The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing! Jane and Jenny were both so friendly and welcoming. A special shoutout to Jane for helping us choose some of the best dishes. Everything she recommended was so good! We had such a great experience and I would definitely come back if I'm ever in San Francisco again. Highly recommend! read more

Udon Mugizo - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really love their service, and especially my server Jane, Jenny. She is very nice and helped us choose the best food. The food is very delicious, and we will be back. read more

Udon Mugizo - NIKU UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered the Tempura Zaru Udon and had a pleasant time. All staff were attentive, especially Jeff. The overall atmosphere was lively and with the staff made for a wonderfully pleasant lunch. read more

Udon Mugizo - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Jenny was the best! Great service and kept My cup always full. Jazz music very vibes Food was good. Got served quick. Very attentive read more

GET THE MENTAIKO CREAM SAUCE UDON!!! Seriously, THE BEST THING YOU'LL EVER EAT! The noodles were so delicious with the creamy mentaiko sauce--I'm already craving it again! Service was great and the ambiance was really nice. The restaurant is located inside Japan Center Malls, so just a heads-up that the restroom is outside in the communal area. But seriously... get the mentaiko cream udon!!! read more

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Had a wonderful experience with our server Jeff. We had sake, udon and tempura shrimp. Jeff's knowledge and description of the sake was appreciated. The shrimp tempura was almost as good as what we had in Kyoto. Maybe the best we've had stateside. Wished we had more room for food and we will be back! read more

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It's so good! And really popular. Portions are big, prices are reasonable, and everyone is friendly and will have good recommendations for menu items. The udon was great and so was the katsu. Nice interior as well. read more

Udon Mugizo - KATSU DONBURI - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The staff was very friendly and has great hospitality service, which i think its a huge role in food industry. I ordered the Tonkotsu Undon and my buddy ordered the Salmon Spinach Cream Sauce Udon. Both udon were amazing and so rich in flavors. I would definitely come back here and try other udon dishes! read more

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One of the best places to get udon that tastes like Japan. There is a long line, but you can get on the waitlist before. Jeff was great! The service is very fast and our food came out within minutes. It is very busy so it can be a bit loud inside. But after eating, just a lot to do after work like going shopping across the restaurant. The mentai cream sauce udon is very good. It's very creamy and refreshing. I would definitely come get this again. Spicy Niku cold udon is also very good. It is quite spicy, but very good. The cold sauce is also a great pairing with it. read more

Udon Mugizo - MENTAI CREAM SAUCE UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Quick to be seated on a Sunday afternoon. Food is always tasty, and the service today was great. Janny was kind, attentive, and quick while they helped us throughout the meal. 5 stars for Janny! read more

Udon Mugizo - TONKOTSU UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think this is a great shop however it might not exactly be for me because of one thing. I ordered the tonkotsu and I think that they seem to have used some sort of dashi broth with a little too much smoked flavor for my liking. I think that the smoke flavor distracted too much from the natural smoothness and sweetness that tonkotsu is supposed to have. However the portions were generous and the product was overall of very high quality, so I'm still rating it 5 stars on those merits alone, just not my cup of tea. read more

Udon Mugizo - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is super popular so make sure you get on the waitlist right away. I love this place because they are super kid-friendly and have all the utensils you would need. You can even ask for kid scissors, which is what my daughter always wants whenever she eats her tempura udon so she can cut her shrimp and udon into smaller bites. There's a lot of seating for parties between 2-4 although I have seen parties of 6 before. Jenny was our server and she was amazing, our food came out super fast too. My favorite dish and recommendation is the mentai cream sauce udon because there's so many chunks of seafood goodness. Definitely a must try. read more

Udon Mugizo - MENTAI CREAM SAUCE UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our go to udon spot in the city! Can't really go wrong with any item on the menu. Food 5/5: they make their udon fresh in house every day, I particularly love the cold udon here because you really get the full textual experience of chewiness. That's why I got the Zaru udon, it's served over ice and you dip it in the noodle sauce with toppings. My partner got the mentaiko udon and it was nice and creamy and savory from the fish roe. We also got the crispy onigiri that came topped with a heaping portion of chasu. The rice was perfectly crispy on the outside and still soft moist inside, pair well with the chasu for a snack. Service 4/5: fast and efficient not too much to note besides that they seem to always be busy and you do need to wave them down if you need help. Ambiance 5/5: nicely furnished inside to give it really an intimate vibe while feeling authentic to the Japanese decoration. read more

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Delicious! Enter Yelp waitlist on weekday at 6:20, took 25 minutes to get a table. All guests need to be there to be seated. The space is somewhat small, has still fits plenty of customers. Simple menu! I love that there's a Udon noodles and rice dish combo. The creamy mental was good, but got really creamy. Tonkatsu udon had great flavor, just solid choice for soup. Most dishes range from $19.50 - $22 which is reasonable for really delicious food. Overall, yummy udon and a lot to offer for guests. read more

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For a party of 5 on a Sunday we waited about 1.5hrs even with getting on the waitlist so I'd definitely recommend getting there early! I got the tonkatsu udon and for the regular the portion was a great size! Super flavorful and noodles were cooked perfectly. The broth was rich and not too salty. Would definitely go again but just be prepared to wait. The restaurant is located in the mall which helps the time go by! read more

Food (5/5): Ordered a regular sized mentaiko udon, assorted tempura and the crispy onigiri bites. The onigiri bite was solid with nice crispy rice but could've had more meat. The mentaiko udon was delicious and had a nice creamy flavor. The tempura were decent. Service (4/5): Wait time was crazy for this place as we waited over an hour. We actually ate at the nearby skewer place beforehand because that opened up earlier. The nice thing is that you're on an online yelp wait-list so you can get in line over the app and walk around while waiting. Ambiance (5/5): Nice wooden interior with beautiful Japanese decor. Very busy on a Sunday but overall really nice traditional Japanese vibe. read more

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Mugizo is one of the best options in Japantown. Always tasty and service is always excellent! Got the spicy Niku bakkake udon tonight. Was excellent! All the flavors worked together, and the spice level really came through. I've tried the curry udon, cream and tonkotsu and all are excellent options. Waiter was Jeff tonight and he was excellent! Overall: 4.8/5 read more

Udon Mugizo - SPICY NIKU BUKKAKE UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

AMAZING food and experience!!!! Jane made our experience really great and was a great server. Ordered the tonkatsu udon - delicious savory broth but not too rich. We also loved the agedashi tofu and pumpkin tempura! Will definitely be back!! read more

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Came here on a Friday night, wait was about 35-45 minutes. The service was great, everyone was on top of it. Inside was good, a bit close but they add some wall blockers, nice lighting. Mentai Cream Sauce Udon - 10/10, this was absolutely delicious, nice and creamy and a good umami flavor. I thought the parmesan would throw it off but it went together well. Would definitely get it again! Sukiyaki udon - my boyfriend got this, I was too full to taste but it looked and smelled great! He said it was good so I may try it next time ^_^ Spicy Sauce - 9/10, I really enjoyed the flavor, tasted like a chilli oil but less oil, the flavors of the chillis added a nice touch to everything ^_^ Tempura - 8/10, good tempura, just got really full so we didn't finish. The squid tempura was my favorite! Pitcher of Sapporo - 10/10, nice and crisp with chill glasses, went excellent with the udon! Definitely coming back when in Japantown! Best udon I've had in awhile, can't wait to try their other items :) read more

Udon Mugizo - Spicy sauce on side - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm a udon fan, but my husband isn't, so we were both happy to see that Mugizo offers a variety of rice bowls in addition to their udon dishes. I ordered the tonkotsu udon, which came with a rich pork and fish broth, chashu pork, shrimp tempura, a seasoned egg, garlic, green onions, and boiled spinach. It was flavorful and satisfying. What surprised us most was that all of the rice bowls come with a mini udon on the side. My husband ordered the beef donburi and ended up loving the accompanying udon just as much as the rice bowl itself. The broth was flavorful, the noodles were soft and comforting, and it may have been the first udon restaurant that's ever made him reconsider his stance on udon! We both thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and it's always a win when we can find a place that makes both of us happy. I only wish Mugizo would expand to Southern California someday, I know we'd be regulars if they did. read more

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My friend and I were trying to decide whether we wanted udon or ramen (Udon Mugizo and Marufuku Ramen are steps apart from each other in the Japantown mall), and then I recalled that a colleague had mentioned that Udon Mugizo makes some of the best udon in SF. Going with our gut, we chose Udon Mugizo and were fortunately able to get a table instantly around 11:30 AM on a Sunday. Our server efficiently took our orders right away, and I decided to try the tonkatsu udon with medium spice level. Our bowls of noodles came out quickly, and we both noted how the udon noodles were thick and chewy. I really enjoyed the creamy tonkatsu broth; I've never had udon noodles with tonkatsu, and there was something satisfying about enjoying the thick noodles in the rich broth. I'm glad I ordered medium spice to cut through the creaminess. While I'm not usually a fan of hard-boiled eggs, the jammy egg was marinated in a sweet sauce that complemented the salty pork belly. I was also pleasantly surprised that the pork belly was tender without the excess fat. I had been torn between ordering the tonkatsu udon and the tempura udon, so I'm glad that the tonkatsu udon is served with a piece of crispy shrimp tempura. By the time we were getting ready to leave a little after noon, I noticed that all the tables had been filled. We left very full after our noodles and agreed that we'd be back again soon. read more

Udon Mugizo - TONKOTSU UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite tried-and-true udon spots! I can always count on Udon Mugizo for a delicious meal. My sister and I always end up ordering: Niku Udon Salmon Spinach Cream Sauce Udon FOOD: 10/10 There's never been a time when the udon here didn't hit the spot. The portions are generous, every bite is packed with flavor, the noodles are always cooked to perfection, and nothing is overly salty. Everything comes together with the perfect balance of umami. Honestly, I'm salivating just typing this. SERVICE: 9/10 The service is consistently great, no matter who's working. Every staff member we've had has been friendly and attentive. I also appreciate how quickly the food comes out. AMBIANCE: 9/10 The ambiance is simple and comfortable with soft, mid-level lighting. The restaurant isn't overly spacious, but it doesn't feel cramped either. Overall, this is one of those places I can always count on for a satisfying meal, and I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Udon Mugizo - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I met up with a friend at Udon Mugizo, and it was exactly the comforting meal I was craving. I ordered the udon with 3 pieces of shrimp tempura, 3 pieces of vegetable tempura, fish cake, green onions, and tempura bits, and every component was delicious. The broth was rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting as it warms both your stomach and soul. The udon noodles were thick, perfectly chewy, and had a wonderful texture that soaked up all of the savory broth. The shrimp and vegetable tempura were fried to perfection, light and crispy without feeling greasy, and added a satisfying crunch to the meal. The service was quick and efficient, and we didn't have to wait long to be seated, even during a busy meal time. The restaurant has a cozy, casual atmosphere that makes it a great spot to enjoy a comforting bowl of udon with friends. If you're looking for authentic, hearty udon that leaves you feeling full and happy, Udon Mugizo is definitely worth a visit. I'll absolutely be back! read more

Udon Mugizo - tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came for dinner on a Friday, signing up around 5:40pm ready for the hour wait. I recommend using Yelp to grab a spot in line. The service, making sure to call folks who are waiting was done well. Udon Mugizo is a busy spot! It's fun to watch them make noodles in the front. It's best to walk around then come back when you're top 4 in line (checking Yelp). The space inside was packed, but I liked the energy of people sharing big bowls of noodles and broth all around. We had great service inside, I got the Niku Udon: sweet & tender beef, poached egg, fish cake, green onions, onions, tempura bits. I thought it was very okay. I got the regular bowl, for nearly $20 the flavor was lacking, I liked the chew on the noodles, but I was shocked that this was I waited over an hour for. It's not my favorite, I will say it was a lot of food for the regular bowl read more

