I was never really a fan of udon, until I decided to check Marugame Monzo out.
I have to start with the excellent waiter service because they were all so attentive and super respectful and nice. They were all so prompt and checked in on us frequently, which I love because I hate being ignored or forgotten at a restaurant.
My love and I started with Sapporo on tap, an order of Tanuki Sake and the fried chicken appetizer. The sake was smooth and sweet and Sapporo never disappoints. But what did upset me a little bit was the fried chicken appetizer-- it was four SMALL pieces of fried chicken for $6. It was still absolutely delicious, it was just I couldn't justify the price with such a small portion.
After finishing the sake, a waitress informed us that if we ordered another round of sake, we would get a FREE fried octopus appetizer-- and of course we obliged~
I ordered the Hot Dragon Udon with a side of soft-boiled tempura egg and my love ordered the Curry Udon. The udons were literally LIFE CHANGING. The noodles were cooked to perfection and the broth was seasoned beautifully. I think I even finished my bowl in like 5 minutes, LOL.
Overall, Marugame Monzo is the hottest restaurant to pay a visit at on the Chinatown Strip.