Review: Marugame Udon at City Center Bishop Ranch
Published: 2023-11-07, Last Updated: 2024-03-13
Marugame is a fantastic udon place. It's fancy, it's bustling, and the soup is top notch.
Marugame makes their udon noodles right in front of you as you wait in line. It's part performance, but also a way to ensure your food is as fresh as possible.
I love their Nikutama udon. Their curry udon is excellent, too. They have a tempura bar where you can grab your own tempura veggies and chicken while in line.
Marugame does a great job of preparing food to go, and they have an excellent app for ordering before you arrive.
The downside to their popularity is that it can be tricky to get a table, especially on weekends. The line can get long, too.
Your best bet is to order ahead, take your udon to the lawn, and have a picnic.
Reviewed by Thomas Smith
The author at Marugame Udon San Ramon
Pros
- Marugame serves delicious udon noodles, specifically, Nikutama udon and curry udon.
- The udon noodles are made fresh right in front of customers, enhancing the dining experience.
- They provide a tempura bar for guests to customize their meals with tempura veggies and chicken.
- Marugame has an efficient food take-out service and an excellent ordering app.
- Despite its popularity leading to potentially long lines and wait times, customers can opt to order ahead and enjoy their meal as a picnic on the lawn.
Cons
- It can be difficult to get a table.
- The place can get particularly busy on weekends.
- There can be long waiting lines.
How We Evaluated It
I visited Marugame Udon on the day it opened, and I've gone back about 2 times per month since its opening.
Other Nearby
Mendocino Farms San Ramon (9.0/10)
Roam Artisan Burgers San Ramon (7.5/10)
Photos
Close-up of beef udon at Marugame Udon restaurant in San Ramon, California, March 30, 2022. Photo courtesy Sftm. (I took this photo)
Gyoza at Marugame Udon
Address
6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd Ste. 1200, San Ramon, CA 94583
Contact Info
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