The food is good. Udon is freshly made. I can request fresh tempera. It's made to order and the orders come out fast and efficient. Tempura is replenished in a timely manner. read more

Very good service and very tasty. I've never been here before, but I will definitely be coming back. read more

Marugame Udon - Number 3 - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious udon with great texture and flavor. The tempura was fresh and crispy, service was quick, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. Always a reliable spot for a satisfying meal! read more

The food here is really delicious and very flavorful broth. Upon entering you wait in line and you first order the bowl you want then pass on to another worker to ask if you want any complimentary toppings. After that you are given a paper bowl to choose the variety of tempuras they had. We got the crabmeat tempura, shrimp tempura and zucchini. This place is more of a cafeteria style. After you pay and get your food, you find a seat to eat. They also had a section where you can get your tempura sauce and ginger. The beef udon and spicy tomato beef udon are great options. I would definitely be coming back! read more

Marugame Udon - Spicy beef tomatama bowl, beef udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was at Stonestown, and since the weather was cloudy, I thought it would be nice to have some hot broth. When I visit a noodle restaurant, I expect the broth to be hot, not warm or lukewarm. I ordered the Beef Dashi Broth - Beef Served with sweet beef ($11.95). Unfortunately, the broth was only warm and not hot at all, which was disappointing. The beef was shredded beef, but it didn't really taste like beef. Next time I visit, I won't order the Beef Dashi Broth again. read more

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Came back again and it was great Excellent everything!!! Good food, good service, good ambiance before a movie read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in for an early dinner while at the mall. It wasn't busy, super quick, friendly, and delicious food. The broth is flavorful, meat tender, and noodles with good texture. Lots of seating inside and like the self serve area so you can get things at your leisure. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Marugame Udon first won us over on a trip to Oahu, where the line was literally out the door. After one bite, it all made sense. Their udon is incredibly fresh, chewy, and satisfying. I usually go for the tonkatsu variety, but honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the bowls since the noodles are freshly made and consistently delicious. Living in Denver means we don't get to Hawaii very often, so I was thrilled to discover they also have a San Francisco location. I make it a point to stop by whenever I'm in town, and my most recent dinner visit absolutely delivered. The service was impressively fast, even during a busy dinner rush, and the food came out hot and flavorful. The ambiance at the SF location is probably the weakest part. It's inside a larger mall complex, so it's not exactly cozy or memorable. But honestly, I could care less because the udon is that good. Already looking forward to my next trip to San Francisco so I can come back again. read more

Marugame Udon - Shrimp tempura, Calamansi drink, Tonkotsu ramen - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been going to this location since it opened, and it is outstanding. During the pandemic, I ate a lot of delivery Marugame, and let me say that being in person is a million times better. When you can see the steam from the noodles escape the front door on a cold day, you know you're in for a comforting, cozy, and tasty treat. The udon is really good. The noodles are silky and smooth, and they also have a great chew to them. About 90% of the time, I get the Nikutama: the broth is deep in flavor, the egg is wonderfully poached, the beef is thinly sliced and sweet. When served hot and accompanied with the tempura crisps, green onion, and grated ginger, it's out of this world. I love making the perfect bite in a deep spoon of noodle, beef, egg, and toppings. The fried sides are all pretty good, and I think the tamago is particularly good. The only tough thing is the potential wait time and difficulty finding a seat, though I've found the line moves at a speed such that you can generally find a table where someone is leaving right as you've finished paying (if you're a group of 2 or by yourself). read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been a while since I had Marugame Udon and they had a lot of new dishes to try. The Bolognese Udon was interesting, not quite a favorite. It was definitely a pasta with udon noodles, it was good to try, but wouldn't order again. Also got the Kake with green onions, tempura flakes, and tempura sides. I chose the Pork Katsu and the Potato Croquette tempura. The pork was very tough and hard to bite off, but the potate croquette was tasty and would order again! Love that they make the udon noodles here! read more

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This is always a go-to when we want some udon! My go-to is the nikutama and I always ask them to add green onions and tempura flakes (no added $!) It's self service so you grab a tray and tell them your order and they will place the bowl on your tray after. You can also pick what tempura you want after! I like the pumpkin and tamagoyaki. read more

Marugame Udon - nikutama udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

TLDR: Excellent Udon and Tempura in a Quick Serve Cafeteria-style setting. I love the tempura and curry udon here especially. Line moves quickly. Backstory: Marugame Udon is a chain of Udon restaurants that started in Japan, but for us, we discovered it years ago while on vacation in O'ahu. Known as Marukame (but with a "K" in deference to local Hawaiian tradition) in Hawaii, Marugame Udon is best known for affordable delicious bowls of udon noodles made from scratch using flour from Japan. Fast forward several years, and we could not believe our eyes when Marugame Udon was opening shop right here in Stonestown Galleria. Marugame Udon has since expanded their menu from just udon & tempura, to also include rice bowls to address a wider variety of appetites. Walk up, and you'll typically find a longish line out the door around lunch and dinnertime, especially on the weekends. The line moves relatively quickly. Once inside, Grab a tray, study the menu and order up with the cook behind the counter. They make and cook the udon fresh right behind the glass. You are served cafeteria style, so once you get your bowl of udon or rice planted onto your tray, pick out some tempura items to go with it. Lots of different tempura items - freshly fried before you, including chicken and shrimp (my top 2 favorites) as well as vegetarian udon selections that are also good (zucchini, eggplant, etc) My favorite udon here is the curry udon, but you really can't lose with any of the udons here. I generally order a small curry udon and a couple of pieces of tempura. Yum! Once you reach the end of the tempura counter, pay up at the cashier, and find a table. Outdoor seating too, but hey.. it's kinda cold and breezy in this part of town most of the time, so take your pick. Verdict: All said, while this isn't a fancy place in the least, I enjoy coming here for the food. The service is courteous and fast and the udon and tempura is consistently good here. read more

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Convenient location and the taste is always consistently good. Came here after movies and good the beef udon read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here multiple times since they opened. I would've given them 5 stars before but I'm taking a star off now since things have changed. What kept me coming back often before was the low prices, the unlimited self serve tempura bits, green onions, etc, but they took that away. I didn't like how the serving trays were all very wet and gross looking. And I wish the egg yolk was runny and not well done. Also, I wish the bowls were bigger for the smaller size. It's a struggle to eat when the soups filled to the brim, but please don't give less soup based on this comment lol. Overall I still like the fresh udon and I like that they've expanded the menu. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My favorite is the #5 creamy broth. Everything tastes fresh. The lines can be long but they move quickly. I've also tried the tomata cheese katsu which is also very tasty. The chicken katsu is extra crispy read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Long time customer of this location. More than a bit sad to see Marugame going the way of Chipotle. Massive shrinkflation going on as not only bowls have shrunk in size, but woman stands in front of you gently measuring small amount of noodles into that small bowl...pulling extra noodle(s) out when deemed too much. Small bowl, with just enough broth to wet the noodles is the final result. Let's be honest, noodles and broth have to be the cheapest thing on the planet to make, so why skimp so badly on your main offering. Upsell me on the Tempura...which by the way was of poor quality and most typical options missing even before noon on a weekday. read more

Food was delicious! I'm usually not much of an udon person and didn't have high hopes, but I was pleasantly surprised! I got their classic clear broth udon which was satisfying and filling. The noodles were soft and chewy, and not tough or undercooked. The soup was very rejuvenating and perfect for a chilly day My partner got the beef tomatama which I believe is seasonal. The sliced meat paired well with the tangy, salty broth. We liked both noodles dishes and would recommend! They also have a la carte dishes you can grab yourself as you checkout which is very convenient. We got a side of fried pumpkin which was quite bland. I'm not sure if they purposefully don't season it but it was missing either some sugar or salt. They have a pretty spacious indoor and outdoor seating as well being next to the mall. read more

Marugame Udon - Beef tomatama - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been to this udon shop many times while shopping around in the Stonestown area. On a Friday evening, the lines were pretty much continuous, but the turn around time for the tables were quick. I tried one of their most loved udons, their Nikutama Udon. The noodles were springy and thick and fresh, and the portion size was generous. i loved the crispy fried onions sprinkled on top along with the soft boiled egg. The sweet beef was also good and complemented the rest of the dish. However, the broth was a bit too salty for my taste. I love how everything is made fresh in front of you, and you have the option to customize with sides or tempura (I grabbed one shrimp tempura which was good and crunchy). read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always soooo delicious, especially on a chilly Fall/Winter day! Line was long on Sunday around 1pm - we waited around 25 minutes. We did get samples of their calamansi and Pineapple Sunrise drinks while in line. The calamansi was pretty good, but I'm not a fan of the Pineaple Sunrise - it tasted a bit medicinal to me. I got a large Kitsune Udon (with all included toppings) along with cheese tempura and shrimp tempura on the side. I usually get the tamago tempura but I've never seen the cheese tempura so wanted to try that. Udon here is always solid quality, and the kitsune is so deliciously sweet and soft. Portions are filling and relatively cheap. Love coming here when I go to Stonestown, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Marugame Udon - Kitsune Udon (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We come here a lot. Noodles are always great and ordering process is always smooth and convenient! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

As always the food at Marugame is reasonably priced and delicious. Thankfully no line today. So tasty. The place is cute and while you order you watch them make the udon. read more

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U-don expect a cafeteria-style place to be consistently fulfilling with top tier craftsmanship, but Marugame hits! This Stonestown location is NorCal's first Marugame Udon, and so there were long lines in the first couple of years. These days, it's thankfully pretty chill with the same great quality and more side options, but less udon flavors. I've been able to try their entire menu since I used to live pretty close, as well as a few seasonal broth offerings. Parking at Stonestown is usually kind of annoying, but you'll eventually get it. Line up, take a tray, pick your udon (or rice bowl if you don't want udon at an udon restaurant), ask for complimentary tempura flakes and sliced green onions (this used to be self-serve in the past), pick any sides and tempura, pay at the register, and seat yourself. You get your own utensils, sauces, water, and such in the area near the end of the line. You also bus yourself when you're done. Quick, efficient, and easy. You're not going to find anything fancy here, but it's good ol' comfort food at a very cheap price in this economy, and especially Japanese food?! Yeah, that's why Marugame Udon is an easy 5 star local favorite (taste-wise, I do prefer other places, so affordability and accessibility are huge factors here). Where else can you get a bowl of freshly made noodles for $6 (used to be even cheaper)? Their udon noodles are most likely the best in the bay, with an amazing chew and thickness that's pretty hard to find. Their most popular flavor is the nikutama, which is sweet beef slices with caramelized onions atop a concentrated shallow broth, and an onsen egg. It's pretty flavorful but a bit too sweet and soy for me, so I prefer the other flavors. I think the curry version just tastes like curry soup - also not my preference as I like it more thick, and their chicken katsu is way too hard and dry. The tonkotsu style broth is a cute hybrid with udon in a soup base designed for ramen, and they've recently made the change to chicken-based broth, which was not an upgrade. If you like creamy, heartier soups, it's satisfying; their seasoned eggs used to be hard-boiled and sad, but their yolk game is getting better. I do like their soft and supple chashu. I personally am partial to the classic dashi broth or sauce udon, and add an extra tempura or two if I'm hungry (shrimp is probably the most solid choice, but to each their own!). As an aging adult, I'm usually full from the regular size but can tackle a large if ravenous, which is really just extra soup and udon. Marugame's seasonal flavors have been interesting, and I hope to see more unusual concoctions. They've done things such as broths flavored like tom yum, Thai green curry, and most recently a dashi mixed with some egg salad/tartar sauce topping that made it creamy, with some orange chicken thing going on. read more

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I had a steaming bowl of creamy tantan ramen on a rainy Sunday and it was the most comforting meal in the last month. It was rich and nutty with chili heat, thick noodles, jammy egg and tempura shrimp so crisp they crackled against the rain outside. Highly recommended! read more

Marugame Udon - Creamy tantan ramen with tempura shrimp on the side - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love Marugame! The udon is always perfectly cooked, fresh, and delicious. The potato croquette is my favorite and always crispy and tasty. The prices are very reasonable, the portions are generous, and the food is always served hot. Highly recommend! read more

Loved this in Hawaii and was super ecstatic with one opening up in Stonestown. It was so good when it first opened, then it started going downhill with all the broth tasting warm and overly salty. Its been a few years since I visited and today when I went, there was many newly added items. I still stuck with the original, the Nikutama. This time the broth was hot, BUT.... did their portions shrink? I typically get the large and decided to get the regular this time because it was a late lunch and dinner was coming up. I supposed it was a perfect "snack" because the bowl was gone after 3-4 scoops. They weigh their noodles so I'm not sure how this could even happen. Will probably come back when I forget about how small the portions are. read more

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This used to be such a favorite of mine. Overtime the quality and the service has gone down...

*No more cold udon option* Let me be clear that I actually really enjoy eating marugame. I do not actually think it is a 1 star. However, they have recently removed the cold udon options without any notice. When I went to order and asked for cold udon, they told me that they are no longer serving it. I had to do a double take back at the menu, as it still says they have cold udon. I highly doubt I will come here as often now. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for a light dinner while shopping at Stonestown over the weekend. The line moved reasonably fast, and eventually, I got inside and ordered a regular sized bowl of the dashi broth udon. After paying, I searched for a table to sit at and took care to avoid tripping over the multitude of random children chaotically running around the restaurant. It was honestly a really stressful environment, and for that reason alone, I'm not eager to return. Once I was seated, I tried the noodles. I've had Marugame Udon in Hawai'i and SoCal too, and I can attest the quality and taste are the same. What always strikes me about this chain is how salty the food is. While the udon doesn't taste overly salty, I can sense it and need a lot of water and tea after. This time was no exception. read more

Marugame Udon - Dashi Broth - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

After our first experience at Marugame Udon on Oahu, I was pretty stoked that they opened a location at Stonestown Galleria. I finally got to check out this San Francisco mall locale on the evening of Friday, July 11, 2025. Located at the mall, there is plenty of free parking in the lot. Similar to its sister eatery in Waikiki, if you plan to visit and see no line, jump in right away as a long queue can easily grow out the door within a blink of an eye. This is exactly what happened to me when I arrived shortly before 7 PM on July 11. Wait time to get to the counter to order is not long, though. On the day of my brief visit, the venue appeared clean and tidy. Marugame is cafeteria-style self-service; grab a tray, tell the cooks on the other side of the counter what bowls (udon and/or rice) you are getting, pick up any tempura items you want as you traverse along the counter, and place your drink orders with the cashier when you pay. You carry all of your items to your table or to the separate counter where you can pick up sauces, utensils, etc. Similarly, if you dine in, there is a designated area for returning your dishes before leaving. Below are what we ordered for take-out: GYOZA ($4.49): A great price for five pieces of these crispy Japanese potstickers. To my pleasant surprise, they maintained their crisp by the time I got them home to eat. SHRIMP TEMPURA ($2.29): Good. I was happy that this piece did not become soggy by the time I got it home. PUMPKIN TEMPURA ($1.99): DJ enjoyed this. VEGAN BROTH TAN TAN (LARGE for $14.99): Yay for a fully vegan option! DJ got extra scallions and tempura flakes for this at no extra cost. He appreciated that they automatically packed the soup contents separately from the broth for to-go. CURRY NIKUTAMA (LARGE for $16.65): The sweet beef and soft-boiled egg were also packed separately from the curry sauce. The meat was a bit too fatty for me, unfortunately. Good thing that I ordered a side of Kitsune-Age for my bowl. Kitsune Age ($3.59) - Yummy! I gotta admit - I did not enjoy this take-out order nearly as much as when we dined in at the Waikiki restaurant...even though I ordered the same bowl there. Perhaps it just comes down to the fact that food to-go can't compare to eating in-house, fresh from the kitchen. Though the sweet beef seemed less fatty in Waikiki. If we return, I'm going for the Kitsune. I wonder if they'll let me order it with Creamy Broth? read more

