Singapore's udon scene has matured well beyond fast-service counters, with dedicated specialists handcrafting Sanuki, inaniwa and Tokyo-style flat (himokawa) noodles daily, alongside recent buzzy imports straight from Japan. You'll find bowls across the island — from Orchard's premium dining to affordable food-court chains in the CBD and heartlands — spanning hot kake and curry broths, cold zaru and tsukemen-style dipping sets, and stir-fried yaki udon. A handful of outlets are halal-certified, though most Japanese udon spots serve pork or dashi-based broths, so it is always worth confirming ahead if this matters to you.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Udon Shin Japanese (Udon) · $$$
The Tokyo-born udon specialist's first overseas outlet, known for handmade noodles and a rich carbonara udon topped with bacon tempura.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $$$ · ~$15–$42++ per bowl
- Must-try: Carbonara Udon, Premium Tempura Kake Udon, Tempura Zaru Udon
- Where: 391 Orchard Road, #B2-32 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Singapore 238872
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm
- Halal: No
Umai Artisanal Udon Bar Japanese (Udon) · $$
Billed as Singapore's first specialty udon bar, with four handcrafted noodle types (Sanuki, Hippari, Hoto, Himokawa) across 25 dishes.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $$ · ~$19–$25++ per person
- Must-try: Himokawa Udon with Niku Shabu, Spicy Prawn Hibachi, Miso Carbonara
- Where: 128 Beach Road, #01-05 Guoco Midtown, Singapore 189771
- Area: Beach Road / Bugis
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Daily 11:30am–2pm & 5:30pm–8:30pm
- Halal: No
Tamoya Udon & Tempura Japanese (Udon) · $
Self-service Sanuki udon chain founded by a Sanuki Udon champion, widely regarded as one of the best value-for-money udon in Singapore.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $ · ~$10–$18 per person
- Must-try: Hand-pulled Sanuki udon, Assorted tempura, Black Garlic Tonkotsu Udon
- Where: 10 Eunos Road 8, #01-149 SingPost Centre, Singapore 408600 (also Plaza Singapura & Suntec City)
- Area: Paya Lebar
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Sun–Thu 11:15am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11:15am–10pm
- Halal: No
Haruyama Udon Japanese (Udon) · $$
Halal-certified heartland spot showcasing handmade artisanal udon from different regions of Japan, including cold tenzaru and stir-fried yaki udon.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $$ · ~$16++ per bowl
- Must-try: Tenzaru, Ebi Yaki Udon, Spicy Basil Chicken (Hoto Udon)
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #B1-09 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Area: Tampines
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Fu-Men Japanese Udon & Donburi Japanese (Udon) · $$
A halal-certified CBD lunch favourite serving handmade udon in soup or dry (maze) style, with a signature burdock tempura topping.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $$ · ~$15.50–$16 per bowl
- Must-try: Japanese Burdock Tempura Udon, Maze Dry Udon
- Where: 16 Raffles Quay, #B1-17/18 Hong Leong Building, Singapore 048581
- Area: Raffles Place (CBD)
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place
- Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–8pm, Sat 10am–3pm, closed Sun
- Halal: Halal-certified
Tsuru-Koshi Udon Japanese (Udon) · $$
An Orchard udon shop known for its tonkotsu char siew udon and ebi tempura sets, handy for a sit-down bowl mid-shopping.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $$ · ~$11.50–$18.80 per set
- Must-try: Tonkotsu Char Siew and Kakiage Udon, Ebi Tempura Moriawase Set with Kake Udon
- Where: 391 Orchard Road, #B2 Takashimaya Department Store basement, Singapore 238873
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Sun–Tue 10:30am–9pm, Wed–Sat 10:30am–10pm
- Halal: No
Butahage Japanese (Udon) · $$
A Hokkaido-style spot best known for its charcoal-grilled pork bowls, with udon-and-noodle sets rounding out the menu at Suntec City.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $$ · ~$17.80–$18.80++ per set
