Finally got to try Marugame Udon. This place is quite legit and they have really good Udon. They are located right across from the skytrain. Super convenient location. I got the beef udon and two tempera. As a tip get the daishi soy sauce to dip your tempera in. It is way better than the tempura sauce. The beef udon was very delicious and it comes with a good portion of beef in the udon. Everything is made upon ordering. The place is somewhat like food court style. You order and they make it in front of you and you head over to grab your tempura or sides and then you head off to the till to pay. It is a very efficient system. The place is clean and has a good amount of seating. I highly recommend coming here for lunch. They also have late night special for those partying out late and are hungry. read more

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Food: The udon is really good, and the quality is pretty reliable! I've had the entire menu and you can't really go wrong, it really just depends on your mood. It does remind me of the udon I've had Japan. They could be a little more generous on the green onions, but that's just my personal preference! Service: It kind of feels like a cafeteria, and like I previously mentioned it's similar to what I've had in Japan. It's really quick and efficient which is nice. Ambiance: Casual, and clean as well. Not too loud. But definitely better than a fast food place. For this kind of place, it's as good as it gets. 4 stars - extremely solid and reliable place, it's just not a 5 stars for me because it doesn't blow my mind or anything. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Not a fair comparison. What do I mean by that? I've been to the one in Honolulu eons ago multiple times. That is the one that set the bar of expectations for me. I went there for lunch and breackfast. Yes, breakfast. This one is the first outpost in Vancouver and I waited until the hype died down. That said, I also went to another similar knock off in Seattle. It's called U:Don - not a typo. U:Don. Look it up. It's in the University Area. Aside from all of that, this location in Vancouver lacks the crazy line up you would see in Honolulu. ***That, is the giveaway.*** The food turns over faster. The concept is the same. Cafeteria set up. Grab a tray and plates and get your food in the line up. Then pay. Then seat yourself. I came on a quiet Saturday mid day. No lines, lots of seating. The udon texture was good. A bit of chew. Disappointment in the chicken karaage. It was not good. Definitely have had better. It was luke warm too. That pretty much sums up the rest of the food that you choose from under the heat lamps. Only the zucchini tempura was semi hot. Everything else was luke warm. The pumpkin squash coquette what the best of the lot in terms of taste. So how to rate? Likely the food will be better when there's a crowd. That way it turns over faster and is prepared on the spot, instead of sitting under a heat lamp. That's the trade off from waiting in line. Those are your options. Choose wisely and temper your expectatons. Pro tip. Park at International Village for free if you register and take a five min walk. Or take the train. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I came here to try the new udon that comes with garlic butter and clam! The butter was really good and actually paired really well with the soup and noodles. I do think that the food is a bit salty here, but it's good value and service is very quick. This is one of the few places I've been to that does cafeteria-style dining, so it's great for a casual meal. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Huge restaurant. Quick to place and get your order cafeteria-style. Bus your own table afterwards. The udon and rice bowl I got looked almost identical and pretty much tasted the same. I would recommend the rice bowl with the beef and egg, as it was less salty than the udon bowl. I wished the udon broth was hotter. Seemed like it got cool pretty quick after I sat down, which was not great as it was super cold outside and I was hoping to get some warmth in me. As with most restaurants that sell tempura items, you and your clothes will leave smelling like food for the rest of the night and into the morning. Rewards program offered. read more

Marugame Udon - Counter where you can get utensils and sauce - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Yummy! The curry udon was very tasty along with the temperas and chicken karaage. This place has a cool setup. We walk in, similar to a cafeteria. We would grab a tray and order the types of udon we want. Then we would grab any additional temperas along the way. The at the end, we just pay for our food. The staffs were very helpful and friendly. The udons were very rich in the curry flavor. read more

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Just some quick updates and hints: - large bowl js probably too large for most people if you also get a whole bunch of tempura, you will be too full - there are two kinds of egg you can get to add on, onsen (poached), or the regular half soft boiled egg - there is also a tempura egg. It's not bad! - the tempura is quite good and quite filling too. - the tan tan comes with beef snd and an egg, but the other noodles are more basic - I got the Kitsune which comes with tofu skin, it's really good. read more

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Came back again after some time and boy was i impressed. After watching a Xmas show at Queen E Theatre, felt hungry and cold as it was raining. Looking for a ramen place with some friends and i remembered marugame was just around the corner. More variety now and they provide free water. I had to try the chicken katsu curry and rice , and beef udon bowl, and shrimp and fish cake tempura, as well as the tempura egg. Food came quick and hot. Very hearty on a cold rainy night. The egg was runny when i took a bite . The tempuras were crispy. Udon was done right and al dente. Broth was flavourful. The chicken katsu curry tasted so good. The curry so rich and hearty. Even at regular size, i feel it was enough. Service was quick and they even have a sign saying if you want fresh tempura, just say so and they will fry up a new batch. Place was clean and bright. Tables were cleared quick as well as the tray recycling area. Would repeat when in the area for sure read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Tasty noodle soup that's affordable and fast. The experience is easy and streamlined. You line up, order, they pour broth into noodles, put it on a tray and slide down to the tempura area, choose tempura (or not), then pay and find yourself a seat. I like the regular #2 Beef Udon for a classic noodle soup. Also a fan of #10 Tan Tan Udon. Casual place inside and turnover is high. You should have no trouble finding a table even when there's a huge line outside. Udon noodles are made fresh in house. They're chewy and delicious. You can watch them making noodles while you're waiting in line, and you can see all the bags of imported flour. There's a paid parking lot down the block, but this is more convenient coming from the Skytrain or before a Canucks game etc. read more

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Marugame is a great place for a quick and affordable bite. It's a cafeteria style restaurant where you'll be able to pick your own tempera. The service is quick and the employees are all friendly. This place is affordable but also can get expensive depending on how many different types of tempera you get. The tempera ranges in price from $1.99 - $4 (I believe). The udon itself is affordable as the basic one is only $6.49 by itself! Their handmade udon has the perfect chew and is such a comfort meal. I got the regular size udon and it definitely is filling especially if you get some tempera on the side as well. There's a water station where you can get some sauce on the side as well to dip your tempera. read more

Marugame Udon - Regular Nikutama udon warm, large Chicken katsu curry udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Conveniently located by Stadium Chinatown skytrain station. Taste was good but everything was lukewarm or cold - not ideal when you want to enjoy a bowl of noodle soup on a cold winter night. Reasonably priced. read more

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If you're looking for a quick and affordable meal around downtown, I recommend Marugame Udon. Although not as good as its Honolulu location, I am still grateful to have it in Vancouver. There is ample seating and the service is quick making it a great lunch spot or pre event meal. I ate here when it first opened and again when it was less busy. I think it has gotten better since opening. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

really affordable meals with delicious flavour. The vibe is like a food court or a cafeteria, you order at the beginning then slide a tray down as they serve you the meals. Essentially Udon as fast food. There's some extra bits of add ons you can grab other stuff from a hot area. Service was fast as it's just a cafeteria style line up. I liked the meal and there's spacious seating area with a little grassy garden area to look out at, unique for downtown Vancouver. read more

Marugame Udon - Udon with beef and BK base. One piece of hot chicken. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food:1.5/3 Service: 0.5/1 Ambiance: 1/1 I have come here a couple times, and I will say that Marugame Udon is an interesting experience. I appreciate that you can see them hand-make the noodles fresh and the cafeteria-style line-up where you make your selection of how you want to have your noodles and being able to pick up add-ons is pretty unique. That being said, that uniqueness doesn't translate into good food. The udon dishes themselves are pretty bland and nothing special at all. You're also expected to take care of yourself the whole time from getting condiments (quite the hassle when you're carrying a tray full of stuff, and the communal condiment area is pretty messy) to seating yourself, to the clean-up afterwards. It really is a cafeteria experience and you don't really get any "service" after buying your food. So overall a novel experience that you don't get in very many places and a good concept. Definitely not good enough for me to crave and come back for the food itself though. read more

