Marugame Monzo
329 1st St, Los Angeles
(213) 346-9762
Customers' Favorites
Seafood Tomato Cream Udon
Mentai Squid Butter Udon
Gyudon Beef Rice Bowl
Sea Urchin Cream Udon
ぶっかけうどん
Sea Urchin Uni Udon
Negitoro Rice Bowl
Mushroom Cream Udon
Miso Carbonara Udon
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Got the Beef Bukkake Udon. The broth was good and noodles were average. For seating, we were placed at a table were there was a divider so people were sitting right next to us which was a bit awkward and cramped but not the worst. Since the door is open there were flies that kept bothering us and almost landing on our food.
Glad I got to try Marugame Monzo for the first time. They serve handpulled udon in a variety of ways, for instance in hot/cold soup or with mentai cream.
I tried the udon gratin (うどんグラタン) since it sounded like a combination I've never tried before and was curious about (baked with cream and cheese like potato gratin). It ended up being incredibly flavorful and filling, especially with the chicken (also beware if you're lactose-intolerant...
I tried the udon gratin (うどんグラタン) since it sounded like a combination I've never tried before and was curious about (baked with cream and cheese like potato gratin). It ended up being incredibly flavorful and filling, especially with the chicken (also beware if you're lactose-intolerant...
Another Little Tokyo favorite, Marugame Monzo specializes in hand-pulled udon noodles, and you can actually watch the chefs at work through a glass window by the kitchen. Their udon is next-level — springy, chewy, and fresh. I had the Mentai Squid Butter Udon, and it was a perfect mix of creamy, salty, and umami. The service was efficient, and the staff gave great recommendations. It’s not a huge place, so expect tight seating and a short wait, but it’s worth it if you’re...
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