Really kind and friendly. Piping hot food. Homemade deliciousness. Kids loved their kids meal that came with a juice box and a little dessert/snack. read more

Need to work out some kinks, so be patient with them. Hopefully they'll figure it out soon because there was a wait & they kinda sat everyone that was waiting down at once. No reservations right now, I think if you come before 630, the wait won't be as long. I got the cold dipping udon with normal portion noodles & a side of shrimp tempura. Tempura was good, like how it should be. The udon noodles were very long & chewy, I love the texture, you can tell it was made fresh. The dipping sauce was a little salty for me (I was sipping it) but goes perfectly with the udon. I don't think I should be sipping the sauce, that's why it felt salty. We asked for dashi stock at the end to drink the rest of the soup & it was sooo good. My companion got the signature broth with chicken, also available with pork, & came with mushrooms. This right here is the star of the show. It was very hearty, sweet & delicious. I would come back and get just this. I'm sure you can ask for no meat (but unsure about the broth). Make sure you ask for dashi stock at the end of your meal if you wanna slurp up the rest of the delicious dipping sauce. read more

5-Star Review for Udon Yonpachi If you're looking for truly authentic, homemade-style udon that goes beyond your typical franchise taste, Udon Yonpachi is an absolute must-visit. Our family ordered multiple appetizers and udon dishes, and every single item exceeded expectations. Compared to places like Marugame, Yonpachi delivers a more refined, balanced, and genuinely comforting Japanese dining experience. The curry udon stood out for its perfect seasoning--flavorful without being overly salty. The regular hot udon had a clean, deep broth that felt crafted with care. And to our surprise, the agedashi tofu was a standout--honestly better than what we've had at many izakayas here in Honolulu. Lightly crispy on the outside, silky inside, and served in a delicious dashi-based sauce. If you're tired of mass-produced noodle shops and want something that tastes like it came straight from a family kitchen in Japan, Udon Yonpachi is the spot. Friendly staff, clean atmosphere, and food made with heart. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Came here around 8pm tonight (Tuesday). Parking was open. Lucky me! Maybe Tuesday nights are a good time to drop by at Udon Yonpachi. Love the signage outside (simple yet elegant!). Love their interior design too! It's not super overwhelming but I believe they can dim the lighting just a bit. Great hospitality was provided which was a plus. I ordered their homemade signature udon (I chose pork for the meat). Both the udon and the soup were quality fire! If you want quality udon, try this place out with your friends/family. I ordered their takoyaki and the sauce was just right and the texture and crunchiness were as well. There are many more to try on the menu, so I shall return! ありがとうございます！(^^) read more

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Our first time here was just great and we told all our friends to come and try it. Second visit 10 days later---what happened. We brought a friend and hubby and I had the same thing as visit #1. Shrimp tempura and hot udon lunch special. The shrimp were much smaller and the amount of rice that they gave each bowl was about half as much as 10 days ago. Udon portion was small, but filling. SOO disappointed in the portion size. Won't return. read more

good but nothing crazy. liked that the udon comes with a set of rice, salad, and small sides. inside is kinda small but wasnt too busy at lunch. even so, food took a while. parking was a pain. found street parking after circling a couple times, there is a lot out front but its small and busy. would maybe go back to try dinner! read more

Udon Yonpachi - curry udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Logistics: located at was once Torae Torae, so parking is not the greatest. No reservations; walk in only and first come, first served. With this establishment being on the smaller side, best to come later for dinner to avoid a long wait. We arrived a little before 9pm and had to wait about 10 minutes. Service: friendly and attentive. Lauren was a great server! She made us feel like regulars, tho it was our first time. Food: takoyaki was perfect...good piece of tako surrounded by sturdy yet creamy "dough" and a crispy outer shell. Also love that it wasn't doused in sauce. Hubby tried their signature dish of a hot pork and mushroom broth and cold udon. Agree with him that the udon should have been served hot, as it brought the temperature of the broth down to lukewarm. I ordered the zaru udon, which was simple yet on point. I didn't care for the sesame dipping sauce, but I don't deviate much from the standard. Side order of tempura (so good!!!) was needed. For both our dishes, the udon was firm yet chewy... perfect. Only gripe was the noodles needed to be cut in half...they are super long which does make for extra slurping (and sauce splashes on shirt, if you're a messy eater). Sake, beer, and other alcoholic beverages are available.) We'll be returning, but going to stick with the OG udon dishes like the zaru and kake. read more

