Umai Artisanal Udon Bar

❤️ Himokawa Udon with Niku Shabu and Tempura set ($23++) is one of their signature go to set! If you want hot soup, this is a good option and value for money with the amount of meat and sides✨ but lesser on the artisanal side.

❤️miso carbonara ($24.70) comes with a thick slab of black pork✨ love the creamy + smoky bacon flavored sauce with the udon is just 👌✨ delicious!

💯 Sudachi ($16.90) is one of the cheapest on the menu if you are ok with meat, this cold udon is so refreshing!!!! love the use of citrus on top✨ really one of a kind🍜 will go back for this!

We queued for half an hour or so. The menu came with their fixed type of udon. Would be better if they allow customers to opt for the udon they want. The carbonara cames with bits of bacon and smoked duck which makes the udon more flavourful. The black pork was very tender and goes well with the dish. I love their fusion dishes but price can be a tad expensive.

The atmosphere inside is REALLY warm after it fills up with guests & especially if you're drinking soup like I was. Really regretted not bringing my hairtie with me to tie my hair up 😕

I was perspiring so much & was so uncomfortable to a point where I immediately raised my hand to call for the bill once I finished my food. I guess that helps them with quicker turnover of customers 😂 What's posted here was when I got seated - when I left, they were full-house.

The Ebi Taigamori ($18++) was... Okay.

It was enjoyable on first slurp, but after a while, the double-boiled Katsuo Soup felt very one-dimensional & salty. The tempura batter is quite thick & oily, but the prawns inside were plump & good.

I somewhat liked the chewy texture of the udon, but I didn't find it particularly mind-blowing.

Maybe the other dishes are more unique & impressive... The menu is pretty varied with several types of Udon & cooking styles. I would consider trying them if I come back.