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Jimbo Japanese Noodle Restaurant is located in Hawaii. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Japanese dishes. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm mmm mmm...I love this place! The udon is stellar and always hits the spot. The curry is another delish dish on the menu. Katsu-don is another must try. Ebi-ten is one of my absolute...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Used to come here a lot when they first opened. I love their homemade chewy noodles and their curry. Seems like every time I go now, the food sizes get smaller and the prices rise. Parking lot sorta...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fresh noodles, good broth, good service, very tasty. consistently good. not much else to ask for.try the curry udon!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Visit: 4/9/09 - Had dinner. Ate curry Udon. The curry was okay, but expensive. Service was good.I find it weird that most out of state people reviewing this place thought it was a 4 star place....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great salmon, cooked with a hint of lemon. fabulous udon! wonderful hand-made noodles and cute waitresses in tanktops and nicely-fitting jeans :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took my family for dinner due to the high rating. We were craving for Japanese noodle/udon. Needless to say, it was a sore disappointment. The Good: clean, simple ambience/atmosphere, clean food....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my favorite place to eat in Honolulu. The meal was completely satisfying.I ordered the special for that night: 2 pieces of shrimp tempura udon and two pieces of agedashi tofu. Oh my gosh, do...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did a search on yelp for "curry" and Jimbo came up as one of the results. We got to Honolulu today and since this restaurant is the closest to the airport (we tried to go to Mitch's but it was closed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i love udon..i seek udon...i will travel far for udon (i.e. tokyo) so i was pretty bummed when i tried this place. i noodles were better than the broth BUT still comparable to the type you could make...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good, creative and friendly. This place tasted good and the owner was very nice to us. Great place to check out.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"best hole in the wall udon! my fave is the crab udon. i always get it!"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the plain curry udon and it was very good. Cute restaurant, fast service, good food. However homemade or not, I think $10 is too much for a noodle dish that doesn't even have any meat.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jimbo's is a great homestyle type of place to check out and has fantastic homemade udon and ramen. The warm broth just fills you up inside and gives you that warm feeling.The curry udon is fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jimbo's was a little confusing to get to because of the multi-laned one way street...but alas we got there. It's a small local joint, mostly Japanese customers. We had really great homemade udon. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In 80 degree humid conditions, if there's a line out the door for a soup noodle joint, you can probably assume it's pretty good. Jimbo serves homemade Udon and all the locals seem to be well aware of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for noodles... especially since they are homemade! I ordered the yabeyaki, which was great. Odd to find that the "chicken" on the ingredients menu has been whited out, but I was happy to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm hoping this was a fluke, but the first and only time I tried Jimbo's, I did not enjoy it. And this comes from a certified noodles lover. I don't know what it was, maybe I came on an off day? I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friends and I walked to Jimbo's and it was long haul but it was WORTH IT. The udon was SOOO GOOD. I had the Nabeyaki Udon and it was superb. They don't have MSG and make their own noodles so its good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The curry udon is soooooo good.. one of the best I've had! The regular hot broth is delicious as well with a nice smoky flavor to it. We were fat ass status since we also ordered the bacon fried rice....
