Always fresh made Udon for there soups! Visiting the Honolulu location It can be in the 80's and these dishes hit the spot! read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

this place is fantastic, great staff, delicious food! fast and efficient getting in and out.

Ohhhh myyyy goshhh AMAZING, DELICIOUS! We waited in a fairly long line, but it moved fast. One thing I learned about Waikiki hot spots, just accept you'll be waiting in lines. This spot was worth it though. It's nothing fancy, it's like a conveyor belt of goodness. They make fresh udon in house and you can literally see them making the pasta real time. We ordered the CURRY NIKUTAMA 10/5 Chicken katsu 4/5 Shrimp Tempura 3/5 Cheese tempura 5/5 (A MUST) The food surpassed my expectations and beyond. It was so flavorful, rich, and creamy. It came with a beef, the fresh udon, a curry sauce, egg, and some green onions. The cheese tempura was my fave side it was literally like having a mozzarella stick out tempura style. Amazing. It's a pretty large space inside that can accommodate groups if needed. They also have outdoor seating in the back of the restaurant. I need to come back to Waikiki just for this spot read more

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Excellent udon. Chicken Katsu Curry was great, though truth be told, I prefer Katsu sauce to curry with this dish. However, nothing wrong with either the Katsu or with the curry sauce. Self-service and SUPER fast food! This is what fast food strives to be had it high-quality food. Ambiance? None. It's about the food...and rightly so. Don't miss this place. read more

Marugame Udon - Tendon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The long lines here just make sense. You can literally see them making the noodles as you order. The noodles are so good and definitely taste fresh made. You will pick your noodle bowl and then pick up a second plate if you'd like to pick up some tempura as well. The gyoza were especially good. So much food at a great price and it tasted amazing. Not much else to ask for. A definite must go. read more

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One of our go to spots when we're in town. Always long lines here, so go either early or late for your meal time. If you do end up standing in line when it wraps around the building, don't worry the line goes a bit faster than it looks. The go to here is the nikutama. It's their best seller for a reason. That slightly sweet broth enriched with fresh thick noodles and accoutrement just hits hard. read more

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I had heard of Marugame and I love udon, so I was excited to try this place. Because they are so well known, I knew they would have long lines, so I opted to go off peak hours and went around 3pm. There were maybe 5 people ahead of me in line who hadn't started placing their order yet. As you're waiting in line, they have large menu signs for you to look at to ponder over what to order. I got the regular sized Nikutama udon, hot, which came with beef, sweet onions, and a soft boiled egg. After you order your main dish, you can add some sides, but I knew the udon would be more than filling, so I didn't get anything else. The Nikutama came with beef, but I didn't love it. I should've gotten the pork chashu, which is my usual go-to. Was this the most amazing udon I've ever had? No, but it's in a convenient location if you're staying in Waikiki and it's reliable. They had a steady stream of customers, but the workers were able to keep things moving fairly quickly - especially important when they're busier! read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama ramen - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're in Honolulu and thinking about trying Marugame Udon, do it. The noodles were perfectly chewy and fresh, and we both got the Number 1 Beef Udon. Holy crud, it was SO good. The broth was rich and comforting, and the beef had a sweet and delicious flavor. Even though the line looked long, it moved insanely fast, which made the whole experience even better. One of the coolest parts was getting to choose your own tempura cafeteria-style. There were so many options, and everything we tried was crispy and delicious. This was so authentic to the udon I had in Japan. read more

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Marugame is the only reason we ever come into waikīkī. You can see them making the noodles by hand which gives them a really chewy texture. The line is normally pretty long but they're super efficient so it moves quickly and there's always seats opening up. The prices have definitely gone up over the years but it's still one of the most reasonably priced meals especially for waikīkī. There's a big variety of tempura which are always hot and fresh. Workers are super friendly and helpful too, feels like you're in japan. read more

Marugame Udon - nikutama - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The best udon I've ever had hands down. I got the number 1 & number 2 because we came back twice in a row. Preferred the number 1 but both excellent. The service was quick and despite the line, things move fast. Ambiance cute. read more

Marugame Udon - Number 1 Dashi Broth Dashi Broth - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We have been to this place twice now and it is TOTALLY worth the wait! If you see a line and decided to come back later, don't. Just wait, It goes fast. The udon is cooked perfectly. Love the broth flavor so much. Plus I love the extra tempura sides they offer. I had zucchini and shrimp. They have a nice variety. Overall delicious place and decently priced, especially for Waikiki read more

