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    Marugame Udon

    4.1 (244 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    ~ Kitsune Udon ~   Sanuki-style udon, dashi broth, Kitsune Age (sweet fried tofu), add-on 1/2 seasoned egg, tempura flakes & green onions
    Sandy N.

    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.

    #1 Nikutama
    Lucy H.

    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.

    Jason L.

    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.

    Menu and pricing 2026-03
    Michael F.

    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.

    Beef
    Erika N.

    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.

    Elizabeth M.

    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.

    Inside
    Vince P.

    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!

    Calamansi
    Victoria L.

    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!

    Nikutama, Sweet Potato Tempura, Tamagoyaki
    Allyssa C.

    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.

    Vivian P.

    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.

    teresa c.

    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!!

    Jasmine D.

    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!!

    Hailey F.

    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.

    Beef Tomatama & Creamy Broth Udon-Tonkotsu Style

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    21 days ago

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

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

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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.

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

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    Alo Asian Kitchen

    Alo Asian Kitchen

    4.7
    (223 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    I would highly recommend Alo Asian Kitchen. The food was really amazing. It's also very close by…read moreand not far at all, so it's easy to come back. The service was friendly and the food came out looking really good. I also really like that they have MSG FREE, which is perfect for me since I was looking for that. The garlic noodles were my favorite. They had a strong garlic flavor and tasted really good. The vermicelli rice noodles were also very good and came with egg rolls, salad, and a sweet sauce that worked really well together. The egg rolls were a nice appetizer, crispy and tasty. I would definitely recommend this place and will come back again.

    Great food, great service, and great ambiance. Alo Asian Kitchen has been my go-to place for…read morecomfort food for years. I especially love dining there in the late afternoon, around 4-5pm, when the ambiance possesses a calm, sun-warmed ease, and unpressed by time. Their Pho and Grilled Pork Rice are my favorite dishes. I have seen many other delicious dishes being served, but I cannot bring myself to order anything else. The Grilled Pork would have been fantastic had it come with broken rice, but even as it is, the flavorful, juicy, and tender pork is more than enough to satisfy. I've moved far away and can no longer visit them twice a month, but I'll definitely seize any opportunity to taste that Grilled Pork again! I should've written this review a long time ago, but you never truly appreciate something until you miss it. (I'll add more photos when I find them!)

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    Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar

    Loc Noodle & Dumpling Bar

    3.9
    (167 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    I ordered take out from here since we were in the area and it was one of those evenings where…read morecooking just sounded exhausting. I ordered the popcorn chicken, eggplant, pork ribs, and beef roll. All I have to say is wow, what a difference from when we were dining in. The portion sizes are pretty much cut in half. The popcorn chicken... wow I mean there were MAYBE 10-15 pieces max and I'm talking small pieces. It was a tiny lil appetizer. It was definitely not enough food for 4 people unfortunately. And the garlic pork ribs were literally all bone. So bottom line, don't order take out. Dine in is the way to go

    Absolutely delicious! Definitely the best dumplings I've had outside of Irvine…read more Service was quick, and the inside was clean and chill. Everything came out piping hot and fresh with good flavors. Perfect spice level, just enough to be noticeable but not overpowering. We had the chashu buns, which were fluffy, soft, sweet, and steamy, exactly what you want to finish off a meal. The Dan Dan noodles were solid but not the best I've had, I preferred the homemade noodles with peanut sauce which were scrumptious. Soft chewy noodles with a light peanut sauce and crunchy cucumbers. The xiao long bao had perfect thin dough with a good pork flavor inside, I was very impressed and felt they could handle their own alongside din tai fung. I've had bad luck at other dumpling places around OC with the spicy chili wontons, but these were aMAZing and a little addicting. Perfect bite size and spice. We polished our plates and felt far too full but it was worth it, I highly recommend!

