This Restaurant has great service and very nice people working here. The food here is also excellent 10/10 would recommen.

Very delicious udon and quick self serving style. Very clean and spacious design seating. Fast food preparation and easy access to paying for the food. read more

Craving some udon while we were passing through the area so we decided to stop here for a quick early dinner on a weekend. It was quiet and service was quick. Set up like a Chipotle and Subway. You order your main dish and you move along to customize it by adding tempuras (extra fee), vegetables (extra fee), green onions, or tempura flakes. The udon soup base and noodles was good. The tempura batter on my shrimp tempuras was too thick and not light and flaky. I wanted to add vegetables to my udon and wish they were cooked first or cooked with my soup. Dumping uncooked vegetables into my soup just cooled everything down right away. There was a lot of seating inside and on their large outdoor patio. The place was very clean. read more

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Nice to have them in this area. The vegan udon is my go-to and is savory and flavorful. You definitely don't miss the meat. The portion size is quite filling. Takeout works well, if you don't wait too long to consume it. They pack the udon and toppings separate from the broth. The dining area is big. Parking is shared as they're located in a shopping area with 99 Ranch and Trader Joe's, as well as other eateries. read more

I happened to be in the area on Monday, supporting my sissy at her MD appt, so when hunger struck, I suggested we stop by Marugame. Marugame Udon is one of those places I keep coming back to--and for good reason. No matter how many new spots I try, this is HANDS DOWN still my go-to when I'm craving something warm, soupy/noods, comforting, and genuinely satisfying. There's just something about watching the noodles being made fresh right in front of you that sets the tone. You know you're about to be in for a treat and get a good meal. The udon is always perfectly chewy, the broth is rich without being too heavy, and everything just hits the spot every time. This Aliso Viejo location is spacious, bright and clean & the service is consistent. I opt'd for the creamy broth udon again (I know..I'm a creature of habit), as it's always my favorite. That creamy chicken broth, topped with juicy pork chashu, and a flavorful seasoned egg is just sooo yums! Add some chili oil and flakes and BAM..heaven. Whether I'm super hungry or just need a quick pick-me-up, Marugame never disappoints. read more

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I love this local udon spot! So glad it opened up locally. Love the #1 Nikutama udon with beef a poached egg in a dashi broth. Love the premium tendon tempura with rice bowl. We also love the new bolognese udon noodles. The line moved fast. Parking is plentiful. Staff is okay depends on the day--service getting better each time we go. Never had an issue with finding a table to sit. Love the Al La Carte choices: zucchini tempura, potatoe crochette, fried dumplings. read more

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I found you Marugame Udon! I have seen multiple locations in OC but this was my first experience. I was exploring some of the newer restaurants and business in the Aliso plaza and had my heart set on Coco Curry house but Marugame just felt right. After a hard exhausting week what better way to treat myself than a warm bowl of noodles. It's like a warm huge but not your typical pho or ramen options. I want Udon! It's that feel when you found exactly what you were looking for like Harold and Kumar go to White Castle. The best part is this is Aliso Viejo so there wasn't crazy parking or lines. I was a little overwhelmed with the options. I wanted to go full big back and try everything on the menu. Instead I thought about keeping my gains so I ordered just one item, the tomato beef and it didn't disappoint. I savored the broth and slurped the noodles and it was just the right amount of food without being overly filling. I would probably order more if I was super hungry. This simple dish made me a fan of Marugame. I will be back to try my soup with more customization and toppings. I didn't do my research I advanced so I will definitely check out my Yelp buddies creations and photos before my next visit. I highly recommend. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Good pricing and great flavors, avoid doordash ordering if you plan to come in for dine in or pickup since they overcharge per item before anything else. Quick processes to build your bowl so ordering goes pretty fast too. Perfect place for a quick bite before shopping next door at 99 Ranch. read more

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Jen suggested trying this location after a previous visit to their Chino Hills restaurant. Having a trip under my belt really helped when it came time to order. This time I avoided the sweet broth and opted for the Beef Tomamtama and added an egg and veggies. I also added some chili oil to kick it up a bit and the result was a very enjoyable dish. The location is much bigger than Chino Hills and was fairly empty as we timed it before the dinner crowd arrived. Staff was helpful and patient. Overall, a much better experience this time around and we will definitely come back often. read more

