Udon Kaisha (Sushi & Noodles)

Um, Yes please! This was delightful and unexpected. First off, The food was large proportions and so fresh so tasty. The single sushi roll itself was about double the size of a normal roll very filling. I boxed up the main dish hardly even touched it. And have another full meal for later. Came for lunch and look forward to coming back for dinner.

My husband and I ate lunch here for the first time and we were very happy with our experience! The restaurant is very clean, service is friendly and the food was delicious. Our sushi didn’t taste fishy at all, very fresh and flavorful and our ramen had great flavor as well and didn’t taste overly salty like ramen broth at certain places can be! Highly recommend!

Excellent food, and good service, the sushi was fresh and tasted very good, the meat of my steak teriyaki lacked a little more cooking but it was solved quickly by the restaurant staff, I appreciate the speed, maybe next time I should specify how much I want the meat cooked. I will come back later! 😋

Oh what a nice surprise !!!! Our destination was a nearby restaurant. When we arrived they told us the kitchen was closed. So as soon as we got out we noticed this small Japanese restaurant and made a quick executive decision to eat there. We ordered some sushi platters they not only looked beautiful, but we're also delicious in addition we ordered a combo fried rice oh my God it was to die for. Also had teriyaki chicken, soup and Sichuan beef all incredible. Yes we will definitely recommend this place. And we will defitnely return for more delights.

Super cute atmosphere! The sushi presentation was beautiful and we had great service!

I got the beef drunken noodles and they were very delicious! Similar to chow fun. Really great service too. These pictures are taken after I had eaten quite a bit, they have big portions!

I hate leaving a 1-star review but this is some of the worst sushi I’ve ever had. Maybe the ramen here is good and maybe it’s better in person but the takeout was so bad. The miso soup had no flavor, the spring rolls were so doughy and soggy, they tasted and looked frozen, and the sushi had no flavor. Even the wasabi had no flavor. The specialty rolls that cost $16 were dry and flavorless and the basic rolls had barely any fish. My eel avocado roll was almost completely avocado (I attached a picture).

Great sushi and ramen here. The fish meat is very fresh and is better than most of sushi restaurants we have visited. Nice and clean restaurant. The owner and chef offered top notch service just nice as the Boulder, CO. We came a bit late. They didn’t get us out and even offered a plate of free chef’s secret stewed lamb. When they knew we are visitors, they walked through us several popular sites in the CO. Definitely we will come back again. Love Boulder and people here.

Really a 3 1/2. Nice and fresh. Clean and simple. Not fancy. Had tuna tartar pretty good. Soup pretty good. Overall enjoyed it. However I am not sure this would be a go to place. Maybe a quick lunch spot on a work break.

Ordered the Hana sushi roll. It comes with shrimp tempura, cucumber, spicy crunch tuna & tobiko. I modified the roll with no tobiko. It tasted good and the presentation was pretty. Also ordered some garlic edamame which was delicious and seasoned perfectly. I enjoyed the dine in experience. Pop music playing in the background and the decor is modern with cute artwork on the walls. Service was fast and friendly, clean restaurant, and plenty of parking outside. Great place, I will be coming back to try some of the other sushi rolls.

The sushi is outstanding and the presentation is wonderful. The service is quick and easy. The ambiance is bright and full of culture. Food: 5 Stars Service: 4 Stars Ambiance: 4 stars

My absolute favorite sushi/ ramen spot! I recently moved up to the north side of town and I finally find my go to. Reasonably priced, beautiful aesthetics, and friendly service. The spicy pork ramen is my favorite and the drunken noodles do not disappoint. I have enjoyed everything I've ever ordered here!

It was -5 degrees in the midst of a cold December evening. All I could think about was ramen. This voice in my head was like ramen, Ramen, RAMEN! So after investigating a few different places I went to Udon Kashi for their ramen. It was rather Devine in flavor and texture. Besides the ramen being tasty, the host was super helpful with helping me pick out the right ramen. She was funny too! Give them a fair shake and let me know what you think!

This gem serves the closest version of chicken katso curry this side of Japan. There are many imitations, but no duplicators. In a blind taste test, they would be a contender for sure. They serve up some tasty delights and fill your far east cravings. The service is friendly enough, sometimes dismissive, but they are trying really hard. The ramen is tasty and as spicy as you like. The sushi experience is a pure delight!

