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| - I don't know of many restaurants specializing in udon, but Udon Monzo is quite a treat! It also actually has Japanese-speaking waitresses, which is often a rare sight too.
The restaurant is not very big, and it is located in one of the Chinatown strip malls with minimal parking, but you can always park in the back and walk over. In addition, the interior is very nicely decorated. What stands out to me the most is the open kitchen behind the glass counter, where you can watch the magic happen! It's particularly fun watching the udon noodles being made fresh with their unique cutter.
The menu itself is pretty extensive, both for lunch and dinner. I usually order one of their signature udons, which are a little more fusion-y but very unique. I have had two of their popular dishes, sea urchin cream and miso carbonaro udons, both of which were outstanding.
The udon noodles are fresh and tasty; I do wish they were a tad gummier, but they are excellent nonetheless.
Service is attentive and very Japanese, and prices are reasonable. I will return for sure!
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