I love the cozy vibe here, tiny and cute. Spicy Nikku is great and server Tom was doing a great job!

Visiting San Jose for the weekend and looking for soup at night. Udon and tempura were solid; big portions. Service was solid; server Yoshi was always checking in. Would recommend to try! read more

Our server Tom was awesome! He was very friendly, attentive, and refill our waters without us asking. The food mentai cream sauce was good but I thought it was a bit salty then the last time I cam but overall great place and great service. read more

Tom is an amazing waiter. Definitely a plus to experience. Food was obviously good and the environment was comfortable! Tom is the shit! read more

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I've been on a search for mentakai pasta and I found this spot and given the great reviews I decided to come here for my birthday! There's also another location in Mountain View if that's closer to you. The plaza has plenty of parking and the space itself is spacious inside. We were kindly greeted and sat down at a booth. Here's what we ordered for our family of 5: Mentai cream sauce udon (5/5) $24.25 We were sharing this dish since I wanted everyone to try so we opted for a large and glad we did. It was super creamy, cheesy, salty from the fish roe, and had bits of crunchy tempura and seaweed in it. The noodles had a good chew and plentiful! This definitely satisfied my craving for the dish! Katsu curry udon (4/5) $27 We also ordered this in a large size and it was a little bit thicker sauce and had chunks of meat and carrots in it on top of the noodles. Comes with a side of plain white rice as well. We took Some sauce out and smothered the rice too. It was tasty! Tonkatsu Udon Deluxe (4/5) $24.50 This was a good sized bowl with a big chunk of braised pork belly, spinach, tempura shrimp, and a soft boiled egg. The broth was rich and really slurp-able. It came with a bowl of fish powder (which we didnt use) as it was tasty enough Kid's Meal (5/5) $10 $10 only! This was a really good deal for any kid that is under 12 years old. My son has a big appetite and he ate ALL of it so must be good. The meal came with: plain udon bowl, broccoli tempura, edamame, fish cake (which we put in his udon), French Fries, a jelly gummy, honest juice box and last a token for a Gashapon. That was fun he got to put his coin in and get a prize! Lastly they gave me a free ice-cream scoop for celebrating my birthday there. It was a really delicious meal and I'll definitely be back to try more dishes or when I have more Mentai cream cravings. read more

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Whenever I'm in the SJ area, I always stop by this spot. I love noodles, and the udon is that good. The texture is perfectly bouncy and chewy every single time. I honestly can't get enough of it! I came by most recently with my bestie and we ordered the kitsune udon, niku udon, agedashi tofu and crispy onigiri bites. I personally recommend sticking with the udon. The onigiri was bland, oily, and looked nothing like the picture. The agedashi tofu is pretty good but not a must get. I've also tried the tempura before too and wasn't impressed either. Still worth coming back for the udon alone. Service is very good, the restaurant is clean, and located with its own small parking lot. read more

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Came on a Sunday right when they opened and it filled up quickly!! They have a little parking lot, definitely recommend coming early. The staff is so attentive, maybe a little overboard lol. Better more than none I guess. I ordered the Tonkatsu udon, and I'm learning I like ramen better than udon but overall was still very rich and delicious! I wish there were more toppings without the additional charge. The assorted tempura was light and crispy! Ordered the chashu onigiri and forgot to eat it because we got full so quickly. Everything came out all at once, I was surprised. Nice little get together spot for lunch or dinner, not too loud and definitely great for groups :) read more