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Came on a Wednesday afternoon to enjoy some udon, since I've been here before and find the quality to be reliable enough for udon. Extremely disappointed and disgusted to see a mouse in the restaurant. Probably other mice somewhere too. Safe to say I won't be coming here ever again and I suggest anyone to think twice about eating here. read more

They close earlier now. It used to be 11pm, now 10pm. The restaurant was pretty busy with a short line at 9:30pm. The medium beef udon $12 is still good. Later at night, there aren't a lot of tempura left. You can tell the staff is ready to go home. The chef overfilled my bowl with soup spilling it all over my tray. I unknowingly put the crispy tempura on the paper dish. When I got to my table, the tempura was soaked in soup. Also, the floors were dirty. read more

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We decided to eat here because another place nearby was already closed. Unfortunately, we realized that many of the menu options include pork, which we can't eat. There were only a few non-pork choices, so we ended up ordering the beef udon. Honestly, we didn't really enjoy it. There was something off about the flavor. My husband actually refused to eat it even though he was the one who wanted to eat it. We didn't have udon before, so it's hard to tell is it something about this udon or in general it is not our thing. On the positive side, we also ordered chicken katsu and a few appetizers (including a grilled cheese and a potato patty with a crispy outside and soft potato inside), and those were actually very good. The flavors were nice, and everything else we tried was enjoyable and affordable. Because of that, I'd probably come back for the appetizers, but not for the udon, even though it seems to be popular with many people. Maybe trying other udon dishes would give a better idea of the flavors, but based on this visit, it just wasn't for us. read more

Delicious! And always fresh. Yummy food and great quick service. Love love love it. I've been here 3 times in the last month. I can't believe I was sleeping on this yumminess! read more

It's a chain but they have solid udon. They make the noodles fresh in the front so u can watch. Ordering system is very efficient, so dont get discouraged if u see a long line. It moves pretty quickly. I really like the tempura bar, there's so many types to choose from! Also the iced matcha drink read more

Marugame Udon - Udon, iced matcha, tempura - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We are pretty much here every week! Love the consistency in taste both udon and tempura! Definitely hearty and comforting. Bonus, we love it extra when our broth comes out temperature hot! Service is always kind, and efficient. Place has many inside and outside seating. Place is in a mall and has plenty of parking. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very disappointed with our first experience at this location. The female employee at the register was very rude to my girlfriend when we simply asked where we pay after receiving our bowls. Instead of helping politely, she responded with attitude and made us feel unwelcome as first-time customers. To make matters even worse, there was a RAT on the ceiling while customers were dining. We caught it on video and will be posting it with this review because people deserve to know the conditions of this location. Customer service and cleanliness should be taken seriously, and management really needs to do the right thing and address these issues immediately. read more

Came here and tried the tomatama beef curry udon, which came with egg ribbons, tomatoes, and thinly sliced beef. It was described as a chili garlicky flavor but wasn't too spicy. Leaned more sweet and garlicky savory. I enjoyed it, it was warm and comforting. Their tempura is always crispy. For a quick easy meal, marugame is a great place to eat at/grab togo! read more

Marugame Udon - Tomatama udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Marugame Udon Tried the Teriyaki Chicken Tartar Udon at Marugame and was pleasantly surprised by how unique it was compared to the usual udon offerings. The sweet-savory teriyaki chicken paired surprisingly well with the rich, creamy tartar sauce, all layered over their chewy, freshly made noodles. It's not your traditional bowl of udon, but it works! The textures and bold flavors come together in an unexpected but satisfying way. A fun twist on a classic that I'd get again! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was great! Easy and love it so much good to have it besides Hawaii ! Please try here! read more

Marugame Udon - Nice to have after workout! - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

In terms of affordability, this is the best bang for your buck udon you'll get in town! The food is good, I also love how they cook the egg to perfection. The quality overall dropped a little in the past few years, I miss the days when they would all scream "irasshaimase" whenever you came in. But still a great comfort food spot, especially if you are at the mall running some errand. Expect self-serve kind of service, you go through the counter choosing your food in a kind of "assembly line buffet style" and pay at the end before sitting. Don't skip the counter with some extra toppings and cutlery! read more

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