"pretty nice ramen! not great in portion, but love the seating plan where seats surround the kitchen, cool idea, a great place for lunch with friends..."
Jeehyo Youn
"Good place to have udon. The noodle itself was fresh and had a perfect texture to bite. The broth was super clear and heart warming. The pork was..."
Ferry Gondo
"Duck and Waffle is one of Londons highest restaurants and runs 24hours. Trust me when I say this- it’s packed for all of those 24hours every single..."
Vigikaran Vijayaratnam
"Needed something light and warm for dinner ('cause temperature has been dropping). Heard that Koya Bar has one of the best udon in London. Only..."
Flo
"Koya, Koya Bar, whatever you want to name it but their noodles are one of the best in London! Both hot and cold version is also good. Remember to add..."
Voneats
"Have always heard bout this place but still wasn't very sure of it. Went in once as I went for movie nearby. Well I have to say Koya completely..."
Huiminshere
"I woke up with a craving for a Japanese breakfast. I don't even know what they Japanese typically eat for breakfast but figured it was something I..."
Miso Hungry
"Hidden away at the heart of Soho is a little piece of Japan. With its simple design, it's not much of a looker and you might have passed..."
Sandra Guerin
"I was pretty sad to see Koya close down last year without even managing a final visit but since Koya Bar is still up and running, all's well...."
The Girl Next Shore
"Koya Bar, Frith Street (published 4th February 2016)Koya Bar, Frith Street – Koya Bar is a proper Japanese noodle bar. In the night of Soho..."
Vi Vian Woo
"When I heard the original Koya were to close down last year I feared that there would be nowhere else in London to have authentic Japanese food..."
Chen Man
"The eating scene in London is truly amazing. There are so many options, regardless of time or day of the week. After seeing Matilda The Musical at..."
Everyday Weekends (Yoshika)
"Koya was a Japanese restaurant with an udon bar attached. Unfortunately chef Junya Yamasaki decided to return to Japan and closed the restaurant. But..."
Eat A City
"A quiet, authentic Japanese udon noodle bar down a quiet street in London’s Soho. Koya Bar definitely sets itself apart from the more main stream..."
Yummy Jubbly
"We decided to opt for a starter from the daily specials – grilled chicken wings with burnt soy and leeks (£8.20). If you’re a chicken wing lover..."
Yummy Jubbly
"My daughter convinced me to return to Koya, a week after they ran out of Udon as we were seating ourselves for lunch. This time it was terrific: the..."
Ian Unsworth
"A lovely and quaint Udon noodle soup bar dedicated to great food. You cannot make a reservation here so be prepared to wait at busy times. ..."
Cloud Spotter
"Really (seriously) long queue, very popular.By far the best Udon I had.Counter by the kitchen, cool to watch and talk to chefs.Recommend..."
Emre Ulu
"When word got around that Koya was closing down at the end of May, I was kicking myself for not having tried it earlier. I'd heard good things about..."
Miho @ Wander To Wonder
"Koya is an old favourite of mine, serving decent Japanese food with a focus on udon noodles. Since I’ve been away a smaller venue, Koya Bar has..."
The City Lane
"The "trick" I learnt from eating in Koya or Koya Bar during my previous visits, is that it is all about ordering from the daily special menu board,..."
Food And Drinks Noob
"It is a tiny place where you sit behind the bar overseeing an open kitchen, we ordered a few specials off the board, the savoy cabbage tempura was a..."
Food And Drinks Noob
"Since their opening in the ramen-dominating neighbourhood, the original Japanese udon specialist KOYA Bar comes back taking over Mooli’s old site...."
The Food Connoisseur
"My tempura prawns were PERFECT. They were amazing. They were HUGE. How do they do..."
Kristainlondon
"This place really offers a warm atmosphere, as well as a traditional, authentic Japanese feel. First time dining there was great. I had a tofu and..."
Bryan Chong
"We went lucky to get a seat at the bar during a typically busy Friday night service. The service was a little slow to start but once we managed to..."
Connie Consumes
"Koya Bar had been one of my favourite go-to places whenever I am at a loss of figuring out where to eat - usually when I'm dining out solo. It opens..."
Felicia Tan
"Some of the KOYA classics makes it’s way to KOYA bar, but it was the Japanese breakfast Yakizakana that intrigued me. You can find some English..."
The Food Connoisseur
"The prawn tempura hot udon soup was Delicious. I added a poached egg and made it even better with some 🌶️ flakes. There is a line outside the..."
Francesca
"Delicious, authentic Japanese udon restaurant.
Beautiful, seasonal dishes and daily specials.
A “must try” if you are an udon aficionado!
Counter..."
Michael Kelley
"Stopped here for Sunday brunch. We were delighted to see they were offering a traditional Japanese small breakfast menu. We had the curry udon with a..."
Ian Gray
"Obsessed with everything this place serves! Their pickled veggies feel so special. Broth on soups is on point and everything tastes and makes you..."
Alexa Pap
"I love seaweed so ordered seaweed soup udon which is breakfast menu. I’m so upset the photo of the noodles is so ugly 😭actually it was really..."
Dawon
"Excellent udon shop! No reservations & the restaurant is very small & counter service only, so be ready for a little wait. But it’s worth it. They..."
Brian L. Frye
"Very cost-effective!
very authentic taste
It's the best udon I've ever eaten in the UK
Fried chicken is very good, must choose for the first..."
Zen Cheung
"I had lunch here yesterday. I waited 15 minutes in the queque but it was worth it. Enjoyed the food, but i would have loved to taste more things...."
Matteo Polenghi
"The best handmade udon restaurant in London, with plenty of udon type to choose. Among most of the sides / main selection, Tempura is also the most..."
Martin C
"Fantastic!
Koya Soho undoubtedly exceeded my expectations with its remarkable Donburi Chicken Kara-age and exceptional service. The delightful..."
Adam Garside
"One of the best Udon places in London. A little bit on the pricier side, but worth the money. Never turn up at dinner time cause you will queue for..."
Teddy Chan
"We came here to try the udon noodles. There was a queue, we waited about 45 mins before getting a table, be prepared to wait. Good variety of..."
Sarit Shah
"The best udon in London hands down. The subtle and clean flavour permeate everything on the menu and the handmade noodles are bouncy and sprightly, a..."
Farid Hamka
"One of the best udon in London!
Been here a few times. Their udon come in many different flavour and my favourite is pork miso. Good quality udon at..."
Lily X
"It's rare you find a place that represents value for money, but I think Koya does that. Beautifull fresh Udon served hot or cold and made Infront of..."
Ty Yilmaz
"Koya straight away as you enter, gives you the vibe of authentic Japanese restaurant. I never liked Udon noodles much, however, koya changed my mind..."
Aleksandr Repov
"Udon has great texture, paired with a clean and smooth dashi broth. Kakuni (cider braised pork) had strong flavours and a luscious texture...."
Henry To
Connect with Sluurpy
X
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes