Marugame Monzo
$ • Japanese, Noodles, Asian Fusion
Hours:
329 1st St, Los Angeles
(213) 346-9762
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
Marugame Monzo offers a Japanese atmosphere with udon, beer, and matcha dessert. This spot, located in front of Japan Town, serves exceptional vegetable udon and a creamy, buttery uni udon with perfectly chewy noodles, a must-try dish. The service is quick and friendly, with minimal wait times, though there can be a short wait at times. They also offer a selection of Japanese beers not found in many other places.
The portions are generous, and the staff is attentive and kind. The ambiance is clean and casual. Customers have enjoyed the beef with fluffy Jigori egg udon and the Kakuni udon, both delicious with lots of nuance and umami in flavor. The mushroom udon is creamy with different varieties and sizes of mushrooms, while the fluffy beef udon is slightly sweet with a generous amount of beef and egg.
The miso garlic clams and the uni udon are also highly recommended. The broth for the clams is described as the most umami, salty, and savory, and customers have enjoyed dipping the uni pasta into it. The chicken skins are an interesting appetizer, and the fried chicken skin is excellent.