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I've been a reoccurring customer at Udon Mugizo -- my most recent visit being on 6/28 . Wow, where do I begin --- they have a good selection of udon such as the mentai and nabeyaki but my personal favorite will always be the katsu curry udon ... It always comes out fresh and hot, the curry is thick and flavorful, it contains beef brisket and fishcake -- the udon noodles are a perfect texture of bouncy and smooth. The katsu given is plentiful and crispy, which I like to dip into the curry. They also give you a bowl of rice which you can use to eat the remaining curry after you finish the noodles so this meal is honestly a great package deal for its price. *__* Inside, it's honestly very cozy and comfortable -- it's a casual and warm atmosphere and honestly makes for a great place for a first date or hanging out with friends! ^o^ I loveee Udon Mugizo and the katsu curry udon. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in Japantown. read more

Udon Mugizo - katsu curry udon ^__^ - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I still think about the creamy mentaiko udon. I never thought I'd be the person who likes a western sauce with udon noodles, but this was so good. There was the perfect amount of garlic, and the umami flavor from the roe was insane. The udon was also perfectly cooked. I also got a soupy more traditional udon. That was also good, but the tempura grease made the udon taste heavier. It was overall nice, but I would definitely get the creamy mentaiko udon over this. read more

Udon Mugizo - MENTAI CREAM SAUCE UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My family and I love this place and it's a must have for us each time we visit San Francisco! The udon is freshly made and the service here is always on point! Jenny is our regular server and has watched our kids go from babies to toddlers to the crazy kids they are now she's always very welcoming despite our kids noisiness Food is amazing too! I always get the curry udon and the kids love the udon! It does get packed during lunch time so come early ! read more

Udon Mugizo - CURRY DONBURI set - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food, reasonable prices, and attentive services at this Mugizo location in San Francisco Japantown. We ordered the cold udon tempura, nabeyaki udon, and rice bowl combo with katsu donburi and mini udon. The prices for each entree around $20. The portion sizes are fairly large. The cold udon tempura comes with a sesame dipping sauce. The noodles have a nice bounce and chew. Very satisfying. The shrimp tempura was ok. The batter was little too heavy, prefer a light and crispier version. When ordering the Nabeyaki Udon, be sure to order the shrimp on the side. Nabeyaki is a soy based broth with some vegetables and small fish cakes. The katsu donburi came with a katsu and egg on a mini skillet, a separate bowl of rice, and a side mini soup udon. The katsu was slightly crispy and meat was tender. All three dishes were good and recommended to try. In addition, even though we didn't order this time, also recommend the mental cream sauce udon. Service was excellent. They constantly checked on us, filled the water, and even asked if we needed sharing plates. The place gets really busy and you can sign up for the waiting list outside which we waited for about 20 minutes. read more

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Really good udon & super fast service! Janny was great and recommended good items. The line does get long so expect a wait :) read more

Udon Mugizo - Nabeyaki udon & the katsu donburi - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Flavorful! Delicious! Plentiful! A friend introduced me to this place and recommended the tonkatsu udon. We got spicy edamame as an appetizer. Overall, service was great. They checked in often. The food was the star of the show. The broth for the udon was fishy taste but it was flavorful that you didn't notice. I ended up coming back again the following weekend. read more

Udon Mugizo - TONKOTSU UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely delicious tonkatsu udon! Broth is great, noodles have the perfect bounce and thickness, what's not to like! Once you're seated it's fast so the wait is not as bad as it may seem. And the interior is lovely wood paneling so it doesn't feel like a quick cheap meal. read more

Udon Mugizo - Toño - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Slightly long wait- plan accordingly. The udon was alright- I wouldn't get again; slightly bland. Tofu was yummy tho. My bf liked this tho.

Udon Mugizo had been on my list for a while. Located in Japantown, it's a small place and was absolutely packed, even close to closing time. If you hop on the Yelp waitlist while looking for parking, the timing works out pretty well. Pat took great care of us and had some excellent recommendations. We started with the Gyoza Tempura. The shiso leaf gave it a unique flavor, and the gyoza were juicy and crispy. A great way to start the meal. I went with the Katsu Curry Udon. The curry was rich and comforting with great beef flavor and tender chunks of beef. The pork katsu was crispy, and the udon noodles had that perfect chewy texture. My wife ordered the Nabeyaki Udon served in a clay pot with shrimp tempura, chicken, mushrooms, fish cake, and a poached egg. She loved it. The noodles were the star, but the broth was excellent as well. My daughter Hannah went with the Tonkotsu Udon. The broth was rich and flavorful, and it came loaded with chashu pork, shrimp tempura, a seasoned egg, spinach, and green onions. She loved hers as well. The portions were generous, and with the quality of the food and portion sizes, it felt like a good deal for San Francisco. Pat also recommended the yuzu white peach soda, I was quick to jump on the because I love all things yuzu. It was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu. read more

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Interior is smaller than other udon mugizos in the bay, and lowkey was kinda warm. BUT THE UDON??? SOO... good. Cold udon was perfectly QQ (chewy) and I bring friends here all the time just so they can get a taste of the cold beef bukake udon. Service was also great! read more

Udon Mugizo - Beef Bukake Udon (COLD) - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The wait here is no joke on a weekend evening; I definitely recommend booking ahead on Yelp when you know you're on your way. We ordered the Tempura, Nabeyaki, and Tonkotsu Udon, and the noodles and broths of each was very well done. The service was good, and the decor was beautiful. read more

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One of the best udons I've ever had. Joined the online waitlist and was pretty far down the line, but got let in so quickly. Service is very fast and they're extremely friendly. Very busy but everything came in a timely manner. Got the corn tempura and tonkatsu ramen spicy. The corn tempura was larger than expected and came with four. Tasty and could definitely serve more than 2 people for appetizer. The ramen was a big portion, broth was a flavor explosion in my mouth, good portion of chashu, the egg was rich and an amazing texture, and the noodles were soft and you could tell they were hand pulled fresh. The tempura was great too. Everything was amazing. The only downside is it is a bit on the pricier side, but for food in SF with also this quality, it was worth. Definitely coming back here. read more

Udon Mugizo - Corn tempura - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Inside the mall, really nice employees, food came out fast. Food was really delicious highly recommend the tonkotsu deluxe. The udon had the perfect bounce and bite. Broth was very flavorful. You can request for bibs too to protect your clothes. Richard was an amazing server. Super nice and patient with us. Place is clean and they play jazzy music. From first look, the place seems super compact, but it was still very spacious. I would definitely come back again! read more

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I almost eat here every time I come to Japantown! I always get the mentai sauce udon or the salmon mentai sauce one. The quality of food is always on point and service is quick and easy. I suggest joining the waitlist early here on Yelp since there is always a long wait time for dinner esp for the weekend. Def recommend trying if you're around the area! You won't regret :) read more

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I went here during the Nihon Machi fair so the wait to sit down at a table was longer than usual. I ordered the Mental Cream Sauce Udon. I know this isn't traditional Udon but I wanted to try something different. This dish reminded me of pasta which isn't a bad thing at all. It had a savory creamy soup base and the noodles were thick. I normally don't like Parmesan but it wasn't overdone with this Udon. I would like to try out their other Udon offerings. You can watch them make their Udon noodles at the front while you're waiting for your table. read more

Udon Mugizo - MENTAI CREAM SAUCE UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had a wonderful lunch at Udon Mugizo in SF Japantown! We ordered the Mentaiko Cream Udon and the Katsu Set. The Mentaiko Cream Udon was absolutely incredible--rich, creamy, perfectly chewy noodles, and packed with delicious flavor. The Katsu Set was equally amazing, with crispy yet juicy pork, perfectly cooked eggs, and delicious broth. Everything tasted so authentic and comforting! What made our experience even more special was the outstanding service from Jane. She was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we sat down. She made sure we had everything we needed with a genuine smile and great energy throughout our meal. Great food combined with Jane's top-notch service made this one of our favorite dining experiences in SF. If you're visiting Japantown, this place is a must-try. We will definitely be back soon! Thank you, Jane, for making our day so memorable! read more

Udon Mugizo - Tea - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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