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Marugame Udon

4.0 (889 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Kake udon with shrimp and potato croquette
Stella Y.

I love how fast and simple Marugame is! Came here for a quick solo lunch and got the kake ramen which was about a lunch size portion for a small. But don't underestimate it because it's still really filling. I picked the shrimp tempura and potato croquette which I put directly in my soup because I like when it absorbs the flavor of the soup but there's a container that you can get it on the side. I love the light, yet rich taste of the broth and the dipping sauce and spices you can get on the side to complement it. Overall my dish was under $12 which is a steal these days and I left full and happy!

Joseph T.

Friendly staff, quick service, plenty of seating and great food! They just started a value meal special that starts today!

Number 2 Beef bowl with soft boil egg and  sweet beef side. 2 Shrimp tempuras
Robert R.

We were waiting for cooler weather for some noodles. We had went here for some Udon and lucked out for the weather not being above 87". We had also lucked out and had dinner without a crowded restaurant. We had a few items like Katsu and a raw egg was well as Beef on the side of my Udon bowl. We lucked out cause it got really busy after we finished our dinner. The server/ Udon gal was super friendly and helpful. I liked the broth and the Katsu and tempura. The casual ambiance and chill vibes makes it my favorite Udon place.

Winnie L.

I haven't been here in a few years. Maybe more. But earlier this week we were craving cold udon, having come back from Hawaii, and did a Yelp search. Who knew they had it here . Ordered takeout since we were so tired after tennis. It was nice that they have a seperate door to pick up take out so while I waited on the curbside DD ran into pick up. Easy peasy. When we got home we immediately inhaled it. Loved how they separated the filling from the udon and packed the broth separately. Poached egg was creamy still and blended well with the beef and noodles. We came back again yesterday but wanted to actually dine in. There were no longer long lines from when we last dined in years ago. The line went smoothly and the lady was quick and efficient to take our orders and even gathered Hubs' take out rice bowl for later. The gal at the pick up windown was also proficient as her job and even telling me my clams and ginger udon had just ran out so she gave me a number for my table. The tempura station was always one of my favorites. They just ran out of imitation crab but we snagged the last shrimp tempura. Also got a sweet potato and my favorite, pumpkin . 4/5 crunchy not too oily and naturally sweet. No sauce needed We found a table right away which was wiped clean. DD was half way through her udon when mine barely arrived. After the first sip of broth, it quickly reminded me of why we haven't been back in so long. Warm soup vs piping hot. That's why. Fresh cooked clams and butter ginger melted into the broth was a nice change from the usual. The taste was great and flavorful. Clams were blanched nicely with a few unopened shells that I didn't eat. There was also a few with some sand inside which was expected for a fast foodie style place where clam is ordered. 3.5/5 The other downside from the overall dish for both of us was the over sprinkling of green onions. It left a literal bad taste in both our mouths. Clean restrooms. Overall, 3.5

Mary L.

Honestly, this is still my favorite Marugame Udon stop because it's so spacious and there's always seating available, even on a Sunday lunchtime hour these days. The FengShui is just so much better than other locations since the spot isn't directly facing the sun and you still get a good breeze walking inside. Staffs are decent and helpful as usual. Tempura is always a favorite here. Regular Nikutama Udon bowl with an egg is still affordable and fulfilling. This time, it felt like my regular bowl size had shrunk a bit, but the portions are still very slurpy good. Mushroom tempura and shrimp tempura plus the potato croquette is still legit and delicious. I have no complaints each time we stop by for a quick meal fix. Aisles are clean and organized. It's just not as crowded as it used to be anymore. The menu selections are surviving during high inflation times, especially for regular bowls under $15. I call it decent and affordable udon here. Adding another $1.50-$2.25 for each tempura item isn't too bad either. Very good. I'm still liking it here. Feels great inside and you can still sit comfortably outside. Worth it.

Clam ginger udon
Debbie F.

Delicious udon with handmade noodles on site. We loved the special of clams and ginger tonight. Broths are delicious and so many topping choices

Janet T.

We came here for a quick dinner. Service was fine. All went well. Udon is chewy as expected. Everything was delicious. Plenty of seats at 8:30pm.

Erly G.

Marugame is a great place to have brunch, lunch or dinner. Locally owned chain restaurant in the bay. This one is located in the City Center Bishop Ranch complex. They provide hand crafted udon bowls, tempura and beverages from a theater kitchen thus allowing diners to watch while food is prepared. There is a building right across the street designated for parking as well as underground. We frequent this location because it's conveniently located close to the freeway and has a Tesla charging station just across the complex. They offer a wide variety of Ramen, rice plates, tempura and udon menu. Ordering can be done by the designated window. You can order from the menu and can customize your order based on what's available for add ons. Don't be intimidated by the long lines because it moves fast. Get a table and line up or simply have someone in your party save the table. In the 2 times we've been there, line wasn't long. We have tried the following on the menu: Curry Nikutama Shrimp Tempura Vegetable Tempura Tonkatsu Udon Teriyaki Chicken katsu Premium Tendon It's not gourmet food but definitely worth the price and time. April 2026

Bolognese with udon noodles
Wil G.

The food was great and the service by Michael was excellent! It was our family's first time here and we will be back! Thank you very much for the lovely first time experience here. The restaurant was spotless, super clean or very organized. Come and check them out.

Nikutama udon - good noodles, egg and broth but a miss on the beef and toppings (Feb 2026)
Alan G.

This is our second time here for dinner p and having eaten at the ones in Waikiki Hawaii, Los Angeles, and other places, I was hopeful that it would meet the mark. On the positive side: - Some interesting seasonal menu options - Efficient ordering process - Same high quality udon noodles - Good soft boiled egg - Bright, generally clean eating area - Easy self-serve station for sauces and drinks and utensils (although it was pretty messy) On the negative side: - The beef was chewy and only lukewarm - The tempura bits were too big, cold and greasy - The sliced green onions look like they had been sitting out uncovered - The fried items under the heat lamps were not cooked or kept warm properly--the shrimp and croquettes were over fried and the zucchini was limp and soggy So overall, this Marugame Udon missed the mark. With some additional attention though, I believe it can reach the standard I've been fortunate to experience elsewhere

Cheese katsu udon w/ tempura flakes on top
Anne T.

Always hits the spot! Lots of space during the off meal times. Love that the green onion and tempura flake toppings are self serve!

Yoon K.

We came in a Sunday on Father's Day as soon as they opened, so there was no line. The open kitchen is awesome. The staff were all very friendly and it was fun to choose a variety of food and they were all very good. The udon noodles were very fresh! I liked how they had signs by the condiment section explaining the different sauces/side dressings. There's lots of seating available for parties of all sizes. Would recommend!

Beef Tomatama
Chastity V.

Fresh udon served quickly & self-serve tempura makes for a satisfying and comforting lunch! There was a cafeteria-style line where you order and pick up your udon and serve yourself fresh tempura before sitting down, but it moved quickly just after 12pm on a Tuesday. I opted for the Beef Tomatama (4/5) on the seasonal menu in December, which had a rich tomato curry that paired well with the fresh udon. I also tried the shrimp tempura (4/5) which was good but would have been better if it was freshly fried. There's plenty of seating, though the tables were a little dirty. There is also outdoor seating.

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Ask the Community - Marugame Udon

Is all your broth made with pork?

They have a vegan tan tan that is purely vegetarian broth

Are there any birthday specials?

Not that are listed on the menu.

Do they have Ume musubi or salmon musubi at this location similar to their Hawaiian location?

No musubi like the Hawaii menu sadly.

Can anyone PLEASE tell me who the artist is for their awesome wallpaper art? I seriously want my wall to look like the art.

Are any of the tempura sides such as the potato croquette vegan? thanks for the helpful response Michael, I'll probably will go to that salad place, probably won't run into idiots like you there :)

Yes, they have a vegan udon, but I don't think any of the tempura sides are vegan, I think the batter that is used is made with egg.

Do they have vegan broth options?

Yes!

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Ukai Japanese Bistro

Ukai Japanese Bistro

4.3(606 reviews)
1.2 mi
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It's been a while since I've given Ukai a review so it's time to review again. Sushi is good…read more Portion sizes are decent. Service is great. I am allergic to shellfish so as much as I'd like to try their many sushi rolls, my choices were limited to sashimi or nigiri or meat dishes. I couldn't order a California roll because they mix real crab with imitation crab. That's a bonus! Too bad for me through. I ordered: Salmon Skin Hand Roll: Flavorful and the salmon skin has some meat on it. Definitely recommend! Hamachi Nigiri: Tasty My son ordered a combo dinner with Tonkatsu and Spicy Tuna roll. It came with miso soup, salad and rice. Nice size and everything tasted delicious. Ukai still looks exactly the same as before. So glad they're still here after so many years.

So Disappointed…read more Man, this place used to be the spot for me. I've been coming to Ukai Japanese Bistro for a while and it was always one of my go-to places for lunch, which is why the recent changes are honestly pretty disappointing. The lunch/dinner menu has gone up by well over 25-30%?, and unfortunately, I just don't feel like the food matches the new prices. The food seemed noticeably less fresh than I remembered, and overall the experience just didn't have the same quality it used to. I've also heard they recently switched owners, so maybe that explains some of the changes, but either way, the huge jump in price feels hard to justify when the quality seems to have gone in the opposite direction. It's a shame because I genuinely used to love this place and would recommend it without hesitation. At the current prices, though, I'm not sure I can say the same anymore. Hopefully they can bring back some of what made this place special.

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Ukai Japanese Bistro - Happy hour menu

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Combo Sashimi

Bamboo Sushi - Kaleidoscope

Bamboo Sushi

3.9(547 reviews)
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I dislike Japanese food because I'm vegetarian and there's only a few common options and there's no…read morecreativity from most places around vegetarian options. However I really enjoyed the options here while the wife and kids enjoyed their sashimi which they said was ultra fresh and sweet. A lot of spicy options though and they use jalapeño water to make some of their cocktails which is interesting but not my preference. Service was excellent and we enjoyed our time celebrating our son's birthday. Would love to comes back often for regular meals and not just celebrations.

We come here every time we have a Resy credit because it's really easy to use. Got the miso cod,…read morethe tofu with a side salad, and 4 nigiri orders, as well as a yuzu lemonade for about $122 total. Came on a Sunday evening for dinner around 5:30pm ish. - Food was decent - the miso cod comes with a mandarin orange flavor that I didn't hate. But I think it did kind of overpower the cod and for me it felt like I was drinking an orange flavored soup, and eating the mandarin oranges, and the cod was like a side-piece. the cod pieces also felt kind of small - I did enjoy the nigiris - but the ones that had jalepeno on top were extremely spicy - so I might skip those next time - My husband's tofu was pretty good especially because he was trying to eat a little better this night. Service - was randomly pretty slow this night - I wasn't sure if it was because they were really busy or if we were hidden in like the front corner of the restaurant - but I found myself wanting more water multiple times. Also I think there were young friends of a hostess eating next to us, and it was kind of distracting and surprising that the hostess kept leaving her post at the door to socialize with her friends? I personally don't mind because I'm nosy and love the tea, but I think I was surprised because the vibe of this restaurant seems to be aiming for something more upscale? And this kind of vibe doesn't really reflect that. They also unfortunately did not have the oysters that we ordered. Overall, wasn't as stellar of an experience as we've had previously.

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Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace

Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace

3.6(163 reviews)
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A hidden gem in Castro Valley!…read more I don't know if this place is actually a hidden gem or if everyone already knows about it, but it's become one of my favorite spots in Castro Valley. If you're in a rush and want something healthier than the usual fast food, this place is a great option. I've been coming here at least once a week for the past few months, sometimes twice, and the food has always been fresh and high quality. I'm not always in the mood to sit down at a restaurant and risk getting stuck waiting for the bill when I have places to be. Here, I can grab something quick, sit at one of their new outdoor tables and enjoy a good meal before picking up my son from school. Their new poke bowl station makes it even better. You can build your own bowl right from the kiosk, and there are plenty of fresh options. My son is vegetarian, and I always have them make him a fresh avocado roll. It's never taken more than a couple of minutes. The staff is consistently friendly, the prices are reasonable, and they have a surprisingly generous rewards program. It's a bummer to see their Yelp rating isn't higher, but it looks like many of the lower reviews came during their soft opening or when they were first getting started. I can't speak to how things were back then, but businesses need time to work out the kinks. Based on my experience over the last few months, I've got nothing but good things to say. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Castro Valley and want fresh, quality food without the wait of a sit-down restaurant!

Not bad for a store to sell packaged sushi you can take home. Beats me going to other stores and…read moresit down restaurants. Parking can be hard to find especially since it is located in a busy area but once you find a spot it takes less than 15mins to pick and choose your food. I came here a bit late so the many options were already sold out but was able to buy whatever that was left. Good selection from onigiri, musubi, to sashimi platters. I got a couple of rolls but the California roll is a bit pricy compared to other stores. Usually Cali rolls are about half the cost of the regular sushi rolls like cherry blossoms. Overall quality is great, price is reasonable. I loved the mango salmon. Def will be back!

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Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace - Salmon sashimi poké bowl on a bed of daikon radish. I also topped it with orange tobiko. Purrrrrr.....

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Salmon sashimi poké bowl on a bed of daikon radish. I also topped it with orange tobiko. Purrrrrr.....

Mad For Sushi - Good food, bad service

Mad For Sushi

4.0(426 reviews)
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The ambiance is beautiful and clean. The restrooms are also nice and comfortable…read more If you want variety of dishes, please spend a little more for the premium menu. You will not regret it. The staff are very hospitable and friendly. Don't be afraid to ask questions about the menu. Lots of free parking. Do make reservations for 5 or more people so that you can get a nice location and a long table. You will need a lot of room for the food and drinks. Enjoy your experience! My family and I have been here more than 3x last year. I plan to come back this year to celebrate anything that comes to my mind.

If I had to describe this restaurant in one sentence, I honestly couldn't name a single thing that…read morewas worth recommending. First of all, Yelp should do something about restaurants begging customers for reviews. People come here based on those ratings, spend a lot of money, and end up with an experience like this. I genuinely don't understand how this place has such high reviews. Normally, even at a bad restaurant, there's at least one dish that's decent. Here, there wasn't a single item I would order again. The nigiri was served at room temperature, which immediately raised concerns. The sushi rolls had an unpleasantly sticky rice texture that completely ruined the bite. Almost every appetizer tasted like frozen, pre-packaged food, and even those weren't prepared well. The shrimp tempura was overcooked and the shrimp was tough. The takoyaki had no flavor at all. The fried dumplings were soggy instead of crispy. The kappa roll and avocado roll looked nothing like the photos. They were ridiculously oversized, almost as if they were trying to fill people up with rice instead of making good ingredients. They honestly looked unappetizing before I even took a bite. The udon was simply bad. The soba was even worse--it had a sour, spoiled taste. I took one sip of the broth and immediately spat it out. The service issue wasn't the server's fault. The restaurant had only one server handling an all-you-can-eat operation, so every dish took forever to arrive, and even getting the check took an incredibly long time. Finally, the restroom smelled so terrible that it completely killed what little appetite I had left. It was difficult to even walk inside because of the odor. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. It wasn't just disappointing--it was a complete waste of money.

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Mad For Sushi - The sushi quality is very good and provides good portion.

The sushi quality is very good and provides good portion.

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Marugame Udon - japanese - Updated October 2026

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