Spicy tuna don was good. I do have to add a bit of soy sauce to get the flavor going but the end result is amazing. I got it with the udon set last time (around 18) and opted for a large without the combo this time instead, which was still super filling. My boyfriend got the chicken katsu set which he loved. Potato croquettes were good, fried well, but not for me. It lacked flavor. The sesame dressing on the cabbage that comes with the potato croquettes is a nice touch.

Super chill, affordable, no frills udon shop. Satisfied all of our cravings and was a hidden gem on St. Marks with little/no wait time! The meal sets come with udon and a rice bowl, so they are pretty filling. The tempura and karaage were nice appetizers as well. The restaurant is pretty small with more bar seating, so I'd recommend coming with small groups only.

Food (5/5) - Great portions! - Ordered the combo of negi toro don and hot udon. The negi toro don was nice and slightly fatty. Both portions were generous - I also ordered a glass of Kirin which was also really generously sized Service (4/5) - Service was average but could tell they were rushing my friend and I to get out as quickly as possible Ambiance (5/5) - Fast, casual spot - This place is cash only but they have an ATM right outside - Gets filled pretty quickly so come early

My friends and I wanted to get udon on pretty short notice so not enough time to get a reservation at one of the buzzier spots, but Udon St. Marks hit the mark for us tonight! It's a small space but no wait on a Sunday night, and we were seated at the bar with a fun view of the kitchen. They have many varieties of udon plus sets that come with a basic udon and a rice bowl or appetizer, all at very affordable prices (but cash only). I got the negitoro don set, minced raw tuna over rice. I loved having the variety of two items in one meal, and both together make a very generous portion that is sure to fill you up. It's a simple meal that may not change your life, but it's great-value Japanese comfort food that is perfect for satisfying a craving.

I always find myself wanting to pop in to have a solo meal and again this to me is very reminiscent of Japan. The space in itself has not changed much, it's mostly bar seating with a few tables in the back so you can the food being made. My favorite thing obviously remains the classic udon and I love being able to pair it with a little something else. This time though I tried the Takiage udon which is mixed vegetables and shrimp tempura. I got it on the side which thank god because I don't know how i would've eaten it! It's a big ball of mostly onions and carrots and some green onion and maybe 2-3 shrimp. I would try something else next time, or go back to my combo! The service was very fast and the girls are sweet. They brought us water even though the water is right behind us, and she came to get me when the bathroom was available again because she knew I was waiting! There usually isn't a crazy line now a days, but I also haven't been around dinner or lunch times.

TLDR: 4/5 - As a new customer being accompanied by someone who is a returning customer I'd say I did not have the same experience as some other reviewers. We came around 6:20pm maybe and it took around 15 minutes to get seated. The seating time does depend on how many people in your party there are. It is small and it was packed. We sat at the bar. There's only about two proper table arrangements so don't get mad if you can't seat your whole posse. You've been warned. The whole place is cozy in a semi cramped way but that's New York City for you. Ordered: Udon w Tuna combo: 4/5 - The udon had a really good flavor. Simple but very fresh. It was perfect for a cold night out and a sizable bowl for a combo, I was expecting smaller. The tuna was just okay. It didn't have much flavor and as a person who really likes sushi I think I was expecting something more along those lines as far as flavor and the kind but perhaps that was my fault. Still a sizable portion though! Totally full off these two! Service: 5/5 They were very nice and accommodative. The one server was doing everything god bless her. Our meal came out super quick. Otherwise, if I needed an affordable place to go to in St Marks I would go back! Not the first place on my list but definitely not bad to what everyone else is saying! I enjoyed my experience. Note: Places to hang your coats and umbrellas at the front. Cash only Nice bathroom!

A no frills udon shop in st marks place, east village. It gets crowded so there may be a wait. You sit at the counter to eat with a few tables in the back. I sat at the counter which can also get a little hot since they are using the fire to heat up a lot of dishes. Also, bring cash! It's a cash only spot. The noodles taste really fresh and are very soft, the broth is also good and I added some of the shake seasoning which amplifies the flavor. It's simple, fresh and really good. I got the shrimp tempura. I wish they served it separate from the soup because the soup makes the breading soggy right away but it was good. I would have liked the shrimp to be fried a little longer they were just fried enough, but another min would have been perfect. The order comes with 2 shrimp, but I ordered 2 more on the side. If you want good, fast udon I recommend coming here. Staff is friendly.

So simple and satisfying! Was looking forward to coming here after it was closed for a while. If you've been to Udon West near grand central, it's exactly like that. A cheap bowl of smooth udon with various toppings to choose from and great set meals! I probably would've ordered a set meal but didn't want to be too full. The shrimp tempura was sooo crispy as you can see in the picture but I wish they didn't put it in the soup since it got soggy right away. The waitress was nice and attentive. Would definitely come back and order a lot more! Note: cash only! Kind of a small place so it might be a long wait during peak hours.