Experts' Choice Award Marugame Monzo
7 expert reviews
“At Monzo, udon is the star of the show, handmade by chefs in an open kitchen, then carefully cut and batched as diners happily slurp the finished product a few feet away.”
– LA Weekly
Time Out "Maybe the most exciting restaurant in Little Tokyo at the moment is Marugame Monzo, which recently relocated, turning its new space to showcase its freshly made udon." Full review
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Ask for seats at the counter so you can watch the noodle-making action up close.
Gayot14.0
"Despite L.A.'s unyielding ramen-mania, sometimes there's just nothing like a chewy bowlful of udon --- and this sleek modern spot downtown in Little Tokyo has some of the Southland's best." Full review
Los Angeles Times "The raw, sliced Hokkaido scallops with tiny flying fish roe are delicious. The grilled chicken breast with buttery grated ginger is among the better chicken dishes in Little Tokyo." Full review
On the Grid "Whilst Japanese-Italian fusion may not prompt thoughts of congruence, Tokyo’s latest haute cuisine trend has invented a dish with miso-infused carbonara and udon noodles." Full review
Zagat "Udon is the name of the game at this inexpensive and trendy Little Tokyo Japanese, where the noodles are made by hand, then cooked and flavored all sorts of ways (sea urchin cream sauce, carbonara)." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"It is a restaurant that refines the noodle to an art form...the space is simple, clean, and welcoming," Full review
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