We visit Victoria Garden specifically for Marugame Udon because it's hot and new at Rancho Cucamonga. Restaurant is spacious, the layout is similar with other chains, open kitchen and you order and pay at the end. Mostly self service. They are friendly, and also very busy. This location has a special teppan yaki udon menu. We try the teppan beef yaki ; the chicken katsu looks good too. Other dishes we try are Nicutama udon, creamy broth udon, BK udon large. Basically all the eggs, meat are savory, and soup is on the sweeter side. Udon noodles are chewy and soft. It's tasty and most kids will enjoy it. This Udon place is good for quick meal. Most people will enjoy it. They also have some fritters (a bit less in my opinion). read more

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One thing i love about Marugame is how good all their locations are. I've visited the chino hills and victoria gardens location and they're both amazing. I was too hungry and didn't even take a picture but I got #2 per the server's recommendation and i absolutely loved it! It was a little creamy but not too much, just more than the dashi ones which is what i needed. I felt the dashi is abit too salty for me. The place has plenty of seating too, with a nice view of the outdoor mall so the vibes were very peaceful~ read more

Marugame Udon - Inside - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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My family and I have been to Marugame Udon in Rancho Cucamonga twice, both times for weekend lunch. Surprisingly, there was no line either visit. This place is basically fast food for udon with a cafeteria-style setup. You grab a tray, order your udon, pick any tempura or sides you want, pay, and then find an open table. It's casual, quick, and easy. We tried the Nikutama Udon, the creamy broth udon, and a few tempura items. Everything was good, but nothing was especially memorable or mind-blowing. It's exactly what you would expect from fast-casual udon--decent, filling, and convenient. Service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant was clean. There is plenty of indoor seating, plus a shaded outdoor seating area where you can bring your dog. Parking is also easy since it's located in an outdoor shopping center, with lots in front and a nearby parking garage. Overall, this is a decent spot when you're craving udon or tempura and want something quick. It gets the job done, but it's not somewhere I would go out of my way for. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama Udon - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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My fiance came here to celebrate our engagement and he wanted to try it here (since I've been here before). We both ordered the nikutama udon. And grabbed some tempura. While walking down the line to pay, my egg yolk was broken and I noticed something green. When we got to the register to pay the guy said it was an eggshell. Luckily they exchanged it pretty quick and I got a nice, fresh new udon. The cashier was really nice and helpful. As we were enjoying our meal, my fiance asked one of the workers if they do anything for celebrations since we were there celebrating. I told him it wasn't that kind of place, but he asked anyways. Then comes the manager who came to congratulate us and gave us some drinks. He was super nice! Best service I've experienced. The ambiance was chill. It wasn't noisy, but where there are a lot of people it can get loud. They also have outdoor seating. read more

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Marugame Udon is a chain restaurant with locations throughout California and several other states. This was my second time trying the chain while at Victoria Gardens after visiting the Santa Anita location awhile back. Hands down this location was superior in quality, taste, and service. Highly recommend visiting for tasty udon freshly prepared in front of you. Portions are even standardized via a weight system to ensure each visit is just as good. #Beware the line can be long at peak hours and seating challenging! read more

Marugame Udon - Menu prices, 2026 - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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They finally have the curry udon which was initially missing during opening. Service is as you expected, fast and efficient. Consistent quality across the chain. Always satisfy the udon craving. Can't beat quick and efficient in a time crunch. The restaurant was clean and condiment bar full. read more

Came here with my husband to try this location we had tried it once in Hawaii and really enjoyed it so we wanted to see if this one was any different. Most of it was the same a few differences but overall very good. The noodles are cooked perfect and the broth tasted amazing definitely will be coming back 10/10 Service was also very good. They were fast and even though the line was outside it went by very fast.. There was also a lot of seating so you never had to wait read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

5 stars - easily one of the best ramen and katsu spots I've ever tried. The broth is rich, the noodles are perfectly chewy, and the katsu is super crispy and flavorful. The manager makes the place incredibly welcoming, walking you through how to order and offering tips on what to try. We honestly wouldn't have gone in if he hadn't been so friendly, and now this is one of our favorite ramen places in Ontario. read more

Marugame Udon - Udon Ramen Station - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Very delicious. Customer service was top notch. Food came out very fast and fresh. Would recommend. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama, tempura variety - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Fast casual restaurant good for a quick meal. Udon noodles are made fresh and you can taste the chewiness. The flavor is on the sweet side because of the beef and sauce used. The bowl of noodle is reasonably priced. I'd avoid the fried sides next time because they are a little dry sitting in the warmer. I did like the potatoes croquette. There is a self serve station for condiments including tempura dipping sauce. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama udon with side of shrimp tempura, croquette, and sweet potato - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

