Marugame Udon - Jakarta

Beautiful restaurant. often too much overcrowded. cheap but ok

When it comes to the battle of Japanese noodle soups, specifically udon, Marugame is the champion. I haven't found the worthy opponent to challenge Marugame's taste. I've tasted the Kitsune Udon, Ontama Udon, Niku Udon, Chicken Katsu Curry Udon and Beef Curry Udon... And all of them are suitable to my tongue. Oh, I almost forgot the additional tempuras! There are assorted tempuras that we can choose, and I think I love them all. For drinks, I prefer the classics: Hot Ocha. The price isn't that expensive, it's rather reasonable. The service is straightforward, we have to get in line to get our food and drinks, and then pay before we eat. It's very simple and fast (unless the queue is crowded, though). However, I don't think you'll be able to sit for a long time if the place is crowded. I consider Marugame only as a place to eat, not to hang around with laptops open or long session chatting with friends.

Interior decor is japanese style. You can try to eat Kake Udon and Tempura, the taste is delicious, the same as in one of Tokushima Udon Restaurant. Then, you can taste several japanese sauce. Generally the service is good.

Popular chain udon resto in Jakarta. Always order their Niku Udon. Clear salty soup with slice beef added with chili was so good. Other recommendation is Curry Udon (Beef or Chicken Katsu).

How to eat expensive cheaply: -Come in group 3-5 person) -Order Kamaage Udon family size ~7 dollar) -Order tempura based on number of person ~4 dollar) -Order ocha based on number of person ~4 dollar) -Done! Normally it’ll cost you around 7 dollar/person. That’s 28 dollar/group! But if you try my steps it’s only 15 dollar/group! This store is usually crowded and somehow smaller than other store. But you’ll get the same udon experience!