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Marugame Monzo
Udon Restaurant and Noodle Restaurant$$$$
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from Los Angeles Times and Serious Eats
"Definitely recommended either the beef udon or the Uni udon!"(17 Tips)
"The sea urchin udon and the crispy chicken skin appetizer are great!"(6 Tips)
"Curry Udon is great!"(4 Tips)
"Worth getting the dragon udon and adding to it a side of pork belly."(3 Tips)
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Fantastic udon here. So unique and creamy. I definitely recommend this place for lunch or whenever you would like to eat here.
Upvoted Mar 20
Steven YApril 27, 2016Eat at the bar to watch them make the udon noodles by hand, and order the shrimp tempura (simple is best); the uni udon is really creamy and conceals the nuance of the uni taste
Lucky PeachAugust 5, 2016Get the beef udon, but you’re here for the noodles: plump ribbons of pearly white udon that go from dough to giant slicer right in front of your eyes (provided you get a seat at the counter). Read more
Upvoted Mar 18
Kat 🐱December 23, 2018Sea Urchin Udon has great flavor and I absolutely love it. But the sea urchin are cooked so the texture is rough rather than creamy. I'd recommend trying it once, but it won't be my go-to udon.
Janelle WeeMay 9, 2016Bomb udon! Tried the Uni udon! I didnt think I would like the creamy broth, but it tasted very light and smooth! Went close to dinner opening and on weekday so wasn't too crowded!
Jeffrey JamesMay 25, 2017The udon is out of this world! The cold versions are so tasty if hot isn't your thing. Service was fantastic too. It's a busy spot, so be prepared to wait.
Best Udon I have ever had! Freshly made every day here! Right before your eyes even!! Loved the Curry Udon and my GF hates Udon, but she ate the hell out of a bowl of Asari Vongole Udon!!! Toro Rice!!
Quite the wide selection of dishes, and you get a large serving with each. The pork belly appetizer is a great start to the meal and noodles melt in your mouth. The sea urchin is great.
Los AngelesOctober 17, 2013Start out with some fine tempura, like the savory soft boiled egg fried in a light crunchy batter, before the main event: sea urchin cream udon ($15.95).- Kat 🐱December 23, 2018The beef udon is really refreshing and the beef quality is really good, but I was pretty disappointed by the duck/shrimp/chicken udon mainly because of the meat texture.
JessieJanuary 18, 2015Sit at the back bar so you can watch the guy make the udon. Fantastic. Tempura egg is sublime. Tried the shrimp tempura and the beef soups, both were amazing.
Serious EatsMay 29, 2014Hand cut udon is the star of the show at this Little Tokyo noodle shop that mixes Japanese and Italian flavors. 4 stars.
Enjoy d MomentJune 5, 2023One of the best Japanese Creamy Udon place. They make their own udon.. yum. Still highest quality sine i was here 6 years ago.- M FApril 23, 2017Awesome udon noodles. I had the Mentai squid butter udon and it was the best squid I ever had. It was definitely worth the wait.
MereJune 23, 2015Famous for their udon. I loved the hot curry udon, and can't wait to go back to try some of their cold udon menu items. Yum!
This place is top notch. From service to the amazing udon they serve. Watching the noodles being made is a real treat. The Miso Carbonara is delicious.
Chloe WongJune 23, 2014You really can't go wrong at this place. Go with a small party at lunch or get there at 5 or it'll take awhile for you to get a table.
Ahdom SayreDecember 21, 2015The Duck Nanban Udon is my go-to. Add the kakiage rice bowl if you're looking for a bigger meal.
Rob HarolJuly 2, 2013Udon is made before your eyes, the Jidori tempura egg is one of the best things I have ever had and well the uni udon is like sex in a bowl.- Giovanni VanzoSeptember 21, 2016Great udon! The fried chicken skin has been a wonderful discovery, must try it!
Pocket SunAugust 28, 2014Wow! The most creamy and unique udon I've had! Sea urchin cream udon was so good! I enjoyed watching how udon was made too!
Hazel C.May 28, 2014The udon here is made fresh right before your eyes. The uni udon was creamy, rich, and delicious!
- Josh YAugust 22, 2022I tried the duck udon. The soup is so good! Pretty much all the undo are good! Also get the tempura!
JNETNovember 1, 2014The big rave is over the uni. It is good; very creamy and tasty. Join the masses, you won't regret it.
Ehline Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys, APLCMay 22, 2016I too enjoy watching them make stuff by hand. One of the best places to go when you want good food and fun.
Allison YuAugust 11, 2016Uni cream udon is so good if you like creamy dishes. Their cold udon is heaven in the summer.
Starry KitchenOctober 2, 2015People are going to scream blasphemy... But best FAVORITEST amazing thing here is so simple: BEEF RICE BOWL!! Hot DAAAAAAMN that shiz is good 😂😂😂
David HeiserNovember 8, 2018Really liked the uni udon. Good amount of uni in the sauce and great flavor overall.
Brandon HoangJanuary 1, 2019Dragon Udon isn’t too spicy - don’t get scared off from ordering. Everything is tasty. Worth the long wait.
Ti WuNovember 10, 2015If you are not very hungry, don't get double portion. Otherwise, everything is great. Just enjoy your meal :D
Kelley L.April 7, 2017Uni udon was okay. Noodles were really good though. Always try to arrive well in advance of closing. Otherwise you may not be seated.
Tom ChattSeptember 11, 2015Zagat recommends the uni udon. "The thick and chewy noodles are hand-pulled right in front of you."
All Udons are delicious except curry. The Toro and Pork Belly dishes are unbelievable
If you can, come before six on a weekday when there's no wait!
- Chloe WongJune 23, 2014If you havent been here before ask to clarify the add ons ie nori is tempura nori and the seaweed they give you is wakame
Request to sit @the bar so you can watch them make the noodles fresh. It can be a LONG wait so don't go there starving.
Udon was delicious! Mentai squid butter was really good. And the pork belly don too.
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Marugame Monzo
329 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro & Central Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Marugame style Udon noodle restaurant in Little Tokyo
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(213) 346-9762
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Parking
Street
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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