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Umai Artisanal Udon Bar

4.2(671)on Googlejapanesedowntown core

128 Beach Road #01-05, Guoco Midtown, Market, Singapore 189771

Umai Artisanal Udon Bar serves Japanese noodle dishes in the Downtown Core, located at 128 Beach Road in Guoco Midtown. Visitors appreciate the udon offerings, with the restaurant holding a 4.2 rating across over 650 reviews.

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Thursday)11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere65
Queue wait65
Consistency70
Food quality90
Value for money60

Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 21 Jul 2026

Our take: Umai Artisanal Udon Bar offers a fusion approach to udon, with the Spicy Carbonara Udon ($19) being a consistent highlight.

We note that this dish is frequently praised for its creamy, rich flavour, strong spice kick, and the quality of its smoked pork, which is described as flavourful and melt-in-your-mouth tender.

The udon itself is consistently lauded for its chewy, springy texture.

While the food receives high marks for its inventive flavours and quality ingredients, we observe a few recurring points of feedback.

The pricing is noted as being on the higher side, with portions sometimes considered modest for the cost.

The atmosphere, described as casual and buzzing, can be noisy due to the open kitchen and close seating, making it less ideal for quiet conversations.

Service is generally prompt, though some feedback suggests it could be more proactive with recommendations.

We also note that the lunch crowd has thinned, which could be an advantage for those seeking a less busy experience.

Verdict: Worth trying for its unique udon creations, especially the carbonara, but be prepared for a lively, potentially noisy environment and consider making a reservation if visiting on a weekend.

Signature

Spicy Carbonara Udon ($19)

Best time

Lunch, after the initial rush

Wait time

Reservations recommended on weekends

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Umai Artisanal Udon Bar is highly praised for its inventive udon dishes, particularly the spicy carbonara udon with its rich, creamy sauce and melt-in-your-mouth smoked pork, and the hearty beef udon.

While customers consistently laud the chewy udon texture and bold flavors, many note the high price point and modest portion sizes.

The atmosphere is generally described as lively and buzzing, but can be noisy and cramped, making it less ideal for quiet conversations.

Spicy Carbonara Udon (creamy, rich, flavorful pork)Chewy Udon TextureHigh Price / Modest PortionsLively but Noisy/Cramped AtmosphereService Efficiency (quick delivery, but limited recommendations)
70% positive20% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★darius· 5 months ago

If you are coming to this place, do book a reservation in advance because the queue can be quite long especially during weekends. We got the spicy carbonara and would highly recommend it! The carbon…

★★★★★Meng Foo Choo· 2 weeks ago

I originally tried to visit Umai Artisanal Udon Bar in the mid-afternoon, only to find out they close between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM to prep for dinner! Definitely take note of their split shift before h…

★★★★★Martin Low· 4 months ago

Verdict: unique and flavorful take on udon. Worth trying for those that find regular udon not savoury/umami enough. We came on a Saturday lunch with reservation. Food: we tried the miso carbonara an…

★★★★William Chua· 3 weeks ago

my friends and myself had gyu sushi mini don,spicy butayaki don,truffle tako and bbq tontoro. The food is nice and the portions are good too. the bbq tontoro might not appeal to everyone though.. it…

★★★★★Zatalyn Ho· 2 months ago

had a satisfying meal at Umai bar. definitely for people who are especially into creative, fusion style udon. this place is known for its variety of handcrafted noodles and unique flavours, which def…

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