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.

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.

Let’s start with the good, the food was great! Everything we had was flavorful and I would come back for this reason BUT the service was subpar to say the least. Our waiter asked one minute after sitting down what we wanted for food. After ordering they never came back to ask how our meal was, I had to flag down someone to ask to refill my water and after that they never came back. They don’t wait on you at all. There was an entire open section of seats and they make you sign in on an iPad; we signed in and a minute later they sat us down.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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

One of the best udon spots in the Bay Area! Personally, I prefer this location to the one in Mountain View, udon quality seems better here. I got the kitsune udon, a bit on the salty side for the soup but still delicious; tempura and curry udon are also favorites. Service was excellent, waiting list can take a while during dinner time.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Came for early dinner and joined Yelp waitlist. Good overall was good especially the udon and the unagi bento (which was insane value for everything you get). The bento had a little bit of everything and was delicious. The corn tempura needed salt and looked better than they tasted (the dipping sauce helped a bit), but I'd skip this and the miso black cod appetizer next time. We did like the tempura shiso leaf with the cod. The mentai cream udon was also good but heavy. Lots of leftovers, service was pretty good given how slammed they were. Parking in the lot here, and good udon options.

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.

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 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

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!

This is one of my all time favorite spots in SJ. I remember trying this for the first time and was so taken aback by how good the food was. The price is also very worth for what you order and for the quality. I have tried most of the things on their menu and everything is literally amazing.

Been here a handful of times now, and it's quickly become one of my recommended spots for udon in the South Bay- especially the Saratoga location. I usually rotate between the Kitsune Udon, Nabeyaki Udon, or Tonkotsu Udon (when I'm extra hungry)- all solid choices. On a recent visit, my friend ordered the Mentai Cream Sauce Udon, and I'll admit- I was skeptical... but it actually surprised me. The seasoned roe cut through the richness of the cheese and cream nicely. Although I don't think I could finish a whole bowl myself, I'd recommend it as a shareable if dining with 1 or more people. Most recently, I tried their Salmon Ikura Seiro-Mushi (traditional Japanese steaming set served in wooden boxes)- and loved it!! Reminded me of a traditional Japanese breakfast where you can sample a variety of dishes, beautifully prepared. Great option if you like options, but it does get pretty filling, so would definitely come with a big appetite! If you're coming for dinner, make a reservation- waits can run 30-60 minutes even on weeknights. Lunch is much easier for walk-ins.

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.

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.

What a cool little spot. Came here for lunch (and dinner the next night). It's a quaint, small spot (doesn't seat a lot of people) and the food feels authentic. It's mostly small plates, but loved everything I ordered. There is a lot of fried food, but it's all cooked perfectly- not oily, and cooked properly. This is a great hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant.

Always craving the udon tonkatsu with a shrimp tempura appetizer. Yum! Service is great and the ambiance is nice as well. Have been here twice in one week multiple times!

We ordered online and picked up, so we didn't get the dining in experience. We did get a coloring page and some crayons though lol. They didn't pack any utensils for us, which we did actually need. SALMON SPINACH CREAM SAUCE UDON - this was super good! I'm not sure if I prefer it cold or warm. I don't like the cheese melted and stringy, but I did like my noodles warmer. Yaki Onigiri - We definitely didn't need this - the other food was plenty filling. We enjoyed leftovers - tasted great out of the air fryer. KIDS MINI UDON - we were impressed with the variety given for the kids item. Kids loved it, although they didn't try everything - the adults got to :) KIMINO UME - didn't hit the spot Where I live, there isn't anything like this! Would definitely return again.

I have been going here for years now. Every time I am craving some good, house made udon, this is my go-to place. This place is a little further down from Strawberry Place where Mitsuwa Marketplace is. I heard the location used to be a diner. Plenty of parking. My friend introduce me to this place after I told her Marugame Udon in SF just doesn't taste the same as the one in Honolulu (sorry guys lol) The place gets pretty busy in peak times, everytime I go I get seated fairly quickly though. The dining room is large and can accommodate alot of people. I used to get the Uni Cream udon when they had it. I remember they used to serve it with a limit or 20 (i think) per day. Now they completely took that off the menu my next favorite is the Mentai Cream Udon. I also get some tempura, sometimes agedashi tofu. The udon is delicious. Very nice chew to the udon and a great vehicle for the creamy, salty, smells of the sea, mentai sauce. I always finish this dish a little too fast as I slurp my life away. The tempura is also tasty, cooked well, crunchy, light batter. Corn tempura is my favorite. I have brought other people here and no one had anything bad to say about their food. Well one time my friend said her curry udon was too tasty. If that's even a bad thing. lol Overall and great place for udon. Ambience is also great, might be perfect for date nights if your partner doesn't mind your loud noodle slurping face (mine doesn't lol)

I wanted a change from marugame so I dragged my bf to come to udon mugizo with me for the first time. I was seated very quickly, it was during peak hours and I didn't have to put my name down which was nice. The restaurant is very spacious and I liked the big booths. This was my first time trying a cream style udon and it was soooooo delicious, I would seriously come back to get this dish. The fried corn tempura was decent, but my udon was so good, I didn't really need it on the side anymore . Next time, I'd totally try the mentaiko cream udon.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I'm glad I had the chance to! Food(5/5): I got the chicken katsu curry udon and it was amazing. So flavorful and the portion was so filling. I definitely recommend sharing and getting an appetizer as well. The chicken was juicy, it tasted better than other chicken katsu I've tried. Service(4/5): service was friendly and attentive but it was a little hard to get ahold of service when we first came in. We joined the waitlist ahead of time so when we arrived we expected to be seated near arrival time but everyone was really busy and it took quite a bit for us to speak to someone about getting seated. The food came out really fast which made up for the wait time in the beginning. Ambiance(5/5): Great place to bring friends or family and chat. Many people were chatting.

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.

I felt this spot was ok. I had high expectations but thought the food was mediocre. I checked in on the waitlist via Yelp and despite there being multiple tables open, we had to wait about 10 minutes, which is fine but just odd. The 4 groups after us were seated immediately after us as well. This was a Saturday at 5:15pm and it wasn't busy when I initially checked in / got there. We got the assorted tempura and the beef donburi set with udon, which came out first. Unfortunately, the tempura came out cold... I expected it to be piping hot or warm but it was just cold. We munched on that first as I was still waiting for my mentaiko cream udon which came out about 5 minutes later. Since they bring the food in trays, my tray was lowkey hanging off since the table was a bit small. Overall, felt the food was just OK. I had a HUGE craving for the mentai cream udon but thought it was just ok and not that appealing due to the cheese they use as it did not mix well smell wise with the mentaiko. I'm not too sure if it was the cheese that was bad or what, but I wasn't too fond of it. I saw other reviews stating it was too salty but I thought mine tasted fine in terms of taste. Overall, it wasn't terrible, it's just I personally would not be back. I think there's great potential and service plus atmosphere was nice, it just didn't hit the expectations for a Japanese udon spot for me, unfortunately.

Udon Mugizo is one of the best places in San Jose for Udon! This is the location they opened after the one in Mountain View. If you've been in the bay for more than a decade, you may recall this building used to be a Ringer Hut. Fun to know that the next occupant still serves noodles and has been for 5+ years now! The restaurant is modern and has multiple booths and tables. Ample seating but there's always a wait during lunch/dinner rush times. Parking lot can get full when the restaurant is busy. The curb to get into the parkinglot is steep in an area so advisable for low cars to park on the street. The Nabeyaki Udon comes with tempura shrimp, egg, fish cake, and more. Large sized udon comes with more noodles. The broth is flavorful and hearty. Tempura is crispy and doesn't get soggy fast. Even when soaked in soup, the breading stays intact. You can't go wrong with any the choices on the menu. The udon itself is always a great texture, fresh, and memorable.

Came here for lunch a couple weeks ago and was met with a nice ambience. As soon as I got here, the servers checked on me a couple times to make sure I didn't have any questions since I told them it was my first time. I ended up choosing the mentai cream sauce udon (not fully vegetarian, it does have cod roe I believe) and I was blown away by how creamy it was. It was my first time eating an udon dish this creamy that packed a punch of flavor. I will absolutely be back here to check out the rest of the menu!

Met up here with a few friends for a quick get-together. I love udon so I was excited to grab food here. I ended up getting the tempura zaru udon, which comes on ice (not warm) and with a dipping broth. The tempura, I believe, came with 3 pieces of shrimp, eggplant, kabocha squash, and potato(?). It was freshly fried and the batter was crispy, not soggy at all. The udon noodles were spot on and were cooked perfectly. I wanted to try it cold even though it was a chilly day because I only ever get it in soup. And I was not disappointed! Dipping the udon in the sauce was just as satisfying. You can even grind your own sesame to add in. Staff was super accommodating for our larger party and continued to check on us throughout the meal. They even offered to split the check for us but we decided to pay as a whole to make it easier. Overall, a solid meal and a happy stomach!

The Udon Mugizo food this time around is much better than before. My partner and I decided to visit this spot on a lazy Sunday afternoon with plenty of places to park. The restaurant is very clean, decorated with spices on the wall and bags of rice. It was a nice touch that depicted Japanese culture. We were brought into the restaurant with the kind staff. Sitting by the window, the restaurant is pretty quiet and chill, enjoyable. I had the kitsune udon regular size with sweet potato tempura on the side. The sweet potato tempura was fantastic as always. I feel like the kitsune udon tasted much better this time around because it was not too salty. The flavors were fitting for what it is and so delicious. I can't wait to show this place to my friends. Thank you for the incredible food and service.

Only wanted to go here for the Mentai Cream Udon and I have no regrets! Soooo good, creamy, not too salty ^_^ 5 out of 5, but I'm biased because I love mentaiko. Hubby got the Salmon and Cream Spinach Udon. He said it was ok, 3.5 out of 5. He said we probably would have liked it better if it came with salmon sashimi rather than smoked salmon. Theres a waitlist you can add your name on in the front and we only waited like 10 mins for a table of 4 and an infant around 1pm.

Tonkatsu udon was really good! I can taste the quality of the udon and the broth! The regular size was super fulfilling. Service was friendly and quick. Kids meal gets a token for a toy! Very unique experience.

The **Tonkatsu Deluxe** is a standout--crispy, juicy, and perfectly fried. The **Curry Udon** is another favorite, with rich, flavorful broth and thick, chewy noodles. Both dishes are consistently delicious. The restaurant has a cozy, casual vibe with a simple Japanese aesthetic. It's clean and welcoming, though it can get busy during peak hours. Udon Mugizo delivers excellent Japanese comfort food, especially the Tonkatsu Deluxe and Curry Udon. Great for a quick, satisfying meal. **Highly recommended!** This my second place First @San Mateo.

I'm normally not a big fan of udon but love this place. The broths are super flavorful and there's a variety for savory fans, sweet fans, thick or light. Tonkotsu is on the more savory and rich side and is my go to flavor. The portions are also huge. Prices are starting to get a little on the steep side though.