Marugame Monzo

329 1st St, Los Angeles
(213) 346-9762

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Matty Lee

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.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Nathan Busam

delectable eggplant agebitashi and udon noodles

Alina Lysak

I got beef udon and agedashi tofu, both of which were absolutely delicious. The prices are very affordable for the provided quality and size of the portion, and the service was great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jack

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

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Juliann Tran

This udon spot is usually super packed, so I got lucky and didn’t have to wait when I came.

You can definitely taste that the udon is fresh and freshly made, which I appreciated. That said, I didn’t really love the one I ordered, and my cousin thought his was just okay too. Nothing bad — just nothing spectacular.

Still, it’s a solid, hearty meal, especially if there’s no line. I’d get it again if the timing worked out.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Michelle Hong

Awesome food. Efficient and fast. I ordered two apps: fried tofu and the takoyaki balls and both were perfect. My table ordered: spicy seafood udon, champon and nabeyaki. The spicy one was savory and it’s actually pretty spicy! The champon was basically the non spicy version without mussels. The nebeyaki was a, fried fish cake soup taste that didn’t need to be adjusted. The noodles were a perfectly chewy and the broth was perfect temperature to eat in less than five minutes upon approval. Highly recommend!! And will come back here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jay Buie

Delicious noodles for me and curried rice for my wife.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

mmi

I tried the udon cream mushroom and it was such a big portion mind you, but it was good🫶

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alvin Chen

Just right amount of spice for this cold but refreshing udon

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christopher Villa Jr

Great udon and fresh food. Had an amazing dinner today that my stomach was very happy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

That's The Spirit

Amazing, I’ve been coming here since I’ve moved into AVA and this place is just genuinely amazing. The staff is amazing and super king and always welcoming every time and know us as customers

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lynn Cheung

One of my favourite go-to quick eats. The udon itself is so different and unique compared to other spots. I absolutely adore the miso carbonara and the soup udons. Their tempura is very crunchy and fresh. One of my favourite apps is the agedashi eggplant

lidia polanco

First time trying and it was delicious, got the kukino udon the pork belly was a slightly sweet but blended in well 😋. Obviously what was left of the takoyaki so good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris E.

Oh my god. Like, oh my god. By far, and without question, the best udon I've ever had. I had the beef udon and it was incredible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Cowen

It’s a little bit of japan in LA

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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