Good food, nice service and cute atmosphere. I had the sushi lunch which was wonderful and quite a bit of food! The fish was tender and fresh, miso soup was tasty and my favorite carrot salad dressing. My son had the ramen - said it was wonderful and even brought the left overs home for dinner. Wonderful experience - glad we know about this gem now!

Service was good, very attentive. Food was as expected on a random Friday 2:30 PM. They prepared it fresh. The place was clean, bathroom was also clean. A clean bathroom is a reflection of a clean kitchen. They have other restaurants beside the complex and it's very competitive, but they managed to stay afloat. Four stars for me.

I had high hopes for Udon Kaisha, but I was left sorely unimpressed. The good: you can place your order online. The Udon meal was pretty good. My husband had zero complaints about it. For a Saturday afternoon pickup, they weren't busy at all. The bad: I ordered the tofu teriyaki dinner, but to my dismay, they left out the key ingredient: the teriyaki! I tried picking at the veggies, but they were still pretty fresh/crunchy as opposed to being steamed like they're supposed to be. The rice was the only thing they didn't mess up for my meal. I opted to skip dinner that night until I could rectify the situation. After buying some sauce for the tofu the next day, my meal got better. It just sucks that I couldn't enjoy it that evening. The meh: I ordered some California rolls to see how they do their sushi. (If you can't do a good CA roll, I'm not even going to bother experimenting with the rest of the menu) Overall the roll was okay. It wasn't bad nor omg-amazing, it was just okay. You only get 6 pieces as opposed to the traditional 8, but I digress.

Ive tried alot of other places for japanese cuisine and i think this might be my favorite, the atmosphere was not to flashy not too dull very welcoming! And the best service ive had so far, the server was very polite! I got tonkotsu ramen, and it was done very well 9/10 Sushi i ordered was good and very aesthetically pleasing, i had rainbow, and black dragon! Very delicious and the yellowtail melted in my mouth! Def a nice spot to bring friends along with!

Great options for sushi and ramen! The inside was nice as well. I would like to come back and try the udon. Service was great.

An amazing local, hole in the wall gem of Lafayette! Portions are generous and I love the cat decor inside!

We've had good experiences before in the past. Not sure if there was an ownership change or what. Different, younger couple working there, and the decor has changed a bit. The first thing I noticed is that the service is quite leisurely. I observed others standing for quite some time before being addressed and it felt a smidge on the longer side before we were able to order. The table next to me sat for a very long time before ordering. Excusable and I understand when it's a mom and pop shop with limited staff, I can be patient. My kid ordered a ramen. They got their order first and then it was another 15 minutes before I got my order. Weird and awkward. Also, I could've overlooked this. BUT, my kid's ramen had udon noodles and that's not what they ordered. I flagged the server and mentioned this and she took it back w/o any issue. We got the replacement ramen -- which their ramen noodles are super skinny and very different from any ramen noodles we've ever had anywhere else. Also excusable. NOT excusable, when she brought the replacement ramen, she ARGUED with us and insisted that my kid said "with udon noodles," which couldn't be because they've never had udon in their life and would never have ordered that. I confess my kid could speak up and maybe there was a language barrier too. But it sucked to have her basically lecturing us for what could've been a simple fix. A MAJOR sanitation red flag: at each table there is a canister of communal reusable chopsticks and unwrapped disposable straws. The chopsticks were facing upwards and downwards, so when you go to grab your chopsticks, you are touching the mouth-touching parts of a bunch of other chopsticks. I tried to fish for only the ones that were facing down. The straws, on the other hands, were bendy ones and the bendy parts were facing up, so the mouthpieces were all in everyone else's grasp. GROSS.

THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!. Not only is the place absolutely beautiful and the service was so friendly I saw one of the workers help a wheelchair user out the door. We ordered two spicy pork ramens and the volcano roll and it only came out to 40??! The prices are great and we left full and satisfied

Very friendly service and great food.. their special rolls are very good and fresh. Cozy and clean ambiance.

