49 Frith St, London, W1D 4SG
According to my friends from the land of the rising sun, Koya represents one of London’s few truly authentic Japanese eateries. And having acted on their advice, I can understand why. The restaurant is based on the Japanese ‘Udon-Ya’ concept; essentially a place which focuses on the art of creating those thick, silky noodles known as udon. And the noodles can be served in three ways: hot udon in hot broth (atsu-atsu); cold udon with hot broth (hiya-atsu) and cold udon with cold sauce (hiya-hiya).
I think I’m right in saying that the noodles are hand-made, a trait which is definitely in abundance upon savouring of these slippery, chewy, silky, slurpy and truly moreish delights. Add the additional cold-hot temperature sensation and the beautiful crispness of accompanying tempura of the ten hiya-atsu dish, and you have a meal worth coming back for again and again.
What’s more, the noodles are deceptively filling, meaning your every penny spent here not only brings quality but also quantity. Combine this with the efficient service and simple yet pleasant surroundings, this makes for one of my new favourite restaurants.
What’s more, the noodles are deceptively filling, meaning your every penny spent here not only brings quality but also quantity. Combine this with the efficient service and simple yet pleasant surroundings, this makes for one of my new favourite restaurants.
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