Uki Uki

Uki uki is one of those places that as soon as you leave full and happy you start to plan next visit. Can’t wait to get back there.
They claim to be the only Japanese restaurant in Poland to make original noodles from scratch. And those are delicious.
My friend and I got there on Friday afternoon. With no reservation but got table for two (they take reservations for 4+). The place is simple and neat. I like this Japanese design — fresh and bright.
We shared fusion curry udon with shrimps and Kama-​ebi gozen. If you ask me which one I liked better it’s going to be hard to say. Both amazing with fresh ingredients and whats more– looked beautiful! Extra star for serving free water– this should be a standard in every restaurant.
Another thing worth mentioning– the service. I loved everything about them. Smiley and chatty– happy to answer our questions. Our waiter explained what uki uki means, made us feel more than welcome and had great voice.
Being at uki uki made me uki uki! I’m definitely coming back!

It was amazing! I loved that place for a first sight :) we have orders two dishes Kama Ebi Gozen and a dish with curry soup and tempura shrimps.
I need to add that what is very nice about that place is service. We waited like 5 minutes only for menus and then food came really quick too! We go water to drink for both of us, ice cubes and sesame seeds. Shortly after that we got our food!
When it comes to food it is very good! Portions are big and we were not able to finish it all, and we really regret that :) dishes are not only delicious but they also look amazing, you just have to fall in love with it! Tempura is also great, fresh and crispy!
I will definitely come back as this place is worth to be put on the list with best food in Warsaw.
And what needs to be added is a fact that I think that place have one of the best staff ever! Every one is very nice, smiling and helpful :)

Absolutely one of the most delicious meals I have had in Warszawa. And it wasn’t just dinner, it was an eating experience.
The udon noodle soup I tried was amazing. The noodles were tender and fresh, the bouillon was wonderfully flavourful, and the tempura were crispy and beautifully cooked. I really enjoy spicing up my food so I was thrilled when our waiter offered up some extra chilli for my dish. We were also given free waters along with our cold Asahi beers.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is really very clean, fresh and funky. The place was packed when we arrived but the staff are super nice and extremely helpful and seated us quickly without a reservation, which made the whole evening that much better.
I am so impressed with this place, my mouth is watering just thinking about it, I can’t wait to go back again!

I keep going back to this awesome place for some of the best Udon ever… While i am writing this review after having visited Uki Uki few weeks ago, it makes me want to go back right now for just one more udon soup, some fresh and tasty salad, some tempura and all this along with some warm green tea! They offer water for free which is so rare in Warsaw and a very surprise welcome. I would highly recommend this place for any number of visits, for the experience and mainly for the UDON! (by the way this udon is even better than some of the udon i had in Japan!) I prefer the warm udon with shrimps /​vegetable tempura! enjoy !!

I see the appeal in this udon place and the fact that it was packed to capacity when I visited is testament to its appeal. But I’m not 100% convinced.
I got a big bowl of udon with all the tempura including a couple of prawns. The udon for me was still a little bit doughy… Not sure if that’s the way it’s supposed to be, but it didn’t suit my tongue. The tempura was ok, but the sweet potato and pumpkin in particular were pretty solid in the centre making for a odd texture in the mouth.
Prices here are sky high in my view and I’m not sure it’s worth it. Free wifi, busy shop, expensive. Not really a fan.

A bit of a godsend truth be told. Sat in my Air BnB having watched two documentaries about Japanese noodles on an empty stomach, I found myself with a craving that only Uki Uki was able to satisfy. Within ten minutes of shutting down my laptop screen I was sat on a stool deciding wether I wanted my Udon «Al Dente» or soft and having a handsome Polish man pour water on small tablet which grew into a napkin. Add to that the small bowls they give you to grind your own toasted sesame seeds and you have one very fulfilling experience indeed. Only criticism is the strange shelves that are full of random crap in an attempt to portray some kind of authenticity, but look like a students bedroom after a trip to the Japan Centre.

this restaurant is very popular~ we are waiting a long time however the udon is authentic taste~ the price is good

I totally recommend this place! It’s one of the places you go for an experience and going there for food only would be insulting! The tempura is really amazing there. The meal is very affordable. Mine was for 25 pln. My husband’s was for 35 pln. But it had tempura shrimps, tempura zucchini, tempura asparagus and something else. The only bad thing there was is that the places is too small and lots of people come, so if you’re planning to go then you should call and get reservations. Or else you might would have to wait for a table.

