Best Udon in Manhattan

Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan

Thick, chewy, and deeply satisfying. Manhattan's udon scene is quietly excellent.

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#1
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Okiboru House of Udon

124 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10003
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An East Village udon specialist where the noodles are made fresh daily — thick, chewy, and served in a deeply savory dashi broth.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
89%
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Raku

342 E 6th St, New York, NY, 10003
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An East Village Japanese restaurant where the hand-cut udon noodles have a satisfying chew and are served in a clean, umami-rich dashi.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
88%
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#3
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Tsurutontan

21 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003
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A Union Square udon chain from Osaka serving bouncy, thick noodles in a variety of broths.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
86%
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#4
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Udon West

150 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017
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A compact udon specialist serving Hakata-style noodles with a satisfying chew in a well-seasoned broth.View more →

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82%
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#5
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Sushi Yasaka

251 W 72nd St, New York, NY, 10023
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An Upper West Side sushi restaurant where the udon is a sleeper hit — thick, chewy noodles in a clean dashi broth that makes for a warming and satisfying meal alongside the raw fish.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
81%
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#6
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Chikarashi

227 Canal St, New York, NY, 10013
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A Canal Street Japanese-Hawaiian spot where the udon features thick, springy noodles in a rich broth.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
81%
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Sushi Damo

330 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
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A Midtown West sushi restaurant where the udon noodles are thick and chewy, served in a savory dashi broth.View more →

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80%
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#8
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Okiboru House of Tsukemen

117 Orchard St, New York, NY, 10002
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A Lower East Side tsukemen specialist where the udon option features thick noodles served cold with a rich, concentrated dipping broth.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
79%
478 reviews analyzed
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#9
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TEN Japanese Udon

53 1/2 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
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A Rivington Street udon shop with a tight menu of hand-pulled noodles served in a clear, aromatic dashi.View more →

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79%
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Bessou

25 11th Ave, New York, NY, 10011
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An intimate Japanese café where the udon is a thoughtful preparation — handmade noodles in a delicate broth with seasonal vegetables.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
77%
37 reviews analyzed
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#11
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hakubai

66 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10016
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A Park Avenue Japanese restaurant inside the Kitano Hotel where the udon noodles are silky and the dashi broth is refined and clean.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
76%
128 reviews analyzed
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Full Rankings at a Glance

#RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreKnown For
1Okiboru House of UdonEast Village$$89%An East Village udon specialist where the noodles are made fresh daily — thic...
2RakuNew York$$88%An East Village Japanese restaurant where the hand-cut udon noodles have a sa...
3TsurutontanNew York86%A Union Square udon chain from Osaka serving bouncy, thick noodles in a varie...
4Udon WestNew York82%A compact udon specialist serving Hakata-style noodles with a satisfying chew...
5Sushi YasakaNew York$$81%An Upper West Side sushi restaurant where the udon is a sleeper hit — thick, ...
6ChikarashiNew York$$81%A Canal Street Japanese-Hawaiian spot where the udon features thick, springy ...
7Sushi DamoNew York80%A Midtown West sushi restaurant where the udon noodles are thick and chewy, s...
8Okiboru House of TsukemenNew York$$79%A Lower East Side tsukemen specialist where the udon option features thick no...
9TEN Japanese UdonNew York79%A Rivington Street udon shop with a tight menu of hand-pulled noodles served ...
10BessouNew York77%An intimate Japanese café where the udon is a thoughtful preparation — handma...
11hakubaiNew York$$$$76%A Park Avenue Japanese restaurant inside the Kitano Hotel where the udon nood...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best udon in Manhattan?+
According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Okiboru House of Udon ranks #1 for best udon in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 89%.
How does Savor rank udon?+
Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's udon. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.
How many udon spots are ranked in Manhattan?+
Savor currently ranks 11 udon spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.

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