Koya Bar

8 Reviews on “Koya Bar”

• Ferry Gondo

  Good place to have udon. The noodle itself was fresh and had a perfect texture to bite. The broth was super clear and heart warming. The pork was delicious and juicy. Really a good bowl of udon.

  February 6, 2020, 12:21 pm

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• Vigikaran Vijayaratnam

  Duck and Waffle is one of Londons highest restaurants and runs 24hours. Trust me when I say this- its packed for all of those 24hours every single day! They have a bar area and a restaurant and its always full! We booked a Sunday Brunch there for Mothers Day and loved it! We ordered their famous Duck and Waffle, Roast Chicken,

  October 31, 2017, 3:52 pm

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• Flo

  Needed something light and warm for dinner (’cause temperature has been dropping). Heard that Koya Bar has one of the best udon in London. Only ordered the Kake Udon (plain udon) with tamago as the addition. The noodle is so chewy. Broth is light but tasty. Tamago is so soft and nice. And the chili powder is quite spicy!

  July 18, 2017, 9:52 pm

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• Voneats

  Koya, Koya Bar, whatever you want to name it but their noodles are one of the best in London! Both hot and cold version is also good. Remember to add the egg! Add on pork belly if you have extra room. voneats.com

  June 17, 2017, 1:35 pm

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• Huiminshere

  Have always heard bout this place but still wasn’t very sure of it. Went in once as I went for movie nearby. Well I have to say Koya completely changed my mind! Didn’t even expect it was such a bomb. I rarely have cravings for udon, so you can imagine when I say this place is good. I had the vegetarian curry udon, my friend had the tempura rice meal. Both were soooo tasty! I’m waiting for my next visit back there now huiminshere.wordpress.com

  January 31, 2017, 5:40 am

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• Miso Hungry

  I woke up with a craving for a Japanese breakfast. I don’t even know what they Japanese typically eat for breakfast but figured it was something I needed. After spending a while searching for where one can find a Japanese restaurant and the same amount of time finding a partner in crime we arrived here way beyond the breakfast cut off time! Guess it’s the thought that counts :)So skipping breakfast and straight onto lunch to start the day we stuck pretty much to a selection of daily specials:Grilled girolles with Onsen Tamago and nettle – poached egg… almost like breakfast – winner!Turbot sashimi with spicy yuzu salt – amazing textureCold Udon with finely sliced pok – perfect for a hot dayMiso coming back here before 12pm when breakfast ends! misohungry.blog

  October 25, 2016, 4:27 pm

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• Vi Vian Woo

  Koya Bar, Frith Street (published 4th February 2016)Koya Bar, Frith Street Koya Bar is a proper Japanese noodle bar. In the night of Soho lights, it sits humbly among the other eateries with their attractive and catchy signs. A black shop front with large glass window and a one door entrance, it would have been easier to keep an eye out for their logo. Did it attract any less customers? No, in fact, queues can build up easily as seating are limited. Koya Bar does not take reservations and you will only be seated when all of your companions have arrived.fish and chips 9.10 served as a starter, small plate, sharing style it is the Koya’s take on English fish and chips. Brilliant! I suspect that the chips were from a sweet vegetable like plantain or sweet potato. It was feather light like the batter on the fish. No vinegar or tomato sauce but served with their dipping sauce of radish and spring onions, it was so delicious that we didn’t stop eating until the plate was empty. kamonabe (duck and vegetable hot pot) 14.30 from a spectator’s view, I thought that they were a little mean on the duck and vegetable. My dining companion confirmed that it had the proper proportion of udon to filling to broth. It was good but the broth was a little on the oily side.hiya-hiya zaru udon tenzaru (cold udon with cold sauce to dip with prawn and vegetable tempura) 13.90 after the fish and chips, I was glad that I chose the tempura to go with my noodles. It was delightfully crispy and each bite into the batter was so satisfying. The kind of batter that possibly every OCD foodie/chef is trying to create at home. I give up, and will just dine here from now on. The assortment of vegetables were all but one slightly undercooked.With Koya Bar, it was more than just the food. The place exudes the Japanese culture of eating and looking around the place for a moment, I could be fooled that we were in Japan. Koya Bar was full and most had their heads down totally engrossed in their bowls of udon, I was quite amazed that a steaming hot broth noodles was favoured equally well in the West as in Asia. I thought it was only the kind of dish only understood by the Asians. Seating by the bar might not be suitable on certain occasions like if you have a crowd of friends or have sharing dishes – but on second thoughts, sitting opposite someone who slurps their noodles is not particularly inviting. I still have to work my way through the menu – udon noodles being the main which comes with different toppings, rice in donburi style and various small plates to choose from. Not to mention that there are specials from time to time. What seemed like a small portion of noodles turned out to be quite filling and with a small plate to share between the two of us, I was full. A good place for simple yet flavoursome food. No desserts served and I did find myself wanting one.Koya Bar exudes a casualness with personality and integrity. It is not the kind of glamorous place with awkward formalities, numerous cutlery, hostile service and an expensive menu that makes you think twice but if I were taken on a date here, I am glad to walk away with the date that knows and has good taste!Will I be back for more? You can certainly count on it! vi-vian.com

  May 5, 2016, 3:49 am

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