Marugame Monzo

"I had an excellent dining experience at this ramen restaurant. The ramen itself was rich and flavorful, with a broth that was deeply comforting and well-balanced—a true highlight of the dish. The noodles were fresh, perfectly cooked, and complemented by generous, high-quality toppings. The side dishes added the perfect finishing touch, rounding out a satisfying meal. The restaurant maintains a clean and inviting environment, and the atmosphere feels authentic, reflecting traditional ramen culture. Service was prompt, attentive, and friendly, ensuring a seamless dining experience. Overall, this location excels in both food quality and customer experience, making it highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable ramen meal. Whether you are a ramen aficionado or trying it for the first time, the combination of flavorful broth, fresh noodles, and thoughtful service makes this restaurant a standout choice."

"Japanese cuisine in the heart of Little Tokyo that specializes in delicious Udon noodles dishes. First time at this location. It seems very popular by the wait times from lunch until evening. Service is served on a first come first serve basis following the sign-in list right outside the door. Seating is available both outside and inside. I recommend seating outside as it feels more open and seating is faster. Due note that outside is a bit breezier in the winter yet you are protected from the Sun with what seems like an EZ-up canopy. First time trying Udon noodles. They are delicious slightly sweet noodles in a broth of what seems to be Miso soup. Variety of Udon dishes are served such as those with Tempura chicken which I also tried. The Udon dish was perfect while eating outside in the cold windy weather. My party also tried the rice bowl and did note the flavor was typical of what they encountered in Japan. The Udon dishes are rather large. Yet the rice bowl and Edamame appetizer were rather small and left wanting more. Service here, although friendly, is rather slow and unprepared for the seemingly popularity of the place. I saw our server once, when we ordered our food and then another one who brought our food. Some beverages seemed to be forgotten and was brought only when the food was brought out. The Edamame appetizer was also brought out at the same time along with the main dish. The restroom facilities were clean during our visit. There are many Japanese restaurants serving Udon walking distance to this location. If the line is too long I suggest trying those other ones. The"

"A classic in the neighborhood. Their udon has a great texture to it, especially if served cold. Got the cold Ikura udon with grated radish, green onions, seaweed, and broth served on the side. It was refreshing, the broth was salty yet served in a small potion so it wasn’t overwhelming. The Ikura was fresh and zesty. Their tempura appetizer was a great crunchy addition to how soft, salty and chewy the udon noodles were. The only drawback is that when it gets busy, a divider is put between tables, so there’s no privacy and you overhear conversations. Would recommend coming here when it’s more chill. Overall, would recommend for great udon with great texture."

"Marugame Monzo definitely lives up to its reputation when it comes to udon — the noodles were genuinely very good, and I can see why so many people recommend the place. I ordered takeout, though, so I feel like the experience is probably much better when dining in. I tried the miso carbonara udon, and honestly, no regrets — it was rich, flavorful, and unique. That said, the portion size felt pretty small for the price, and overall it came across as quite overpriced for what you get. I enjoyed trying it once, but considering the cost and portion size, I probably wouldn’t go back."

"Great Udon noodles just the portions might be small for some people. Ordered the Bukkake Udon and the Mentai Cream Udon, both were delicious."

"Small udon restaurant that has a Michelin star. Absolutely delicious udon. Loved their seafood curry udon. My husband got a broth udon that he loved. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to come back and try another dish."