Really clean and friendly location. Less hectic than Arcadia. Udon continues to be a good quality and I still highly enjoy the sweet broth for the nikutama. If it's hot outside, make sure to grab the calamansi-ade. So refreshing and not overly sweet! Ample seating and parking too. Can't beat a good fast casual udon spot! read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama and calamansi-ade - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Great hot udon every time. Highly recommend the beef udon, and MUST ADD the big chicken katsu. Service is always friendly. Ambiance is casual and easy going. Love it here. read more

The food is streamlined but good quality overall, side dish definitely overpriced but if you stick with noodle, it's worth it, service is fast more self serving though not really many actual service, ambiance is more fast food, bright and convenient for sure read more

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Employees here are very nice. I enjoyed the nikutama udon. Utensils and water are available for grab and go. Lots of parking available in the shared parking lot. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama and Teri Chicken Tartar Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I'm so happy they opened this location in San Gabriel! There is a lot of parking so that's a plus. You can never go wrong with Marugame. The workers were so kind! The udon was so fresh and delicious! I like this location because there was a lot of seating. The one at Arcadia mall seems a bit hectic. I like this location a lot better. read more

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So sad that they changed the menu recently and took out the curry items. BRING the curry BACK!!

Good food. I recommend the #1 or the #2. Friendly staff. I always feel welcomed and the quality of the food is consistent too thanks to the staffs hard work. Management is super friendly too. Thanks everyone who works here for adding some sunshine to my Sundays. read more

Marugame Udon - #2 Creamy Broth - Tonkotsu style - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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On a Saturday morning in late April, my sister and I arrive at 11am and other people were before us. There are 2 lines -to eat inside or order at the tablet to go. We were greeted nicely and got in line and I got #3 gyudon in udon with free green onions, bonito flakes, seaweed, next t picked fried chicken piece and paid. Plenty of tables squeezed tightly. There is free water and ice with utensils. Nice ambience of watching the staff work in their stations and greeting everyone. More people arrived at 11:30am. The broth was tasty and udon was cooked perfectly. The fried chicken piece tastes good.and not oily. There was one person cleaning the tables and help clear the tables. Plenty of parking. I would ho back and try their other items. read more

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Friendly staff, yummy dishes, plenty of tempura to choose from and super clean! Number 1 and 5 are great, don't hesitate! read more

Marugame Udon - Creamy Broth Udon-Tonkotsu Style, Crab Meat Tempura, Zucchini Tempura, Tamagoyaki Tempura, Fireball, Shichimi Pepper, Ginger Nikutama Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

So my mom just came back from Hawaii and she was telling about this place that had udon dishes. So we tried this new restaurant that opened in Alhambra and we came at great time before the dinner crowd filled it. I had a large bowl of beef udon with green onions and tempura flakes. My mom had their Kake bowl and along with the different options of tempera sides. Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic! Also the restaurant was very nice and the ambience of it felt like it was home. Also their iced matcha was great. read more

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The food here never disappoints. Recently came back to try their Bolognese on rice and it was delicious. Nicolas and Christian were really nice and answered all the questions I had. Would highly recommend eating here if you want something fast and delicious! read more

When in the Area my goal is always to try a new place. This one is another one I'm putting on my rotation. I know the restaurant's main attraction was the udon but I can't pass up on gyudon. The beef was tender and flavorful, not too sweet like some other places. Adding the extra egg really brought the dish to a new level. Decent size serving. The place was clean and inviting. I'm going to try there using next time. read more

Marugame Udon - Beef Gyudon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Our whole family loves Marugame! Kids aged 7 and 9. It's a family friendly restaurant that all four of us can enjoy together. And also bring the Grandparents sometimes too. read more

Soup tasted good. Udon looked and tasted like it was made fresh. Some thought the beef udon was too salty. But I liked it. Chicken soup udon has pork meat (why?!?!) and we could not substitute it with chicken meat (or eggs or even veggies). So I did not like that considering I do not eat pork. Doesn't make it friendly for diners with specific dietary needs. If this changes, I may be back more often and even recommend this place with 5-stars! Tempura prices seem steep for each piece. Large parking lot and easy to find parking. Seems like a fast casual type of establishment with no table service. Get your own drinks from a fountain. Order at the counter and bus your own table. read more

