"A meal at Katsuo + Kombu is always hassle-free, which is what Mondays call for. Casually stroll into this Japanese noodle counter in NoPa, and prepare to receive a bowl 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 udon counters in town. There are both hot and cold options, like the spicy tan tan dry noodles or the fukuoka signature with a broth so rich it’ll make you feel like you won the lottery. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong