"Since 2013, Marugame Monzo has perfected the art of thick and bouncy Sanuki-style udon, freshly prepared in its open kitchen. This Little Tokyo staple, once considered a space for Daikokuya stragglers to wander into when faced with a long wait, has become its own dining destination for its unique fusion udon dishes and impossibly crisp bites of tempura. The restaurant does the classics well, too; warm, comforting bowls of beef udon and cold and tangy plum shiso udon are also worthy options."
"Miso carbonara udon put Marugame Monzo on the map. The chewiness of udon noodles against fatty ham and its rich and savory cheese and egg sauce - kissed with miso - is a mind-boggling cross-cultural experience worth seeking out. The mixed tempura at Marugame comes with shrimp, eggplant, shiitake mushroom, kabocha squash, and shiso leaves and has a shatteringly light exterior. For a heftier fried starter, try the karaage; the dredged chicken thigh bites are juicy and served alongside curry salt and mayonnaise."
"If you're dining solo or in a pair, sit at the bar for a front row view of the udon noodles being stretched, cut, and boiled. It's dinner and a show in one. Each bowl of udon is completely customizable with toppings that include green onions, umeboshi paste, soft boiled eggs, chile paste, tofu, and assorted tempura - so feel free to curate your ideal bowl."
Since 2013 Marugame Monzo in Little Tokyo prepares thick, bouncy Sanuki-style udon in an open kitchen and has become a destination for both classic and fusion bowls. Signature items include miso carbonara udon, featuring chewy noodles with fatty ham in a rich cheese-and-egg sauce kissed with miso, and a refreshing cold plum shiso udon with pickled ume. The mixed tempura offers shrimp, eggplant, shiitake, kabocha and shiso with a shatteringly light exterior, while karaage provides juicy dredged chicken thigh with curry salt and mayonnaise. Bar seating offers a front-row view of noodle preparation and each bowl is fully customizable with assorted toppings.
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