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    Marugame Udon

    4.3 (361 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MARUGAME UDON ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Mohamed A.

    I dont usually leave bad reviews, but this was honestly one of the worst experiences I have had at a Marugame Udon. I placed a to-go order and waited over 10-15 minutes while at least 5-10 people who ordered after me got their food before I did. I finally had to ask where my order was. The guy with the head scarf and the girl just looked at each other completely clueless, Then I got my large bowl... and I actually laughed. I paid $15.61 for what looked like a sample. Mostly broth, a few noodles, and barely any toppings. I have had way better portions at the South Coast location, so avoid this one at all cost. To make things worse, this location was not even clean. The whole place felt nasty, the staff seemed lost, and the food quality and portion size were embarrassing.

    Calamansi lemonade
    Alexis T.

    First timer! In Diamond Jamboree plaza, located right at the corner next to H Mart. Really friendly staff. Lots of tables and a few outside. Great pricing and portions. Quick service. I had the Nikutama (cold broth) and really enjoyed it - delicious broth and didn't taste salty. Love that their udon is only made with flour, water, and salt. I also tried their calamansi lemonade and it was very tasty. Overall great experience. Til next time!

    Tempura sweet potato
    Keri N.

    Came on Saturday night for dinner for our udon craving. Quick service as usual and seating always available inside and outside. We both got regular size udons for tonkatsu and curry nikutama. The udon felt overcooked, noodles were softer than usual and missing the usual bouncy and chewiness. Tonkatsu flavor was slightly bland and the pork slices were pretty thin but tasted ok. The curry broth seemed not as thick as before but flavor was okay as well. The biggest disappointment was the sweet potato tempura because the sweet potato definitely tasted old. It was so dry and powdery. The tempura on the outside was slightly stale, maybe the tempura was left out for a while. The one thing that was pretty good was the chicken katsu as it was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Overall, seems like the quality has gone down which is a little disappointing.

    Dave L.

    My wife and son love this place. They serve Udon and some rice dishes. The prices are high and the amount of food you get is minimal, but the taste is excellent. Their specialty is their tempura. It is light and delicious. It just seems to me the prices do not match the amount of food you get? It is just Okay with me.

    Nikutama and Zucchini
    Stephanie C.

    I normally go to the South Coast Plaza location. I happened to visit this location on May 7, 2026 to change it up. Pros: - This location is spacious - They have my usual cold nikutama - This location has better cellular reception to get to Marugame app Cons: - This location needs better sound dampening. - I came on a chilly sprinkly day so I was craving the curry nikutama. It's not on the menu. - I went to pick up my usual chicken tempura. It wasn't there either and when I inquired about it, the lady had no idea what I was talking about, and pointed to the chicken katsu. I pulled off the tempura options menu taped to the glass and pointed out the chicken tempura. She was surprised and said they don't make it at this location. - Entitled college kids were too good to bus their own trays. Staff didn't bother cleaning up either. Nikutama and zucchini tempera tasted as expected. If I'm going to brave Diamond Jamboree, I expect all my faves and current cravings to be there.

    Winnie L.

    This is one of the Japanese restaurants within the Diamond Jamboree plaza. I would say it's more like fast food/cafeteria style where everything is already pre-prepared and they put it all together when you order like an assembly line. Once you grab your tray and your order, you proceed on down the line to the toppings bar where you can add tempura flakes, wakame seaweed, cilantro and green onion. You can also pick up a few extra sides of tempura, gyoza, katsu while you're at it. You pay when you get to the end of the line. The restaurant has a decently spacious eating area and you can sit wherever you want to. We ordered the Shrimp BK, the Nikutama and the cheese katsu tomatama curry. The shrimp tempura on the Shrimp BK was pretty good but the portions are relatively small compared to the other noodle dishes we got. Flavor on the Nikutama was tasty but the beef was slightly on the tough side. The flavor of the cheese katsu tomatama curry was spicier than I expected as the restaurant staff indicated it was very mild. I had expected Japanese mild but I would say it was slightly spicier than kimchi. I was happy that all the food was piping hot. All in all, the food was not bad and relatively tasty but price is on par with a sit down noodle restaurant.

    Nikutama
    Jimmy C.

