We happened to be in the area when Marugame was having their grand opening a few months back and the lineup was pretty insane. So we said we'd come back later when the hype died down. So it was we found ourselves walking into Marugame on a recent Saturday shortly after they opened for the day. I was expecting a pretty traditional restaurant, but the joint is actually setup like a fast-food place. I knew going in I wanted the Chicken Katsu Curry Udon ("Served with Crispy Chicken Katsu in House Made Curry Sauce"), and the dish was ready within about a minute of me ordering it. They have various accompaniments you can add, but I only focused on the chili oil. And it's a good thing I did, because that excellent chili oil really elevated the whole dish. Yeah, it's a tasty meal. I was a little put off by the fact that the chicken was served in one piece, but after I went and grabbed a plate, I was able to cut chunks with my fork. The curry sauce is superb, and as mentioned, it was elevated considerably by that chili oil. And of course the udon was very, very good. I seriously enjoyed my meal at Marugame. I can't wait to go back. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had originally wanted to try this place in Hawaii but didn't get the chance to try it so I'm glad I was able to try it in Toronto. I enjoy the self serve/cafeteria style ordering system. What I ordered: - Kake Udon - Beef Udon - Nikutama Udon - Chicken Karaage - Squid Tempura - Zucchini Tempura (so big?!) All of them were regular sized and I thought it was a decent portion since we added some tempuras. Udon was al dante, chicken karaage was juicy and flavourful. I did find the Nikutama Udon a bit salty for my liking. Would come back for a quick bite! read more

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Massive chain all across Japan and it was interesting to see them now here in Toronto. Thoroughly impressed with the modern design of the restaurant. Menu was relatively simply where you choose your udon and then grab all the extra fried stuff after you received your bowl and then pay (self serve). For Toronto, I'd say the prices are fair but not entirely the same idea as how it is in Japan in the sense that's it not necessarily a "budget" eat. Udon is as fresh as it can be. The beef was a bit on the sweeter side. Fried selection I opted for the shrimp and it was plump and fluffy. After eating you bring your tray back. read more

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Now that the hype on this place has settled down, I went today and there were literally no lineups even during the busy lunch time hours. The restaurant layout is more of an open-kitchen concept where you can see the noodles being made from scratch. The format is like a cafeteria style dining wherein you grab a tray, order your soup base and move down the line to pick your own freshly made side dishes such as different kinds of tempura, katsu, karaage, and onigiri. My fave udon is Kake so of course I have to try it here. It was just mid, nothing amazing. The noodles are chewy but at the same time have a gummy texture which is not that great. Serving was good though but broth was a little salty for my liking. Also tried the following tempuras - Shrimp, Chicken, Squid and Sweet Potato. My least favourite is the Squid which is so greasy and doesn't have much flavour. The food here is decently priced but there are better Japanese udon places in Toronto than Marugame. read more

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The udon was wonderful, and #5 - beef udon with egg is my absolute favourite here. I love how flavourful the beef is and for the price, this is a decent lunch spot! The space is so large and open, with a large table in the centre that fit our group of 10 people. It's a self serve udon place so service is very quick and allows you to add various sides after you've ordered your udon. read more

Marugame Udon - #5 - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Reliving our Hawaii experience at Toronto's marugame udon. We've always love udon so we might be a bit biased!! I ordered Nikutama and my husband ordered Curry Nikutama. Both were delicious but I think the curry one has more flavour. Service was fast and it's clean inside the restaurant. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a fun, self-serve Japanese udon spot that keeps things moving from the moment you walk in. You start by lining up to order your udon from the menu, grab a tray, and wait. Expect your bowl to be ready in under 30 seconds literally. The flow continues right into the tempura add-ons section, where you can pick from deep-fried favorites to top it off. After that, you grab a drink like a pop or juice. Then, head to the cashier before you exit the line. Once you're done, there is an island for chopsticks, tempura sauce, and cold water available, plus plenty of seating. The system is simple: take your tray back and return it to the kitchen window after you're done while putting any trash to the bins there yourself. For taste, it is satisfying Japanese fast-food comfort, but it is certainly not "great" in a standout way. Prices feel reasonable for fast-food convenience, and tipping is optional since it is mostly self-served. Overall, it's okay with a great Asian vibe conveniently located in downtown Toronto. Nice place and I would gladly visit there again. read more