It was a cold cloudy day in the OC and udon was a must. They recently opened more Marugame in South County. I ordered the number #3 Beef with soft poached egg with green onions & tempura bits. The tempura bar was fun to explore with many options from veggies to meat. I opted for a shrimp tempura, pumpkin and chicken thigh (dark meat). The udon was so lovely and warm. The beef was nicely seasoned with the egg. The udon noodles were nice and chewy. The pumpkin was so creamy and not too sweet. The chicken was great add for crispy crunch. This was a fun lunch spot with quick service and tons of seating options indoor/out. read more

Marugame Udon - Beef - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

I love the beef and my husband likes the Tonkotsu. My foodie babies enjoy eating here as well. Be careful, the tempura is so delicious but it definitely add up. I tried their Calamanci juice and it was great! Service is always quick and the store is kept clean. read more

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Marugame is continuing to expand and now has another location in South OC in the Aliso Viejo area. This spot is located in the same plaza as the 99 Ranch Market where there is a good amount of parking spots. They have a solid amount of seating options, both indoors and outdoors. Wifey and I stopped for lunch on some empty stomachs. You order up at the front and then you can take your food to whatever seat is open. I ended up getting the Beef Tomatama and wifey got the Nikutama. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here and left with full and satisfied stomachs. Portions are generous and the flavors are on point. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back for another meal next time we are nearby! read more

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Dont be discouraged by the long lines. It moves quickly and is worth it. Seating available inside and outdoors. The creamy broth is my go-to. Lots of flavor, Chewy soft udon noodles and the char shu has both the salty slightly-sweet flavor. Jammy eggs cooked to perfection. The chicken curry katsu over rice was a hit with my teen and as was the featured cheese-tomato-curry chicken katsu udon. The tempuras (egg, zucchini and shrimp) are light and crispy. We had to get a second, separate chicken katsu because it was so tasty. I recommend the calamansi drink to wash it all down. Refreshing! read more

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Marugame Udon is my go to spot for some comforting Japanese udon. I didn't know that they opened up a location in Aliso Viejo so we went to try it out. The restaurant is located in a plaza with many other food and drink spots. They have plenty of tables both inside and outside the restaurant. I got my usual nikutama udon bowl, I go back and forth between this one and the curry nikutama. I also always get the tamagoyaki, but this time I tried the sweet potato tempura too. Everything was so delicious and comforting, especially since it's been cold lately. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama, Sweet Potato Tempura, Tamagoyaki - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Delicious noodles and broth. I have not found their noodle texture anywhere else. Pricing is very good, high value as well.

This is counter service. They are really quick! I wish the tempura was made to order so it would be hot and crispy, the heating lamps can only do so much. I felt like this place was ok- it's a cheap meal but I wasn't WOW'd. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Had the curry nikutama which was alright, as I wished it was more flavorful. Also got tempura shrimp and sweet potato which went really well with the tempura sauce! Overall loved the open kitchen concept of being able to see fresh noodles being prepared!! Staff and environment were very friendly!! read more

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This was my third time at Marugame Udon and it was great as usual! I tried the udon with beef and onions in it this time and it was sooo tasty! Definitely hit the spot! Go here!! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Marugame Udon is like the Chipotle of udon. I don't mean that in a bad way; you can get quality udon and other noodles without a long wait. They have plenty of seating both inside and outside. This location felt very clean and brand new. My husband got the tempura udon and I got the katsu curry.Udon was excellent, but the curry wasn't the best. I do appreciate that they have something other than just noodles tho. read more

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Taste is good but meat is too thin and not enough broth. Meat only 3 very think piece. $18 ? I think I could get a better value at other noodle places. read more

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I love their creamy broth although it is a little bit too salty it's still okay. Service was fine and vibe was netural.

This place was recommended by a friend of ours and man was it good!! Ambience- 10/10 - it's really a chill and relaxed interior but they are *making the noodles in front of you* Food-10/10 - again, *making* *the food* *in front of you* What more could you ask for?? The udon noodles were so fresh, my husband got the pork udon and he said the pork was cooked great as well. I got the katsu teriyaki rice bowl, the chicken was crispy and fresh and they make their teriyaki sauce in house! Got green onions and tempura crisps on top and it was a dream. The have a cafeteria style set up so after you get your order you slide down and have the option of adding on different tempura options. So dangerous. We got a tempura chicken and tempura pumpkin and they were also great! My mom got the gyudon and loved her meal. Even the baby loved the food! Service 10/10- fast, efficient, and friendly counter service read more

