Chewy Japanese udon, savory and umami-rich soup, plus crispy tempura—Chef Rika shows us how to make it all. Also, master the art of making handmade udon from scratch. It's deliciously simple!

The next time you make tempura, try pairing it with a traditional dipping sauce that the owner of a fast casual Japanese spot in New York City uses.

tempura, and beverages from a theater kitchen, allowing guests to watch as their food is prepared,” according to its website. A bowl of Marugame’s Niku Udon soup, from above, with tenkasu ...