Went for lunch on a weekday and it was surprisingly not busy! Friendly staff and absolutely delicious food! This is one of my favorite udon spots and it hits every time. You order right when you walk in, they prepare your entree and then you go through the line cafeteria style and pick what fried goods you want. There's a wide array of tempura and one of my faves, the potato croquette. I got the regular hot nikutama udon and it was so so so good! The broth was so flavorful, the udon was soft and chewy, and the tempura flakes and green onions elevated the soup as a whole! I will say the meat was on the chewier side today but still yummy. The regular sized portion is a pretty good size so it's definitely worth the price! I also got a potato croquette and it was good too! Perfect contrast of crunch on the outside and softness of the potato inside. Also tastes great dipped in the nikutama broth. Overall enjoyable experience here! I don't come here often but when I do, it's always so good. They've got consistency and quality udon. Prices are on the higher side but totally justifiable. I'm looking forward to the next time I eat here for sure!
Allie L.
very slay, always delicious and affordable. there are so many tables that my friends and i never have an issue finding a place to sit no matter what time we go. even if the line seems long, the wait is never too bad bc the workers are super efficient :)
Jenny S.
They need someone to manage the line! It happens so frequently that there are a small group of people who keep shamelessly adding new people to the middle of the line and there often ends up being ~10 people cutting into the line with them. Terrible experience for people waiting behind.
Franklin C.
Had to get a fix of udon and none other than marugame. Parking was hard to find but I usually have my secret parking spot ( can't tell ya or else it won't be a secret!). I ordered the tonkatsu and potato croquette with fried chicken. I asked for extra green onions. Most of it is self service on the water and utensils. Only thing missing was the section to get extra green onions but I figure due to sanitary reasons it was removed. The place is quite spacious and there's plenty of seat for people to eat at. The decor is pretty much simple Japanese wooden bench. Care to eat a bowl of Tonkatsu udon with me?
Jerry M.
Superior udon and tempura here! Marugame Udon is located in Sawtelle and set amongst the densest community of Japanese restaurants outside of little Tokyo. There is so much to explore here. Anyway back to the Udon at Marugame. The noodle in my sweet tofu vegan udon were perfect. Taste and texture were the equal of anything I have enjoyed in Japan. If you are a ramen fan like me, mix it up with some udon for a change. The sweet tofu is just delicious as is their broth. But wait, there is more! They have a selection of tasty tempura too! Located on the counter where you order your udon is a selection of fresh made tempura. I enjoyed their tamago and also the squid tempura. That tamago tempura is sweet and light. A must get for sure. They also have chicken karage that seemed to make it onto everyone's plate. While i don't eat chicken myself, everyone seemed to be really enjoying the chicken and going back for more. We went for an early dinner on Friday at about 4:00 pm and were seated immediately I am told that in the evening you may experience a wait. That is understandable for a place with such outstanding udon. Highly recommend.
Molly Hemphill
Simply the best udon. Like a delicious and comforting noodle hug.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryant L
They were very kind, but the udon noodles were too soft and kept breaking. The broth and ingredients tasted amazing though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Green Onion, Soup
Geoff Reinhardt
Really poor udon for how famous this place is meant to be. Skip it for another (better) spot on Sawtelle!
Johnnef C Mendoza
April 13, 2024The service wasn't bad and the soup was great. The price wasn't too much either. I will surely stop by again when I am in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, Noodles, Green Onion, Soup
Burak
Go to the killer noodle restaurant across the road. The quality is much better. It's more affordable and tastier.
