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    Udon Mugizo - San Mateo

    4.4 (388 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Soup, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cold Vegetarian Udon
    Rhona G.

    For a delicious udon noodle meal and with patio dining (especially if you have a dog), this is the place to go. They have cold and warm udon noodle meals. For vegetarians, we liked the cold vegetarian udon noodle dish and also kitsune udon noodle dish. Service was friendly and also efficient. We enjoyed dining in the patio because it was a lovely day outside.

    Niku udon (regular size)
    Dana L.

    Came here at 6pm on a Saturday and put myself down on the Yelp wait-list at the entrance and waited 35 minutes. The interior design was beautiful and modern and comfortable. There was an employee making the udon fresh in-house with a machine in a large-windowed room along the hallway to the bathroom. Service was great. Our waiter was friendly and went through the menu thoroughly along with what's popular here and what he personally recommended. He also refilled our waters without prompting. Our food arrived quickly after we ordered. Karaage - 6 large pieces of moist, juicy, well-seasoned chicken. The batter was crispy and not oily. I would've liked there to be a little more dipping sauce. I would get this again. Tonkotsu udon deluxe - chashu was tender, broth was perfectly pork-bone-milky, udon had a nice chewy al dente texture, egg was perfectly cooked with that gelatinous yolk and well-marinated. The texture of the kakuni (pork belly) was a bit too dry/well-done for my taste, so I think I'll just get the regular tonkotsu next time. Niku udon - larger bowl/portion than the tonkotsu, even though both were regular size. The fish broth was nicely light, udon was the same great al dente texture as the one in tonkotsu dish, beef was not chewy. Mentai cream sauce udon - akin to a Japanese carbonara pasta, the sauce was very garlicky and had a kick of spice from the spicy cod roe. All of the elements came together well, from the crispy tempura bits, to the richness of the sauce, to the crunch from the green onions. In terms of flavor this was my favorite dish out of the 3. This dish can get a bit heavy as you keep eating, so I would recommend you take some home for another meal or split with someone else. All 3 noodle dishes were solidly good, so I don't think you can go wrong! My father couldn't name a favorite dish; he just says it depends on what you're in the mood for. My mother thinks everything was a bit too salty for her taste, though; she would personally rank the niku udon the best for the value and salt content and non-heaviness, followed by the mentai cream udon, and then tonkotsu last. She said she would rate this place 4.5/5. Overall, I would definitely return again to try other dishes, like the curry udon that my waiter highly endorsed, or one of the set meals (like the unagi rice bowl with tempura and steamed veggies and mini udon).

    Mentai Cream Sauce Udon
    Natalie T.

    I love udon mugizo and this always hits the spot! Portions are pretty for regular sized entrees so keep that in mind, even if you think you're super hungry just get the regular Creamy mentai udon- 9/10 this is super buttery and creamy and delicious, I get chashu on the side to have more protein with this dish. However after half the meal it does get pretty heavy but u can take it togo! Tonkatsu deluxe - 9/10 the soup here is rich and creamy, pairs so well with the udon noodles and the pork they add. They add lots of protein and this bowl is huge. I had to take the regular size home and surprisingly it tasted even better after reheating for a couple days! Onigiri bites 9.5/10 - this surpassed my expectations! Crispy on the outside and soft inside. The bites itself was big and I could probably finish an entire plate to myself and be satisfied Decor is beautiful inside but it's a bit small. Service was not bad, when we went they only had 1 or 2 servers for the entire restaurant so they seemed short staffed so not their fault

    Alex M.

    Overall: 5 stars Pleasant bowl of warmth for a comfortable lunch. Very thrilled that everything is tasty and packaged well. Gyudon Udon - Set with a little bit of everything from tender beef to tempura crunch in a warm and comforting broth. Pumpkin Tempura - Crisp exterior with a sweet, tender interior as it should. Enhanced by the daikon emulsified dashi dip with some extra saline, this is the perfect side for an udon. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

    Cold Spicy Niku Udon
    Kathy L.

    Another location for Udon Mugizo and they definitely do not disappoint. I've had positive experiences at their Mountain View and San Francisco locations. Their udon dishes are top notch! While the menu is limited to udon, anytime is the right time for noodles. Who knew there is so many variations--cold, creamy, brothy, nabeyaki styles! It's possible to order rice bowls, but why when the restaurant name is clearly UDON! We ordered the Mentai Cream Sauce Udon and Cold Niku Spicy Udon and it was absolutely delicious. I was a bit hesitant with the "spicy" but the spicy was completely harmless, so long as you like spicy. Service was quick and friendly and I wouldn't hesitate to return--definitely a change of pace to all the other ramen places in the area.

    Katsu Curry Udon
    Joyce M.

    There was no line when we got there (party of 6) for dinner (thank gawd). Strategy was for each of us to order different kinds of udon..we pretty much ordered the best sellers and yes they were all so good. Food came pretty fast and btw, pictures were a regular size!! Broth for the tonkatsu and beef were tasty and not salty. The mentai I must say was surprisingly not heavy!! It was our favorite We ordered sides of tempura (nothing to rave about). Honestly, we ended up with a lot of to go containers bec there were plenty of food left. My friend ordered the yuzi cocktail which was good but too sweet. The place was nicely decorated and very modern. Service was excellent! 4 stars bec it took forever to get our check. This is def my go to now if I'm craving udon

    Tonkotsu Udon Deluxe
    Isabella W.

    Tried the katsu curry udon, the flavor of the curry was good and the pork cutlet was off to the side so it would remain crispy. There was a side of rice to mix the curry sauce with, and the dish was a huge portion, so it can probably serve 2 people. The tonkatsu udon was amazing - fish powder was available to be added to make the broth more umami, and the soft boiled egg was perfectly cooked. There were 3 slices of chasiu and a decent sized braised pork belly (which makes it the deluxe version). The mentai cream udon had pieces of salmon in it - very interesting dish where it's like the Japanese version of pasta, super creamy and flavorful, and not overly fishy. Been at this restaurant multiple times. The waiters are attentive and always refilling our waters without us asking. The interior is decorated very traditional, which adds to our dining experience.

    Spicy Garlic Edamame
    Sabrina H.

    My go-to udon place! I recently went on a weekday afternoon, around 11:15am and it was relatively empty. It started to get more busy closer to lunch time, as expected. The servers were nice and attentive towards us. Out of the countless times I've gone, I've never had a bad experience with the service! I typically always order the Mentai Cream Sauce Udon, but this time I also ordered the Spicy Garlic Edamame. The udon was delish as usual, with the flavors all mending perfectly without being too heavy. (If you're lactose intolerant I would highly recommend taking a lactaid prior). The edamame on the other hand was just okay. I love me some edamame but this one just felt like they slabbed on some spicy chili sauce on top so the flavor didn't catch as well as I thought it would. Overall just not the flavor profile I had expected for this. Even on busy days it's never too loud, but it's always a good hustle and bustle noise. Definitely recommend for people who haven't tried before!

    Christina N.

    Came here for dinner on Sunday and waited less than 10min for a table outside. Chicken karaage - dry inside, pass. Corn fritters - good! Tastes exactly like how it sounds. Mental cream udon - Large portions, very rich and creamy. I struggled to finish my udon as it got too rich towards the end Curry udon with tonkotsu - Curry is delicious, flavorful and tonkotsu is well cooked (crispy outside, juicy inside). Servers were attentive despite restaurant being super busy.

    Pauline W.

    8/10/25 I met up with two of my gym friends here for lunch. They were already seated outdoors which was perfect since I brought my furbaby also. The restaurant was very busy and noisy. We got a bowl of edamame and tofu to share. I got the tonkotsu udon with a medium spice level. It didn't taste spicy at all honestly. The broth was pretty light and the flavor overall was delicious. I don't remember what my friends got, but we were all in agreement that everything tasted great and that we would definitely come back.

    Beef sukiyaki nabeyaki udon
    Ruby Z.

    A hit every time! So happy that an udon spot has opened in downtown San Mateo. Cute indoor and small outdoor seating area, recommend going early on the weekend as sometimes theres a wait (you can also join the yelp waitlist!). All the udon are delicious, but my all-time favorite is the mental cream. Savory and umami, perfectly creamy! The nabeyaki udon are great in the winter when you want something warm and soup-y. Recommend!

    Lynn W.

    We had a set meal, it's not on the menu. It was udon, eel over rice. Steam veggies and tempura veggies. It was expensive $27 but also a lot of food. Also ordered appetizers edamame. In all, price was ok for two diners. Service was 5/5. We sat at the patio with our pup. It was nice.

    Mentai Cream Sauce Udon
    Joy F.

    Enjoyed a quick mother's day dinner on the way to the airport. No line, sat at the bar. Friendly and fast service. Had two combos and one udon. The combo is a good deal with a little bit of this and that. Normally lines form here and I think we just beat the crowd.

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    Kajiken - Homura Aburasoba

    Kajiken

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I've come here twice now and I didn't realize I never left a review the first time I came! So now I…read morefeel I have even more to say how you much gotta come to Kajiken! Both times I've come I hadn't had to wait very long and our second time was with a large group including kids. Our server was great in helping us preorder before we could get seated and we only waited 15 minutes. We all ordered the same things: half of us ordered the original aburasoba and the other half ordered the homura aburasoba and the food came out quickly. They kindly gave us little bowls for the kiddos and forks and all the kids loved the noodles and the adults shared a large pitcher of beer. All in all, best aburasoba and one of my favorite spots in San Mateo!

    Overall: 4.1/5 [dine in]…read more There was a line on Friday night but it moved fast. The seating inside is pretty tight so your table is basically an inch from the next one, almost like a communal dining experience. Nikumori Aburasoba ($18.50): Spicy pork, pork slices, green onion, and ajitama. The spicy ground pork was delicious and they were generous with the thin pork slices, though those weren't as good as the ground pork. The ajitama was perfectly jammy. The aburasoba flavors were okay but less flavorful than mazesoba, which I now know I prefer. Wagyu Roast Beef Aburasoba ($25.50) + Chashu ($1.75) + Spicy Minced Pork ($3.95) + Ajitama ($2.50): Wagyu roast beef, crispy onions, green onions, butter onion sauce, yogurt sauce, and raw egg yolk. The chashu was average but the wagyu roast beef was thin and incredibly tender. The yogurt sauce and raw egg yolk made this one pretty creamy which I actually liked more than the Nikumori. Ume ($1.50): Did not like this at all. Hard pass.

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    Hunan Mifen San Mateo

    Hunan Mifen San Mateo

    4.3(75 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Hunan Mifen is another good spot worth trying if you love authentic Asian cuisine…read more I don't eat spicy food so I was happy that they have some dishes that is not spicy, I love the flavor of their broth, tasty not salty and it has a balance. I love that they have variety of appetizers and side dishes. Price is very reasonable for a freshly cook dishes. I would give them two thumbs up

    Had low expectations coming here and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Food: T-he braised beef noodles were amazing. Noodles were chewier than most beef noodle soups I've had and the beef pieces were very tender and soft. The soup wasn't too spicy by itself and had alot of depth and flavor. -Pro-tip: There is a little self-serve station near the kitchen where you can get add'l condiments like cilantro, green onion, chili, and pickled daikon. SCORE. Add in the cilantro/green onion for a flavor explosion. -Ordered one of the combo noodles + 2 sides. For my sides, I got a blanched bok choy and a fried gyoza. The bok choy was needed to help cut the spiciness of the soup and to add veggies b/c without it, you'd just be having carbs, beef, and soup. Gyoza was a win too. Service: FAST and friendly, just how I like my non-fine dining restaurant experiences. You scan a QR code at the table and then choose an english/chinese option. If you have questions, you can ask the staff, but there isn't a TON of options to choose from, so make it easy on yourself and order a noodle soup. Ambiance: Ample seating at 1:30pm on a Sunday. Didn't have to wait, which was a big plus as all the other restaurants in San Mateo over near 3rd/4th and B street were packed. Overall: Highly recommend and would come again. This might be my favorite niu rou mian spot!

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    Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodles

    4.1(123 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Come here once in a while whenever I'm craving rice noodles! I always get the hot and sour broth…read morewith beef slices. The pork bone broth is also a family favorite. The toppings and noodles come on the side so you toss everything in the hot broth. I love that they use the pots so it always stays hot. Broth is always flavorful and noodles are always bouncy. Inside has lots of seating. There's never any wait when I go. Food comes out really quick. You order from a QR code, there's also physical menus too. Service is always great. I always get a young asian girl who's super nice. She got me sour cabbages when I didn't see it in the menu. Always super welcoming and friendly. Overall love coming here. Food is always consistent and yummy. Love bringing my family and friends for their rice noodles

    Had dinner here on a Wednesday night and was immediately seated. It was a hot day so noodle soup…read morewasn't the best move, but there was a craving to cure. There was a QR code at the table which made ordering super easy. Appetizers and noodle dishes all came to the table within 5-10 minutes. - the dry noodle was super bouncy, very flavorful, still a little spicy despite putting "no spice" on the order, and was a huge portion! i was able to split it into two meals. definitely go for dry noodle if it's too hot out. - fried intestines were a bit too fried so it was hard to eat ... wouldn't get again - black fungus salad was refreshing since it was a cold appetizer, but wouldn't necessarily get it again unless i had the stomach space for it - pork cartilage was slightly overcooked so the meat was a bit dry, but once you soak it in the broth it's fine. personally I'd get the dry noodle again, maybe with a different meat topping (eyeing the beef). this would definitely hit the spot on a cold winter night! service was also very friendly.

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    Taishoken - San Mateo - Tokusei Tsukemen, the house special

    Taishoken - San Mateo

    4.3(2.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Wheelchair accessible

    So I saw this place on Check Please Bay Area and put it on my list. Finally the hubby and I went…read moreat opening time on a Sunday morning and loved it. We beat the crowds! It packed up real quick. First, the service was great. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. They had their eyes on the dining room at all times. Ready to help. And I noticed a few guys in the kitchen laughing and smiling while working. It made me feel good to see them enjoying themselves in that moment. And of course, the ramen was great. I got the dipping noodles and my hubby got "traditional" . Both were good but I enjoyed dipping mine into that rich broth. *warning - do not wear a white shirt. The calamari was also really good! Had a beer and sake. Will go back and try cocktails next time.

    The hostess was very friendly, we were seated right away as we had a late lunch around 2:30. We…read moreordered their signature ramen, spicy ramen, edamame and takoyaki. I would say the appetizers were OK, definitely not the best takoyaki and edamame was good, nothing special. The spicy ramen was not bad, but it didn't have the usual spicy ramen flavor you might have at other ramen restaurants. Personally, it wasn't my favorite. Our server wasn't friendly at all, until the bill arrived. She seemed annoyed at any small request. Overall, it was good, not great and the service was sub par. I would say that there are other ramen places in the Bay that have a better overall experience.

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    Shugetsu - Spicy Tsukemen

    Shugetsu

    3.9(378 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Shugetsu is my go-to place for tsukemen - Taishoken is also pretty popular, but Shugetsu is my…read morepreference because I like the texture and taste of their noodles more. I used to get one Shugetsu Tsukemen Special on my own, but it's been harder and harder for me to finish one by myself. Now, I order a Shugetsu Tsukemen Special with the mega size, get side orders of the chashu pork and marinated egg, and split with my boyfriend (since the Special already comes with pork and egg for one person, the a la carte orders are enough for a second). The broth is super flavorful, smoky, and roasty. Keep in mind the broth does err on the more oily side for the more health-conscious folks, and I wouldn't wear white, as the broth might splash back as you eat! The restaurant doesn't have a flashy storefront and is rather more hidden in the marketplace it's in. Be cautious about leaving valuables in your car. The inside itself is also not too big, so that on top of its popularity is why there might be a wait. I would also recommend coming earlier than typical meal times. While the hype has definitely died down ever since they opened during Covid, it's still pretty popular so I would be prepared to wait. I highly recommend trying out Shugetsu, and definitely recommend coming hungry because the portions are huge! They recently opened another location in Fremont, so East Bay folks get to try this one out there too.

    We came about an hour before lunch hours ended. It was still quite busy, and folks were still…read morefunneling in! We had a bar seat, which was neat to watch how things were prepared. We ordered a Shugetsu Tsukemen special and a Shugetsu Ramen. They let you add more noodles at no extra charge. We saw the pork slices getting charcoal(?) grilled in the back! For the tsukemen, I opted for hot noodles. They're a bit clingier when hot, but have a great bite to them. The soup is a little on the sour side, but it was delicious. There's little bits of pork and menma in it, and it clung to the noodles well. Definitely recommend the extra egg and pork! The ramen was equally amazing. The broth was light yet hearty. These noodles also had a satisfying chew to them.

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    Zen Noodle Bar - JUICY

    Zen Noodle Bar

    3.9(605 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    The red bean buns are highly addictive. Seriously! I've…read moreordered many different dishes from this restaurant and the only thing that consistently sticks each time I order are those red bean buns. So delicious!!! And they reheat really well. Service is quick and efficient. Restaurant is always busy when I go in so I always call in my order and pick up/eat at home. Clean restaurant every time I visit! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion, Zen Noodle Bar did not ask me to write this review]

    Second time visited here, first time i really enjoyed this place. Unfortunately I don't think I…read morewill be visiting again anytime soon. Service was good as before , the boss lady and waitress were both very nice . But the place seriously needs a little more update. Hall way to bathroom was extremely dark, wished they can turn on some light so I could see my way. One of the dish were served on a cracked plate , so we asked for a new plate. The metal steamer for xlb was very dirty with lots of grease all around, wished they could have cleaned it better or maybe it's time to replace new ones. We ordered several dishes, I liked meat mooncake the most , mostly I think the crust skin was quite good , but the xlb meat was so greasy, after one I couldn't really eat a second. Pan friend bun was pan fried really a bao, skin too thick all around. We also had Shanghainese eel dish, which I don't feel they were cook authentic Shanghainese way, more of Beijing style with lot of sauce, too much actually. Maybe it was not a good day, but I really wanted to like this place.

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