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Marugame Udon

Udon Restaurant$$$$

Waikiki, Honolulu

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Marugame Udon

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Ranked #7 for ramen in Honolulu
This udon restaurant is famous for their tempura. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Try the Curry Udon - So delicious I came back and ordered the same."(31 Tips)
"Curry udon, ontama udon, chicken tempura, iced green tea"(9 Tips)
"Get the tempura soft-boiled egg and sweetened iced green tea too."(71 Tips)
"Worth the wait for an inexpensive bowl of piping fresh udon."(29 Tips)

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Sarah KimMarch 4, 2020
Don’t get plain bc it’ll taste like every other udon you’ve tried. The onigiri with tofu skin IS BOMB tho. I don’t even usually like it nor eat it elsewhere but I devoured this one. Out of this world!
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Edward GonzalesSeptember 5, 2014
Excellent ramen. The Bukkake ramen was excellent. So was the tempura shrimp and spam masubi.
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Alex LSeptember 14, 2012
The line up is due to cafeteria style food ordering and seating. Fast turnover rate in seating so the wait isn't too long. They make the udon right in front of you. You get to see it raw>cut>cooked!
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Alex KostoulasJanuary 1, 2017
Udon w/ tempura and chicken was delightful- for 7.95 you can't beat it!! Highly recommended!
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werner schwabeSeptember 18, 2014
Fantastic udon - freshly made and delicious. Wish we had such a place in Munich.
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Brea SimpsonAugust 28, 2018
Everything about this place is perfect but especially the tiny chairs and tables.
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Ann WOctober 8, 2018
Try everything, hot, cold, beef, curry, egg, tempura, ....... all equally fantastic. 😋 You won't be disappointed. The queue is long. 😂
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Julie JEWELeSSeptember 23, 2015
Try the Zaru Noodles, Curry Udon, Spam Masubi, Fried Chicken, Fried Crab - So good and freshly made udon noodles (via @Foodspotting)
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Ryan HanlonApril 20, 2013
Top notch, well worth the wait if/when there is a line outside. Best udon noodles you can get without actually going to Japan.
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Randy H.November 18, 2016
One of the best udons I've ever had! Additions (like tempura shrimp) are ala carte. Line moves deceptively fast.
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Pelin Güvenç KefelSeptember 9, 2017
Try the regular sized curry udon it's soooo good. Also all the tempura options they have is really really good
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Angelina ChauDecember 1, 2013
Long line up. Best handmade udon noodles in Hawaii. It's very cheap and freshly made. And no tips!!
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Sheena CruzNovember 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Definitely a must try when in Oahu!!!!! Their fried chicken tops all fried chickens!!! Udon is just amzazeballs. Made fresh.
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JH H-DJanuary 8, 2022
Order online and eat it on the back patio. Saves you so much time and it tastes just the same!
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Mr SMay 3, 2018
The udon noodles are fantastic for meat eaters but no vege options!! All the broth is fish based. Very cheap. Big queues!!
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Susan LaiMarch 17, 2022
Delicious cold & hot udon #6. Tempura sweet potato is very good too. Very efficient buffet style line.
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Michelle PolerOctober 17, 2018
The reviews were correct. This place is 🙌🏼 AF! I ordered the Niku, regular, with an egg, oh my.
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Alex ChanApril 29, 2018
Been here 5+ times
If you want to avoid the long lines at meal time, go there for breakfast. They open at 7.
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Melissa KaitaDecember 26, 2014
Been here 10+ times
So cheap, and so delicious. Go at breakfast if you don't want to wait in line.
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Jole PMarch 28, 2021
The line moves quickly! Also there's seating outdoors to help social distance
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Alex KAugust 9, 2014
A must while in Waikiki. Slammin' Udon—cafeteria style! Get the tempura soft-boiled egg and sweetened iced green tea too.
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PaddyFebruary 29, 2016
Marukame is ok. There's a pretty long line and in my opinion it's not exactly worth the wait. Homemade noodles with a variety of broths either veggie or beef.
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Rhea 🌺 PApril 29, 2012
Unique cafeteria style restaurant where you can "design" your own Udon bowl by adding whatever sides you like. They don't accept cards despite of being located in the middle of Waikiki.
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Brooke YJune 3, 2016
Four days at Waikiki and went to this place three times for breakfast. Now I miss the udon here so much. Even more than Hawaii.
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Billy SeolDecember 21, 2016
i felt it was a bit overhyped. it's good, but not life-changingly amazing. Lines do clear very fast, so don't be intimidated!
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Quinton MaDecember 23, 2012
Cone here. Order the kake udon with an extra half cooked egg. Then pick up a tempura'd half cooked egg. Eat it all. Repeat.
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Liana FongOctober 11, 2021
In case Bay Area people feel FOMO, it tastes like the SF location. Good udon at great prices. Long lines during meal times
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Ian FrearsonMay 5, 2011
Don't be scared of the long line, it moves fast! As others have mentioned, cash only. Well worth your time; easily amongst the very best cheap eats in Waikiki. Highly recommended.
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Kevin TakOctober 21, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Good cost & performance ever in Honolulu. They open from 7am to 10pm, so you might check the line, if you would like to avoid long line.
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VernaDecember 5, 2014
Don't let the long line scare you...they're super efficient and move it along fairly quickly. The line was out the door but I ordered and paid within 15 mins.
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Shirley LiuNovember 11, 2015
Get the Ontana with some tempura -- really enjoyed the fried chicken, mushroom, and fish take tempura
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Fred LiangSeptember 23, 2017
Don't go away if you see a long line here, it moves fast. And the large is pretty large.
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Albert LJuly 21, 2012
Try the Curry Udon - They make their own noodles. Delicious! We went a few minutes after closing time and they were still busy but very accommodating.
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Flora MorrowJanuary 13, 2014
The long line goes fast. Worth the wait for an inexpensive bowl of piping fresh udon. Grab some tempura as well!
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Andrea TuckerJanuary 13, 2013
The kake udon was delish! Skip the chicken tempura and pick up a sweet potato one instead! We had a late lunch / early dinner and avoided the queues.
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Steve MuellerJanuary 20, 2022
Skip the line by coming earlier in the day. Split a bowl of udon and enjoy the tempura also!
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Mo LishomwaJanuary 10, 2017
Don't let the line put you off. The freshly made udon are to die for.
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Khoa MaAugust 20, 2014
The cold udon with dipping sauce is the best thing you will put in your mouth.
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Jason AmansecFebruary 5, 2015
Hands down the best udon restaurant I've been to. And considering prices in Hawaii, an awesome deal!
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Babo BubyFebruary 3, 2015
Perfect udon! Perfect tempura! All fresh! Love it! :-)
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Noe ZJuly 30, 2013
This was actually very good and can't beat the price! Cheapest place I've eaten at on the Island and possible one of the best.
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Erhan BerberDecember 26, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Always line-ups here. Compared to other times, minimal waiting time between 14:30-15:30 (<30 minutes) and around 21:30 (<10 minutes), 30 minutes before closing at 22:00.
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Meg FarmerDecember 24, 2014
This spot came highly recommended and did not disappoint- the wait goes faster than expected and the food was so good.
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Beathe DueJanuary 28, 2016
Even if lines are long, it moves fast! Super smooth service & very good fresh noodles!
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Joan DittmerDecember 3, 2015
Omg soooooo absolutely Delish! Homemade udon. Best reasonable prices in all of Oahu! Must try!!!
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Jerry ShinJune 13, 2023
The waiting line is long, but the restaurant rotates quickly, so it doesn't take long for the line to shorten. The noodles are delicious, but the soup is usually very salty.
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Jeannie StaffordDecember 17, 2015
Curry udon, ontama udon, chicken tempura, iced green tea
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Tim RothfussDecember 11, 2022
The Nikutama Udon was just what I needed - tasty and filling without making you feel like you overate.
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Raymond PeckJanuary 11, 2019
Lines can be crazy at peak times but the meal is fast and udon is overhyped but still very good.
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JH H-DAugust 31, 2018
Get ready to wait forever. But also get ready for all the best toppings and udon!!
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