Restaurant
Yamamoto Udon
Shop 12/108 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Shop 12/108 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Bourke Street tucks away Melbourne’s home for Edo-style flat noodles, cutting ribbon-wide Himokawa udon alongside thick, chewy Sanuki bowls. Diners slide in for a fast city feed—order by QR code at the table, and steaming trays arrive in minutes. The Himokawa sells out fast with only 60 portions prepared daily, folded into dipping broths alongside crisp prawn tempura and rich dashi tsuyu with fresh wasabi.
- Two Handmade Noodle Styles: Daily batches of ultra-wide, silky Himokawa are capped at 60 servings alongside classic chewy Sanuki noodles.
- Fast CBD Bowls: Digital table ordering sends piping-hot noodle bowls and broths to the counter within minutes.
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Reasons to Choose Yamamoto Udon
Why CBD noodle lovers choose Yamamoto Udon for fresh artisanal craftsmanship and rapid dining
Dual Handmade Noodle Styles
Diners can choose between two distinct daily preparations: silky flat Himokawa cut wide in limited daily batches, and bouncy square-cut Sanuki noodles.
They roll out two styles — the classic bouncy square-cut Sanuki and the ultra-wide, silk-smooth Himokawa .
Bianca Wacker Artisanal Chew and Balanced Broth
Both dipping sets and hot noodle bowls deliver traditional texture and rich house dashi tsuyu reminiscent of local dining in Japan.
The star of the meal was undoubtedly the Himokawa udon; the texture and chew was absolute perfection! Paired with a rich dashi tsuyu, delicate spring onions, wasabi, and fresh ginger, every bite was beautifully balanced.
Hakka Moi Under-Five-Minute Table Fulfillment
Digital table ordering paired with fast kitchen turnaround gets full hot noodle meals delivered to tables in mere minutes.
Order using your device at the table, but within 30 seconds of placing the order I had my drink in front of me, and less than 3 minutes we had our whole meals in front of us, which were both extremely tasty.
Lachlan Montague Efficient Dining for City Errands
A central Bourke Street setup allows busy Melbourne workers and shoppers to enjoy a satisfying, high-grade Japanese meal with minimal turnaround.
The service was great. The food was super delicious. There was really less wait time which is always good when you’re hungry.
Zoya John Destination-Worthy Spot for Visitors
Serving authentic flat Himokawa noodles that mirror viral Tokyo trends makes it an easy recommendation when introducing out-of-town guests to Japanese dining.
These wide udon noodles are hard to find outside of Japan but they’re done so well here! Suuuuper tasty with a satisfying chew. The cold noodles are to die for. I also enjoyed the carbonara udon although it was slightly too rich. Great spot overall though. I always take friends from out of town here!
Megan Ji Generous Sharing Portions
Generous bowls, substantial sets, and shareable tempura plates leave parties feeling thoroughly satisfied at accessible CBD price points.
The portion sizes were very generous, had we known this we probably would've ordered less, we left feeling very full but no regrets! Will definitely be back again!
Polly K
Most popular items
Freshly handmade noodles and signature Japanese bowls
Himokawa Beef Curry Dipping Udon
rich curry flavor, perfectly balanced, and the noodles just melt in your mouth
Adi Siregar Carbonara Udon
hit the spot! Creamy without being too heavy
Erin Huien Lim Seafood Kakiage
light and crispy seafood tempura, a textural delight!
Stelly Tempura Don Udon Set
The cold sanuki udon has the perfect amount of springy texture without being too chewy and comes with two dipping sauce
Barry
Other favorites
Complementary side dishes, tempura snacks, and specialty drinks
Agedashi Tofu
can’t go wrong with this classic side dish
Stelly Chicken Karaage
crispy, light, and flavorful — great complements to the udon
Adi Siregar Tako Karaage
delightfully crunchy, perfectly seasoned, and not oily in the slightest
Hakka Moi Yuzu Juice
bright, crisp, and incredibly refreshing
Hakka Moi
Before you head over
Practical advice on noodle availability, quick ordering, and venue amenities
Come Early for Himokawa Noodles
Arrive early for lunch if you want to try the wide Himokawa udon, as daily handmade batches are strictly capped at 60 servings and routinely sell out before dinner.
Order Seamlessly via QR Code
Tables are equipped with digital QR codes that send orders straight to the kitchen, bringing out bowls and drinks in less than 3 to 5 minutes.
Navigate Seating and Mall Amenities
The dining floor can get tightly packed during peak times, and there are no restrooms inside the venue—use the mall facilities located just a one-minute walk downstairs.
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