Idaten Udon NEX brings authentic Japanese self-service dining to #B1-02 within &JOY Japanese Food Street, sourcing premium udon noodles directly from Japan for customizable bowl experiences. This well-established udon specialty restaurant allows customers to create personalized combinations from soup or cold udon bases, diverse meat options including beef slices, pork slices, and chicken steak, plus innovative fusion creations like Carbonara Udon with onsen tamago and spicy cod roe that blend traditional techniques with contemporary flavors.
The extensive menu showcases affordable options starting from .90 for classic kake udon in clear dashi broth or zaru cold udon with chilled tsuyu sauce, while specialty Idaten Creations feature Japanese rice bowls with tender beef and onsen egg or crispy chicken cutlet with mentaiko mayonnaise. Freshly fried tempura selections ranging from .70-.30 include Jumbo Kani Tempura, Potato Croquette, Enoki mushrooms, Japanese sweet potato, and Ebi Katsu, allowing diners to complete their personalized udon or rice bowl combinations.
The streamlined self-service concept requires customers to order first, select preferred tempura from display counters, and proceed to payment before seating, creating efficient dining experiences perfect for busy NEX shoppers and families. Available through foodpanda and Deliveroo delivery services, Idaten Udon serves as an accessible destination for authentic Japanese comfort food with customizable options that cater to diverse preferences within Serangoon Central's comprehensive Japanese food street experience.
👍🏻 The eatery was clean and bright with plenty of seats.
👍🏻 There was a staff keeping tabs of the empty tables available so diners didn't have to worry about getting a seat.
👍🏻 Orders were prepared quickly.
👎🏻 The limiting factor was the slow cashier.
👎🏻 Tempura was generally oily. The greatest disappointment was the jumbo shrimp fry. The batter was hard and the shrimp had a bitter taste - clear indication of frozen shrimp.
👍🏻 For the price point, the eatery provided a fuss free dining experience with their comforting udon.
👉 Just don't get the tempura. They were nothing close to how Japanese tempura - crispy yet light - should be.
Jack
This fast food udon joint is very popular and attract many youngsters and students probably due to its location in Nex.
Food is really served fast and you get to choose the karaage chicken was quite good not oily, but the rest very average.
Beef udon is good and the broth is light and very drinkable which is what you'd like for udon so you can drink up.
Alas a shame at the end the food return tray was so stacked that we had no where to place the trays.
Positive Reviews
TAN KC
Udon and rice is ok. Price is ok. Free condiments.
You definitely pick some fried food ( tempura ). Really tempted by the super big prawn ( see the length considering I got long fingers).
Over ordered abit so left very full. Udon is nice. Tempura Flour can reduce abit as it Overpower the prawn and meats etc. Either the flour or over ordering make us extremely food.
Eileen Teo (ET Speaks From Home)
Very easy to queue to order udon and got it in no time. love the choices of tempura items (had a few and it was okay).
The tempura sauce dispenser is a bit too forceful. Have to be careful pressing it or stand back.
Not sure if the air con is not strong or the place is warm. A bit uncomfortable sitting in.
overall it is a good experience.
Alvin Lim
Idaten Udon at NEX serves up reliable Japanese udon in a fast-casual setting ideal for mall-goers. Their kake udon showcases the simplicity of good udon – chewy, house-made noodles in a light dashi broth that's subtly flavorful without being overpowering. The curry udon offers a heartier option with its thick, mildly sweet sauce clinging perfectly to the noodles. Tempura sides, particularly the prawn and mixed vegetable kakiage, provide satisfying crunch though the portions lean small. The open kitchen layout adds a lively vibe, and service moves quickly to accommodate the lunch rush. While the menu sticks to classics rather than innovation, the quality is consistent and prices are fair for the location. It won't replace a specialty udon shop for purists, but makes for a convenient and tasty meal when shopping at NEX – just temper expectations for a truly transcendent bowl.
Yeo Yi
Staff was very observant and perceptive. I noticed my partner ordered an onsen egg which I didn’t know was an option and staff proactively offered to ask me if I wanted it as well. 11/10 for excellent customer service, for being observant AND proactive.
Food was good also.
2 sets of beef Niku Udon , with some tempura on the side. Hands down arguably best fried seaweed in the whole of Singapore.