Marugame Udon - Chicken Katsu Teriyaki with tempura flakes, Pumpkin Tempura, Seasoned Egg (1/2)- all so good! - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

This is my go to udon place nearby but my most recent visit was a bit disappointing as the chicken tempura had zero flavor. Batter was missing something and literally had no taste. The udon was still good so I'll be back but will not get the chicken anymore unless they improve it. read more

Everyone has their favorite kind of noods, and honestly I never really gave myself a chance to truly enjoy udon...until now. My husband and I stopped here for lunch after running errands in the area. This location is huge! We walked in, welcomed with the traditional, "irasshaimasse!", checked out the menu, placed our order, saw the array of crispy fried tempura (got a pork sausage tempura...yum!), paid at the counter, and found a table inside (which there were plenty of inside and out). The process gave me high school cafeteria feels! Actually, I honestly like the straight forward simplicity...get in, eat, get out (and on) with your day! LOL. We both decided to try their ("most loved") Signature Nikutama Udon. The thinly sliced beef was tender, the broth was savory and not overly sweet, the udon noodles had the perfect chew, and the soft boiled egg, green onions and tempura flakes complimented the entire bowl of goodness! I would definitely come back again! Cheers and happy eating till next time... read more

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A little disappointed that my standard curry udon dish had been replaced with a tomato curry udon. But I get it since Coco Ichibanya has opened up next door and they sell the traditional Japanese curry. Everything else was delicious, servers were great. read more

Marugame Udon - Beef Tomatama Curry Udon and tempura - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Top notch fast casual udon experience. My favorite local noodle spot without having to drive out to Irvine/Costa Mesa.

We wanted something warm for a cold SoCal day and found Marugame was close to us and we love udon so we decided to try this place. I got the beef udon which I liked. It reminded me of the udon in Japan and I enjoyed it. I also got the shrimp tempura which I also loved! I thought it was overall good quality. I would come back for their lunch specials. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

This time, I decided to try their chicken katsu curry. I ordered takeout, and the food was ready in under 10 minutes! Once again, shoutout to their thoughtful packaging , everything came in separate containers. Overall, the dish was solid, especially for the price. Nothing particularly stood out, but nothing was bad either. It uses the same curry sauce as their curry Nikutama, which works well with the katsu , rich and flavorful. I chose the udon base because their curry sauce is thicker than most, and it clings to the noodles nicely. My only complaint is that I wish there was a bit more udon in the bowl and the chicken had more of a thicker batter to be more crispy. But all in all, I was very happy with the meal. read more

Marugame Udon - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

I've been to the Marugame at the Matsuya food court in Costa Mesa, and the taste here is just as good-but this location is even better! It's a standalone restaurant with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Everything is brand new with a clean, modern aesthetic. The udon noodles and broth were delicious. I came around 8 PM, and unfortunately, they were out of a lot of the tempura add-ons, which was a bit disappointing. Luckily, I was still able to grab some squid tempura. Overall, it's still a great spot for dinner- just wish they kept the tempura add-ons fully stocked until closing time. read more

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It's basically a high-end Yoshinoya. Located in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, Southern California, the newly opened branch has an imposing exterior. The gyudon tastes slightly sweet, as if it's made for Americans. The overall combination of the rice, meat, and sauce, to be blunt, is really just at the level of a Yoshinoya beef bowl. Nikutama Udon is available hot or cold. The noodles have an average texture, a far cry from the quality at Marugame Monzo in LA's Little Tokyo (despite the similar names, the two are unrelated). Staff ask if you want to add green onions and tempura flakes. It might sound odd, but I think those fried flakes are actually the best ingredient lol The soft-boiled egg has both the white and yolk half-cooked (in a good way), and they melt into the noodle soup as soon as you pick them up with chopsticks. The green tea tastes just average. This restaurant operates with a service procedure similar to Subway's build-your-own sandwich model. The main advantage is how clean and neat the restaurant is, both inside and out, creating a fresh and comfortable dining experience. 不過就是高級點的吉野家。 剛新開不久，位於南加州橙縣Aliso Viejo的分店外觀挺氣派。 牛丼飯頗甜，像做給老美吃的。飯/肉/醬整體感呢，不客氣的說，就吉野家廉價牛丼飯水準。 牛肉烏龍麵可選冷或熱。麵條口感普普，和洛杉磯小東京的Marugame Monzo（這兩家名字相似但完全沒關係）差太遠了！ 店員會問是否要加青蔥和天婦羅碎片。這樣說有點扯，但我覺得這炸碎片是所有食材中最好吃的。 溏心蛋部分嘛，蛋白和蛋黃皆半熟狀態，筷子一夾就化開融入麵湯。 綠茶喝起來一般般。 這店採取類似賽百味（Subway）潛艇堡的服務程序。 真要說優點，就是餐廳裡外都乾淨整潔，用餐環境清新舒適。 read more

