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    Marugame Udon

    4.5 (283 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    The entrance
    Rebecca Y.

    Marugame Udon was such a pleasant surprise. The cafeteria-style setup is efficient without feeling cold or rushed -- honestly kind of quaint and satisfying to move through. The service was fantastic the entire time as well. I ordered the creamy udon with a shrimp tempura and imitation crab tempura on the side. The shrimp tempura was excellent -- light, crispy, and something I'd definitely order again. The imitation crab tempura unfortunately wasn't for me. The creamy udon itself had wonderful flavor, and the jammy eggs absolutely hit. My only real critique is that the bowl had a little too much udon compared to the soup ratio, so toward the end it felt slightly less balanced than I would've liked. If they allowed some customization on the soup-to-noodle ratio, I would absolutely come back regularly. Overall though, the flavors were great, the experience was smooth, and I can definitely see why people like this place.

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    Ashley Y.

    It's fast food udon basically. It's quick, easy, relatively cheap..... but it's not great. Shrimp BK ($10.45)-- Very meh, unremarkable. I was under the impression that BK was a sauce and not a soup... but it's pretty much a soup. Very heavily seasoned, didn't drink the broth. The noodles were fine, nothing to rave about. The shrimp tempura was small but well fried! Not oily or greasy. Overall wouldn't get this again but might pick up tempura as a side. Tamagoyaki Tempura ($2.99)-- It must have been sitting out for a little bit because it wasn't crispy but... I see the potential. Would've been great if it was freshly fried. How it works is you order with the guy portioning udon (first person in the assembly line), he'll hand you your order when it's done (very quickly), ask if you want the green onion or tempura flakes, and then you can self-serve yourself tempura of your choosing. Then, they'll charge you at the register. From there, self-serve water, tempura sauce, utensils, and pick a seat of your choosing. There's ample seating and I'm sure it can accommodate large crowds. It's not good but it's not bad? If you're in the area shopping at 99 Ranch and just want to quickly cafeteria line get a meal in... maybe this is the spot for you. It's convenient. Otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

    regular Beef Tomatama Curry $15.99
    Kay M.

    There was a plenty of parking in the plaza when we came on a weekend dinner. Place appeared clean and was pretty empty. There was kiosk to order. We decided to order at the counter. We got the large Nikutama for $15.99, regular Beef Tomatama Curry for $15.99, and regular Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry for $14.99. The large size included double portion noodles and more soup. The large size was too much for one person. The regular size was enough. All three udon soups were descent and super filling. The whole dining experience was similar to getting school lunch. You line up, order/grab what you want, pay, choose a table to eat, then put your tray away. The whole process was pretty simple and required minimal workers. The workers were nice and refilled the condiments table frequently.

    Inside seating
    Elia M.

    "Wow" is all we kept saying after walking into this quick & delicious udon spot. From the beginning of our visit, the staff was friendly & helpful. They even asked if we needed a high chair for our baby and we noticed them helping with bringing trays to the table. For not being a sit down, this was great to see. Now for the food, it was DELICIOUS! We ordered the under $10 menu kake noodles and the broth was so tasty. The noodles were perfectly soft and the right amount of thickness. They also have some tempura options in house we'd love to try next time. For drinks, we tried the calamansi drink and it was so refreshing, especially on a hot day. Definitely recommend visiting. Plenty of seating inside or take it to go, easy accessible parking available in the plaza as well.

    Injoo H.

    The kids suddenly got hungry, so we randomly stopped here I don't really know this area well, but I recognized Marugame Udon inside TAWA Gateway. What I like about this place is everyone can pick what they want individually, and you can also grab tempura separately We tried: * #6 Tan Tan (Definitely can be spicy, but you can ask for the sauce on the side.) * #7 Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry Tip: the tempura items that aren't sitting on the tray station are made fresh when you order, so they taste even better. We ordered the cheese one, and the crab tempura was actually really good!! The udon noodles were chewy, portions were filling, and service was pretty fast -- great for families when everyone is hungry The self-serve tray return setup was also funny because the kids actually enjoyed cleaning up after themselves Only downside... we did find a short hair in the cheese, so hopefully it was just a one-time thing.

    Inside the TAWA Plaza
    David M.

    Been a fan of Marugame Udon ever since I ate at the Sawtelle location so I'm glad to see they keep growing in the SGV. First, in the Arcadia Mall and now this location in TAWA Plaza (formerly Focus Plaza). Freshly made udon noodles and tempura are good! Can't go wrong eating here.

    Linh Y.

    My eldest daughter and I wanted to catch dinner before heading home one evening. Our first time trying Marugame Udon was at the University Town Center in San Diego and we loved it. So happy to also find them at the San Gabriel Plaza. Big and clean dining space. Restrooms available. Free parking shared with other businesses. They are right next door to Wushiland. Perfect location! Upon entry, self-ordering kiosk is to your right. Pick up area is straight ahead. Dine-in ordering is to your left. Here's how it works... you get in line, pick your item, tell the staff member your item, and they will make your bowl. Afterwards, you choose your appetizers of your choice, but remember, each appetizer is an extra charge so be mindful. Otherwise, your meal could turn out to be over $20+ depending on the add-ons. Pay for your order. Grad your utensils, sauces, and/or water. Choose a table, sit down, and eat/drink. Once you're done, return your tray to the tray return area. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I asked if Tan Tan broth was spicy. They gave me a sample of it. It was actually pretty tasty and good... spice was manageable. I didn't get it though. I opted for the regular Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry Udon which had the perfect portion. Tomato flavored curry was smooth and tasty. Udon noodles had the right texture. Chicken katsu was chunky and moist. Cheese was a nice touch. Believe it or not, I ate all of it in one sitting... no leftovers! I even took down all my appetizers LOL... delicious sweet potato, plump pumpkin, and crunchy zucchini tempuras. That's a first for me! My daughter got the Creamy Broth Udon with tamagoyaki, pumpkin, and shrimp tempuras. Udon bowl was deliciously savory. However, tempuras lacked freshness because they probably have been sitting under the heat lamp for some time. Anyhoo, she still took it all down! Got a to-go order of Nikutama Udon and dark chicken katsu for my youngest daughter. Katsu was a bit pricey for a single piece. She enjoyed it very much. Our overall experience was wonderful. We'll be back!

    Kake udon
    Amy L.

    Service is great and the place is kept clean! I got a regular kake udon and added some tempura items on the side. Basic but delicious.

    Beef Tomatama Curry Udon
    Ann T.

    Great to see this plaza getting modernized and that Marugame has joined the mix. This is a solid location and I always enjoy Marugame. If you game it correctly, as stated on their flyers, you can get a bowl of udon for around $10. I came here late on a Wednesday evening, so there was no wait for me to order my udon, get my tempura, and pay and there were lots of seating available. I know that the mall location gets so fisted with barely any seating and things can get messy, but due to the larger location, and the time I went it was definitely much more space to stretch and less of a mess. They do have a sign showing people where to go for order to dine in, pick up, and an order kiosk as well. Probably gets horribly fisted on more busier days and nights. I got their seasonal Tomatoma Beef Curry udon and it was SUPER thick broth wise, to the point where I can dip the artificial crab tempura (super huge and moist) and the potato croquette, I got into it, but that's fine by me curry wise. They also do NOT skimp out on the noodles, broth, beef and tempura and green onions. It was so much piled on top, I had to get a smaller to go cup and scoop out some noodles, beef, and curry to be able to eat it properly without spilling everywhere (already sort of did that). We love to see this level of generosity. Broth had a slight spicy kick, and of course, the nice sweet tangy taste of tomato. Beef was tender and plentiful and the udon noodles had the perfect chewy texture and consistency to absorb all of the flavor. I also got their calamansi juice drink with less ice. Nice and refreshing for such a heavy entree. Solid Marugame if I do say so myself.

    Angel L.

    Was surprised to see how this place is set up, it's almost like a chipotle but I'd definitely say up so many tiers in quality. I ordered the one with tomatoe cheese and it was really filling. The katsu was fried to perfection and the udon was the perfect texture of soft and chewy. I also opted to get a pumpkin tempura and it was delicious. I appreciate that you can request for a fresh batch of tempura and they have clearly labeled photos of what should be there so if they run out you can request it. The employees all seem very friendly, the cashier even offered us samples of the drinks. We got the calamansi drink - it was good but a tad too sweet for me. Located in a busy plaza. Tip: there's parking north side of the business adjacent to valley blvd. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

    Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry udon
    Melissa L.

    I'm still thinking about those udon bowls. I went to Marugame for dinner, and omgoodness - it was unbelievable. It truly felt like a warm hug. Ordering is super straightforward: you line up, place your order with one of the workers, wait for your bowl, and then make your way toward the cashier. Along the way, you pass trays of freshly made tempura, which is always dangerous in the best way. I usually grab some because it's that good. When I looked at the menu, I noticed a seasonal item - the Cheese Katsu Tomatama Curry - and it sounded incredible. I ordered it, and the kind worker let me know it usually comes with rice but was happy to switch it out to udon for me. Best decision ever. It was so good. If you love tomato-based, cheesy curry, this is it. So, so good. The katsu was perfectly crispy, and everything came together so delicious. The staff were amazing too. The kind worker even told us that if we wanted any tempura made fresh, he'd be happy to make it for us. My friend ordered the curry nikutama and shrimp tempura as an appetizer, which is always a classic favorite. Absolutely delicious. I'm still thinking about that bowl and already planning when I can go back for it. There were so many tables inside, and the whole place had such a welcoming, comforting vibe. Parking is easy because it's located in a plaza. They also take card and apple pay which is a plus!

    April V.

    Came the other night & the seating area is great here, so much space! There wasn't much flavor to my kake soup & the texture of the udon tasted a bit different

    Simplicity at it's best
    Mike L.

    Keeping this review simple just like their taste. Saucy (BK) or soup (dashi)? Small of large udon? Tempura flakes (tanuki) and/or spring onions? That's it. Everything else is for the flair. I like my udon pretty plain, I know others like the beef and egg addition (they're good), but I just like enjoying that fresh wheat noodle with a simple broth. You can't find this elsewhere for cheap. Request tempura with the employees and they'll make it fresh. Service is what you expect for a cafeteria and inside is lit well for a nice cozy soup meal.

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    Chong Qing Special Noodles

    Chong Qing Special Noodles

    4.5
    (754 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Straightforward delicious Sichuan-style noodles dishes. This spot is very popular and after tasting…read moretheir dishes and experiencing fast, attentive customer service, I can see why. My sisters-in-law who live in the area highly recommended this spot when we were deciding on a Sunday dinner the night before we flew out. Among the four of us, we ordered: - Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) - Biang Biang Noodles: least numbing of the noodle dishes we ordered. If you LOVE carbs and not a lot of sauce, this one's for you! - Dandan noodles: this thin noodle dish is slightly more numbing than the Biang Biang noodles, but still bearable and tasty. - Chongqing Special Noodles: most numbing of the three! I had to pause eating this a few times as it was getting a little uncomfy! The noodles are side but thinner than the Biang Biang noodles. I liked that we ordered noodle dishes each with different noodle types, flavors, and spice levels. The Biang Biang noodles were respite from the Chongqing Special Noodles, while the Dandan noodles had the right amount of peanut flavor and "mala." We arrived 45 minutes before closing on a Sunday night (it was a holiday the next day though). We were surprised that there was still a line of people wait in for seats close to closing time! Thinking we weren't going to be seated, we decided to order for takeout. We ended up being the last party to be seated! The staff was kind to transfer our takeout orders as dine-in dishes! The staff had the right amount of customer service and attentiveness for a Chinese restaurant, if you know what I mean haha. For amazing noodle dishes, comfortable seating, and accommodating service, Chong Qing Special Noodles gets a solid five star rating!

    I'm so glad I found this authentic spot!…read more The service was excellent--we were seated right away. We ordered the Biang Biang Noodles, featuring hand-pulled noodles topped with savory ground pork and a rich tomato-based gravy. It was absolutely delicious and easily a 9/10. The Chongqing Dan Dan Noodles were just as impressive, with a rich, nutty sesame sauce that was flavorful and perfectly balanced, 9/10 according to my husband who enjoyed it. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, and the portions are generous. Highly recommended if looking for authentic, satisfying noodles!

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    Tsujita Artisan Noodle

    Tsujita Artisan Noodle

    4.3
    (676 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I had a weekend dinner at Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle with our group of four back in March 2025. The…read moreother two ordered tsukemen ($26.50 for the spicy deluxe and $23.50 for the spicy chasu) and found it very salty because they chose to consume it not by dipping the noodles in the bowl of broth, but rather by pouring all the broth from the bowl into the noodles, trying to recreate a normal bowl of ramen. I can't speak for them, but I will say, if you order the tsukemen and find that you want more dipping broth, that will be an extra charge. Order a regular bowl of ramen if you do not plan to dip the brothless noodles into the broth for each bite. BF and I both tried the spicy tuna bowl ($7.95), chashu bowl ($8.95), and tonkotsu ramen ($15.95). The bowls are a little smaller than the ramen bowls and are a great option if you want a light meal without feeling super full. The tonkotsu ramen had a slightly rich broth that was flavorful and a decent portion of noodles. We opted not to order the ramen with the egg since we were also trying the rice bowls. The three items were more than enough for the two of us and a good variety of food. Parking here is horrible at the street level, so head downstairs for the two levels of underground parking.

    Had an event at the Hilton next door and we're feeling a need for dessert, so we decided to stop in…read morefor ice. Service was good and the ice was pretty big, but a tad too sweet for me. One of the party ordered a ramen and they said it was pretty tasty.

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    Tonkotsu Ramen - pork broth served with charsiu, woodear mushroom, green onions, and seaweed.

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    Tonkotsu Ramen - pork broth served with charsiu, woodear mushroom, green onions, and seaweed.
    LAN Noodle

    LAN Noodle

    4.2
    (932 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    If you're looking for authentic Chinese flavors, Lan Noodle House is definitely worth a visit…read more Every dish tasted fresh, comforting, and full of flavor. What we ordered: * Appetizer Combo - A great way to start the meal with a variety of refreshing side dishes. * Braised Pig Ear in Chili Oil - Crunchy, flavorful, and coated in a fragrant chili oil with just the right amount of heat. * Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce - Tender, savory, and perfectly balanced with a garlicky sauce that wasn't overpowering. * Xiao Long Bao - Thin wrappers filled with juicy broth and flavorful pork. Definitely a must-order. * Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Rich, comforting broth with tender beef and chewy handmade noodles that really hit the spot. * Dan Dan Noodles - Creamy, nutty, and packed with bold sesame flavor with just the right amount of spice. * Mustard Green Beef Noodles - A comforting bowl with tender beef, chewy noodles, and pickled mustard greens that add the perfect tangy kick. The portions are generous, making it a great place to come with friends or family and share a variety of dishes.

    Came back to try different dishes. Got the beef Chinese burger, braised beef noodle soup, sautéed…read morevegetables and xiao long bao. I liked the crunchy texture of the bread for the Chinese burger. It's on the spicier side. The braised beef noodle soup and sautéed vegetables were my favorite. The xiao long bao wasn't soupy but the dipping sauce they give is very good. Staff is very nice. There are quite a few tables for indoor seating.

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    Meow Rice Noodle

    Meow Rice Noodle

    4.5
    (186 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Hidden Gem in Alhambra - Finally Tried It After 4 Years of Driving By!…read more I've lived in Alhambra for the last 4 years and drove past this place almost every day, always assuming it was just another hot pot spot. It never looked super busy, so I kept putting it off. Big mistake--don't let that happen to you like it did to me! We finally went in and ordered a bunch: the Spicy Beef Shank Rice Noodle, Rattan Pepper Sliced Beef Rice Noodle, Popcorn Chicken, Sesame Balls, Popping Brown Sugar Rice Cake, Fried Milk Rolls, and Fried Taro Balls. Everything was outstanding. The noodles were amazing--fresh, chewy, with high-quality ingredients you can really taste in every bite. The broths had that perfect spicy kick without being overwhelming, and the beef was super tender. My wife and I couldn't stop eating; literally everything we tried was delicious. She especially loved the Fried Taro Balls--they were crispy outside, soft and flavorful inside. The sides/snacks were all hits too: the Popcorn Chicken was perfectly seasoned and crispy, the Sesame Balls and Popping Brown Sugar Rice Cake brought great texture and sweetness, and the Fried Milk Rolls were a fun surprise. Service was top-notch--shoutout to Icey, who took such great care of us. One of the best and most attentive experiences we've had in a while. If you're in Alhambra and love good food, do yourself a favor and stop in. You won't go wrong here--highly recommend! 5 stars all the way.

    Was craving rice noodles so decided to give this place a try as it's been on my radar. I think it…read morewas okay, but not as amazing as I expected. Menu option is kind of limited. I went with the tomato and sliced beef for $14.99. This came with bean sprouts, which I wasn't aware of, and there was a lot of bean sprouts inside - almost as much as there was rice noodle. Not a fan of bean sprouts but will eat if I need to, but in this case - it totally overwhelmed the dish. There also wasn't enough rice noodle for me. Everything else was good, but that kinda blew it for me. Also got the spicy soup with beef and tomatoes. This is more of a gentle burn in spice they slowly works its way up. It's good if you like spice. Restaurant wasn't too busy when we arrived but got a good amount of customers by the time we were leaving. Workers are friendly. Not sure if I'd be back though. Lots of street parking or a small lot to the side.

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    Peach oolong tea, listed as a Chapai Fruit Tea on their menu.

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