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    Marugame Udon

    4.0 (748 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Chicken Katsu Curry
    Grace P.

    Marugame parked in the corner of Santa Anita mall is a great lunch spot after a nice stroll at the mall. We got the chicken katsu curry and it was delicious. I love the traditional lunch line set up where you grab a tray, order your food, and pick your own tempura pieces and other sides. I love watching them assemble the food right in front of you. We also got the pineapple sunrise drink which tasted like a fruit punch and was so refreshing for a summer day. I've been here a dozen times and the quality is always consistent and taste is delicious.

    Peter H.

    Finally tried Marugame Udon after years of saying I would get to it and it finally lined up. Went on a Thursday night for dinner and service was quick as well as it being quite quiet. Ordered the #1 Nikutama with Dashi Sauce as well as grabbing a katsu shrimp tempura, tamago croquette and potato croquette. Food was great, I didn't know you dress it up with cilantro, green onions, minced ginger or seaweed yourself but that was a nice option. They offer gloves to keep your hands clean as well. It was sweeter than I expected to but not too sweet which I liked. Would recommend and I'll be coming back to try other options.

    Cheese Katsu Tomatama Udon
    Janet T.

    The very first time that I had Marugame Udon was in HAWAII. I always wished they would open one in California. Who knew that 8 years later. They would be nation wide!! So grateful for this hand made iron place... NIKUTAMA UDON: 10/10 The STAR OF THE SHOW! It has so much savory and rich flavors. This dish we leave you wanting more and coming back for more. Highly addictive and super delicious!! CHEESE KATSU TOMAMATA: 8/10 New item! Worth trying if you like tomato sauce with udon noodles! I thought it was a creative idea. It reminded me of the Chinese version of the tomato and egg noodles. Not bad but, I still went back for more Nikutama udon noodles... SERVICE: 8/10 Every seems like they are just going their job. The cashier seems quiet and doesn't really want to do much. When I asked for Togo boxes, I almost got the eye roll but, when my friend said we got it already, he seemed relieved. My perception is so accurate that it seems like a curse more than a gift at this point... AMBIANCE: 8/10 It is usually crowded so I would recommend having your friend go sit at a table first and have someone else order the food in line... What happened to the CALAMARI TEMPURA? That was my ALL time favorite!! MARUGAME UDON, NOODLE LOVE STRONG!!!

    Werty I.

    Hot day in Southern California but my Udon cravings is greater than the muggy weather.

    Dining area Nikutama Nikutama Bento
    Taryn L.

    Stopped into the Santa Anita Mall and decided to try this Udon spot because their noodles are made with only 3 ingredients: "Pure Flour, Salt, and Water". I'm really trying to focus on healthy, cleaner ingredients in this day and age. I visited a couple times over the last few months, trying the #1 Nikutama beef udon and each visit had consistently DELICIOUS, hot broth. The noodles are fresh, and irresistibly chewy. I love the soft boiled egg to mix into my broth, too!! I am the type of person to love one item at a restaurant and always crave that one thing. I keep coming back not only for the food, but the quality of customer service you will receive here is above and beyond!! There was tons of seating. Just as quickly as customers come in, customers were leaving, and the staff is so clean and professional - keeping up with the ebb and flow of messes. You can help them by clearing your tray at the trash station! My group always loves the food. Even on super busy days, your crew works hard and serves up consistently great food over and over again. I will definitely be back to the best udon place I've ever been!!

    Nikutama Curry Bowl regular and crab tempura
    Rebecca X.

    Great place just outside the food court and next to Cheesecake Factory. There's plenty of seating inside and you order first and they'll cook your noodles right then and there, then you get complimentary toppings so I kinda went ham on the seaweed, cilantro, and tempura. But they also have green onions, ginger, garlic, etc. Got the large Kitsune ramen and man is it good, the fried tofu is nice and sweet, a perfect blend with the savory but clean broth. And the tempura crab is unbelievably crispy on the inside with an almost melting sweet crab inside. 10/10 Service is fast and friendly. I do wish we used our student discount for 15% off, but it was only after we paid and ate that we saw it was a thing. After you order and pay--there's water, sauces, and cutlery to the side. The shichimi chili pepper is so good, the perfect spicy addition to any of their options. I didn't try the tempura dipping sauce but it's also available. The noodles aren't as satisfying as what I'm used to, my udon noodles are a bit more qq, these, while elastic, are a bit softer. But, still really good. Almost all the tables seemed a bit wobbly though, but it really didn't stop me from having a delicious meal. Definitely recommend!

