My family of 4 visited Udon Yonpachi with another family of 4 at around 7:10 p.m. on a Wednesday. The restaurant was mostly filled but there was an empty table next to a table with a family that had a bunch of empty dishes in front of them so we decided to wait--and wait we did--about 45 minutes later I decided to let the waitress know that we were leaving and began walking my kids across the street (sadly the pasta place was closed by then) to look for another option for dinner. I guess that encouraged the camper family to leave so the waitress came out and asked if we wanted to come back. And since I'm writing a review, the answer was yes. So long story short, we ordered: -Takoyaki (comes with 6) -Tako wasabi -Curry udon (two pork and one chicken) -Kake udon -Vegetable tempura -Egg tempura -Kara kinoko udon (pork) -Keiki udon set (3) -Sapporo pitcher -Ramune -Oi Ocha bottle -Orion bottle (which we did not receive but were charged for) The takoyaki and tako wasabi were good. The tako wasabi was especially noteworthy. The pieces were cut evenly, the wasabi was just enough of a kick, and it was presented with a perfect shiso leaf. I liked the amount and quality of the bonito flakes on the takoyaki. I tried a bit of every shiru even though I ordered the plain kake udon because I am that person. They were all good, but I think the kare (pork curry) one was my favorite. The vegetable tempura was a nice assortment for $11. There was a kabocha slice, zucchini spear, enoki mushroom bunch, sweet potato slice, and eggplant fan. The tempura coating was light and not greasy. My teen had the tempura egg but she really just wanted an ajitama egg so she slid off the coating and I gave her a little grief. Can you imagine how hard it is to tempura a boiled egg? The younger kids enjoyed the keiki sets and I liked the variety of items in the set. They had a small kake udon, fries, edamame, karaage chicken, and a bag of shoyu rice crackers and a juice box. The cost was $8 each which was really a deal for the quality and amount. My youngest did not want to eat her karaage for some strange reason but my friend's kid snatched it up quickly. Overall the food was worth it and I might come back but not with a large group. We parked across the street at the Central Pacific Bank parking lot which charges $7 after 6 p.m. If you're a small party you'd probably have better luck. Sadly by the time we sat I was in no mood for pictures but trust me when I say it was all very well presented. On that last note, my husband and I had a bit of a philosophical debate on the way home. He was angry at the camper family for just sitting and taking up a table while on their phones for so long whereas I thought the onus should have been on the restaurant staff to ask them to move over a table or leave. What do you think? read more

The food was absolutely delicious. The portion size is also very generous. My son loved the spicy nikujiro kinoko tsuke udon with pork. Also, you can tell they make the udon noodles fresh in-house. They have a really nice chewiness. The menu is pretty broad so it took me a while to decide what to eat. They have J-pop music playing in the background. The servers are really attentive and kind. read more

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My son insisted we go here for dinner so drove all the way from Mililani to check it out. WOW this place was amazing!! I ordered the Spicy Niku Kinoko JIru Tsuke Udon with pork and side of shrimp tempura. I have had tsukemen, with ramen noodles, but this was udon. The udon was thick, firm and grabs onto the sauce when you dip. The tempura was authentic, Tokyo style so OISHII!! Met Tina, wife and co-owner and she was so friendly! Oh yeah, the Sapporo draft was super ice cold too! Will definitely be back and won't be disappointed when I try the other dishes!! Mahalo UY!! read more

Udon Yonpachi - Spicy Niku Kinoko Jiru Tsuke Udon w/pork - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pretty amazing if you're a fan of Udon. They have cold Udon and hot Udon with mini-sets great for locals who like to have choices of foods. Parking is available right in front of the restaurant with a dozen available stalls. Just a word of caution though that they charge a three percent kitchen fee. read more

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My husband read the reviews on this place so we had to try it out. They did not disappoint. We had their lunch special which came with salad, kimpira gobo, rice, tsukemono, hot dipping broth with either pork or chicken and fresh handmade noodles. The pork broth was delicious as was everything else. The noodles had the perfect chew. The place is rather small and has limited parking so go early or during off hours to score parking. The service is fast and friendly. A definite must if you like udon! read more