Long line at the heart of Waikiki. House made fresh noddles (udon style). Get in line, pick your broth/curry and noddles/rice and then you pass by all the fried items. Tempura can be made Fresh per your request. Then one of the staff will help located a table for you. Very touristy place (then again all of Waikiki is). Worth trying - not sure if I would wait an hour in line for. We got lucky and the wait was about 15 minutes which is unheard of! Chicken curry Katsu and Nikutama were both delicious! read more

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Hit the spot! Not sure it lived up to all the hype, but after a long day and being jet-lagged, it was comforting and satisfying. I got the #1 and loved it. Hubs got #9 and added Chicken Katsu Chicken Katsu was the star: juicy, flavorful, not overly breaded, and not greasy. My #1 had great broth flavor, but the meat was a little too fatty for my taste. If I lived here, I might come again, but it's not something I would recommend for someone staying in the area. Much better eats in the area. read more

Marugame Udon - #9 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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5 stars for the price, efficiency and for the food. Love getting to watch the food being made fresh behind the counter, including the homemade udon noodles. The line gets super long at night - we've only ever gone for lunch or for an early dinner where there was no wait or else it was very short. Ordering can be a little chaotic; is seems rushed and is loud in there, so be prepared to order in advance. It was hot during the time we visited so I got the chicken salad and it was so fresh and delish! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were lucky, went around 3PM and didn't have to wait long at all! I'm a first timer. First you grab your tray, place your order which they give to you on the spot, then you can pick whichever sides you want. The restaurant is fairly small. Udon was on point, I also really enjoyed the crab tempura, it was large! Only downside is that there are no bathrooms there. read more

Marugame Udon - Line up, grab a tray, and place your order - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Absolutely banger of a place to eat at in Waikiki! The service was quick and efficient and the food was tasty, plentiful, and offers a variety :) This is the best comfort meal in Waikiki!!! Warning, it can seem a little crazy at times but you'll get your table to eat at, don't worry :-) read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Marugame is a must visit every time we visit Hawaii. My husband and I have dined in and also ordered pick up when the lines were too long, but honestly, the wait is always worth it because the udon is so fresh! The restaurant has a lively ambiance that captures the energy of Waikiki! Just a heads up: you cannot save seats while waiting for your food, so your whole party needs to be ready to sit once you've gone through the line. The staff is consistently friendly, and despite the crowds, the services moves incredibly fast. On this visit, I tried the tempura for the first time and particularly loved the shrimp and sweet potato. It was perfectly crispy! Since I'm pregnant and currently avoiding soft boiled eggs, I skipped my usual Nikutama and tried the beef udon. It was delicious! The beef complimented the fresh udon noodles and broth. It satisfied my cravings! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

CHEAT CODE: Skip the line! There's a TO-GO LINE. It's fast and assembly line efficient. Skip the restaurant's cafeteria tables & chairs, and take that quickly organized, neatly put-together, delicious TO GO BAG to your hotel, and enjoy that meal with a hotel view. If you're a "I luv standing in lines" person, knock yourself out, boo. read more

Massive line...moves very fast. A bowl of hot noodle soup isn't what you'd expect to want while in a tropical climate, but this hit the spot. The line is cafeteria style and a bit intimidating. Grab a tray. Order the size bowl and broth. Add extras. They hand it to you. You can then self serve additional tempura extras such as cheese, shrimp or fried veggies. Pay at the register and hope a seat is open. People tend to eat fast and make space but you may find you're having to wait for a few minutes for a table to open up during prime hours. I got the chicken brother, extra egg and tempura cheese and shrimp. The broth was excellent. Packed with flavor. The noodles are hand made daily. If you've never had udon, they are thick and have a bit of a chewy texture. The bowl is a hearty meal. We actually ended up sharing since we weren't super hungry but really wanted to try this place. It was perfect for us to share. The cheese was so good. Deep fried with a nice tempura crust. The shrimp was good too. You could kinda tell it had sat there for a bit, but it wasn't too bad. I imagine this would hit amazing if you had one too many drinks the night before and needed something to bring you back to life. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place , WWWOOOOWWW!!! Food- Delicious , so freaking good !! Love the flavors. Location - ALWAYS BUSY !! *** Expect to wait 30+ just to get served, because it's soooooo popular *** Staff were great, effective and quick!!! Always working and moving the line Vibe of the place was just so busy !! But it's so popular that it's just non stop read more

