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Self-Service Udon RE&S Group Mix & Match

Idaten Udon

📍 4 locations in Singapore 🍜 Udon · Tempura · Donburi · Soba 💰 Casual · From S$6.90
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Highlights

Concept
Self-service: choose udon → pick tempura → pay → eat
Noodles
Japan-imported udon + new gluten-free Juwari Soba
Value
Udon from S$6.90 · Tempura from S$1.50 · Build your bowl

About

RE&S Group's self-service udon concept. Cafeteria-style: pick a tray, order udon, choose tempura from the counter, pay, grab condiments, sit down. Fast, interactive, fun.

Japan-imported noodles — bouncy, smooth. Menu: kake, zaru, curry, mentaiko carbonara, garlic chicken mazemen. New 2025: gluten-free Juwari Soba from 100% Hokkaido buckwheat. Tempura counter with ebi, soft-shell crab, pumpkin, and more.

Recommended For

Udon Lovers Quick Lunch Families Tempura Fans Gluten-Free (Soba) Solo Dining

Signature Dishes

Curry Udon
COMFORT BOWL
Niku Curry Udon

Thick udon in Fond de Veau curry — Japanese fusion curry with dashi. Choose pork, chicken, beef, or menchi katsu.

from S$10.90
Mentaiko Carbonara Udon
INSTAGRAM HIT
Mentai Carbonara Udon

Creamy carbonara + spicy mentaiko on smooth udon. With chicken or ebi. Fusion that works — creaminess meets umami.

~S$12.90
Tempura counter
BUILD YOUR OWN
Mix & Match Tempura

The fun part: golden tempura laid out for you to pick. Ebi, soft-shell crab, pumpkin, chicken katsu, and more. S$1.50-3.50 each.

S$1.50–3.50/piece

Menu & Pricing

ItemPriceNotes
Kake Udon
Plain udon in clear dashi broth
S$6.90Simplest bowl
Zaru Udon
Cold udon with chilled tsuyu dipping sauce
S$6.90Refreshing
Niku Curry Udon
Fond de Veau curry · choice of protein
from S$10.90Comfort food
Mentai Carbonara Udon
Creamy carbonara + mentaiko · chicken or ebi
~S$12.90Instagram hit
Garlic Chicken Maze Udon
Dry mixed udon · garlic chicken · savoury
~S$11.90Dry style
Pirikara Tonyu Udon
Spicy soy milk-based broth · protein choice
S$12.902025 special
Juwari Soba (NEW)
100% Hokkaido buckwheat · gluten-free · fresh daily
from S$12Geneo only
Tempura (pick from counter)
Ebi, soft-shell crab, pumpkin, chicken katsu, etc.
S$1.50–3.50Mix & match
Beef Sukiyaki Don
Beef rice bowl
~S$12Non-noodle

* Prices subject to GST. Free flow iced water. Condiments: tempura sauce, sesame, chilli, tempura bits.

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Practical Info

Locations
4 locations — NEX (Serangoon), Jurong Point (&JOY Japanese Food Street), Anchorvale Village (Sengkang), GENEO (Science Park)
Hours
Generally 11am–10pm daily · GENEO: 11am–8:30pm
Service style
Self-service cafeteria: tray → udon → tempura → pay → condiments → sit
Delivery
Online ordering via idatenudon.com.sg · GrabFood, foodpanda
Group
RE&S Group (also: Ichiban Boshi, Ichiban Sushi, Yakiniku-GO, Sushi-GO)
Loyalty
RE&S Rewards — earn & redeem across all RE&S brands

Dietary Info

Not Halal Gluten-free soba (GENEO) Vegetarian tempura options Free flow iced water

Your Dining Journey

1

Pick Up a Tray & Order Your Udon

Queue moves fast. Choose your udon style at the first station: hot broth, cold, dry, or curry. Noodles prepared immediately.

2

Pick Your Tempura

The tempura counter is the highlight. Golden items on display: ebi, soft-shell crab, pumpkin, chicken katsu. Pick as many as you want. This is where 'your style' comes alive.

3

Condiments & Enjoy

After paying: condiments station — tempura sauce, sesame, chilli, tenkasu (tempura bits). Free iced water. Queue to seat in 3-5 mins. Tip: tenkasu in the broth is addictive.

Find a Location

4 locations: NEX (Serangoon), Jurong Point (&JOY), Anchorvale Village (Sengkang), GENEO (Science Park, exclusive Juwari Soba).

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Editor's Note

Fills a genuine gap — few dedicated udon specialists in Singapore. The cafeteria format is fun, the Japan-imported noodles are noticeably better, and the tempura counter is the highlight. Curry udon and mentaiko carbonara are flavour standouts. New gluten-free soba at GENEO is a smart addition.

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How to Visit

Most outlets are located in major shopping malls across Singapore, easily accessible by MRT. No reservations are needed — simply walk in. During peak lunch hours (12:00–1:30pm) and dinner hours (6:00–7:30pm), expect short waiting times at popular outlets.

Understanding the Cuisine

Japanese cuisine is built on core principles that elevate even the simplest dishes. Umami — the fifth taste — is central. Balance is everything. Presentation matters. Seasonality drives the menu.

Sanuki Udon: Japan's Most Beloved Noodle

While ramen gets most of the international attention, udon is arguably Japan's most beloved everyday noodle. Sanuki udon — the style Idaten specialises in — comes from Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, where udon culture is so deeply embedded that the prefecture is nicknamed 'Udon Prefecture'. What makes Sanuki udon distinct is its firm, bouncy, almost springy texture (known as koshi) and its smooth, glossy surface that slides effortlessly when you slurp. The noodles are thicker than ramen, with a satisfying chew that rewards slower eating. At Idaten, the udon is served in various styles: kake udon (hot broth), zaru udon (cold with dipping sauce), curry udon, and tempura udon. For diners who find ramen too rich or heavy, udon offers a lighter, cleaner alternative that is equally satisfying. The broth for hot udon is typically a clean dashi — kelp and bonito — that lets the wheat flavour of the noodle shine through.

Ordering Tips for First-Timers

Start with the signature dish — it is the item the kitchen has perfected and the reason the chain built its reputation. If dining with friends, order a variety to share and discover favourites together. Lunch sets typically offer 20-30% better value than à la carte ordering. Follow the restaurant's social media for seasonal promotions and limited-time specials. Most outlets accept walk-ins only, so arriving at 11:30am or after 1:30pm avoids the worst lunch queues.

Udon vs Ramen: A Quick Guide

Singapore is awash in ramen — but udon remains underrepresented, which makes Idaten's offering all the more valuable. For diners who find ramen too rich, udon is the elegant alternative.

The Koshi Factor: What Makes Great Udon

In Japanese udon culture, there is a single word that separates good udon from great udon: koshi (腰). At Idaten Udon, the Sanuki tradition means noodles are made with strong koshi — thick, glossy, and springy.

When to Choose Udon Over Ramen

Choose udon when: you want a lighter meal that will not leave you sleepy, you prefer clean wheat flavour over rich pork broth, you enjoy chewy texture as much as flavour, you are eating before an active afternoon, or the Singapore heat makes heavy ramen feel wrong. Choose ramen when: you want maximum richness and depth, you crave pork bone collagen, you prefer thinner noodles, or comfort is your priority over lightness. Both are great — but knowing when each shines makes you a better Japanese food diner. Idaten Udon exists to serve the many occasions when udon is the right call.