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    Marugame Udon

    4.1 (194 reviews)
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    Shrimp Tempura
    Shih Fa K.

    This was my first time at a Marugama location, and it was pretty good. The noodles were well-done, the tan tan soup of the vegan udon was thick and spicy, and there were plenty of vegetables. The nikutama and shrimp bk that my friends ordered also looked good. The fried options were many and crispy. The service was fast. The ambiance was very casual.

    Curry Beef Nikatama with broth $14.65
    Vi T.

    Stopped in to try their new menu item, the beef bolognese udon. This fusion idea is interesting. The creamy cheese sauce this comes in made me think of the white gravy sauce for southern biscuits and gravy. It's a very rich/heavy forward sauce and can be a filling meal. My favorite is still either the regular or curry beef nikutama udon. I also noticed they have more rice dishes on the menu now, such as bbq eel and rice. There's an eel and beef bento box (about $23) which looks like an interesting dish to try next.

    Mel L.

    It's been awhile since we had Marugame. They have so many new items now like the creamy broth. Portions are just right. Creamy Broth - 4/5 flavorful, creamy, good portion size for a regular Bolognese - 3/5 not bad, something different, a bit too dry. Prefer the ones with broth. Tempura - 3/5 sweet potato is really dry, mushroom is better. The sauce is yummy. This location is great because it's not as busy. The customer service, however, needs improvement.

    sides: fried potato patty
    Lily S.

    I've been to a few other Marugame locations, but it's my first time at the Alameda location. It's located in a nice outdoor mall, with plenty of parking. Unlike the other locations, this one was not packed, which was nice for me but maybe not the owners. Marugame serves freshly made udon noodles with various options. You walk down the line cafeteria style and have a chance to customize your order, e.g., cheese, onions, etc. Once you have your bowl of piping hot noodles, you can pick up various sides like tempura, katsu, fried potatoes, gyozas, etc. They have specials that are available for a limited time, and today I got their tomatama curry udon special, which was so good. Their noodles are really thick, and cooked perfectly for that slightly chewy bite. What we got: + Tomatama curry udon - a tomato-y, slightly spicy curry udon served with chicken katsu on top. The curry was pretty creamy so it was more like a sauce than a broth. Really flavorful. + Nikutama udon - sliced beef with a beefy broth served with a perfectly cooked runny egg. + Sides: gyozas, tempura, fried potato patty were all good This is the perfect spot for those cold rainy days.

    Yuran Z.

    Came for the udon, stayed for the unlimited green onions. Marugame recently has a promotion for unlimited green onion and tempura flakes and it's perfect for my bowl of udon. The udon itself was good. Thick and chewy noodles in a rich creamy broth. But the real star here is the green onion situation. Fresh, crisp, and unlimited. I turned my bowl into what can only be described as udon with a side of onion mountain, and it was like a cherry on top. The onions added the perfect bite and made every sip better than the last. Everything tasted fresh, portions were generous, service was quick and friendly, and the interior is very clean. Would 100% aggressively top my udon again if they still have this the next time I come back.

    Nikutama
    Lauren C.

    Was wondering what the hype was about with this place, so decided to stop by. Service was quick and udon is ready immediately after ordering. Noodles had a good texture, beef and broth flavor were just ok. Ample seating are and clean. For $14 for the regular size it's just ok, nothing to rave about.

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    Arron P.

    Came here for dinner on a return visit. Staff is friendly. Food is okay and a bit on the high side for price. The ambiance is casual and spacious. Would recommend just to satisfy a craving.

    Creamy Broth - Tonkotsu style
    Jenny H.

    I asked for EXTRA BROTH and the employee definitely listened! Yay! The udon tends to soak up the soup so definitely ask for extra broth. The kake was delicious and a good price. Tonkatsu was ok! The tempura is ok too. Staff are always nice.

    Nina M.

    You walk in and like others have mentioned it is a cafeteria style place. You walk up and there is a small menu of different udon soups you can order. Once you decide you walk up to the front of the counter tell them what you want, and in front of you they quickly prepare and make the food. With you udon soup and tray you go down the line and can pick different tempura items - chicken, shrimp, asparagus and other vegetables. Then you pay. With that said my udon did not have plenty of flavor and I found the tempura to be pricey for what it was. I did see many people here and I can understand the convenience of getting fast food udon.

    Clockwise from top-left: Beef Udon (reg), Kitsune Udon (Large) & Gyoza
    Alex C.

    Like all Marugame locations, the entrance is structured assembly line style where you place your order, pick up your order a bit further down the line, grab any additional tempura add-ons you might like before hitting the cashier to check-out. Unlike other Marugame locations however, the back of the house seemed to be a bit chaotic and duties less segregated. The same person who took our orders appeared to prep it from start to finish, which definitely caused a backup in the line. Additionally, fried onion and green onion toppings have to be selected when they are handing you your bowl instead of self-serve later on like other locations. We ordered the Beef Udon and Kitsune Udon during our last visit, along with several tempuras and some gyoza. All of the food was as delicious as we've come to expect with the Marugame brand. The seating here is pretty cramped. We came a bit after lunch and there was still a full house inside. I constantly found myself getting bumped by the person sitting behind me due to how close together the tables are.

    Nikutama
    Kenneth H.

    Friendly staff. Food not bad. They make their own noodles! Tables are wobbly (lol). Nothing much to say about ambiance. It's a chain restaurant so it is what it issss.

    Cary L.

    I love Japanese curry and have cooked it at home since the dawn of time. So when I saw this new item I HAD to try it. As I stood in line waiting to order, I could only anticipate the mouth-watering experience I was going to have. I mean I like their udon soup creations. This HAS to be just as satisfying. As expected though nothing interestingly has changed with their chicken katsu so that's par for course. Now they added curry to it over rice. How shall I say? It's the blandest tasting curry I've ever had. It has no character at all. Not spicy with some kick. Not peppery for some heat. Ok, fine. Not even much curry flavor. Not sweet. I think most of us are accustomed to the prototypical S&K Japanese curry blocks that we can all buy at our local asian markets. I would have to say that any S&K curry, regardless of sweetness or spice level, beats this curry. I'm sorry. I wanted to enjoy and relish in this Marugame rice bowl but boy, just better stick to their original udon soup based dishes. In the end I only ate the katsu with some of the curry rice and left at least half of the rice behind. Now...I'm not sure if others may enjoy this curry. But for me it certainly leaves much to be desired. Will I come back? Yes, because I do still like their other offerings. But this curry, is my least fav.

    Tan Tan (Vegan)
    Natalie C.

    Located in a shopping center with lots of parking out front, we stopped by after doing a wedding dress fitting :) ordering is very simple, you order at the counter and watch as they put together your udon noodle bowl with freshly cooked noodles, fresh made broth, and a variety of ingredients. There is also a little tempura/musubi a la carte place at the end of the counter. We got the creamy tonkatsu broth and the vegan tan tan udon. Both were so tasty, and the udon noodles were incredible! Honestly such a great dinner experience, and very reasonably priced!

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    We love Marugame Udon. My girls loving having it for dinner. The staff are always friendly! The place is always clean.

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    I LOVE THIS PLACE, service is so great, the workers are kind. the ambiance allows for great convo!

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    Great udon from Japan. If you love udon definitely worth checking out. Curry udon is my favorite

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    Foods are good and the staff are very professional and friendly, especially Nick the one who assisted our orders.,

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    7 months ago

    Great service and meals! The atmosphere is great for enjoying your food in a comfortable environment.

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    Solid food, decent price, relaxed atmosphere. Staff are friendly and it's a good place for an easy meal! Would recommend

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    Very glad for their food and service! Noodle is absolutely great! This is "fast food" for noodle. Simple but yummy.

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    Delicious! Kids loved it. Reasonably fast even with the big line. Will definitely come back.

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    great service and great food. We like the new self service of green onions and crisps

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    Hayashi Japanese Cuisine

    Hayashi Japanese Cuisine

    3.7
    (87 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    When: Weekday dinner What: Pork Belly Don, and Beef Udon…read moreExperience: Find the food here being a mix of Japanese and Chinese food. I did not have any sushi so I won't be able to comment on that. Pork Belly Don was on the fatty side for my preference so end up needing to cut fat portions out before eating. Which is fine with me since I know there may be people who would like it. However, the taste was a little too salty and it did taste a little towards soy sauce pork belly, with the only difference that theirs is also very garlicky. Beef udon had reasonable udon though the beef was lacking in flavor. The beef meat could use some light seasoning before cooking so that it's more appealing vs being bland. Good customer service. Granted we were the only one eating in, while there were people doing take outs, they had good customer service. We left an item and didn't even notice, but they called us from our reservation info to get the item back to us - which I appreciate a lot. Due to being the only people eating in, it was on the quieter side with music playing in the background.