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Tried Marugame Udon in Waikiki and it definitely lived up to the hype. The noodles were delicious and completely different from your average noodles with great flavor and texture. Their tempura selection was huge and looked amazing. I only tried the crab and shrimp tempura, but both were really good and fresh. The line was long, but it moved pretty fast and was absolutely worth the wait. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in Hawaii. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here with a friend in November to Hawaii as lot of the locals recommended it for great vibes, cheap eats and a good food. We arrived about a few hours after opening. The line was not long but it picked up after we got there! So we beat the rush. It's like a conveyor belt system so make sure you know what you want. I ended up getting the spicy noodles as it was vegetarian dish. The staff was very friendly. The noodles was good and the broth packed flavor like no joke. After you order you. They prepare it right there on the spot. Then you move on to the sides if you want any. I didn't as I get so full so easily. The girlie got sides which I was able to sample. It's self seating and there was ample seating when we came. The staff is quickly turning and burning seats. To go bags/boxes are an Available. We enjoyed our time here and highly recommend if you are in Hawaii. read more

Marugame Udon - My spicy ramen 7/10 in November 2025 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hands down one of the best places in Hawaii! No wonder the line stays long - the hype is real. Don't let the line deter you though because it moves fast being that it's "lunchroom" style ordering. The noodles were amazingly soft and the taste hit. They also have a variety of tempuras that are also tasty. I highly recommend this spot to all! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fresh and delicious! The udon and Raman is made as you order it! Very impressive! Service was fast and friendly. The best fresh noodles this side of Tokyo! The beef udon was spectacular in my humble opinion. I would eat here twice a day if I lived closer. Maybe they will open one in Kaneohe!?!? So good! You won't be disappointed! read more

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 My hotel was within walking distance, so I decided to check out this popular udon spot. We happened to arrive before the dinner rush and were able to walk right in, which was lucky since there's usually a line out the door. I was already familiar with the concept because I've been to their location in LA, and there are clear instructions inside on how to order. I ordered the nikutama along with a selection of tempura. Unfortunately some of the tempura seemed like it had been sitting out for a while it was a bit stale and not very crispy, which was disappointing. The udon broth itself was just okay, but the beef was a bit too fatty for my preference. Udon is made to order so it was good and had a good chew to it! The restaurant is spacious and able to accommodate a lot of people, and the overall pace is pretty quick and efficient. It's a solid spot to check out, but overall nothing about the meal really stood out or wowed me. read more

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Now I understand what all the hype is about! The udon was the best I've ever had, perfectly chewy and so delicious. Definitely worth the wait and a must try in Waikiki. read more

Recently stopped by Marugame Udon and had a delicious experience. We went on a weekday evening and the line stretched outside, but it moved quickly. The cafeteria-style setup keeps things efficient. You grab a tray, order your udon as you move down the line, pick up tempura and sides with tongs, then pay at the end. After that, a staff member helps guide you to a table, and there's a self-serve station for utensils and sauces. Highly recommend grabbing the tempura sauce. Nikutama Udon (5/5): Sweet and light broth that thickens nicely once mixed with the soft-boiled egg. Simple, comforting, and really well balanced. Curry Nikutama Udon (5/5): Richer and more savory than the classic. The curry adds a thicker texture and deeper flavor, making it just as satisfying. Chicken Katsu (5/5): A standout side. Freshly fried, crispy, and surprisingly not oily. Paired really well with the udon. Shrimp Tempura (3/5): Decent, but a bit too much batter compared to shrimp. Still good, just not a highlight. Overall, a fun and efficient dining experience with consistently good food. Definitely a spot worth checking out for fresh udon. read more

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The line extended to the end of the street, and the entire process took approximately 30 minutes. The restaurant offers both a dine-in line and a separate window for to-go orders. Guests place their order, complete payment, and then seat themselves. You select your preferred item, which is prepared fresh by the chef. There are two bowl sizes available--regular and large. Afterward, you can choose from a variety of fried accompaniments to enjoy with your udon, including fried egg, chicken, squid, imitation crab leg, and more. I ordered the creamy broth udon, which was especially comforting after a long day of traveling. I finished the entire bowl. The restaurant operates at a fast pace while remaining very clean. Service was quick, and the staff was helpful throughout the experience. If you happen to be walking by and notice a line, it is well worth stopping to check it out. read more

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Fun fresh udon noodle joint. It was fast and we beat the long lines before the dinner rush. I had the #1 but I think the creamy broth #2 was my favorite after trying my husband's. The tempura sides were good as I enjoyed the sweet potato out of the ones we tried. read more