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I really, really like this place. The food is so yummy and I want to eat it all up! The Tonkotsu Udon is goated. The noodles are super bouncy and I also got the Vegetable Kakiage which is a giant crunchy circle of veggies. All of them are yummy! The people who work there are the nicest ever. David was at the front and he was so friendly and helpful to us. He is the best! Anastasia was also very, very sweet and made sure we had everything we needed. I give it a hundred thumbs up! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Marugame Udon is one of the most enjoyable casual dining spots around. The ambience is warm and welcoming, and watching the noodles being freshly prepared adds a really nice touch to the experience. The staff are very friendly and make you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. One worker in particular, David, stands out for his incredible hospitality. He goes above and beyond for customers and provides some of the best service I've seen. Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing service definitely a place I'd recommend. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama and Potato Croquette - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

The restaurant is clean and the atmosphere is nice. However, the udon noodles are not drained properly, so the udon taste is dropped. This is an educational issue. 店の雰囲気は良いし、清潔。しかし湯切り作業が悪い。水臭いうどんになっているのが残念。再教育した方が良いね read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

First time at a Marugame Udon. Love the concept! Choose your base, and your toppings individually! This is a newly opened location. It's big, clean, well lighted, and lots of room (indoor and outdoor seating). We ordered the Curry Katsu Don, Creamy Broth Tonkotsu, Gyudon Bowl, Dashi Base Udon and shrimp, sweet potato and pumpkin tempura. The curry katsu was very comforting. Chicken was crispy and tender with warm curry sauce, not thick or heavy. So good over rice. I just gobbled it all up. The Creamy Udon Tonkotsu had a nice, light, flavorful broth. Pork was so thin though but was tender and tasty. Tempura had light crispy batter. Tempura sauce was a bit salty for me. Gyudon bowl had lots of tender, tasty beef slices. Dashi Udon broth is light and tasty. Ooooh, almost forgot. They have a yummy calamansi drink that is so refreshing. Will definitely be back to try the other menu items. read more

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Chill little udon spot! You can get a plain udon for like 6$ which is fire. Open and clean atmosphere. read more

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Fast and easy! Definitely fixes the cravings. I thought the curry udon was good but the soup is a bit thick. The soft egg was very well made! I liked the beef texture. Tonkatsu was pretty status quo. Parking: plenty in lot Convenient location next to new 99 ranch market! read more

Marugame Udon - Curry Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

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Our kids love this place! If they can eat here everyday they would! This is a go-to place if we can't make decisions on where to eat. We specially like this location, it's spacious inside but also has a lot of tables outside - very pet friendly for our fur baby. The staff are always friendly and they keep everything clean. Food is always satisfying. My husband and I always order the gyudon and love it! read more

Finally made it to one and I was not disappointed. It's a huge corner spot in a brand new development so everything is light, bright and clean. There's a ton of seating both inside and outside. It's fairly well organized with several menu boards placed at the start of a cafeteria style ordering line. The initial order taker was friendly and helpful, especially since this was my first time. I ordered the #1 since it was labeled as the Most Favored so I thought it was a good place to start. I went down the line and added a couple pieces of shrimp tempura and sweet potato tempura. The dashi (broth) had lots of flavor and enjoyed every bite. I can't wait to go back and get the #9 curry udon, which my daughter claims is the best. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

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I ordered the Nikutama and it was full of flavor - the broth was rich. The udon noodles were fresh, perfectly chewy and incredibly satisfying. My husband had the Teriyaki Chicken Katsu, which had an incredible crispy coating and tender chicken inside. We also shared the tempura potato, which was a delightful surprise - crispy on the outside with a naturally sweet, fluffy center. It made for a tasty little treat on the side. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

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Seems like this plaza is fairly new. Next to 99Ranch & Daiso. Super short wait compared to the other locations. They have different tempuras compared to the other location as well. They didn't have squid tempura but they have cheese tempura which was different. Would definitely come back. Highly recommend read more