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if eating hot udon on a 90 degrees day is recommended but it sure hit the spot!Homemade udon noodles, chewy good, and flavorful broth. There were so many dishes I wanted on the menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best handmade Udon here, I esp. like the skinny udon! During the summer months, they have the summer special which is Udon (hot/cold) topped with okra, tempura shavings, natto, green onions, plum,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jimbo's has authentic soba and udon dishes with typically quick service. It's the go to place to have a quick and light bowl of udon. Parking is a bit tough, but worth the wait. One of my favorites...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If i'm ever craving udon, I have to get my fix at Jimbo! I love their udon here! The noodles are great! The curry isn't so bad either! I just hate the parking! Sometimes there is a wait but the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a fan of udon. I like ramen, soba, and somen, but I don't like the texture of thick udon noodles. Considering this fact, it's kind of funny that I've eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their silky udon & and curry sauce is yummy to the max. I also like the tempura & the set lunches. The quality is always consistant.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jimbo's was a solid Udon pick. It wasn't the best udon I've ever had, but it was very tasty. I had the shrimp tempura udon, which only came with one piece of shrimp, unfortunately because it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one restaurant where I can order many things from the menu and not worry about if it's gonna be good or not. =o)Today I had the KANI-KEIRAN with skinny udon. It's snow crab w/ scrambled egg on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, where's a good place to go for some noodles? I asked the local policeman. He tried to steer me to a nearby noodle shop. I insisted that he let me know about the local place where he personally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my college roomie took me here, I was a bit skeptical at first because it's called Jimbo, which is something I imagine a diner full of rednecks in the South would be called and not a Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine told me this place was overrated but I went anyways after reading all the great reviews from Yelp. I definitely agree with my friend. The food was ok. I ordered the tempura udon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
JIMMMMMBO'sI had a chance to go there for lunch during my trip to Hawaii. The UDON is made fresh daily, and you know it fresh when you bite into the soft noodles. You definitely can tell that this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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The address is misleading as it is actually located caddy corner from Alan Wong's. It is a Japanese Udon House and is dirt cheap. Try the skinny udon noodles as they really absorb the flavor of the wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not connoisseur of udon so I can't tell the difference between pre-packaged frozen udon and fresh ones. But, I can tell you that the udon broth was very tasty; however, I did think that the soup...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculously yummy! If you've never had the udon broth, you NEED to. My parents can't get enough of this place and they've sucked me & the bf into the addiction. (It's especially nice when they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know how some places you review you need to contemplate whether to give it three stars or four, four stars or five? Well, this was one of those places that, while waiting for the page to load, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely my favorite Japanese noodle place. There's a smokiness to the broth that's just perfect. Oyako Don Combo for me. Udon and a bowl of chicken/egg/rice/sweet soy sauce....the perfect hearty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is there a difference between fresh and pre-packaged udon noodles? The answer is a resounding yes. I came here a few weeks ago and had the combo with udon noodles in broth and curry over rice. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE the curry udon here! I always ask them to not put soup, just put curry. It's sooo delicious. Also good prices. I honestly have only tried curry udon so I can't speak for the other food.......
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comfort food to me is a bowl of Katsu Curry Udon. If you're a fan of Japanese-style curry, their curry soup is not too thick nor too runny, but rich and flavorful, topped with fukujinzuke, green...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Udon... I've heard they make them fresh, but I'm not exactly sure. Food is good, and reasonable. It's a small place, so if it's crowded, it may be a wait... but their food is pretty decent....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My new obsession has got to be udon noodles. They always bring back fond memories of Mongo's in downtown San Jose, RIP.Anywho, came upon Jimbo's Restaurant from Yelp reviews and I have to say they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here are my favorites:1) Curry Udon (beef)- Broth not too thick, not too runny. Bursting with curry flavor & dashi.2) Takana Bacon Yaki Udon- Takana is spicy pickles. It goes great with Bacon! Yaki...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the combo deals at Jimbo's but I have to say I've had better udon in Seattle. The tonkatsu bowl was delicious and I can't believe I ate the entire thing. My friend got the same combo but with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Combos are your friend. My usual is the udon and vegetable tempura combo with extra sauce. I love that sauce! You can get sides to add into your udon. I personally love mochi in my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ono Grind. I really wanted Ramen that day but the Udon quality was a pleasant surprise. The large order wasn't that much bigger than a regular order, but a regular should fill up even the hungriest of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite are the fried noodles with char sui. Great place to go for a quick casual meal. It gets packed though! This is a local hotspot so be prepared to wait.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The udon and broth were both spectacular. And to use the word "spectacular" about noodles is a stretch in most cases, I know.But in this case, it truly was mind-blowingly delicious. They were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clean, busy & friendly rest. The best udon & soba in honolulu...i should know i grew up in tokyo!You must try the combination plates - tempura don & udon usually works for me! Come early since it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why can't we have places like this in SF?Udon and fried mochi.... YUMMY!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stick with Yelp and you can't go wrong... I'm trying to find my first island spot with less than 5 stars, but so far it's a perfect 2 for 2 with highest marks. Jimbo, your udon is off the chain....
