First time trying the omakase and was blown away! Completely worth the money and chef Jeff was amazing!! The ambiance is great for a date or an upgraded family function but smaller groups only. I will definitely return for the omakase experience!

This was the first time trying Sushi Enya. We got great service, the food came fast, and tasted as good as it looked. We ordered four special rolls and they were all delicious.

I’m a regular here - absolutely one of my favorite meals in LA. The fish is supremely fresh, the prep is simple, methodical and super super consistent. Have had ~10 meals here, usually at the counter bar - and it’s a pleasure every time. The daily list of nigiri is worth hitting up always, and the evergreen options are thoughtful and delicious. Absolute recommend. Ends up being around 75-80$ as a solo diner for a mix of nigiri maybe 10-12 pieces. Not cheap, not crazy expensive. In my opinion, really worth it.

Sat at the sushi bar on a wednesday right when they opened. Got happy hour drinks and omakase (less expensive option). Fish was very fresh. Service was very fast. Receieved miso soup, ten nigiri, and a hand roll. They hooked up the otoro! Great experience.

Alina Lysak

I got beef udon and agedashi tofu, both of which were absolutely delicious. The prices are very affordable for the provided quality and size of the portion, and the service was great

Michelle Hong

Awesome food. Efficient and fast. I ordered two apps: fried tofu and the takoyaki balls and both were perfect. My table ordered: spicy seafood udon, champon and nabeyaki. The spicy one was savory and it’s actually pretty spicy! The champon was basically the non spicy version without mussels. The nebeyaki was a, fried fish cake soup taste that didn’t need to be adjusted. The noodles were a perfectly chewy and the broth was perfect temperature to eat in less than five minutes upon approval. Highly recommend!! And will come back here again.

Lynn Cheung

One of my favourite go-to quick eats. The udon itself is so different and unique compared to other spots. I absolutely adore the miso carbonara and the soup udons. Their tempura is very crunchy and fresh. One of my favourite apps is the agedashi eggplant

lidia polanco

First time trying and it was delicious, got the kukino udon the pork belly was a slightly sweet but blended in well 😋. Obviously what was left of the takoyaki so good

Jimmy Shen

Marugame Monzo is a true gem in Little Tokyo, offering one of the most memorable udon experiences in Los Angeles. Their creative approach to this beloved Japanese comfort food elevates it far beyond the ordinary. The tempura arrives hot, golden, and perfectly crisp—each bite showcasing expert technique. The fish roe shrimp udon stands out for its remarkable depth of flavor and the superb, chewy texture of the noodles that captures the essence of authentic Japanese craftsmanship. Though the restaurant is small and often bustling, the wait is absolutely worth it. Every bowl here reflects care, precision, and genuine artistry—making Marugame Monzo one of the finest udon destinations I’ve had the pleasure of visiting.

Michelle Nguyen

I ordered the miso carbonara udon, and overall, it was enjoyable. The sauce was very creamy. The noodles had a slightly coarse texture, but they were still good. If you enjoy bacon, you would likely appreciate this dish more than I did. Personally, I found the bacon flavor overpowering, and the aroma was quite strong. In retrospect, I think I should have chosen a different item, though the dish was still good. We (party of 2) ate on a Sunday around 6:00 pm and the wait time was brief. The restaurant was small and cute, with a noisy atmosphere. I would come back to try another dish if I’m in the area.

FaFa

The wait time around 7pm was around 15min, given that most parties did not show up or left, which worked in our advantage. The House signature dishes are fantastic. The creamy Uni udon was fantastic. The appetizers as well. All around we had a great time here!

aq xin

Glad I got to try Marugame Monzo for the first time. They serve handpulled udon in a variety of ways, for instance in hot/cold soup or with mentai cream. I tried the udon gratin (うどんグラタン) since it sounded like a combination I've never tried before and was curious about (baked with cream and cheese like potato gratin). It ended up being incredibly flavorful and filling, especially with the chicken (also beware if you're lactose-intolerant and plan to order this). I'd love to come back to try other udon menu items, like the uni cream, mad tiger, or hot dragon.

