Marugame Udon

"I visited Marugame Udon for the first time at this location, though I've been to the DTLA spot before. The setup and food seemed great until I found a thick black hair in my meal. The manager handled it well and gave me a replacement, but it really took away from my appetite. For the price, I wasn’t too thrilled by the experience and will likely find another udon spot."

"So impressed! The aromatics coming from the theater kitchen were amazing! My order was delicious… the servers explained everything to me which made my decision simple. But the real enjoyment in this establishment were the management team! Jace went above and beyond to accommodate me and my large party. I was treated with the utmost respect and courtesy and gratitude. I also want to thank the shift lead. (So sorry idk her name…) but she was also extremely helpful and accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure my large party would feel comfortable. Thank you so very much for a lovely evening and the excellent service provided. I cannot wait to come back! Sincerely, Lisa"

"Have udon your way. This cafeteria style restaurant offers local favorite dishes or a customer can design their dishes from the bottom up. They offer two bowl sizes, and if you're not in the mood for noodles they offer rice bowls."

"We were in the mood for udon. The new place off Torrance and Hawthorne is a gem. It's a counter service style, where you order first, then take your order home or to your choice of tables inside or outside. You can order ahead to eat in or for pick up. We chose pick up, and they were exactly on time. Our food came in separate containers, so the noodles wouldn't get soggy on the way home. Efficient!"

"As you walk in, queue in the line to the left if you plan to dine in or enter your order to go at the kiosk to the right if you are taking out. It's been extremely busy after the grand opening but they seem to be able to keep up with the crowds. While the noodles were excellent, their tempura left much to be desired. The zucchini was soggy, cold and not worth eating by the time they got to the table. Overall, the food quality is good and I'm sure their quality control will get better with time. Reduced stars due to: Unfortunately, the manager seemed to be caving to the pressure of being so busy. He was extremely rude to people sitting at the tables when members in their party were bringing over their trays of food. Even as there were multiple tables open , as I approached my wife with our food, he insisted that she get it from the table even though I was 20 ft away. He likewise treated elderly people the same. While I appreciated that he was trying to keep tables turning over quickly so there was seating for everyone, there was no need to be rude or to harass customers that are getting their first impression of this place."