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    Marugame Udon

    4.1 (188 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    sides: fried potato patty
    Lily S.

    I've been to a few other Marugame locations, but it's my first time at the Alameda location. It's located in a nice outdoor mall, with plenty of parking. Unlike the other locations, this one was not packed, which was nice for me but maybe not the owners. Marugame serves freshly made udon noodles with various options. You walk down the line cafeteria style and have a chance to customize your order, e.g., cheese, onions, etc. Once you have your bowl of piping hot noodles, you can pick up various sides like tempura, katsu, fried potatoes, gyozas, etc. They have specials that are available for a limited time, and today I got their tomatama curry udon special, which was so good. Their noodles are really thick, and cooked perfectly for that slightly chewy bite. What we got: + Tomatama curry udon - a tomato-y, slightly spicy curry udon served with chicken katsu on top. The curry was pretty creamy so it was more like a sauce than a broth. Really flavorful. + Nikutama udon - sliced beef with a beefy broth served with a perfectly cooked runny egg. + Sides: gyozas, tempura, fried potato patty were all good This is the perfect spot for those cold rainy days.

    Yuran Z.

    Came for the udon, stayed for the unlimited green onions. Marugame recently has a promotion for unlimited green onion and tempura flakes and it's perfect for my bowl of udon. The udon itself was good. Thick and chewy noodles in a rich creamy broth. But the real star here is the green onion situation. Fresh, crisp, and unlimited. I turned my bowl into what can only be described as udon with a side of onion mountain, and it was like a cherry on top. The onions added the perfect bite and made every sip better than the last. Everything tasted fresh, portions were generous, service was quick and friendly, and the interior is very clean. Would 100% aggressively top my udon again if they still have this the next time I come back.

    Nikutama
    Lauren C.

    Was wondering what the hype was about with this place, so decided to stop by. Service was quick and udon is ready immediately after ordering. Noodles had a good texture, beef and broth flavor were just ok. Ample seating are and clean. For $14 for the regular size it's just ok, nothing to rave about.

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    Arron P.

    Came here for dinner on a return visit. Staff is friendly. Food is okay and a bit on the high side for price. The ambiance is casual and spacious. Would recommend just to satisfy a craving.

    Creamy Broth - Tonkotsu style
    Jenny H.

    I asked for EXTRA BROTH and the employee definitely listened! Yay! The udon tends to soak up the soup so definitely ask for extra broth. The kake was delicious and a good price. Tonkatsu was ok! The tempura is ok too. Staff are always nice.

    Nina M.

    You walk in and like others have mentioned it is a cafeteria style place. You walk up and there is a small menu of different udon soups you can order. Once you decide you walk up to the front of the counter tell them what you want, and in front of you they quickly prepare and make the food. With you udon soup and tray you go down the line and can pick different tempura items - chicken, shrimp, asparagus and other vegetables. Then you pay. With that said my udon did not have plenty of flavor and I found the tempura to be pricey for what it was. I did see many people here and I can understand the convenience of getting fast food udon.

    Clockwise from top-left: Beef Udon (reg), Kitsune Udon (Large) & Gyoza
    Alex C.

    Like all Marugame locations, the entrance is structured assembly line style where you place your order, pick up your order a bit further down the line, grab any additional tempura add-ons you might like before hitting the cashier to check-out. Unlike other Marugame locations however, the back of the house seemed to be a bit chaotic and duties less segregated. The same person who took our orders appeared to prep it from start to finish, which definitely caused a backup in the line. Additionally, fried onion and green onion toppings have to be selected when they are handing you your bowl instead of self-serve later on like other locations. We ordered the Beef Udon and Kitsune Udon during our last visit, along with several tempuras and some gyoza. All of the food was as delicious as we've come to expect with the Marugame brand. The seating here is pretty cramped. We came a bit after lunch and there was still a full house inside. I constantly found myself getting bumped by the person sitting behind me due to how close together the tables are.

    Nikutama
    Kenneth H.

    Friendly staff. Food not bad. They make their own noodles! Tables are wobbly (lol). Nothing much to say about ambiance. It's a chain restaurant so it is what it issss.

    Cary L.

    I love Japanese curry and have cooked it at home since the dawn of time. So when I saw this new item I HAD to try it. As I stood in line waiting to order, I could only anticipate the mouth-watering experience I was going to have. I mean I like their udon soup creations. This HAS to be just as satisfying. As expected though nothing interestingly has changed with their chicken katsu so that's par for course. Now they added curry to it over rice. How shall I say? It's the blandest tasting curry I've ever had. It has no character at all. Not spicy with some kick. Not peppery for some heat. Ok, fine. Not even much curry flavor. Not sweet. I think most of us are accustomed to the prototypical S&K Japanese curry blocks that we can all buy at our local asian markets. I would have to say that any S&K curry, regardless of sweetness or spice level, beats this curry. I'm sorry. I wanted to enjoy and relish in this Marugame rice bowl but boy, just better stick to their original udon soup based dishes. In the end I only ate the katsu with some of the curry rice and left at least half of the rice behind. Now...I'm not sure if others may enjoy this curry. But for me it certainly leaves much to be desired. Will I come back? Yes, because I do still like their other offerings. But this curry, is my least fav.

    Kaelin N.

    First time at this location and no complaints. It's definitely on the larger side, but it is clean and well kept. Service is quick and efficient. I like ttat this location lets you put in the green onion yourself, as other locations don't and I get shy asking for more.

    This tastes like enchiladas,tacos, chili without the jalapeños & spices lol Yummy tho very Japanese coded Imagine if S&B made bolognese cubes

    Tan Tan (Vegan)
    Natalie C.

    Located in a shopping center with lots of parking out front, we stopped by after doing a wedding dress fitting :) ordering is very simple, you order at the counter and watch as they put together your udon noodle bowl with freshly cooked noodles, fresh made broth, and a variety of ingredients. There is also a little tempura/musubi a la carte place at the end of the counter. We got the creamy tonkatsu broth and the vegan tan tan udon. Both were so tasty, and the udon noodles were incredible! Honestly such a great dinner experience, and very reasonably priced!

    Curry beef udon
    Tina A.

    CURRY NIKUTAMA The salt, the flavor, the thick broth and hearty chewy fresh noodles. Perfection Service is always nice and fast Quick seating and food court vibes (you gotta bus your own dishes) are all i need to get the job done with a toddler and can make a quick exit after done with the meal This is a frequent return place for me due to ease, convenience and consistent quality

    Large Kake with veggies, shrimp, pumpkin and zucchini tempura.

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    The kake udon was delicious, a good chew and the broth was full of umami flavor. the store was spacious and clean. Love this location!

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    3.7(1.1k reviews)
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    Came here randomly with my partner and it ended up being one of our favorite spots in Alameda…read more She got the wonton soup with chicken and tea, and I had a Thai tea plus the mango stir fry with steak. We also shared the lemongrass fries. Everything was honestly amazing. The flavors were super balanced, portions were solid, and nothing felt like an afterthought. The service stood out too, very attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and relaxed. I can already see myself coming back and ordering the exact same thing again. If you're exploring new spots in Alameda, this is definitely worth a stop.

    (4/5) Our surgery…read morecrew decided to invade Dragon Rouge in Alameda for a group dinner, and it turned into one of those meals where the food and the atmosphere both get their moment in the spotlight. We started with two plates of calamari for the table. They were fine--crispy enough, not bad at all--but nothing that made the table fall silent in amazement. Solid appetizer, just not the headliner. The real star of the night? The steak-wrapped mango. We ordered two plates and honestly could've ordered a third. Something about that sweet mango paired with savory steak just works. It's that sweet-meets-umami combo that makes you pause mid-bite and think, "Okay... that's actually really good." For my entrées I went a little wild and ordered both the steak clay pot and the salmon clay pot. I ate the steak there and took the salmon home for later. The steak clay pot was excellent--rich flavors, comforting, and exactly the kind of dish you want when you're sitting down with a big group and taking your time. The salmon clay pot, though, was just okay when I had it later. Maybe it's one of those dishes that really shines fresh out of the kitchen. Also, the portion felt a little small for the $20-ish price range. Where Dragon Rouge really pulls ahead is the setting. The views of the bay are great--you can see the bridge leading into Alameda, and it's apparently one that lifts for boats coming through. I didn't catch it opening while we were there, but even just watching the water and the lights around the bay added a cool vibe to the night. Another big plus: they were super accommodating for groups. We had a work dinner from surgery and they even let us bring in two cakes, which was really nice of them and made the whole night feel relaxed and celebratory. If I'm judging strictly on food, it's probably around a 3 out of 5. But add in the views, the group-friendly vibe, and the overall experience, and it easily climbs to a 4 out of 5. Great spot for big parties, work dinners, or just a relaxed night with a view of the bay. I'd definitely go back.

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