Finally got a chance to try this place without having to stand outside for an hour. Took about a year for the lineups to die down. Parking here sucks. There's a SkyTrain station (Stadium) nearby though. As there were no signs or directions, I walked in and bungled the entire experience like a clueless tourist. So I'll save you some trouble with the directions below. FYI this establishment is more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. 1. There are 3 sets of doors. Walk into the R set (by the giant lantern inside, close to Beatty). The other (L, middle) sets which go into the seating area are actually exits. Yes this matters, as there's also a railing separating the ordering section. You can thank me later. 2. Grab a tray (and a "sides" plate if needed), and order your (udon) bowl. Place said tray onto the big red sticker on the kitchen window ledge. Wait for the staff to cook the udon and place the bowl on the tray. 3. Move the tray onto the cafeteria style rails and slide it down to the "sides" station. Grab whatever tempura or sides onto the sides plate. Also load up on the tempura flakes section. There's a pile. 4. Slide along the rails to the cashier station and pay. 5. Go to the station around the corner from the cashier, and grab some water and toppings (chili bits, dipping sauce etc.). Add to tray as needed. 6. Find an empty table and enjoy your meal. 7. Go to the garbage station and sort the empty/dirty dishes as needed. With all that out of the way, the place is pretty decent. It's no frills, but gets the job done. I guess my only question would be how long the tempura pieces have been sitting on display. Pricing is reasonable. Portion size is a wee bit small, but not a dealbreaker. Staff are friendly and helpful too. Yeah I wouldn't mind coming back at some point. Recommended. read more

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Bad quality of food, meat is overly greasy and fat, Cafeteria style, table and chairs are not cleaned after customers used, next customer had to clean the table themselves. There are other places better than this place! Don't waste your money, time and calories on this place! read more

Vancouver BC, June 22, 2025. Convenient to the Stadium-Chinatown metro, Marugame Udon is a terrific place to get a tasty, somewhat healthy, fast, and well-priced meal when you're on the go. My husband and I were slow to order at the counter as we were unfamiliar with some of the offerings, but we ultimately decided on (1) the #6, Curry Nikutama Udon (regular, CAD$13.99, about US$10.17), (2) the Chicken Katsu Curry Don, served over rice (also, $13.99, and (3) a Zucchini Tempura spear (CAD$1.99, about US$1.45). My husband enjoyed his bowl, which he described as tender sliced beef on top of a hot and savory homemade soup broth. My katsu curry had a chicken cutlet on top. Both were topped with fresh green onions. The zucchini tempura was tasty but could've used some salt. Both of us would've liked if our dishes included vegetables, but that may not be authentic or we may not have ordered the right dishes. The restaurant is cafeteria style wherein you move with your tray along the front counter leading to the cash register. The staff kept the line moving in an efficient manner in spite of the steady stream of patrons. At check-out, we were offered ice cream for only CAD$1 with each bowl purchase but we declined. The restaurant was clean, and has plentiful tables and chairs, as well as a table with sauces and water. One tip: if you arrive after 8 pm through closing, you can get 2 shrimp tempura, a bowl,of regular kake udon, and a coke for only CAD$9.99. Finally, I learned later that Marugame Udon is a franchise so you may be able to get this Japanese goodness without a trip to Vancouver! read more

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Cozy night in Vancouver with a bowl of steaming hot udon from Marugame. A taste from Honolulu Marugame right here in this city! We usually eat here before heading to Vancouver Canucks game. The lines now better a bit now which is great! The service is quick! Once you get to the front line and order for udon, pick up a tray and tell the staff your order. Before paying, you will see more snacks eg. tempura shrimp, tempura zucchini, gyoza etc... before paying your order. The hard part, trying not to spill the udon soup while finding a table. :) The restaurant is very spacious, clean and bright. There is station where you can get water, utensils etc... Heading back to Hawaii next month and will be back to Marugame Udon! Never disappoints! 5 stars. read more