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A must-visit spot for iconic udon in Waikiki. It's super good. There's usually a long line, but it moves quickly. I got the beef udon, and it was delicious. The shop is easy to find right on a busy Waikiki street. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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All the udon and tempura were so tasty. It was the beat udon and tempura I've ever had. Service was really fast. A gentleman that work their even helped take our food to the table and cleaned after us. It was pretty loud there because everyone was enjoying their food. read more

Marugame Udon - Deliciousness - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Found this spot right away on Tik Tok, definitely worth the hype & waiting in line. Line moves pretty quick! Upon walking in, you get your tray and be ready to know what item food to order. After that, you will choose your tempura sides on your own, I recommend the calamari, so soft to chew & sweet potato. Don't forget, if you like your bowl spicy, add some of the powder from the counter where you get your condiments. It adds flavor /extra level Skip the you're here for the Udon noodles It's perfect! read more

Marugame Udon - Outside - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Every time I go to the Waikiki location, parking is tough and the line is always out the door. There is a reason so many people are always there because the food is that good. It is great for the business, but I wish there was a system to make turnaround times faster. At the same time, it is understandable that when the food is this good, there is only so much they can do about the number of people wanting to eat there. A good tip is to order takeout and walk around the corner to the outside seating area to eat with friends. If you want the full dine-in experience, be prepared for a long wait. I have honestly never made it inside because the line is always too long. If you want to sit inside without waiting, the downtown location is the better option. It rarely has a long line and there are always seats available. The vegan tantan downtown is spicy but not too spicy. I have also noticed that the vegetarian options can vary depending on which location you go to. Overall, the food quality is excellent and they have really good vegan options. read more

Marugame Udon - Vegan Tan Tan Broth - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It is a great, quick, and affordable place to come eat at in Honolulu. There are lines out the door to sit, but it moves fairly quickly as you order and receive your food once you make it inside and then sit and eat. We tried the chicken katsu, which had great flavor. I would wish it was hotter because it was barely lukewarm. The beef udon was great, and it was flavorful. Definitely a great spot to try! read more

Marugame Udon - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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3.5 stars. Fast casual restaurant specializing in fresh, chewy udon noodles made on-site. The line can get pretty long, especially during peak dinner hours, but the line does move along and the staff helps direct and turn over seating to make it easier for everyone. I think I waited about ~25-30 min from lining up to seating on a Saturday night. Food is casual and reminiscent of Japan, where you pass through cafeteria style to order your main entree at the first station, and then choose any individual side orders (like tempura) as you go. The menu is straightforward, with options for cold or hot noodles and various rice bowls. There's even a chicken salad option (Hawaii-only special), which we were surprised that also comes with udon on the bottom. Overall, a nice little taste of Japan if you're looking for a simple yet tasty meal. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Marugame Udon is a solid spot right in the middle of Waikiki. The food has great flavor, though the menu itself is a bit limited. That said, the add-ons are excellent and really let you customize your bowl. We ordered Curry Nikutama Udon, Kake Udon with Kitsune Age, potato croquette, big chicken katsu, and tamagoyaki tempura -- everything tasted great. It's also baby-friendly, which is a nice bonus. Staff and people there were very friendly, and they do have a restroom. Downsides: parking is hard to find or expensive, and the line can be very long, so it's best to go outside peak meal times. Overall, worth it if you plan your timing right. read more

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The line was packed and trailing down the street. I was so confused what was going on. I looked it up on Yelp and by the amount of great reviews I had to try. I had a sweet caramelized onion udon soup. It was to die for. The broth was so rich and tasty the noodles are made right in-front of you. The counter you can also get a bunch of authentic items like chicken katsu or even tempura. Price point is great and even though it's self serve you do have someone running around checking on you. Hits the spot read more

The line moves fast! The udon is excellent but the tempura is the best, especially the crab and chicken. Take out is very quick and easy too and the food is packaged so it stays hot and crispy. read more

Marugame Udon - Creamy Udon and tempura - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The line here looks really long but it goes by fairly quickly! We came for dinner and you order first then find seating. We ordered the nikitama udon which was sooo delicious. Broth was perfectly umami and sweet and beef was very tender. The udon noodles themselves were incredibly chewy and thick which I love!! Also ordered the creamy chicken udon which had a more tonkatsu base - we didn't love this one as much but still yummy! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

#2 Creamy broth, (right)amazing it was mine. Great noodles super thick and well done. broth had an amazing flavor and overall 9/10. Don't sleep on the fried foods. The chicken Katsu was amazing. Staff was very fast and very helpful with seating and trays. Came for dinner and even tho their is a line it's very fast. 10/10 I hope to comeback before my vacation is over. read more

Marugame Udon - #2 Creamy broth, (right) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii