Katsuo & Kombu

The Casual Weeknight Dinner Guide

"A meal at Katsuo + Kombu is always hassle-free. Show up any weeknight to this NoPa noodle house, walk up to the counter, and simply order a bowl of some of the best udon in the city. Their Fukuoka-style udon is made from scratch, and the noodles are slightly thinner and chewier than the ones you’ll find at most of the udon counters in town. We can’t promise that a line won’t form outside during the peak diner rush, but regardless, this bowl of broth is worth it. There are both hot and cold options, like the tan tan dry noodles or the fukuoka signature with a broth so rich it made us feel like we won the lottery. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway