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    Marugame Udon

    4.3 (361 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MARUGAME UDON ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mohamed A.

    I dont usually leave bad reviews, but this was honestly one of the worst experiences I have had at a Marugame Udon. I placed a to-go order and waited over 10-15 minutes while at least 5-10 people who ordered after me got their food before I did. I finally had to ask where my order was. The guy with the head scarf and the girl just looked at each other completely clueless, Then I got my large bowl... and I actually laughed. I paid $15.61 for what looked like a sample. Mostly broth, a few noodles, and barely any toppings. I have had way better portions at the South Coast location, so avoid this one at all cost. To make things worse, this location was not even clean. The whole place felt nasty, the staff seemed lost, and the food quality and portion size were embarrassing.

    Calamansi lemonade
    Alexis T.

    First timer! In Diamond Jamboree plaza, located right at the corner next to H Mart. Really friendly staff. Lots of tables and a few outside. Great pricing and portions. Quick service. I had the Nikutama (cold broth) and really enjoyed it - delicious broth and didn't taste salty. Love that their udon is only made with flour, water, and salt. I also tried their calamansi lemonade and it was very tasty. Overall great experience. Til next time!

    Tempura sweet potato
    Keri N.

    Came on Saturday night for dinner for our udon craving. Quick service as usual and seating always available inside and outside. We both got regular size udons for tonkatsu and curry nikutama. The udon felt overcooked, noodles were softer than usual and missing the usual bouncy and chewiness. Tonkatsu flavor was slightly bland and the pork slices were pretty thin but tasted ok. The curry broth seemed not as thick as before but flavor was okay as well. The biggest disappointment was the sweet potato tempura because the sweet potato definitely tasted old. It was so dry and powdery. The tempura on the outside was slightly stale, maybe the tempura was left out for a while. The one thing that was pretty good was the chicken katsu as it was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Overall, seems like the quality has gone down which is a little disappointing.

    Dave L.

    My wife and son love this place. They serve Udon and some rice dishes. The prices are high and the amount of food you get is minimal, but the taste is excellent. Their specialty is their tempura. It is light and delicious. It just seems to me the prices do not match the amount of food you get? It is just Okay with me.

    Nikutama and Zucchini
    Stephanie C.

    I normally go to the South Coast Plaza location. I happened to visit this location on May 7, 2026 to change it up. Pros: - This location is spacious - They have my usual cold nikutama - This location has better cellular reception to get to Marugame app Cons: - This location needs better sound dampening. - I came on a chilly sprinkly day so I was craving the curry nikutama. It's not on the menu. - I went to pick up my usual chicken tempura. It wasn't there either and when I inquired about it, the lady had no idea what I was talking about, and pointed to the chicken katsu. I pulled off the tempura options menu taped to the glass and pointed out the chicken tempura. She was surprised and said they don't make it at this location. - Entitled college kids were too good to bus their own trays. Staff didn't bother cleaning up either. Nikutama and zucchini tempera tasted as expected. If I'm going to brave Diamond Jamboree, I expect all my faves and current cravings to be there.

    Winnie L.

    This is one of the Japanese restaurants within the Diamond Jamboree plaza. I would say it's more like fast food/cafeteria style where everything is already pre-prepared and they put it all together when you order like an assembly line. Once you grab your tray and your order, you proceed on down the line to the toppings bar where you can add tempura flakes, wakame seaweed, cilantro and green onion. You can also pick up a few extra sides of tempura, gyoza, katsu while you're at it. You pay when you get to the end of the line. The restaurant has a decently spacious eating area and you can sit wherever you want to. We ordered the Shrimp BK, the Nikutama and the cheese katsu tomatama curry. The shrimp tempura on the Shrimp BK was pretty good but the portions are relatively small compared to the other noodle dishes we got. Flavor on the Nikutama was tasty but the beef was slightly on the tough side. The flavor of the cheese katsu tomatama curry was spicier than I expected as the restaurant staff indicated it was very mild. I had expected Japanese mild but I would say it was slightly spicier than kimchi. I was happy that all the food was piping hot. All in all, the food was not bad and relatively tasty but price is on par with a sit down noodle restaurant.

