Udon Restaurants in Southern California

Southern California offers a massive variety of outdoor activities. For those who prefer the surf, there's para-sailing, surfing, snorkeling and more. For those who like their feet on the ground, the Santa Monica Mountains provide loads of hiking trails such as those at Will Rogers State Park. There's even skiing in SoCal as near as Big Bear. A day on the waves, trails or slopes is bound to work up an appetite. If you are looking for Japanese noodles, there are a few Southern California restaurants that serve up a steaming bowl of Japanese noodles called udon.

Kotohira

The handmade noodles are the house specialty at Kotohira. This restaurant also has bento boxes, ramen, soba noodles, tempura and other basic Japanese fare. This local South Bay noodle house in Gardena also is a great deal. As of November 2009, you can get a bowl of udon for $6.95, while it can cost up to $15 elsewhere. Kotohira also gives guests complimentary iced oolong tea and pickled daikon radish.

1747 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 323-3966

Fukada

Fukada has everything from udon to sushi. Although it serves a variety of Japanese food, it is known throughout Orange County for its soba noodles and udon. As of November 2009, its meals are about $10 a plate. It serves a variety of sushi rolls and other entrees such as seafood salad, which has a curry twist. Be ready to wait. This is a very popular restaurant and usually has about a 20-minute wait.

8683 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 341-0111

Yashima

Located in LA's Sawtelle area, which is known for all things Japanese, Yashima holds the title for the best noodles on the block. It offers an extensive selection of hot and cold udon as well as ramen and soba noodles. Its menu prices range from $6 to $12, as of November 2009. If you are not in the mood for noodles, you can choose from other entrees such as grilled fish or even bento boxes. While Yashima doesn't offer sushi, it is a great place to load up on carbs for the active days ahead.

11301 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-5297

Article Written By Jamie Latta

Jamie Latta is a writer in Los Angeles with over five years of professional writing experience. Her recent editorial work has appeared in The Hollywood Weekly. She's also a screenwriter. Her teleplays have been produced on the Hallmark Channel. Latta is also a copywriter who has worked in print, web and radio.

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