San Francisco · Ramen · casual
Udon Mugizo
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EK Food Services' Japantown udon specialist, making thick handmade udon noodles fresh every day inside the Japan Center's West Building — with creative sauces from salmon cream to tempura.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Japantown
- Since
- 2015
- Owner
- EK Food Services / Eiichi Mochizuki
Plate № 52
About
Udon Mugizo occupies the second floor of the Japan Center's West Building, operated by Hayward-based EK Food Services Inc. under founder Eiichi Mochizuki, the Japanese restaurateur who also runs Marufuku Ramen. The restaurant showcases Sanuki-style udon craftsmanship: thick, chewy noodles are hand-pulled and cut fresh on-site daily — visible through a glass window — and paired with a range of broths and sauces that span traditional dashi, tempura, and the signature mugizo cream (salmon spinach cream sauce). The dedication to fresh noodle-making within a Japan Center food hall gives the restaurant an unusually high ceiling of quality.
Neighborhood & visiting
Udon Mugizo sits in Japantown, one of San Francisco'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 ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Fresh handmade udon noodles cut on-site daily — visible through the kitchen window
- Operated by EK Food Services' Eiichi Mochizuki, the Japanese force behind Marufuku Ramen
- Signature mugizo cream sauce (salmon spinach cream udon) — a standout regional specialty
- Open seven days a week inside Japan Center, ideal for Japantown cultural-district visits
Authenticity: Japanese-owned
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Frequently asked
About Udon Mugizo
- Is Udon Mugizo an authentic udon restaurant in San Francisco?
- Yes — Udon Mugizo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for udon in San Francisco: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Udon Mugizo located?
- Udon Mugizo is located at 1581 Webster St, Suite 217, San Francisco, CA 94115, San Francisco, USA in the Japantown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Udon Mugizo?
- Udon Mugizo does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in San Francisco we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Udon Mugizo?
- Udon Mugizo sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for udon of this format in San Francisco.
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