. The sando was $55 on its own. The udon noodles were delicious and the perfect texture. The dessert was simple but also very tasty. Parking itself can be a bit tricky because it is a shared lot with many other businesses. Try to come early if you can. We will definitely return to try the carbonara udon!

    Cream sando
    Sam L.

    So promising but ultimately disappointed. Missing the masterful attention to detail you come across easily in Japan. Udon was fantastic and our waitress gave great service. Cold udon is elite and the wagyu bukkake is no exception. Where things went wrong were the details like poorly seared wagyu, undercooked rice and patchy tempura, and most criminally, the cream sando which was soaked in oil and borderline inedible. Unfortunately the aftertaste of it is lingering on my palette. The best I've had was Godaime Hanayama Udon in Ginza and was less than $12 a bowl. Marugame is not far behind. Premium prices on top of the lackluster execution makes it very difficult to imagine returning.

    udon carbonara
    Betty J.

    Came here the day after opening. Only had to wait about an hour, the line wasn't too bad. The service was friendly & attentive! Got my order out quickly & there were no issues :) Big fan of the udon carbonara. Very flavorful and creamy. Also liked the bacon tempura, it went very well with it. I like the ambiance & think it was a fun experience. I was worried about the place smelling like toes tbh but there were no odors lol

    The damage- charged for water without disclosure of prices initially and for cola and beer we did not order.

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    Every bite was incredible. The Hamachi Crudo is Michelin worthy!! The Udon was perfection!! Can't wait to go back!

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    Great place! The service was friendly and attentive, and the sushi was fresh, beautifully…read morepresented, and very generous in portion size. You definitely don't leave feeling like you paid for three decorative grains of rice and a philosophical experience. Everything we tried was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the portions made it feel like a genuinely good value. We'll absolutely be back

    kuka sushi is my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in arizona!! the sushi, raw fish, and sashimi…read moreplates are absolutely heavenly and always so fresh. I've been countless times over the many years and I will always find myself coming back. I had it again recently after a while with 2 friends who've never been before and the seared tuna sashimi, sicilian hamachi, and surf n turf roll was delectable. the fish and sushi roll slices also seemed to be so much more bigger than I remembered, the portion sizes were hefty! I always love introducing my friends to kuka because of how good it is, and I have to tell them that after trying kuka no sushi restaurant will ever compare again lol sometimes the service is a little slow, so it's good to remember and get all your requests first thing in, or in the past I honestly have just gone up to the server myself and asked for whatever I needed. it's not super deterring for me though due to the amazing food that they have. I can't really speak for the quality of their non-sushi items however, as I do believe focusing on their sushi is the best way to eat here!

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