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    Marugame Udon

    4.0 (98 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MARUGAME UDON ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Anita Z.

    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.

    Counter where you can get utensils and sauce
    Diana F.

    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.

    Curry Udon
    Tuyen H.

    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.

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    Evan C.

    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.

    Jon L.

    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

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    Greg T.

    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.

    Regular Nikutama udon warm, large Chicken katsu curry udon
    Emily Y.

    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.

    Iris M.

    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.

    Kathryn W.

    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.

    Udon with beef and BK base. One piece of hot chicken.
    Megan K.

    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.

    Front of restaurant~
    Edward L.

    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.

    Menu. June, 2025. For pricing, R=regular; L=large.
    Laura S.

    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!

    Maling S.

    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.

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