Luke Kim

Very chewy and tangly noodles! Wow what a crisp draft beer. Only if it was bigger… The creamy udons are specialty dish and it’s good but if you are going with your partner, i think it’s a good mix to get one plain broth udon and one creamy one to balance the meal out. Takoyaki was very good.

Amber Tran

The udon here is terrific - you can taste the freshness of the noodles! Highly recommend the uni udon and the hot dragon udon, they’re top rated for a reason!

Felix G

If you’ve never tried this place, it should definitely be on your list to try. It’s one of our top restaurants when we visit Little Tokyo, been coming here for years before the pandemic and I’m glad this place survived. The place is small, with outdoor seating available, Service is always fantastic and the wait isn’t usually too long. I will say I miss the days when you can see the chefs preparing the udon in front of you. It was an art. Now I think everything is pre-prepared. The udon is cooked perfectly, never had an issue Our go-to dish is the Sea Urchin udon. Rich, creamy, and delicious uni cream sauce with actual uni you can eat by itself or mixed in. It’s also surprisingly not too heavy of a dish so it’s perfect to have anytime whereas the carbonara is just too heavy for us to have all the time Opted for the beef udon with jidori egg udon. Cooked perfectly. Beef isn’t too sweet with the broth and egg mixed in. Fried chicken skin is delicious. Personally I would ask for the sauce to be on the side to use for dipping as some pieces don’t get enough sauce and some are drenched in it. As long as they’re open, they’ll always be one of our top options when we’re in the area.

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Came here for a lite bit after the lunch crowd, though the place was crowded (almost all the tables were full and more were coming in!) \n\nIt's a michelin guide 2025 recipient. They have the top 5 u…

Marugame Monzo absolutely lived up to the hype. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, comforting, and full of depth.\n\nI ordered the sea urchin udon and the ankake mushroom udon, and both were outs…

My favorite place for udon in LA! I typically get their duck nanban udon and karaage, but their creamy udon dishes are also delicious. Casual ambiance and great service - staff is always friendly.

My favorite place for udon in LA! I typically get their duck nanban udon and karaage, but their creamy udon dishes are also delicious. Casual ambiance and great service - staff is always friendly.

Can you tell what we all ordered? Haha\nWe all decided on the mentai cream udon despite the other udons being tempting too such as the miso carbonara udon and mentai squid ink udon. We absolutely d…

All the udons I've tried are delicious, I was even nervous about the beef and egg one but it was so good

Came here with a friend because he was craving udon :)\n\nEverything went so well! He had the Miso Carbonara Udon with extra noodles on the side, and I got the Vegeta "Full" Udon. The noodles wer…

Marugame is one of my favorite go to spots for a quick weekday lunch. Emphasis on weekday as you can expect to wait a little bit if you come on a weekend. \n\nHowever, the food and service is well …

There was a wait on a Saturday fit dinner about 30 mins. It was my first udon experience and it was very delicious. Definitely recommend. The seating was small, staff was efficient, I would go agai…

There was a wait on a Saturday fit dinner about 30 mins. It was my first udon experience and it was very delicious. Definitely recommend. The seating was small, staff was efficient, I would go agai…

2025 michelin, as big fan of agedashi tofu, I think Monzo is best, loved vibe, of course loved mentaiko cream udon, the noodles were perfect, and also uni udon was great

Marugame Monzo has great hand-made udon noodles and great prices! My group all enjoyed our respective dishes. The pork in the kakuni udon was super flavorful and the vegetable udon came with some u…

Marugame Monzo has great hand-made udon noodles and great prices! My group all enjoyed our respective dishes. The pork in the kakuni udon was super flavorful and the vegetable udon came with some u…

My wife and I tried this cozy restaurant and were glad we did. We personally loved the Udon noodle very much. I had a Seasonal Special offering with Mussels, shrimp and Baby scallops. The broth h…

The ambiance feels like a typical small crowd d downtown restaurant, light on fake ambiance, heavy on real city life. The service was efficient and polite. This was my first time to try udon. It …

The creamy uni udon is delicious. We were served at the bar table. The ambiance of the restaurant is homey.

