Noodles are now a staple on the British foodie scene. Egg, udon, soba, glass, in a wok, in a soup, on a grill, in a salad – the possibilities are endless, and we Brits are crazy about them. We've compiled a list of the places that get chopstick-wielding aficionados queuing out the door.

Koya, Soho, London

For an authentic, minimalistic feel

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Forget handmade noodles, the top-quality udon (wheat flour noodle) found at this central location are foot-made (hygienically, of course.) Koya offers three types of udon dishes and daily specials, with an average price of £10-£12. For first timers we recommend Kinoko Hiya-Atsu – mushrooms and noodles in a walnut-miso broth. www.koya.co.uk

Tonkotsu, Soho and East London

For a comforting bowl of Ramen

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Japanese ramen (a big bowl of noodles in steaming, cure-your-cold broth) is the speciality of the house. Try out the Tokyo ramen—a delicious soy-based stock with pork, chicken, thick noodles, soft-boiled eggs and spring onion. www.tonkotsu.co.uk

Yippee Noodle Bar, Cambridge

For a fun and casual meal with friends
A canteen-style restaurant with an open kitchen, so you can watch your food being made in front of you. Give rice noodles a go in the Singapore Chao Mai, where they're fried with pork, chicken, prawns, egg and veggies. www.yippeenoodlebar.co.uk

Yume Noodle Bar, Bristol

For lunch on the go

A friendly place with a clean, white interior, decorated with images of branches and blossoms. Authentic Japanese cuisine, with locally sourced ingredients. It's also great value; their Tempura Udon (battered seafood, veggies and noodles in broth) is only £5.90. A second branch in Clifton recently opened, too. www.yumekitchen.co.uk

Zen, Durham

For a night out

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