Fish cake however wasn’t up to my taste / preference.
Very wide selection of fried tempura items.
Alexander John Villanueva
This place is packed. We ordered the Carbonara udon and the curry udon. Let me tell you that their curry might be one of the best in SG at this price point. Service was quick. We enjoyed our meal. And i think this is a new go-to for me for a quick Japanese udon fix.
Gladys Teo Le Ya
My new favourite udon place. Quick service, but quite unproductive. Why not just self checkout at a kiosk? Still, the udon is nice. The tempura is not crispy. Seems to be left outside for very long, soggy and cold. Below expectations. Their flat udon is not that good, tastes like guo tiao, the traditional one is better.
Alan Tang
My son recommended us to try the Udon at IDATEN NEX.
There was a small queue when we arrived but it moved smoothly.
We ordered the beef soup udon and the seafood Ikura udon, each with a giant prawn tempura.
I must agree that the soup udon were both delicious and they were not overly priced.
The giant tempura, though a little pricey, was really good. Even though flour was deep fried, the prawn was rather juicy and fresh.
Staff there were helpful when we asked about the food before we placed our orders.
Claire Apple
Stating the obvious - this is no Michelin Star udon 😂 but it’s pretty value for money at that price point.
I didn’t think much of it at first but pleasantly surprised it does the job. Close enough to Tamoya (whose standards have slipped).
There’s a long queue on Fri nights but the staff is prompt and efficient. Overall I’d recommend it as a “does the job” quick casual udon chain!
4 stars because it’s not wow but at least it meets my expectations for the price point
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Udon
BLACK GARLIC TONKOTSU UDON
$11.90
Udon in pork bone broth served with fragrant black garlic oil, pork chashu, black fungus & ramen egg
SPICY GARLIC TONKOTSU UDON
$11.90
Udon in pork bone broth served with fragrant spicy garlic oil, pork chashu, black fungus & ramen egg
Dessert
AZUKI TAIYAKI
$1.20/pc
Taiyaki with mochi skin and sweet red bean filling
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Curry Udon
NIKU CURRY UDON
$13.50
Curry Don
NIKU CURRY DON
$13.50
Udon
NIKU UDON
$10.50
Classic Udon
CLASSIC UDON
$7.90
CLASSIC UDON
$6.90
All-time Favourites
GARLIC CHICKEN UDON
$11.50
PORK KIMCHI UDON
$12.50
KINOKO PORK UDON
$12.50
Don
BEEF SUKIYAKI DON
$10.90
PORK KIMCHI DON
$10.90
CHICKEN KATSU DON
$10.90
Meat-Free
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU
$9.50
Explosion of healthier savoury flavours
MAPO TOFU DON
$9.00
Add on Toppings
KIMCHI
$1.80
AJITAMA EGG (FLAVOURED EGG)
$1.80
ONSEN EGG (HALF-BOILED EGG)
$1.50
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Niku Udon
MENCHI KATSU (CRISPY BEEF PATTY)
$10.50
NIKU UDON
Choice of Meat: Beef, Chicken Steak, Pork
Classic Udon
ONTAMA BUKKAKE UDON
$7.90
KITSUNE UDON
$7.90
ZARU UDON
$6.90
with dipping sauce
KAKE UDON
$6.90
plain soup
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Spring Specials
HAMAGURI BUKKAKE UDON
$11.90
Cold udon in sesame sauce and chilli oil with white clam, onsen egg, grated radish, tomato, corn and seaweed
SAKURA EBI MAZE UDON
$11.90
Sauce based udon with sakura shrimp, prawn, ensen egg, broccoli and seaweed
Sides
SAKURA EBI KAKIAGE
$2.50
Sakura shrimp, tempura, corn and sweet potato fritter
CHIKUWA & EBI ISOBEAGE
$2.00
Fish cake, tempura prawn and seaweed flavoured batter
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Curry Creations