Really glad to see Marugame Udon bring some life back to Tawa Gateway, which has become a bit of a ghost town with so many businesses shuttering their doors. I've only been to the Sawtelle location, which seems to always be crowded to a point it's hard to find a table, but I went to their San Gabriel location on a Thursday night and it was moderately busy. This location is also a lot cleaner than the Sawtelle location. The udon menu for the most part is the same, but the tempura offerings are a lot less compared to the Sawtelle location. For instance, they didn't really have vegetable tempura. Broth is not too salty and still has some umami flavor. Noodles weren't the chewiest, but for udon starting at $5.95 before toppings, I really can't complain about the quality. read more

We all ordered the No. 1 regular Nikutama Udon (hot) along with the iced calamansi tea. One of my friends mentioned that other branches serve more soup, but taste-wise, everything was just as good. I really liked the iced calamansi tea--it was super refreshing, though a little too sour for my taste at first. I ended up adding some water, which made it much more enjoyable. Heads-up: service can be a bit slow during the lunch rush, so I highly recommend arriving early to beat the crowd! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Teri Chicken Tartar Udon had an interesting flavor. I liked the Nikutama flavor more. The employees here are friendly and helpful. Clean restaurant. Utensils are available for convenience. read more

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

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Parking was a breeze, which I know is not always the case. But today, I came around 3pm & it was so empty. I missed the lunch crowd and came too early for the dinner crowd. Service here was amazing, 10x better than the Arcadia location. Food was delicious as always. The store is pretty spacious and very clean. Definitely would come back! read more

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Such a great spot with nice employees and cute decor. Seating can be a little tight but still comfortable. Loved the various udon options. The Kimchi Bacon Cream Udon is SPICY but so so delicious. Also recommend the curry udon as well. Will definitely be going back! Now for my standard comments. Location is very clean and well kept. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Try a new bolognese udon and it was really good. New location big and spacious area. Definitely recommend read more

Marugame Udon - Tired the new bolognese udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Great location in San Gabriel! We were at a playground/park nearby with our daughter and came here after to eat. It's in the Focus shopping complex. We parked and went in. You can order on one of those screens but only if its to go. So I went up and ordered at the counter. Go the pork tonkatsu udon, hubby got the katsu rice dish, and we got a potato croquette, potato wedges and a tempura shrimp for my daughter. She wasn't a fan fo the wedges - too much seasoning but loved potato croquette and shrimp. Overall a nice place - clean and friendly service. read more

I loved their other Hawaii and Arcadia location and this one just opened closer so I was excited that I get to eat udon noodles whenever I want since it's so close to me. Came in on a Saturday morning and still empty so there's ample seating. Food was simple and pretty good but could be better. Soup to noodle ratio was a bit lesser than other locations and I like my soup to cover my noodles. And I know the udon noodles absorbed most of the liquids by the time I sat down so I'll have to ask for a little more soup next time while I'm at the counter. Cashier service was just ok but could definitely be better especially during the opening week. We encountered a stall at the cashier with using a promo card. We were told only one stamp per person but then was told one stamp per visit. I think if that's the rule, we will be ok with if it was written on the card ahead of making rules as you go. And of course the dreadful moment of being told you can't use that again (even though we were two separate paying customers) not discreetly is also not welcoming if you want returning customers. However, all other service staffs were welcoming and polite. I think I'll visit the Arcadia location the next time I crave the udon. Plenty of parking in the huge lot. Kinda empty these days because many businesses closed here. read more

Wow, this place is amazing. Not only is the food so good but service was top tier. I've been to a few other locations before but for some reason, this one stands out above the rest. Huge location, tons of tables. Parking can be a hit or miss, depending on the day/time. The gyudon was so good and tons of tempura options to pick. read more

Much better than the Santa Anita mall branch. The noodles are nice and springy because they allow time to cold blanch. The broth is nice and flavorful, strong umami flavor. The only thing is that their tempera selection is kind of small but we did go later in the evening. The staff is also very nice and attentive and the area looks very clean and well kept. Will definitely come back! read more

I'm glad they opened a Marugame in San Gabriel with lots of parking and the restaurant is huge!! They're still in their grand opening but I'm so impressed with their organization and service. Everything seems to be very clean and modern. The workers even checked up on us while we were eating which is surprising since this place is self service. I got their #1 and #9. I really liked their curry. Their beef is not overly salty and tender. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Order in store and there was a missing item. I don't understand how do you miss an item when is not at the busy time. read more

When I'm craving some udon, this is generally the spot I head to. It's always been solid and this particular location is very spacious with ample parking. The inner space is very bright and clean. I'd say this restaurant has kind of been the start of the revitalization of this plaza. It's the second time I visited and unfortunately it left me a bit perplexed. I was here with my baby and family. We got a few dishes which were all fine except for one. It was a Saturday evening and kind of empty. Cutting straight to the chase my sister got a rice bowl with chicken katsu. I'm sorry but it's chicken and it shouldn't be pink. There's can be an argument that in Japan it's normal or etc but we aren't there. Multiple pieces had a very noticeable pink area and we asked the person behind the counter about it. They offered us another piece but it was also pink in areas. They than told us that it's normal but who would want any poultry that had huge pink areas? We ate everything but stayed away from the chicken. We didn't get compensation nor did we ask for it. I wish they would have at least asked if we wanted to switch to another meat or anything else. I will say we used to go to the Santa Anita location and that chicken wasn't even pink. Regardless we won't be back to this location. read more

Marugame Udon - Chicken Katsu with a very pink area - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I had gotten food poisoned at the Marugome Udon in Sawtelle one time so I felt a little trepidatious about eating here; however, kitchen was clean and the staff was prompt with preparing our udon bowls. As always Marugome has great udon with perfectly made broth and fixings to satiate a hungry soup-loving person. It's so comforting! I came late on a week night and it was not busy. Recommend for a nice bowl of hot udon! read more

Service has been really excellent here! Today my nikutama onsen egg was overdone, not runny at all. BF saw how sad I looked when I broke into the yolk and went to tell the cashier about it. He only told them the egg was overcooked, didn't ask for replacement or anything cuz I told him I didn't want to make a big deal out of it. The manager comes over after to find out what happened, readied with a replacement soft boiled egg. We showed him the overcooked yolk and he understood (I really wanted that runny yolk) he happily went back to get me a perfectly cooked onsen egg. Staff is always on standby to help clear tables and make sure your dining experience is nothing but the best! I am truly glad this place opened up and pray for their continued success! Ladies restroom has 2 stalls, the smaller one can be pretty tight to get into. The speakers I guess are in the restroom cuz it's so loud you won't feel embarrassed doing your business in there lol. read more

Marugame Udon - Large nikutame with tempura squid - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Arrived around 7pm on Saturday night. The place was may be 30% full so lots of choices with seats. This was a pleasant surprise. Surprisingly had to wait for them to make noodles. I mean, don't you have enough noodles ready this time of the day?! Could definitely work on logistics a bit more. Food was good as usual. Tried both old and new items. All items came out nice. Service was fine but the overall cleanliness of the restaurant has some areas for improvement, with trash on the ground, at the counters everywhere. Pretty sure this place deserves a B not an A. This is probably one of the dirtiest Marugame I've been to, and think this location wasn't even that busy.... Argh. Parking was quite easy as the plaza is half empty. Overall glad that they opened this location with a lot less wait. Just wish it was a bit cleaner. read more

My go to udon spot. Enough said. The flavors are delicious and consistent which I always appreciate~ A side of crispy tempura flakes is a must I love adding it as I go for the crisp texture and to prevent your soup from becoming a thick mush. We got the Kake which is a nice, light broth. And the BK which is a very rich sauce. And we share the two which is perfect~ read more