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Bouncy noodles in the BK broth. While not as tasty as the Honolulu location, it still lives up to its name. Cold udon noodles on a hot summer day read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This udon is amazing. More than worth the (cheap) price. The ambiance is very casual and relaxed -- shoutout to whoever was playing a board game at one of the seats -- a perfect place to chill for a bit and get some good food. It's a cafeteria-style place, so service is hands-off as it should be, but when I asked about some dietary concerns they were incredibly helpful. This is definitely my new go-to in Vancouver! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Canteen style serving so you pick up your own tray and order your udon at the booth and pick up your tempura along the way. Super spacious inside and the logistics are pretty streamlined so the entire food prep and ordering process are quick. All the noodles are handmade in store and they are all so affordable too. Would definitely be back for more! read more

Marugame Udon - beef udon with tempura - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I feel udon here is actually what I used to had when I spend my time at Japan. Staffs were very friendly while it's a self-serviced store and requires no tip. Price is a bit higher than it is in Japan, but that's when you can expect when restaurant is in different continent. Definitely visit here when I need udon in Vancouver! read more

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Now that the lines have died down a bit, decided to try out Marugame Udon! Service was very fast as you pick up a tray choose your noodles and then pick your own. Add on toppings. The whole process took about one and a half to two minutes. You then take your tray to get other condiments, utensils, and free water at another station before finding a spot to eat at. The zucchini tempura was huge the day we went! Got the BK udon and the broth was very nice and rich -- slightly sweet too. Yummy place for an udon fix! read more

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It's a great place to come for a quick easy meal with very tasty broth, freshly made udon. It has self help style serice with a tempero bar that you can choose variety of deep fried vegetables, chicken, mushroom and shrimp to add onto your udon. Super fast service. Great yummy food. I love the soup broth with light sweetiness, the chewy texture of the freshly made udon and the fried add-on give that crispy texture to the meal. read more

Marugame Udon - All udons are freshly made! So fun to watch - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The first Marugame Udon that I ever went to was in San Francisco, California. When we finally found out that they had this one in Vancouver, I knew we would come here! I met my younger daughter, two granddaughters, and my son in law here for dinner a few days ago. The restaurant is very clean outside and inside. It is very spacious inside with a good amount of seating. They had ordered for us and I met them there coming from another place. So by the time they got the food, I just walked in the door. Perfect timing! The workers here when I went to get some empty plates, to refill our water cups, and the ones cleaning the tables were all very nice people! Now to the foods! My daughter ordered us both classic beef udon. There's something about the taste of these large noodles when in the beef broth. It's taste is off the charts!!! She also got us some mixed tempura items that we shared. You can almost never go wrong with tempura. To drink, I had a Canada Dry ginger Ale. Just writing this review makes me want to come right back here again for dinner! Everyone was happy with their orders and I highly recommend this place! read more

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It's the kind of place you go to when you're broke and hungry--not insanely delicious, but comforting like home-cooked food that you keep craving day after day. It's the restaurant I went to most often in Vancouver. It's great whether you go alone, with friends, with a partner, or with family. Even better because it's affordable. read more

Marugame Udon - Kitsune Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have visited Marugame in 3 different countries but have yet to try it in Vancouver! It's definitely on the pricier side here with slightly less options of sides to choose from but the udon is still made in house! Ordered the Sakura tartar udon and beef udon to try out. We preferred the beef udon because the tartar sauce was strange with the udon. read more

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Spot prawns alert!!! They have this limited time offer starts July 1, 25. You get 4 decent sized spot prawns on a regular portion of udon with lots of green onions and dried shredded seaweeds. The food and experience were a 4.5 to 5 overall. This is a cafeteria style of restaurant. You start ordering at the counter for udon or rice from 1 to 10 and any extras. Their best selling item is Nikutama udon which is served with sweet flavoured beef. There is also a curry version. You have the choice of either hot or cold udon for certain items. Then you move on to the tempura section to choose your tempura such as prawn, chicken nuggets, zucchini, gyoza, mushroom, squid, pumpkin croquette and fish cake, etc. Each item is clearly priced. You will have a good variety and portion around 20 bucks. At the end of the line is the cashier. They will ask you if you want to get an ice cream with one of these three flavours: vanilla, strawberry or double chocolate. I ordered the spot prawn udon and double chocolate ice cream, and my friend ordered the Nikutama udon and strawberry ice cream. The spot prawns were so fresh, sweet and tender. I added their ten tsuyu sauce to my dry udon which didn't have a soup base. You can add any amount to suit your liking. I selected spicy chicken tempura and pumpkin croquette. The level of spiciness was a 7 or 8 out of 10. The chicken was very tender and flavourful. The pumpkin croquette had a good amount of mash and it wasn't greasy at all. I would definitely try other tempura that I didn't try next time. They have a sorting area for you to return the trays and the utensils. Their location is right across the Stadium skytrain Beatty Street exit. Driving would be street meter parking. The dinning area is spacious and bright. Great hangout place for friends and family. It's kids friendly as I saw family with their kids. Check out their late night combo from 8pm to close for $9.99. Fri to Sat open until 11pm. Other days until 10pm. read more

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my fav udon spot EVER such a hearty broth and delicious toppings, at an incredible price point. they even allow you to buy extra beef on the side for ~$7! the service was fast and the tempura veggies were delish. this spot is in downtown vancouver so it's in such a nice area with lots of things to do outside. will be coming back! read more

Marugame Udon - beef udon + tofu udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ordered the following: - Nikutama Cold Udon Nice cold noodles on a hot summer day. There was no line when we went in, so we got our food very quickly. Service was great. Interior was nice and clean. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came by for lunch on a Wednesday at 2:30 PM for a late lunch, and it was pretty empty since it was a weird hour. I've tried the Marugame in Waikiki so when I saw there was a location in Vancouver, I was excited to have their handmade udon again. It was a hot, July day, so I didn't want anything heavy like the curry nikutama. So instead, I opted for regular Nikutama Udon (sweet beef, onsen egg, and BK sauce). The udon was just as good as I remembered, and I liked the sweet beef with it. Hubby had the chicken katsu curry don, since he prefers rice over noodles and he said it was just okay. But I guess that's what he gets for ordering rice at an udon spot. I'm not sure how busy this place gets during normal lunch hours but if I'm basing it off of just this experience, it's a good place for a quick and inexpensive lunch. read more

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10/10 udon!!! It's just amazing! I love their toppings and the service!!! Thanks for a great experience! read more

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I came here twice. I had both lunch and dinner here. The restaurant has the same menus 24/7. I ordered a bowl of cold udon for lunch and a bowl of hot one for dinner. I chose the one with beef and onsen egg with sauce (not the one in soup). All of them were so good. It reminded me of having udon in Japan. Of course prices are more expensive in Vancouver but at least I can taste it here. Customers who walk into the restaurant look at the menu on the wall and tell the servers what they want. The servers would get the udon and ingredients and make everything fresh and in a timely manner. After getting the udon and moving down the aisle, I love to get at least one or two pieces of tempura. Cashier is down the very end. Customers just need to pay before seating. The space is huge with a lot of tables and chairs. Everything is kind of self service. Customers can get the water, chopsticks, napkins, sauces and etc on their own. After eating, bring the dishes and bowls to the kitchen where it tells you to dispose the garbage, recycling, etc. It is very efficient for both customers and the restaurant. I have recommended my friends to dine in here if they love noodles. The udon is very chewy and tasty read more

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My husband had been itching to try out Marugame Udon for awhile so we finally made it out there for dinner. While my husband and daughter both had hot bowls of Udon noodle, I opted for a cold BK Udon, topped with green onions and an onsen egg on the side. I loved that they had a cold udon option as I'd never seen that before. This was kind of like Zaru Soba where you dip cold soba noodles into a sauce, except that this time it was cold udon noodles. There are trays that contain different varieties of tempura which you can pick to go with your udon noodles. The tempura was nice and crispy; however, a bit pricey for what it is. I might skip over the tempura if I go back again. read more

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Their late night combo was only $9.99! The late night combo is available from 8PM to close, and it comes with a regular Kake udon, 2 shrimp tempura and a soft drink of your choice! It was a good deal, but the food was quite average - found the noodles a little too soft for my liking, and thought the Kake udon was a little bland (its supposed to be umami fish dashi soup). The shrimp tempura was enjoyable though! I liked how quick they were! Ordered the udon at the counter, and they cooked it in just a few mins, and we were handed our udon bowls to continue onto the tempura station - and we picked a drink from their fridge (got an unsweetened green tea)! read more

We came on a Saturday and there was a bit of a line. Basically you order with the person in the front. They give you your noodles or rice. Then you go down the line and get the fried goods you want. Then you pay at the end of the line. I love that there is no tip option which makes sense because this feels more like a cafeteria. We ordered the Kaku udon (6.49 for small), curry nikutama udon (13.99 regular) and the BK udon (6.49 for regular). The BK udon was our favorite. We got it cold and it was so savoury and delicious. The noodles were so springy and addicting. We got the shrimp tempura, squid tempura and the croquette. The shrimp was not crispy. Kind of small. The squid tempura was the best. I see why it is the most popular. The croquettes was the worst. Felt boring and something that you can get from the Asian supermarket freezer section. I can see why this place has become so popular. It's fast. It's cheap and it's pretty delicious. If I was to order for 2 people I would get a large BK udon (ask if you can grab another bowl from them). Then get the fried squid. I would try the chicken kaarage next time. The 3 of us spent roughly $41 on our meal which is pretty good. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We are huge fans of Marugame Udon and have frequented the Oahu, Costa Mesa and San Diego locations. This one located in Vancouver did not disappoint! It's a great spot if you are on a budget but still want a nice, hot filling meal. It's basically cafeteria style where you grab your tray, choose your udon/ broth and then select whatever side items you like. I always go for the shrimp tempura, gyoza and chicken karaage. They also offer zucchini tempura, mushroom tempura and much more. The wait time can be long and similar to other locations, there is always a line out the door. Best to show right when they open to secure a seat. It does go fairly quickly though but it can be a little tight inside the shop with limited seating. If you prefer not to wait, you can always order it to go and enjoy somewhere else. Never a dissapointment! 5 stars. read more

The bowls of udon themselves are quite affordable. The tempuras however are priced high. 1 stick of asparagus tempura is $1.09. I opted for the kakiage because it was the only one that was big enough to be worth but the insides werent very crunchy. Next time I'd skip the tempura and pile high with free tempura bits. I got the curry nikutama udon. The curry flavor is spot one. So comforting. The udon itself can be improved - not springy enough. There are lots of pieces of beef. I wish they didn't break my onsen egg. read more

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A self-serve place for udon and tempura. You order at the counter and they make it for you right there. Then you take your tray to the tempura section to add as many as you like just like a buffet before you checkout at the cashier. I ordered a large beef udon and I definitely got a lot of noodles. I was hoping there was more meat for a large size considering there was a lot of fat. The noodles were too soft and not as al-dente as I expected. The zucchini tempura was the highlight of this visit! The batter was light and very crispy. Maybe it was a busy day and this was a one off. I do hope to try something else from their menu another time! read more

Marugame Udon - Beef udon large with zucchini tempura - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The hype has finally died down on Marugame Udon. Quality is nowhere near the Hawaii branch but it's convenient for a light, easy meal. We dropped in on a Tuesday evening (7:00pm). Small queue (5 minutes) to order. - Chicken katsu curry (#7) ($15.49 large) - katsu was surprisingly decent. Good portion of udon but lacked a chewy, springy bite. Their noodles don't beat Motonobu Udon. Curry broth was serviceable. - Gyu don (#8) ($10.99) - dry beef, onsen egg added zero flavour to the rice. Avoid. read more

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