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

The udon was first and foremost the best element of the restaurant, besides the bidets. There was a bit of a wait during dinner, but the line moved quickly and efficiently, especially for smaller parties. Our server reviewed the menu with us and gave great recommendations. My only complaint would be the limited vegetarian options, although our server did her best to accommodate us with a hot option. We ordered drinks from the seasonal sake cocktails, which were prepared tableside. *Yuzu Passion Gold: glisteningly beautiful with edible glitter but cloyingly sweet. The sake was barely detectable beneath the syrupy citrus flavoring. *Pinky Cloudy Sake: shared a similarly sweet profile but wasn't as artificial tasting. This resembled the Starbucks Pink Drink with the slightest hint of alcohol. *Mentai Cream Sauce: surprisingly wasn't too heavy and had a thinner consistency, so it gently coated the udon. The mentai carried some spiciness that greatly enhanced the creamy base. However, the salt could have been dialed back. The udon was perfectly bouncy and should be eaten quickly to maintain its chewiness. *Tempura Udon: the udon was equally as good here. The tempura was fried perfectly and retained its crunch throughout the meal. I was amazed by how the corn kernels managed to be fried separately. An above-average fry. Overall, the udon shone and I was content with our entrees. However, the drinks definitely need some work and could benefit from being less sugary. The bathrooms were also a plus, especially given the bidets. read more

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The dry udon with tempura was very good. The tonkatsu udon was tasty too. The rice bowl was quite good, with the sauce on the tempura. Parking was plentiful. Easy to find restaurant with maps. Service was quite attentive. Nice clean bright huge place. Will come again. read more

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The creamy salmon udon was amazing. the creamy sauce and the tangy al-dente like udon cooked to perfection! Everything tasted amazing. Service was great also. Can't complain. I would recommend this place. read more

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We started off with an order of Crispy Onigiri Bites. 5* - lightly crispy on the outside with tender rice on the inside topped with tender pieces of pork lightly dressed with sauce. It comes with two generous cakes, one for each of us. Niku Udon - Hot 5* First off, the generous portion is worth the $22 Broth was rich. Not too greasy and flavorful. Tender beef and noodles plus the toppings were excellent. Salmon Spinach Udon was outstanding. - Hot 5* I ordered a small which was just right for me but if you want a larger portion for more filling and satisfying meal get the large. The creamy broth was something I have never had before. The flavor of the spinach and the green onions were perfectly balanced with the saltiness and umami of the salmon leaving room for the chewy noodles to stand out. I literally ate and slurped every bit of broth in the bowl. Everyone around us seemed to be enjoying their food. Standout aside from music and service were the noodles. Thick, chewy and very fresh. We could see the staff making the noodles in the kitchen. We want Tom next time we come in! He gave us recommendations on times to enjoy a meal without the crowds. We came in around 5:30 on a Monday night. Said weekends are crazy busy but would suggest for close to 8:00 p.m. for a later dinner if you can't make it early. The other server who greeted us when we came in also seated us and checked in on us throughout the meal as well. You can tell everyone works as a team here. He was managing the doordash orders which were ongoing. Spicy fish powder is a must. Iced matcha tea delicious! Atmosphere very nice and relaxing. I can honestly say this goes on my top list for eating out in San Jose. read more

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Greeted promptly. For starters, we had Corn Tempura and Takoyaki -- both consistently served hot and delicious. (More dipping sauce for all tempura dishes should be provided however.) The Tempura Zaru Udon was overly chewy, like it was made then sat refrigerated for a period of time. Tempura Sara Udon is served cold, but the noodles should still be prepared fresh, then served over ice. The Mentai Cream Sauce Udon is always a hit, as well. Service was very attentive and our water refilled constantly. read more

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Finally checked out Udon Mugizo in San Jose and had to try a couple of dishes since the menu had so many options. I got the Eel Don and the Beef Sukiyaki Nabeyaki Udon. The Eel Don was a solid choice the eel was tender, flavorful, and had that nice sweet-savory glaze that went really well with the rice. If you're indecisive like me the best choice would to get one of the naveyaki what's unique about it is it comes with sukiyaki and udon. It's the best of both worlds. The Beef Sukiyaki Nabeyaki Udon was definitely the more filling of the two. The udon noodles were thick and chewy, and the beef had a nice savory sukiyaki flavor. Overall, I enjoyed both dishes. If you're a fan of thick, chewy udon and Japanese comfort food, Udon Mugizo is definitely worth checking out. I'd come back to try some of their other udon options next time. read more

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Out of all the delicious Japanese food, udon noodles is my least favorite out of all the Japanese cuisine. Udon is just too thick of a noodle for me unfortunately. We happen to be in the Saratoga area during dinner recently. We decided to check out Udon Mugizo. Glad we did. We arrived on a Saturday evening for dinner. The restaurant is located in San Jose, in a nice area off Saratoga Avenue close to the 280 freeway. Parking is accessible in the parking lot all around the restaurant. Udon Mugizo is fairly large with plenty of tables and booths. The modern cultural decor is rich and intimate with traditional heritage. Atmosphere is inviting and family friendly. We ordered the Tonkatsu Udon, Mentai Cream Udon with a side of Chashu, large hot sake, and an Unagi Seiro Set. Everything was high quality and delicious. My son's Tonkatsu Udon was flavorful. He enjoyed the broth very much. My Mentai Cream Sauce Udon was different but uniquely flavored for an udon bowl. The signature sauce was scrumptious and went very well with the udon noodles. The shrimp tempura from the assorted tempura was crispy and tasty with the tempura sauce. Unfortunately the corn tempura was ok. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Udon Mugizo. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the fresh authentic udon noodles. It definitely was the star of all our dishes. The vibe was welcoming and bustling. Price point was fair. The Yelp waiting list online is a nice touch and recommended for anyone looking to arrive at the restaurant before hand. We hope to be back to try other dishes on the menu. read more

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No matter which location I go to, whether if it's SJ or SF, there's always a wait, and rightfully so! I went with a party of 6 and we were seated in about less than 40 minutes on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered the beef sukiyaki udon; it was very tasty and the noodles were perfectly chewy. They make the noodles in house. I think my only complaint was that my dish seemed to be on the smaller side compared to other dishes, but it was enough to satisfy me. I also ordered a glass of the plum wine and it was refreshing and had a subtle sweetness to it! Shout out to Tom, our server! He was super nice to our group and even gave our entire party 6 bibs for the soups. read more

Udon Mugizo - BEEF SUKIYAKI NABEYAKI UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

I definitely recommend putting yourself on the waitlist. The service here is great and the staff is friendly. The food didn't take too long to come out either. There's plenty of parking available. I liked the traditional modern Japanese interior. I ordered the niku udon which was flavorful and delicious. The soup could have been hotter though. The serving size here is decent. The mentai cream sauce udon is tasty as well. The strawberry packed soda tasted like sparking water and barely tasted like strawberry. read more

Udon Mugizo - Niku udon - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

The mentai cream udon was phenomenal! Not too heavy at all as you might expect. I found that all the other toppings (black pepper, sprouts, seaweed flakes, parmesan) complemented the mentai roe super nicely. It had a super umami creamy broth. Corn tempura was ok for me but glad I tried it because I was curious. I've had the warm niku udon at the Udon Mugizo in Mountain View which was great, and I'm sure it's great at this location too. My total was about $30. Lots of parking available! Service is very kind. read more

Ordered the tempura zaru udon (cold) and it was filling. Large portion of noodles for a regular and the tempuras are pretty good size, freshly fried. Had an assortment of shrimp and veggies. I thought the dipping sauce was lacking, wasn't flavorful or salty enough so it was a bit unsatisfying. Service was pretty good and it is definitely crowded on the weekends. read more

Udon Mugizo - TEMPURA ZARU UDON* - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is good but for some reason not as good as the Mountain View one in my opinion. I feel like the noodles feel a little less fresh. We went when they opened on a Wednesday so maybe we just got an older batch. The servers gave us space to chit chat but would be attentive if we needed water or anything. They also have an attached parking lot with is nice. read more

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Tasty and authentic Japanese udon noodle restaurant. I've tried the tonkatsu, salmon spinach cream, and mentaiko cream udon. All of them are very flavorful. A regular size is plenty of food and ranges from about $19-$22. There's plenty of seating and the wait is not too long during peak lunch and dinner hours. Restaurant is clean and service is quick. read more

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We passed by this udon place all the time and finally had chance to try it last weekend. It was a nice culinary experience! This restaurant is a stand-alone building with its own parking lot which has ample parking spaces. Double wooden doors give a Japan vibe and so do the interior decorations. We came on a Saturday at noon. The restaurant was crowded but we were quickly greeted and seated right away. Water was served and orders were taken quickly. Our food came out super fast! And we gobbled on it in no time. The udon was freshly made and has a nice texture, not too chewy but not too soft. Just fresh and perfect! Even after being immersed in the soup for a long time, the udon noodles still maintained their flavor, shape and texture. We ordered the Tonkatsu Udon Deluxe and the Katsu Curry Udon. The soups were perfectly made! Light, full of flavors and not salty at all. Really authentic, in my opinion. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and we will definitely come back to try other dishes . read more

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Such a yummy place for comfort udon! There's so many different selections for anyone. I personally loved the Niku cold noodles, especially on a hot day. For a cold night, the tonkatsu is also a good move! It is a bit pricey but the portions are huge! I definitely want to come back to try the rice options. The parking could be small when it gets busy, fair warning! read more

Great experience! Service was friendly and attentive. My son enjoyed the kids mini udon dinner, my wife loved the Tonkotsu Udon (perfectly cooked with a nice bounce, creamy and flavorful though a bit on the salty side), and my daughter was happy with the Niku Udon. Solid choice for a family meal. read more

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We usually go to the Mtn. View location and finally decided to try this one. This place is pretty crowded during the week nights and we had to wait about 20 mins. Once seated, service is good and food came out pretty fast. Interestingly, they have a few more dishes in their menu that are not offered in the Mtn. View location. We ordered: - Chicken Karaage: Crispy outside and tender inside. The portion size is on the smaller side and wasn't served as hot (temp) compared to the Mtn. View location - Crispy Onigiri Bites (with Chashu): Excellent. Chashu is tasty and the onigiri is crispy. This one is available only at this location. - Miso Black Cod (2 pcs): Delicious. Soft, melt in your mouth buttery and flavorful - Nabeyaki Udon: Light and satisfying. Quality is same as Mtn. View location - Unagi Siero Set: This is a pretty big set good enough for 2. Comes with eel over rice in a steamer basket, veggies in a steamer basket, fried tempura and side of udon. In general, food is equally as good as the one in Mtn. View with minor differences. There is always a line if you come during peak time. Parking lot is small and you may need to find street parking. read more

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Solid spot very busy and the servers are quite occupied as well. It's a good portion size for the price and everything was very tasty, the udon tasted nice and clean. Overall a great meal accompanied by a light wait on a weekend. Interior was clean and bustling as well. read more

Got the tonkotsu udon & niku bukkake udon. For the tonkotsu udon, I could really taste the fish in the broth. Nonetheless, udon's always a comforting meal. Noodles are cooked perfectly. Good portion! Spicy garlic edamame was a great appetizer! We also got the hot sake & Sapporo (so refreshing)! Good service with friendly & attentive workers. I was surprised to see how big the space was! It's dimmed inside but still good enough light. No issue with parking - plenty spots available around the restaurant. read more

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This hit the spot! There was a long wait to enter. We just stopped by because we were in the area and were craving something warm. We've never heard of the place before but it was clearly very popular. We were just 2 so we were seated in 10mins, but others that were a party of 4+ that were in line before us had to wait for 45min+. So I would not wait here for more than 20min for the food, but 10min is fine enough. We got the beef donburi with a mini udon, as well as a curry udon with a side of shrimp and veggies tempura. The beef donburi was very good and hit the spot, as well the curry udon. You just can't go wrong with those orders imo. I wish we didn't get the sides because that was just too much food. Service wasn't the best but that's to be expected since it was so packed. We had to catch our waiters attention everytime we wanted to order, get more water, or get the check. And that was pretty hard to do, to get them to look at us because they were just running around. We were seated on a counter top with other people and we didn't mind but it's something to note if that's not your favorite type of seating. read more