Udon Yonpachi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came for lunch. Arrived before the restaurant opened and waited as parking in the lot is very limited and filled up quickly. Appetizers are not offered during lunch. There are lunch sets - your choice of type of udon served with a small salad, seasoned rice, and two types of okazu. We were the second group seated. Service was fast and friendly. The udon had the chewy texture that I enjoy. I have been wanting to a find a good udon place ever since Jimbo closed I found my place. read more

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New udon place where Izakaya torae torae used to be. Udon is made fresh daily. They are nice and chewy. I still prefer mine in the soup but they are known for their dry udon to dip in broth. Prices are reasonable. They also have a small amount of pupus and do serve alcohol. read more

Udon Yonpachi - Shrimp tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Lunch limited to udon sets, including rice, pickles, salad, chopped ume. 3 hot sets and three cold noodle dipping sets. Shrimp tempura (gigantic) set an spicy pork cold noodle dipping set both excellent. Vibrant flavors and "toothy" udon. Draft Sapporo beer at $6 a mug. Friendly quick service. Parking tight during lunchtime as stalls next to bldg. reserved for bank across the street. read more

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Good food! Comparable to other udon places on island nothing special. I ordered side of tempura and was a little bit soggy even when I ate right when served. read more

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On the heels of tsukemen establishing itself in the mainstream, comes Udon Yonpachi's version with a new take- tsuke udon. In doing so, they knock out of the park! Beginning with a warm welcome and well decorated, brightly lit space, the menu is tightly crafted (for now) as the team focuses and draws diners to 6 variations of tsuke udon (with/without mushrooms, spicy/mild, chicken/pork), and a small selection of more familiar udon soups. But be not afraid - and go with the star of the menu. I personally ordered the mild version with pork and mushrooms, and compared to the chicken, the thinly slicedpork better cradles the dipping broth in its curled crags, where the pockets of stored broth are carried into your mouth with a mouthful of the housemade udon. Delicious. We were only in Oahu for a week, but made it a point to come twice, it was that good. Service was quick, and the whole team was attentive. Even though it was busy, they swung by at appropriate times during the meal to check if we needed anything and promptly handled any requests. While just barely getting on its third month, Yonpachi is definitely getting its legs under it and churns out consistently good meals daily. As it matures, it will be exciting to see how they grow and keep the noodles slurping! read more

Delicious food from their curry and tendon , but I must say everyone was here for the udon! A MUST place to try! SERVICE: Waiter & Waitress was friendly Ambiance: cute location read more

Udon Yonpachi - Food was delicious the curry and tendon and of course the udon..friendly staff A must place to try (5) five star rating. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tenpura donburi during dinner is so good!! Udon is good and chewy Very cold inside Parking is limited read more

First time trying this place. Tasted the udon just like Japan I swear. The broth was on point udon made in house, Sapporo beer on draft I felt like I was back in the mother land. The service was top notch especially Lauren!! read more

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This place is just meh, nothing about their udon really stands out. We waited for the food and it took about 30 minutes. I left feeling very underwhelmed and have no plans on going back. read more

What a hidden gem. Don't accuse me of being a gatekeeper because this place is sooo amazing, I needed to share this place with everyone. This Udon restaurant just recently opened. The restaurant is spotlessly clean, warm and inviting. Like going to your Mom's and she has made your favorite dinner. I went with a friend last Saturday. My friend and I started with octopus wasabi, it was so good that we ate it before the pic. Tender and the perfect balance of wasabi. It just melted in our mouths. We then had the Udon fries. I thought they might be crunchy like French fries but hold on!!! They were crunchy on the outside, not greasy at all but you can still taste the tenderness of the noodle on the inside. What a mind blowing concept!!! Now for the main event, Udon. They make the noodles fresh in house, so already the bar is set high. My friend got Curry Udon and I got the cold Udon with hot chicken dipping broth. I added a tempura egg, why not??? As I never had the egg style before I was sooo curious. It was lightly fried, not greasy at all and the yolk just ran into my mouth like a river of love. You must definitely get the egg if you're an egg lover. I guarantee you'll be thinking about it everyday like I do. The noodles were perfection. Every bite and slurp was the most delicious experience. You can taste the level of mastery that went into the noodle and broth. So incredibly delicious. My friend shared his curry udon and impossibly this was perfect as well. The richness of the curry was a perfect balance with the chewiness of the noodle. Savory, not oily with a deep richness but not overpowering. The staff were so friendly, incredibly attentive making the evening a 10 of 10. This is a must go to spot for delicious Udon. You mouth and stomach will thank me read more