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Was in the area so decided to have an early dinner. Got here around 5pm and there was no wait. Logistically, the layout makes sense since when you walk in and go left, it takes you to the order counter, which is an open kitchen. You pick the udon (or rice dish) you want, grab a tray, and they put your bowl on it. The worker helping me was very friendly, smiley, and asked if I wanted green onions, which of course, was a yes. Then you can grab a smaller plate and pick any tempura you want. Each was labelled clearly, with prices listed as well. You move forward to the bend and can choose a drink from the open fridge. Initially I grabbed a drink from there, but then saw the fountain machine and got a Yuzu drink instead (matcha was the other option). After paying, you can walk to a self-serve table to get your cutlery, napkins, sauces, and water. Then find a table, which were all clean as the place is well maintained. When done, just by the wall by the self-serve table is where you return your tray, with signs to put waste, food waste, and dishes into. I didn't finish everything, so I asked the cashier for a takeout container. He was so super helpful and ended up putting my tray and it's contents away for me since he saw me struggling with my huge bags (had come from a work event) since there were no other customers ordering/paying at that time. Excellent customer service!!! I hadn't tried this Toronto location before, but can say the food quality is pretty consistent with the one in Vancouver that I visited many years ago. read more

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This a a self service place. You walk into the place, order at the counter, pick your drink and fried goods and find your seat. You clean up after yourself as well. The food was good, made fresh and very similar to some Japanese places in Japan where it is self serve. read more

Marugame Udon - Tan tan udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My friend picked this place for a Saturday lunch. She told me that it was a good Japanese udon spot, so I was happy to be able to experience a new place. The location was very easy to find. I arrived there a bit earlier than 12 noon, so I went inside to be away from the cold. To my surprise, there was a line up inside, similiar to what I have seen at Ikea. Once my friend arrived, we found a seat in the middle area and decided on what to order. I went to the line to order first- Chicken Katsu Curry Udon (regular) and added a Shrimp Tempura and Pumpkin Croquette. Then my friend went to order Gyu Don and added a Shrimp Tempura. I enjoyed my dish- the curry was smooth, the udon was chewy and the chicken katsu was juicy. However, I wished that the katsu was cut into four long strips like the menu. There was not any knives available, so I had to bite into the large piece, which made eating it very messy. The added items (Shrimp Tempura and Pumpkin Croquette) were tasty as well- they were crunchy and fresh. My friend said that she enjoyed her dish as well- the rice and the beef complimented each other well. She added that she would have preferred the beef to be less salty. For the Shrimp Tempura, she said it was not as crunchy as she hoped (maybe an older batch), overall, it was still good. This would be a fun place to catch up with friends and family over a meal. It gets quite crowded, so it would be best to visit here in small groups to have the best chance at finding a seat. The food is simple yet tasty, so you can't go wrong! read more

Marugame Udon - Chicken Katsu Curry Udon (regular) w. Shrimp Tempura and Pumpkin Croquette - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

An udon spot that's self serve and a quick in and out meal. Experienced this chain in Japan and Hawaii, and can confirm it's just as good here in Toronto. I love this concept as you order your udon with the staff, pick your own tempura add ons and self serve at the counter for things like sauce, napkins, etc. Opted for what I always get, which is the hot Nikutama Udon - served with sweet flavoured beef, onsen egg, and BK sauce (this also comes in a cold version). The BK sauce is a dipping sauce poured over the udon rather than a sipping soup - but you can opt out of the dip and go for the soup version as well. Loved their fish cake tempura as well, it was fresh and crispy. The meal itself is affordable, quick, delicious, and comforting. I love the concept of this spot and the food even more. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Customizable udon. Choose base and add ons. Fast casual meal. Udon was okay, nothing special. Everything is pretty much self serve. Tables were pretty squishy/ close together. read more

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This udon chain is worldwide. First one in Canada so the hype is real. Long line ups since theyre open. Its fast food like. Pick up a tray, order your noodle base and choose your self serve add-ons. Then pay, grab a table and enjoy. However, that was not the case for my experience. We ordered our udon, picked a few add-ons. The tempura shrimps were out, so they were making it. Instead of waiting in line, they asked us to pay first and they ll bring it to our table. We waited, waited, and waited. Our udons got cold. Check with staff and there were like its coming. We saw people in line got them. We saw staff bringing it to people at tables. I went to ask again, and guess what, they out. Impatiently started eating my now cold udon, half done and my tempura shrimp is no where to be found. Checked with staff again and they saw how annoyed i was and it finally came. It should not get to that. Asked to speak with the manager and ofc the manager wasnt here. Unless they figure out a better system, i will not be returning. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Having visited the Hawaii location many years ago, I randomly think of this place at least once a year. The original location in Hawaii, you can watch the staff making the hand pulled noodles in the window and then you can the absolute freshest noodles for your ramen (I assume this is still the case) I'm happy this restaurant has made its way to Toronto . They don't do the hand pulling noodles in the window here , but I believe the noodles are still made fresh, day of Open concept seating, free water station, all the sauces to your delight. It operates as a cafeteria style - grab your tray, bowl, tell the staff which ramen option you want, move along. Next section is where you can choose if you want any tempura items (all prices clearly marked). Pay. Portions are Regular or Large . Several choices in regards to broth (fish, dashi stock for example). I chose the dashi option, regular, with green onions. The broth is yum - that perfect umami flavour, the noodles have that great chewy texture that you just want to slurp up Already planning on heading back read more

Marugame Udon - BK Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Always fast and always fresh tasty Udon. I've been here several times and on hot days I think that the cold Udon is perfect. Because of the open kitchen it can be warmer in the dining area so cold Udon is perfect! Lots of toppings like karaage or tempura for the Udon. Then there's also a topping bar for your Udon where you can get a mix of different sauces and ingredients. Who knew chili pepper could work!? read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here after seeing all the hype on the internet about it. It was an interesting concept. It was like an expressed udon take out place. You choose what noodles you want and they prep it for you while you wait in line. You can also grab any side dishes or tempura you like on the side. The place itself is pretty big, however it does feel like a self serve food court rather. Usually you would have to wait for someone to leave before you can seat yourself. Everything t is self serve, ranging from utensils to various different sauces to water. Overall it's not bad to try once. But definitely not a frequent return place for me. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Yet another popular Japanese chain restaurant has come to Toronto! This time, it's Marugame Udon (丸亀製麵) . I've never had it in Japan, but it's very common to see in Taipei, and I've had it several times there. You can find it in almost every department store food court. We happened to be in the area near this newly opened udon restaurant. Although there was quite a long line, we still decided to wait. It's always exciting to try out a hyped-up new store! The store is spacious; however, it still couldn't accommodate the long line of eager customers. The decoration is very Japanese. You can see a giant Japanese-style lantern with the Kanji 丸亀製麵 on it. It makes the waiting time less boring because the place is very Instagrammable, and you also have enough time to decide what you want to eat later. Once you get to the counter, the workflow is pretty smooth: get the udon, get the broth and toppings, pick up the fried items, grab a drink, and then pay. It really shows Japan's efficiency. The prices were fair compared to other udon restaurants in the city. I have to admit, it felt a bit funny watching a non-Japanese person making udon, but I actually liked it. That's one of the reasons we're in the GTA -- one of the most multicultural regions in the world. I felt that my udon was a bit too soft, but the flavor was pretty much the same as what I had years ago in Taiwan. It may not be the most delicious udon you've ever had, but it's kind of like McDonald's -- wherever in the world you order a Big Mac, it tastes almost the same. Their QA team really does its job well. Great job, QA! It definitely deserves the hype . read more

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Finally got to try Marugame Udon, we came on a weekday around 2pm, so there was no line and plenty of seating, which made the experience even better. I really like the Japanese fast food/food court style setup. We ordered the Beef Udon and Kitsune Udon and the noodles were made fresh and served quickly. We also tried a variety of tempura, including shrimp, squid, chikuwa, veggie ball and karaage. The shrimp and squid were definitely the highlights crispy and flavorful. The chikuwa and karaage were a bit on the dry side and the veggie ball was quite oily. I also thought the soup base was a tad too sweet. Overall, the food was tasty. The noodles weren't quite as bouncy as what we've had in Japan but still very enjoyable. With two drinks , the total came to about $53 for two people. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been back 3 times already to try different things on the menu! It's delicious udon and worth the long wait! The line moves fast and it's pretty easy to find seats as there is a constant flow of people. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I finally tried this viral fast food udon chain from Japan on a Friday night where the line up is no longer extending out the front door. There is a line up but you are moved along quickly. There is a menu of the udon offerings and I chose number 5, the Nikutama udon (beef slices, onsen egg in broth). As you place your order, the udon is scooped into your bowl and the onsen egg is cracked on top of the udon bowl. Talk about efficiency! You move along the line to the tempura area and you can grab them and place it on your tray as you move further down to the cashier. There were two drinks in the machine available (orange and matcha) or there's a fridge with Japanese bottled drinks. Love that there's a self serve water and sauce station. The udon was chewy and the broth is slightly on the sweeter side and it was exactly what I would expect from this udon chain. The tempura was freshly fried and was decent. I would come again for a quick bite if I'm craving for udon/tempura. Remember to return your trays and dispose the waste after you're done eating! read more

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I was here shortly after their grand opening and was so excited to try this out! I've heard of this place from social media and that this was the first location in Toronto, so of course I had to try it it out. There was a wait when I arrived for dinner but the line moved quickly. I waited about 20-25 minutes in total. At first glance, this ramen shop is different than your usual sit down place. This is a fast food/buffet but still gourmet haha. You line up and order your food while seeing it all in action on how it's made and prepared. The next station is the tempura and you self serve there. I ordered the curry nikutama udon and it was quite tasty! The flavours were good and the noodles were chewy. I think for the price that you pay ($13.99), it was a very fair price for the value of food you're getting. I thought the regular portion size with tempura was more than enough food for me. As for the ambiance, this was a simple Japanese fast food style place. It was clean and it had a station where you could pick up cutlery or water if you needed. Overall, a solid place at a great location. read more

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Marugame Udon located along Yonge St. near Grosvenor St. is a fast-casual Japanese udon chain with locations all around the world. This location is their first location in Toronto. The first time I had Marugame Udon was actually in Japan many years ago and I enjoyed that experience. The Toronto location has been extremely busy (extremely hyped!) since they opened mid-March but I was finally able to eat there recently. The concept of the store is fast casual and the system of ordering and paying is efficient (it's like how their stores are like in Japan!). As soon as you enter the restaurant you decide what udon you'd like to order by looking at the menu. You grab a tray and you let the staff know and your bowl of udon noodles are quickly prepared (takes less than a minute!). Once you have your noodles, you walk over to the tempura station where you can choose any amount you want (prices are listed per tempura item). You can opt to get a drink and then pay at the end (there is no option for tipping!). Once you finish ordering you take your tray to another station to grab chopsticks, condiments (tempura sauce, chili oil, etc.) and water. Afterwards you just choose a spot to sit (you must order before sitting!). I must say that the Toronto location does not have as many udon options as the Japanese locations, which is kind of a bummer (the udon I had in Japan years ago isn't offered on the Toronto menu sadly). Service and staff are friendly! You see that staff are hard at work preparing food items as well as cleaning tables once customers leave. The flow of the foot traffic is also well thought out. Washrooms are fully accessible. I stopped by Marugame Udon on a Tuesday afternoon around 2:30pm for a late lunch. The place was still busy, however, there was seating available and no line. Glancing at the menu, the prices are extremely reasonable (you can get a meal for less than $10!). I opted to get a regular beef udon (sweet flavoured beef in their signature kake soup), a zucchini tempura, and a shrimp tempura. Total was around $16 which is pretty great! Food wise, the udon noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth was comforting. The beef was tender and had a sweetness but it wasn't overpowering. The noodles were el dente but they didn't have that chewy texture that I prefer. The tempura was great, especially the shrimp tempura - the batter on the shrimp was light. After you finish eating you return your tray to the counter where the bowls, chopsticks, and even tempura plates are sorted. Everything is labelled for you to sort. Overall, a great place for a reasonably priced meal in the Yonge and College area. Definitely will be back during off-peak times to grab a quick meal if I'm in the mood for some udon and tempura. read more

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Oh man... it still absolutely hits. I was a little worried it wouldn't live up to the Hawaii locations, but Marugame Udon Toronto fully delivers. For me, it's still hands-down one of the best noodle experiences anywhere. It's also incredibly nostalgic--it instantly took me back to layovers in Honolulu when I was a flight attendant. I'm a huge longtime fan. I ordered the nikutama udon, and everything just came together perfectly: the rich, sweet onsen egg, tender beef simmered in dashi, and those freshly made udon noodles--soft, chewy, and smooth like angelic silks. All of it soaked in a rich, deeply umami bukkake broth (and no - STOP thinking about that. Funny that the western minds are so corrupted that they needed to shorten the name of the sauce to "BK" on their menu), topped with tempura bits and shichimi. It's a full-on flavour bomb; to me, there are very few noodle soups come close to that kind of balance and depth. Absolute divine intervention... On the tempura side, the kakiage (shredded vegetable fritter) and chikuwa (fish cake) were standouts--light, crisp, and not too greasy. They paired beautifully with the soup. The karaage was also solid, with well-marinated, juicy chicken. For drinks, I got the strawberry yuzu, which was super refreshing--bright, fruity, and not overly sweet. I can already tell it'd be perfect in the summer alongside a piece of chikuwa tempura. The only downside is the crowd--no surprise for Toronto. The space is clean and well-organized for now, but I can see the self-serve sauce station getting pretty chaotic without constant monitoring and maintenance overtime. Also, bigger containers for the tempura sauce would be a nice upgrade. All in all, Marugame Udon Toronto did not disappoint. It's still one of the best noodle spots in the world for me, and I'm genuinely so glad they chose Toronto for this location. I will come back very often, even though I have to wait in line... read more

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I was so excited to have this in Toronto but it tasted a lot better in LA. Overall better udon places in toronto, however it's fast and convenient here. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great udon, very fair prices for how hype it is. Around dinner time it is guaranteed there will be a line, but it moves quickly. You lineup to order before you find a seat, but at no point were there people holding trays standing around aimlessly, so this system seems to work well. I got the beef udon while my friends got the BK sauce udon. Both were good! I actually preferred that mine had soup. The sweet beef was amazing. The udon texture was just okay, but I didn't mind. Overall I would definitely come back. I would not recommend coming with a big group as the seating may get difficult. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is much like a Japanese Food court style or workers cafeteria line up. I loveee the concept. I ordered the #2 beef udon and my partner ordered #7 katsu curry udon. And I grabbed 2 shrimp tempura for $2.99 each. Both of the udons were tasty and delicious. The price is unbeatable. On top of that the friendly and fresh handmade noodles you get. I absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back for its tasty udon, affordability and service ! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Gave Marugame Udon a try after seeing all the hype about it and waited in line for about 30 mins during the weekday lunch hour. It's a cafeteria style format where you order your meal and pick up any tempura and drinks, pay, grab utensils and condiments, and find a seat. I tried the regular Nikutama Udon and picked up a chicken tempura, chikuwa (fish cake) tempura, and shrimp tempura. The noodle had a good bounce and the sauce had a nice earthy, sweet and salty sauce, and is a fair portion for the price. The bill quickly adds up depending on the number of tempura you get as they are priced per piece. All the tempura were crispy but I found the chikuwa to be quite doughy dense, and the chicken tempura to be quite lacking in seasoning and my piece had an unexpected bone shard in it. read more

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Loved it when I had this chain in Vancouver. Loved it even more here! Came on a busy Wednesday night after a Jays game win but despite the line, there are enough people leaving to find seats. It's very self serve in terms of taking your own dishes and finding your own seats. There is a bar full of utensils, condiments and cold water. The individual items are really well priced and the portions are very substantial. You don't need to add extra udon if you've ordered a large. Tempura is fresh and warmly kept in a self serve tempura bar. If they're out of something, they can make it fresh upon request. My recommendations are the squid (#1), sweet potato and zucchini! Would definitely be back and especially on a non-jays game day to beat the rush. read more

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Over the moon that this place opened in Toronto. I had their udon in Hawaii and it easily became a favourite spot. I really hope to expand to multiple locations because Toronto really is lacking good udon. The prices are also so affordable. Starting at $6.99 for their kake udon, with the most expensive being $13.99 for a regular size. It's a casual spot, think elevated cafeteria. You pick up a tray, get your udon, option to grab added tempura and a drink. There's a water station and lots of condiments to pick from after you pay. And you're to bring your dirty tray back to a return station at the end. I do appreciate that they don't ask for tips when cashing out. The udon, soup, tempura, all hit the spot. The udon was so chewy. The tempura were also very fresh. The regular size is a good portion - I didn't have leftovers, wasn't stuffed but was enough to be satisfied. They opened recently so it's busy and there was a bit of a line. It moves pretty quick, I waited around 15-20 minutes. I will definitely be back and honestly could probably eat this weekly if I lived closer! read more

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Line ups out the door, a little overhyped Atmosphere: The restaurant is quite large with free-for-all seating and a large communal table along the length of the restaurant with smaller tables scattered throughout. It was packed during the opening week, and the line snaked inside the restaurant back to the entrance. It is definitely very casual, almost reminiscent of a food court. Food: The udon was made fresh with imported wheat flour and the texture was on the softer side (although personal preference is for a firmer noodle). The tempura was fried very nicely, with the squid and shrimp both tasting fresh and lightly fried. The taste of the beef was tender and slightly sweet, with a good portion included in a large bowl. The chicken katsu curry was a bit of a miss, as it seemed a bit overfried and and the tougher side. The curry was also quite thick and not very rich or deep in flavour. Service: The staff were all very friendly and efficient, operating like a conveyor belt of sorts as you place your order, pick up your bowl of udon, pick up your tempura and any other side dishes, and then check out at the register before picking up utensils and sauces and finding a seat. You should also return your bowl and tray to the kitchen/cleaning area to help speed things up for the restaurant to run smoothly, so there's minimal interaction (similar to restaurants in Japan). Might drop by whenever I have a craving for udon and in the area, but not really worth a long wait. read more

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Food: More al dente udon spot. I tried the classic kake and the beef BK sauce udon. Also had a variety of tempura with my favourite being the shrimp tempura, huge juicy shrimp. The best part of everything I had was the broth of the kake udon! Must try that's why it's #1 on menu. Service: Longgggg line since it just opened but it moves pretty quick. You can get from outside to inside and order within 30min. Ambiance: They do a good job at crowd control and it's not packed and easy to find a seat! Nice and big interior. It's a good udon spot, not the best in the city but will go back when there is no line. read more

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We went here on their grand opening day on Saturday! It was great, we expected a line and the wait was reasonable. We waited around 30 minutes for 4 people. It's cafeteria style, you take a platter and you choose the dish that you would like. On the side there is tempura, the chicken katsu looked the darkest and most fried. The shrimp tempura was fresh and tasty. Also the store was running low on udon, we were only able to order regular size bowls! Seating was not an issue for us, lots of seating available. It was clean and organized! read more

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Super excited that this finally opened in Toronto. Came here to enjoy a bowl of udon and was not disappointed. The soup was flavourful and the accompanying tempura was also delicious. I like the concept of selecting your own meal set before paying and sitting down. We choose one soup and one sauce based and both tasted good. I've had this chain in Japan before so it was very nostalgic. As it was new it was quite packed but overall the line flowed well and moved quickly. Well organized. I wished the noodles were chewier in texture a bit more but otherwise it was good. read more

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Kept hearing about how great this place was so I was super excited to finally visit it on it's soft opening. The space was pretty large and could sit a decent amount of people (I estimate 100?) . The service was super fast and efficient and I appreciate how you could select the tempura after you received your udon. Now the udon noodles are made in house and you can see from the window the whole process. As a result they were super soft and bouncy. The really have only 3 type of broths: classic fish dashi, sweet beef and curry. We went for the curry and it was super tasty. And toppings are limited to the protein and tempura options. I would have liked a few more veggies but doesn't take away too much from the experience. And considering the price, it's a great place to come eat. We came during the soft opening so almost no wait time and we were able to find a seat easily (this was around 2pm). It might be a bit more busy now with the grand opening. read more

Marugame Udon - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The long wait is finally over and I paid a visit on their 3rd day of soft opening. The decor and atmosphere was modern, clean and bright. They started in Japan back in 2000 and has opened worldwide with their expansion. They specialize in Sanuki-style udon with a fast casual like a fast food concept. Open kitchen watching how every bowl of udon is made offers a unique experience and gets you eager to have that bowl of udon. Their udon was silly smooth and chewy. It would be perfect if it could be a little bit more al dente and bouncy. Kake udon soup broth was clean and tasty. Nikutama udon comes with sweet flavoured beef and onsen egg. It is less brothy but it's more savory and on a sweeter note. More like a saucy mix udon style. Beef was tender and good fat ratio. Onsen eggs were cooked perfectly. Tempura were cripsy and crunchy. Good batter mixture but slightly oily. Tempura egg and Tempura fish cake is my favourite. Staffs were friendly. Line up wasn't too long on non peak hours and I would come back if there's no line up when I crave for their udons. read more

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We arrived at 6pm and were seated at 6:50pm with our food. The star of the show was the tempura so get extra so you don't line up again. When we first started lining up, everyone was indoors which seemed like a good idea until people starting holding tables which meant there were folks trying to find a table with tray and soup noodles in hand standing around looking for a spot to be seated. Thankfully, the workers later managed the line outdoors and let people in every 10 mins or so. That solved the issue and everyone was able to find a seat! Props to the restaurant - please continue managing the line. Solid meals at good prices. I wouldn't wait an hour but I will definitely be back when there isn't as long of a wait read more

Marugame Udon - Beef Udon (R) - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited one day after soft opening and was trying to look for line up photos/video but didn't see much. Plot twist there is a line and it's inside! A plus because it was really cold in Toronto. From joining the line, ordering and getting our food, took -/+30mins!! I was glad the line moved quickly. The concept is like ikea lol, order, pay, and grab a seat. The tempura, drinks, sauces, water, utensils is self serve. The staff members are constantly cleaning tables but help customers find empty tables. Affordable pricing compare to other udon joints. Would definitely return and try other dishes. I got the kake and BK udon regular size, the kake is soupy and light, whereas the BK is more flavourful and kinda of gave dipping ramen. For the tempura we got, shrimp, pumpkin, chicken, zucchini and karaage. Skip on the chicken tempura and just got the karaage, more flavourful and tender. read more

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This new Marugame Udon location is a great place for a quick bite. Their prices are super reasonable and service is fast. Their food line and extra toppings are quick and full of freshly made items. All prices are clear. The extra sauces, toppings, and other accoutrements are well stocked at a self served station. They also have a self served area to put your dishes away. The place seats around 100 and is already super popular. They have your noodles/rice ready in 5-8 mins from starting at the line to paying. They are a cashless establishment. A great place to bring friends and customize their own meals. read more

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Came here with my friends and this spot was busy! I like the fresh prepared noodles that are added to the soup, and the sides you can pick as well. I enjoyed the regular size beef soup, it was filling and tasty. Perfect if you have a hangover! I really felt that cultural feel this is the ambiance I was looking for! Cafeteria style put your plate and cups away when done and grab some free cold water as well! Nice spot! read more

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This is a famous Japanese udon restaurant that came to Canada in Vancouver 2 years ago. They originated in Japan and are all over the world. Their prices are reasonable. They soft-opened in Toronto on 2026-03-17, with a grand opening on 2026-03-21. The lineups are long. We came on Thu 2026-03-19 at 21:05. It took until 21:30 to be able to order. We paid at 21:40. So although the lineup was long, it moves quickly. We ordered the following: 1. Kitsune Udon (regular $9.49). Original Kake Udon with Sweet Fried Tofu. 2. Curry Nikutama Udon ($13.99). Sweet Flavoured Beef, Onsen Egg, and Savoury Curry Sauce. 3. Squid Tempura($2.99). 4. Chicken Tempura ($3.99). 5. Chikuwa (fish) Tempura ($1.99). Both Udon bowls we ordered had sweetness, which I absolutely loved. The curry was also good. Their udon is prepared on-site and tasted good. The restaurant is set up line a buffet line. You line up, then order, then receive your bowl, then choose tempura pieces (self-serve), then get your beverages, then pay, then find your own table. After seating, you can get you own utensils, sauces (like chili oil, tempura sauce), and water. When finished, you can use takeout boxes and bring your trays to a return area. There are plenty of indoor tables. There is also counter seating with 6 tall chairs. There is no tipping. This is Japanese style because service is expected to be good. There is loud Japanese music playing in the background. Even though they close at 22:00, they don't chase anyone out who is already inside. We were one of the last to leave at 22:40! There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are five gender-neutral washrooms, one of which is wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There are four high chairs for little children. Review 2026-052 read more