Unique udon experience: in-house matcha & extra-wide himokawa noodles, plus acclaimed crispy bacon tempura.
Experience a unique twist on Japanese noodles at this East Village udon spot. Celebrated for their in-house made matcha udon and extra-wide himokawa udon, they offer a delightful bouncy texture. Complement your noodles with their highly praised tempura, including a standout bacon tempura that's crispy and non-oily.
Specializing in udon, this restaurant is lauded for its unique in-house made matcha udon and exceptionally wide himokawa udon, both noted for their excellent texture. The tempura, especially the bacon tempura, receives consistent praise for being crispy and non-oily. While the matcha flavor in the matcha udon could be stronger for some, the overall food quality is very high.
"Highly recommended are the in-house made matcha udon and the extra-wide himokawa udon, praised for their texture. The bacon tempura and other tempura assortments are also highlighted as exceptional."
Customers rave about the distinct udon offerings, particularly the matcha and himokawa varieties, and highly recommend the exceptional tempura, especially the bacon tempura.
Important Note
The restaurant can be popular and may have a wait, especially during peak times. Some diners found the matcha flavor in the matcha udon to be not particularly strong.
"Okiburo House of Udon was recommended for its dipping udon set with cold broth."
Neutral"Okiboru House of Udon was among the places visited during the user's 5-day NYC trip."
Positive"This commenter is seeking feedback on Okiboru House of Udon as it's on their itinerary for their NYC visit."
Neutral"The user recommends Okiboru House of Udon as a great and more unique udon experience."
Positive"Okiboru House of Udon is listed as a walk-in spot where the user experienced basically no wait when visiting during a weekday."
Positive"The author clarified that bacon tempura is served at Okiboru House of Udon, distinguishing it from Okiboru House of Tsukemen (the subject of the original post) which has a different menu."
Neutral"Reacting to a comment about bacon tempura, the original poster expressed regret for not trying it and an intention to do so next time. The dish is from Okiboru House of Udon."
Positive"The author mentioned that the bacon tempura, which is available at Okiboru House of Udon, was a 'real treat'. This dish was initially mentioned in a comment about Okiboru's tsukemen location."
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