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    Sushi Ramen House

    Sushi Ramen House

    4.2
    (422 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Always hunting for another good sushi spot. This place popped up so we went. You place your name on…read morewaitlist and they text you when your table is ready. It was a Friday night and surprisingly we were sat pretty quick. Started with edamame and they were very good and presented nicely. The California roll wasn't anything to write home about but they were large. The crunch roll was one of my favorite I have ever had but a tad on the sweet side. I liked that it wasn't too crunchy like some rolls are. It is surgical in its layers of crunch. Another roll I liked was the dragon roll. The rolls are on the larger side which is good but they match the price. The Tonkotsu ramen was pretty bland so I recommend adding some spice or sauce to spruce up the broth but the ingredients were all tasty. Overall it's a decent place to get sushi. Service was excellent and quick and they always checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Worth checking out if you are close by but I was neither super impressed nor upset we ate there either.

    Found this place near my new home and figured I'd give it a try because it was convenient and I…read morelove both Ramen and Sushi. The Tonkatsu Ramen was really good. Good broth, noodle quality, and Chashu. Added some spice to it with their chili oil (which is a bit more potent than most places, so don't go too crazy if you can't handle some heat) Also tried a spicy tuna hand roll. Well constructed and good quality tuna. Will have to come back and try more of the Sushi selection. Friendly and attentive staff as well!

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    Sunny Dumpling House

    Sunny Dumpling House

    4.2
    (876 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Came in on May 13, 2026 around 7 pm. I just had a random…read moresevere cravings for dumplings, so I just looked for a highly rated one on Yelp since I am not from the area. I had the most amazing time at this restaurant! The restaurant was pretty packed but got seated immediately. I was craving dumplings and their dumplings were amazing and juicy but the stand out for me was the beef noodle soup! It had the best textured noodles that I've had for some time and really tender beef slices. It was perfect with the chili oil that they had on the table. I loved that they have frozen dumplings that you can take home and I will definitely plan for that next time.

    Ok for small orders of dumplings. I recommend going for the pan-fried dumplings…read more Because they used the same seasoned meat filling across most of their popular dishes (XLB, pan-fried gyoza, wonton, shumai)...the variation between these dishes is minimal and your palate will be numbed by the copy-and-paste flavors. They all start to taste the same. Quite disappointed at the dumpling wrapper / skin... which is as important as the filling. They over steamed / cooked the shumai, XLB, and wonton so the dumpling skins were too soft, almost mushy. Maybe some people prefer this texture? Smashed cucumber has large portion, flavor is quite light compared to Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty versions. Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty are more expensive, but their quality and flavor are better so I would still go there for my dimpling cravings. Staff is friendly. Maybe try other dishes besides dumplings...

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    Pho King Way

    Pho King Way

    4.2
    (89 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I was looking for something quick but delicious, so I stopped into this restaurant in Aliso Viejo…read morenear the movie theater and I'm really glad I did. I was greeted by Mia, who welcomed me with a genuinely warm smile, which I truly appreciated, especially after a recent experience at another Chinese restaurant where the front staff was less than pleasant. I ordered the spring rolls and a bánh mì sandwich. The portions were generous, so I ended up taking some to go. Despite the restaurant being busy with lots of people dining in, the service was impressively fast. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, and Mia stayed on top of my order, knowing I was ravenous. If you're looking for a quick bite next to the movie theater, I highly recommend this spot. I'll definitely be back

    The food was very tasty & plentiful. I got a Princess bowl of beef noodle soup which was loaded…read morewith noodles, an assortment of meats & a selection of accompanying add ons. It is not spicy but you can add chili oil &/or jalapeños to heat it up. Service is good but English comprehension is limited, but this doesn't change the quality or quantity of the food. It is a small place, maybe 5-10 tables & wasn't busy when we were there, so was quiet. My wife had the PK Appetizer plate which was a little of this & a little of that. It was tasty but all fried things. We'll go back again to try the other numerous choices.

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