Udon Mugizo

It's so good and fulfilling and with good value as well. Kid's meal has plenty of portion, fries, udon, various tempura and doesn't feel salty. They offer 2 special Seiro-Mushi options that's just for this location (as far as I'm aware of): Unagi, and Salmon Ikura set. Both come with special sesame dipping sauce for the steamed veggies, assorted tempura and mini udon ( doesn't feel mini at all). They come in plenty although I wished there's sauce in addition to the seaweed and sesame sprinkles that are included in the tray. Katsu curry udon was favorite. The curry udon was so good with carrots and with tender chunks of beef. The breaded pork was good and even better when dipped with curry. It's in great portion especially you have extra rice to soak up all the curry goodness. Very pleased and satisfied with what they offer. Will come back for more.

Food: the broth is REALLY GOOD. I’ve definitely tried better udon noodles somewhere else but here is pretty good still! Recommend their tonkotsu udon for sure; the spiciness added the flavor and makes it different from other places. Service: it was close to their end of business hour but they still took us in. The staff were very attentive and welcoming! Ambiance: calm and enjoyable! No matter your group size, this is a go-to place to have a nice comfort food with udon.

The udon here is SO good! What made it even better is that they make it fresh using non-American manufactured flour. There's a difference between American manufactured flour vs flour made in Japan, Canada or Europe. I know because for some reason, I have a reaction to American manufactured flour, while I don't have the same reaction to flour made elsewhere. And Udon Mugizo sourced their flour from Canada. The udon were perfectly cooked in all three entrees we had. The beef curry udon was so hearty and the curry was delicious to the last drop - took it home with the side bowl of rice they provided. No waste! Because of how thick the curry is, the bowl of curry udon stayed warm throughout the meal. The niku udon broth was umami! Definitely one of the best I've had and no, it's not MSG because MSG food causes us to feel very thirty and this wasn't the case. Lastly, the mentai cream sauce udon was such an interesting creation but it tasted simply amazing! It's like some creamy pasta but instead with the delicious udon. Personally, I'll eat udon anytime over pasta - no matter cheap or expensive pasta. Just my personal preference. Service was impeccable and the bathroom was delightfully clean as well. Oh yeah, they even have a bidet - which is the first I’ve seen in a restaurant here in the States side. Will definitely be back now that I've bookmarked this as my must go udon eatery!

Bold broth flavor of pork and bonito in the Tonkotsu Udon. On the salty side. Like the thick springy noodles which also had the nice amount of chewy consistency. The chashu pork in it were soft and had a slight sweet flavor. Also fave a whole seasoned egg and a shrimp tempura in it. The egg had a sweet jelly yolk. If you prefer a sweeter Udon dish the Beef Sukiyaki Udon would be the a good choice. The Assorted Tempura had 3 shrimp, and 4 different veg and a squid tempura. Sauce was light with traditional soy sweet flavor. Price was reasonable for the quality of ingredients. Food came out quickly. Staff were attentive.

Have dinner with a friend at this Udon Speciality restaurant on a Friday night. Was pleased that there are indeed many varieties of Udon to choose from including curry-based or nabe-based selections. However, for me, the presentation of the yaki onigiri is the best among all the dishes that we have ordered.

Total Score: 6.10 Bathroom: 4.25/5 Oooo the bathroom had a bidet. And fairly clean bathroom. Customer Service: 3.25/5 Nothing notable. Tried to get us to order more shit tho like thrice Ambiance: 4/5 Dojo vibes. Food: 3/5 Was alright. The chicken Katsu was soggy but udon was fair. Curry was fair too. The rice I got was a bit weird tho. Sweet in certain parts. Wow: 0/1 Normal Udon Restaurant. Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW

I’m so glad that I could find your shop as “the authentic Japanese restaurant”. I visited the US many times and found that many shops say “Japanese food” or those shops with names of “weird-but-non-Japanese-don’t-care” are here and there. Actually, at some point, I kinda enjoy it as “travel experiences” But this time, I was serious a bit to find “the real Japanese food restaurant” online. If I go to brick and mortar stores it’s a bit easier to find ones. Why I wanted to order online this time, because I was looking for Udon which I always eat when I get sick in Japan. And now I’ve been sick and having fever for 4 days. I’ve been in the states for about 3 months and I’m going back to Japan really soon, so I wanted to try as many “American foods” as possible, but I found when I was sick I couldn’t accept it even if I want to. Then when I got this Udon by a delivery, open the lid of Dashi soup, I cried 🥲🥲🥲 In my mind, Dashi is the real Japanese stuff, so the smell reminds me of my country🥲 This shop’s Udon made me not only stuffed for the first time in 4 days, but also relieved while I spend my time alone when I’m sick🥲 Thank you so so much🙏🏻 ごちそうさまでした。 出汁はやはり日本人の心ですね❤️