    Nikutama
    Jimmy C.

    Great tasting udon, fair prices, fast service, clean dining area. What more can you ask for? I was sad to discover that they got rid of the curry udon as that was my go to udon to get.... I'm not sure why they got rid of it if it was so popular. Not sure if it's specific to this location or if it applies to all locations since I usually eat at the location in South Coast Plaza. Anywho, we ordered the nikutama and the beef tomatama curry udon. Both entrees ended up tasting great and I was not disappointed. If you're a noodle and udon lover like me and you haven't tried Marugame, then I'm afraid that you have been living under a rock.

    Kitsune-age (sweet fried tofu)

    Cafeteria style udon restaurant with indoor tables. The udon is the star of the show here as they make it fresh throughout the day. Choose your broth, add-ins, and so forth. Recommend any dashi broth udon: beef, tofu, or even just noodles and broth. This is a small chain with locations in Honolulu and elsewhere. Potentially inexpensive depending on your choice of add-ins and beverage; complimentary water is next to the utensils after the end of the line. Usually plenty of parking (this is the Diamond Jamboree location, so parking is free in the lot or parking structure).

    Creamy Broth Udon-Tonkotsu Style
    Sandy N.

    When it's this mommy's off day to cook, I always suggest Marugame because I know it's a fam favorite. 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 Irvine location is located in the infamous Diamond Jamboree plaza ~ in the corner lot where Ajisen ramen use to be. It's spacious, bright and clean & the service is consistent. While I personally try to avoid this plaza at all costs..IYKYK..due to the parking madness & cray cray drivers, it happened to be open later and was close to home for us. I legit frequent their other locations (in Aliso Viejo or even South Coast Plaza) more, purely for my sanity. Lol I opt'd to be adventurous and stear outside my norms for once and order the cheese katsu tomamata. I love tomatoes and katsu usually, so this felt like a natural, perfect marriage. The broth was thick, but flavorful. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. The katsu was uber crispy (as with all their fried sides). The cheese surprisingly worked & was really the star ingredient. It blended everything together perfectly. I'm usually a creature of habit and go for the creamy broth udon, 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. Glad I changed it up this time around. I would totally order the cheese katsu tomamata again. Whether I'm super hungry or just need a quick pick-me-up, Marugame never disappoints ~ a total RxFoodie recommend!!!

    Ping L.

    A small eatery located in Diamond Jamboree shopping center specialized in Japanese hand crafted udon and tempura. We visited there on a Friday around 1:00 pm. The place was relatively small and yet not crowed at that time. Menu items were posted on the wall and order was taken from the counter. Food was prepared right in front of your eye. You pick up your order right there when it's ready . Everything was self serviced like a fast food outfit. The udon bowl came in regular and large sizes. We tried the Bolognese, shrimp BK and Cheese Katsu Tomatama all in regular size. The bowl was small for the price. The meat portions beside the Cheese katsu were stringent , only 2 shrimps for the shrimp BK and a small heap of beef shavings for the Bolognese. The taste was so so and the beef in spite of thinly sliced was tough. Not really worth the price.

    Nikutama
    Nick C.

    My favorite udon place. Large Nikutama cold noodles just pairs so well with the sweet soy sauce and onions and beef. A truly flavorful combination with umami taste on the palate. Always fast service line.

    We order on kiosk for to go. Whoever prep it didn't put sauce or broth for our order of Nikutama and cream broth. We only found out when we got home. We only have udon and the condiments.

    Chicken Katsu Curry
    David P.

    Great atmosphere, feels like you're in Japan with the ordering system. Choose your favorite dish, add toppings, and then voila you got yourself a hearty meal. I like to order the Cheese Katsu Tomatoma Curry. It comes with Chicken Katsu and cheese in a warm tomato-based curry. I added a tempura crab for an extra bite. I like to grab extra of the fried tempura bits (complimentary) to add to my dish for additional texture.

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    Ask the Community - Marugame Udon

    Is there patio and is it pet friendly?

    No patio and i think only service animals are allowed

    Do they do take out?

    Yes!

    Do they take reservations?

    No, they do not take reservations. You line up to get your food and pay.

    Is there much seating?

    Yes, it's surprisingly spacious inside.

    Are they open already?

    Yes

    When are you opening the Irvine Location?

    Already open

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    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant

    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant

    3.9
    (3.1k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    I've been going to this place for over a decade now (wild to think about!). Seen it go through…read moredifferent ownership and a renovation. It is definitely much busier now because of the AYCE menu. Definitely get on the waitlist when you arrive. Past few times we have been it gets busy during the lunch hours, and thus service is a bit slower. Nice seating inside with booths. Menu QR code will show you some pictures of what you want to order. We have been going down here for a while, so we have our favorites. The appetizers here are surprisingly very good! Garlic edamame and sesame chicken are our favs. I even have a soft spot for the house salad because the dressing is just yum. I rarely order salmon nigri, but for some reason this place is pretty good! The pieces I receive are always nicely portioned and soft. We never bother with the other rolls anymore because we know our favorite is the VEGAS ROLL! It's been my favorite roll since I started coming here. Literally no other sushi or Japanese restaurant has this combination of ingredients. Crunch from unagi, spicy tuna on a CA roll with eel sauce and spicy sauce. *chefs kiss* Lots of textures, flavors, sweet, salty, spicy. Just come in with a purpose. We noticed that other tables tend to a bit longer because they were never ready when the server came by.

    We went later on a Saturday afternoon and after a 15 minute wait on the waitlist we were seated. We…read morewere sort of just told to sit in a booth and it took a number of minutes before our server came to ask us what we wanted. She was pretty dismissive and walking away as I spoke to her. We went with AYCE and she gave us the paper menu to check off what we wanted. After that, we didn't see her again for 20 minutes. I eventually flagged another server down and she gave our paper to the Host at the front. I could tell he was too busy to put the order in. Eventually they put it in, but by the time we got our first item it was 30 minutes into our 90 minute AYCE... Overall, the food was great as it always is. I enjoyed the salmon handrolls and the rolls. I'm always a fan of their hot food. The service just really put a damper on the whole meal. I've been going to tomikawa for years, and now I'm not sure I'll be coming back anytime soon until they figure out their service.

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    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant
    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant
    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant

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    Taiko

    Taiko

    3.8
    (2.5k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    45 years in business

    Ordered online…read more Cucumber rolls came in looking like a roadkill nothing like the ones on the menu , but they tasted good.

    This is a lovely looking restaurant that was busy even for a late dinner…read more This restaurant has a large menu and it was my first time here. Everything that walked by looked beautiful! On the menu you can order regular dinners or there is a place where you can order either 2 or 3 entrees which come with salads, rice and green beans. My sister and I ordered the 2 entree dinners. She has been here before and knew what she was getting. She ordered salmon and vegetables tempura. Because I could only decide by thinking of other Japanese restaurants I've been to, and I was very hungry, I ordered both teriyaki chicken and sesame chicken. I now know thst portions are generous and I'd have been good with one chicken and some veggies. And that's what I'll do next time! Of. Horse I tasted my sister's dinner and the tempura veggies were delish as was the salmon. My chicken teriyaki was ok. It was a small breast sliced and I needed more sauce; there was very little teriyaki sauce but the server graciously brought more when I asked. The sesame chicken was very tasty- really good. There was a small portion of cut, cold green beans and all of the food was atop a lovely green salad, with the exception of the rice, which was in its own bowl. The good: everything was tasty. The not as good: there was too much salad dressing on the greens, the green beans were swimming in a glob of mayonnaise, and there was skin on the teriyaki chicken. I will definitely go back before I leave to go back home!

