the food is really good and really fresh and they take their time to cook it good I never been to a place this good before but if u come to this food place your tummy will be good and it will make u happy read more

As someone who loves Udon, I'm very happy that they opened a Marugame Udon within SGV. First impressions is that they're quite spacious. Similar to the one in Arcadia, the process is exactly the same, maybe even quicker here. Their menu can change time to time, in which I was interested in trying their new selections. Parking - Free in a huge shared parking lot, very spacious but can get packed easily. My partner and I visited during a packed Friday evening but diners clear out pretty quick after their done with their meal. I was able to try their new menu selection, the Bolognese Bowl. I absolutely devoured this dish. It's very similar to a spaghetti type dish in which I was very impressed. Mixed with the slight broth, noodles, and sauce, it was very creamy and very easy to savor. Each bite is full of flavor. Highly recommend this new menu selection! They also have a selection of tempura options, not really a big fan of tempura overall but I'd have a tempura once in awhile. This time around, my wife got me the shrimp one. Very tasty, crunchy, and easy to eat. Overall, a great addition to SGV, udon can be easily made but can also be hard as well if you don't know what you're doing. Marugame Udon is the perfect option for Udon, can't really go wrong with them as they have plenty of options to your liking. read more

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I recently visited Marugame Udon and decided to try their new Bolognese Udon. It was something different from the usual udon dishes, and I enjoyed the combination of the rich meat sauce with the chewy udon noodles and melted cheese. It was a creative twist that made me want to give their new menu item a shot. The main disappointment was the tempura selection. Many of the tempura items were already sold out, and while you can request them to make fresh batches, the wait was long. By the time the tempura was ready, I had already finished my udon. The few tempura items that were still available on display were also below warm temperature, which took away from the experience. Overall, the udon was good and the new Bolognese flavor was worth trying, but I hope they can do a better job keeping popular tempura items stocked and served hot. I'd still come back for the noodles, but the tempura side could definitely be improved. read more

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The kids suddenly got hungry, so we randomly stopped here I don't really know this area well, but I recognized Marugame Udon inside TAWA Gateway. What I like about this place is everyone can pick what they want individually, and you can also grab tempura separately We tried: * #6 Tan Tan (Definitely can be spicy, but you can ask for the sauce on the side.) * #7 Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry Tip: the tempura items that aren't sitting on the tray station are made fresh when you order, so they taste even better. We ordered the cheese one, and the crab tempura was actually really good!! The udon noodles were chewy, portions were filling, and service was pretty fast -- great for families when everyone is hungry The self-serve tray return setup was also funny because the kids actually enjoyed cleaning up after themselves Only downside... we did find a short hair in the cheese, so hopefully it was just a one-time thing. read more

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Marugame Udon was such a pleasant surprise. The cafeteria-style setup is efficient without feeling cold or rushed -- honestly kind of quaint and satisfying to move through. The service was fantastic the entire time as well. I ordered the creamy udon with a shrimp tempura and imitation crab tempura on the side. The shrimp tempura was excellent -- light, crispy, and something I'd definitely order again. The imitation crab tempura unfortunately wasn't for me. The creamy udon itself had wonderful flavor, and the jammy eggs absolutely hit. My only real critique is that the bowl had a little too much udon compared to the soup ratio, so toward the end it felt slightly less balanced than I would've liked. If they allowed some customization on the soup-to-noodle ratio, I would absolutely come back regularly. Overall though, the flavors were great, the experience was smooth, and I can definitely see why people like this place. read more

Marugame Udon - The entrance - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

It's fast food udon basically. It's quick, easy, relatively cheap..... but it's not great. Shrimp BK ($10.45)-- Very meh, unremarkable. I was under the impression that BK was a sauce and not a soup... but it's pretty much a soup. Very heavily seasoned, didn't drink the broth. The noodles were fine, nothing to rave about. The shrimp tempura was small but well fried! Not oily or greasy. Overall wouldn't get this again but might pick up tempura as a side. Tamagoyaki Tempura ($2.99)-- It must have been sitting out for a little bit because it wasn't crispy but... I see the potential. Would've been great if it was freshly fried. How it works is you order with the guy portioning udon (first person in the assembly line), he'll hand you your order when it's done (very quickly), ask if you want the green onion or tempura flakes, and then you can self-serve yourself tempura of your choosing. Then, they'll charge you at the register. From there, self-serve water, tempura sauce, utensils, and pick a seat of your choosing. There's ample seating and I'm sure it can accommodate large crowds. It's not good but it's not bad? If you're in the area shopping at 99 Ranch and just want to quickly cafeteria line get a meal in... maybe this is the spot for you. It's convenient. Otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

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There was a plenty of parking in the plaza when we came on a weekend dinner. Place appeared clean and was pretty empty. There was kiosk to order. We decided to order at the counter. We got the large Nikutama for $15.99, regular Beef Tomatama Curry for $15.99, and regular Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry for $14.99. The large size included double portion noodles and more soup. The large size was too much for one person. The regular size was enough. All three udon soups were descent and super filling. The whole dining experience was similar to getting school lunch. You line up, order/grab what you want, pay, choose a table to eat, then put your tray away. The whole process was pretty simple and required minimal workers. The workers were nice and refilled the condiments table frequently. read more

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Great place to eat Ramen when you have limited time to sit and eat. My husband and I loved the ramen and tastes of the broth. Very tasty and lots of variety. Staff were welcoming and kind. Prices were reasonable. Atmosphere was clean and lots of chairs to sit on. Would definitely be back again. read more

Service is great and the place is kept clean! I got a regular kake udon and added some tempura items on the side. Basic but delicious. read more

Marugame Udon - Kake udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Really solid place to eat and I'm so glad it opened up in this plaza since it's right near my dad's house. The only thing I didn't like was that they give soooo little soup! All the udon soaks up the soup and I end up eating a dry udon instead of the udon soup I intended to enjoy. I usually order the kitsune but this time I tried the beef tomata curry and that was rich with curry taste and so yummy! I also like the sweet potato tempura and the zucchini tempura on the side. Plenty of parking at this location and it's nice because you can get boba as dessert next door as well. read more

Been a fan of Marugame Udon ever since I ate at the Sawtelle location so I'm glad to see they keep growing in the SGV. First, in the Arcadia Mall and now this location in TAWA Plaza (formerly Focus Plaza). Freshly made udon noodles and tempura are good! Can't go wrong eating here. read more

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We love this location. They work hard to make things so fresh and delicious. Plus all the employees are awesome. Nick is so refreshing. He makes you feel welcome, remembers you from last time, and is always willing to chat about the food, how it's made, etc. He has an an answer for everything, and is so informative. Plus he is super accommodating and kind! We will be loyal here because it feels like a local shop, not a chain. read more

My eldest daughter and I wanted to catch dinner before heading home one evening. Our first time trying Marugame Udon was at the University Town Center in San Diego and we loved it. So happy to also find them at the San Gabriel Plaza. Big and clean dining space. Restrooms available. Free parking shared with other businesses. They are right next door to Wushiland. Perfect location! Upon entry, self-ordering kiosk is to your right. Pick up area is straight ahead. Dine-in ordering is to your left. Here's how it works... you get in line, pick your item, tell the staff member your item, and they will make your bowl. Afterwards, you choose your appetizers of your choice, but remember, each appetizer is an extra charge so be mindful. Otherwise, your meal could turn out to be over $20+ depending on the add-ons. Pay for your order. Grad your utensils, sauces, and/or water. Choose a table, sit down, and eat/drink. Once you're done, return your tray to the tray return area. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I asked if Tan Tan broth was spicy. They gave me a sample of it. It was actually pretty tasty and good... spice was manageable. I didn't get it though. I opted for the regular Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry Udon which had the perfect portion. Tomato flavored curry was smooth and tasty. Udon noodles had the right texture. Chicken katsu was chunky and moist. Cheese was a nice touch. Believe it or not, I ate all of it in one sitting... no leftovers! I even took down all my appetizers LOL... delicious sweet potato, plump pumpkin, and crunchy zucchini tempuras. That's a first for me! My daughter got the Creamy Broth Udon with tamagoyaki, pumpkin, and shrimp tempuras. Udon bowl was deliciously savory. However, tempuras lacked freshness because they probably have been sitting under the heat lamp for some time. Anyhoo, she still took it all down! Got a to-go order of Nikutama Udon and dark chicken katsu for my youngest daughter. Katsu was a bit pricey for a single piece. She enjoyed it very much. Our overall experience was wonderful. We'll be back! read more

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Great to see this plaza getting modernized and that Marugame has joined the mix. This is a solid location and I always enjoy Marugame. If you game it correctly, as stated on their flyers, you can get a bowl of udon for around $10. I came here late on a Wednesday evening, so there was no wait for me to order my udon, get my tempura, and pay and there were lots of seating available. I know that the mall location gets so fisted with barely any seating and things can get messy, but due to the larger location, and the time I went it was definitely much more space to stretch and less of a mess. They do have a sign showing people where to go for order to dine in, pick up, and an order kiosk as well. Probably gets horribly fisted on more busier days and nights. I got their seasonal Tomatoma Beef Curry udon and it was SUPER thick broth wise, to the point where I can dip the artificial crab tempura (super huge and moist) and the potato croquette, I got into it, but that's fine by me curry wise. They also do NOT skimp out on the noodles, broth, beef and tempura and green onions. It was so much piled on top, I had to get a smaller to go cup and scoop out some noodles, beef, and curry to be able to eat it properly without spilling everywhere (already sort of did that). We love to see this level of generosity. Broth had a slight spicy kick, and of course, the nice sweet tangy taste of tomato. Beef was tender and plentiful and the udon noodles had the perfect chewy texture and consistency to absorb all of the flavor. I also got their calamansi juice drink with less ice. Nice and refreshing for such a heavy entree. Solid Marugame if I do say so myself. read more

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Was surprised to see how this place is set up, it's almost like a chipotle but I'd definitely say up so many tiers in quality. I ordered the one with tomatoe cheese and it was really filling. The katsu was fried to perfection and the udon was the perfect texture of soft and chewy. I also opted to get a pumpkin tempura and it was delicious. I appreciate that you can request for a fresh batch of tempura and they have clearly labeled photos of what should be there so if they run out you can request it. The employees all seem very friendly, the cashier even offered us samples of the drinks. We got the calamansi drink - it was good but a tad too sweet for me. Located in a busy plaza. Tip: there's parking north side of the business adjacent to valley blvd. Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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I'm still thinking about those udon bowls. I went to Marugame for dinner, and omgoodness - it was unbelievable. It truly felt like a warm hug. Ordering is super straightforward: you line up, place your order with one of the workers, wait for your bowl, and then make your way toward the cashier. Along the way, you pass trays of freshly made tempura, which is always dangerous in the best way. I usually grab some because it's that good. When I looked at the menu, I noticed a seasonal item - the Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry - and it sounded incredible. I ordered it, and the kind worker let me know it usually comes with rice but was happy to switch it out to udon for me. Best decision ever. It was so good. If you love tomato-based, cheesy curry, this is it. So, so good. The katsu was perfectly crispy, and everything came together so delicious. The staff were amazing too. The kind worker even told us that if we wanted any tempura made fresh, he'd be happy to make it for us. My friend ordered the curry nikutama and shrimp tempura as an appetizer, which is always a classic favorite. Absolutely delicious. I'm still thinking about that bowl and already planning when I can go back for it. There were so many tables inside, and the whole place had such a welcoming, comforting vibe. Parking is easy because it's located in a plaza. They also take card and apple pay which is a plus! read more

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Came the other night & the seating area is great here, so much space! There wasn't much flavor to my kake soup & the texture of the udon tasted a bit different read more

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Keeping this review simple just like their taste. Saucy (BK) or soup (dashi)? Small of large udon? Tempura flakes (tanuki) and/or spring onions? That's it. Everything else is for the flair. I like my udon pretty plain, I know others like the beef and egg addition (they're good), but I just like enjoying that fresh wheat noodle with a simple broth. You can't find this elsewhere for cheap. Request tempura with the employees and they'll make it fresh. Service is what you expect for a cafeteria and inside is lit well for a nice cozy soup meal. read more

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I was so pleasantly surprised by this place and loved it!! I haven't been since it opened a while ago but had a great experience this time. We got the large beef udon which was enough for two people to share and the katsu chicken tomatama curry. I really loved the udon broth, it wasn't too salty and felt healthy/nourishing. It's perfect for a cold day or if you just want something lighter. It was a nice clear broth that was super tasty. Udon noodles were also cooked perfect and had a nice bite to it. I appreciate that they give a good amount of beef and onions too! The tomatama curry was richer and has a slight manageable kick and the katsu was cooked nicely! The line works by ordering in the beginning and then they give you your bowl where you can add unlimited cilantro, seaweed, green onions, and tempura crisps. After that, they have fresh tempura options that you can add on. The shrimp tempura has a nice light batter and was fried nicely. After you pay, you just find a seat for yourself! The line moves by pretty fast and the inside is casual and welcoming. Staff were nice as well. Overall would definitely come back!! Hits the spot and a great price to food ratio. read more

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Vegan option available. Spicy But if you don't want it spicy then you could opt out in the ground soy (that's what's spicy). Wish they would add a creamy vegetarian both option. Love the set up of this place. Though because of how you order, a line tends to accumulate. But you order the bowl you want off the menu. Unlimited green onions and crispy tempura flakes. You get to choose/add egg or tempura for an added cost. Then you grab utensils, water, sauce, and they even have take out containers and bags readily available. Their crushed ice is so good, if you like crushed ice. Then you put away your trays and the guy behind helps sort out the items into recycle, trash, and compost. I love that. Their drinks are good. Obviously lots of sugar added but not too sweet. Parking spaces are tight. read more

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Glad this spot opened up in SGV! Worth the hype. Can't go wrong with fresh udon noodles and variety of broth & tempura options. Staff are friendly and helpful. Enjoyed watching them make the udon noodles fresh in the open kitchen. Ample seating & great place for a quick bite. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Inside the Ranch 99 plaza, it's closer to Prospect Ave than Del Mar and Valley. There is plenty of parking because it has a huge lot. There are two entrances to this location. This location is very similar to the other store located at the Santa Anita mall, but a lot larger. There are a lot of tables inside for diners to sit and eat. They have a water station, seasoning station, and utensils away from the tables. There was a special going on that gave one piece of shrimp tempura to be $1.99. I got the last one which was cold and wasn't as crispy as when the new batch came out. I wish there were more pieces so I could have gotten two. The flavor of the broth was decent and the udon noodles were just right. read more

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Wooo, finally don't have to drive to the Arcadia Mall in order to get Marugame. Marugame has delicious udon bowls that you can add additional toppings/tempura to. The ordering system is a little confusing at first, at it's cafeteria style, but you order at the start of the line, receive your bowl, and then make your way to the tempura section to select your tasty fried accompaniments. Marugame isn't necessarily the cheapest meal, as the tempura can add up quickly. However, it does taste fresh and have a fun novel concept. It's a little pricier than I would like, which makes it a fun one-off lunch/dinner. If you're ever craving noodles, Marugame is definitely a nice choice to satisfy it! read more

Always stop here when I'm in town. Delicious udon. Super friendly staff. Quick service. Not fancy but comfortable and clean. Always busy but not too crowded. read more

Marugame Udon - Pork udon- large size is plenty!!! - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Fresh noodles, quick service and simple broth with noodles for anyone who doesn't want a lot of toppings. The beef curry noodle is the best option I've found but there are plenty of choices. Seating is open and it's self serve water plus you clear your own dishes. It's fast casual but food is pretty good quality. read more

Marugame Udon - Curry Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Service is straight forward and you get the food quick after you ordered. It is a great place to grab food quick and spend time with family. Plenty of seats Music volume is just right read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Been on an udon kick. The SGV location is pretty spacious and the lines go fast! They sometimes run out of tempura at nighttime/if you go later in the day. I loveeee the classic beef udon. The broth is always so rich and warms me up! My fave side is the tamago egg and sweet potato. I think it's worth the price for such a filling meal! read more

This is a fast serve udon/rice restaurant. They do the standard Japanese greetings and goodbye when you enter and leave. You approach a counter and tell them what you want. They put it on a tray. Sometimes, there's an egg or a side of soup depending on what you order. You can select some fried tempura or have them make it for you as you bring everything to the register to pay. Overall, the food is of higher quality than other places, which does justify the higher prices. The side of vegetables cost extra. You can get tempura flakes and green onions. They do rotate the menu regularly so you may see something new pop up, but most things are slight variants, such as mixing tomato into their existing curry or sprinkling some cheese on top. Most feel gimmicky rather than for a significantly difference in taste. The only serious issue I have is that their rice is sometimes old or not cooked properly so it's hard. They try to cover it up with extra teriyaki or curry sauce and just end up drowning the whole bowl in it, which is not ideal. Be aware if you have allergies through as they use the same ladles for everything. So, it's not uncommon to find pieces of beef in your curry. read more

My mom was craving udon, and we've pretty much hit up every other location except for this one...and it was on the way where we were headed, so decided to try this spot out. If you don't already know...I'm a HUGE fan of Maragume udon, and like I said previously, I've gone to every location except for this one. Same quick service. same, yummy budget-friendly udon. Lots of options, same as the others...plus they also have the Kalamansi juice (It's like a filipino version of lemonade...but better) here too! Service - counter / cafeteria style service, where you get your udon from them, but get all the extras tempura stuff and drinks yourself and check out at the end of the counter...but whatever questions I had for the staff, they were able to answer and were very friendly. Parking - The google and apple maps directions don't quite have the location as accurately as one would like, i ended up parking pretty far away and had to move my car when I found out where exactly it was. It's in the north-west side of the plaza. If you park in the main lot where 99 ranch is, but as close as possible to Daiso, you'll still have to walk a little ways into the area, past the escalators and it's next to the boba place. But there's also a small parking area right behind where Maragume is, so if you can get there, then the shorter your walk. read more