    Shrimp BK Kake
    Stella C.

    This is a solid, build-your-own udon restaurant conveniently located in the mall. The service is fast and the udon is delicious. Ordered the shrimp bk and added veggies and sweet potato. 15% student discount if you show your ID! The tables could be cleaner.

    Shinn L.

    I would have given it a ZERO if I could. Not sure what the owner was thinking. Udon is ok, and is freshly cooked. But everything else was precooked. I am not against precook stuff but it should at least be warm. The beef was cold and dry as hell, the chashu tasted like it was made yesterday and just out of the fridge 20mns ago. This is insulting for japanese food.

    Tan Tan  Tamagoyaki Zucchini Chicken tempura
    Arnold T.

    If you want a quick and fast meal (yet delicious), Marugame Udon should be on your list. There are a variety of different types of wood you can order, and they all come piping hot with savory soup and delicious toppings. I have tried a bunch of different offerings on their menu and you can't go wrong. It all depends on what you're in the mood for. Once you order your udon, you have the choice of selecting various types of tempura: shrimp, tamago, imitation crab, etc. The chicken cutlet is my go to. Searing is first come first serve and it can get busy, but folks come and go pretty fast. Located on the AMC wing of the Santa Anita Mall, so Park could be a challenge depending on when you go.

    Fresh tempura!
    Eve C.

    Great alternative to the chaotic food court option. Service is always friendly, food is consistent across the board, rice, udon with a variety of soup base, and the complementary garnish is definitely a plus! The tempura bar is my kid's favorite!

    Mapo Tofu Udon
    Lisa Y.

    This Marugame Udon location is part of The Shops at Santa Anita. It's connected to the mall near the food court, but you need to exit the mall first in order to enter. We came by on a Saturday afternoon, and there was no line. I got their Nikutama Udon, which you can order hot or cold. It was a warm day, so I opted for cold. The broth is slightly sweet and comes with a soft boiled egg. I like that they have tempura flakes and green onion that you can add to your liking. The texture of their udon is always perfectly springy, and the soft boiled egg has a nice creaminess to it. And of course, when at Marugame Udon, you have to get some tempura from their self-serve tempura bar! I got an eggplant, tamagoyaki, green bean, and sweet potato. The shrimp tempura wasn't replenished yet, so we ordered a couple, and once they were made, someone brought them out to us. A solid spot for some good udon!

    Kiyomi F.

    We love this place! We come here often whenever we're craving some good, warm & comforting udon. Their sides are always crispy and fresh as well! Service is always super friendly. The restaurant itself is kind of packed inside, can be difficult to get around. There are seats outside as well. 10/10 will always come back

    Nikutama
    Samantha C.

    Cafeteria Style to get some udon! You pick what type of udon you want, customize how you want, and after there is different types of tempura to add to your tray as well. +Lines usually go by pretty quick, tempura is hit or miss. -Sometimes not that warm/ oily. +Udon is always a hit. +Toppings/ sauces are available on the side by the tissues and utensils +- seating can be tough when its crowded +clean

    ordered at 6:21, received my food 16 minutes later

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    Do you have heating lamps for your outdoor dining? / April 10, 2023

    Not yet

    Do they have any udon without msg?

    Select the udon for simple options then not much ingredient

    Does your soup have msg?

    Yes

    Do you take cash?

    Yup! You can pay with cash too!

    Do you take reservations?

