Marugame Udon

Easy stop for a quick meal. Service is always polite and quick. Order your main, select some tempura and get your utensils and sauces after you pay. Ample seating both inside and outside. Bus your own table!

After my daughter’s basketball game in Mission Viejo, we drove about 12 minutes to Marugame Udon in Aliso Viejo for lunch. The food was great. My kids really enjoyed the noodles and everything tasted fresh. The restaurant was clean, spacious, and had a nice setup for families. The only downside was how hot it felt inside. There was no air conditioning, and with the temperature outside at 88 degrees, it was uncomfortable eating the hot udon noodle soup. My kids even said the restroom felt cooler than the dining area. Overall, we liked the food and the space. If the AC were more powerful and consistent, it would definitely elevate the entire experience and make dining much more enjoyable.

I’ve eaten both in restaurant and taken out from the place. I took out today and I was extremely disappointed. I get there’s usually a difference between eating at the restaurant and taking out but the quality difference was insane. I had a great experience eating at the restaurant where I had a good portion size and good quality. Taking out I got one and a half pieces of meat and not enough broth. Thankfully I ordered extra meat so it was fine in the end, but if I didn’t have any extra it would’ve been very sad. I was very disappointed with the take out service.

Marugame Udon - A Bright New Spot at The Commons Aliso Viejo The famous Japanese udon franchise Marugame Udon has opened a brand-new location at The Commons in Aliso Viejo, a freshly developed plaza featuring several exciting new shops. The restaurant boasts a two-level storefront with high ceilings, creating an open, airy dining hall feel. On sunny days, the space is filled with natural light, making it a very inviting environment. Dining here is a cafeteria-style experience. Customers line up, move through the counter, and build their meals step-by-step. First, you choose your udon base and the bowl size—medium or large. Add-ons like extra sliced beef (niku) or a soft egg are highly recommended, as they complement the udon beautifully. Staff will also offer free toppings like green oni

The food just Tops it. Very satisfying food on dish off your choice for 12 bucks. It is simply really good