Ippinn Udon

Best service from the owner really takes not of repeat customers. Best udon in Sonoma county. The broth is so good I'm full without eating the noodles and veggies. The spicy homemade sauce is too notch with a nice kick. I often buy a jar for home use goes well on anything if you can tolerate some heat.

I had been eyeing this place for months when I would pass it by on the bus. The location is quite ideal. Its in a little outlet area with other places to eat like Wingstop, Mombo’s pizza, and Subway. There’s even a barber shop and a college campus market. It’s right across the street from the Santa Rosa Jr. College. It’s definitely in a spot surrounded by life. My friend and I both enjoyed our meals very much. The menu was really easy to read as they have a large printed one on the front windows of their building. My friend had gotten the 1. The curry chicken udon and I got the 15. Beef Yaki Udon. It was so tasty! The only comment my friend had about the curry dish was to cook the carrots a little bit longer as they were crunchier than expected. The Beef Udon had a lot of veggies. Another note I had was more about the interior. Installing a large mirror at the end of the wall and above the last table I think would create an effect of making the place look larger. I wouldn’t explain the service as a typical American restaurant where you sit down and they take your order. You get a tray and order at the register in the front and then you choose your table and sit down. Even when you are finished with your meal you get up and put it at the window for the dishwasher to take. There was a woman at the register I wish I got her name, but she was very nice and had a warm energy to her. I also like how the workers don’t rush you out the door and actually let you take time with your meal. I had asked a friendly customer enjoying their meal for their opinion on this place and they had said they get something different every time they go there and it all tastes good. They even travel 30 minutes just to eat at this place. The parking lot can be busy at times, but there is still enough spaces for people hanging out there. It is handicapped accessible and kid friendly. I am an Asian food lover and this is now considered one of my favorite places to eat! It is a little pricey for only 2 people, but the quality wins on this one. If you’re craving for Asian gourmet food with lots of quality, go eat there! —————————————————————————— I disliked their teriyaki chicken donburi. The rice tasted rubbery and the chicken tasted like they warmed it up in the microwave.

I stopped by Ippinn in Santa Rosa while on vacation and was surprised to come across this hidden gem for dinner. This restaurant has many options for noodle soup, donburi (rice bowls), and tempura. My family enjoyed the food a lot and we came here to eat twice during our vacation. I recommend the tonkotsu ramen with a little hot sauce (available next to the cash register). Others in my group enjoyed the Japanese curry, pork rice bowl, and sweet potato tempura. I’m looking forward to coming back in the future!

Excellent food, authentic feel. I was really excited when I first walked in to find my regular spot. Unfortunately, they were busy or there must have been a mix up with my food because people who walked in 20 minutes after me got their food first. No ‘sorry’ or, ‘can we offer you an appetizer to make it right.’ Still, 5 stars because the food was unlike anything I’ve tried anywhere else and I understand things happen, but I think I’m gonna try a different place next time.