This Marugame location was solid. Fast service and staff is friendly. Plenty of takeout containers and utensils at the side table in case you want to take your item to go. The cold noodle combo was good if you want something simple; it comes with one choice of tempura and a drink. Would come back if craving Marugame and in the area.

I love Marugame so much. I'm never disappointed. When I want a bowl of udon, Marugame is my go to. Don't forget to also get the various tempura! Easy to order, super quick, and there are a lot of seating at this location.

Super similar to udon shops in Japan! Love the udon, but some broths are a bit salty, and meals are not extremely substantive. Great place to get dinner with friends, though.

First time at this location and it is clean and spacious! Plenty of room and there is outside dining as well. Menu you choose what you want cafeteria style. I had the regular tonkatsu with side of tempura and calamansi drink. Disposable utensils and you bus your tray and sort out the washables and disposables. Would come back again. Metered parking and free residential street parking. The portion I ordered was tasty and just right

Marugame in Berkeley is hands down the best fast food udon spot. I always opt for the beef udon because it's incredibly flavorful. The service is fast and efficient, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Plus, the restaurant is clean, and the bathrooms are well-maintained and nice. Highly recommended for udon lovers!

We've been to the Honolulu location and I think there was more selection of tempura but it also had much more traffic so having a full menu there made more sense. The Berkeley udon wasn't spectacular nor was the tempura but all very tasty. The restaurant itself is larger with more seating and was more comfortable because the Hawaii Marugame was just too crowded with a line out the door. This location was much cooler inside than in paradise so it was nicer to have hot udon and not eat with sweat dripping from my forehead. Slurp up and Gochisosama!

We came on a busy afternoon, I love tempura and my gf loves thick udon. A match-made noodle spot. Music brewing, deep fryers frying, the smell of the broths simmering before you order in line is what really caught my attention. We had several things to try: 1. Curry Nikutama - very silky, oily, smooth and umami broth, sweet beef on top, and a soft poached egg. Yummy 2. Shoyu Tonkotsu - a very creamy porky/rich broth and a half hard boiled egg(we didn't know you could choose, saved that option for next time) nonetheless, a very good udon soup. 3. Tempuras: sweet potato, tamago, potato croquette, zuchinni, and shrimp. They were all freshly fried. Hot and very good! 4. The drinks: Calamansi-ade, super refreshing, just enough sweetness and tart. A solid drink. Matcha is strong on the tea with perfect sweetness. Both very good, solid drinks. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. That's 5 stars! Will definitely visit again and try the other items. Love this place! Thanks Marugame Udon gang!

Second time in 3 days, visiting from San Diego and this place is now a regular spot! Parking is difficult here, look for metered street parking along the main street or spots around the blocks. You are welcomed by a spacious dining room, menus on stands and above the order booth, and the delicious smell of what you're about to eat! Main dishes are ordered and prepared in the initial booth, followed by a counter of a la carte selections of tempura, katsu and more. Drinks right before the cashier, and try the calamansi lemonade, it is SO good! I've ordered the Tonkatsu twice, and I'm not over it. The broth is delicious, and all the ingredients just add to it. Udon noodles are fresh, all made to order, right in front of your hungry eyes! Sit anywhere, and there is an island with the tempura sauce, eating utensils and to go containers complete with bags. Enjoy!