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This cozy udon restaurant ended my search for new fresh udon fix that had started since the South King street Jimbo udon closed. Even though Udon Yongpachi is very different from Jimbo, I simply love their service, clean cozy ambiance, their broth, and fresh udon. The chiefs and servers welcome their guests with "いらっしゃいませ" and warm smiles. I had the spicy niku kinoko Jeri tsuke udon set. The green salad's dressing was nice, not just another Japanese salad dressing. The broth for the udon was flavourful. Udon was very fresh and had the right texture and chewiness. I also like the gobo, asazuke and mixed rice that came with the set. Definitely will visit again and recommend it to friend. read more

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Udon is very special. Dipping sauce is exceptional. Wide variety of side dishes that you don't see anywhere else. Sake and great Japanese beer on tap. Service is excellent. You can yell the owner really cares about the quality of service his customers receive. Welcoming ambiance. It's like stepping into a little piece of Japan. Super clean and neat We were fortunate that there wasn't a line after us so we never felt rushed. It's a tiny place but service is so quick and there's ample space between tables so you won't feel crowded. We had a great salad, the curry udon, Zara udon and chicken tempura, udon with mini tendon set and a pitcher of Asahi. There's a small free parking lot and paid parking available across the street at Central Pacific Bank after 6 pm. Not much street parking with all the apartments nearby. But we were there on a holiday Monday at 6 pm and we had no problem getting a parking space. read more

Udon Yonpachi - Nikujiru Tsuke Udon with mini tendon. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good fresh and ama omg so good. Service is great as well! Love the food love the vibe love the service !

I had an absolutely incredible lunch here! I ordered the Nikujiru Kinoko Tsuke Udon set, and the food was amazing--the noodles had the perfect chew, and the broth was incredibly flavorful and comforting. Beyond the fantastic food, the service was top-notch. The owner and the entire staff were so friendly, welcoming, and incredibly efficient from the moment I walked in. You can really tell they care about their customers and their craft. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you want fantastic food and stellar service! read more

Food was tasty, clean, great service! My dad and I really enjoyed the udon and all the trimmings that came with it! Lunch specials were excellent! Ambiance was nice! read more

Udon Yonpachi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

first ones in the door, greeted heartily in Japanese! Clean appearance, great choices in the menu. i had the pork /rice and mini udon set. ordered sides of shrimp tempura and vegetable tempura. food was tasty and satisfying. I would go back. read more

Over everything I ate for lunch, I enjoyed their salad dressing the most! It has a strong wasabi flavor which I loved. But their fresh udon noodles are delicious too. We got shrimp tempura and curry nikku udon sets. The noodles were firm and long. They appeared handcut. The gobo and tsukemono were nice touches, as well. The curry could have been a bit thicker. read more

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Since Jinbo was gone, I've never had "real" Japnese udon at Udon restaurant for a while. Today I finally found Yonpachi, real udon restaurant to serve excellent udon with "perfect dashi " . I'm so happy. Will come back soon Thanks Yonpachi read more

When I heard that udon yonoachi was like Jimbo 2.0 I had no idea how true this is. First things first, the tendon was by far the best I've had on the island of Oahu and probably in the state of Hawaii it was crispy juicy succulent prawns and just overall really good tempura. The vegetable were plentiful with an array of offerings that I have not seen in a long time. A special surprise was the tempura boiled egg that was done perfectly and really oozed over the rice. The udon was also chewy and good, but I'm not sure if exactly the same as Jimbo's because it's been so long since I've eaten there but it was good. The broth was a nice blend of kobo, dashi and the exact amount of umami needed for a satisfying udon broth. I think the best part of the visit was meeting with our server who was also co-owner who had a full-time day job and worked there at night to support her chef husband. They were friends with the owners of Jimbo and we shared stories and memories of our times eating and hanging out at the restaurant. Chef Ichi was scouted by Jimbo's owner when he was planning to open up the second spot. Sadly he would never see the opening of this restaurant because he passed away before the big day. Thankfully for us the new owners were able to continue the legacy of delicious udon and tempura at this location. If you go in and talk story with them ask them to share those photo of the Jimbo's owner that is hanging in their kitchen. A great homage to someone who really made the tummies of so many of us happy and generations of Kiki's who are now adults who miss Jimbos but have now found a new spot for Oshi udon and tendon. read more