    I had a deep craving for some Sushi and decided to search some places using Yelp! I stumbled upon…read morethis place, upon my arrival I noticed that the old business that once lived here was no longer. To my surprise, it is now a Japanese Cuisine restaurant. Based on the reviews I decided to stop by and order a roll to satisfy my craving. Upon entry, I noticed the restaurant was fairly empty (great) and it appeared that only one employee was working at the time. The employee was pleasant he answered my questions and was quick with completing my order. My roll appeared to be made with care and I couldn't wait to dive in. To say the least my roll was A-Mazing. The ingredients tasted fresh. The roll didn't burst open as I picked it up with my chopsticks, etc. My concern is with the prices. This Japanese restaurant food items are priced really high. I paid $25 dollars for a pretty basic tempura roll. I wanted to try some other items but didn't want to leave out paying $50 for a to go meal.

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    Hayashi Japanese Cuisine
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    Dining Area
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    Sushi Broadway

    Sushi Broadway

    4.2
    (75 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Decided to try something more basic and got a three-item bento box for lunch. I usually prefer…read morefusion rolls and nigiri, but wanted to mix it up. The bento box consisted of the following (alongside the salad, soup, and rice): - California roll: not the best ever, but not bad - Chicken teriyaki: I never order this at restaurants, so it was kind of fun to try - Gyoza: the gyoza was fine, but the sauce was not gyoza sauce. It was super sweet. The service is always good and the staff is always very nice.

    Finally got to try out Sushi Broadway…read more I used to come here for many years when Kamakura was here. For the non-Alamedans, and tech bro transplants, Kamakura was pretty much an institution in Alameda that was here for decades, and had a very loyal following. The owner was a sweet lady who was ever-present at the restaurant, even at a very advanced age. I think Kamakura was actually one of the first restaurants I experienced when I came to the U.S. as a child, and certainly the first time I tried Japanese food, which remains one of my very favorite cuisines. After Kamakura closed, the place sat vacant so long (thank you, ridiculous Alameda real estate prices and permitting requirements), that I was beginning to wonder if this location would ever be brought back to life again. Then, at last, a new sushi establishment called Sushi Broadway opened. I have no idea if there is any relation whatsoever to the former Kamakura. The interior has been extensively renovated; it looks brand new and still has a hint of that fresh-paint smell. On a Sunday evening, the dining room was more than half-occupied, which is a good sign. We perused the menu, and settled on the Saba Shioyaki (grilled mackerel) entree, and the Double Sake Roll to share. The saba also comes with soup and salad, so it was more than enough for a full meal for the two of us. Prices for rolls and entrees are totally reasonable, but if you want straight sashimi, it is pricier, and I've noticed sashimi has gone up in price everywhere, so certainly not limited to here. And that's ok; would you want to roll the dice with cheap raw fish? I think not. Service was very nice and hospitable. Attentive but not overbearing. We were never rushed, which I appreciate. After our meal, we received a complementary pour of plum wine, which was nice, and Kamakura used to have this tradition of hospitality as well. We will return, and I'll probably have more to add after our next visit.

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    A picture of the sushi bar.
    Spicy hamachi
    Spicy hamachi
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    Sushi & More

    Sushi & More

    4.4
    (235 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Stopped in quickly for dinner and was very impressed! Beautiful ambience, great service, and the…read morefood was amazing! Definitely coming back to try their bento box next time! (:

    This restaurant is located on a busy street in Alameda where parking is extremely limited. We like…read moreto try to find something near residential and walk, but even then it can get frustrating to find a parking spot. Once you walk into the restaurant, there's indoor and outdoor seating available. The outdoor seating is covered by a patio, and on colder days, I'm assuming they will put a heater out there? I'm not too sure, since I don't actually eat outside often. Indoor is well lit up, and has a decent amount of seating. The biggest table I have seen seats around 6 people, but can be more if you have small children I suppose. We mostly order the rolls here, and to be fair, it's a decent pricing. However, it is a hit or miss. 1. Lion King - Decent. Taste all the same everywhere you go if you ask me. 2. Deep Fried Spicy Tuna - Must have, definitely my favorite. 3. Golden Gate - More on the saucy side with imitation crab meat, it's basic. 4. Dragon Roll - Again, same anywhere you go. 5. Double Salmon Roll - Salmon on the inside, salmon on the outside. Cheaper alternative than to just getting nigiri or salmon sashimi. The customer service here is not the best in my opinion. The first time we took a friend there for his birthday, and it was terrible. The host, waiter/server, and manager disregarded us. However, a table next to us got the friendliest treatment. The type of treatment you give when you expect them to come back so you can address them by their name. The second time we've been here, the customer service was basic. No expectations, just take your order, serve, and a simple question of how is everything. Honestly, customer service could have been much more reasonable at even the most basic level. Overall, the food is ok. I wouldn't say it's like the best, but if you're here for lunch or a quick bite, it's fine.

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    Glasses and wines and sake. More on the other wall.
    Glasses and wines and sake. More on the other wall.
    Double Salmon Roll, Super California Roll, Double Hamachi Roll
    Double Salmon Roll, Super California Roll, Double Hamachi Roll
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    Long day of chores ahead, got our sushi to go today
    Koharu Japanese Cafe

    Koharu Japanese Cafe

    4.0
    (57 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I found this place on Yelp about a year ago and have been meaning to try this place. Street parking…read morealways scares me especially during the weekend but luckily I had a Monday off and was able to find parking right across the street. It's a cute little spot and aesthetically pleasing. I believe it's a kitchen hall where multiple restaurants are combined into one? You're able to order curry, dim sum, Japanese sandwiches, bento boxes, etc in one spot. Theres indoor and outdoor seating. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were seated where the cushion chairs were. Then we scanned a QR code on the table and started a group order/tab. I was looking for some comfort food during these gloomy days so I ordered the Japanese curry with katsu which came with miso soup. Our food was served through a robot was pretty cool! The curry was good! My total for two curries with katsu, including tax and tip came out to be about $50. I'm rating this place a 3.5 due to our table not being wiped down prior to being seated, there were crumbs on it and our server just picked some of it up but did not wipe down the table. Other cushion seat tables were also not wiped down and the cushion seats had crumbs and stains on them. A family came in and their high top table was wiped down . We also didn't have any napkins in our holder so I did have to get up and grab it from another table. But I would come back and try this place again, maybe during the weekend.

    Delicious food and great service. I don't know how we've missed this place in all the times we've…read morevisited alameda, but is definitely going to be on our weekly rotation. We got the curry rice with chicken katsu and the tempura udon. The portions are huge -- especially the curry. You could feed at least two with the meal we were served. The tempura is hit and fresh, and the udon noodles are delicious. Gilbert, the owner, is super friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is open and bright. We will definitely be back!

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    Our delicious bento sets and sandos!
    Our Kurobuta Katsu Sando on Acme Bread ($14.95) a customer favorite!

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    Our Kurobuta Katsu Sando on Acme Bread ($14.95) a customer favorite!
    Sushi House

    Sushi House

    3.2
    (4.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I've had this spot bookmarked for years and finally got to try it for my daughters sweet 16 let's…read moreget into it . It's right by the alameda beach in a plaza so there's plenty of parking . When I walked in they have a kiosk to put yourself on the reserve list for seating . Lucky for us it wasn't crowded so we were seated immediately. Inside is big and roomy so you can definitely bring a large party here or just a date night . Our waiter was very nice plus all the staff were accommodating. I always get sashimi but I got to have my uni ( sea urchin ) craving knocked out ! They were plump and sweet but still had that fresh ocean taste omg ! Amazing . Salmon sashimi was nice thick cuts and melted like butter . For the roll the waiter recommended the island roll and it was pretty good ! I also got oysters ( kinda on the smaller side ) but still were fresh and the sauce they give to go with it was a nice touch . We also got the chicken teriyaki sushi combo which comes with Cali rolls and nigiri . The cuts on the nigiri were big as well ( but didn't taste as fresh as the salmon nigiri ) and they were gracious with the amount of tobiko they top the Rolls with . miso soup and salad was good . Overall I would definitely come back to try other rolls they have a lot of speciality rolls ! And if you like uni like me , definitely they got you covered !

