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Marugame Udon

4.2 (550 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Dharma M.

Nice Marugami udon location at Cupertino. This place is not as crowded as the one at Stonetown. This store is smaller size but it offer same stuff as the other store. Otdering system is the same where you choose your udon, choose your side dishes and tempura and of course you can ask for more tempura flakes which is my favorite and pay. We ordered curry and tantan with some side dishes and tempura. All are yummy. I like where you cannot seat until you order and they let you know. Some restaurant like this serving style allow customer to grab table even before ordering. Overall it was a good meal. I prefer this location the other one as it is easier to find parking and less crowded.

creamy tonkotsu udon
Vicky Y.

Great spot for a solid, fast, and quick bite! The handmade udon is consistently fresh, and being able to add freshly fried tempura as an add-on and unlimited crispy tempura flakes is amazing! The creamy tonkotsu was decent (broth is subtle unless you sip it on its own, and the pork wasn't super tender), but the Curry Nikutama with beef is the real star here. Absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back again for fast service and fresh noodles!

Nathan Shawn T.

a quick, neat udon spot to check out whenever you're craving some noodles. i had come here on a sunday afternoon and it was definitely popping - line was outside the door. however, staff seemed to move customers through fairly quick. the interior is casual and holds many tables (inside and outside) even on those busy days. you order through an assembly line where you choose what main dish you want, pick any sides, drinks, and then pay. for my meal, i opted with the curry udon which surprised me on many levels. i enjoyed how generous they were with the portion. the noodles to protein ratio was balanced. the main star for me was the broth. i was very pleased to have the tasty curry flavor that didn't make the broth super thick. it still felt like a broth which kept the dish light and digestible.

#1 Nikutama with extra sweet beef
Rommel A.

I've been to Marugame Udon before but this is my first time to this location. We arrived during peak lunch hour and it wasn't too busy. The line took no more than 10 minutes to order our food, select our add-ons and pay. After we got a seated, we went to the refreshment/toppings/utensil area to get utensils, green onions, garlic and fried tempura bits. Water is also self serve there. The noodles were fresh with a little bit of al dente bite. The broth was clear and so flavorful. The sweet beef was not overcooked and had lots of flavor. The Onsen Tamago (egg) was Soft, custardy and cooked perfectly to mixed well into the soup. Although it wasn't that busy, there are plenty of seats inside and some seats outside. The only thing I saw that might bother some people was the Tray Return area started to pile up. Since nobody was consistently there to tend to that area, people started piling up their bowls not putting things away properly. I could see this becoming a hazard if things were to tip over because of careless customers. I also don't recall anyone coming around to wipe tables. Maybe I was just too focused on eating. Nonetheless, we had a good lunch and wouldn't mind coming here again.

Tan Tan Udon w/side of tempura shrimp and mushroom
Mary G.

Food, Ambience = 3; Service = 4 2nd visit w/my elder dad for late lunch (2pm) before mani pedi. While there was handicap parking near entrance, the center owner poorly designed ramp position putting a burden on folks using wheelchairs and walkers to walk farther and backtrack than necessary. Didn't review after first visit in late 2025 as thought it was an off day and food didn't move me. Last time, I had to let staff know ran out of utensils and towels ran out in bathroom. There are many other dining options in center. If craving udon or rice bowl (new offering since last visit) or not feeling other cuisine options then can settle for this fast casual Japanese place. While understanding menu options, ordering & getting staff attention were effortless, the space was dirty with discarded paper items throughout the restaurant's floor, most of vacant tables had food residue, & condiment area that was covered with the tempura crunch, green onion, ginger & tempura sauce. The staff was responsive and was kind when I asked for a cleaning rag to wipe our dining area and brought to her attention that condiment area need cleaning, organizing. Unsure if short staffed or not adhering to cleaning schedule guidelines.I wonder what grade they would get if my public health colleague visited. The food is palatable; however, pricier than sit down Japanese lunch specials from our favorite restaurants or in J town. While I will dine at other options in the center, this place is fine and will not discourage folks.

Tan Tan (Vegan Broth)
Shyam S.

The noodles had a pleasant, chewy texture and were the highlight of the meal. However, the vegan broth fell short of our expectations. The vegetable toppings were just okay and weren't served hot, while the spicy ground soy was cold and seemed to have come straight from the refrigerator. The self-service setup was standard, and the ambience was fairly ordinary. Overall, the vegan ramen didn't quite suit our taste or deliver the satisfying meal we had hoped for. One additional note: the sides were cooked in shared oil. If you have dietary restrictions or concerns about shared cooking oil, check with the staff before ordering.

Creamy Broth Udon (Tonkotsu Style)
Kiely B.

I stopped by for lunch on a weekday, and it was definitely not as busy as it usually is on the weekends! It was nice to come in when there wasn't much of crowd, especially since this place can get pretty packed. I ordered the Creamy Broth Udon (Tonkotsu Style), and I thought it was just okay! The broth was creamy, but I felt like the flavor was a little too simple for my liking. I was expecting something a bit more flavorful, but it wasn't bad at all. For the price, I think it's still a pretty good deal, especially if you're looking for something warm and filling. The service was friendly, and I didn't have any issues during my visit. Since it wasn't too busy, everything felt pretty laid-back, and I didn't feel rushed while enjoying my lunch. I had a pretty decent experience! The udon wasn't necessarily my favorite, but considering the price, I can't complain too much. I would still come back and give some of the other dishes a try!

Curry udon and fried shrimp and sweet potato
Kourtney W.

Came out to San Jose for some lunch with my friend today. The restaurant is pretty big and has plenty of seatings. Service is was good. Cafeteria style, you get in line and order you udon and they make it and put it on a tray and slide it to you. Go down the line and pick your fried items if you would like any and slide down to the end to pay. I got the tama toma curry udon today. It's a curry Tomato base flavor and it was delicious! I love it! The udon was bouncy and delicious! I also got the fried pumpkin piece to try. The batter was not my favorite so I took that off and ate the pumpkin with my udon. My friend ordered the curry udon, fried shrimp and a fried sweet potato for her lunch and she said everything was great. Definately a delicious spot for a drop in lunch!

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Oheono B.

I had a really disappointing experience and the overall cleanliness of this location seriously concerned me. The restaurant looked extremely dirty and poorly maintained during my visit. The water/ice machine had visible buildup and residue around it, the beverage area was dirty, and toppings/condiments were placed right next to the water and coffee machines where there were spills and messes. The condiment station, counters, and food service areas had food debris, liquid, stains, and buildup that did not appear to be cleaned regularly. There were also three male employees working at the front who were visibly sweating heavily while working around and preparing exposed food. I did not see a proper way for them to manage the perspiration, and their head coverings did not appear adequate for keeping hair and sweat away from the food. The work area itself was also very messy and did not look well maintained. On top of the sanitation concerns, my actual food was terrible. The employee preparing my bowl did not dip/warm the bowl in the hot water before serving it, so my soup ended up cold. The noodles were also overcooked and had a poor texture. Meat was very little as per usual. Between the cold soup, overcooked noodles, and everything I observed regarding cleanliness, I ended up throwing away my entire meal. I understand restaurants get busy, but this was beyond a normal rush-hour mess and it was quite empty in the restaurant. When you are serving food in an open kitchen where customers can see the preparation process, cleanliness and food handling should be taken seriously. Management really needs to address sanitation, equipment cleaning, employee hygiene, and food preparation at this location.

Gyoza
Ashley S.

We tried this place when we were in Hawaii many years ago. We really enjoyed the ease and affordability, especially since we were traveling with extended family. With it just being myself, my husband, and our dog, we were pleasantly surprised that they had an outdoor space that was pet friendly! We went at night and it was cooler so they had the heater on. It was just too much for us so we did ask them to turn it off which they politely obliged. My husband went in and ordered both of our meals and I was very specific that we had to have the shrimp temper again. The meal definitely did not disappoint. The shrimp tempura was crispy and filling. We did opt for the gyoza but it was the least favorite of what we had so I let my husband eat the rest. The space outside was mostly clean and uninhabited. Our table could have been wiped down though.

Maple C.

The food here was hot and fresh ! I got the Nikutama and it was really good the udon was chewy and the soup was hot the flavor of the broth was really flavorful and I enjoyed it a lot. I got tempted by the tempura and got the shrimp tempura and sweet potato tempura ! Both were still really hot and fresh it was really good as well. I really liked the udon and broth with the egg it tasted really good. However, some tables were really dirty, they were out of the tempura toppings and there was stacks and stacks of dirty dishes at the tray area and there was barely any room to put you bowls and trays there. Finally a worker came by and started washing them so the bowls and trays finally went down and people were able to put their bowls and trays there otherwise I think if they didn't clean it soon it would've piled up lol

Creamy broth

The food is not bad. However, I ordered to go yesterday. I had to drive back to get more broth after opening the order and found out there's no broth. Today, my family wanted ramen and udon. So we ordered out from this place again. I am disappointed I had to run back to get broth again. The best part of the ramen and udon noodle soup is the broth. 1) why can't they put some broth in it?? 2) perhaps it should be like other Japanese restaurant separate the broth so it won't get soak up. I ordered creamy broth, but where is the broth???

Cheese katsu tomatama udon
Emile T.

Food was great, service is quick, and there's plenty of space inside and out. We really enjoyed the fresh noodles and how easy and quick it is to get a meal here. Highly recommend the curry udon.

#5 creamy broth - tonkotsu style, large size

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Delicious food and great service. I wholly and completely recommend trying this at least once. ambiance.

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really great service and good food. i would definitely recommend coming here. The ambiance is also great

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They have good food and quick service. Plenty of seating. A little noisy with conversations.

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Always a good go to. Very affordable and nice portions. Fast service and clean restaurant. It's a great place for a casual meal.

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