Udon Mugizo Udon Mugizo blends modern and traditional Japanese vibes seamlessly. From the moment you walk in, you’re warmly welcomed by the staff, and the large paper lantern at the entrance adds a charming touch. We visited for my girlfriend’s birthday with a party of nine, and the staff accommodated us wonderfully. Takoyaki 🐙 The takoyaki was delicious, with a perfect blend of sauce and batter. Just be cautious—it’s piping hot! Katsu Curry Udon 🍛 I had the katsu curry udon. The pork katsu was thick and flavorful, though I wish the breading had been a bit crunchier. The curry had a rich beef flavor with tender beef chunks, though the udon was slightly undercooked for my taste. Unagi Seiro Set 🐟 My girlfriend enjoyed the unagi seiro set, loving the perfectly cooked eel with its deliciously glazed sauce. It paired beautifully with the rice, though she noted the udon soup could have been hotter. Creamy Udon 🍜 Her sister’s favorite is the creamy udon, which she orders every time. It’s a must-try! If you’re a fan of udon or Japanese cuisine, Udon Mugizo is definitely worth a visit.

Came here again after a bit, and it's still so special to me!! The broth of the tonkotsu soup is so savory and delicious! The egg they cook perfectly with it a little runny in the yolk. Pro tip, order a pork katsu cutlet on the side and it's a perfect additional protein to dip into your broth!

Friendly and helpful staff, quick service, and cozy Japanese dishes. Was seated right away at 6pm on a Friday, but when we left there were a lot of people waiting and no parking left in the lot. The Miso Black Cod appetizer was flavorful, I just wish there was more of it. My husband and I split a large Nabeyaki Udon with an order of Vegetable Tempura to go with it. It was enough food for the two of us! I loved the traditional flavors of the udon, but unfortunately felt the tempura was a bit too oily. Udon Mugizo satisfied my udon cravings! Would love to come back to try a different one.

Dedicated spot for udon noodles in the Bay Area. I absolutely love this place, so it's always a treat whenever we come here. We thought there would be a line on the weekend, but I think we arrived right before the lunch rush. Our server was so sweet and very attentive and took our orders right away. I ordered the Niku Beef Udon and my husband usually does the Tonkatsu Udon or the Katsu Curry Udon, depending how he's feeling. I always wanted to try the Mentai Cream Udon, but I keep defaulting to my usual order. The broth for the beef udon is light but flavorful. It comes with a healthy serving of thinly sliced beef, green onions, tempura bits, and a poached egg. I usually mix the poached egg right away with the soup, so it has a richer taste. We were in and out within 30 minutes. Very quick service and we ate super fast because food was so delicious. :)

Okay, since the food is always top notch and service is super fast, I am giving Udon Mugizo 5 stars! They consistently satisfy my cravings for great, flavorful soup. Everything we've tried has been delicious, and the turnover is fast. #Protip--Use the Yelp App to add yourself to the waitlist before driving over. You'll get text updates as you move up the queue.

Udon Mugizo is alwaysss busy and there is always a wait, but the wait doesn't last long because the service is so fast!! A humble restaurant, good music and a welcoming vibe! Perfect for a family dinner or date night! You are always greeted by the friendly staff when you enter and they keep things fun during dinner. We celebrated a birthday dinner, and they were nice enough to refridgerate our cake, bring out birthday glasses for the celebrant and sang at our table! The donburi combos on the menu are such a steal! ~ $20ish for HUGE portion. You get a little of both worlds- rice and soup! The Katsu Donburi was sweet, crispy, and very umami! My favorite part is the scrambled egg with onion served with katsu! If you're in a hurry, add yourself to the waitlist on Yelp!

I came here for lunch for party of 5 and we were seated promptly. I tried the tonkotsu udon with a spice level of spicy. The broth was very flavorful and the noodles were a great texture and not overcooked. Spicy is actually not too spicy and I think I could've went one level higher. The employees were very friendly and checked up on us several times and refilled our waters. Their menu contains a variety of different udons and I'm curious to try the others! PS, they have a bidet in their bathroom!

OMG I've been here several times already and while I love the Mountain View location - this location is WAY BIGGER with parking right there!! And the service is the BEST - actually both places are good but I will say our water glasses were NEVER empty and folks kept checking in on us and cleared away our dishes while letting us chat - we were there a while and never did we feel the pressure to have to leave right away - it helps being a larger location... Food was delicious and amazing - first time we went kids had their creamy udons that they loved... Hubby had their curry udon, while I went appetizers all the way... got the miso cod appetizer as well as their tempura... hit the spot for me... Actually anything you order there is good and what's nice was the 2nd time I went I was craving a little rice so got the tempura rice combo that came with a side udon - it was PERFECT. It's amazing how much they put into that rice bowl and they didn't fill the brim to rice with a little tempura - it was a lot of tempura (I think there was 3 shrimps at least) and veggies with just the PERFECT amount of rice... and the side udon was JUST the right amount... I will say though my favorite is their beef sukiyaki udon - I usually get that one but glad I tried something different the 2nd time I went... LOVE this place and love their food. Lunch during weekday is best - not too crowded so no wait. I do wish they provided bento boxes when you eat in - I would've liked the miso cod but I guess it'll be when we order to go...

Food: Salmon Spinach Cream Sauce Udon, Katsu Curry Udon, Karaage Overall: A popular udon spot in San Jose! We came around 12pm and was on the waitlist. I know that they're known for their mentai and salmon spinach udon so I went for the salmon spinach to get protein. Their portions are pretty big even for a regular! I think the salmon spinach cream sauce udon was tasty and creamy; reminded me of pasta dish but with udon noodles. The katsu curry udon was also really good, even though I'm not a regular consumer of curry, the set is big! It came with katsu, rice, and the udon had braised beef/short rib; you will come home full.

Food: the broth is REALLY GOOD. I've definitely tried better udon noodles somewhere else but here is pretty good still! Recommend their tonkotsu udon for sure; the spiciness added the flavor and makes it different from other places. Service: it was close to their end of business hour but they still took us in. The staff were very attentive and welcoming! Ambiance: calm and enjoyable! No matter your group size, this is a go-to place to have a nice comfort food with udon.

Heavy! Get ready for nap time because this place will fill you up. We had a few varieties of udon, unagi and curry. The regular udon was just okay and honestly I didn't finish it. Maybe the noodle texture wasn't bouncy/snappy enough and the broth temp was lukewarm while the soup flavor was a bit bland. TBH, I prefer Marukame. But, The creamy udon was a hit and a table fav! The unagi was fantastic. It was sweet, perfectly grilled and super tender. Portion was crazy too, it was stacked to the max on top of a bowl of rice. The tempura was amazing and a definite must have while the curry was heavy but in all the right ways. It was a tad spicy, more sweet and savory. The beef was super tender too. The entire meal was great overall. It took me to lala land and an amazing mid day nap. lol.

Udon mugizo, you are a solid spot for grabbing good eats with good company! I love how it boasts not only your traditional soup udons but also the creamy udons As for the eel set (4/5), it definitely is a bang for your buck with a mixture of eel rice, small udon, vegetables, tempura. I would recommend this dish for 2 people. The mentai cream udon (3.5/5) was initially delicious, but later on, it felt like the sauce was all soaked up and the dish just ended up feeling heavy. The karaage (4.5/5) was fresh, solid and had good sauce Plenty of parking spots in the lot and seating inside as well. Not crowded at all on a weekday evening

Udon Mugizo/うどん麦蔵 is an udon place on Western San Jose's Saratoga and De Mille. There's also a location in Mountain View along with San Francisco. If I'm not mistaken, the place used to be another Japanese food place. Don't remember if it's Yoshinoya or what. I actually was kind of hesitant to try the place years ago. I would go to Shiki for my San Jose udon, but the place is no longer there. I feel now that if I want proper udon, I'll need to go to San Francisco. In the end, did it perform a good job at being a good San Jose udon spot? Yes, but, and it's a big "but", it's missing critical items, which I'll mention towards the end. Got your usual cute and terrific people. The noodles are made in house, as you're able to take some home. The place does a good amount of tasks right regarding the menu, and it has its own batch of signature udon bowls. There's also an interesting batch of drinks. If I have a self celebration, I have sukiyaki udon to fall back on, which is my favorite non-Shiki udon probably. Ha ha ha! With all of the praising, why can't the place get a perfect score? The answer goes back to the menu. The place makes me wish that there are another dessert besides the multiple flavors of ice cream, a tea other than houjicha, and the most important element in a chicken udon. Chicken udon is the best soup at curing colds for me, and this is how Shiki became a life saver more times than I can count. (American and Filipino chicken soups are also effective, but chicken udon does the job quicker, and pho has a wonky history with me by having little or worse, no effect.) Mugizo is a good spot for udon. It has a solid foundation, and as a result, it has solid food. With a tinkering or two, the place would be perfect. Check the menu, and see if you have an additional noodle place yourself. +/Udon Mugizo is unbelievably marvelous for having vibrant foods, drinks and hospitality. -/If only it'd add one critical element like a chicken udon.

I don't know if this dish is new but door dashed the smoked salmon spinach cream sauce and added an ajitama egg. I felt like it would be a healthier option to the Mentai cream sauce which i like! It was delicious! Light sauce but still creamy and flavorful, with plenty of smoked salmon, green onions, sprouts which i love and u can add the fried toppings as well. It can be ordered noodles hot or cold. I got cold bc the weather was hot. The ajitama egg was a delicious additional protein. Would def come back to eat here!

Food: GET THESE UDON! The creaminess is sooo YUMMMYY Service/Ambiance: Very polite/friendly workers! And got our food really fast!

My expectations were too high. If you go during the week during dinner, the place is busy. Around 6 when we got there we were able to get a table but a lot more people started to show up around 7:30 and the queue got long. The server was friendly and helpful but busy. He seemed like the only one taking orders for the whole place. I ordered the Mentai Udon and the chicken kaarage. While the chicken kaarage was good and the udon noodles had a great texture, I was expecting a more traditional flavor of the Mentai Udon. The sauce was a little too cheesy tasting to me. I couldn't taste the mentaiko at all. This wouldn't be a dish I would go back for and I love myself a mentaiko udon. I would go back here but I wouldn't order the same thing. Maybe try the tempura and a more traditional udon.

I met a friend for lunch right at 11am when they opened on Sunday which was seriously, perfect timing because there were only a few cars in the lot at the time. Within an hour, the place was packed so arriving at open certainly had its perks. Before Udon Mugizo, this place was RingerHut, delicious and I hadn't been since college. Well, I'm pleased to share that Udon Mugizo was great with their collection of lunch entrees and appetizers, very friendly staff, comfortable seating and ambiance. We shared an appetizer of Agedashi Tofu to start. It was lightly battered and fried which was so perfectly prepared with silken tofu, so yummy, with a portion size perfect for two. The bonito flakes danced in the heat and balanced the umami. The wooden serving spoon brought back memories of when I studied abroad in Japan. Many years ago in San Diego when Mitsuwa was Yaohan, we'd go to Takara where I used to order my favorite noodle dish, Kitsune Udon. I saw it on the menu at Udon Mugizo, it was a done deal. I was pretty hungry so I ordered a large and wow, it was a pretty large portion indeed. One word: Super-tasty!! Does the "-" make it one word? Nope? Well, it does today. lol The udon noodles were cooked just right and the fish cake was a ginormous! Though, I do wish the fish cake was cut into smaller pieces which would have helped to eat it without ripping it apart with my chopsticks. Still, it didn't stop me from eating the whole thing. Literally, I even picked up the bowl drank all the broth. I guess I liked it. :) We also ordered hot tea and were served tasty barley tea with free refills. The staff were super diligent. Our food was ordered and at our table in less than 10 minutes. The staff observed our waters and tea getting low and offered refills frequently. They also noticed plates finishing and offered to clear them for us. Overall, a very pleasant experience here mostly thanks to the staff and the great food! We'll be back for sure.

I got the salmon spinach cream udon and it was creamy, filling, yet still light on the stomach. I've had traditional soup udon before, so it was a nice change to try something different. The service was great, the staff checked in often and made sure my water glass was always full. You do need your full party present before being seated. I also loved the décor, which had a very Japanese-inspired feel.

