Marugame Udon

We absolutely love this place! Their udon noodles which are freshly made are delicious. I ordered the Beef Tomatama Udon the 1st time we were there and never got over how good they were so we had to go back sooner than expected. The place is cozy but very comfortable and the staff are industrious, efficient, respectful and helpful. Btw, their calamansi juice is very, very good. Kind of strange to find it in a Japanese resto (it’s a Filipino drink) but glad that they have it. We will be back!

Very clean and neat place, you feel immersed into the cooking experience (which is exactly what makes marugame udon different from other udon restaurants in the past!). The smell, the visuals, the greetings all reminded me of high school. We would all go to marugame udon after class to get a quick meal before heading back to study again. Weirdly nostalgic for me. It tastes just as the same as 10 years ago. Fresh noodles, hot soup, tempura selection, and then placing your tray to the side on your own. This location has kiosk to order, free parking lot with EV charging station right in front of the store. 99 ranch and daiso are right next door. Plug in stations are on the wall if you want to charge your phone.

This is our second time having Marugame. We got the Tomatama Curry Udon & Nikutama Udon. Such flavorful and delicious broth (it is a little sweet though). We should have gotten the regular size, there is so much food in the large we were able to have leftovers for lunch the next day. Highly recommend. Service was amazing. The only downside is that I feel their tempura is a little over priced so we never get any.

Marugame Udon in Chino Hills is such a comforting spot; especially on a cold, rainy day. Their udon soups are absolutely delicious, warm, and full of flavor. You can really taste the freshness in every bowl. As a first-time visitor though, I will say the ordering process was a little confusing. A clearer sign or simple explanation for newcomers would go a long way. The layout of the tables also feels a bit uninviting and could definitely be improved to make the dining experience more comfortable. With that said, the staff truly made up for it. Everyone was warm, kind, and welcoming, which I genuinely appreciated. Overall, great food and great people; just a little room for improvement in the flow and layout. I’ll still be back for that amazing udon! 🍜

Especially on a gloomy / rainy day. Get yourself some fresh hot udon, get in and out! - Freshly made noodles, good ingredients from what I can see - lots of options - fast - reminds me of things I see in Japan, still have yet to go there - easy peasy - clean Lines can get long but it’s fast and most people who eat here understand the “eat and get out” concept. Not really a sit down kinda spot. I mean if it’s slowing think it’s okay but that’s not the concept of this restaurant. Check it out! See the picture below for a large versus a regular size