Can I get udon soup around here?

I'm having a really strong craving for udon soup. Can I get this around here from a restaurant? Looking for take out.

Gen? Washington and St Marks.

Cool, their menu has it! thanks!

I can second Gen. 659 Washington Ave
(between Bergen St & St Marks Ave)

The owner is actually japanese which isn't as common as one would think regarding japanese restaurants. They serve traditional homestyle japanese dishes as well as sushi/sashimi.

Taro (on Dean off of Flatbush) also has it.

Gen is closed. For good or just on Mondays? So getting Thai next door.

I'll try again next time!

It's a Monday thing - sorry, forgot about that.

I went to Gen last night too...and it was closed, so I went to Geido...

Geido is always packed. Was the food good?

Gen > Geido

Taro > Gen >> Geido

Taro is okay but it's a sushi joint mostly, as opposed to a place serving japanese cuisine like Gen.

rezist wrote: Taro is okay but it's a sushi joint mostly, as opposed to a place serving japanese cuisine like Gen.

Their tempura udon is great.

Carnivore wrote: [quote=rezist]Taro is okay but it's a sushi joint mostly, as opposed to a place serving japanese cuisine like Gen.

Their tempura udon is great.

Good to hear as that's exactly what I wanted.

As udon is a traditional Japanese dish and Taro is a sushi joint it's safe to say that the udon at Gen is way better than Taro's. Sushi is a fad here, and only eaten on special occasions in Japan. My friend used to waitress at Taro and I love the place but it's not a place to go for udon, or any other homestyle Japanese dishes. Taro is a great tapas/fusion restaurant. Gen is a place to go for Japanese food, including udon.

rezist wrote: As udon is a traditional Japanese dish and Taro is a sushi joint it's safe to say that the udon at Gen is way better than Taro's. Sushi is a fad here, and only eaten on special occasions in Japan. My friend used to waitress at Taro and I love the place but it's not a place to go for udon, or any other homestyle Japanese dishes. Taro is a great tapas/fusion restaurant. Gen is a place to go for Japanese food, including udon.

Have you actually tried it at Taro?

i've had both taro's and gen's, and while in principle i agree that gen is the better place for non-sushi food (and that taro is better for sushi), i prefer taro's tempura udon.

i find all manner of ramen to be alarmin' but try these eastern delights from geido


soba zuri... chilled buckwheat noodles... perfect for a light summer meal

chowan mushi... hot savory custard warms your heart

chicken udon... yummy nippon noodles swims in a perfect ocean of broth


but be warned the negamaki with cheese...

east struggles to contain west in this epicurean prison