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Marugame Udon

4.2 (380 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Vera W.

If you're craving comforting Japanese noodles in the South Bay, Marugame Udon is always a solid choice. I stopped by their Torrance location recently and was reminded why this place is so popular. The cafeteria-style setup keeps things moving quickly, but you still get freshly made udon that tastes like it came straight out of a cozy spot in Japan. You walk down the line, choose your udon, then load up on tempura and sides -- dangerous in the best way. We ordered the basic Kaka udon and the classic Nikutama (beef and soft-boiled egg) and the broth was rich, slightly sweet, and deeply savory without being too heavy. The udon noodles were thick, chewy, and perfectly cooked -- that ideal bouncy texture that's hard to find elsewhere. The onsen egg melted beautifully into the broth, making every bite extra silky. Pro tip: don't skip the tempura. The shrimp tempura was light and crispy, not greasy at all, and the vegetable options (especially the sweet potato) were just as good. I also love that you can customize your bowl with green onions, tempura flakes, and sauces at the toppings station. The restaurant itself is clean, bright, and casual -- great for a quick lunch, low-key dinner, or even a solo meal. It does get busy during peak hours, but the line moves efficiently. Overall: affordable, filling, and consistently delicious. If you're in Torrance and want quality udon without the fuss, this spot definitely hits the mark. I'll absolutely be back.

April V.

Came last week & the food has always been good at all locations I've been. I feel like the soup is warmer here which I really like! This location seems to not have as many fried side add-ons but still good. I would substitute the gyoza next time

Mhae D.

Love the creamy udon rich, flavorful, and comforting! Service is quick, and the ambiance is so nice and relaxing. They even have a mini park outside for kids to play I really love kid-friendly spots like this!

Chicken Katsu Curry
Kelly T.

Food - always a 10/10! Curry udon, beef udon, and the chicken katsu bowl are all so delicious! It was my first time trying the curry bowl and it was really good! Udons are always a 10/10 there. The calamasi iced tea is also very refreshing and good! Service- excellent service! The guy in the cashier noticed my chicken katsu bowl was kinda lacking some curry sauce, he went ahead and added some without me even asking. Very attentive and nice staff! Ambiance- lots of seating, lots of parking as well.

Holy moly, they opened one of my favorite udon spots in Torrance!!!
Terri E.

My daughter was feeling sick and I asked her if she wanted ramen or udon noodles, which is her favorite. She opted for udon and I was super stoked to find Marugame Udon located in Torrance. Like when did they open this new location? Found out they opened two years ago, so still fairly new. My first time experiencing Marugame Udon was at their original location in Waikiki, Hawaii. It's almost like an udon version of Chipotle. Lol. We ordered our food online for pick up and it was ready quicker than anticipated. Love this option as it's super convenient ordered our food for pick up at 5:15 PM and it was ready at 5:05 PM. Arrived at the location, which is located in the Hannam Chain Supermarket Plaza in the corner. The spot was spacious and very clean. Typically, you can go up to the counter and order: 1. Choose your noodles. 2. Choose your tempura. 3. Choose your drink. 4. Pay at the cashier. 5. Customize your toppings. 6. Enjoy. Our order was ready at the takeout pick up area next to the cashier. There is also an area to grab utensils and sauces/toppings. The takeout containers kept the noodles separate from the broth, so the noodles were not soggy. Smart. I will say there was minimal beef broth, and curry sauce and wish there was a little bit more. My daughter ordered the beef udon which was quite delicious. The caramelized onions added a nice hint of sweetness to be udon dish. I got the curry udon and added fresh vegetables to my order and as usual the curry was tasty but didn't have enough sauce. I actually ended up adding some chicken broth to lighten the curry sauce and it was perfect. All in all, the udon noodles are always fresh and the flavors are done well. Love me some Marugame Udon!

Teriyaki Chicken Katsu Teriyaki! Yummmm
Carl P.

Today was a cold rainy day... what better place to grab a late afternoon after Christmas lunch! Marugame Udon is my go to for udon and tempura and their chicken teriyaki katsu bowl is awesome too! In particular I like the beef dashi udon and and of the rice bowls. Noodles are made fresh in house! Quick and friendly service, just keep in mind when you add tempura extras, the costs add up fairly quick.

Katsu Bowl on a dirty tray with semi raw egg whites....
Jennifer P.

This is probably the worst Marugame ive been to. Probably the dirtiest... We stopped by around 730 on a Sunday so maybe its a Sunday closing so they just wanted to get home. The lady who made our bowls was super friendly and nice. She was quick and we were out the line. However, the tables were absolutely disgusting and covered with liquid and food and our tray was probably NOT cleaned because we found egg whites when we didn't order eggs. Do I want to know how long the egg whites were sitting there? Probably not. There were a lot of staff working just literally standing in one spot and zoning out. Felt like they were getting ready to close for the day. The food itself was good, same as other locations. Parking is plenty. Located in a plaza. Nonetheless... Probably one of the dirtiest restaurant ive been to... NEVER again at this location. Really unsavory.

Cy A.

This is my first time trying the tamagotoji rice bowl and this is one of my favorite spots to visit when searching for Japanese food in Torrance! Not only does the restaurant have a cute playground for kids to play in, the place is also very cozy and comfortable. No problems with the staff, everyone was welcome to help and they were very friendly. I enjoyed being able to watch the food being made through the glass, it was an amazing experience. The only disappointment so far was that there wasn't many drink options. But otherwise, definitely coming again if I am craving udon. Both me and my uncle had a fun experiance trying out the restaurant! Thank you Marugame Udon for the experiance!

Sweet beef Udon Regular w squid/shrimp/Tamagoyaki
Hannah L.

Marugame always hits the spot if you're craving soup (esp after a climbing sesh just 5 min away). Around 1:30pm on a Sunday tho, it was busy! All the tables were taken, but luckily were able to snag a table for 5. The line was probably like 8 parties in deep, but it goes fast because they have an efficient system (similar to a factory line lol). Essentially the first step is to order what udon soup you'd like, what size, and if you want all the complimentary toppings (tempura flakes, green onions) or want to add any (spice ball, egg, etc). Then the tempura sides are self serve and they charge you at the end. -Beef, regular ($11.65): I'm actually not a big fan of the meat bc it's sweeter than I would like. I would just get the regular Kake next time Tempura squid has a slight chew to it, and the shrimp is fresh tasting. Dipped in the warm tempura sauce is perf! - BK, large ($7.29): Simple and tasty. Chicken Tempura is nothin special imo. My only gripe is that at this time, they're slow to stock on their tempura. There was only one or two of the ones that I wanted: squid, shrimp, tamago, and chicken. There wasn't any croquettes left tho. There are signs that state to let them know if what we wanted isn't out, but they were so busy.

Beef
Danielle F.

My favorite place in the South Bay to get some good food. I never feel to bloated after eating here! I love the cafeteria set up as it makes getting your food the smooth and fast. You can never go wrong coming and enjoying a nice bowl of udon no matter the weather!

Jakaria A.

Marugame Udon in Torrance is a must-try for udon lovers! Freshly made udon noodles are chewy and delicious Variety of broths and toppings, including my fave Nikutama with beef and onsen egg Tempura is crispy and flavorful, Service is friendly and fast, even during busy hours Atmosphere is cozy with indoor and outdoor seating, plus a small playground for kids Prices are reasonable, though some customers find them a bit pricey I'd give Marugame Udon 5/5 stars -

BK with chicken tempura
George N.

well price very low and great amount udon - not too fresh or lack press, West LA is much better Soup - great (BK) chicken tempura - too much salt... again for the price not bad

Another shot of the  beef Curry Nikutama
Louis P.

Stopped by on a weekend for early dinner. For those not familiar with Marugame Udon, its a Japanese chain with locations in Japan, hawaii other locations. Super popular in Honolulu. I love their concept. Its fresh made Udon Noodles. You pick your broth & toppings or select from their signature styles. Although noodles are not hand made, they are fresh made by machine then combined with the broth to serve. I tried the Curry Nikutama Sanuki style. It was delicious. Curry was mild, not bad at all. Fresh noodles, green onion and the boiled egg is the chefs kiss. Its walk-up counter with assembly line set up for personalization. No servers at table service. You order, pay and take your food. Like I said love the fast-and-fresh atomization. The Calamansi drink was delicious btw. Kind of random but yummy.

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Are there gluten free options for the udon noodles?

Unfortunately unless the flour is gluten free no. But you can call the restaurant to ask but that… Read more

Is it open yet?

Google now says March 11

When is the grand opening? Edit: google is now saying Feb. 26

According to FB, Feb 5

What dish are they known for?

Marugame the city is located in Kagawa Prefecture on the Island of Shikoku in Southern Japan. Marugame the eatery is known for its cafeteria-style service and open kitchen, specializing in a type of wheat udon noodles that are very popular in… Read more

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