Always hits the spot every time. Who doesn't love fresh noodles? I recommend the miso carbonara or the uni pasta! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Went on a Saturday evening, party if 2,, the tables were about half full, service was fast and friendly. The udon was freshly cooked and fresh temporal was constantly being made and put on the tempora station. - Nikutama Udon was done well and simple - beef was thin and sweet, udon was chewy and bouncy, the "Soft-Boiled egg" it's actually more runny and more like an "onsen egg." If you are not used to a runny egg with both runny whites and yellows, this may not be for you. But if you are, it's delicious. -Tonkotsu udon was simple and good but a bit salty. Still good, just keep this in mind if you have keep an eye on your sodium intake. Udon was also freshly cooked from the same batch as before, so chewy and bouncy. The egg is actually a soft-boiled egg that has firm whites and a jammy center yolk, nice cooked and marinated. You only get one slice of pork, which was good but leaves you craving more. But you can always filled out void with Add-on tempora. Tempura - all done amazingly well. Even though it's all fried, it doesn't feel greasy because the batter is so crispy and light. Always being freshly made and put on the station. - potato croquette- crispy on the outside, smooth potatoes on the inside. Very well made and seasoned. - shrimp tempura- crispy on the outside, well cooked, not overcooked on the inside. Simple and nice. -zucchini tempura- loved. It wasn't mushy and at the same time wasn't dry. The moisture of the zucchini, did not make the batter on the outside mushy at all. Zucchinis have a natural small amount of sweetness, and the batter was light and crispy. Those who zucchinis will love this. Drinks: -Sweetened iced matcha - tried a small sample, it was simple, lightly sweetened, matcha. Done very well. Not overly bitter at all. Not overly sweetening. - Calamansi drink - got this one because it was so refreshing. Not overly sour nor tart. Lightly sweetened and refreshing. It paired very well with the meal since the udon and tempura are heavier. read more

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This is a brand new store of Marugame Udon in SVG. It locates in a large plaza with plenty of parking and Tesla superchargers on Valley and DelMar across from Hilton Hotel. We came around later dinner time and they have full staff working so everything moved quickly as always. The restaurant is clean and spacious, plenty of tables and would fit large parties too. The staff are very friendly, welcoming and professional. We ordered #1 nikutama and #22 Gyudon which delicious as always. We love the way their cook their noodle and eggs. Hot soup is always good in the raining day. This is a go to place our fam since it's closer to home and great services! read more

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My kids love this restaurant. Definitely better than the Arcadia location. Much cleaner and friendly staff. Hopefully it stays that way. We ordered the original and the curry udon. Both were great, we like that it was less sweeter and less saltier than other locations. All their tempura need improvement even the katsu, the battering and frying is not right. They don't look like tempura. They look very unappetizing. ***Limited time only. Visit 3 times, you get a free t-shirt. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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The noodles are made in house, and that makes all the difference. I got a 20 and a 2. Both dishes were great. So simple and yet so flavorful. Will definitely return again. read more

My sister and I ordered : Kake Udon, Kitsune Udon Sweet potatoes tempura, Tamago tempura & extra tempura flakes, including gift card . Extraordinary service , great value and it reminds me like in Japan read more

Marugame Udon - Kake Extra Tempura Flakes Extra Scallions,Kitsune Age ,Sweet Potato ,Tamagoyaki including Gift card . Great value and great dishes - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I went to an udon spot in San Gabriel and got the chicken katsu curry. It was so delicious! The curry had great flavor, and I loved that I got the potatoes and dumplings. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender inside. The staff was very friendly. The portions were pretty good too, and everything came out fresh and hot. I really like curry. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Delicious food and great service. Kid approved! This will be part of our regular dinner rotation

Just tried the new restaurant place on the other side of 99 Ranch Market, the food was delicious they make the udon very fresh and from scratch! The staff Fernando was very friendly & very helpful to describe about the menu. I will definitely come back again for another delicious rice & udon dish on my next visit. Love the Chicken Katsu Curry it taste good! read more

Marugame Udon - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - San Gabriel, California