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My family of 4 visited Udon Yonpachi with another family of 4 at around 7:10 p.m. on a Wednesday. The restaurant was mostly filled but there was an empty table next to a table with a family that had a bunch of empty dishes in front of them so we decided to wait--and wait we did--about 45 minutes later I decided to let the waitress know that we were leaving and began walking my kids across the street (sadly the pasta place was closed by then) to look for another option for dinner. I guess that encouraged the camper family to leave so the waitress came out and asked if we wanted to come back. And since I'm writing a review, the answer was yes. So long story short, we ordered: -Takoyaki (comes with 6) -Tako wasabi -Curry udon (two pork and one chicken) -Kake udon -Vegetable tempura -Egg tempura -Kara kinoko udon (pork) -Keiki udon set (3) -Sapporo pitcher -Ramune -Oi Ocha bottle -Orion bottle (which we did not receive but were charged for) The takoyaki and tako wasabi were good. The tako wasabi was especially noteworthy. The pieces were cut evenly, the wasabi was just enough of a kick, and it was presented with a perfect shiso leaf. I liked the amount and quality of the bonito flakes on the takoyaki. I tried a bit of every shiru even though I ordered the plain kake udon because I am that person. They were all good, but I think the kare (pork curry) one was my favorite. The vegetable tempura was a nice assortment for $11. There was a kabocha slice, zucchini spear, enoki mushroom bunch, sweet potato slice, and eggplant fan. The tempura coating was light and not greasy. My teen had the tempura egg but she really just wanted an ajitama egg so she slid off the coating and I gave her a little grief. Can you imagine how hard it is to tempura a boiled egg? The younger kids enjoyed the keiki sets and I liked the variety of items in the set. They had a small kake udon, fries, edamame, karaage chicken, and a bag of shoyu rice crackers and a juice box. The cost was $8 each which was really a deal for the quality and amount. My youngest did not want to eat her karaage for some strange reason but my friend's kid snatched it up quickly. Overall the food was worth it and I might come back but not with a large group. We parked across the street at the Central Pacific Bank parking lot which charges $7 after 6 p.m. If you're a small party you'd probably have better luck. Sadly by the time we sat I was in no mood for pictures but trust me when I say it was all very well presented. On that last note, my husband and I had a bit of a philosophical debate on the way home. He was angry at the camper family for just sitting and taking up a table while on their phones for so long whereas I thought the onus should have been on the restaurant staff to ask them to move over a table or leave. What do you think? read more

Amazing! This place was so authentic it felt like I was back in Japan! The udon is so chewy and fresh. And the udon fries were like nothing I've ever tried. Would highly recommend...everything was 1000/10 and the service was excellent. Will defs be back read more

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My son insisted we go here for dinner so drove all the way from Mililani to check it out. WOW this place was amazing!! I ordered the Spicy Niku Kinoko JIru Tsuke Udon with pork and side of shrimp tempura. I have had tsukemen, with ramen noodles, but this was udon. The udon was thick, firm and grabs onto the sauce when you dip. The tempura was authentic, Tokyo style so OISHII!! Met Tina, wife and co-owner and she was so friendly! Oh yeah, the Sapporo draft was super ice cold too! Will definitely be back and won't be disappointed when I try the other dishes!! Mahalo UY!! read more

Udon Yonpachi - Spicy Niku Kinoko Jiru Tsuke Udon w/pork - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pretty amazing if you're a fan of Udon. They have cold Udon and hot Udon with mini-sets great for locals who like to have choices of foods. Parking is available right in front of the restaurant with a dozen available stalls. Just a word of caution though that they charge a three percent kitchen fee. read more

