Uzumakiya Udon Izakaya Cupertino - Buy Reservations

First time trying this udon spot and it was soo delicious! We arrived about 30 mins before closing on a Friday evening and got a table right away. We all ordered the spicy oxtail udon. I called ahead to see if they had a vegetarian option for myself but they didn't. I thoroughly enjoyed the udon which the noodles were perfectly chewy and they provided generous portions of meat. I've never been to a restaurant that served more than 1 oxtail per order and in our bowls we got 2-3. Portions aren't too big or small - just right in my opinion! The spicy chicken karaage with tartar sauce was also tasty- would recommend!Staff are friendly and it's easy to get parking.

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kind staff. reasonable price.will definitely return for another bowl of udon.

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I ordered the Uzumakiya udon. The flavor of the soup, chewiness of the noodle, the tenderness of the meat, and crispiness of the onion flakes were outstanding! However, it was disappointing that the noodle was served in a plastic bowl. The spoons and plates they provided were all in porcelain so it's a bit odd that it was served like that. For a bowl to cost $14, it would really help justify its value if they served it in an actual porcelain bowl.I highly recommend to order appetizers if you show up super hungry. The appetizer is served pretty quickly however there's quite a wait for the udon. Service is a bit slow but staff were all friendly! I would give it a try at least once but without super high expectations! This place is also located in a nice area - TP TEA right next door for any of your boba craving!

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Udon is one of my favourite meals to eat so I was super excited to give Uzumakiya Udon a try after finding so much positive feedback on Yelp.We came for dinner right when they opened at 5:30. The interior of the restaurant is quite small - they only have a few tables and usually one server working. Service is a bit slower here with the limited staff but it's understandable. They're extremely busy as they're a popular joint and they have tons of takeout orders as well.Overall I wouldn't say I was super impressed with this place - I did enjoy our food and the server was super kind and patient! I think I had too high of expectations but that's my own fault.. I expected it to be mind-blowing since many claimed that this spot was the best udon they've had. Nonetheless the meal was still yummy but I'm not sure if I'd come back. I found that it was a tad bit pricey for what it was.DAN DAN UDON ($19)Spicy dan dan noodles is always a good choice to make when we see it on the menu. The broth had so much flavour, the right amount of spice and plentiful in peppercorns. The only thing missing was that peanutty consistency and texture in the broth that is signature to all dan dan noodle dishes. They included chicken karaage in this bowl which gave it a nice touch overall.OXTAIL UDON ($18.45)The broth was extremely rich and you could taste the fattiness of it from all the oxtail bones. Broth was flavourful but way too salty for my liking. I found myself gulping down water as I ate this from all the sodium I was ingesting. They included an oxtail bone in the dish and the meat from the bone was soooo tender, delicious and just fell right off the bone. There was also chashu included which was also tender and melted straight into my mouth. The udon was a lot thinner and softer than I expected it to be, but still had a nice chew to it.SABA ($16.95)Super fresh and probably the best thing that we tried that night. The kitchen only serves 10 dishes of these per day so we knew we had to order it right away! It had the perfect sear and melted in your mouth.

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TLDR- the food tasted nice and the service was good, but I don't think that the quality and portions are worth the price. Additionally, the plates were dirty and I had bad stomachaches afterwards, so cleanliness could also be a concern. I got the Uzumakiya Udon and the Black Pepper Crispy Calamari. The udon was cooked well and had a bouncy chew, the meat was tender, and the broth was rich and flavorful. But it came in a small flimsy disposable plastic bowl, and the portion size was nearly the same as an instant noodle bowl from Costco... so yeah, I felt a bit uncomfortable about paying $14 for that. The calamari was decent but tasted like something you could casually make at home yourself. Additionally, it says "whole squid" but the serving is shockingly small for $16. Definitely not worth the price - this should really be more like $10.Lastly, the porcelain plates we were given for the calamari came dirty with gunk and a dried lemon seed on top of it. Our server genuinely apologized and corrected the issue, but I got some really bad stomachaches later that night. Looking around, the cleanliness of the place in general wasn't too spectacular either. At least the food itself actually tastes pretty good! If it was any less tasty, then this would be more of a 2-star place.

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Ordered the spicy Uzumakiya and the flavor was great, rich, meaty broth, bouncy noodles, good spice but not too much burn, very tender meat. Honestly one of the best udon meals I've had. Portion size is reasonable and price is fair. Kiddo enjoyed his non-spicy version very much too, "mmm really good" was the reaction. Karaage were nice but the noodle soup was the star.

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no reservation allowed but once you arrive, make sure you sign up for table. the space is not that spacious but the service is quite fast. the staffs are just ok.order spicy uzumakiya udon ~ taste great and broth is quite rich, recommended!!! the gobo tempura makes even better ~ i think i should order more tempura at that time. utsuke udon tsukemen ~ this one is great too but the deeping sauce is too salty. i will say this place is absolutely recommended, but too be honest, one thing that makes me disappointed: they serve them using plastic bowl. i wish they change it soon...

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3.5 stars Most of my friends love ramen but I actually prefer udon over ramen so I was really excited to find out about Uzumakiya! I think the texture of the noodles could definitely be thicker but that's just my preference since I like my noodles more chewy. Shishito Tempura - just okay, probably would pass next time Chicken Karaage - the star of this was definitely the sauce (Cold) Utsuke Udon Tsukemen - we were informed that the dashi broth is pretty salty so we should taste the broth before we add the chili sauce (good customer service). This dish was on the saltier side because of the broth but if you're a cold noodle person, this could be good for youSpicy Oxtail Udon - I expected this to be spicier because there was definitely no spice to either of us and another table actually asked for more chili sauce. I liked this one more than the cold noodle since the broth was more balanced Good experience to try but not sure if it jumps out to me as really spectacular. The service, however, is great!

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We ordered the Uzamakiya udon and the oxtail udon (supposedly their more popular choice). Essentially both udon are the same, except the oxtail...well...has oxtail in it. Is it worth the extra $3-4? Honestly, no. If you personally cook with oxtail, then skip it. If you don't cook oxtail, then pull the trigger. My oxtail was tender but wasn't the fall-off-the-bone type. The udon noodles were actually pretty good and broth was rich.Honestly, I felt the highlight was the beef don with poached egg. The egg and meat were done nicely and when the yolk is mixed with the sauce...perfection!We also ordered the fries. Skip that. Nothing spectacular. They're just fries with nori and bonito flakes. Not worth the price at all.I get we're still in a pandemic, but many restaurants have switched back to using regular bowls and utensils for dine-in. They're still using disposable bowls for their udon and paper trays for appetizers. Mentally, it just cheapens the experience. Kind of makes me feel like I'm eating take-out. It's also not good for the environment with so much waste. I'd give it a solid 4 star rating however I'm going to knock a star down because of their register. It is deceptive. Go fix it. Depending on the receipt, I was given 2 different tip suggestions. See the attached picture. Look. The service was great and the staff worked for their tips, but this is just kind of deceptive.

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Best udon the Bay Area! I highly recommend their uzumakiya udon. Unless you want to consume the oxtail meat itself, their original is quite filling.I highly recommend their appetizers. Their aburi shima saba, chicken karage, and dashi potato fries are delicious. If you have an appetite to only order one appetizer, go for the saba.It's a relatively smaller restaurant in a way where 2 people working is sometimes not enough but 3 people working might be too much. Be patient. They have a lot of takeout orders too.

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