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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Marugame Udon
Dairy-Free at Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon in Berkeley has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Egg, Extra Noodles and Gekikara Fireball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon in Berkeley has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Egg, Gekikara Fireball and Soft Boiled Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon in Berkeley has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Croquette, Seasoned Egg and Shrimp Tempura. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon in Berkeley has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Squid Tempura and Beef Udon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon in Berkeley has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soft Boiled Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon in Berkeley has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soft Boiled Egg, Diet Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon in Berkeley has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soft Boiled Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon in Berkeley has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Noodles, Gekikara Fireball and Diet Coca-Cola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Marugame Udon
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Big Chicken Katsu | 14.3 g | 47 g |
| Sweet Beef | 34.2 g | 40.5 g |
| Shrimp Tempura | 29.1 g | 33.1 g |
| Gyudon | 84.8 g | 31.5 g |
| Potato Croquette | 50.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Kake Udon | 83 g | 20 g |
| Beef Udon | 1.4 g | 18.7 g |
| Garlic Chicken Salad | 19.7 g | 17.6 g |
| Chicken Tempura | 6.4 g | 15.9 g |
| Squid Tempura | 2.6 g | 12.6 g |
| Sausage Tempura | 17.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Seasoned Egg | 40.2 g | 11.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Broth Udon - $13.49: Creamy chicken broth, juicy pork chashu, and a flavorful seasoned egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Udon - $11.99: Dashi broth served with sweet beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitsune Udon - $9.49: Dashi broth served with sweet fried tofu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp BK - $10.99: Udon with dashi sauce and shrimp tempura Dietary tags: Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- BK Udon - $7.49: Classic udon with concentrated dashi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, 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: Halal, 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: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Tempura
- Asparagus Tempura - $1.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Chicken Katsu - $4.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Tempura - $2.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tempura - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Tempura - $2.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Tempura - $1.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Tempura - $2.25 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $2.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid Tempura - $2.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Tempura - $1.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamagoyaki - $2.25: Sweet egg omelette Dietary tags: Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-Ons
- Fresh Veggies - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Gekikara Fireball - $1.5: Spicy chili ball Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Soy Free
- Sweet Beef - $4.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Seasoned Egg - $1.25: Half seasoned egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Soft Boiled Egg - $1.99: Runny white with gooey yolk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kitsune-Age - $1.99: Sweet fried tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Calamansi Juice - $3.5
- Pineapple Sunrise - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Green Tea - $2.99
- Coca-Cola - $2.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Diet Coca-Cola - $2.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $2.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Marugame Udon
- Is Marugame Udon dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Marugame Udon has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Egg, Extra Noodles and Gekikara Fireball.
- What can I eat at Marugame Udon on a dairy-free diet?
- Seasoned Egg, Extra Noodles and Gekikara Fireball carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Marugame Udon have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Extra Noodles and Gekikara Fireball.
- Is Marugame Udon gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Marugame Udon?
- Big Chicken Katsu, at roughly 47g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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