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⇨ Katsuo Udon
If you visit Katsuo Udon’s original shop in Cheung Sha Wan, chances are that there’ll be a long, snaking queue of people waiting for their handmade udon noodles. However, Kwun Tong-based office workers will be glad to know that the second branch is far more low-key—perfect for quick weekday lunches! The menu is extremely customisable and comprises 17 cold and hot options (starting from $68), as well as loads of extras like grilled mackerel and chicken, enoki mushrooms wrapped in beef, and tempura.
The udon is served in soup or your choice of dipping sauce—besides the original, you can also choose seaweed, barley, or coffee-flavoured sauce—and some options even come with flavoured noodles. If you enjoy Katsuo’s udon and fancy taking some home to experiment with a dipping sauce of your own creation, they also offer packages of their noodles—or better yet, join one of their udon-making classes!
Katsuo Udon, Shop O, 11/F, Block 3, Camelpaint Building, 60 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong | (+852) 5226 2241