Udon Yasan
12 people recommendvia r/melbourne12 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 8 threads.
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Udon Yasan for simple udon and a filling city lunch, with value a recurring theme. Several describe it as a dependable regular stop rather than an elaborate dining experience. One particularly likes the plain udon, and another praises the quality despite the no-frills setup. The specific caveat is temperature: one commenter likes the noodles but finds that the broth cools too quickly.
Address
Udon Yasan, 186 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/orokami11 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026value
Agrees it's a top pick, praising how good and inexpensive it is.
- Recommendsu/jalmelb in r/melbourne · Feb 2025
Lists Udon Yasan as its udon pick.
- Recommendsu/UnicornMagic in r/melbourne · Aug 2026taste
Calls it a favourite: simple setup but high-quality, tasty food.
- Recommendsu/Elvecinogallo in r/melbourne · Jun 2025
Says it's their go-to spot now, replacing an earlier favourite.
- Recommendsu/realaboogie in r/melbourne · Aug 2026value
Says it's excellent value for a proper lunch in the city.
- Recommendsu/PenRough7024 in r/melbourne · Dec 2025value
Recommends Udon Yasan for simple, very cheap food that's quick to eat.
- Recommendsu/irl-cupid in r/melbourne · Aug 2026taste
Calls it a staple with no frills, where the plain udon is good.
- Recommendsu/melvinlee88 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026taste
Would rather eat at Udon Yasan than pay the chain's higher prices, expecting a better meal there.
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- Recommendsu/ViV_iD_Lee in r/melbourne · Oct 2024
Seconds the recommendation of Udon Yasan.
- Mixedu/TwinSparx in r/melbourne · Jun 2026taste
Says the udon is good, but the broth goes cold quickly and isn't hot enough.
- Recommendsu/luck_as_a_constant in r/melbourne · Jun 2026value
A cheap, reliable meal that always satisfies them.
- Recommendsu/7aranya in r/melbourne · Jun 2025
Lists it as a Japanese pick.
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