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About Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon is a Japanese noodle restaurant on University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto, one of the chain's California locations. Its udon noodles are made to order and its dashi broth is prepared daily in the restaurant. The cooking area is open, a setup Marugame calls a theater kitchen, so guests can watch the noodles being made and cooked. You can eat in or take food to go. The Palo Alto Caltrain station and the Stanford Theatre are a short walk away.
What this location offers
- Udon: signature Nikutama and creamy broth bowls, beef and kitsune udon in dashi, kake and BK udon, curry udon and a Tan Tan udon with vegan broth
- Rice bowls: bento style bowls with rice or udon, such as grilled eel, shrimp tempura and chicken katsu curry
- Tempura by the piece: shrimp, chicken, chicken katsu, sweet potato, pumpkin, zucchini, potato croquette, tamagoyaki, gyoza, sausage and imitation crab
- Add-ons: soft boiled or seasoned egg, chashu pork, sweet beef, extra noodles and fresh vegetables
- Drinks: green tea, a calamansi drink and a Pineapple Sunrise
- Ordering: online from the location page or in the Marugame app, with rewards, gift cards and a fundraising program for schools and groups
The menu page does not list allergens in detail, so ask staff if you have an allergy. Our Asian food guide covers other noodle shops in town. Our cheap eats guide lists more quick meals.
Location and getting there
Marugame Udon is at 383 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 9 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Sunday | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Hours from the business's own website, checked October 29, 2026.
What is nearby
- Yayoi, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Visual Comfort & Co., store, under 0.1 mi
- Crepevine, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Olivia & Lash, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Peninsula Optical, practice, under 0.1 mi
- Cogswell Plaza, 0.1 mi
- University Avenue, 0.2 mi
- Johnson Park, 0.2 mi
Other quick bites and takeout nearby: Nick The Greek (under 0.1 mi); Sweetgreen (0.2 mi); Bare Bowls (0.2 mi); Mendocino Farms (0.3 mi). Browse the full quick bites and takeout list.
About this listing
Checked October 29, 2026 against Marugame Udon Palo Alto location page; Marugame Udon menu; Marugame Udon official website. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Marugame Udon in Palo Alto?
Marugame Udon is at 383 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away.
Can I order Marugame Udon online in Palo Alto?
Yes. The Palo Alto location page links to online ordering. Marugame's app for iPhone and Android offers what the company calls its best prices and loyalty perks.
Does Marugame Udon have vegan options?
The menu lists a Tan Tan udon made with a vegan broth. Several tempura pieces are vegetables, such as sweet potato, pumpkin and zucchini, but ask about the batter and frying oil if you follow a strict diet.
What are Marugame Udon's hours?
Monday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m..