Udon Mugizo - CURRY UDON* with a side of Shrimp and Veggie Tempura - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Not sure if I went on an off day, but all of the udon dishes were INSANELY salty. Everyone at the table was struggling to eat more than a few bites and the udon noodles themselves were not bad, but the texture isn't as bouncy as I'd like. Vibes wise, it's very family friendly and they have a decently sized parking lot all to themselves. Arrived on a Saturday just after 5PM and there were still plenty of tables, but there was a short line by the time we left. The saving grace for the meal was the variety of tempura which were super lightly crispy and came out piping hot. The vegetables all had a super satisfying texture and at the very least I can recommend this over both udon dishes I tried (Mentai Cream Sauce Udon and Niku Bukkake Udon). read more

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Came here with family and had such a great experience! The restaurant itself was pretty busy when we went. The food was honestly so good, very rich and creamy flavors, but what really made me want to leave a 5 star review was how kind and careful the staff were with my little cousin's allergies (she is allergic to a lot of stuff). They took everything super seriously and made sure there was no cross contamination. They even separated her toppings into different bowls just to be extra safe in case she reacted to something. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers. It made our whole family feel really comfortable eating there. Amazing service and amazing food, definitely coming back! read more

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We came here on a weeknight for dinner and we didn't have to wait too long for a table for 2. The udon was good and the broth was very tasty, but I wish it had come out a bit hotter in temperature. Both of our soups were a bit too room temperature for my liking. Service was quick and attentive. Parking was also a bit tricky because it is a packed area with lots of restaurants, but we were able to find a spot in the parking lot nearby. read more

Udon Mugizo - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Experience (3/5 stars): *Food: the mentai cream sauce udon was good and flavorful. *Price: ~$20 *Service: our waiter wasn't as attentive and we had to get help from others. we also noticed our beer glass had lipstick stain from a previous customer which was pretty disgusting.. Overall, it's a light yes for me. Good food, but service was lacking. read more

Udon Mugizo - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

This was the best udon I've had in a long time. I had the Salmon Spinach Cream Sauce Udon. It was packed with flavor, salty, creamy, umami. The noodles were perfectly QQ (bouncy and chewy), and the smoked salmon was the perfect light protein to compliment the rich cream. My partner ordered the Katsu Donburi with Mini Udon. The mini udon had the same perfect noodles in a light and clean yet flavorful broth. The katsu was crispy, tender, and so juicy. The soft scrambled egg under the katsu was melt-in-your-mouth and flavored with a delicious savory sauce. All of this along with the perfectly cooked jasmine rice was a flavorful and filling meal. The service was very welcoming and the check in system quick and easy to use. Everyone was friendly and they got the food to us very quickly. The inside of the restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating and a pleasant atmosphere. I'm looking forward to visiting again to try another dish. read more

I was seated quickly and was able to order just as quickly thanks to the waiter giving a brief rundown of their menu. I got the tonkotsu chasu udon. The broth was rich and flavorful. The udon was super bouncy and chewy. The chasu melts in your mouth and the egg was jammy. Maybe because it was a chilly night, but the bowl felt like super warm hug and the meal felt super cozy. Reminded me of Japan when we left the restaurant and a cat was chilling at the front of the restaurant. Was collared and friendly. :) read more

Udon Mugizo - Tonkotsu Chasu Udon - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Went there tonight. Wednesday night around 7:45pm, no line. Actually, pretty empty. maybe this week is spring break. 1) Decor is nice 2) This location feel more spacious. I went to the Mountain View location before. 3) Clean 4) Waiter/workers are nice 5) Food is very good. 6) one salmon special with rice/fish eggs and has mini udon. around $27. That one is pretty good Highly recommended, wll be back. read more

