Marugame Udon

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Gyudon and Gyoza

 Marugame Udon




With several locations in the Bay Area, inclding one in Berkeley, Palo Alto, and San Francisco, Marugame Udon is a wonderful chain that serves hearty Japanese food, including several different flavors of udon, rice bowls, and tempura. 

Marugame Udon is a restaurant where you order and pay at the counter. Once you order, you can watch them prepare your meal right there (the ingredients are ready), and then you can pick out your side dishes: tempura, gyoza, or other fried options. I recommend the gyoza, which are perfectly crispy and packed with flavor.

The udon is a savory and satisfying meal. The warm broth and chewy noodles are a fan-favorite. You can taste the freshness and even see where the fresh noodles are prepared. 

The chicken katsu bowls are also a safe bet. 

But for me, my favorite remains the gyudon beef bowl (pictured above). The meat is tender and flavorful. The sauce is sweet but salty and savory. It goes well with the simple but well-prepared rice. The optional scallions and tempura flakes add the perfect amount of crunch and kick. 

Because it is a restaurant where you pay at the counter and the food is ready to be plated as soon as you order, the prices are very affordable. However, you can't taste a real difference in the quality.
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

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