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    Marugame Udon

    4.0 (882 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Janet T.

    My son and I came here for brunch. Glad this place opened at 10:30am, we came around 11am to avoid the crowd. By the time we left, more folks were coming in. Everything was good. We got the bolognese and Nikutama. Both dishes were good. Very favorable. I like the fact that we can go grab our own to go box and bag to take home leftovers. Service was fine. If you leave a review, you can get a free drink or tempura.

    Erly G.

    Marugame is a great place to have brunch, lunch or dinner. Locally owned chain restaurant in the bay. This one is located in the City Center Bishop Ranch complex. They provide hand crafted udon bowls, tempura and beverages from a theater kitchen thus allowing diners to watch while food is prepared. There is a building right across the street designated for parking as well as underground. We frequent this location because it's conveniently located close to the freeway and has a Tesla charging station just across the complex. They offer a wide variety of Ramen, rice plates, tempura and udon menu. Ordering can be done by the designated window. You can order from the menu and can customize your order based on what's available for add ons. Don't be intimidated by the long lines because it moves fast. Get a table and line up or simply have someone in your party save the table. In the 2 times we've been there, line wasn't long. We have tried the following on the menu: Curry Nikutama Shrimp Tempura Vegetable Tempura Tonkatsu Udon Teriyaki Chicken katsu Premium Tendon It's not gourmet food but definitely worth the price and time. April 2026

    Cheese katsu udon w/ tempura flakes on top
    Anne T.

    Always hits the spot! Lots of space during the off meal times. Love that the green onion and tempura flake toppings are self serve!

    Bolognese with udon noodles
    Wil G.

    The food was great and the service by Michael was excellent! It was our family's first time here and we will be back! Thank you very much for the lovely first time experience here. The restaurant was spotless, super clean or very organized. Come and check them out.

    Yoon K.

    We came in a Sunday on Father's Day as soon as they opened, so there was no line. The open kitchen is awesome. The staff were all very friendly and it was fun to choose a variety of food and they were all very good. The udon noodles were very fresh! I liked how they had signs by the condiment section explaining the different sauces/side dressings. There's lots of seating available for parties of all sizes. Would recommend!

    Regular hot Nikutama
    Iris G.

    Really enjoyed this udon spot! The self-service setup made everything quick and easy, and the restaurant was super clean and organized. The prices were very fair for the quality and portion sizes. The food itself was delicious -- the broth and noodles were really flavorful and tasted fresh. One of the coolest parts was getting to watch them make the noodles right in front of you. The staff was also very polite and helpful throughout the whole experience. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

    Nikutama udon - good noodles, egg and broth but a miss on the beef and toppings (Feb 2026)
    Alan G.

    This is our second time here for dinner p and having eaten at the ones in Waikiki Hawaii, Los Angeles, and other places, I was hopeful that it would meet the mark. On the positive side: - Some interesting seasonal menu options - Efficient ordering process - Same high quality udon noodles - Good soft boiled egg - Bright, generally clean eating area - Easy self-serve station for sauces and drinks and utensils (although it was pretty messy) On the negative side: - The beef was chewy and only lukewarm - The tempura bits were too big, cold and greasy - The sliced green onions look like they had been sitting out uncovered - The fried items under the heat lamps were not cooked or kept warm properly--the shrimp and croquettes were over fried and the zucchini was limp and soggy So overall, this Marugame Udon missed the mark. With some additional attention though, I believe it can reach the standard I've been fortunate to experience elsewhere

    Beef Tomatama
    Chastity V.

    Fresh udon served quickly & self-serve tempura makes for a satisfying and comforting lunch! There was a cafeteria-style line where you order and pick up your udon and serve yourself fresh tempura before sitting down, but it moved quickly just after 12pm on a Tuesday. I opted for the Beef Tomatama (4/5) on the seasonal menu in December, which had a rich tomato curry that paired well with the fresh udon. I also tried the shrimp tempura (4/5) which was good but would have been better if it was freshly fried. There's plenty of seating, though the tables were a little dirty. There is also outdoor seating.

    Jennifer C.

    Marugame Udon always hits the spot when I'm craving some noodles and soup! This location is located in a prime spot as well. Plenty of parking and shopping options to do after or even before. There's also lots of seating options inside and outside. If you choose to sit outside, they also have heat lamps so you stay warm during the winter Service is fast as it goes in a line and the additional tempura choices are always delicious! I feel like every time I go, there's always a new item on the menu! This time I tried the cheese katsu curry udon and it was pretty good. A little heavy with the curry, but the flavors all melded together well!

    Seasonal tomatama curry udon. fiance and dad liked it!
    Vanessa A.

    Been a regular for years across various locations like oahu and south bay. Overtime, Marugame has skimped on the soup and meat, which is a bummer. They never pour enough broth to cover the noodles (see niku udon pic). I do appreciate that they have staff helping people find a seat now. Lines may look intimidating but it moves fast. Good for a quick bite but not sure if the portions are worth the price so Ive been coming less

    David L.

    This was recommended by a friend and I am glad we came here. This place is inside a mall on the ground floor. We didn't have any reservations and I don't even know if they take them. It was very busy but we were able to get a table of six of us. You get in line and order your food and pick your add ons in line. Then pay and they give you a number stand to get your food delivered. All the udon is made right in front of you. It is all scratch made in large pots and it is amazing to just watch them make it. I got the most popular, Nikutama which is the beef. Wow the Udon was amazing. The beef cooked perfectly. I loved it. My wife got the creamy broth with pork and it was good but she liked mine better. We got some tempura to eat with the soup but it is made ahead of time and wasn't very crispy. Disappointing. We really enjoyed this place and will come again in in the area.

    Nikutama udon, tempura shrimp, gyoza
    Chrissi A.

    I'm so glad I returned for a dinner last night with my fiancé and pup. I got the nikutama, which is a delightfully sweet beef with a rich, deep, savory broth (and of course, tempura flakes, scallion and an egg!) On the side, I got the gyoza, tempura cheese and a fried shrimp. Everything was hot, fresh and exactly the way I wanted it. The service was fast, and the cashier was super friendly. On a Wednesday night, it wasn't terribly busy so I was able to find a seat outside pretty easily. Speaking of outside, they have outdoor heaters which made things much more comfortable. Overall, I'm very happy with my recent trip.

    Asal B.

    We walked past this place 3 times today and so we decided to give it a try. They handmade the noodles in front of us while we were waiting in line to order. We got a Tan Tan and a beef noodle. My mom really enjoyed the Tan Tan. The beef was alright. It was as described, I just didn't love it. My biggest beef was with them seeing that I was holding my crying toddler, as my mom was next to pay. But they would not let me take a seat. They insisted on me waiting in the middle of the restaurant as my toddler was upset, while they cleaned the table, until my mom finished paying. But then someone else went to grab the table. So then they awkwardly had to make the other lady get up for us- thankfully I did not have to ask as I would have probably just left. I donno, I understand having rules, this one just seemed excessive and not efficient. Plus anyone with a toddler knows parents need grace. Not to mention it put a bad taste in my mouth and probably that of the other lady who got booted. To be honest though, the staff was super kind and courteous. It was probably just a company rule that they had to uphold. So not blaming the staff. Would not return as a parent.

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    Food was solid, slightly smaller portions for the price. Overall decent value. I will come again.

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    Ask the Community - Marugame Udon

    Is all your broth made with pork?

    They have a vegan tan tan that is purely vegetarian broth

    Are there any birthday specials?

    Not that are listed on the menu.

    Do they have Ume musubi or salmon musubi at this location similar to their Hawaiian location?

    No musubi like the Hawaii menu sadly.

    Can anyone PLEASE tell me who the artist is for their awesome wallpaper art? I seriously want my wall to look like the art.

    Are any of the tempura sides such as the potato croquette vegan? thanks for the helpful response Michael, I'll probably will go to that salad place, probably won't run into idiots like you there :)

    Yes, they have a vegan udon, but I don't think any of the tempura sides are vegan, I think the batter that is used is made with egg.

    Do they have vegan broth options?

    Yes!

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    CA NOODLE

    CA NOODLE

    4.3
    (291 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    This is hands down my favorite noodle place! I usually get the Beef Tomato Noodle Soup but after…read moreseeing another customer eating the dry noodle version we had to give it a try. The beef is so tender and flavorful and the gravy that comes with the dry noodle is incredible. They are both very similar so if I had to choose one I'd probably choose the dry noodles. Definitely ask for the chili oil as it brings everything to the next level. The restaurant is small and clean and is usually busy but we never have trouble getting a table. Staff is nice and you order on your phone so there is not a lot of service but staff is still friendly. You can also request a physical menu if you prefer as well. Definitely try it out their homemade noodles are the best and have that perfect QQ texture.

