What to order at Koya

Must order
Hot udon with the English breakfast (bacon, egg, mushroom) at brunch, or the kake bukkake at dinner.
Signature dishes
Hot udon with English breakfast, Mushroom udon
Editor tip
Walk-up only. Doors open 12:00; arrive at 11:45 for first sittings without a wait. Closed Sundays.

Japanese Udon tastings, classes and tours in London

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CuisineJapanese Udon
Price££
NeighborhoodSoho
HoursMon 10:00-22:00, Tue 10:00-22:00, Wed 10:00-22:00, Thu 10:00-23:00, Fri 10:00-23:00, Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:00
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Location

Address: 50 Frith Street, London W1D 4SQ

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