NIKU CURRY UDON
$9.90 / $9.60
Choice of Meat: Beef, Pork, Crispy Chicken
SIMPLY CURRY DON
$6.50
SIMPLY CURRY UDON
$6.90
NIKU CURRY DON
$9.50 / $9.20
Choice of Meat: Beef, Pork, Crispy Chicken
Udon
MENTAI CARBONARA UDON
$11.90
Choice of Ebi, Chicken Steak
GARLIC UDON
$8.90
PORK KIMCHI UDON
$10.90
Don
BEEF SUKIYAKI DON
$9.50
PORK KIMCHI DON
$9.50
CHICKEN KATSU DON
$9.50
Classic Udon
KAMUKURA UDON
$6.90
Dry
KITSUNE UDON
$6.90
ZARU UDON
$5.90
KAKE UDON
$5.90
Spring Splendour
SAKURA EBI MAZE UDON
$11.90
HAMAGURI BUKKAKE UDON
$11.90
Meat-Free Mapo Tofu
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU UDON
$7.90
Sichuan Style
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU DON
$7.50
Sichuan Style
Add on Toppings
KIMCHI
$1.50
AJITAMA EGG (FLAVOURED EGG)
$1.50
ONSEN EGG (HALF-BOILED EGG)
$1.20
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Curry Udon
NIKU CURRY UDON
$13.00
NIKU CURRY UDON
$11.00
NIKU CURRY UDON
$14.90
Curry Don
NIKU CURRY DON
$11.00
NIKU CURRY DON
$14.00
Classic Udon
CLASSIC CURRY UDON
$10.20
Udon
MENTAI CARBONARA UDON
$13.50
GARLIC CHICKEN MAPLE UDON
$11.50
PORK KIMCHI UDON
$12.50
SPICY HAMAGURI MAZE UDON
$11.90
HAMAGURI CREAM UDON
$10.90
Don
BEEF SUKIYAKI DON
$10.90
PORK SUKIYAKI DON
$10.50
TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON
$10.90
Special
SPRINGTIME SYMPHONY
Meat-Free
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU DON
$9.00
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU
$9.50
Add on Toppings
KIMCHI
$1.80
AJITAMA EGG (FLAVOURED EGG)
$1.80
ONSEN EGG (HALF-BOILED EGG)
$1.50
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Tempura Chicken Udon
TERIYAKI TORI TEN BUKKAKE UDON
$10.90
Udon and teriyaki tempura chicken with pink tartar and sesame sauce
SPICY TORI TEN BUKKAKE UDON
$10.90
Udon and tempura chicken with pink tartar, sesame sauce and garlic chili oil
Tempura Chicken Donburi
TERIYAKI TORI TEN DON
$10.50
Rice and teriyaki tempura chicken with pink tartar
Sides/Appetizers
TARTAR TORI TEN
$3
Desserts
POTATO CHEESE MOCHI (1PC)
$1.80
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Udon
MENTAL CARBONARA UDON
$13.50
GARLIC CHICKEN MAZE UDON
$11.50
PORK KIMCHI UDON
$12.50
KINOKO PORK UDON
$12.50
Don
BEEF SUKIYAKI DON
$10.90
PORK KIMCHI DON
$10.90
MENTAI CHICKEN KATSU DON
$10.90
Add on Toppings
KIMCHI
$1.80
AJITAMA EGG (FLAVOURED EGG)
$1.80
ONSEN EGG (HALF-BOILED EGG)
$1.50
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Mapo Tofu
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU DON
$7.50
Explosion of healthier savoury flavours. Made with Quorn Gluten-Free Minced Meat.
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU UDON
$7.90
Sichuan Style. Made with Quorn Gluten-Free Minced Meat.
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Kanitama Ankake Delights
BEEF KANITAMA ANKAKE UDON
$10.90
Beef Kanitama Ankake Udon
KANITAMA ANKAKE UDON
$13.90
Sweet, subtly briny flavour
ZUWAIGANI (SNOW CRAB)
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Main Dishes
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU DON
$7.50
Explosion of healthier savoury flavours. Made with Quorn Gluten-Free Minced Meat. Meat-free.
MEAT-FREE MAPO TOFU UDON
$7.90
Sichuan Style. Made with Quorn Gluten-Free Minced Meat. Meat-free.
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Salad
KAMO SALAD
$6.90
Smoked duck, walnut, ricotta cheese, blackcurrent jam & assorted lettuce with Japanese shoyu dressing
CAESAR SALAD
$4.90
Bacon, croutons, assorted lettuce & parmesan cheese. with cheese dressing
