Honestly, I found the food a little overhyped - maybe our expectations were just too high going in. I had the tempura soup udon: the noodles were decent and the tempura was good. I did appreciate that they served the tempura separately so it didn’t get soggy. However, I found the broth a bit on the salty side. The mousse dessert was delicious. The karaage was pretty average, maybe a bit plain.
We did have to wait about 30min for 2 people, but we were able to just walk around and get a text when the table was ready. Our server was friendly and efficient, and took the time to explain the menu since it was our first visit, which we really appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Albert
Great noodle texture. the tempura is nice and crispy. Truly a comforting meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stavros Greer
Met some friends for dinner here. When me and friend 1 (we're both white) arrived it was less than half full and we informed the host that we were awaiting a 3rd, but could get a table. He said sure and proceeded to take us to the furthest back table in the restaurant, next to the kitchen window. When our second friend (who's Asian) showed up, who we had texted that we were already there but he hadn't checked his phone, and proceeded to ask for a table. He was then given a CHOICE of what table he wanted, and was given a table up front in the main dining area.
The food was good. But this experience was incredible uncomfortable and made me feel unwanted. Will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Camila Su
my favourite udon place!! i get the same thing every time but its honestly so good!! i would recommend anyone to come here for yummy udon
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
nickel
Good food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Anna Ma
Good udon but it’s overpriced and not worth the 30 min wait. If you come with a party of 2 or more after 5:30pm you’ll probably have to wait 30-60min, and they don’t take reservations. They have space for 1 person parties though.
Kani ankake udon 7/10: the crab was extremely salty, and I’ve had better udon for a fraction of the price. I wouldn’t wait here to eat, especially because it’s a very small space (no standing or sitting space to wait) and having to wait outside in the wintertime is especially painful
I’d really appreciate if they started taking reservations, and I’d only eat here again if that was the case
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Hanna Donato
Met up with some friends who I travelled with in Japan, and honestly stepping in, seeing oshibori on the table, and the pared down menu that knows exactly what they're about... dinner was full of promise!
Great texture on the handmade udon, and the broth has such clarity of flavour that you won't get elsewhere. we had 6 different dishes and all of them tasted as advertised. there was a lot of restraint and focus, kitchen side. that was satisfying. Recommend: yasai udon (maitake mushroom tempura is 10/10), chicken karaage
the portion is more north american though. my friend joked that it felt like she was slurping on unlimited udon. so... come hungry, and thirsty?? lol
deducting a star on atmosphere because although service workers were really attentive and timely, you can definitely feel that they're trained to rush people out close to the 90 minute mark. they do mention it upfront, and although a lot of establishments in toronto have this policy, it makes the meal pacing feel artificial. i'm sure if i were waiting outside i'd appreciate the pace... but as a diner, didn't make me want to come back.
a good place to try at least once. also their ceramic ware is gorgeous. I was expecting more raku-style pottery though! is it not their namesake?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ella Gato
best udon in the city
Rachel Young
Excellent udon, very authentic and delicious! Kitsune, kani ankake and ebiten udons are our favourite. There's often a wait, but if your party isn't too big, or go on a weekday for lunch the wait isnt too bad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iva
This by far is my personal Favourite Rosie’s Burger, The staff is absolutely friendly and this venue is perfect and spacious enough to enjoy and sit. If you’re reading this I will not mention the food because it’s so delicious but don’t forget to grab a Dads Banana Pudding before you leave !!
Overall, a very good experience. The waiters were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our visit. The appetisers were excellent. We ordered three different ones and all of them were great. I highly recommend the agedashi tofu, it was especially delicious.
The yuzu soda was also very refreshing and delicious, a perfect drink to pair with the food.
The main dish was slightly disappointing for me. The udon noodles were a bit too chewy for my personal taste, although my partner really enjoyed them, so this may depend on individual preference.
At the end of the meal, we were served frozen grapes, which was a very creative and refreshing touch. Overall, I would definitely come back to try another main dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Agedashi Tofu, Chawanmushi
alice c
What a wonderful little spot downtown, excellent udon which I think is hard to find in Toronto, you don’t expect somewhere so downtown to be that good but it really was. Appetisers were delicious, gyoza was moist and flavourful, pressed mackerel sushi was so tasty, cucumber salad I could have eaten a lot more and the udon was the star of the show, fresh noodles, aromatic broth, very well executed. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy Chan
Very nice Japanese udon - authentic flavour and nice range of options. The sake is great as well. The line could be quite long at night though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
N PK
This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, which makes this experience even more disappointing. While eating udon, I found a foreign object that appeared to be an insect in my food. I stopped eating immediately and did not ask for a replacement. However, what disappointed me the most was that there was no apology from the staff after I reported it. Because of this, I don’t feel comfortable dining here again
Honestly, I found the food a little overhyped - maybe our expectations were just too high going in.
