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Marugame Udon

4.1 (402 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Dogs allowed
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Potato Croquette, pumpkin  , sweet potato
Stacey A.

Finally got to try this place out. We came on a Saturday around 430p. It wasn't crowded and we were able to take our time deciding what to get. First you order at the counter, then you move onto the tempura bar where you can pick different fried items to add to your entree. These items are an additional cost. Then after that you pay. I got the nikutama which is one of their best sellers which comes with beef and a soft boiled egg. I loved the taste of the beef and the broth was really delicious. Noodles were cooked to my liking. I wanted to love the tempura bar but I wasn't a fan of my tempura being cold. I prefer it being hot and fresh and since it was just sitting there it got cold after a while. I will definitely be back to have more udon. But maybe skip the tempura bar unless they have an option in which I can order it fresh. Restaurant was spacious and clean. Bathrooms were clean as well.

Large Cheese Katsu Tomatama Udon
Joy C.

This is our second time coming to this Marugame location (almost two years later!). The line went by quick, we came at the rush but the staff moved very efficiently through orders. We tried their new item the Cheese Katsu Tomatama udon. The broth was flavorful and thick; it had some sweetness with a kick of spice. The katsu was really crispy and felt freshly fried. The katsu is a pork katsu! The cheese is a cheese sauce mixed with egg. Definitely a more interesting udon dish -- felt reminiscent of a play on tomato and egg dish! We also got the curry nikutama udon which is a classic and my fave! Nothing unusual, the curry soup was thick and had lots flavor especially with the toppings (tempura flakes and green onion). They have a lot of beef in the large portion too! The gyudon was packed to the brim with rice and a lot of beef! They had the sauce on the side and asked us what we preferred. I'd rec getting it on the side in case you're not a fan then you can just not eat it! There's a ton of seating inside and outside! Would definitely recommend coming here and they have different seasonal menu items so always something new and fun to eat :)

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Annie K.

On my way to an appointment this place caught my eye. I was famished so I decided to stop in. It was my first time here so I went with their most popular bowl, the Nikutama, loaded with braised beef, tenkasu, green onions, and a soft onsen egg. The noodles are thick, chewy, and clearly made fresh. Broth is clean and dashi-forward. Solid bowl. I also got a spam musubi. It was fine, but the spam-to-rice ratio was not enough in my option. The tempura add-on bar is genuinely a nice touch. Crab meat, cheese, sausage, gyoza, pumpkin, sweet potato, zucchini, potato croquette, chicken katsu, all ranging from about $1.99 to $4.99 per item. Lots of ways to build out your bowl. Service was fast and friendly, Japanese pop in the background, low-key atmosphere. It's a good spot. Not destination dining, but absolutely worth a stop if you're nearby and want something warm and fresh.

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!

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.

Where they cook
Yvonne K.

Marugame is a great place to have udon. The vibe is very modern and the food fresh but the service was average. In all marugame is a great place to go and get dinner.

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

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.

Number 1, size large
John P.

Came through on a sunny afternoon and this meal totally hit the spot. The food was awesome, decent portions of flavorful seasoned meat with udon, a perfectly soft-boiled egg, fresh green onions, and just the right spicy kick. The crispy tempura shrimp on the side was golden and addictive. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying. Service was quick and friendly. The outdoor patio vibe is super chill too, bright red chairs, plenty of seating, and nice open views. Perfect casual spot.

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!

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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… 

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… 

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Pasta Stories

Pasta Stories

4.4(94 reviews)
2.2 mi
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Free WiFi

Note: I'm pretty sure this is a cashless business--there was no cash register, and the tablet…read moreordering system didn't offer a cash payment option. I like this place. Sometimes you crave a quick pasta meal but think your only choice is a sit-down restaurant. Pasta Stories is a fast-casual spot in the Tokyo Central food court. The process is simple: step up to the counter; order and pay on a tablet device; and grab a seat in the food court. They'll call you when your meal is ready. I tried the "Osaka," spaghetti with Wagyu beef meat sauce. The pasta was al dente, and the sauce was flavorful but lighter than most restaurants--less salty, with more subtle flavors. Browsing the menu, you'll find all the meals competitively priced compared to fast-food combos. However, each bowl is made to order and leans more toward scratch cooking than the processed fare you'd get at a fast-food restaurant. One last thing: I tend to avoid ordering pasta to go because if the kitchen isn't careful, ithe pasta keeps cooking and soaking up moisture during the commute. That's not a problem here. When they know it's a takeout order, they adjust their cooking and package the pasta nicely. The bottom line is you won't end up with soggy pasta when you get home.

Pasta Stories is a food stand located inside Tokyo Central at Pacific Coast Hwy & Hawthorne (close…read moreto Rolling Hills Estates). Each pasta is inspired by a different region of Japan and this is one of the few places in Los Angeles / Orange County that serves fast casual Japanese pasta. [Parking]: Plenty of parking spots within the parking plaza. [Ordering]: Customers place an order via a kiosk and pick up their order at the counter. [Menu]: The most classic pasta is Napolitan Spaghetti (Yokohama). Yelp's top highlighted dishes are Wagyu Beef (Osaka), Seafood Pasta (Ehime), and Matcha Cream (Kyoto). *** "Kyoto" Matcha Cream (Chicken - $15.50) & "Osaka" American Wagyu Beef Meat Sauce ($15.50): I personally liked Kyoto better than Osaka as the Kyoto pasta tasted a bit creamier with the matcha cream. Osaka was not bad, but it was not my favorite flavor profile. Each portion was just right so don't expect any leftovers to bring back home. *** Honestly I can see myself revisiting here and cycling through their menu. A solid Japanese pasta spot for anyone to stop by without breaking the bank.

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Sodam Boba & Poke Cafe - Mango Fruit Tea

Sodam Boba & Poke Cafe

4.8(215 reviews)
1.5 mi
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I was really excited to see that they offered Onigirazu and Okinawa style musubis, because I love…read moreboth of these items but they're not really offered anywhere close to me. The only place that does okinawa musubi that I knew of is in koreatown, and I don't know of any spots that does onigirazu in LA. The okinawa style musubi was amazing and monstrously thick, thicker than some burgers I've had. I really enjoyed the shrimp tempura onigirazu as well, and will definitely be back to try the other varieties. I once traveled for 40 min in New York to try out a spot that also had shrimp tempura onigirazus, but they were only sold prepackaged and cold, so it's such a bonus to have them made fresh. Owners were extremely friendly and offered a large cup of cold water when I picked up my food which is a god send in this heat wave we've been experiencing. This is such a friendly and affordable mom and pop shop, and my platonic ideal of a restaurant. I would be a regular here at least twice a week if I was a resident, I'm jealous of the locals that can frequent this gem anytime they want.

I love finding hidden gems like this and supporting small businesses!…read more It's a small place and tables are limited but portions are very generous and the quality was good. I was especially surprised how good the salad was in the poke. Normally poke places just throw some veggies and call it a day but Sodam really made the effort to make the entire plate elevated. Although limited staff, the cashier was still attentive and asked if I needed anything or water which I appreciated very much. It seems like most people order online so I will try that next time!

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Sodam Boba & Poke Cafe - We are selling Onigiri (Okinawa style with Spam and egg) for $4.99. It's big and delicious for the price! Give it a try! Thank you!

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We are selling Onigiri (Okinawa style with Spam and egg) for $4.99. It's big and delicious for the price! Give it a try! Thank you!

Ryla - Korean Spare Ribs

Ryla

4.3(598 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Really enjoyed our meal at Ryla! The ambiance strikes a great balance: lively enough for a date…read morenight or dinner with friends, but quiet enough to actually have a conversation. The service was good. From the second I walked in the host greeted me and offered to seat me at my table even though my friends hadn't arrived yet. Once we were all seated, we ordered cocktails and a few initial starter food items, which came out promptly. I got the Herby Bangkok for my cocktail and it was well balanced and tasty. My friends got the sichuan opera and the mango sticky rice. Both of these were great as well. The sichuan opera was quite spirit forward with the mezcal. And the mango sticky rice tasted delightful, however, we thought it would be a bit more milky in taste considering it had mango clarified with milk in it. The Hokkaido milk bread was a standout. So fluffy, with the perfect touch of sea salt on top, and the tobiko nori spread added such delicious umami flavor. The Korean spare ribs were another favorite. Wow, no notes. Juicy, tender and packed with flavor. Don't miss these! We also loved the Hokkaido scallop roll, especially the combination of truffle and yuzu. The black truffle fried rice was so good I could have eaten the entire bowl myself. The seasonal corn special felt like their take on elote and was excellent, too. The karaage came with a dipping sauce that I believe was black sesame, which complemented it nicely. The yellowtail sashimi was good, with generously sized cuts, though it didn't feel particularly unique. The golden beet salad was light and refreshing, and while the goat cheese mousse was a little more watery than I would have liked, the flavors were still tasty. We finished with the matcha tiramisu, which was delicious. There were plenty of dishes I'd happily come back for, especially those ribs, the milk bread and the fried rice!

This place was delicious! I was craving some Asian fusion, and this is definitely the place to go…read more We indulged in the lobster roll, the pork buns, and the fried rice. No notes. Every bite I had was flavorful and rich. I enjoyed every bit of this meal! The vibe inside is super cool and chic. The lighting is nice, and the service was great. They did a great job. You can tell how much work they put into each dish. Presentation was beautiful, very elegant. Kim did a great job as our waitress!

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Ladybug Café - Chicken katsu

Ladybug Café

4.4(523 reviews)
4.3 mi
•$$

Why has no one told me about this gem??…read more As soon as you enter the restaurant, it feels like your grandparents home. I mean that as a compliment, follow my train of thought now. There is so much love, so much heart that is put into the food. Additionally, the amount of food is coma sending. I finished the food and was so ready to take a nap in the warm weather. It's literally like eating grandma's food when youre a young child. The spicy tuna came out first and we were shocked at how delicious the fish was. There wasn't a lot of rice which I appreciated and that fish had a bit of a kick. Pair that with some wasabi shoyu and you're tasting some real goodness. The spam musubi was solid with the furikake. My only gripe was that it had a bit too much rice which could have been better balanced with a thicker slice of spam. Regardless, it was solid. Now the star was the chicken combo. Boy oh boy, that Ladybug Fried Chicken was amazing. The batter had so much flavor and added to the juicy chicken. Pair that with you salad and mac salad.. oh my.. youre tasting a slice of Heaven! Fair warning, there is some grinded celery in the mac salad, so if youre allergic then let them know. Otherwise, that aroma of celery added so much depth to the mac. I can't emphasize enough, there is so much love in the food and the servers take gooooood care of you. It was also amazing to see how much attention to detail the owners put in the restaurant. There is ladybug decor all throughout the place and hand drawn papers from customers. It was really neat to see how much love they receive from their customers.

location has their own parking lot quite an expansive menu…read morewhich is great for the whole family classic Hawaiian Japanese favorites available all indoor seating dishes are made fresh and are seasoned nicely the loco moco could use more gravy but the patty is seasoned too service is good they do give you privacy place is good for groups too fixed service charge for large parties

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Beef stew

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Taishi Hainan Chicken - Mixed chicken plate, half fried, half Hainan with ginger, garlic rice

Taishi Hainan Chicken

4.4(1.4k reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

This place is a gem. It's a small location with big flavors. Location is always neat and clean…read more We've taken our food to go and we have dined in. When you dine in they bring metal cups with an icy cold carafe of cold water to your table. Customer service is efficient. The person behind the counter is very soft spoken and gives you a slight smile but gets your order correct every time. Hands down so don't argue with me they have the absolute BEST orange chicken. It has a slight crunch on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside. The orange sauce is perfection. It has a great balance of salty and sweet without being overly sweet like an orange candy. It's not tart and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. They put the right amount of sauce so it is not drenched. Pair it with the garlic rice and the salad that crops and fresh no dressing is even needed. Order this and you will be happy. The regular white rice is good too! The Zapp chicken is crunchy, juicy and spicy. I normally cannot eat spicy but this one is perfect. Since my 24 year old son told me about this restaurant I've been here four times in the past month. Simply delicious!!!

Looking for a light, clean lunch, we ended up here for some Hainan chicken. It's a casual cafe…read morewhere you can order at the kiosk or with the worker. I was a little skeptical since they also serve a variety of other Asian dishes, including ramen, pho, and teriyaki. We went around 11am on a Sunday, and the place was empty. We grabbed a booth, and our food arrived shortly after. I shared a mixed plate of original and fried Hainan chicken for about $16. Unfortunately, this was far from traditional Hainan chicken. The original was essentially boiled chicken that was dry, had no skin, and flavorless. The fried chicken was better, with more flavor and a nice crispy batter, but still not what you'd typically associate with Hainan chicken. At least the meat was lean. The rice was decent, with just a hint of chicken broth flavor. It was served with sweet chili and some hoisin mixture (I think) rather than the traditional dipping sauces. Overall, the dish was good, but missed the mark for me. They might be better off marketing it under a different name because this wasn't the Hainan chicken I was looking for. I'd probably look elsewhere if that's what you're craving.

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Taishi Hainan Chicken - Check Out

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Taishi Hainan Chicken - Mixed Hainan Chicken Rice

Mixed Hainan Chicken Rice

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