    Stopped by CA Noodle this past Friday over my girlfriend's craving for noodle soup and we wanted to…read moretry something new. Seeing CA Noodle show up on our yelp search and it was nearby, we decided to check it out. The location is pretty convenient, located in a plaza that shares parking spaces with several other restaurants and a McDonald's. The inside only seats about 10-14 parties of 2-4, so a pretty small restaurant. They had 2 waiters staffing the entire restaurant, but the menu and ordering system is all done through a POS via QR code. The menu was quite large, offering no many choices like pot stickers, noodle soups, chow mein, and little appetizers like pig ears. We ended up ordering the pig ears, pot stickers, pork pan fried bun, and 2 noodle soups. The good: pig ears. The pig ears were cut in various sizes and the flavor was spicy. Definitely to our liking! The neutral: the pork hamburger item and pot stickers. While the bun was tasty and crispy, the mean in between was a bit dry and the taste was a bit mild and less salty. We made it better by adding pig ears with every bite lol. The pot stickers were fine but it didn't really give a crispy bottom taste and more of dry pan sear. It definitely needed sauce as the filling was a bit mild too (very consistent mild tastings after the pig ears. The bad: the soup dishes that we ordered were definitely needing a flavor bomb. While the noodles we ordered were great and had a ton of chew and the protein in the dish was plenty; the soup lacked in taste. My girlfriend had to ask for additional salt to add to taste and it made it so much better. I ate mine as intended and I wasn't as satisfied as compared to if I were to eat at ox9 or muragame. Overall, I thought our meal was about a 3.5. While we enjoyed watching the World Cup while eating our food, the taste of our food was much more desired and it didn't scratch our itch for a rich soup. Unfortunately, many of the other patrons seemed to catch on and order the chow mein instead. If we come back, it's probably what we would order next. Until next time!

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    Spicy beef noodles
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    Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle

    Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle

    4.4
    (114 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    I was in town because of a family photoshoot and afterwards we wanted to eat! This place was…read morerecommended by our photographer and it did not disappoint! It was early dinner time on a Friday evening and it wasn't overly crowded. All 6 of us got different items and overall it's a matter of preference for what kind of broth and protein you'd like that depicts the meal, the toppings are generally all the same. Consider this place to almost be a "make your own ramen" type of thing, in that you're given a platter of toppings to add to your bowl of steaming hot broth, mix it and let it sit, then voila! It's ready to eat. For a rainy winter evening, it was perfect to have some tasty noodle soup!

    Loved this place and was so excited to try it out! I really love the environment inside as well…read moreit's super laid back but also looks pretty well kept for a nice outing with loved ones. The service was really good, they are super on top of cleaning and serving so my food came out in about 15-20 minutes. I got the combo with an appetizer, drink, and noodle soup. The portions were pretty generous. -grapefruit tea: thought it was pretty yummy! I also tried out the super fruit tea and i really liked it but personally found it to be a little too sweet. Not too much to displease though! I mixed some water and it was perfect for me. -tomato beef brisket noodle soup: i was surprised by how tender the meat was and how much they actually give you. If you love tomato soups as much as i do then it's definitely a great option! -takoyaki & lamb skewers: my sister had one dish from her combo order and i has my own but was able to try both! The lamb skewers were a bit smaller than expected but were flavorful with a fragrant aroma. The takoyaki came in about 5 balls and while they didn't include all typical takoyaki toppings it was still pretty good considering it came as a combo! Overall, i really loved coming by this place, my main concern is that it's actually in a pretty busy plaza so parking can be a little difficult during peak business hours. Otherwise it's located in a really great area relatively close to some shopping areas such as the Livermore outlets or even other smaller shopping plazas. Give this place a try if you're in the area and looking for a good eat without breaking the wallet!

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    Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle
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    Mama Lee Kitchen

    Mama Lee Kitchen

    5.0
    (13 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I used Mama Lee Kitchen catering for a Lunar New Year dinner for 28 people, and it was highly…read moresuccessful!! I wanted to showcase my Taiwanese heritage for the dinner and was excited that Mama Lee's was available to cater. It was hard to decide from the variety of their catering menu because so much of it reminded me of my childhood favorites. I ordered the following, and of course it was way too much, but folks were excited to take home leftovers: - Popcorn Chicken - Pork chop egg fried rice - Chicken cutlet egg fried rice - Qua Bao - Veggie Chow Mein - Crispy Fried Tofu Sticks (with garlic dipping sauce and pickled cabbage) - Seasonal Veggie & Mushroom The popcorn chicken, egg fried rice, and veggie chow mein was the kids' favorites, along with the winter melon lemon tea, which David and Marysa threw in for being their first customer in Pleasant Hill. The adults enjoyed everything that was offered, and were excited to try many new dishes for the first time. Overall, the flavors were reminiscent of my memories of eating in Taiwan, and that was a huge plus! Communication was easy, and the day of the event, they sent pics of the food. Not only did they include delivery over $350, the food was brought in piping hot & they helped set up the food. I am excited to work with David and Marysa again for next year's dinner, and I would highly recommend Mama Lee's catering for your next event!!