    No reservations. Walk in only

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    Yakiya

    Yakiya

    4.5(288 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$$

    Came to Yakiya in Pasadena with my friend to celebrate her birthday and try their Dine LA menu. The…read moreDine LA menu was $78 per person, and after finishing the entire meal, I thought it was the perfect amount of food. I left satisfied without feeling overstuffed like I sometimes do at Chubby Cattle, but definitely wasn't hungry either. First piece of advice: make a reservation! This place gets busy, and I can see why. From the moment we checked in, the experience started off great. We were greeted at the front, our table was ready, and we were quickly introduced to our server, Jeffrey. I have to give Jeffrey a huge shout-out because he took our dining experience to another level. From his warm smile to his attentiveness and genuinely friendly personality, he was just an excellent human being. I would honestly come back just to chop it up with Jeffrey again. My water barely made it to half empty before he was already refilling it. More importantly, he paced every course perfectly so we never felt rushed or like dishes were piling up on the table. For drinks, I ordered the Imperial Palace made with Suntory Toki and yuzu, which was delicious and refreshing. My friend ordered the non-alcoholic yuzu lemonade, and that was really good too. Now for the food. The quality of the ingredients and meats here is no slouch. We started with the A5 Wagyu tartlet topped with caviar. This was one of those single bites where you immediately wish you had five more. So good. Next was the smoked ribeye tataki, which was another hit, followed by the chawanmushi with uni and okra. Everything was well balanced and beautifully presented. Then came the miso seabass, and I have to say it was right up there with Nobu's version. The fish was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. For the main meat courses, we had USDA Prime ribeye, American Wagyu short ribs, and A5 Wagyu filet mignon. The Prime ribeye was incredibly flavorful and well seasoned, while the American Wagyu short ribs practically melted in your mouth. Pairing the meats with freshly grated wasabi made them even better. Another reason Jeffrey deserves recognition is that he actually cooked our meats for us. Even while taking care of multiple tables, every piece came out at a perfect medium rare. That level of attention and consistency was impressive. Jeffrey then prepared the bone marrow rice and cooked our A5 Wagyu filet mignon to pair with it. By this point in the meal, I was completely satisfied without feeling overly full, which is exactly what I want from a tasting-style experience. For dessert, we finished with the Miso Cappuccino ice cream. Since we were celebrating my friend's birthday, the restaurant added a really thoughtful personal touch to her dessert. They made a handwritten cracker with her name on it along with "Happy Birthday." It was a small detail, but it made the celebration feel much more personal and showed the level of attention Yakiya puts into the overall experience. The ambiance matches the food and service. Yakiya has a modern, elevated Japanese BBQ feel without being overly stuffy. The restaurant wasn't too loud, and the tables were spaced far enough apart that we could actually have a private conversation. For a birthday, date night, anniversary, or another special occasion, the setting works really well. Parking was surprisingly easy for Pasadena. They have a huge free parking lot, and we had no trouble finding a spot. Overall, the $78 Dine LA menu was a great introduction to Yakiya. The portions were just right, the meat quality was excellent, and every course felt thoughtfully put together. But what really made the night memorable was Jeffrey and all the little details the restaurant added to make my friend's birthday special. Great food can bring you into a restaurant, but service like this is what makes you want to come back. I'll definitely be returning with friends and family for future special occasions. And if I'm lucky, hopefully we'll get Jeffrey again!

    I've dined at the Hacienda Heights multiple times before and wanted to check out the Pasadena…read morelocation. I was disappointed of the value of the "original" set especially since they no longer offer the bone marrow fried rice (it's on the lower tier one though). For $128 set and you only get 5 pieces of grilled meat and they count the starter drink as a course is disappointing. Yes there's meat in the starter courses but when the restaurant is focused on grilled meats, it's kinda sad you only get 5 pieces (unless you order more). The food quality is good but the value isnt there like it used to be. The biggest disappointment was the service though. We were never asked if we wanted to order drinks and was not asked if we wanted to add anything else at any point of our meal. Could we have asked? Yes. But there's a level of expectation from the service with a restaurant like this where they're promoting an exceptional dining experience. The courses felt rushed at some points and then other times there was a longer wait in between. It wasn't consistent. Knowing how it is at the other location, the hospitality level was not on par. Also separate from the dining experience - one of the bidet toilets in the womens restroom wasn't working, but there was no out of order sign and BOTH stalls had no toilet paper for quite some time until we had to ask a worker to restock it.

