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Uki Uki

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Uki Uki is Warsaw's definitive Japanese-owned noodle restaurant, founded by Tokyo-born Taira Matsuki. Head of kitchen Kohei Yagi holds a PhD in food science from Kyushu Tokai University and applies the Sanuki udon method from Kagawa Prefecture. The restaurant draws lines of regulars and is beloved by Warsaw's Japanese community.

Price
¥¥
Area
Śródmieście Południowe – Krucza
Since
2015
Chef
Kohei Yagi
Owner
Taira Matsuki
Uki Uki — authentic sanuki udon & tokyo ramen restaurant in Warsaw, Śródmieście Południowe – Krucza
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About
Uki Uki is the gold standard for authentic Japanese noodles in Warsaw. Owner Taira Matsuki, originally from Tokyo, created the restaurant to bring genuinely Japanese udon and ramen to a city hungry for the real thing. Kitchen manager Kohei Yagi, who holds a PhD in food science from Kyushu Tokai University, oversees production using the traditional Sanuki method from Japan's Kagawa Prefecture – creating the thick, chewy udon noodles the restaurant is renowned for. The ramen machine has been approved by the Ramen Association of Japan. Multiple reviewers confirm Japanese ownership, and the restaurant is a recognised gathering point for Warsaw's Japanese expat community. Uki Green (vegan ramen) and a second Zgoda location have since expanded the brand.
Neighborhood & visiting

Uki Uki sits in Śródmieście Południowe – Krucza, one of Warsaw's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Japanese-owned by Tokyo native Taira Matsuki, with kitchen led by PhD food scientist Kohei Yagi from Japan.
  • Sanuki udon made using the traditional Kagawa Prefecture method – arguably the best handmade udon in Central Europe.
  • Ramen machine certified by the Ramen Association of Japan: the technical credentials are as authentic as they come.
  • A beloved institution for Warsaw's Japanese community – the truest endorsement of authentic Japanese cuisine.

Multiple locations: Krucza 23/31 (original), Zgoda 3/lu6 (newer outpost). Best Of Warsaw confirmed Japanese ownership and Japanese kitchen credentials in detail.

Links
Website →Map →Yelp →Tripadvisor →

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Frequently asked

About Uki Uki

Is Uki Uki an authentic sanuki udon & tokyo ramen restaurant in Warsaw?
Yes — Uki Uki is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sanuki udon & tokyo ramen in Warsaw: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
Where is Uki Uki located?
Uki Uki is located at ul. Krucza 23/31, Warsaw 00-527, Poland, Warsaw, Poland in the Śródmieście Południowe – Krucza neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Uki Uki?
Uki Uki does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Warsaw we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Uki Uki?
Uki Uki sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for sanuki udon & tokyo ramen of this format in Warsaw.
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