Not my first experience at Uki Uki and I regret NOT writing a review when I first visited the restaurant earlier this summer. Shame because it was such a great experience;
Lovely introduction by the waiting staff to your your meal. Delicious, freshly prepared food… just about the best tasting broth I’ve ever had. Fast service. Really fast, contrary to what the other reviews say. The décor is pleasantly minimalistic and it just makes you feel like you’re in Tokyo for lunch. They get points for taste and presentation, that’s for sure.
Now my second visit, nothing less than the last time, great food and presentation is still going strong!
However, we had one small problem with one of the orders. Again, the staff and the manager were extremely accommodating and quick to act. This swiftness left a permanent impression.
It saddens me that people would write off multiple of great experiences just because of a single small problem once in every blue moon. I must admit that I’ve been one of those people, not realizing that a restaurant can have a bad day too. So thank you Uki Uki for allowing me to come to that humane realization.
P.S: I cannot stress how lovely the staff and the manager were, I’ll definitely be back again.

Nice place with very tasty food but also extremely busy. I was lucky to get the last free table but had to wait ages to have my order taken. Still, the food is worth the wait and the staff (once they turn their attention to you) are friendly.

A soba bar in Warsaw? Why not?
We came around 14:30 and the place was about half full.
I knew this was a good place when I get a towel uto clean my hands before the meal. Something more places should adopt.
Reading about the long times waiting times I was pleasantly surprised when food arrived really quickly. The taste was like what you can get on the corner in Tokyo.
Nice balance of crispy tempura and chewy noodles.
The matcha ice cream was smooth and the perfect end to a very nice lunch/​dinner.

There was some fuzz about this place so I decided to check because I’m a fan of this kind of food and for a new place, I was not disappointed.
I ordered Kama-​Kaki Gozen (tempura kakiage, sweet potato, carrot, onion) + crab sticks and japanese green tea. Maybe it’s adjusted to western countries but I was honestly glad about most of things and taste.
Great: details of plates typical asian, glasses for tea and sesame seeds, wet towel to wash hands and modern and fresh decoration. The staff is lovely, the atmosphere has energy and peace and I could relax there. Also the location is great, Krucza is a famous street for modern restaurants and bars. It’s true that there is no ramen yet but maybe they’re trying the market? More options in the menu can be a good bet because lots of people here appreciate this food!
So-​so: like said here before, the waiting time. I had timing so I didn’t wait at all but ppl after me were not so lucky. The thing here is that it’s not that big (although ir’s a good space comparing to other restaurants in Warsaw) and the staff is reduced for the amount of ppl they’re having. Comparing to other places I’ve been w/​this type of cuisine, I’m sure the problem would be solved if there were more chefs but well, it’s a growing business, so be patient people!

Appreciated the shop owner for allowing me in even after 9pm their closing hour. Even just plain udon, I can tell the quality and passion of the good food. Will definitely come back again next time!

The concept is really great, just some ramen soup, tempura and udon noodles. Restaurant is beautifully designed, the serving is very nice and typical Japanese, salmon sashimi was also great. Minuses: service is quite slow, and no wine.

No wine or other drinks than water, nice place. Service could be better. Food was very good

I didn’t order ramen because they don’t have ramen yet… All they have for noodles was udon. So I got a small salad and salmon. A little disappointed that they didn’t have ramen. They said they will in a month so I’ll check back.

Bit of mixed feelings about that place.
Biggest advantage? The food. No questions asked. It’s freshly made, beautifully served and absolutely delicious. Person I was with, who used to live in Japan for a couple of years, confirmed that that’s how it should taste like. Besides, plenty of Japanese people enjoying their meals there must be an indication as well. We tried Kama Ebi Gozen and cold Yasai Gozen — the later was better off the two. Sashimi and the desserts can also be recommended. Teas were good although we had a fee feeling macha olé was done on water rather than on milk.
Other nice touches? Origami on display with address to some classes. Information on Japanese culture club. Cool music and Edisons lightbulbs. Oh and really awesome napkins :)
So, cons. There’s one. Potentially ground breaking. The time required to be seated and afterwards get your order taken and food served. It took us 3 hours from entering the place to leaving. And not because we were constantly eating etc. Part of that time could have been minimized with more efficient service. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a busy place and both waiters are extremely pleasant and helpful. Just be weary of potentially spending quite a bit there.
In any case place worth visiting!