    Just Love Mama Lee's Signature "Light Salad" Bentos!! The restaurant even upgraded the Bento…read morepackage with more portion!!

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    Braised Beef Combo3 紅燒牛三寶
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    Braised Pork Knuckle 紅燒豬蹄
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    Paik's Noodle

    Paik's Noodle

    4.2
    (93 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    After our group's morning hike, we headed to Paik's, which I had picked out for our lunch. Paik's…read moreis a Korean-Chinese restaurant that started in Seoul in 2006 and has since expanded globally with four locations in the Bay Area. This location is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. We arrived a little after they opened at 11am and there were two tables of customers. Checking out the menu, it's limited to Jajangmyeon, jjamppong, stir-fried noodles and rice, pork, chicken and shrimp dishes, mandu and Korean chicken wings. I love jajangmyeon and ordered it with extra noodles. The bowl of noodles came with a thick savory black bean sauce with some pork and vegetables. The taste was spot-on and it's comparable to my favorite Jajangmyeon that I get in the City. You get pickled radish with your food with refills. Now I can get closer to home. Jajangmyeon is a Korean-Chinese dish and they do it well here. Four of the five of us had the jajangmyeon and one at the vegetable stir-fried noodles. Everyone was happy with their food. There's good amount of seating here and the waitresses are friendly and service was fast. If you like jajangmyeon, check out Paik's. I'll be back when I have a craving. Gamsahamnida!

    Nice spot for some jajangmyeon and jjampong. Love that I don't have to go to the South Bay when I…read morewant some Korean/Chinese food. Been here a few times but recently visited after a few years. Did a large to go order and our food was ready within 15 minutes. Our order was packed well and they added a lot of yellow radish and utensils which was nice. Service was friendly as well. The portions were all a bit small in our opinion. Compared to the Santa Clara location, it was a bit lacking. The food did taste good tho and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, this place is good and I like the location. It isn't the best but it does have all the necessities of good Korean/Chinese cuisine so I'll be back. I recommend their tangsuyuk and jajangmyeon. Simple and delicious!

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    Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong
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    Yummy Hainan Chicken

    Yummy Hainan Chicken

    4.1
    (195 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    My friends and I stopped by Yummy Hainan Chicken for dinner on a Friday evening and the restaurant…read morewas completely empty at 5:00 p.m. Between the four of us, we ended up sharing a half Hainan chicken, half roasted duck and two bowls of their chicken rice. Overall, I really enjoyed the food here. The chicken rice was aromatic, flavorful and had a really nice texture to it. The chicken is tender and the thin outer skin has a gelatinous quality to it like a well-prepared Hainanese chicken. Honestly I had no notes on this dish. Hard to improve. I generally avoid roast duck at restaurants because of how fatty it is, but the one here was surprisingly good. While there were a few pieces with a thick section of fat between the skin and the meat, the majority of the pieces had a nice balance. There's a sweet tangy sauce that's included on the side with the duck that I really enjoyed as well. If you're looking for lean duck, you'll probably want to stick with the Chiu Chow marinated duck. Service is pretty minimal here, but our waitress stopped by our table once to refill our waters and to check on how we liked the food. Overall, 4.5 stars rounding up to a 5.

    I was in the area and decided to give Yummy Hainan Chicken a try. I ordered the K9 signature Hainan…read morechicken over rice. I placed the order over the phone and asked for it without the skin since I'm not a fan of slimy chicken skin unless it's crispy. A few minutes later they called back to ask if I wanted bone in or boneless. I told them bone in was fine, I just didn't want the skin. When I got home and ate it, the food was okay overall. The chicken was cold, not like it had been sitting out, but more like it had just come out of the refrigerator. The peanuts were actually a nice touch and added good flavor and texture. I also liked the ginger sauce they poured over the chicken, but there really wasn't enough of it. I wish they gave extra on the side in a separate container. The side veggies were okay too. It came with cucumbers, quail eggs, and fungus. I ate everything except the fungus. It had a very unique flavor that I just couldn't get into. Overall it wasn't bad, but I've definitely had better Hainan chicken elsewhere, so I'm not sure if I'd come back again.

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    K12. Braised Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon over Rice Plate (Aug 2024) - tender and tasty!
    K12. Braised Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon over Rice Plate (Aug 2024) - tender and tasty!
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    Size of the curry have been reduced to half of its original size. Used a 12 oz coffee cup to compare.

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