We love Udon Mugizo! This is probably our 3rd or so time eating here at the San Jose location. The specialty udon dishes are scrumptious. We usually get both the Mentai Udon and the Salmon Spinach Udon. They are both creamy sauced noodles that come with cheese, seaweed shreds, microgreens, and bouncy udon. The regular size is fine if you aren't too hungry or if you are planning to get other appetizers. Otherwise, you may want to get the large size instead if you are hungry. We've gotten the corn fritters twice. They're lightly battered in tempura mix and taste nice in the dipping sauce provided. The iced matcha ($3) is also a great option for a drink if you enjoy green tea. It comes with refills, though I'm not sure if it's unlimited refills. Didn't ask, but only got a second glass anyway. I also appreciate that they have little bowls and utensils for children if there are any in your party. Definitely makes it a more kid-friendly restaurant! Highly recommend giving Udon Mugizo a try if you enjoy noodles!

This spot has quickly become one of my favorite places for lunch or dinner. A friend recommended Udon Mugizo, and after trying it once, I started recommending it to my friends and family. I usually get the Mentai Udon, and it's honestly one of the best creamy udon bowls I've had -- rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. I also always get the corn tempura on the side -- crispy, lightly sweet, and a great addition to the meal. The service is always great, and everyone is kind and attentive. The ambiance is nice too, slightly dim, but I think that's the cozy vibe they're going for. Overall, a solid spot if you're craving quality udon!

I love Italian pasta, and never considered Udon to be pasta, so ordered the Mentai Cream Sauce udon with a little hesitation, but was pleasantly surprised, the delicate sauce was insanely delicious. Udon noodles are heartier than linguine, so it really worked, the noodle had a nice fresh texture. My father ordered the shrimp TempuraUdon, wow, the flaky tempura shrimp was cooked just right and wow,those were extra Jumbo in size, couldn't finish it, so it made for another filling meal the next day! Can't wait to go back and try the Salmon Spinach cream Sauce Udon. Of course service was friendly, bonus, food came fast too...

The udon here is SO good! What made it even better is that they make it fresh using non-American manufactured flour. There's a difference between American manufactured flour vs flour made in Japan, Canada or Europe. I know because for some reason, I have a reaction to American manufactured flour, while I don't have the same reaction to flour made elsewhere. And Udon Mugizo sourced their flour from Canada. The udon were perfectly cooked in all three entrees we had. The beef curry udon was so hearty and the curry was delicious to the last drop - took it home with the side bowl of rice they provided. No waste! Because of how thick the curry is, the bowl of curry udon stayed warm throughout the meal. The niku udon broth was umami! Definitely one of the best I've had and no, it's not MSG because MSG food causes us to feel very thirty and this wasn't the case. Lastly, the mentai cream sauce udon was such an interesting creation but it tasted simply amazing! It's like some creamy pasta but instead with the delicious udon. Personally, I'll eat udon anytime over pasta - no matter cheap or expensive pasta. Just my personal preference. Service was impeccable and the bathroom was delightfully clean as well. Oh yeah, they even have a bidet - which is the first I've seen in a restaurant here in the States side. They brought bowls for the kids without asking, and even had ceramic scissors to cut the udon noodles for kids. Awesome! Will definitely be back now that I've bookmarked this as my must go udon eatery!

Service was outstanding, our hostess was incredibly friendly and great at customer service. We got the salmon spinach cream udon, the salmon is smoked so the flavor went really well with the cream sauce. I recommend getting a soft boil egg to enhance the creaminess! The tonkotsu udon was also really good. The portions are perfect. Highly recommend this spot. We were able to get seated soon as we came, and the ambiance was peaceful even with busy crowds. Bonus: both stalls in the restroom have a bidet. Very nice touch. Lol, i would most certainly come back and recommend you go here!

Pretty cool place for some good udon with a modern Japanese aesthetic. The Mentai udon had solid flavors of Mentai and I loved the bite and texture of the udon, but I felt that the black pepper was a little over bearing on the flavors. However, the curry udon had a deep hearty flavor with super tender braised beef bits and vegetables. The bowl of rice with the curry udon was a very nice touch especially if you're a big eater to scoop up all the left over curry after you're done with the udon. Katsu was pretty much what you expect - crispy light crust and meaty pork. There's so much more on the menu that I want to try next time!

This restaurant has a great menu of different udon, drinks, and appetizers. I ordered the curry udon. The noodles tasted fresh and chewy and the udon was rich and full of umami. I also enjoyed our takoyaki and karaage. Their sparkly drinks looked really fun too. The staff is prompt and efficient. We made a reservation for a Friday evening and seated immediately. The restaurant is beautifully adorned and intimate. Udon Mugizo is one of my favorite places to get udon.