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    APPETIZERS (A5 JAPANESE WAGYU TARTARE, NORI RIBEYE TARTARE)

    Yakiya - Bluefin tuna tartelette with caviar

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    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    4.1(486 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    Menu update~ i decided to try the carlos jewel box and i loved it. They already have sauce in the…read morerice so you dint need to add anything else. It comes with miso soup too. Fish was fresh. Nexr time ill check to see if theyll let me do all salmon. But even if they donr, the tuna didnt taste bloody either. Its such a hard choice between carlos jewel box and the udon soups. Parking lot in the back but make sure you get validation!!

    We actually stumbled upon this place by accident. We were heading to the Mexican restaurant nearby,…read moreonly to find out it was under construction. This place looked really popular, with a lot of people coming in and out, so we decided to give it a try. The girl seating people when we arrived wasn't particularly friendly, she seemed like she was just going through the motions. Inside looked really busy, so we decided to sit outside. Even with the crazy heat, there was plenty of shade where we were sitting, so it was actually bearable. There was a QR code near the entry way that I had scanned but the young lady ended up bringing us menus, which was helpful. I ordered the shrimp and vegetable tempura bowl with wheat noodles, but actually wanted the Undo noodles but I let it go. My mom ordered the all-vegetable tempura bowl. We also added a piece of chicken breast tempura to each of our meals for some extra protein. The tempura was different from what I'm used to. The batter was very light and flaky, but it was delicious! We both really enjoyed the vegetables. My favorites were definitely the zucchini and pumpkin. Overall, the service ended up being decent as well. Now here's the part I feel bad about mentioning. About 40-60 minutes after we left, my stomach started cramping really badly, and I ended up in the restroom. No need to go into details--it was horrible. I asked my mom how she was feeling, and she was completely fine. We pretty much ate the same meal, with the main difference being that I had the shrimp tempura and she didn't. So naturally, I wondered if maybe I had gotten a bad piece of shrimp. Of course, I can't say for certain that the shrimp was the cause. I'm not going to write this place off as a bad restaurant because of my experience. It could have simply been an unfortunate one-off situation. The place was clearly popular, and by the time we were getting ready to leave, there was actually a line of people waiting to eat. Overall, I think this is probably a good spot and we genuinely enjoyed the food while we were there. Unfortunately, after the way I felt later that day, I just don't know if I'll personally be coming back anytime soon.

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    Special Tempura Bowl

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    Tokyo Soul - Chicken Karaage 3 pcs

    Tokyo Soul

    4.2(78 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    I finally got the chance to come and eat at this place while it was open. I had never been able to…read moretry it before because I could never remember its hours, and every time I came by, it was unfortunately closed. But once I finally made it in, it was definitely worth the wait! The service and food were beyond what I expected. Everything was so delicious that I couldn't stop myself from finishing every bite. I ordered the Hamburger Hayashi Rice, and the meat was incredibly moist and flavorful. But the real star of my palate was the Katsu Pork Curry! This dish was SO delicious. The pork was soft, juicy, and packed with flavor in every bite. I highly recommend giving this dish a try. Overall, I'll definitely be coming back. Great food, great service, and absolutely worth the visit!

    We were specifically wanting katsu curry at the mall, so it was the right joint to hit up! We never…read moretried this place before, but it used to be where Monkey bar was at (iykyk). Located at the promenade and can be easy to miss since they don't have a huge sign or anything. Right across from Wing Hop Fung. We were seated immediately since it wasn't too busy. We got two katsu curries and 1 hamburg curry. The hamburg curry does take a little longer to prepare. Trying out the katsu curry, it was pretty salty overall. Mild spicy, but not spicy at all. The katsu is also pretty tough to eat at certain parts (usually the edge), and doesn't slice that cleanly when cutting it into smaller pieces. The miso soup was also a bit salty, but the salad was pretty nice and refreshing! We also got to try a bit of the hamburg curry and that one actually tasted better than the classic katsu curry... disappointing that even the signature misses the mark. Overall, it just tastes like how it's advertised, "Tokyo-style inspired". Employees were nice and attentive for checking in on us!

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    Karaage

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