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    Zen Sanuki Udon

    4.1 (290 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Soup, Noodles
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Alicia P.

    The service of this restaurant was so good, and the food was great as well. My friend and I were seated at the counter with the high chairs --I would've preferred the tables, but from our view we could see all the chefs at work, which was a cool experience! The food tasted great, and we were able to stay and chat for a while.

    Connie C.

    Walked in before 12pm on a weekend to realize the restaurant was already packed. Most people made reservations, so only the booth was available. I heard the couple infront of me had to wait 1.5 hours for a table. WoW. The restaurant was super busy and noisy, but overall clean. The servers were all attentive and friendly. We got the limited edition salmon mayo onigri, tempura udon, yuzu chicken udon and soymilk ice cream dessert pared with brown sugar. They've definitely increased their prices, so on average expect $30+ per person. Quite expensive for lunch though... Both udon's were perfect for this chilly weather. The tempura was piping hot too. The chicken was super tender with some yuzu peel.. highly recommend! The onigiri was huge! The dessert was a bit off because the ice cream was literally "frozen" with ice in my mouth. The highlight was the brown sugar. It tasted excellent with everything.

    Amy L.

    For a city as big as Toronto, there surprisingly aren't many authentic Japanese udon spots. When I lived downtown I used to frequent Raku and wish they would open one uptown! However, Zen Sanuki is definitely a reliable establishment and hits the spot when you're craving some delicious udon. The space itself is quite cozy and always busy, but it's quite easy to make reservations on Google or Yelp. The service is friendly and efficient with most if not all of their servers speaking Japanese. The udon is definitely the highlight or the menu and you can't go wrong with any of the options. As a hot udon lover, my go-to is their beef udon with a shrimp tempura on the side. The udon noodles are chewy, the dashi broth is hot and tasty without being overly salty, and they are quite generous with their toppings. Their tempura is light and similar to what you'd get in Japan. The price point is definitely high, but you get what you pay for!

    Rachel C.

    The broth is yum: light but packed with umami, and the noodles have that perfect chewy bite. It might look pretty simple, but every slurp is packed with flavour. I've had both the chicken and tofu udon set and the tempura udon set. The chicken is tender with a mellow flavour that just works with the broth, and the tempura is spot on: crisp, airy, and full of flavour without being heavy.

    Butan udon
    Alice T.

    If you want next level, hearty udon, this is the place. Service is friendly and inviting. You can get free tea with your meal. Lineups can be long though. Make a reservation if you can.

    Cat L.

    Always a delicious and comforting spot for authentic Japanese udon! My go to is the tempura udon, which is made to perfection (tempura tastes light!). Service is attentive, prompt, and mindful. While it can get pretty inside, it's still an enjoyable and comfortable dine in experience.

    Niku Zanmai Udon + curry
    Tracy T.

    Expect to pay a premium here because it's definitely a one-of-a-kind in this area for authentic Japanese udon. Everything from the udon to the soup base is made in-house and the udon uses 100% Japanese flour imported from Sanuki. They have a variety of hot and cold udon options as well as different protein toppings (e.g., wagyu beef, pork belly, chicken, tempura shrimp/veg, duck, onsen egg). If you don't want udon, they also have a few donburi (rice) and sashimi/sushi options. In May, they were featuring a soba dish. I've tried walking in a few times on the weekend but eventually gave up because they were always packed so either make reservations ahead of time or be prepared to wait. Averaging ~$25-30 for an entree, I think you get what you pay for. You can certainly taste the quality of the soup base and ingredients, but whether you appreciate it enough to warrant the cost, I think that's up to your palate. Personally, as a lover of Japanese cuisine, I thought everything was tasty and fresh, but I wouldn't necessarily crave it or come back as a frequent regular. I'd consider it more of an occasional treat if circumstances aligned, but for others who are on the fence, I'd say it's worth trying at least once. They also have a soymilk ice cream that they make in-house that we really enjoyed the first time we had it dining in at Zen Sushi. We saw that they sold it in 800mL takeaway containers for $20/ea at Zen Udon so we bought one to take home. It was still decent but unfortunately not as good as dine-in because we could taste the ice crystallization - not sure if it got freezer burnt in their chest freezer.

    Curry katsu udon
    Cherrie T.

    Zen Sanuku Udon is one of my favourite dinner spots after work in Scarborough. It was especially busy last night on Wednesday during dinner time. The crowd usually dies down a bit by 8:30pm. We opt to sit at the bar for just the 2 of us. The udon noodles and broths are yummy here :) I remember having the curry udon when Zen first opened, and it was very spicy. It seems like the curry udon now has toned downed a bit, which was nice! The staff usually offer you a bib when you eat the curry one lol. I personally am not a fan of the curry here, but the chicken katsu was very well made, crispy and very juicy! The older lady working there is always friendly and courteous; English is not her first language, and she tries her best to carefully communicate with us. P.S. Mandarin Orange Pie is 100% a must-order :3

    Hiyayakko Ikura Oroshi Udon
    Vivika B.

    I have been a regular customer since the beginning and this time I am truly disappointed and it is my first time ordering takeout. I usually do dine in. Firstly, my takeout portion was very disappointing and I felt like the serving is extremely small for the price. Also, the whole soup broth for my udon spilled for some reason and I didn't open the bag till I got home. I am so shocked because there was a big discrepancy as compared to the dine-in experience. I have dined in the restaurant for more than 20 times in the past as a regular customer. What I ordered : Ikura Oroshi Udon+ Hiyayakko

    Adrian C.

    Easy to make a reservation and the staff and ambiance made us feel right at home. I will say the green tea we had at the beginning was very smooth and was definitely a welcomed change compared to other Japanese restaurants. I ordered the Udon with Roasted Duck and although the noodles, greenery and broth tasted amazing. The roasted duck felt like it was missing something and was more on the rubbery side. Next time I think I'll skip the duck and try out some of their other dishes.

    Shaved ice
    Kathy M.

    really good and authentic japanese udon at Zen! they make their udon fresh and have lots of options and flavour to choose from. Their sushi is also very good and comparable to japan! Ambiance is nice and bright with many seating including bar seating! Service is also great. A bit pricey, but worth for good japanese food!

    Cold tofu, very lovely
    Jen H.

    The ambiance and the servers are super duper! The udon is nice and chewy too. But my biggest complaint is that it is overpriced and the menu is too focused. Roughly $30 for a bowl of udon is way overpriced in my opinion for having no side dishes or garnishes. Other than the price, the experience was lovely. But would I come again? Likely not.

    Beef udon
    Amy Y.

    We have been here once before but it's a little ways from home so not exactly some place we would pop into unless we were in the area for a reason and had reservations....reservations are highly recommended! On this visit reservations were made in advance and we arrived about 10 minutes early and our table was already waiting for us. Upon seating you are immediately offered tea or water. We ordered tea and found out they also offer an iced green tea so if it's hot out this is a good option. Was very refreshing! As the name suggests the specialty here is udon, it's made in house. They also have donburi's and limited selection of sushi. Flavours are very clean and natural here and service is very attentive. You are not given a dining time limit but the food does come out quickly so you can easily be in and out in 60-90 minutes. It was a lovely dining experience.

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    2 months ago

    Excellent quality of food, especially the udon and crispy karage. Friendly staff and good service.

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    Very good service on the call about reservation even before I give business. Always had good experience at Zen.

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    Great food. Attentive service. Consistent. Reservation recommended. Tight space. Always a treat!

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    Best udon in the neighbourhood. Great service and very clean. Always come back for a meal that reminds me of Japan.

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