The story of UDON
About UDON
The story of UDON is a story of family, friendship and passion for Asia. Two young entrepreneurs, passionate about Asian culture, began their journey by opening their first restaurant in Barcelona, in 2004. What started out as a family business has now become a benchmark in quality Asian cuisine. Thanks to its success, UDON now has more than 70 restaurants and operates in 6 different countries.
OUR STORY
The story of UDON began in 2004. Traveling, a lot of curiosity, and a palate open to new flavors led the two founders of UDON to fall in love with Asian culture and cuisine.
2004
UDON opens its first restaurant in the iconic Born neighborhood in Barcelona.
2010
We open our first franchise and arrive in Madrid.
2014
The Izakayas arrive, our Japanese-inspired tapas.
2015
We open our first international restaurant in Andorra.
2016
Our beloved Corral Chicken Yakisoba arrives on the menu.
2017
We launch our sustainability plan ASAP (As Sustainable As Possible) and reach 50 restaurants.
2019
We win the prestigious Horeca New Business Model Award.
2021
We become leaders in Sustainability by receiving the Sustainability Award from MDR.
2022
We arrive in America with openings in Miami and the Dominican Republic.
2023
We land at San Juan Airport in Puerto Rico.
UDON stands out for its quality products and innovative offerings, emphasizing fresh, quality ingredients to make its own recipes. Our gastronomic proposal revolves around noodles, traditional Asian noodles (Udon, Ramen or Soba), taking center stage. What’s more, we also offer a wide variety of Asian-inspired tapas, rice dishes and vegetarian options.
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People First
Respect and teamwork among all people. We want teams of happy people, who feel free to reach their full potential and share their knowledge. Because together we are better.
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Planet Lovers
We always act responsibly and with honesty. Because we are aware that what we do has an impact, we want it to be positive, for society and for the environment.
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Product matters
We strive for excellence in the products we offer. The best ingredients, sourced from Asia and locally, to offer the best flavor and respect the planet. Good for people and good for the environment.
Local produce provider
We are proud to source our fresh fruits and vegetables from a local supplier based in Florida. As part of the “Fresh From Florida“ initiative, an effort by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, this partnership ensures that we support local agriculture and offer the freshest produce available. By choosing locally sourced ingredients, we’re reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and backing Florida’s farming community.
Organic foods
These products are officially certified by the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) through audits and are marked with the USDA ORGANIC seal. While our focus is on providing fresh, local produce, which already delivers excellent quality and sustainability, we are also evaluating the potential to include organic products in other categories. This way, we ensure our offerings reflect both value and quality without unnecessary additional costs.
Cage-free chicken & responsible antibiotic use
We prioritze to sourcing cage-free chicken with responsible antibiotic use, meaning the chickens are raised with care and antibiotics are only administered under veterinary supervision when necessary. This ensures both animal welfare and high-quality food standards for our guests.
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Passion driven
We are passionate about what we do. Making people happy with our food. Sharing our passion for Asian culture. Working every day in the best way that we can.