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Our first visit for lunch here. I must say their udon noods are PERFECT!!! Cooked to perfection, firm, chewy and delicious. We ordered fried udon appetizer, Nabeyaki Udon; Zaru Udon lunch set & Curry Udon lunch set. Our meals were very tasty and delicious. Service was excellent and very attentive. The decor inside takes you to Japan, when you enter they greet you with "irashaimase" and upon leaving they thank you in Japanese "arigato gozainashita". We will certainly return for more udon! read more

Great place. Amazing food! The best curry I have ever had. Everything they make is just a little bit different from usual and its delicious. Plus, they make their own udon and its firm and fresh. Great menu; lots of dishes to still try. Very friendly owners and staff will make you feel welcome. read more

The other day, we spotted a new udon restaurant, and said we should try it, and then promptly forgot about it, or even where it was. We typed 'udon' into Yelp, and this place popped up. Pretty sure this wasn't the place we were thinking of, but it's always serendipity when you stumble on a winner like this! Entering the restaurant we were greeted with a bold 'Irasshaimase!' and seated promptly. I think we got one of the last tables, and immediately noticed that every single customer in the restaurant was speaking Japanese -- definitely a good sign! The udon didn't disappoint. My wife had the spicy niku konoko ramen, and I had the kake udon with tendon combo. Both were delicious, and exactly what we were looking for. The texture and density of the udon noodles were perfect. My tendon combo was also exceptional, with one shrimp, kabocha, eggplant, and maybe a sweet potato, on a bed of rice, with tendon sauce. Service was fast and pleasant. Parking lot is small, but we were able to find a spot with little trouble. Street parking is pretty limited, but I think you can also pay to park across the way at CPB. We'll definitely be back. Look forward to try the other offerings. I didn't see my favorite, nabeyaki, but maybe I'll find something even better! read more

AmaZING!! It's a little pricey but oh the udon tastes amazing so it's so worth it. I understand the reviews comparing it to Jimbo's! The texture and flavor makes you savor every bite. The sides are yummy too and service is swift and kind. Only thing is parking can be tricky during lunch but at nighttime the whole lot opens up. But that also means dinner is more crowded than lunch. So take your pick of which battle you want to undertake but either way you'll be the winner eating delicious udon! read more

Everything was excellent! The fresh made udon and the combination meals were delicious! Will return to try their lunch menu soon! read more

At first we requested take out. They do not do take out. Went there to eat and their udon broth is really good and you can add sides. Service is excellent. The place was very quaint and cozy. read more

Parking is a bit of an issue with the other businesses but after 6pm it's not a problem. When I'm out I normally get ramen but the udon was really good. We got the udon fries and I think it's up to personal taste. Overall would come back next time I'm in the mood for udon. read more

Located on McCully Street. They have a few parking, but not a lot and they have to share with other business, so we get there at 5pm just to make sure we can get parking. Their main style of udon is the serve the udon separated and you dip into this rather concentrated sauce. They do offer other udon with hot broth and you add on your items. We also ordered the Takoyaki, but the taco inside is so small and batter heavy, the fried squid skewer is also so so. The service was nice, waitress are friendly with smile all the time. Since the restaurant is fairly new, it look fresh. I do want to point out one of their AC is blowing very strong, direct to some table, so strong it blows the napkin off the table on to the ground . Also some tables were set very close together. While we were dining, someone came in and sat next to us, she joke to us - "it is like we are eating together" and we reply - "Yes!", this reminded me dining in Hong Kong. Overall, I think the place is pretty average in my opinion. Will I go back? Properly not. (I accidentally deleted all my photos so no photos for this review ) read more

Always good service food is excellent and atmosphere is always nice. Loving going there after service.