I've been here several times now. I keep returning because the food is just that good! I rarely give a restaurant 5 stars, but this one definitely deserves it. Restaurant - The interior is typical Japanese style eating. Not super comfortable, but enough. The place is clean and well decorated. My only complaint to the restaurant itself is the choice of music. They play elevator music that about puts you to sleep while you're eating. Given the rest of the atmosphere, I would actually appreciate some Japanese music, or at least something a little more lively than what they're playing anyway...lol Food - Now here's where they shine here! Everything is homemade, I asked and that's what I was told anyway. However, it does taste very good! I always get the Tonkotsu Ramen because I favor Pork Broth. And since I don't care for Bamboo, I always ask to have it replaced with something, and they always accommodate with a smile. The portion sizes are similar to what I've had at most other ramen places, a nice BIG bowl with plenty of broth, and plenty of fillings to make sure you'r full by the end. The sides are a little pricey for what you get, but the main dish is definitely worth it. Service - The service here is excellent! Whether you're eating in or getting to go, they always service with a smile and do everything they can to ensure you're satisfied. I even ordered online once and accidentally put the wrong pickup time so I ended up arriving 20min before my order said I would; they acknowledged that and still prepared my food right away! I only waited a few minutes and I was given my order, still yet, with a smile (and an apology from me). I recommend this place to anyone I know in the area, and I will definitely be a repeat customer!

Been back here twice now for the Nabeyaki udon. The udon is cooked really well, Al dente. Not only that but the broth is very flavorful and the portions are a lot for the price point. Will be back multiple times this winter as the broth leaves me warm and nourishes!

I am very pleased with this delicious strip mall find! This is a wonderful spot for Japanese comfort food. I was craving ramen and I'm happy to report that the ramen here is delicious. The broth was rich and the noodles were just done enough. My dining partner ordered the tofu Katsu and it was very good. Surprisingly it was a lot of food! It came with 2 big tofu steaks, rice, and a sweet dipping sauce. I'm glad it also came with a few vegetables to balance out the dish. This is a great place for omnivores, pescatarians, and vegetarians alike. They do serve alcohol (beer, sake, and wine). Overall, 5/5 stars!

It's always warm and welcoming. We love the miso soup and vegetarian selections. It's a convenient and walkable location, and the aroma is appetizing.

I loved this spot so much. The sushi was so delish and the presentation was so cute. The service was amazing and I will definitely be back whenever I'm in Lafayette again

Everything we had was delicious! There were plenty of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu, and the staff was more than accommodating with our vegan requests. Highly recommend!

This is my favorite sushi place! The best rolls are here. Also love the chicken katsu.

Store was clean, service was great. Taste-wise, i have had better. The main menu foods taste really good (i would give 4.5), but the sides that come are very disappointing. For a store that was open more than 10 years, it must be new or stubborn owners, or they are just not interested in the menus. I really think the store could be one of the best in Colorado with some menu developments. (Using cheaper ingredients that work with the main food rather than just throwing everything together would be great)

I liked the tempura, we ordered lunch specials chicken teriyaki with veggies, soup & rice; it ended up being 2 meals in one the tempura is impressive. I cannot eat shrimp, only veggies and they made more veggies for us in exchange for no shrimp.

This place is so delish! I didn't know what to expect but the service was great, and the salmon tasted fresh and perfectly charred / perfect amount of teriyaki. The udon broth was perfect also!!! Will definitely be back here :)

Did not have the most excellent experience here unfortunately. The restaurant, although small, does have the potential for a cozy vibe. However, it is a bit dirty, too bright, and not well decorated. They had two greeters/waiters, a women who was friendly but not completely attentive, and, like other reviewers have said, a ten year old boy. I have been to plenty of family run eateries, but these folks need to stop using their child as an employee. This is illegal and wrong. The seaweed salad was fine bit with a confusing tomato on the side. The cucumber roll was not crispy and rather poor quality vegetables used. The temporah roll was average. The rice on both rolls was very dry. 6/10 but terrible about the kid.

The most authentic Japanese food I have ever had in North Colorado! Every dish was beautifully plated and the taste was just fantastic. I would highly recommend to anyone. The interior of the restaurant is clean, newly furnished with modern comfortable furniture, and a classic Japanese vibe.

The food was delicious. I was with a friend who hadn't had japanese food before and he loved it. The atmosphere was great

Amazing find!! After living in Lafayette for over a year, we finally found our sushi spot!! Little amazing family business. MUST CHECK IT OUT!!

