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Tsurutontan

Udon Restaurant and Noodle Restaurant

Union Square, New York

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Tsurutontan

7.8^/10

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Ranked #3 for udon in New York
"Their sizzling sukiyaki udon is AMAZING!"(12 Tips)
"Amazing selection of udon!!!"(3 Tips)
"The Mentaiko Caviar Créme udon was amazing."(4 Tips)
"Especially the cold uni udon and any of the warm dashi udon."(3 Tips)

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TomJanuary 25, 2017
Stick with the udon. I'm a fan of the curry katsu, thin & firm. The large gets you a bigger portion of noodles & it's the same price as regular. Best to make reservations as they tend to draw a crowd
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Mike the ElderSeptember 14, 2017
Staff is friendly and explain the menu very well. Vast selection of Udon. Spicy udon & creamy corn parmesan udon w truffle. Cucumber in sesame vinaigrette and toro, uni with caviar nigiri. Good food!
Caila QuinnApril 1, 2017
Walls adorned with interwoven ropes, metal work, or denim panels - a truly artistic athletic that is a treat for the eyes. Generous udon portions - loved the Spicy Jengae Udon with a cracked egg 🍜 😍
Jin MoonAugust 12, 2017
So many udon, its so hard to choose! But with their Tsurutontan udon and wagyu shabu curry udon you can't go wrong. Be sure to try their water cake! It's very popular in Japan.
Tim LeeJune 11, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic Udon. Straight from Japan - I've been to the ones in Osaka and in Haneda airport and you can expect the same. Def. check out the cold variety. Service was great too.
Susan S.September 23, 2017
Giant portions of really tasty udon! I had the sukiyaki udon - the flavor was complex and the noodles were the perfect texture. The large is big enough to share or to take half home.
Tash ConcepcionMarch 4, 2017
Been here 5+ times
We tried the snow crab and salmon sushi roll and the beef curry udon. Both were excellent. Definitely going to go back to try more stuff. Beware: the large udon bowl serving is huge.
Melissa ChaiDecember 9, 2019
Tsurutontan Deluxe w/ thick noodles & the tempura served on the side (so it stays crispy)!! The broth is my asian soul food ♥️
Connie ChiuJanuary 14, 2018
So tasty! Especially the cold uni udon and any of the warm dashi udon. The tuna tartare cone and kampachi is so good. A bit of a wait but you can grab drinks and appetizers at the bar while waiting.
Shiri LaraFebruary 3, 2017
Very good noodles! The thick noodles are heavenly. I went with sizzling sukiyaki and it was 🎯 Cocktails are also unique and tasty! Great spot for a union square dinner.
A ZakheimNovember 19, 2016
Sizzling sukiyaki udon is so warm and luscious. Every bite is pure goodness. Don't miss the spicy tuna tartare cones.
Tabi YooOctober 6, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The Soondubu Jjigae Udon was delicious - just the right amount of spice, and extremely flavorful. Plus getting extra noodles for no extra cost is truly the cherry on top.
Ben K.October 7, 2016
Authentic udon spot from Japan. Try the uni/caviar and spicy tuna cone apps. Namesake deluxe udon, katsu curry udon, of cold uni udon. So good.
Bin YangMay 29, 2017
Some modern fluff in the menu: US Wagyu doesn't mean much, udons don't go with crème. That aside, the traditional home style udons are great - sukiyaki or nabeyaki are my top two. Free extra noodles.
Claudia HuangApril 14, 2019
Stay with the clear broth and cold udon, those are the most authentic flavor. Also, visit this place during the happy hour you will be able to enjoy variety food in low price.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantMay 12, 2017
Excellent. recommend the spicy tan tan udon. two sizes available - reg and large. get the reg, it's huge and they bring extra noodles if you need. the non-udon items were meh!
Adrian PhillipsNovember 2, 2017
Lots of giant bowls of piping hot Udon. An extensive menu featuring all sorts including curry, cream, cold and katsu. For those looking for something else, they have rice bowls and sushi too.
Andrew HayakawaAugust 31, 2017
Loved the uni cold udon dish. Highly recommend lunch on a weekday... the place is not crowded and they give you a free upgrade to a large size
Ricky KimJanuary 19, 2017
Been here 5+ times
I was skeptical about cream-based udons at first, but consider me a convert. The Mentaiko Caviar Créme udon was amazing. (BTW, the large really isn't that large—ya might as well size up)
DoubleDeuceSeptember 14, 2016