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing ramen/udon dishes! It's in a little neighborhood area with a bunch of other restaurants on that street so you can drive by without noticing, but do make a point to try it especially their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NO MSG and fresh noodles says it all!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very simple, homestyle restaurant with excellent, homemade noodles that was recommended to me by my Auntie. The only reason I was able to remember it was because the name is similar to my dad's....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great ramen and udon. They also have some nice curry dishes. The best is to go during lunch. They have a set lunches that are good deals and let you try everything.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best udon broth I've ever had. The broth has so much depth, I can't get over it. A simple bowl of plain udon in broth is heaven. The tempura is very good too, lightly crisped, unlike how other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a vegetarian/vegan or at least try to be one. I'm not sure if the items at their restaurant is vegetarian or not.....But, I usually have the plain curry with vegetables or the salad udon. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's obvious that Jimbo is a titan here on Oahu--I must have eaten here about 100 times--and I will NEVER get tired of it. Even when I'm in San Francisco for school, my heart yearns for Jimbo.Jimbo is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best udon available in Honolulu. Very fresh noodles that literally melt in your mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jimbo is a weekly stop for me, usually a weekend lunch before the shopping tour with my gal. Cold udon with the kakiage don is my usual choice. I LOVE the kakiage. I just got back from Japan and tried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I say?A nice boy introduced me to this place and I love it.Fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every single time I go to Jimbo's, I order the same darn thing! I absolutely love their Kanikeiran Udon... It's japanese comfort food to me.Peak lunch & dinner time can be a bit crazy busy, so be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My udon dish tasted so weird! I got the stir fried chicken katsu udon and I asked for them to make it spicy. There were 3 flavors going on - the spicy flavor (tasted like sriracha), the salty sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see... they make their own noodles and all their food tastes like heaven in a bowl. Probably my favorite place to get Japanese noodles on the island.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummm!! Skinny Udon with no MSG... yet lotza flavor and soo addictive... My gf and I would always return back to this restaurant every time we're back in Honolulu. Their skinny udons are an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a loyal and frequent customer of Jimbo since it opened years ago. Now, if you're used to eating at Japanese noodle houses in California, this place may not excite you as much, but it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite living on O'ahu for 20 years, I somehow did not know about this place until after I moved away. It's too bad b/c this place is the shit when it comes to Japanese noodles and I can only get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best udon! --and it's all freshly made right at their restaurant. soft, chewey, and a very tasty broth. the katsu curry and oyako donburi are also incredible. parking is difficult, and if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Jimbo's has the best udon on the island. Their noodles are homemade and their soups is so delicious. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends and sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but it is totally worth it!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Udon is the main draw here and also highly recommended from frommers guides, but if you've been to places like Mifune in SF Japantown or live in a city where there's a lot of Japanese run restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like udon, eat here. Really, that's all that needs to be said, but I'm not usually a brief writer.Their noodles are made in house. How well do they know their food? You can get the noodles to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to try a local joint in very touristy Honolulu. This was a great choice! Daily made udon noodles which were cooked just right. Not too gooey, mushy nor too frozen, al dente tasting....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
8/29/08 UpdateStopped going to Jimbo's. Too expensive for what you get...It used to be one of my favorite places, but now we find it too much for the tempura/udon combo at almost $18...They say their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say it but this place rocks.. i just went there a couple of weeks ago.. and oh boy i was not disappointed.. Now from the general perspecitve it looks like a japanese restaurant.. but here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Home made udon is the specialty at Jimbo's. Home made is udon is like having al dente pasta, only i...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Their Udon and Tempura don set is my favorite here. They can definitely fill you up and the price is...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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Jimbo's is located on S. King Street. This restaurant is the small, a line of regulars outside, fan...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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Jimbo's is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant -- small, a line of regulars outside, fantastic homemade noodles and broths, and everything's good and affordable. A must for any noodle lover, Jimbo's...
frommers.com - user review
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jimbois seats only 30 and is always crowded. you have to sign your name on a clipboard and wait your turn on the sidewalk. it specializes in udon, the thick, round, cream-colored traditional noodles...
gayot.com - user review
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homemade broth, fresh udon noodles, and meat-and-vegetable toppings go far to recommend this much-loved island eatery. although parking can be difficult and you'll generally encounter a line, you shouldn't be...
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