    We come here at least once a month for the last 23 years until 2017. Since 2017,their dishes are…read morevery inconsistent. These days we just come every 2 months. On July 12th we all ordered 3 items Bento boxes, the Teriyaki grilled chicken and beef looked and tasted like boiled chicken and beef with teriyaki sauce. The salmon taste so plain. That was our worse experience at sushi house for the last 23 years.

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    Sakura Restaurant

    Sakura Restaurant

    3.7
    (306 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Parking: street parking only Entrance: big signs, various…read morepicture menu in front Interior: well lit, high ceiling, no steps, flat floors easy to walk/ roll wheelchair or strollers, table and seats or booth available, baby chairs available Service: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable Food: Fresh, tasty and flavorful Weekday 2pm, lunch rush ended but still so clean and organized Restroom is slightly dim lit but clean

    Came here for dinner on a Sunday night and the place wasn't busy. Parking can be tricky to find but…read moreit's easier to find on the less busy side streets. Once seated, you'll get served either tea or water. The staff were nice and efficient with seating and taking orders. We ordered: - grilled whole squid: such a great appetizer! The presentation was nice, highlighting the shape of the whole squid. The squid was cooked perf with a chewy texture. Also, it had an aromatic charred flavor but was not burnt at all! The dipping sauce was a slightly sour vinegar, but it goes well with soy sauce also. - black dragon: contains tempura shrimp, cucumber top w/unagi, avocado. The cucumbers and avocados were fresh with the cucumber and tempura shrimp adding a nice crunchy flavor. - orange blossom: contains tuna, avocado, salmon, tobiko. The presentation was unique and the sushi was held up well with the salmon wrapped on the outside. Very generous and thick slices of salmon! - lion king: contains imitation crab, cucumber, top baked salmon, unagi sauce, mayo, tobiko. A classic option that you can't go wrong with! The sauce was just enough since I usually prefer when the roll is not drenched in sauce and you can taste the salmon. Overall, this sushi spot is my go to in the area! The staff are nice and attentive with service. The fish was fresh and the rolls contained a generous amount of ingredients. Will def come back when craving sushi!

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    High ceiling, colorful interior, well lit
    High ceiling, colorful interior, well lit
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    More oysters..... :)
    I know, I'm addicted to oysters, but there are worse vices...

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    I know, I'm addicted to oysters, but there are worse vices...
    WAKI Japanese Cuisine

    WAKI Japanese Cuisine

    4.5
    (262 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    This is becoming my favorite sushi restaurant. Too bad it is so far from my house. Once in a while,…read morei do make the trip just for their sushi. Their sashimi are cut thick with an excellent mouth feel. Waki is the only place i would order uni. Their Hokkaido uni does not taste like a pouch of sea water like many other places. It actually got texture and taste. The tempura was fried to perfection. I wish it is closer to where i live. Definitely will be back.

    Tl;Dr - Decent sushi in an otherwise non-sushi heavy town. Decent Japanese options, humble service,…read moreoverall pretty good if you in town for an evening. So admittedly I came here twice by accident because I forgot being here the first time. My wife and I will come into town there and again to hang out in Alameda and when we do, this is one of the better restaurants in town. Seems to me its a family operation, service is warm and friendly. Ambiance is laid back, cafe style. The menu has all the typical fare, I got the teryaki salmon meal both times and it was pretty good. Could use a little more sauce but you can always ask and I'm sure they'd be happy to provide at no charge. Also got the salmon collar which was particularly good. Prices are a little high for the area, but I would expect that given there's not a lot of sushi around, so they deserve the bump. 10$/nigiri though on some salmon is a *sconch* too high, they should do this a bit smarter. Only big things for me is just keep the hot sake HOT, it was mildly warm when I got mine, but this a common gripe I say about tons of places so not really gonna make a big deal about it. I'm on a mission to get house hot sake hotter across these lands. All in all, comparatively its great for Alameda, but would not stack up at these prices anywhere in Oakland, or SF. An excellent option of convenience if you don't feel like traveling.

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    Beautiful dining room
    Venus Roll
    Venus Roll
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    Marugame Udon - japanese - Updated August 2026

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