This is my first time trying this location as I always ate at the Arcadia location. One thing about this restaurant being different than the Arcadia location is the rice bowl offering. I didn't know it had rice bowl until now. I ordered the deluxe rice bowl which was delicious. The price is reasonable. The service is ok and I deduct one star because lack of workers to clean the table. read more

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Nick provided excellent service at Marugame Udon in San Gabriel. He was friendly, attentive, and made the whole dining experience feel welcoming and smooth. His positive attitude stood out, and he helped make the visit especially enjoyable. read more

Marugame Udon - Bolognese and nikutama udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

The food is always good, I love coming here I always get my regular Large Kale Udon with a tempura chicken and it always fills me up every time. The tempura is always fresh and always crispy when I get it. Nick was also helpful throughout the whole process. Inside the table are always clean and never have to wait for a table. read more

Marugame Udon - Menu New Items - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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This is my favorite place to get delicious udon. There are so many udon options and variety of tempura. My favorite is the Nikutama udon, which comes with sweet beef and a soft boiled egg. The bowl is full of umami flavor. As for the tempura, the shrimp one is a must. The squid and tamagoyaki tempuras weren't bad either. However, I thought the chicken katsu, sweet potato, and potato croquette were too dry, making them difficult to eat. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Marugame has been one of my favorite udon spots for years. I still remember trying it for the first time over a decade ago at their Hawaii location. I'm glad they've expanded to more places so you can get that same quality closer to home. This new location is pretty nice. It has a large seating area and was clean and well-organized when I visited. You start by ordering your udon at the counter. I went with the large Nikutama, then moved down the line to grab tempura. I ended up picking jalapeño, zucchini, shrimp, and squid all freshly made and still crispy when I sat down. The udon came out quickly. A good bowl of udon really comes down to the texture, and this location nailed it. The noodles had that perfect chew, and the broth was flavorful without being too salty. The tempura was light, crispy, and not greasy, which really hit the spot. So far, this is my favorite Marugame location in SoCal. Everything felt on point, and I'll definitely be back when that udon and tempura craving kicks in. read more

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I love Marugame and awesome to see the opened in San Gabriel in the same plaza as 99 Ranch. First off, it's pretty similar to any other Marugame. I tried out some newer items this time around. Tonkotsu Udon - I actually enjoyed this. Flavors were good and overall it was tasty. (4/5) Teri Chicken Tartar Udon - This was newly advertised so we had to give it a try. It's hit or miss but tbh it's a miss for me. It's kind of... how to say it... weird. There was like egg salad with overly sweetened chicken. IMO it's alright but also not very good. If you like creamy sweet flavors you may enjoy. (2.5/5) Overall it was more of a lacking experience but also because I went outside my norm and tried items I've never had before. I recommend sticking with your favorites and you'll be okay since the newer bowls are trying too hard to be innovative and overall just mid. Parking - Plenty it's in a shared lot with a bunch of other places. read more

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So happy a Marugame Udon opened up in San Gabriel! The service was exceptional--all the workers were super kind, conversational, and genuinely welcoming. The space is clean, modern, and spacious, making the experience comfortable and enjoyable. We tried the Nikutama and the Creamy Broth. Both were so delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the udon noodles were perfectly al dente! Will definitely be coming back to try more! ** Shoutout to Tristan for going above and beyond with his customer service! Every restaurant needs a Tristan read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama and Creamy Broth Udon-Tonkotsu Style - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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So happy a Marugame Udon opened so close to me! This was a classic when I was in college so when I found out one opened close by , I went immediately! The food is exactly like back when I was in school, prices kept similar too ! Very big and spacious, also love how there was so much seating available read more

Excited to see a new Marugame open in the 626. It was what I expected which is self-service cafeteria style restaurant that serves good quality udon. Go through the line to order your udon and choose your optional toppings. If you want, pick your tempura which is paid per piece then pay at the register. There is a window for you to bring your tray and bowl to return. Food was good. Decent amount of parking in front of the restaurant and it's part of a larger plaza where there is a lot more parking space above and underground. read more

This is your standard Marugame. I always get some rendition of their beef udon and this time I got it with soup. The beef is always so tender and the sweet soft onions are perfect. I love adding the onsen egg. Udon is a comfort food for me and I'm glad there's a spot local that does it solid. read more

We loved the food and service at this location. This is much closer to us than the Arcadia location. This place was clean and our kids love their Curry Udon. read more