Omen sounds like a horror movie, but it’s just a version of udon, and a particularly good omen at that. Multiple choices of hot and cold noodles available - tried the tempura and sides of pumpkin, ginger, onion and ample sesame in old broth. Beverage...More

The place is nice, very close to reach after visiting the temple, great food and service, kids friendly. We had a wonderful time.

This was a great meal. Low key, but the food was excellent. If you're looking for something easy and tasty, go here.

This was such a great lunch. The Omen udon noodles, the pickles and the tempura were the best we ever had. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

A good place for some local Japanese flavours that go beyond sushi and tempura (although both of those were good too). The miso eggplant and grilled beef with veggies were big highlights as well as the steamed egg. Great stop for dinner after the philosophers...More

We tried the Soba menu with Tempura: it was just delicious!! We had lots of Soba in Japan, but these ones were very very good. Price is ok (menu around 1'800 Soba + Tempura). Very warm atmosphere.

We stopped here after a walk along the Philosophers' Walk. It was shortly after 6pm on Friday and there was no queue. The udon was fantastic, but also the other a la carte dishes were delicious (and very reasonably priced!). We had beef with vegetables...More

I really wondered what was the big deal with Udon but once you have it at Omen then I was sold. Especially the cold one which had the most incredible bite ever. Their other dishes are outstanding don't forget to order the baby shrimp tempura...More

Located near the walk of philosophers, small nice and simple restaurant. Friendly staff, some speak a little bit English, they also have an English menu. Food is really delicious, the starters (variety of small dishes) were extremely good, then the Omen noodles were very good...More

Easiest 5 star of our trip. Queued outside for about 20mins and completely understand why. Noodles and accompaniments absolutely delicious, as was tuna and avocado salad and chicken dish. Good value for quality and quantity. Restaurant lovely and service was excellent. Great lunch venue but...More