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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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    Noodle Nest

    Noodle Nest

    4.1
    (448 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    This is probably the most underrated spot inside Diamond Jamboree. The menu is beautifully diverse,…read moreshowcasing Chinese comfort food and hand-pulled noodles at their finest, with something for everyone. Everything I've tried here has been delicious. The flavors are robust, well-balanced, and consistently satisfying. It's tucked around the corner between some of the more heavily trafficked spots, but in my humble opinion, this place is the real star of Diamond Jamboree. Can't recommend it enough.

    Came here on a Saturday evening for dinner with a friend. Be warned that there's no parking!!! Not…read morein the main lot nor a single spot open in the parking structure - then I had to 3 point turn at a dead-end and no spots coming down either. I got extremely lucky with a spot right in front - with a car leaving just as I was getting extremely frustrated with constantly driving around and no open spots. Great location & great plaza though with so many options and so much going on here - that's why it's so crowded! Ambiance - interior is beautiful and vibes are nice. Most restaurants had a long wait - but this one, we could get seated at an actual booth immediately. Service was good, very friendly and attentive. My friend and I ordered Beef Skewers, Chicken Skewers, & Mapo Tofu & Ground Pork with Rice, Orange Chicken, & Black gold molten custard buns. Food was great - good value for good portion sizes. But orange chicken was a little too sweet. Would definitely recommend and would likely come back!

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    Interior
    Interior
    Beef Roll.
    Beef Roll.
    E6. Dry Fried Cauliflower

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    E6. Dry Fried Cauliflower
    Xishang Roodle

    Xishang Roodle

    4.4
    (246 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    I'm Chinese, but had never had Yunnan food before, so thought of giving it a try…read more I walked in and was immediately sat. It's a QR scan to see the menu and place your order through your phone. The food came out so quick. Less than 2 minutes and everything was in front of me and tasted fresh. The service is extremely fast. I got the classic Roodle and as soon as I put all the ingredients into the broth, they swung by and collected empty dishes immediately. The portion was large and ingredients fresh. I enjoyed the variety and the amount of rice noodle. The broth was salty and refreshing. They have some side sauces to adjust the flavor, but I found myself not needing it. The dish reminded me of a form of hot pot but a soup version. Loved it! I highly recommend and will be returning!

    I decided to give this place a try because I heard their noodles were very authentic, and as…read moresomeone who loves noodles, I was excited to try it. I ordered their most popular dish, the A1 set, but honestly, it didn't really live up to the hype for me. The broth tasted pretty underseasoned overall. From what I understood, you're supposed to mix all the toppings into the soup with the noodles, but even after doing that, I still felt like the flavor was lacking. Yes, they provide seasoning on the side, but personally, I wish the broth already had enough flavor on its own without needing to adjust it myself. Would I come back? Probably not. Nothing really stood out to me enough to return, and it felt more like a one-time experience. Overall, everything was just okay.

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    We came from all over to meet at this Roodle spot in Santa Ana. Fun times.
    We came from all over to meet at this Roodle spot in Santa Ana. Fun times.
    Beef Stew Noodle
    Beef Stew Noodle
    Devil Chicken | $9.99

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    Capital Noodle Bar

    Capital Noodle Bar

    3.6
    (946 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Well, this sucks...and only partially because this place ended up closing just when I finally…read morefinished writing my review. While I never thought Capital Noodle Bar was the best noodle joint that you could find in/around Irvine, this place was always so tasty and convenient! Even though they weren't our favorite place, the times we stopped by Capital Noodle Bar was usually on our way to/from the airport for a quick bite. Not only was the restaurant large (snagging a table was never an issue), but our food (typically) came out relatively quick. In addition, their menu was stocked with so many delicious options. It felt a little more Malaysian than Chinese to me, but, regardless, their collection of appetizers, dim sum items, congee, noodle soups, stir fried noodles, entrees, fried rice, and rice plates was so enticing, we couldn't help but come back to try more and more! -- HOT SAUCE TRAY I know it's kind of weird to mention this, but I love their dish of hot sauces. In particular, their jalapenos and chili oil go well with everything we've had here. -- CRISPY TOFU This may not have looked quite like what I had expected, but this was pretty good! The tofu was pillowy soft and piping hot while the outside of it was surprisingly crispy, given how it's not really battered. -- WONTON NOODLE SOUP - Pork & Shrimp Wonton, Egg Noodles We got this as part of their weekday special ($12 all-day, dine-in only), so I'm not sure if the portion size is any different. Either way, this was great. The wonton skins were a little thin, but each piece was plump and juicy, the noodles had a nice bite, and the broth was solid. -- CHAR KWAY TEOW - Shrimp, Chinese Sausage, Bean Sprouts, Egg, and Large Rice Noodles I've been on a bit of a kick ordering this whenever I see it and this was one of the better ones. The noodles were cooked really well (very bouncy), the dish had a slight kick yet it wasn't overly salty/seasoned, and the dish wasn't overloaded with beansprouts. -- SPICY GARLIC CALAMARI Ehh...this wasn't "bad", but it was definitely underwhelming. Although these were seasoned well and had a nice crispiness, the calamari itself was chewy and reminded me of the generic type you get at most other Chinese restaurants. -- TRIO OF BEEF NOODLE SOUP - Sliced Tenderloin, Beef Ball, Beef Stew (Beef Shank, Tripe, Tendon, Carrot), and Egg Noodles I was super hopeful for this one, but it turned out to be just okay. For me, the ingredients tasted fine, but the portion seemed a little light on the beef shank and the broth needed a bit more body to it (felt a little thin). -- CRISPY HAINAN CHICKEN - Deep Fried Dark Meat, Pickled Vegetables, Ginger Rice, Soy Sauce, Ginger, and Chili Sauce Not very traditional, but no less delicious. Boneless Hainan Chicken is appealing enough, but fried, too? While I wish there had been more of it, each piece was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The ginger rice was quite tasty as well! -- WAGYU BEEF POSTICKERS Pretty standard, though, not necessarily in a bad way. Although there wasn't much of a browned bottom/crust on these, I love how big and plump these were and how the filling had a nice, beefy flavor to it. -- HONG KONG STYLE CHOW FUN WITH CHICKEN, Seasonal Greens, Carrot, Mushroom, Egg, Gravy Sauce, and Large Rice Noodles This was just okay for me. The dish had a good ratio of vegetables and meats to noodles, but the gravy didn't do much for me - there was so much of it, it felt more distracting than additive. -- MANGO GREEN TEA Surprisingly, this wasn't nearly as sweet as I feared it would be. The mango flavor in this wasn't super intense and went well with the green tea. Along with how satisfying most of Capital's dishes have been, the other thing that I liked about this place was the staff. Every time we came here, the workers were always friendly and really attentive, even despite how they usually only had one server working. That being said, it has never been all that busy either, which might help explain why their closure. As genuinely bummed as I am to learn that this place has closed, it should be said that it's not like Capital Noodle Bar is gone forever. If you missed your chance to try them, or just want to eat here again, they have another location in Costa Mesa that's still open and just a short drive away. And, as it turns out, it's even closer to the airport, so our pseudo-ritual of stopping off can continue to live on. Thanks for the memories, Irvine Capital Noodle Bar!

    Dropped by Capital Noodle Bar in Irvine for lunch, and it was a surprisingly smooth and quick…read moreexperience. It wasn't busy at all during the lunch rush, so we were seated right away. They have a beautifully simple menu that covers a great variety of dishes, ranging from dim sum to various noodle and rice options. The Beef Chow Fun was excellent. It had that classic, smoky wok hei flavor I was looking for. Highly recommend if you love chow fun. My friend ordered, The Capital Street Noodle, a dry noodle dish. It packed a ton of good flavor and came with a very generous amount of toppings. The Salt and Pepper Fried Fish was lovely. The batter was wonderfully light, and I really enjoyed the distinct peppery punch it had. Overall, everything we tried was hit. It's a solid, clean spot with great execution on classic flavors. I would totally come back here again whenever I'm looking for a quick bite!

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    Capital's filet mignon
    Capital's filet mignon
    Capital Bowl w/egg noodles soup on the side
    Capital Bowl w/egg noodles soup on the side
    Assorted Seafood w/thin rice noodle.

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    Assorted Seafood w/thin rice noodle.
    Qin West Noodle

    Qin West Noodle

    4.0
    (359 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I was so happy to find this little gem near UCI Health. The staff person helpfully advised that one…read morebowl would be enough for two people, and the one big bowl did come with two smaller bowls for sharing. He was very patient as we pondered the unfamiliar menu. We ordered the Nanning Noodle Soup, which had rice noodles in a slightly spicy tomato broth. It wasn't too spicy for my mom. The rice noodles seemed a little overdone, but we enjoyed the pork, broth, and herbs. We were quite full afterwards. The inside of the restaurant was warm and lacked air conditioning, so we sat outside. We grabbed some of the last shaded seats. There was a nice breeze, so it was a pleasant dining experience. Because the drink I originally ordered ran out, the staff person kindly gave me an extra Hokkaido Milk Tea for my mom. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too sweet. I couldn't place the sweetener, but we both liked it. I'd love to go back and try the other noodle soups.

    Terrible fake Chinese food…read more Spent over 20 bucks for this meat fried with chili. Meat is not fully cooked, and they taste like boiled meat. Extremely salty. The beef that's in the noodles is boarderlne spoiling. The fried dumpling is not even what the description is. In Chinese fried dumpling, they only pan fried the bottom. In this place, they put the dumpling deep fry, and it doesn't come out crispy, it comes out soft. If you go here, only order their cold noodles. Do not order anything else because everything is terrible. Some of the worst money I've ever spent.

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    Indoor seating
    Indoor seating
    Crispy Chinese Mo (spicy beef)
    Crispy Chinese Mo (spicy beef)
    Steamed Dumpling

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    Steamed Dumpling

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