Marugame Udon

It is a great spot for comforting and authentic Japanese food. The udon noodles were freshly made, thick, and perfectly chewy, and the broth was light yet very flavorful. I appreciated being able to customize the bowl with different toppings, which made the experience fun and satisfying. The service was fast and well organized, even when there was a line, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and portion size. A solid choice for a quick, delicious meal if you’re craving udon in Berkeley.

Now that I’m done with UC Berkeley, I can confidently claim that this has always been a very tasty ramen restaurant. I would go here whenever I had in-person campus visits. The thick vegan noodles with carrots, broth, and cabbage are very delicious.

Already a regular here. They're known for their noodles, which are great. But my absolute favorite of all time is the katsu curry rice. Good pricing, quality, and service.

We arrived for dinner at 6:15pm on Friday and the restaurant was quite busy. Fortunately, we got a street parking nearby the restaurant. The service was good and prompt. My only complaint was that they need to clean the table as it was very sticky. - Nikutama udon: the udon was perfectly cooked and chewy. The beef slices were the best! They were tender, sweet, and in good portion. The poached egg was good too to be mixed with the dish. The tempura crumble gave a crunchy texture to the dish - Chicken katsu curry: the portion was quite generous. The chicken katsu had crispy coating and tender meat. The curry sauce was just okay & nothing special. - Sides: tamago tempura & shrimp tempura were crispy and good.

Great udon! The fried food bar was cold and hard to eat though. The employee making our udon was so friendly, the cashier on the other hand was not and was annoyed and cranky for some reason.