I had the tempura soup udon: the noodles were decent and the tempura was good. I did appreciate that they served the tempura separately so it didn’t get soggy. However, I found the broth a bit on the salty side. The mousse dessert was delicious. The karaage was pretty average, maybe a bit plain.
We did have to wait about 30min for 2 people, but we were able to just walk around and get a text when the table was ready. Our server was friendly and efficient, and took the time to explain the menu since it was our first visit, which we really appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great noodle texture. the tempura is nice and crispy. Truly a comforting meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Met some friends for dinner here. When me and friend 1 (we're both white) arrived it was less than half full and we informed the host that we were awaiting a 3rd, but could get a table. He said sure and proceeded to take us to the furthest back table in the restaurant, next to the kitchen window. When our second friend (who's Asian) showed up, who we had texted that we were already there but he hadn't checked his phone, and proceeded to ask for a table. He was then given a CHOICE of what table he wanted, and was given a table up front in the main dining area.
The food was good. But this experience was incredible uncomfortable and made me feel unwanted. Will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
my favourite udon place!! i get the same thing every time but its honestly so good!! i would recommend anyone to come here for yummy udon
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good udon but it’s overpriced and not worth the 30 min wait. If you come with a party of 2 or more after 5:30pm you’ll probably have to wait 30-60min, and they don’t take reservations. They have space for 1 person parties though.
Kani ankake udon 7/10: the crab was extremely salty, and I’ve had better udon for a fraction of the price. I wouldn’t wait here to eat, especially because it’s a very small space (no standing or sitting space to wait) and having to wait outside in the wintertime is especially painful
I’d really appreciate if they started taking reservations, and I’d only eat here again if that was the case
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Met up with some friends who I travelled with in Japan, and honestly stepping in, seeing oshibori on the table, and the pared down menu that knows exactly what they're about... dinner was full of promise!
Great texture on the handmade udon, and the broth has such clarity of flavour that you won't get elsewhere. we had 6 different dishes and all of them tasted as advertised. there was a lot of restraint and focus, kitchen side. that was satisfying.
Recommend: yasai udon (maitake mushroom tempura is 10/10), chicken karaage
the portion is more north american though. my friend joked that it felt like she was slurping on unlimited udon. so... come hungry, and thirsty?? lol
deducting a star on atmosphere because although service workers were really attentive and timely, you can definitely feel that they're trained to rush people out close to the 90 minute mark. they do mention it upfront, and although a lot of establishments in toronto have this policy, it makes the meal pacing feel artificial. i'm sure if i were waiting outside i'd appreciate the pace... but as a diner, didn't make me want to come back.
a good place to try at least once. also their ceramic ware is gorgeous. I was expecting more raku-style pottery though! is it not their namesake?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
best udon in the city
Excellent udon, very authentic and delicious! Kitsune, kani ankake and ebiten udons are our favourite. There's often a wait, but if your party isn't too big, or go on a weekday for lunch the wait isnt too bad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This by far is my personal Favourite Rosie’s Burger, The staff is absolutely friendly and this venue is perfect and spacious enough to enjoy and sit.
If you’re reading this I will not mention the food because it’s so delicious but don’t forget to grab a Dads Banana Pudding before you leave !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Overpriced
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Overall, a very good experience. The waiters were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our visit. The appetisers were excellent. We ordered three different ones and all of them were great. I highly recommend the agedashi tofu, it was especially delicious.
The yuzu soda was also very refreshing and delicious, a perfect drink to pair with the food.
The main dish was slightly disappointing for me. The udon noodles were a bit too chewy for my personal taste, although my partner really enjoyed them, so this may depend on individual preference.
At the end of the meal, we were served frozen grapes, which was a very creative and refreshing touch. Overall, I would definitely come back to try another main dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Agedashi Tofu, Chawanmushi
What a wonderful little spot downtown, excellent udon which I think is hard to find in Toronto, you don’t expect somewhere so downtown to be that good but it really was. Appetisers were delicious, gyoza was moist and flavourful, pressed mackerel sushi was so tasty, cucumber salad I could have eaten a lot more and the udon was the star of the show, fresh noodles, aromatic broth, very well executed. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice Japanese udon - authentic flavour and nice range of options. The sake is great as well. The line could be quite long at night though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, which makes this experience even more disappointing.
While eating udon, I found a foreign object that appeared to be an insect in my food.
I stopped eating immediately and did not ask for a replacement.
However, what disappointed me the most was that there was no apology from the staff after I reported it.
Because of this, I don’t feel comfortable dining here again
Food: 1
Service: 1
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