Tsuru Udon Ari

About Tsuru Udon Ari

Tsuru Udon Ari is the Ari branch of a small Bangkok chain known for fresh udon made in house. It sits in the Gump's Ari complex off Soi Ari 4 (North), a short walk from BTS Ari. Wongnai reviewers describe the room as small, with only about four or five tables, and say a Japanese chef oversees the cooking.

The menu covers cold and hot udon. Reviewers pick the hiyashi ten oroshi, a cold udon with large shrimp tempura (฿360), the cold hiyashi ikura with salmon roe (฿460), and a creamy mentaiko udon. Simpler bowls such as buta udon cost around ฿260. Wongnai puts the typical spend at ฿251 to ฿500 per person.

This works well for a relaxed lunch or an early dinner date before exploring Ari's cafes. The kitchen closes between 3 pm and 5 pm and stops at 8 pm most nights (9 pm on Friday and Saturday), and seats are few, so go early or be ready to wait.

Why it works for a date

• Chewy, fresh handmade noodles
• Oversized shrimp tempura
• Creamy mentaiko udon
• Generous portions

Good to be aware of

• Only about 4-5 tables
• Pricier than typical noodle shops
• Closed mid-afternoon and closes early

What to order

Hiyashi Ten Oroshi ฿360Chilled udon with grated daikon, lime and large shrimp tempura. Wongnai reviewers single it out as the dish to order.

Mentaiko Cream UdonUdon in a creamy spicy cod roe sauce that the chewy noodles soak up well. Repeat visitors on Wongnai come back for it.

Hiyashi Ikura ฿460Cold udon topped with salmon roe. It is the priciest item among the Wongnai member picks.