Katsuo + Kombu
Udon noodle restaurant · North Panhandle
559 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Highlights
Fukuoka-style udon with chewy noodles and rich dashi broth
Fukuoka-style udon with chewy noodles and rich dashi broth
"At Katsuo + Kombu there’s one clear objective: to slurp down a bowl of udon in record time. The counter-service NoPa restaurant makes their noodles in-house, and the dedication to the art of the chew pays off—just look to the cleaned-out bowls for proof. The curry version is a standout, with wagyu curry mixed into the dashi broth and a garden box’s worth of vegetables." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"In the market for a solo night spent lost in thought? Get it done at Katsuo + Kombu. The NoPa udon shop is built for efficient, one-person meals that may or may not involve crying into a bowl of broth. Sitting near the front windows means you can glare at any passersby who are having a better night than you." - julia chen 1
"Chefs Jiro Lin and Takashi Saito of Hamano Sushi opened this new spot for rich broth and inspired udon after just about giving themselves tennis elbow cracking out noodles at their Noe Valley restaurant. Now guests flock here for bowls of imported wild kombu and tan tan dry udon noodles chockful of kurobuta pork and egg." - Paolo Bicchieri
"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
"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
