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I'm puzzled by the popularity of this place. It seems like just another noodle fast-food spot, lacking any distinct charm or impressiveness. The long wait time certainly doesn't seem justified. We gave it a try two nights in a row, initially opting for takeout, which was disappointing. The noodles were served cold and overly salty, with a noticeable absence of the soft-boiled egg for one of our noodle dish. Also they forgot to put one of the noodle bowl in our take out bag. We had to walk back to claim it. They didn’t even feel bad for the trouble we endured. Hoping for a better experience, we dined in the following night, enduring the queue. Unfortunately, the tempura was cold and lacked crispiness, and although the noodles were slightly improved from our takeout experience, they were still quite ordinary. With the addition of tempura, the meal turned out to be quite expensive, leaving us unsure of what to recommend or if it's worth the wait at all.

My appointment called and said they were running late. I quickly pivoted and decided to eat lunch. I went to Marugame Udon in Waikiki at 11: 30 and there was no line for food. Can you imagine? There is usually a line out the door to the corner of the block. I picked out my food and quickly found a table inside the restaurant. Service is fast and efficient. The food was great. Definitely a good idea.

We went to Marugame Udon 4 times during our trip, which is a lot since there were tons of other places we wanted to try. It’s just that good on top of being affordable! There’s always a long line up during dinner but the line moves decently fast. If you don’t want to wait in line, plan to go during lunch time when there are no lines or a very small line. We’ve been to the Japan location and now the Hawaii location and quality is consistent.

The food was amazing, made with fresh ingredients, and couldn't ask for better menu selections. This place gets very busy, so know what to order before you get to the counter. I was hurried along and didn't completely understand the menu. Seating can be a pain, but it's worth the wait. I definitely will be coming back.

No frills udon but amazing quality and flavours. The line is usually long in the evening; however, it’s usually not too crazy before lunch time. We went to there thrice before lunch time and we got a spot immediately. They do have some veg options but not a lot. Would absolutely come back again in the future.