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OMG SOO YUMMY!! I was craving udon and was happy to find that there was a location in San Jose. At first glance, the restaurant didn't look like much from the outside LOL but as soon as we walked in, we were like WOW. We came for lunch on a Saturday around 2:30 and there was no wait. Our server, Tom, was amazing!! We had a bunch of little questions about their menu options and he was so patient and helpful. I got the Mentai Cream Udon ($19.25) and it was SOO good!! I'm craving it again just thinking about it. It was so creamy, cheesy, and the perfect amount of seafoody HAHA. My boyfriend got the Spicy Niku Bukkake Udon ($20.25) and he really liked it too. We also got a Takoyaki appetizer ($8.50) which was so satisfying. Would definitely come back soon and get the Mentai Cream again LOL Thank you so much to Tom for the amazing service!! read more

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Came here around 11:15 AM on Saturday for lunch and there was plenty of parking and lots of open tables. By around noon, it started getting busier, so coming early was a good move. I ordered the Mentai Cream Udon, and it was really flavorful and creamy. The different textures made it fun to eat, and the regular size was more than enough for me. The Lychee Soda was also really cool. It came in a bag that glowed different colors, which was a fun touch. The Japanese decor was nice, and the restaurant and bathroom were clean. Our server Reina, along with the other servers and bussers, were all friendly and efficient. Definitely enjoyed my visit. read more

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My go to udon place. Service is always so nice and attentive. Although on weekends it will get really busy it's totally worth it. The tonkotsu udon comes with 3 thickly sliced pork chasu, shrimp tempura, a perfect soft boiled egg, and tempura flakes. The broth is flavorful and you can add more spice to it if you'd like. Place is pretty big but it could be harder to get a 6+ party in. Parking can be hard to find and if you come from the side your bumper might go missing since the parking is higher than the main road. read more

Udon Mugizo - 2 TONKOTSU CHASHU UDON - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Was in the area and Yelp led me here. It was a busy Tuesday lunchtime, but I was seated quickly. The server was very attentive and promptly walked me through the recommendations, clearly expecting me to make a quick decision. However, that wasn't easy-everything looked delicious. I ended up choosing the eel rice bowl. The set was huge, probably enough for two people. It came with fresh, flavorful eel over rice, tempura vegetables, steamed vegetables, and a small bowl of ramen,so I still got to sample their ramen too. I'm glad I stopped by. It was a unique and satisfying meal, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Udon Mugizo - The set - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

The mental cream sauce udon is a MUST! Practically every time I come here, I order that specific dish without regret and it's consistently delicious. I will say it is very rich and cheesy, similar to what you'd expect in an Italian pasta dish, so I'd advise against any of their creamy udon dishes if you don't want something too heavy. But this is what my friends and I come back for time and time again! The chicken karaage ($10) was perfectly crunchy too--a good protein especially since the mentai cream sauce udon doesn't come with meat as is. The regular size is $19.25 and I think it's perfectly filling. The ambiance inside is nice for a date night or a chill dinner with friends, we've never had to wait too long to be seated if at all, super attentive staff that always comes to check on us, and service is quick (we usually get our appetizer and entrees at the same time and within around 10 minutes from ordering most of the time). Overall, love this spot and it has become one of my staples/top recommendations in South Bay! read more

Udon Mugizo - mentai cream sauce udon (regular) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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First time trying Udon Mugizo and definitely a fan now. Had a glass of their tasty white ale on draft and ordered the deluxe tonkatsu udon. The udon noodles have a very good chew. They make them in house. The broth was very tasty. Loved the seasoned egg and piece of pork belly. The best part of the meal was Yoshi. She has such positive energy and was very helpful explaining the menu and favorites. Thank you Yoshi for making my meal very memorable! Ask Yoshi about her tattoo lol! read more