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Marugame Udon

Restaurant Japanese restaurant Udon noodle shop

Hip spot where an array of udon dishes are prepared with noodles hand-pulled in an open kitchen. People often mention udon, good, tempura, noodles, line, delicious, broth, beef, Japan, soup,


Address

3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Website

www.marugameudon.com

Contact

(415) 680-1280

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 9:45 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9:45 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: udon (26) good (16) tempura (14) noodles (8) line (7) delicious (6) broth (6) beef (6) Japan (6) soup (6)
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  • 5/5 Jay W. 1 year ago on Google
    So story goes like this, you are fortunate to eat here when you get a chance because the original one in Hana lulu is always busy. To think us mere none Hawaiian tourists mortals are able to taste the sweet udon nectar. What a treat. Btw the fish cake is the superior Side/app. Bite me
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Loc P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff who were helpful even during busy lines and amazing good with generous portion for a decent price mark. This was my second time eating here the the quality of the food and service was just as good. Specifically for the tempuras, the consistency in quality of the fry batter, the meat cut, and ingredients themselves, help contrast and complement the main udon dish. Very rewarding after good amount of exercise
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 American L. 6 months ago on Google
    Delicious udon noodles, tempura, shrimp, awesome selection. We love this place for the dishes and recipes. Absolutely perfect way to enjoy delicious noodles - Udon at their finest.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky 4 months ago on Google
    Very quality udon. Very chewy. The broth is also amazing. The best part is…it’s super cheap. If you just want the udon + broth, it’s only around 6 bucks, making it one of the cheapest meals in sf. Tbh I prefer the plain ones over the beef/curry ones. The beef/curry are too sweet for me. Btw Don’t skip out on the tempura. Prob the best in sf. Overall, highly recommend. I recently came back from Japan and the udon is comparable to the best ones in Tokyo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 飛天小空服喵嗚 2 years ago on Google
    It's authentic and delicious Udon!!! Udon noodles were nice and chewy. Super filling and quick service. The price is reasonable for what it is and how much they give. Love their udon!!👍👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey H. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm usually not a huge fan of udon but Marugame has it down. I had the curry nikutama udon $14. They drenched it this delicious curry sauce/broth. Thick! I love how you can add tempura bits and green onions as toppings. The other attribute I love about this place is the self service tempura station. It reminded me of mall restaurants in Japan. The line moves fast because it isn't a traditional sit down restaurant where you have to wait for a waiter etc. This was indefinitely a good change of pace and a good meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wook C. 2 years ago on Google
    So we finally tried out this hyped hand-made udon shop. All of my family loves udon so we were in high hopes. The long line in front was quite a discouraging start and they could've definitely employed more technology to not have people shiver outside. Fortunately it wasn't too cold but again, no one loves standing in lines. The line did move at a brisk pace though. However, all was forgiven when I saw the actually freshly pulled udons, then gently boiled and prepared. I loved the limited menu choices as that typically shows efficiency and focus. All the udon bowls start with the noodle as a base, adding in a soy dashi concentrate which in turn makes it a bit on the saltier side. These udons aren't the ones with abundance in soup. The soup is just enough to keep the udon dipped, just for the flavor. Either way, it was quite tasty. They didn't go small on the beef on top as well. Another highlight was the potato croquettes. Very well fried and the inside was super soft. But these turned out more to be on the blander side. The original chain and intentions of the store / brand was clearly felt. But I do believe whoever is running this branch needs to make sure it doesn't drift too far. Yes, it is udon prepared like fast food, and it does a way better job providing a hearty meal at a reasonable price. Hence the 5 stars. Now, are they the best udon in the world? Definitely not by far. Are they worth the fast food experience? Absolutely yes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mat L. 6 months ago on Google
    Generally I like to get kake udon (the cheapest, plainest noodle soup) and just get a lot of tempura on the side. I really enjoy adding the onsen (soft boiled) egg too. Noodles are fairly bouncy and the tempura is generally crispy and good, though sometimes they aren’t hot. Overall, a great choice for mall food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brandon C. 8 months ago on Google
    I was excited for this place when it opened in SF. I’ve tried the Hawaii location numerous times and SF just falls short by 1 star. It just tastes different but still good! The tempura add ons definitely adds to the bill. Long lines during peak hours but after 3pm on a Sunday and there was no line.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ellie 4 months ago on Google
    Udon and tempura is amazing! The atmosphere is just like Japan. However they were advertising if download Marugame app they will provide $5 discount. As I download and add the information requested, it turns out the coupon arrives 24 hours later…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth C. 7 months ago on Google
    Really good value for money. I got the gyudon, which I couldn't finish, and my partner got the large nikutama bowl with some tempura on the side. Everything was fresh and tasted really good.

  • 4/5 Gill T. 4 months ago on Google
    Solid udon spot. Noodles are very smooth and thick, and the beef broth/sauce is very flavorful. I prefer my udon thinner, but that's just my preference. Very easy and convenient ordering system with self service tempura. Great spot for a light and casual meal.

  • 5/5 Paul-Elie N. 8 months ago on Google
    The best noodles! There can be a line here sometimes, so try to come right before lunch or before dinner. They have many noodle bowl options and a couple rice bowl options. There are tons of tempura options from your classic Shrimp and veggies to squid and others. You get the tempura à la carte and pay per individual piece. They also have a really good Calamansi-ade!

  • 5/5 Barba M. 7 months ago on Google
    Hidden mall gem! Great selection and portions. Very quick service and good for groups (plenty of seating). Only sticking point is that Google maps takes you to the back parking lot for no reason - just park in front.

  • 4/5 Dharma M. 1 year ago on Google
    Yummy udon. First-time visiting. Been to restaurant in Japan and Indonesia. Been thinking of visiting this site for a while and finally made it. Same experience. Choices of the add-on are not as many as in Japan and Asia. I got the tonkotsu broth and it was good. I finished all the soup.

  • 5/5 Harsha S. 1 year ago on Google
    Traditional udon place, noodles it’s soft and chewy. They have 2 vegan options, I tried their traditional vegan bowl however tan tan option would be recommended if you are looking for vegan spicy soup. Fried and spring onions add a lot of taste, they have industrial style serving where you choose the dish you want first as you enter the queue and then add more toppings to your dish. Extra tempura’s are really good, I tried the potato croquette it was the best, which stood out for me. Portions are large, two people can easily share a large portion and regular might still be heavy for one person. Since it was raining heavily when I visited, some part of the seating area was wet due to leaky roofs. Apart from that experience was good.

  • 5/5 Holly 1 year ago on Google
    Udon noodles are made fresh and are slightly chewy in that biting into very soft bread way, and very delicious. The Kake broth was very flavorful and delicious too. The atmosphere is casual dining. Everyone goes through the line cafeteria-style, pays, and finds their own seat. They have a lot of indoor seating and some outdoor seating, but it gets very busy if you go right when the mall is closing in December like we did.

  • 3/5 Sam 2 years ago on Google
    [3/5, San Francisco, CA] Not exactly what I expected for 肉うどん. かけsauce was the base and it wasn’t as soupy as I expected it to be. The udon texture was off and wasn’t bouncy enough. It started to absorb the sauce as well - not sure if this is expected. Matcha Latte was absolutely terrible - don’t order. The 天ぷら was okay. At around $10 for a bowl of udon, it is amazing value and I will definitely come for a basic bowl of udon. I think I will try the soupy version next as this wasn’t what I wanted.

  • 5/5 Sisi C. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here for an early dinner and the queue moved quite fast (max 5min). I was craving for some fish roe udon so ordered the mentai (large) and it was delicious! We also ordered the tonkotsu and it was tasty too! After not eating out for a long time, I do find the taste to be a tad saltier than I'd like. The layout of the restaurant has a more food court feel inside. There's plenty of seating inside and out. We didn't get any tempura because the batter seemed quite thick. Will definitely come back if it is not too busy.

  • 5/5 Danny O. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best udon I have had outside of Japan. They prepare the noodles fresh for you and have really tasty sides and fried food to go along with your noodles. There is often a wait but the line move quickly and it’s worth it. For anyone that loves a good chewy noodle this place is a must try.

  • 5/5 Rômulo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here twice and it is quite tasty. Had the pork and beef versions of their soup/udon and both were great. Only detail is I found the pork one a little salty, the beef one was perfect tho. Very good location!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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