Food is great. Of course if you try anything other than udon, well I can tell you much. The udon is not soggy, it's perfectly cooked.

The food here is absolutely amazing! :-D I ordered the dipping udon set, and it exceeded my expectations. The udon noodles have that perfect chewy texture. they are firm, springy, which is exactly the texture I enjoy. The dipping sauce is soooo good and completely hit the spot. It has a deep and comforting umami flavor that feels rich. The portion of chicken in the dipping sauce is also generous. The set came with two kinds of pickles, a salad, and a small bowl of rice mixed with furikake. The salad was okay. The rice was warm, fully mixed with the furikake, and very flavorful. The interior is super cozy as well, I will definitely be coming back more often. The only downside is that parking is very limited. read more

What a gem! Their udon was incredible and the broth so full of rich flavor. I love that it feels like you're at a restaurant in Japan! The owners and workers were so friendly and we're hoping to go back again soon! read more

This new spot is a must try! We really love udon! The food is very tasty! The service is awesome as well! Our waters were always filled. Its a cozy spot & the broth for the udon has such good flavor. We will definitely be returning. We had lunch so the next visit will be for dinner. read more

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Went to Udon Yonpachi for lunch today. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The curry udon lunch set was off the chart fantastic! I'll be back soon to try the rest of the menu! read more

Udon Yonpachi - Curry udon lunch set - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Saw this new udon place open up right by us so we had to check it out! It was a nice cozy restaurant with just a few tables and the service was amazing! The udon was great we had their signature nikujiru tsuke udon and niku kinoko jiru tsuke udon and both were amazing, the noodles were perfectly cooked and came out fast. We also asked for it a little spicy and it was perfect. read more

Udon Yonpachi - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yum! Everything we ate was so good, we totally forgot to take a picture! The udon was fresh and chewy and the tempura was delicious! My daughter had the kids plate, which had a small bowl of udon, a piece of chicken, edamame, fries, and juice. I was surprised she ate everything (and she's a picky eater)! We can't wait to come back and try more food! read more

The atmosphere and food was amazing here. I enjoyed how friendly the staff interaction was even to the point where the chef came out to ask me how my kids meal was LOL! The food itself tasted yum and made me feel great as well. Definitely coming back again! read more

The tsukemen was so tasty - had it with pork & mushrooms at lunch. Am addicted to the flavor. Dinner menu is extensive, so planning to try dinner also. Happy about their sake menu also! read more

My wife and I enjoyed the new Udon Yonpachi that we returned with the family two days later. Both times we ordered the Cold Udon with dipping sauce. "Delicious!" We also ordered the shrimp tempura, tofu salad, edamame, udon fries and french fries. Yummy!!! The service was excellent with efficient and friendly staff. My wife loved the ambiance, with nice background japanese music. Highly Recommended. read more

Like a day trip to Japan. very authentic tempura and Udon. i just love this place. My fav is the cold udon with sesame sauce. Informal and friendly place. read more

Service was amazing. Food came quickly. Got the spicy niku and my girlfriend got the regular. The restaurant is nice and new! Must try if in town! read more

The udon fries tasted amazing. Their texture wasn't crunchy like normal fries, but more mochi-like. We also asked for extra tendon sauce for the tempura bowls which made it more flavorful. read more

Udon Yonpachi! The best udon and great service! I recommend the curry udon and all of the appetizers are so good. Super clean.

Amazing! Really enjoyed food,service, and ambiance! We even got take out and they took such great care to ensure everything was great no matter what! Fresh noodles , delicious broth, and so many options to enhance your udon. Love love love! read more

Food was outstanding! Had an amazing time with family and friends. Deep flavor and generous portions. Highly recommend!