This past week I was invited to Love Art Udon for a VIP tasting event prior to their grand opening later this month. From the people behind Love Art Sushi‘s delicious sushi and poke bowls, Love Art Udon‘s menu is filled with you guessed it – udon noodle bowls! And lots of tasty tempura. All made from scratch in-house with the freshest ingredients.
Located in Packard’s Corner on Commonwealth Ave in Boston I was immediately drawn in by the pink Tasty Noodz glowing sign. Anything insta-worthy like this just totally sucks me right in!
The staff working the counter service style restaurant were so friendly and knowledgeable. They walked us through the entire menu of different broth and noodle choices. I was completely in love with the gorgeous gold bowls the heaping portions of steaming hot soup were served in. I need these for my house!!
All of their udon is made from scratch in-house and I chose the seasonal special matcha udon in the original broth. The original broth consists of a soy dashi sauce and smoked fish broth with been and onion topped with tempura flakes and scallions.
Holy wow those noodles!!! They were the perfect thick texture and the matcha gave them such a nice flavor and I loved the green color. The portion was large and filling and the broth had a deep flavor that was warm and comforting.
Original Broth with Matcha Udon Noodles
My friend opted for the miso broth with original udon noodles and also topped hers with beef, onion, tempura flakes and scallions. She gave me a taste and hers was just as warm and comforting as mine and definitely a bowl I will want to order during a future visit! The miso bowl can be made vegan as well if you order without the beef and onions.
Miso Broth with Original Udon
To go along with our udon bowls we split a bunch of tempura and sides. I loved how light and fluffy the tempura batter was and I was blown away at how much I enjoyed the tempura kale!! It had such a unique and addicting flavor I kept going back for more. It was the clear winner for our favorite side dish!
Pumpkin, Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Shrimp, and Kanikama (crab) Tempura
Kale Tempura
Seaweed salad with sesame, vinegar, chili, and sweet inari tofu skin.
Lightly pickled bean sprouts, shredded carrots, and cucumbers
To see the full menu of udon soups, tempura, sides and beverages check out their full menu here. I know the NE Chowdah Udon is a MUST GET when I go in for my next visit!
And don’t forget to check out all of the gorgeous wall art from Japanese Artist Hayato Kawaii that stretches the entirety of the bar seating area. Keeping consistent with the Love Art style you will find small “Easter Eggs” about the owners and the company in an eye popping street art/anime style.
1024 Commonwealth Avenue A
Boston, MA 02446
Emily J. Goodman 