SINGAPORE – Udon fans, the wait is over. Tokyo’s famed udon specialist restaurant Udon Shin makes its overseas debut on Nov 13 at Takashimaya Shopping Centre.

Established in 2011 in Yoyogi, Shibuya, it is known to draw long queues of diners – who wait up to three hours – for its housemade thick and chewy udon topped with a raw or onsen egg and served cold or warm with dashi.

Ahead of the opening, The Straits Times had a preview on Nov 12 of selected dishes from the menu at the 60-seat restaurant.  

The thick noodles are cut on-site and cooked for 16 minutes before the long strands get their signature swirl into the bowl. 

Prices start at $10 for a bowl of plain udon (cold or hot). 

Udon Shin’s most unique option is Carbonara Udon ($24) with bacon tempura, parmesan cheese, butter and pepper.