Tsuruhara Shozo

Udon Tiger

Udon Tiger team at the counter
Concept
Fresh Sanuki udon, handcrafted daily
Role
Co-founder
Address
2nd Floor, 8/7 Le Thanh Ton Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opening hours
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Brand Story

Located on the second floor above Morning Tiger, Udon Tiger is part of Tiger Group's vision to create a Japanese breakfast destination in the heart of Saigon, bringing together traditional Japanese food culture and the young, energetic spirit of the Tiger team.

Udon Tiger is a collaboration between Tiger Group and Udon Master Hideki-san from Kagawa Prefecture, the home of Sanuki Udon. Having taught traditional udon-making techniques to over 10,000 students in Japan and around the world, Hideki-san brings his years of experience, knowledge, and craftsmanship to Vietnam.

Udon Tiger team showing freshly made noodles
Hideki-san, Master Udon from Kagawa
Hideki-san — Master Udon from Kagawa

Handcrafted Sanuki Udon

At Udon Tiger, fresh udon noodles are made in-house daily through a meticulous process of kneading, rolling, and folding the dough into 4,096 layers, followed by five hours of resting. This traditional technique creates the distinctive mochi-mochi texture of Sanuki Udon, known for its satisfying chewiness and smooth, elastic bite.

Chef lifting fresh udon noodles
Fresh udon noodles made by hand
Close view of handmade udon noodles

Menu

Our signature recommendation is Cold Bukkake Udon, served chilled with a cold dashi-based broth to highlight the texture and craftsmanship of freshly made Sanuki noodles. We encourage first-time guests to begin with this dish to experience the noodles at their best.

Beyond Bukkake, our menu offers different ways to enjoy udon, including Kamatama Udon, warm noodles with egg and dashi sauce; Kake Udon, served in hot dashi broth; Curry Udon, featuring Japanese curry sauce; and Special Udon, featuring Tiger's own creative interpretations.

Our Vision

Through Udon Tiger, we aim to share the heritage of Kagawa's udon-making tradition with a new generation of food lovers, combining Hideki-san's dedication to craftsmanship with the welcoming, lively energy of Tiger Group.

Guests dining at the Udon Tiger counter
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