Super amazing udon ! Have items for both cold and hot days ! Have many different options and price is fair. Amazing staff as well

Food here is unique and I love the variety of udon. I've been here a few times, and the creamy uni udon is worth the price. Other dishes I like is their Bukkake udon, which really brings out the or…

We went twice to Marugame Monzo in one week, both times for dinner. Service There's normally a waiting list and the place is a bit small, however we never had to wait more than a few minutes in both…

This is the Little Tokyo outlet of Sushi Enya. The place is on the same street as the popular ramen place. We orders the 18 piece sashimi set twice and the chef was thoughtful enough to put different fish slices on the two orders. We also tried their specialty eel roll which is served on a very long dish since eels are long? Quality of the fish are quite high and attention to details are there. There are not many tables so it gets crowded. Usually there is a wait so suggest to arrive early (5PM) or use table reservations. They have a cancellation fee if you make table reservation. There is no parking on site so you have paid street parking or paid parking structure near by.

Came here for dinner in a group of 7 on a Friday night. We had to wait for an hour to get seated since we had a large group with no reservation. Indoor seating only. They have a omakase option but we all opted for a la carte. I had a chirashi bowl which was quite filling and had a lot of fish. I got green tea which came with free refills. Service was friendly and there are gendered restrooms in the back. Metered street parking. Credit cards accepted. It’s a classy spot to eat high quality fish.

Pretty cute lil spot! Came on a weekday around 6pm so it wasn’t too busy and conveniently during happy hour (which is 5:30-6:30)! I’m vegetarian and there were some pretty decent options. Loved the vegan green man and the Japanese potato fries were pretty good, but could use a dipping sauce like sriracha mayo or something. Shishito peppers were good as well!

Jack

Great Udon noodles just the portions might be small for some people. Ordered the Bukkake Udon and the Mentai Cream Udon, both were delicious.

Earvin Montero

The udon was good and the portion was generous, and the takoyaki was delicious. We came during rush hour, so we had to sit outside, and the restroom was always full, so we couldn’t use it. The prices are a bit high for the quality expected, and the staff could be a little more attentive. Still, it’s an option to consider if you’re near Little Tokyo.

W O'Brien

Japanese cuisine in the heart of Little Tokyo that specializes in delicious Udon noodles dishes. First time at this location. It seems very popular by the wait times from lunch until evening. Service is served on a first come first serve basis following the sign-in list right outside the door. Seating is available both outside and inside. I recommend seating outside as it feels more open and seating is faster. Due note that outside is a bit breezier in the winter yet you are protected from the Sun with what seems like an EZ-up canopy. First time trying Udon noodles. They are delicious slightly sweet noodles in a broth of what seems to be Miso soup. Variety of Udon dishes are served such as those with Tempura chicken which I also tried. The Udon dish was perfect while eating outside in the cold windy weather. My party also tried the rice bowl and did note the flavor was typical of what they encountered in Japan. The Udon dishes are rather large. Yet the rice bowl and Edamame appetizer were rather small and left wanting more. Service here, although friendly, is rather slow and unprepared for the seemingly popularity of the place. I saw our server once, when we ordered our food and then another one who brought our food. Some beverages seemed to be forgotten and was brought only when the food was brought out. The Edamame appetizer was also brought out at the same time along with the main dish. The restroom facilities were clean during our visit. There are many Japanese restaurants serving Udon walking distance to this location. If the line is too long I suggest trying those other ones. The

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Christine yyy

I've had better noodles before; the miso noodles are too creamy. The beef rice is a bit disappointing. What's the difference between this and the pre-made package from 99 Ranch? But it’s worth trying. I recommend the fried chicken—it's very juicy and tender on the inside, yet crispy on the outside.

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Food: I ordered two of my old favorites, the Mentai squid Butter Udon and the Miso Carbonara Udon. The mentai squid butter came with that signature clear broth (salty, umami-rich, and comforting)…

Marugame Monzo gets quite busy during peak hours (weekends, dinners and such). They unfortunately don't have a Yelp waiting list so you will have to put your name down on a paper list. You'll also …

Got the carbonara. It tasted overall great and the service was good. That being said I was hoping for slighter higher quality meat (it's just regular bacon) or at least a larger portion given the p…

We went here because the queue was too long at Daikokuyo next door, and it was getting late. Very friendly service. My Spicy Ground Pork Rice Bowl was very good although I didn’t eat the boiled egg…