The line moves quickly, the people who work there are welcoming, and the food is tasty and priced reasonably.I always get kitsune udon with an onsen egg and a side of tamago tempura and potato croquette, and I’ve never been disappointed or dissatisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitsune, Assorted Tempura
Christian Rivera
Best ramen restaurant in all of LA!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelsey Fox
Came here for dinner and ordered the regular size Nikutama with egg tempura on the side. So flavorful and delicious! I was surprised to see the reasonable prices - a great bang for your buck!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophie Gullett
We've come here twice and really enjoyed it both times! I got the nikutama udon and my partner got the BK. Both have great umami flavor. Tempura is also light and crispy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, Noodles, Soup
Elaine A
I am always a fan of marugame udon, the flavors are so clean to the palate and the tempura choices are amazing. Sometimes the sweet potato tempuras are too dry when left out for too
Went for lunch on a weekday and it was surprisingly not busy! Friendly staff and absolutely delicious food! This is one of my favorite udon spots and it hits every time. You order right when you walk in, they prepare your entree and then you go through the line cafeteria style and pick what fried goods you want. There's a wide array of tempura and one of my faves, the potato croquette. I got the regular hot nikutama udon and it was so so so good! The broth was so flavorful, the udon was soft and chewy, and the tempura flakes and green onions elevated the soup as a whole! I will say the meat was on the chewier side today but still yummy. The regular sized portion is a pretty good size so it's definitely worth the price! I also got a potato croquette and it was good too! Perfect contrast of crunch on the outside and softness of the potato inside. Also tastes great dipped in the nikutama broth. Overall enjoyable experience here! I don't come here often but when I do, it's always so good. They've got consistency and quality udon. Prices are on the higher side but totally justifiable. I'm looking forward to the next time I eat here for sure!
very slay, always delicious and affordable. there are so many tables that my friends and i never have an issue finding a place to sit no matter what time we go. even if the line seems long, the wait is never too bad bc the workers are super efficient :)
They need someone to manage the line! It happens so frequently that there are a small group of people who keep shamelessly adding new people to the middle of the line and there often ends up being ~10 people cutting into the line with them. Terrible experience for people waiting behind.
Had to get a fix of udon and none other than marugame. Parking was hard to find but I usually have my secret parking spot ( can't tell ya or else it won't be a secret!). I ordered the tonkatsu and potato croquette with fried chicken. I asked for extra green onions. Most of it is self service on the water and utensils. Only thing missing was the section to get extra green onions but I figure due to sanitary reasons it was removed. The place is quite spacious and there's plenty of seat for people to eat at. The decor is pretty much simple Japanese wooden bench. Care to eat a bowl of Tonkatsu udon with me?
Superior udon and tempura here! Marugame Udon is located in Sawtelle and set amongst the densest community of Japanese restaurants outside of little Tokyo. There is so much to explore here. Anyway back to the Udon at Marugame. The noodle in my sweet tofu vegan udon were perfect. Taste and texture were the equal of anything I have enjoyed in Japan. If you are a ramen fan like me, mix it up with some udon for a change. The sweet tofu is just delicious as is their broth. But wait, there is more! They have a selection of tasty tempura too! Located on the counter where you order your udon is a selection of fresh made tempura. I enjoyed their tamago and also the squid tempura. That tamago tempura is sweet and light. A must get for sure. They also have chicken karage that seemed to make it onto everyone's plate. While i don't eat chicken myself, everyone seemed to be really enjoying the chicken and going back for more. We went for an early dinner on Friday at about 4:00 pm and were seated immediately I am told that in the evening you may experience a wait. That is understandable for a place with such outstanding udon. Highly recommend.
Simply the best udon. Like a delicious and comforting noodle hug.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They were very kind, but the udon noodles were too soft and kept breaking. The broth and ingredients tasted amazing though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Green Onion, Soup
Really poor udon for how famous this place is meant to be. Skip it for another (better) spot on Sawtelle!
April 13, 2024The service wasn't bad and the soup was great. The price wasn't too much either. I will surely stop by again when I am in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, Noodles, Green Onion, Soup
Go to the killer noodle restaurant across the road. The quality is much better. It's more affordable and tastier.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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The line moves quickly, the people who work there are welcoming, and the food is tasty and priced reasonably.I always get kitsune udon with an onsen egg and a side of tamago tempura and potato croquette, and I’ve never been disappointed or dissatisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kitsune, Assorted Tempura
Best ramen restaurant in all of LA!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for dinner and ordered the regular size Nikutama with egg tempura on the side. So flavorful and delicious! I was surprised to see the reasonable prices - a great bang for your buck!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've come here twice and really enjoyed it both times! I got the nikutama udon and my partner got the BK. Both have great umami flavor. Tempura is also light and crispy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tempura, Noodles, Soup
I am always a fan of marugame udon, the flavors are so clean to the palate and the tempura choices are amazing. Sometimes the sweet potato tempuras are too dry when left out for too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5