The food here is good. It seems completely different from the Marugame Udon restaurant in little tokyo L.A. The LA location has their famous uni udon and view of the employees handmaking the noodles. Unfortunately, you will not see that here on the menu and it seems like a fast food type of the place. This is like a chipotle where you pick your own ingredients and toppings with tongs. The udon here is soft and chewy. I will skip the egg next time, since I have a better tasting egg at home. The egg here was not good. It was cold and runny when I put it in my soup. The shrimp tempura and the chicken katsu is fresh and tasty. I would come back since the food is good. Good location and lunch spot. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Surprised at how efficient and how kind everyone was. All the workers were really nice and patient and explained to us some stuff bc it was our first time at this location. I highly recommend the cheese katsu curry, it's so flavorful and not overwhelming. I do recommend a regular size, it was a lot lol my husband got the beef dashi broth and it was good, for me it wasn't super flavorful but still good. He got a large and it was a lot for him lol the noodles are made fresh and they are so good. Also upon request you can ask them to make the tempura fresh and they have like a small self serve station you can get like sweet potato, different tempuras and chicken katsus on the side (which was perfect for my toddlers to eat). The place is pretty clean and there are a lot of workers who are constantly cleaning and even helping us where to sit down. Belle was especially attentive and super sweet.anyways a lot of indoor and outdoor seating and it's a pretty fast quick place to get food. Highly recommend! read more

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I went here for an early dinner and luckily the line wasn't too long. It does go by quick because they make your food as you go down the line. You just tell them any add ons and pick up any tempura you'd want as you make your way down the line. Not the biggest fan of udon but they made it very soft and chewy. The broth was also delicious and I added some shichimi (chili pepper) to add some spice to it. They also made fresh shrimp tempura (upon our request) and gave us a number so they can drop it off to your table. They have inside and a few outdoor seating but inside is quite packed. So if you're planning to come with a group, I'd suggest coming before or after lunch/dinner rushes. read more

Marugame Udon - #3 Beef, fried gyoza and Calamansi juice - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I was able to visit Marugame Udon tonight around 7:50 pm. We were in line for about 15 minutes in a line that wrapped around the corner. The parking on a Friday night was insane! Yet, we were able to park in the lot near the Cheesecake Factory. After being in line, we were able to see two menus that allowed us to quickly choose our meals. Without a doubt, we opted for the Kake Udon which was under $10 (a $5.99 value) which had udon in a nice, rich broth. We also had the beef udon which was made in a sweet, rich dashi broth. As we passed by the tempura, we also grabbed a tamagoyaki, sweet potato, and potato croquette to go with our meal. I adore their tamagoyaki. Unlike other marugame udon places, we were able to go to a self serve topping station. It was slightly messy since you can grab as much green onion or ginger as you pleased. Although near closing, it was absolutely busy! My only critique is how overstimulated the workers were. The cashiers and cooks barely responded to people, since they weren't adjusted to the flow of orders yet. In fact, I got ignored when asking for support. The two men who were cleaning and bussing tables were angels (Tristan and David)! They were very kind and quick about serving guests and ensuring their experiences were amazing. Shout out to them and their wonderful support. Overall, this place is a great addition to the Victoria Gardens. I'm so glad they added an udon place where I'll definitely be visiting again. read more

Such a great experience at this new Marugame. I've been to the one in LA so it was so nice to hear that one opened in Victoria Gardens. If you've never been, it's quite a unique experience. You start by ordering from the menu at the front counter and they make your main dish fresh. We got their most common udon and a rice with katsu as well as veggie yaki udon. You can add add ons as well, and then move to the tempura station where you can get additional tempura. We basically tried everything and were not disappointed. For everything we ordered, it was decently priced. Highlights for me were the tamago tempura, shrimp tempura, and katsu rice bowl. They either have open seating if it's not too busy or they seat you if it's busy. The service was amazing, the staff was super friendly and attentive, and they clean up the table after you so you don't need to self dish your bowls after. 10/10 would come again! read more

Marugame Udon - Our spread - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I was excited that we were getting a Marugame but my first visit was underwhelming. Granted, I know I ordered the most basic thing on the menu but I wanted to just try the traditional flavor. It was already busy on a Saturday around 6:30pm but Tristan was amazing as moving the line along and explaining the menu and ordering process for us 1st timers. However, I was disappointed by the udon bc like others said, there was hardly enough broth and it was lukewarm. When I think of udon, i think nice hot bowl of broth and chewy noodles, this was none of that. Granted, the tempura was good, I really like the zucchini. I think it was also just too busy for employees to keep up bc the condiment station ran out of green onion and the cleanup/return station was a bit messy. It was also so loud inside, I felt like I could barely hear what my hubby was saying so this might not be the best spot for date night. read more

Marugame Udon - Udon, tempura, pineapple sunrise drink (tasted like syrup) - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

So happy that Marugame has made it to Rancho!! We used to drive all the way to Chino Hills just to get our fix We came on a Monday evening and the line was not long at all but it sure did move slow. I get that they're new and they're still in training phase but there were SO MANY employees behind that counter which made them more frazzled than helpful. I ordered my usual nikutama. The regular bowl was tiny. The noodles were filled to the brim but the broth was barely enough. I also got a sweet potato tempura. It's open seating like all the other locations. Their topping/condiment station had more variety tho compared to any other location I've been to. Why I gave it 3 stars: it's just not as good as I how I remember it. Idk if it's bc Marugame has so many locations now and they follow more corporate standards but it doesn't hit the same. I used to want to eat this everyday in Hawaii, but after this visit, I can wait awhile. Everything tasted more sweet than umami (including the tempura sauce). read more

Marugame Udon - nikutama + sweet potato tempura - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Haven't had Marugame since the Arcadia location, so I was pretty excited to see one open out in Rancho. If you've never been, it's like the Yoshinoya of udon. It's fast casual, affordable, and good for what it is. Not the best udon you'll find in SoCal, but definitely not the worst either. The line was long when I went, but it moved at a decent pace. Service was fast enough, and the staff kept things moving, which I appreciated. That said, they give you very little broth with the udon. Next time I'd probably try asking for extra broth. The sauce station and water are self-service, so you can grab what you need without waiting around. I'm just glad Rancho Cucamonga / Inland Empire is getting more Asian food options. The food scene here is getting boring, so it's nice to have something different. read more

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First timer alert. We are blessed to enjoy this incredible foodie experience, its was perect for family and friends night out at Victoria Gardens. The energy is electric! Flavors next level. We indulge in udon Japanese noodles that are made fresh daily. The vegetables yaki, only available at the Rancho Cucamonga location. We also enjoyed Niutama with egg, shrimp tempura Bento box. This was more than a meal, its a foodie paradise Congratulations here's to good food, great company and unforgettable experience. Welcome to our thriving community Team Smiley Rancho Cucamonga Living read more

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I have been a fan of Marugame Udon for years. The first time was in Hawaii over a decade ago. I love the udon and the chicken as a side dish. read more

Second time always my udon favorite place . I tried their Beef Tomatama curry and it was just right for lunch. read more

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Victoria Gardens finally got this fast-food style udon chain and it was packed with people curious to try it. The setup is very cafeteria style where you grab your tray, move down the line, pick tempura, and get your food quickly, so it's convenient if you're starving and just want something fast while shopping around the mall. The tempura was actually the best part because they keep frying it fresh, so everything came out hot and crispy. Service moves pretty quickly considering how crowded it gets, but the condiment station became a traffic jam with people waiting around for sauces and toppings. As for the udon itself, the noodles were way too thick and oddly hard, which made it difficult to enjoy. It didn't really have that smooth chewy texture good udon should have. Overall, not terrible for a quick mall meal, but more of a "fills the stomach when you're hungry" kind of place rather than somewhere I'd specifically crave. read more

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We had it first when we were on vacation in Ohau and it's been our favorite since. We've been having to drive to Chino and Arcadia for it so we were so stoked to know that they were opening locally to us. We've been going weekly to this location... they have their staple items on the menu and we've been enjoying it. Love that the tempura items are hot and fresh unlike the Chino and Arcadia locations. There are plenty of seats and love that the staffs assist in showing us to our tables right after we pay for our orders. So far... good and services are great! We also love that we can serve ourselves the toppings at a little station for our tempura pieces, green onions, and etc. Definitely will be our regular go to for udon and we recommend it to all. read more

Marugame Udon - I love the cold noodles. Best! - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Love this place! Came on a Tuesday late afternoon and there was no line. Fast and smooth except waiting on the tempura cause they fry them fresh! Service was fast and server was genuinely kind. Recommend this place for their udon is freshly made and soup with savory flavor. Place was quiet and not too rowdy. Maybe because it's after lunch hour and before dinner. I know for sure it gets pretty packed at night and weekends. Also glad that they have to go containers now. read more

The food is always fresh and tastes delicious everytime we go. Staff is well trained and very kind and helpful. And finally they have take out! Definitely recommend trying this place. It's a bit pricey to be honest but still very tasty. read more

the food tasted great and was comparable to other marugame locations in socal. not many vegetarian/vegan options as other locations though, which knocked off a few points for me. the restaurant itself was clean and the staff were helpful. it's located in a busy shopping area so expect a crowd (the line moves fast though) read more

Marugame Udon - menu - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Came in for early dinner, the manger Tristen was very upbeat and friendly and helpful. Seemed very popular very busy you order at the counter and then find a seat. Food was just okay which is probably more a me thing the anything else. Overall very busy and upbeat atmosphere. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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I was excited to see they opened up this udon shop nearby and had to come with my fiancé to try it out! The line was out the door which is pretty common, especially during busy times and days. Regardless of how long the line was, it didn't take long to get our order. The prices for the food is decent. The udon is really delicious and fresh. The only thing I didn't like was the self-serve condiment station. People don't know how to serve themselves and are very messy. I would rather have the employees put the condiments on for you and ask for more or less if needed. Other than that. It is a loud and busy. Service was fast even though it was busy and they bus the tables fast so that there are seats. Some people try to save a table but I suggest to just wait until you get your food as they can be accommodating to your party. This location is great! Would definitely come back often. read more

This place just opened and I will be back. Marugame Udon is a Japanese Udon Noodle house & it's the real deal. I had the Nikutama which is Udon noodles with shaved Beef and a Soft Boiled Egg. They also have quite a few Tempura side dishes to choose from. I will come back. Lots of seating inside and outside, and the staff was friendly as well. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Udon did not really hit - honestly they don't give you a lot of the broth to begin with. If you typically end up with plenty of soup after finishing noodles like I do, you will not have that experience here. Broth is overall incredibly lackluster, being kind of salty and not having the richness of a typical udon broth. Very mediocre beef as well and the pieces of meat are really scrawny (pictured) and I kind of felt bad for it. It was total $50 for three bowls of noodles, two tempura, and one chicken katsu, which I feel is pricey and you could do much better getting the same things from, say, Tokyo Central's dining court. I would not recommend coming here to get noodles - if you're looking for Asian, would recommend nearby Seven Grams read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Service, food, and atmosphere were all disappointing. The space felt cramped and not very clean--while I understand it's self-serve, basic sanitation should still be a given. The store manager greeted customers in line, offered recommendations, and answered questions--but noticeably skipped me and went straight to the next large group, which felt quite rude. Service was also slow and disorganized. The staff behind the counter seemed unprepared and unsure of what to do, and there were orders sitting ready but left there getting cold instead of being served. The tempura shrimp was soggy, and the shrimp itself was very small. While the udon tasted good, the portion of broth was surprisingly minimal and left the dish feeling incomplete. Had higher expectations since it's a Japanese franchise, but overall it was very disappointing. read more

Marugame Udon - Interior - Japanese Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I have never really been a fan of udon (I prefer thinner noodles) but I have to admit theirs is good. We got the nikutama with a side of the kitsune and an extra egg. Basically it was delicious. The broth was great and slightly sweet which I loved. The meat was delicious and the udon was perfectly made. The line was long because it just opened but it moved quickly so don't be afraid to hop in line. They had a kiosk at the side but it wasn't on when we went. We also took ours to go and even with a 45 minute drive, we still had a great meal so imagine how much better it would have been if we had eaten it there. We actually wanted to try their limited edition bolognese but they weren't baking it yet and then had a sign that the creamy broth won't be available at this location until May so will have to try it when it's available. Pro tip: make sure you get some of the tempura batter shavings they have for free. It adds extra crunch and texture to the whole dish. read more

I've been to other locations before so was excited to have marugame udon open up closer to me. Food was delicious. Wish their menu had the creamy udons from other locations and some of their menu items aren't available just yet. Considering it was only the second day of opening, the service was attentive and with a party of 6, we were still able to get seats by the time we got our food. There were some small things that can be (and will probably be) improved over time such as the tempura sauce and tempura flakes running out. However after pointing it out to staff, they were refilled eventually. Side note - if you are easily overwhelmed, this may not be the spot for you. The restaurant can be very loud and bustling. Chris (the GM?) walked around and introduced himself to diners, it made the experience memorable. Hope they do well, will definitely come back. read more