Wonderful foods. It looks great, it smells great, it tastes great. I tell you, it's great! Solid date spot, for sure.
KarenMarch 12, 2019
Enormous portions. Excellent service. Loud atmosphere. Wonderful ambiance, super trendy.
Ernesto GutierrezAugust 7, 2017
Perfect ambiance for a date before the party. Beer is served cold! 🍺 the hot and sour beef udon was great. The protein to noodle ratio is weak though. Many noodle places suffer from this.
Emily WilsonJanuary 16, 2017
Sizzling sukiyaki is the move. It's pure comfort food. Ask for a side of broth to cut its sweetness, and you're golden.
Tony XerriDecember 8, 2018
Ignore the "its expensive" fools, this place is great. Space is beautiful, service is wonderful, ramen is delicious.
Kate FurmanOctober 25, 2016
You can choose between a regular size or large size of odon for the same listed menu price. The large size has an extra helping of noodles.
David ZhangJanuary 7, 2017
All the noodle dishes we had were great and the portions were v generous. The fried chicken appetizer came with some kind of pink ranch - also great.
June KhinSeptember 9, 2016
Great selection of udons! Amazing, light broth with tender noodles. I would come back everyday
Natalie VOctober 31, 2016
The katsu don is really good as are the udon noodles. Just note they don't let you take food home! So come hungry because the portions are massive.
Jeffrey ZeldmanSeptember 11, 2016
Wide selection of traditional udons, including some vegetarian.
Elizabeth BursteinNovember 6, 2019
Good but not amazing. Had the uni and regular deluxe. Large portions are too much. Uni was heavy creamy and just a bit excessive while the deluxe was a bit water y. Udon noodles good!
Paul CavallaroSeptember 30, 2016
Same delicious noodles as the locations in Japan, I like the Kitsune Udon, but all of them are great! Free extra portion of noodles too!
Bethany DufresneSeptember 28, 2016
I'm always skeptical of Union Sq spots but loved this place. Cool vibe and the handmade Udon noodles are fantastic. Price point is comparable to ramen joints in the city. My favorite was the Sukiyaki.
AleDecember 1, 2017
Try the $24 usd udon soup! It is the best.... btw, it is huge, you might want to share
Theresa RoldanFebruary 4, 2018
This place was packed. Def make reservations. Udon and appetizers were great. I got the spicy udon dish which was good but not that spicy.
Foxxy BFebruary 5, 2018
Comically large bowls serve just OK noodles & broths, particularly for $20+. Place is pretty big & has a sterile, businessy feel to it. Nice service.
Jacqueline ToJuly 7, 2017
Love love! We ordered: - Uni, Ikura, Scallop,Cold Udon- Hamachi Carpaccio- Tofu Burrata- Tsurutontan Deluxe- Mango Sangria
Kenny KhuuAugust 15, 2018
Slightly seared salmon with ponzu, garlic chips, and roe. Worked well together and was tasty. At $16 though means very little value and not worth. 3/5
Dave SDecember 30, 2016
NYT recommended dishes: Udon: duck, kitsune, nabeyaki, Tsuruton curry deluxe, truffle crème with mushroom, uni, zaru.
BonDecember 14, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Big ole bowls of noodles, large is free with extra noodles but same amount of toppings & soup. mentaiko ankake to warm winter chills.
VictorJanuary 8, 2017
Big portions udon but also a bit pricey
Rick NelsonJuly 2, 2021
HUGE bowls of udon and a good selection of appetizers, sushi, and drinks
Marie AzcuetaOctober 16, 2017
I could’ve handled a large bowl of creamy hot noodles with uni! Do it if you’re hungry!!
Selina HackJanuary 19, 2018
The udon is amazing! You have a choice between skinny and regular udon and the bowls are beautiful and huge!
Jessica LeeOctober 11, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Definitely try the appetizer - Tuna Cone and Steak FTW!
Sean SmithMarch 31, 2019
The broth here is very much amazing. Serving portions are huge. You will definitely be leaving full.
Janice ChowFebruary 15, 2018
Get the seared wagyu beef sushi - it’s like orgasm in the mouth!!
Christina ChinNovember 15, 2019
Got stir fried sukiyaki..decent but pretty basic. Portions are large and u might want to come for hh or late night when apps are cheaper. Nice decor tho.
Laurea de OcampoNovember 3, 2017
The Udon comes in a crazy giant bowl. It is more about spectacle than flavor.
AmateurConciergeNovember 18, 2016
It's a chain, but it's a high quality chain with tons of different Japanese options. Cauliflower was bomb
jeffrey arnoldOctober 7, 2016
Been here 5+ times
A more nightclubby version of Ootoya. Tried a traditional udon + other snacks and everything was good while well priced.

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