1 hr wait for Udon Shin Tokyo in physical queue?

Finally tried the much-hyped SHIN UDON in Japan and, honestly, the wait was real! 🇯🇵

Visited in December 2023, endured a 3-hour wait – 2 hours virtually and 1 hour in person. Initial step: register your email for a queue number; they call you back as you approach your turn. Then, brace for the final wait in the physical queue to enter the restaurant.

Tip: Arrive 30 mins early before they open to get a queue number and explore the area while you wait! The wait did not feel that long for me as I had time to visit the Tsukiji Fish Market with the virtual queue number.

✨Highlights:

⚫️Carbonara Udon- perfectly balanced flavours, though a bit on the salty side and the Bacon tempura was MIND-BLOWING!

⚫️Cheese Tempura - melty but a bit dry with the tempura batter.

⚫️Nagamo Cold Udon - wasn't my thing due to the cold and slimy texture of seaweed. BUTTTTTT the ⚫️Assortment of Tempura - stole the show with the juicy shrimp, fresh veggies and crispy and light tempura batter!

Overall rating, a solid 8/10. This was not the best meal for me in Japan, but oh-so-memorable! Miss that Carbonara Udon already OMG 🥹 If you're in Tokyo, give it a shot! No time for the queue? Opt for delivery or takeout. 🍜✨

📍 SHIN UDON, Tokyo

Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Yoyogi, 2 Chome−20−16 相馬ビル １F

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