Marugame Udon – Japanese
The air hums with energy and the fragrant steam of boiling dashi as skilled chefs hand-stretch and cut thick, chewy noodles in a vibrant open-kitchen theater. Diners craft their own comfort through bowls of velvety Nikutama or spicy, soul-warming curry, creating a lively sensory experience where the artisanal craft of the Japanese noodle takes center stage.
1919 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA 94704 https://marugameudon.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, high-protein, halal, keto, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, atkins, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, carnivore, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its accessible pricing and fair value, guests highlight the consistent quality of the meals which makes for a reliable dining experience. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward atmosphere for casual gatherings with friends, noting that
Menu
Udon
Handcrafted Sanuki-style udon served in our signature bases.
- Nikutama - $12.99: Savory simmered beef, sweet onions, and a silky soft-boiled egg Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Broth Udon - $13.49: Creamy chicken broth, juicy pork chashu, and a flavorful seasoned egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Udon - $11.99: Dashi broth served with sweet beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitsune Udon - $9.49: Dashi broth served with sweet fried tofu Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp BK - $10.99: Udon with dashi sauce and shrimp tempura Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tan Tan Udon - $11.49: Sesame chili broth with seasonal veggies and spicy ground soy meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kake Udon - $7.49: Classic udon in freshly simmered dashi broth Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- BK Udon - $7.49: Classic udon with concentrated dashi sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Nikutama - $13.99: Udon in curry sauce with sweet beef and soft boiled egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Udon - $9.99: Udon served in signature curry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
Choice of Rice or Sanuki-Style Udon noodles.
- Tendon - $10.49: Crispy seasonal tempura over rice with rich dashi sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Premium Tendon - $12.99: 2 crispy shrimp tempura and a seasoned egg over rice with dashi sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyudon - $11.49: Sweet beef over rice drizzled with black pepper sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $12.49: Chicken katsu and signature curry sauce over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Teriyaki - $11.99: Chicken katsu drizzled with teriyaki sauce over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garlic Chicken Salad - $10.99: Lettuce mix, tomato, cucumber, chicken tempura, and house-made garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Tempura
- Asparagus Tempura - $1.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Chicken Katsu - $4.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Tempura - $2.25 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tempura - $2.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Tempura - $2.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $5.99: 5 pieces beef and veggie dumplings with sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Croquette - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Tempura - $1.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Tempura - $2.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $2.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid Tempura - $2.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Tempura - $1.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamagoyaki - $2.25: Sweet egg omelette Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Tempura - $1.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-Ons
- Fresh Veggies - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gekikara Fireball - $1.5: Spicy chili ball Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Sweet Beef - $4.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Seasoned Egg - $1.25: Half seasoned egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Soft Boiled Egg - $1.99: Runny white with gooey yolk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kitsune-Age - $1.99: Sweet fried tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Chashu Pork - $2.5: 1 piece Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Extra Noodles - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Calamansi Juice - $3.5
- Pineapple Sunrise - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Green Tea - $2.99
- Coca-Cola - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Diet Coca-Cola - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Bottled Water - $2.5
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