"Standing in line to eat is a fact of life on Sawtelle, and Marugame Udon is no exception. (If you’re in a rush, it’s best to hit this spot outside prime lunch hours.) This udon restaurant is set up cafeteria-style, where you wait in a theme park-style line before picking your bowl of udon—we like the one with sweet braised beef—and then slide your tray down the counter to grab your choice of crispy tempura. It’s affordable, filling, and a great quick meal in a pinch." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore