Los Angeles · Donburi · casual
https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/
UdonUdonSanukiJapanese ChainSawtelle8 Years
The Sawtelle flagship of Marugame Udon — celebrating eight years on Sawtelle Blvd, described by Eater LA as 'possibly one of the most authentic Japanese food experiences in the city.'
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Sawtelle Japantown
- Owner
- Toridoll Holdings Corporation (Japan)
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About
Marugame Udon Sawtelle was the first US mainland location of the Toridoll Holdings Sanuki udon chain, opening in 2017. Eater LA praised it as a potentially 'most authentic Japanese food experience' in the city at opening; the restaurant celebrated its eighth year in 2025.
Neighborhood & visiting
https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/ sits in Sawtelle Japantown, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- First US mainland Marugame Udon (2017) — Sawtelle flagship
- Eater LA: 'possibly one of the most authentic Japanese food experiences in the city'
- Celebrating 8 years on Sawtelle in 2025
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Frequently asked
About https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/
- Is https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/ an authentic udon restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/ is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for udon in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/ located?
- https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/ is located at https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/?
- https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/ does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/?
- https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/ sits in the ¥ price range — typical for udon of this format in Los Angeles.
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