- Must-try: Hokkaido Special & Noodle Set, Ebi Tempura and Noodle Set
- Where: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-625/626 Suntec City, Singapore 038983
- Area: Marina Centre (Suntec City)
- Nearest MRT: Promenade / Esplanade
- Hours: Daily 11am–9pm
- Halal: No
Idaten Udon Japanese (Udon) · $
An affordable self-service udon chain with several outlets, good for a quick, budget-friendly bowl from plain kake to mentai carbonara.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $ · From ~$6.90; mains ~$10–$13.50
- Must-try: Kake Udon, Niku Udon, Mentai Carbonara Udon
- Where: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-12 Changi City Point, Singapore 486038 (multiple outlets)
- Area: Changi Business Park
- Nearest MRT: Expo
- Hours: Daily 11am–9pm
Tokyo Soba Japanese (Udon) · $$
A Tanjong Pagar noodle house offering both soba and udon, with a well-regarded prawn tempura udon among its draws.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $$ · ~$20.50 for prawn tempura udon
- Must-try: Prawn Tempura Udon
- Where: 12 Gopeng Street, #01-12/13/14 Icon Village, Singapore 078877
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm
Tempura Tendon Tenya Japanese (Udon) · $$
The Japanese tempura chain's udon options let you pair freshly fried tempura with a hot udon bowl, reliable and widely accessible.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Udon)
- Price: $$ · ~$15.50–$21.50 per bowl
- Must-try: Tempura Udon, Seafood Tempura Udon
- Where: 181 Orchard Road, #B1-01 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896 (multiple outlets)
- Area: Orchard (Somerset)
- Nearest MRT: Somerset
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udon Shin | Japanese (Udon) | $$$ | Orchard | No |
| Umai Artisanal Udon Bar | Japanese (Udon) | $$ | Beach Road / Bugis | No |
| Tamoya Udon & Tempura | Japanese (Udon) | $ | Paya Lebar | No |
| Haruyama Udon | Japanese (Udon) | $$ | Tampines | Halal-certified |
| Fu-Men Japanese Udon & Donburi | Japanese (Udon) | $$ | Raffles Place (CBD) | Halal-certified |
| Tsuru-Koshi Udon | Japanese (Udon) | $$ | Orchard | No |
| Butahage | Japanese (Udon) | $$ | Marina Centre (Suntec City) | No |
| Idaten Udon | Japanese (Udon) | $ | Changi Business Park | — |
| Tokyo Soba | Japanese (Udon) | $$ | Tanjong Pagar | — |
| Tempura Tendon Tenya | Japanese (Udon) | $$ | Orchard (Somerset) | — |
Your questions answered
What styles of udon can I find in Singapore?
You'll find thick, chewy Sanuki udon (the most common style), thin and silky inaniwa udon, wide flat himokawa/hoto udon popularised by Tokyo shops, plus preparations like hot kake soup, cold zaru/tenzaru with dipping sauce, curry udon and stir-fried yaki udon.
How much does a bowl of udon cost in Singapore?
Budget self-service chains start from around $6.90–$13 a bowl, mid-range specialists typically run $14–$21, and premium imports like Udon Shin can reach $24–$42 for signature or tempura-laden bowls. Note many prices are quoted ++ (before GST and service charge).
Are there halal udon options in Singapore?
Yes, a few. Haruyama Udon (Tampines) and Fu-Men (CBD) are halal-certified per recent listings. Most other Japanese udon spots use pork or non-halal dashi, so always verify current certification directly with the outlet before visiting.
Which areas are best for udon in Singapore?
Orchard has the widest choice, including premium options; the CBD and Tanjong Pagar are strong for lunch spots; and there are solid halal-certified and heartland choices in Tampines, HarbourFront (VivoCity) and Suntec/Marina Centre, so you're rarely far from a good bowl.
Do I need to book, and should I expect queues?
Popular and newly opened spots such as Udon Shin and Umai can draw long queues, especially at weekend peak hours, and many udon shops don't take reservations. Go slightly before or after the lunch and dinner rush, and always confirm opening hours as some outlets split lunch and dinner service.