This was our first and last time. My first clue should have been the other honest Yelpers, my second should have been the expired chile oil, and my the third should have been the cook in the back wearing flip flops and a tank top. Oh yeah, let me get to the food. Nope. The soup had hints of Campbell's chicken noodle broth and the noodles were very soft. The noodles were overcooked or they were hanging out in a hot pot ALL DAY. The pork was obviously at least two days old (I know my pork) but let me tell you about the hard boiled egg, the egg white was hardly an egg white, it was more of a light brown. This would only happen from sitting in broth for more than 8 hours. The egg white absorbs the broth and changes color. This was my experience. I couldn't eat this again even if I was literally starving. I would rather go hunt for squirrels.

incredible place!!! food is amazing, staff are nice, highly recommend for lunch or a cute date night. will definitely be coming back!! (update: I am paying with my credit card and it gets declined because the chip and bar is scratched (totally my fault) and they swipe my card like 20 times and they put it in manually and it finally worked but they were so incredibly patient and kind with me. They are the sweetest people ever on top of the food being incredible. highly recommend for everyone, i'm definitely going back there!!!!)

Good service and good ramen! We also had a philly roll which was great! The waiter was friendly and attentive and helped us clean up spilled water.

Udon Kaisha is a cute family-owned establishment with super friendly service. I got it into my head last evening that I really wanted both ramen and sushi, and Udon Kaisha fit the bill. Not only that, this place has the real-deal takoyaki, meaning there's octopus rather than a substitute. Yum! I ordered the House Special Ramen, and my husband ordered the Spicy Pork Ramen. Mine had a clear shoyu (soy sauce) broth, with a few slices of slightly bland chashu and satisfyingly al dente ramen. We're sorry to report that the Spicy Pork Ramen was not in the least bit spicy, though it hits the spot if you want a warm bowl of noodles to fill the tummy on a cold winter night. We decided to forego the nigiri since it was our first time there, and this *is* a landlocked state. Instead, we decided on dressed-up "sushi" in the form of a firecracker roll, which is a deep-fried spicy tuna and avocado roll with a spicy sauce. Again, this wasn't spicy at all, but it sure was tasty while it was fresh out of the fryer. For our infant, we ordered him a kid's size chashu bowl, with sauce-drizzled rice, veggies, and pork belly with waaaay too much fat and not enough of the lean parts of pork belly we were hoping to feed him. Luckily, he didn't eat much of it. It's a solid pick for some Japanese food if you happen to be nearby. We're hoping to come back for that takoyaki and to try some of the other sushi rolls.

Usually prefer thai, but this place is amazing! Very clean restaurant, friendly staff. Best menu and so many good food choices!

Bad service, I saw 3 customers leave. She offered a job to one of the people trying to eat. We waited almost 45 minutes to eat. The food was not it. If you got time to kill and don't mind waiting go for it. Way too much cabbage on the ramen. Sushi was not even the right ones we ordered. They were all just California rolls. Simple dishes. On top of that other people that walked in after us. Got served before we did. Never again. Not to mention the rice tasted like it was 3 days old.

Updating to say that if you want some fried shrimpies, go for the coconut shrimp appetizer.

I hate to give a bad review for any business but regarding these guys just don't. I ate here a few years ago and was not impressed one bit. Today a friend was in from out of town and he wanted sushi so we walked over to Kaisha. In short the food was not good or fresh, the sushi rice tasted funny. I got sick Immediately after I left. Do yourself a favor and find someplace else to eat...

Such a lovely hidden gem Japanese restaurant that everyone must try! The inside of the restaurant is so clean with sleek modern furniture. The food is exquisitely displayed and tastes delicious! Not to mention all the prices on the menu are such a good deal for the quality of food you get. Everything we ordered was extremely tasty. Loved Udon Kaisha and would highly recommend!

Udon Kaisha is a small, locally owned Japanese place in Lafayette. And it is the best Japanese food in the surrounding area! I LOVE this place. The food is fresh and it's the most authentic Japanese food you can get. Some of our favorites: -- Karaage (fried chicken app) -- Vegetable Chirashi Bowl (almost like "vegetable sushi" bowl, just a bunch of really tasty veggies over sushi rice) -- Nabeyaki Udon (noodle soup) Great for kids and families, they also have Japanese beer available (Sapporo).

They are open for to go orders during this pandemic. i dont know who reported that they are closed its is not true. I repeat UDon Kaisha Is OPEN for business. Please support this family owned business during this trying times!!! Food is of good value.

I have not tried ramen since I came to CO in December. We all finally went and this place was in the right location for us. The server was definitely 9 yrs old and had no idea how to take our order. The ramen was not really that good either. If that's what you're searching for I recommend going elsewhere. If it looks like your preferred options are on the menu, they are at least going to be cheap.

Save the 9.75 and just buy a pack of ramen at king soopers. No flavor in that or the watered down teriyaki.

A cute little cafe with authentic tasting Japanese food. The prices are low so I expected small portions, but it was more than I could eat! My family had udon and I had a tonkatsu bento box, stuffed with vegetables,rice, norimaki, and crab Rangoon. The miso soup and sauces taste homemade. Friendly and quiet service. We will happily come back!

I dined at Udon Kaisha during lunch time recently. The waitperson was 100% better. That was appreciated. Bento box was super good. However, there was an issue with price inconsistency at the end. Price of the exact same meal I had during previous visit in December was almost twice as much. No change in prices on menu. Blank space where price of my specific meal would normally be. It truly made no sense. The owner came out and pointed at various items inside and on the back side of the menu. I clearly stated that I ordered this from the bento box section of the lunch menu. The blank space where the price should be was indeed confusing. In the end there was no logical explanation or compromise. I suppose I should feel lucky that I apparently got such a great deal in December. Still absolutely love their food.

Felt like sushi for lunch today and the reviews and lunch specials brought us in. The customer service was great and it seemed like the other clients were regulars. Overall it was just ok though. I found the lunch specials really lacking. The Catepillar Roll, not on the lunch menu was good, but not very cold. I have a particular distant for warm sushi. I wouldn't be upset not to stop in here again.

I was so happy to hear of an actual authentic Ramen place close by, I just had to order it right away. I have eaten my fair share of Japanese cuisine and have my fave Pho places. Happy news. The food was cooked to perfection. No complaints there. Bad news. Everything was under seasoned. Everything. I made some sauces for the Yakitori but I should not have to do that. The gyzoya, while cooked perfectly, has some bland sauce too. The broth for the ramen was just meh. I think if this place steps it up in quality and adventuresome seasonings, they will be a huge hit. I'll go back again to try something different. Maybe a Bento Box as suggested by another Yelper. For now, my money is on Sakura in Longmont. But Udon Kaisha, you are worth another look. また会いましょう！

I've been here twice and can't figure it why it's so under the radar. Slices are truly fresh and satisfying. The rolls are imaginative but high quality ingredients. Staff is very friendly and efficient. After my meals here, I feel so contented.

Three Cheers for Groupon! My bf bought the groupon because we just love trying new places and WOW were we not disappointed. We had such a lovely meal here! Started with the miso and tempura which were good. Not unlike what you get other places. Their rolls were fresh and delicious! We had the Bangkok with was spicy, light, and so fresh with the cilatron and jalapeno! Also ordered the jumbo spider roll and the soft shell crab in there was close your mouth and savor good!! We had just come from working out and didn't want to order dessert but did so we could hit our Groupon total and WOWWWW talk about divine intervention. We got the Mango Rangoons per the server recommendation and HOLY SWEET BABY JESUS was that good! I wanted to hate them since I had just spent an hour working out but we were literally stabbing each others hands with forks over who got the last one. I love love love when restaurants surprise me. They were freaking amazing!! Suggestion for the owner: Put them on your regular menu..not just as a monthly special! These are the reason we'll be coming back over and over again!! Excellent meal all around!

If you don't like Udon Kaisha, you don't like Japanese cuisine. Simply the best Japanese food in the area. Don't waste your time and money elsewhere. Prices are incredibly reasonable, service is prompt, and the food is on another level.

I will first preface this: There are most likely things here you WON'T like. HOWEVER, for what they do, the location, and the price, you cannot beat these folks in Lafayette. The tempura is fantastic. Flavorful and mastfully fried. Great portion size and we've never had any bad sushi here. Maybe the person who mentioned too much cream cheese in their roll should try the negiri or sashimi. Great ramen and the noodles can be a little rough, but broth and apps are all tasty. Go support your local ramen shop!