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    Enjoy our Matcha Latte, Mocktails, Cicktails, Sake, Beer and more
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    ROL Hand Roll Bar - Irvine

    ROL Hand Roll Bar - Irvine

    4.8
    (1.6k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    Affordable, delicious, great service!…read more The cons are the wait times and packed parking but you can always add yourself to the waitress online and arrive happy instead of hangry. The fish is fresh and tasty and the service is swift and comes with a smile.

    Rol Handroll Bar in Irvine has become a regular stop for my wife and me -- we've been back a couple…read moreof times, and it keeps earning the return trips. The ambiance is intimate by design: the bar seats only 20-30 people, wrapped tightly around the sushi counter. It's not the spot for a date night or a family outing, but for a quick lunch with one or two people, it's ideal. Service is speedy and consistently kind, which matters given the counter's close quarters -- everything moves efficiently without ever feeling rushed. Drinks are what you'd expect from a sushi bar: a solid rotation of Japanese beers and sake. Nothing adventurous, but a good, reliable selection. The food is where Rol shines. My wife and I always order a variety of rolls -- this visit, she loved the blue crab and scallop, while I couldn't get enough of the spicy tuna. The wasabi sauce and truffle soy sauce elevated everything, and are reason enough to keep coming back on their own. I've also had the truffle nori roll twice now, and while it's genuinely very good, I don't think it justifies the extra cost over the standard rolls -- the regular menu is strong enough that the upcharge doesn't feel necessary. Expect to spend around $50 per person for a satisfying lunch or dinner. All in, Rol Handroll Bar is a great go-to for an elevated casual, satisfying meal -- just don't expect it to double as a date-night destination. Ambiance: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Drinks: 4/5 Food: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Consistency: 5/5 --- Let me know if you want any tweaks.

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    Lobster Roll and Toro Taku Roll
    Lobster Roll and Toro Taku Roll
    Surf & Turf Roll, Uni & Toro Roll, and Truffle Mushroom Roll
    Surf & Turf Roll, Uni & Toro Roll, and Truffle Mushroom Roll
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    Fukada

    Fukada

    4.1
    (3.1k reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Came here for a late lunch with the family…read more This is what we ordered: 1. Hot udon w/ sansai topping and Oyako don (chicken & egg w/rice) 2. Cold udon w/ sansai topping and albacore roll 3. Hot udon w/ sansai topping and California roll 4. Cold udon with tanuki topping and Oyako don What a deal! Enough food for 2 meals. Food was flavorful, balanced, and delicious. Next time I'll have to try the nasumiso - grilled eggplant with miso flavor. Note: Limited indoor seating. There are a few outdoor patio tables with umbrellas.

    Disappointing return to Fukada…read more We used to come all the time for their lunch combos and nabeyaki udon. Even during the pandemic, we ordered take-outs regularly. It's been a few years since our last visit because we moved away, and we were looking forward to today's visit...total let down. No more restaurant dining. All take outs only and in disposable bowls/containers. You can sit inside or outside. I understand during the pandemic why this was necessary but should be fine to return to normal operation at this point. So much garbage created with all the one-time-use stuff. Most people opt to dine in so makes no sense to have so much trash. And the indoor table was sticky. I know this is now a take out only place so diners have to clear their own plates... but we were the first group sitting down at our table when the restaurant opened...shouldn't the tables be cleaned initially before starting the day's operation? The biggest letdown...food. For a place that used to pride itself in freshly made udon and soba, these two dishes were terribly average. They might have used diluted soba tsuyu for the dipping sauce...it is not the full flavored version but tasted rather watered down in order the fill the larger takeout cup. The soup for nabeyaki also tasted bland, not as flavorful as their old broth. I think I could make a better broth using udon powder packets from grocery store. The rice dishes like katsu-don and prime beef steak were ok. Now the beloved Fukada feels like a generic food court stall. Of course it's still popular but the food is not the same.

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    Indoor seating
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