Elisha Liang
Cute small Japanese cuisine spot, perfect for solo or friends dates. The food is delicious, simple and comforting. Prices are reasonable, one down side is place is small, and cash only need to have cash before going. Overall I will go back to try more dishes
… morejacob goldshtein
Place speaks for itself, I mean just look at the photos. Some of the best udon I’ve had in my life including salaryman udon in suburbs of Tokyo. Small wait outside which was worth it. Cash only but they have an ATM. Service was quick and friendly and the prices were great. If I lived in the are I’d be here at least once a week minimum. Absolutely superb.
… moreShane S.
I rate the food 3/5, rice was served cold for some reason. The seaweed in my udon was stale. The atmosphere is pleasant however.
… moreAdventurous Mouse
Cozy feeling udon shop! Got a takoyaki and udon set. The owner is Japanese and it was cool sitting next to a Japanese family and hearing them interact with some staff members. There’s a coast rack area by the entrance where you can leave large bags and coats. Some countertop seats and a few takes in the back. Noise levels are such that it can be slightly hard to hear your neighbor sometimes, so I’d recommend for solo or duo diners. Just note that it’s cash only and sitting by the door is pretty chilly.
… moreDaragh Fogarty
Delicious, well-priced and a great atmosphere where you see all the work happening in front of you. Wouldn’t go with a big group, it’s more of a casual setting, you can easily go on your own. Probably going to have a bit of a wait too, but the food is great.
… moreR T
My friend asked me to try out this place since it’s somewhat tiktok famous? The line was a bit long probably due to this reason, but we were seated within 30min. The restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere, would be better if they didn’t charge me 2.99 bucks for withdrawing cash (this place is cash only). The food is okay — just standard Japanese udon, nothing too exciting but also not bad at all. After finishing our meal, we stayed for a few minutes before they asked us to leave because “other customers are waiting outside”. I guess they can justify this by saying that Japanese restaurants do this a lot but then restaurants in Japan never ask for tips. Would probably go somewhere else for authentic udon.
… moreEliza Chew
This place is a gem! Prices were reasonable and our server was incredible. There was a small line when we got there at 5:30 so be prepared to wait. Overall an amazing meal!
… moreMark Lee
Loyal customer for almost a decade, but a recent surge in popularity has stretched the staff and severely damaged service. I was rejected from seating twice, the last time my party was waiting in line but we weren’t all there yet. They asked us to move to the back of the line once we became whole. Lack of customer loyalty and poor service means I won’t be returning to Udon St. Mark’s.
… moreA. L.
[QUICK STATS]
Food: Japanese Cuisine
Service: Friendly Staff
Interior: Clean and tidy, including the restroom!
Price: $$ Relatively Cheap– CASH ONLY!
[REVIEW]
Udon St. Marks is a gem in New York not many are willing to search for, but once you’ve gotten it, it is always a place worth coming back to. If you’re looking for a fresh new spot and don’t got a lot of dough on you, this place has the perfect portions and quality you’re looking to impress your friends with.
The interior is rather small, but they do have a lot of bar space if you’re going with a friend or two. One of my personal favorite features is their coatrack and the bag hooks underneath the bar– many miss it but it’s definitely there! The bar overlooks their noodle kitchen so you can watch the chef’s make your meal right in front of you! Quite the rustic charm, for sure.
Recently, I had my all-time favorite, the Tempura Combo. This combination platter comes with a large bowl of udon topped with chives, a bowl of rice, four golden-fried veggies, and two large, perfectly crisp shrimps with a side of tempura sauce. The plating is 100% instagram worthy, and it actually tastes amazing too! Everything on the plate is made fresh and comes on a neat little tray. They even provide spice flakes and other condiments at the table, rich really up the flavor of the soup.
Love coming here, and have since I was in High School. This place is near and dear to my heart, so if you haven’t already, definitely give these guys a try. They totally deserve it!
… moreAmy
The freshest udon noodles I’ve had in a long time; reminds me of home!
Cash only, the service was quick and super nice. They let me ask questions and made me feel welcomed.
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