    Great tasting udon, fair prices, fast service, clean dining area. What more can you ask for? I was sad to discover that they got rid of the curry udon as that was my go to udon to get.... I'm not sure why they got rid of it if it was so popular. Not sure if it's specific to this location or if it applies to all locations since I usually eat at the location in South Coast Plaza. Anywho, we ordered the nikutama and the beef tomatama curry udon. Both entrees ended up tasting great and I was not disappointed. If you're a noodle and udon lover like me and you haven't tried Marugame, then I'm afraid that you have been living under a rock.

    Kitsune-age (sweet fried tofu)

    Cafeteria style udon restaurant with indoor tables. The udon is the star of the show here as they make it fresh throughout the day. Choose your broth, add-ins, and so forth. Recommend any dashi broth udon: beef, tofu, or even just noodles and broth. This is a small chain with locations in Honolulu and elsewhere. Potentially inexpensive depending on your choice of add-ins and beverage; complimentary water is next to the utensils after the end of the line. Usually plenty of parking (this is the Diamond Jamboree location, so parking is free in the lot or parking structure).

    Creamy Broth Udon-Tonkotsu Style
    Sandy N.

    When it's this mommy's off day to cook, I always suggest Marugame because I know it's a fam favorite. Marugame Udon is one of those places I keep coming back to--and for good reason. No matter how many new spots I try, this is HANDS DOWN still my go-to when I'm craving something warm, soupy/noods, comforting, and genuinely satisfying. There's just something about watching the noodles being made fresh right in front of you that sets the tone. You know you're about to be in for a treat and get a good meal. The udon is always perfectly chewy, the broth is rich without being too heavy, and everything just hits the spot every time. This Irvine location is located in the infamous Diamond Jamboree plaza ~ in the corner lot where Ajisen ramen use to be. It's spacious, bright and clean & the service is consistent. While I personally try to avoid this plaza at all costs..IYKYK..due to the parking madness & cray cray drivers, it happened to be open later and was close to home for us. I legit frequent their other locations (in Aliso Viejo or even South Coast Plaza) more, purely for my sanity. Lol I opt'd to be adventurous and stear outside my norms for once and order the cheese katsu tomamata. I love tomatoes and katsu usually, so this felt like a natural, perfect marriage. The broth was thick, but flavorful. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. The katsu was uber crispy (as with all their fried sides). The cheese surprisingly worked & was really the star ingredient. It blended everything together perfectly. I'm usually a creature of habit and go for the creamy broth udon, as it's always my favorite. That creamy chicken broth, topped with juicy pork chashu, and a flavorful seasoned egg is just sooo yums! Add some chili oil and flakes and BAM..heaven. Glad I changed it up this time around. I would totally order the cheese katsu tomamata again. Whether I'm super hungry or just need a quick pick-me-up, Marugame never disappoints ~ a total RxFoodie recommend!!!

    Ping L.

    A small eatery located in Diamond Jamboree shopping center specialized in Japanese hand crafted udon and tempura. We visited there on a Friday around 1:00 pm. The place was relatively small and yet not crowed at that time. Menu items were posted on the wall and order was taken from the counter. Food was prepared right in front of your eye. You pick up your order right there when it's ready . Everything was self serviced like a fast food outfit. The udon bowl came in regular and large sizes. We tried the Bolognese, shrimp BK and Cheese Katsu Tomatama all in regular size. The bowl was small for the price. The meat portions beside the Cheese katsu were stringent , only 2 shrimps for the shrimp BK and a small heap of beef shavings for the Bolognese. The taste was so so and the beef in spite of thinly sliced was tough. Not really worth the price.

    Nikutama
    Nick C.

    My favorite udon place. Large Nikutama cold noodles just pairs so well with the sweet soy sauce and onions and beef. A truly flavorful combination with umami taste on the palate. Always fast service line.

    We order on kiosk for to go. Whoever prep it didn't put sauce or broth for our order of Nikutama and cream broth. We only found out when we got home. We only have udon and the condiments.

    Chicken Katsu Curry
    David P.

    Great atmosphere, feels like you're in Japan with the ordering system. Choose your favorite dish, add toppings, and then voila you got yourself a hearty meal. I like to order the Cheese Katsu Tomatoma Curry. It comes with Chicken Katsu and cheese in a warm tomato-based curry. I added a tempura crab for an extra bite. I like to grab extra of the fried tempura bits (complimentary) to add to my dish for additional texture.

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    Ask the Community - Marugame Udon

    Is there patio and is it pet friendly?

    No patio and i think only service animals are allowed

    Do they do take out?

    Yes!

    Do they take reservations?

    No, they do not take reservations. You line up to get your food and pay.

    Is there much seating?

    Yes, it's surprisingly spacious inside.

    Are they open already?

    Yes

    When are you opening the Irvine Location?

    Already open

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    Siam Station

    Siam Station

    4.0
    (1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Very good Thai food. I reckon it's more of a street food / comfort food type restaurant than like a…read moreHanuman or MANAAO. (Or at least more casual for sure) The food is well cooked and packed with flavor. I always recommend this place and it's conveniently located in Irvine off jambo and barranca right next to the Tustin district / legacy. Go check em out if you want something that is less basic or cliche. You will not regret it my dudes. Cheers big ears

    Recently visited this establishment twice, 2nd time to confirm my findings. Thai food here is…read moredelicious. While there are a few other spots in town that I would dub them supreme but for their offering, service, and ambiance, this is a great spot for business lunch, catch up, or family over delicious food. For this location, it is a bit small with limited seating. For large parties or families, you may have a longer wait time since tables need to be shuffled around. One of my favorite things to pair with our meal is their spice rack. If you are able to handle a bit of heat, ask for it and introduce the pickle chili to your dish. It elevates flavor with contrast quite well. Pad See Ew and Crab fried rice is what we ordered. The first visit had beef salad which paired great with the rest of the meal. Overall, stop by this location for good eats. FYI, parking can be tricky so be mindful about peak hours and carpool.

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    Seven Grams

    Seven Grams

    4.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    The XLB was really good the original and spicy. I wasn't a huge fan of the ham fried rice but it…read morewas still good. Service was good and atmosphere was good

    7 Grams is such a hidden gem. I can't believe I'm only discovering this place now. Their wontons…read moreare honestly better than Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty, and I say that as an OG fan of both, especially after living in the Irvine area. Their xiao long bao is also really good and definitely comparable to Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the dumplings and wontons were so moist and flavorful. The beef roll is a MUST. Unlike some places where it can be dry, theirs had the perfect amount of sauce and was so good. Also get the lava egg yolk steamed buns. So soft, moist, fresh, and delicious. But surprisingly, one of the biggest standouts was their drinks. They use real tea, and their taro milk tea completely changed my mind about taro drinks. Fresh taro mixed with real tea, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. I would literally come here just for the drinks. If you love boba, you need to try them. Just be prepared to wait because this place gets BUSY. Lunchtime was packed, and we came around 3 PM and were lucky to get a spot. Everything was so satisfying without feeling overly heavy afterward. Definitely one of my new favorite finds and a place I'll be coming back to again and again.

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    VOX Kitchen & Bar - South Coast Plaza

    VOX Kitchen & Bar - South Coast Plaza

    4.4
    (657 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    The food was AMAZING. The fries on the saltado were so crunchy and good. The service was great,…read morestaff was there when needed. A bit loud in the section that is in the cent of the actual mall, but still really nice and private.

    This place is always bustling, and for good reason! It's by Kei Concepts and honestly all of their…read morespots are delicious. This location feels a notch nicer than the others though. The food here looks great and tastes even better, which isn't always a given. The location is prime and the service has been great every time. I've been here a handful of times now with zero letdowns. For context, I believe it's a Peruvian-Chinese fusion spot, so the menu doesn't fit neatly into one box. This South Coast Plaza location is actually their second spot, an elevated follow-up to the original in Fountain Valley, and it shows in the polish of the space itself. They also have an awesome happy hour running weekdays from 2 to 5, which is a great excuse to swing by even if dinner isn't in the cards that day. Also, big shoutout to the kids meal being carried across all their restaurants, which makes life so much easier as a parent. You already know your kid has something they'll actually eat and love, no guessing game involved. My little one is obsessed every single time.

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    Half Shelled Scallops. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.
    Half Shelled Scallops. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.
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    Carne Asada Fries. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.
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    Ten Sushi Cocktail Bar

    Ten Sushi Cocktail Bar

    4.2
    (2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Soooo good! I order…read morefrom here pretty frequently on Instacart. They used to have a buy one, get one free deal, but they recently stopped offering it, so naturally I haven't ordered in a while. The atmosphere is super cute, and the tall bartender/manager was incredibly kind. I only sat inside at the bar once, to grab a quick drink, but every other time I've ordered takeout or pickup, the food has always been piping hot and absolutely delicious. My favorites are the lo mein, spicy edamame, and miso soup. So good! Definitely recommend.

    I had a very disappointing experience with the customer service at this location. The employee…read moreworking at the counter was dismissive and made me feel disrespected when I arrived to pick up my order. Instead of assisting me or even asking for the name on my pickup order, she told me to stand off to the side, away from the counter, while she continued talking to and assisting dine-in customers. I waited for approximately 30 minutes, yet she never checked on my order or acknowledged that I was still waiting. I understand that a restaurant can get busy, but pickup customers should still be acknowledged and treated with basic courtesy and respect. Her attitude made me feel as though my order and my time were not important. After waiting for 30 minutes without receiving any assistance, I ultimately had to cancel my order. I am reporting this because I hope management will address this employee's behavior and provide appropriate customer-service training so that other customers do not have the same experience.

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    VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley

    VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley

    4.5
    (8.3k reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    My friend and I happened to be in the area and came across a TikTok showing the food at VOX…read moreKitchen, and we immediately said, "Okay, we HAVE to try this place." And I am SO glad we did because everything about our experience was seriously a 10/10! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was amazing. The gentleman at the front greeted us and escorted us to our table, and right away we felt welcomed and comfortable. Our server, Quang, was absolutely the sweetest! He was so friendly, outgoing, attentive, and helpful, especially when it came to giving us recommendations since it was our first time there. He had such a positive energy and really made our experience even better. And the FOOD!!! If I could give it 1,000/10, I seriously would. We tried the Ube Cloud, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Garlic Parmesan Fries, Spicy Shrimp Wontons, Corn Ribs, Garlic Butter Prawns, and Filet Garlic Noodles, and honestly, there wasn't ONE thing we didn't enjoy. Everything was full of flavor and absolutely delicious. But what really stood out to us was that it wasn't just the food -- it was the entire experience. The staff, the atmosphere, the music, and just the overall vibe made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. The music they were playing was amazing too! My friend and I were enjoying ourselves, eating good food, listening to good music, and just having such a great time. The whole place honestly had such a warm, homey feeling to it. When we were leaving, the gentleman who had greeted and seated us earlier ended up having a whole conversation with my friend and me. He was so sweet and personable! He mentioned that they may be opening a location in Culver City, and I told him I really hope they do because that would be much closer to home for me. I was even joking with him that if they open one, they need to bring the whole staff from this location over there too because everyone here was THAT amazing. At the same time, even if there ends up being a location closer to me, I would honestly still make the drive back to this one. When you visit somewhere for the first time and have such a great experience, that location becomes special. You can visit the same restaurant somewhere else, but the people, atmosphere, and experience aren't necessarily going to feel the same. This location definitely left that kind of impression on us. I really hope this review reaches management because the staff here deserves the recognition. Everyone we interacted with was wonderful, and Quang especially took such great care of us. This was our first time at VOX Kitchen, but it DEFINITELY won't be our last. We're already talking about coming back and bringing our family and more of our friends so we can all enjoy it together. 10/10 food. 10/10 service. 10/10 atmosphere. 10/10 experience. You guys definitely gained some returning customers!

    I didn't know fusion food could taste so good! Today I learned that Chifa is Cantonese Peruvian…read morefood, and I honestly love it so much! Saltado fries with picanha: fries were deliciously fried so that it's crispy but doesn't get soft in the saltado sauce. The picanha was super tender and juicy! Vox pear salad: a refreshing starter with a healthy bed of arugula on top of burrata and pear. The balsamic glaze really pulled it together! Corn ribs: just finger licking delicious Chifa fried rice with filet mignon: fried rice was solid but didn't have the most wok hey flavor that I usually like. It was a bit too moist for fried rice. Filet mignon was a bit tough, but flavor was good! Garlic noodles with crispy salmon: yummy salmon and yummy garlic noodles (could be more garlicky). I wonder if these two could have been more cohesive together somehow, but both individual parts were good! My friend told me this restaurant's owner had a few other fusion restaurants in the plaza, so I'll have to try those as well!

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    Carne Asada Fries
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