QUICKIE REVIEW Genuine Udon had here. FOOD This is what I tried: -Bukkake Udon with Soft boiled Jidori Egg -Mapo Tofu Udon Of the two, bukkake udon is the one you want. It is more flavorful and h…

QUICKIE REVIEW Genuine Udon had here. food This is what I tried: -Bukkake Udon with Soft boiled Jidori Egg -Mapo Tofu Udon Of the two, bukkake udon is the one you want. It is more flavorful and…

You can find better sushi place. Price is even more expensive than other better sushi restaurants. Sushi Enya doesn’t have variety of fish, it seems like its kain target customer base is not Asian. If you are willing to spend this money and experience better sushi, try Sushi Gen or Hama Sushi. Sushman and clerks are very kind and professional.

The fish is fresh and tastes delicious. The prices are crazy though for the rolls. Almost 30 dollars for one roll. I can get a better roll for cheaper. They are always awkwardly cut too. I come here all the time. I think I’ll just sticks with the crispy rice and albacore sushi pieces. At night they also spray this cleaning solution while cleaning and wrapping up. It’s so overpowering that it’s makes the dining experience terrible. If go ill go before 9.

Kat C

Came here with my friend at 3:30pm on a Wednesday; honestly the perfect time because it was empty and service was great. I’d come back to try the creamy options, but this visit was a bit of a mixed bag. Beef with Fluffy Jidori Egg Udon (Double Portion) — 3/5 I’m used to the beef udon at places like Marugame where you get that sweet marinated meat and plenty of broth. I expected the egg to just be an accompaniment (like a soft-boiled egg you add on top), but this was different. The "fluffy egg" was more of a scrambled-boiled style that mixed in and turned the broth into a thick, creamy sauce. The Issue: It was barely a soup. The egg sucked up all the liquid, and there wasn't even enough "soup" for one person, let alone the double portion of noodles we ordered. I was honestly pretty upset because I really wanted a noodle soup. We had to pay $2 extra for a side of dashi just to fix the dish ourselves, which shouldn't really happen. Once we fixed the broth level, the flavor of the beef and egg was yummy, and the dish was great, but I’d probably just stick to the regular beef udon next time. The Noodles: The udon is super thick and very chewy. I personally prefer my noodles to be a bit more flour-based, but if you like a heavy chew, you’ll love these. Mixed Tempura — 5/5 No complaints here! The batter was so nice, light, and crispy. Totally delightful. The Spot: Shared the double portion and tempura and it was the perfect amount for two people who aren't starving. Just be careful with the egg dishes if you actually want broth!

Juliann Tran

This udon spot is usually super packed, so I got lucky and didn’t have to wait when I came. You can definitely taste that the udon is fresh and freshly made, which I appreciated. That said, I didn’t really love the one I ordered, and my cousin thought his was just okay too. Nothing bad — just nothing spectacular. Still, it’s a solid, hearty meal, especially if there’s no line. I’d get it again if the timing worked out.

Fiona Hsiao

Felt a bit stingy on the portion and ikura&uni compared from the menu pictures? Noodle was delicious and service was good. Just wish to have a more fulfilling dinner.

Hakobi

Got the Beef Bukkake Udon. The broth was good and noodles were average. For seating, we were placed at a table were there was a divider so people were sitting right next to us which was a bit awkward and cramped but not the worst. Since the door is open there were flies that kept bothering us and almost landing on our food.

Fish quality is great really. But this is only worth it if you get nigiri or sashimi and even then I feel it’s a bit expensive for the area. Do not get any rolls because you will be skimped out on sushi. I ordered the rainbow roll and had tiny thin see through pieces, ik they won’t be as big as a sashimi piece but still this is insane because ik a few sushi places in la for slightly cheaper w bigger chunks on the rolls. Sushi enya is not worth it

Jennifer Sun

Honestly, I don’t see the hype about this place. I got the beef bukkake udon with an added egg. It was just boring. The noodles were fresh but it didn’t taste anything mind blowing. The service was also very mid. I honestly didn’t know how to eat the cold udon and all I tasted was the daikon so I prob did it completely wrong but they didn’t seem to care. They were very curt with words until I left.