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My husband read the reviews on this place so we had to try it out. They did not disappoint. We had their lunch special which came with salad, kimpira gobo, rice, tsukemono, hot dipping broth with either pork or chicken and fresh handmade noodles. The pork broth was delicious as was everything else. The noodles had the perfect chew. The place is rather small and has limited parking so go early or during off hours to score parking. The service is fast and friendly. A definite must if you like udon! read more

Udon Yonpachi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came for lunch. Arrived before the restaurant opened and waited as parking in the lot is very limited and filled up quickly. Appetizers are not offered during lunch. There are lunch sets - your choice of type of udon served with a small salad, seasoned rice, and two types of okazu. We were the second group seated. Service was fast and friendly. The udon had the chewy texture that I enjoy. I have been wanting to a find a good udon place ever since Jimbo closed I found my place. read more

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Lunch limited to udon sets, including rice, pickles, salad, chopped ume. 3 hot sets and three cold noodle dipping sets. Shrimp tempura (gigantic) set an spicy pork cold noodle dipping set both excellent. Vibrant flavors and "toothy" udon. Draft Sapporo beer at $6 a mug. Friendly quick service. Parking tight during lunchtime as stalls next to bldg. reserved for bank across the street. read more

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On the heels of tsukemen establishing itself in the mainstream, comes Udon Yonpachi's version with a new take- tsuke udon. In doing so, they knock out of the park! Beginning with a warm welcome and well decorated, brightly lit space, the menu is tightly crafted (for now) as the team focuses and draws diners to 6 variations of tsuke udon (with/without mushrooms, spicy/mild, chicken/pork), and a small selection of more familiar udon soups. But be not afraid - and go with the star of the menu. I personally ordered the mild version with pork and mushrooms, and compared to the chicken, the thinly slicedpork better cradles the dipping broth in its curled crags, where the pockets of stored broth are carried into your mouth with a mouthful of the housemade udon. Delicious. We were only in Oahu for a week, but made it a point to come twice, it was that good. Service was quick, and the whole team was attentive. Even though it was busy, they swung by at appropriate times during the meal to check if we needed anything and promptly handled any requests. While just barely getting on its third month, Yonpachi is definitely getting its legs under it and churns out consistently good meals daily. As it matures, it will be exciting to see how they grow and keep the noodles slurping! read more

Delicious food from their curry and tendon , but I must say everyone was here for the udon! A MUST place to try! SERVICE: Waiter & Waitress was friendly Ambiance: cute location read more

Udon Yonpachi - Food was delicious the curry and tendon and of course the udon..friendly staff A must place to try (5) five star rating. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

New udon place where Izakaya torae torae used to be. Udon is made fresh daily. They are nice and chewy. I still prefer mine in the soup but they are known for their dry udon to dip in broth. Prices are reasonable. They also have a small amount of pupus and do serve alcohol. read more

Udon Yonpachi - Shrimp tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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First time trying this place. Tasted the udon just like Japan I swear. The broth was on point udon made in house, Sapporo beer on draft I felt like I was back in the mother land. The service was top notch especially Lauren!! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. The portion size is also very generous. My son loved the spicy nikujiro kinoko tsuke udon with pork. Also, you can tell they make the udon noodles fresh in-house. They have a really nice chewiness. The menu is pretty broad so it took me a while to decide what to eat. They have J-pop music playing in the background. The servers are really attentive and kind. read more

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This place is just meh, nothing about their udon really stands out. We waited for the food and it took about 30 minutes. I left feeling very underwhelmed and have no plans on going back. read more

Tenpura donburi during dinner is so good!! Udon is good and chewy Very cold inside Parking is limited read more

Good food! Comparable to other udon places on island nothing special. I ordered side of tempura and was a little bit soggy even when I ate right when served. read more