I was nearby after an appointment so decided to do a quick dine in for lunch before my next appointment. I got their Assorted Tempura and Mentai Cream Sauce Udon this time and enjoyed both. The Mentai Cream is delicious but I couldn't finish it because it is on the heavier side which is why I usually get the Salmon Spinach Cream Sauce Udon instead cause it's a bit lighter so I can consume more. Service was awesome! Both ladies checked on me multiple times and refilled my water even though I wasn't in there for long. Ambiance is always nice in here. I enjoy the interior decor and cleanliness of the restaurant.

The food is outstanding here and what a selection- in town for basketball tournament and need some good solid food. The aerobics e is quick and super friendly. The ambiance is simple and chic. Dark woods and cool atmosphere. est here you will be happy!

I absolutely love udon mugizo. There multiple locations across the bay, and I would say there is not a miss at any of the locations. But this review is for SJ which I appreciate because it's bigger, which is great for large parties, and closer to home! I have too many favorites here. But my absolute MUST haves are the mentai cream sauce udon (you can't leave without having this) and the assorted tempura. The mentai cream sauce udon is so creamy and savory, just a wonderful experience from start to finish. The noodles are cooked so well and is so decadent but not sickening. The tempura is cooked so well- crispy but also light and airy. I also liked the curry udon and the salmon spinach cream sauce. No issues with service. Everyone was super nice and friendly. Overall I love this location!

Both Cream Sauce Udon are outstanding! Very unique flavor and texture for udon. Always have to get the Corn Tempura! Service is quick.

Writing a review for great customer service! Came here with a friend for dinner. I ordered a nabeyaki udon and noticed there was something in the broth that looked abnormal. I brought it to the waiter's attention. They took the dish in immediately. After a few minutes, a staff member apologized and let me know that it was broccoli over fried. The manager also followed up to explain, and then offered drinks for us (we didn't accept but appreciate the kind gesture). Then the chef came out to explain to reassure us and recooked the whole dish for me. I'm super appreciative of how they went above and beyond to be thorough to address my concerns. I did enjoy my udon that night and left without a tummy ache. Great staff team!

This is definitely up there for me when it comes to udon spots. Food is consistent, servers are always so upbeat and kind, cute Japanese style interior, and parking lot is fairly big! Food wise, I feel like you can't go wrong with anything but one of my favorites is getting the Spicy Niku Bukkake on a hot day! We came around 12 and were able to get a table in around 5 minutes. But I think 12:30 is when all the tables are full so expect a wait then but good news is, there's a yelp waitlist you can join! Would recommend this spot to any udon enthusiasts!

Great Udon!! I got the tonkotsu udon which was very good. The broth was rich and very savory, and I asked for it extra spicy so they gave me tons of chili powder on the side. The soft boil egg given was one of the jammiest I've ever had. Udon texture was phenomenal & soaked up the broth well. Also, make sure to eat the shrimp tempura first so it doesn't get soggy! I don't have any big complaints about the food aside from it being a bit too greasy, but I think that's what makes a flavorful and rich broth. On a Saturday around 3PM it wasn't too packed. The place was decently sized but seating is a bit tight. Service is swift and food comes out fast! I think portions are okay for the high price. I don't see myself having any leftovers from a $18 regular size bowl of udon.

I had wanted to try this place for a while, so I was excited to stop by with some friends one weekend. The ambiance of the place is really nice and cozy. We ended up ordering it to go and it was super easy to do online for pick up. The food was ready as promised when we arrived. The pork tonkatsu was really delicious and I loved the flavor of the broth with the noodles.

We got here right when they opened for dinner (5PM). Perfect time since there weren't that many people at this time. There were 3 of us in our group and we ordered the ff: Tonkotsu udon (not pictured) Nabeyaki udon (1st photo) Curry udon (2nd photo) I know my friends really liked theirs. Mine was the nabeyaki udon. The broth was one of the best ones I've had. Their noodles were really fresh and the serving was very generous. Service was excellent. I would definitely recommend and most likely would come back with more people! It seemed like whoever designed this place, paid attention even to the smallest details. First example was the height of the table. It was the perfect height to have the shortest distance of the food to your mouth. Second was the bathroom. I can only speak for the women's, but each stall had a bidet and the seat I used was automatically heated. Faucet, soap dispenser, and towel dispenser were all automated so you don't have to touch anything after washing your hands. Every detail seemed intentional which made the experience even better.

04/06/2025 around 1:30 pm. Update review Came here w bro. There was a small waitlist. Didn't take long to be seated. The interior design didn't change from the last time I came. We ordered the curry udon one large and one regular size. One with katsu and the other with tempura. Curry udon was delicious. This time, the udon was not overcooked and was slightly chewy in the curry broth. For a petite person like me, the regular bowl was a lot. My brother, who ordered the large, did not finish either. We ended up taking a lot back home. Overall, definitely worth the Udon Stop.

Overly salty udon broth and slightly oily tempura. The niku was too finely sliced and tasteless. The udon left an msg and terrible aftertaste. The only enjoyable parts of the meal were the hearty noodles, plentiful green onions, and poached egg on top. Price-to-quality isn't good. I don't understand the hype and large crowds. There are much better and cozier Japanese restaurants nearby.

My partner and I came here around 11:30 AM on a Saturday and were seated immediately, though the restaurant filled up quickly after. As soon as we sat down, we were asked what drinks we wanted. We both chose the tea without realizing it was $3 per person -- it would have been nice if they had mentioned the charge ahead of time. I ordered the Tonkotsu Chashu Udon, and my partner got the Tonkotsu Udon Deluxe (large size). Overall, the flavors were great, and the noodle portions were very generous. I even had about half of my udon left by the end of the meal. I also appreciated that when I asked if they could make the broth mildly spicy (which they don't offer), they brought out a spicy powder on the side for me instead. Our server was extremely nice and accommodating, which made the experience even better.

Udon Mugizo now has my heart in San Jose, and I'm excited to return to experience their delicious udon. My grandma recommended this place, and she knows the staff somehow lol. My family is well-familiar with this location because they used to dine at the business known as Ringer Hut. They also have a big parking lot for their guests. Upon arriving, there was a decent wait, and we had to hop on the Yelp guestlist. There usually is a long wait for this spot so be sure to expect this. I ordered the Sukiyaki udon, which had a sweet and savory taste. It also came in a different bowl than my other family's dishes. The broth wasn't too oily or greasy, so it sat well in my stomach. Next time, I want to try their tempura udon or order their tempura in general.

Flavor bombs!!! I love japanese dishes and my favorite rice dish turned into an Udon!! I couldn't be more thrilled to have downed this whole dish. The salmon cream was insane. The depth of the sauce left my partner in tears. She wanted to order another but we savored every bite till the restaurant closed!! Best time of the night.

I wasn't impressed at all. Service was friendly but slow and food was mediocre for a high price. Nice interior, but the workers constantly dragging the chairs and smacking the tables around made it sound like a cafetaria. For ~$30/person, I expected a lot more. I had the tonkotsu udon and the noodle wasn't chewy at all and soup was too salty. The egg was done perfectly and chashu was good though. I also tried the cold tempura udon and the udon chewiness was right, but the dipping sauce was too sweet. I also don't know how they messed up the order, but they brought a LARGE to a 12yr old girl.

Came here a few times now and it's consistently good service and good food! There's an iPad at the front where you can put your party down on the waitlist (recommend coming during non-rush times since there can sometimes be a line during Sun or Sat dinner) but I love all the udon dishes here! I ordered the Nabeyaki which comes with two shrimp tempura and a poached egg, though I also like their cream udon if I feel like eating something more rich and creamy (like their salmon spinach udon pasta). Good vibes and atmosphere and would definitely come here again!

We ordered: -corn tempura -tempura zaru udon -salmon spinach cream sauce udon All three of these dishes were amazing! I've been here before and got the regular niku udon, but we wanted to try something new. Corn tempura was very yummy! Can definitely share with the table, since just the udon itself is pretty filling. For the zaru udon, you grate your own sesame, which is fun and then you can make your dipping sauce how you like. We like to add some of the spicy powder on the table. And we really enjoyed the zaru udon! The tempura is a bit more breaded than we like, but still very good and crispy. I surprisingly liked the salmon spinach cream sauce udon a lot! All the ingredients complement each other very well, and it was like a new yummy surprise with each bite (smokiness of the salmon, I forgot there was cheese, and the sauce, then combining everything, and eating them together) Service was also very fast and they came over to check in frequently. We ended up having to take home (very welcomed) leftovers that we will be enjoying tomorrow. All in all, whether you're looking for a creamy udon, cold udon, or udon soup, I don't think you can go wrong here!

i LOVE udon here. the mentai udon is usually always my all time fav, as well as the salmon spinach. so creamy 10/10 soo yummy! the tonkotsu deluxe also had rich and flavorful broth, a must try!!

I ordered the Katsudon and it reminded me of how my mom used to make it. The portion for the Katsu was on the smaller side, but since it's a combo they provide a small order of udon and rice as well. The taste was good providing some sweet and savory and the rice to balance it out was a nice touch. Definitely a go-to for me here. Service was attentive and the ambience was very chill since we came on an off-hour. Overall: 4.8/5

Happened upon this place when we were looking for Japanese food around Saratoga area. Loved the ambience, the service and the food. They even had vegetable udon. I loved that and they made it spicy too. My family and friends liked theirs as well. Will definitely go back to this place with all of its Japanese vibes where they welcome and say thank you while you leave.

One of the best udon in town, the umami flavor was so satisfying. My mom loves it. I personally love the unagi lunch combo that comes with unagi rice, steam veggies, tempura and small udon. Great deal and huge portions to share with your love one Service was great Ambiance is casual Tips: put your name one Yelp to shorten the wait

Had a spontaneous hangout with friends at Udon Mugizo, and it was a great experience. There were seven of us, and one friend arrived early to put our name down at 1:30 pm on a Saturday. We waited about 15 minutes before being seated, which was perfect timing to check out a nearby Slavic shop. There's plenty of parking around the restaurant, so no need to worry about finding a spot. I wasn't sure what to order at first, but my friends recommended the Mentai Cream Udon, since not many udon spots offer it. Feeling adventurous and pretty hungry, I went with the large size. The first couple of bites reminded me of a white cream seafood pasta--rich and creamy but not too heavy. One friend thought it was a bit too fishy, but I absolutely loved it. There's no meat or much protein in the dish--just carbs and a lot of creamy goodness. If you're watching your calories, this isn't the dish for you, but I didn't mind the indulgence and ended up finishing the whole bowl with very little help. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back to try more dishes next time!

It's our first visit to the restaurant. For starters, we ordered the pumpkin tempura, eggplant remand a serving of the black cod to share. For main dishes we had the curry donburi and spicy niku bukkakke udon. We also ordered a sake to pair with the food. Overall, the meal was good. The host was quick to sit us. 'UE', the server was great - we didn't feel like diners, but guests. Will return.

The service was very warm and efficient. Food was great. The corn tempura was fresh and hot, crunchy and sweet. My fav of the meal. The tonkotsu udon broth had a thicker texture than I expected, it's still delicious but too salty like you'd expect in ramen broth. The chashu was on the thin side and less flavorful than most chashus. The boiled egg was great, not as runny as expected. Shrimp tempura was impeccable. Not exactly what I expected but I still like it a lot. Definitely a nice easy dine out option.

It seemed fitting that I recently went to Udon Mugizo in SF Japantown. Today, I met up with some friends to have dinner here. Waitlist recommended though all of your party must be present before being seated. Same as other location. The parking "can be" challenging at this popular restaurant but it's not that bad. They had some new menu items here. Black Cod Miso appetizer (3/5). It was ok, not as buttery or flakey like usual at places. Vegetable Tempura: sweet potato, eggplant, pumpkin, corn, maitake mushroom, broccoli (3/5). Not as crisp and light as you would expect. Tonkotsu Udon Deluxe: tonkotsu udon with pork kakumi (braised pork belly) (3/5). Flavorful, comforting soup. The noodles were bouncy and chewy. A good piece of pork belly but it wasn't tender at all. The egg was cooked well - runny and creamy. Yaki Onigiri (2 pc) (1/5 stars): 1x seasoned cod roe, parmesan cheese, honoring. 1x raw smoked salmon, ikura (seasoned salmon roe). We were really disappointed in this. The rice texture was really gummy. Usually the outside has that nice crunch. This did not. We should have returned it but... Salmon Spinach Cream Sauce Udon: spinach cream sauce, raw smoked salmon, parmesan cheese, green onions, kaiware sprouts, tempura bits, nori seaweed (4/5). This was good and consistent. I'd return and try other items.