
Koya is a Japanese udon noodle bar that first opened in Soho in 2010, specializing in freshly made udon noodles and dashi with simple, paired back interiors. Koya serves Head Chef Shuko’s udon, donburi and authentic Japanese small plates from breakfast through to dinner at three London locations.

I ordered some vegetable tempura - or yasai ten mori. Never had a whole tempura pepper. Overall, though, the veggies were light and crisp.

I also did a cold udon with hot broth. I loved how firm the cold noodles were, and the chewiness of udon is my favorite.

Plus a few extra toppings to customize the udon to your liking.

Grade: A