Udon Yonpachi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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What a hidden gem. Don't accuse me of being a gatekeeper because this place is sooo amazing, I needed to share this place with everyone. This Udon restaurant just recently opened. The restaurant is spotlessly clean, warm and inviting. Like going to your Mom's and she has made your favorite dinner. I went with a friend last Saturday. My friend and I started with octopus wasabi, it was so good that we ate it before the pic. Tender and the perfect balance of wasabi. It just melted in our mouths. We then had the Udon fries. I thought they might be crunchy like French fries but hold on!!! They were crunchy on the outside, not greasy at all but you can still taste the tenderness of the noodle on the inside. What a mind blowing concept!!! Now for the main event, Udon. They make the noodles fresh in house, so already the bar is set high. My friend got Curry Udon and I got the cold Udon with hot chicken dipping broth. I added a tempura egg, why not??? As I never had the egg style before I was sooo curious. It was lightly fried, not greasy at all and the yolk just ran into my mouth like a river of love. You must definitely get the egg if you're an egg lover. I guarantee you'll be thinking about it everyday like I do. The noodles were perfection. Every bite and slurp was the most delicious experience. You can taste the level of mastery that went into the noodle and broth. So incredibly delicious. My friend shared his curry udon and impossibly this was perfect as well. The richness of the curry was a perfect balance with the chewiness of the noodle. Savory, not oily with a deep richness but not overpowering. The staff were so friendly, incredibly attentive making the evening a 10 of 10. This is a must go to spot for delicious Udon. You mouth and stomach will thank me read more

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Everything was excellent! The fresh made udon and the combination meals were delicious! Will return to try their lunch menu soon! read more

Quaint restaurant with attentive staff. Food is amazing . The Udon is the perfect consistency.

The other day, we spotted a new udon restaurant, and said we should try it, and then promptly forgot about it, or even where it was. We typed 'udon' into Yelp, and this place popped up. Pretty sure this wasn't the place we were thinking of, but it's always serendipity when you stumble on a winner like this! Entering the restaurant we were greeted with a bold 'Irasshaimase!' and seated promptly. I think we got one of the last tables, and immediately noticed that every single customer in the restaurant was speaking Japanese -- definitely a good sign! The udon didn't disappoint. My wife had the spicy niku konoko ramen, and I had the kake udon with tendon combo. Both were delicious, and exactly what we were looking for. The texture and density of the udon noodles were perfect. My tendon combo was also exceptional, with one shrimp, kabocha, eggplant, and maybe a sweet potato, on a bed of rice, with tendon sauce. Service was fast and pleasant. Parking lot is small, but we were able to find a spot with little trouble. Street parking is pretty limited, but I think you can also pay to park across the way at CPB. We'll definitely be back. Look forward to try the other offerings. I didn't see my favorite, nabeyaki, but maybe I'll find something even better! read more

AmaZING!! It's a little pricey but oh the udon tastes amazing so it's so worth it. I understand the reviews comparing it to Jimbo's! The texture and flavor makes you savor every bite. The sides are yummy too and service is swift and kind. Only thing is parking can be tricky during lunch but at nighttime the whole lot opens up. But that also means dinner is more crowded than lunch. So take your pick of which battle you want to undertake but either way you'll be the winner eating delicious udon! read more

At first we requested take out. They do not do take out. Went there to eat and their udon broth is really good and you can add sides. Service is excellent. The place was very quaint and cozy. read more

Parking is a bit of an issue with the other businesses but after 6pm it's not a problem. When I'm out I normally get ramen but the udon was really good. We got the udon fries and I think it's up to personal taste. Overall would come back next time I'm in the mood for udon. read more

Located on McCully Street. They have a few parking, but not a lot and they have to share with other business, so we get there at 5pm just to make sure we can get parking. Their main style of udon is the serve the udon separated and you dip into this rather concentrated sauce. They do offer other udon with hot broth and you add on your items. We also ordered the Takoyaki, but the taco inside is so small and batter heavy, the fried squid skewer is also so so. The service was nice, waitress are friendly with smile all the time. Since the restaurant is fairly new, it look fresh. I do want to point out one of their AC is blowing very strong, direct to some table, so strong it blows the napkin off the table on to the ground . Also some tables were set very close together. While we were dining, someone came in and sat next to us, she joke to us - "it is like we are eating together" and we reply - "Yes!", this reminded me dining in Hong Kong. Overall, I think the place is pretty average in my opinion. Will I go back? Properly not. (I accidentally deleted all my photos so no photos for this review ) read more

Food is great. Of course if you try anything other than udon, well I can tell you much. The udon is not soggy, it's perfectly cooked.