Fresh noodles
The udon is prepared visibly in the open kitchen, giving the noodles a fresh, chewy texture.
Marugame Udon DCC
Floor 1
Marugame Udon DCC is an authentic Japanese restaurant on Floor 1, centred on freshly prepared udon and a quick self-service format. Customers come for chewy noodles, dishes such as Beef Udon and Chicken Katsu Curry, and the open-kitchen noodle preparation.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,313 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick service
The self-service setup moves quickly; one customer received their order within a minute.
Tempura quality
Several reviews describe the tempura as crisp, light, fresh and not greasy.
Good value
Customers regularly describe the portions and quality as affordable or good value compared with pricier Japanese noodle restaurants.
Family friendly
Families mention generous portions, easy menu choices and children enjoying the chopsticks and self-service experience.
DIY condiments
The condiment station lets diners adjust their bowl with options such as spicy ingredients, green chilli, bonito flakes and extra onions.
What to Eat at Marugame Udon DCC How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Marugame Udon DCC, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Marugame Udon DCC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Chicken katsu udon Net +4
“I had chicken katsu udon.. and it was so delicious, the udon are always made fresh.. the staffs are very friendly and energetic.. highly recommended and a must try and visit here at DCC”
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Review excerpts
“I had chicken katsu udon.. and it was so delicious, the udon are always made fresh.. the staffs are very friendly and energetic.. highly recommended and a must try and visit here at DCC”June 2026
“I ordered the Chicken Katsu Udon and it was delicious! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth was rich and flavorful. The chicken was crispy, juicy, and went so well with the soup.”October 2025
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Beef udon Net +3
“However, once I tasted the Beef Udon, all my doubts disappeared. The broth was flavorful, the beef was delicious, and the udon noodles were clearly freshly made—you can actually see the preparation process, which adds to the authentic Japanese dining experience.”
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Review excerpts
“However, once I tasted the Beef Udon, all my doubts disappeared. The broth was flavorful, the beef was delicious, and the udon noodles were clearly freshly made—you can actually see the preparation process, which adds to the authentic Japanese dining experience.”June 2026
“I ordered the Beef Udon and Tempura Set, and both were excellent. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the broth had a rich, comforting flavor — not too salty, just right. The tempura was crispy and light, served fresh from the fryer.”October 2025
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Chicken katsu curry Net +2
“My husband ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry, which he thoroughly enjoyed, and we also tried a few pieces of tempura from their selection. Everything was fresh, tasty, and satisfying.”
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Review excerpts
“My husband ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry, which he thoroughly enjoyed, and we also tried a few pieces of tempura from their selection. Everything was fresh, tasty, and satisfying.”June 2026
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy.”December 2025
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Tantan udon Net +2
“I went with the Tan tan udon , and it was absolutely delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“I went with the Tan tan udon , and it was absolutely delicious!”November 2025
“We tried the Tan Tan Udon Noodles and Teriyaki Udon Noodles — both were delicious.”July 2025
Honorable mentions (13)
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Beef gyudon rice Net +1
“Loved the chicken katsu udon and beef gyudon rice at Marugame Udon! The sauces were rich and full of flavor and the portions were generous enough to share. Overall, a satisfying and delicious experience—definitely worth coming back for more.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the chicken katsu udon and beef gyudon rice at Marugame Udon! The sauces were rich and full of flavor and the portions were generous enough to share. Overall, a satisfying and delicious experience—definitely worth coming back for more.”March 2026
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Chicken paitan combo Net +1
“I decided to have my late lunch and early dinner at Marugame Udon. I tried their Chicken Paitan Combo and added a chicken sausage. I never regretted it, the moment I entered the restaurant the staff were smiling and answered my queries about their offer, the food was superb, and it was tasty. Surely I’ll be back here and I will bring my friends.”
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Review excerpts
“I decided to have my late lunch and early dinner at Marugame Udon. I tried their Chicken Paitan Combo and added a chicken sausage. I never regretted it, the moment I entered the restaurant the staff were smiling and answered my queries about their offer, the food was superb, and it was tasty. Surely I’ll be back here and I will bring my friends.”June 2026
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Chicken teriyaki udon Net +1
“We tried, Chicken Katsu Udon – Crispy, flavorful, and comforting and Chicken Teriyaki Udon – Savory and satisfying with the right balance of sweet & umami.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried, Chicken Katsu Udon – Crispy, flavorful, and comforting and Chicken Teriyaki Udon – Savory and satisfying with the right balance of sweet & umami.”July 2025
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Chicket katsu curry udon Net +1
“The food was good. The chicket katsu curry udon is a 3/5 for me. It just lacks a little bit more flavor, but nontheless its still good.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was good. The chicket katsu curry udon is a 3/5 for me. It just lacks a little bit more flavor, but nontheless its still good.”October 2025
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Katsu noodles Net +1
“Overall the taste of the Katsu noodles and tempura was good, the vegetable karekare I felt was a bit too oily.”
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Review excerpts
“Overall the taste of the Katsu noodles and tempura was good, the vegetable karekare I felt was a bit too oily.”June 2025
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Mango mochi Net +1
“3. Mango Mochi. I had this, was nice!”
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Review excerpts
“3. Mango Mochi. I had this, was nice!”March 2026
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Nikutama ramen Net +1
“1. Nikutama Ramen. Absolutely wonderful and I really enjoyed it. The egg on top was game changer and the broth was really good.”
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Review excerpts
“1. Nikutama Ramen. Absolutely wonderful and I really enjoyed it. The egg on top was game changer and the broth was really good.”March 2026
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Nikutama udon Net +1
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy.”December 2025
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Prawn tempura Net +1
“Added one prawn tempura on the side, which was crispy and fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“Added one prawn tempura on the side, which was crispy and fresh.”January 2026
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Tempura set Net +1
“I ordered the Beef Udon and Tempura Set, and both were excellent. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the broth had a rich, comforting flavor — not too salty, just right. The tempura was crispy and light, served fresh from the fryer.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the Beef Udon and Tempura Set, and both were excellent. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the broth had a rich, comforting flavor — not too salty, just right. The tempura was crispy and light, served fresh from the fryer.”October 2025
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Teriyaki udon noodles Net +1
“We tried the Tan Tan Udon Noodles and Teriyaki Udon Noodles — both were delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Tan Tan Udon Noodles and Teriyaki Udon Noodles — both were delicious.”July 2025
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Teriyaki with rice Net +1
“We like the food Udon and Teriyaki with Rice, and our Daughter Maria received a complementary Ice Cream after finishing her Food.”
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Review excerpts
“We like the food Udon and Teriyaki with Rice, and our Daughter Maria received a complementary Ice Cream after finishing her Food.”August 2026
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Veggie tempura Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“3. Sides (veggie tempura & chicken katsu) were just okay, crispy, but forgettable. Nothing that made us go, “Wow.””
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What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Kakiage Net −1
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy. The Tempura Squid, sweet potato and kakiage was a let down it's not Saku-Saku at all, and the Tenstuyo sauce for it was more like water no taste at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy. The Tempura Squid, sweet potato and kakiage was a let down it's not Saku-Saku at all, and the Tenstuyo sauce for it was more like water no taste at all.”December 2025
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Sweet potato tempura Net −1
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy. The Tempura Squid, sweet potato and kakiage was a let down it's not Saku-Saku at all, and the Tenstuyo sauce for it was more like water no taste at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy. The Tempura Squid, sweet potato and kakiage was a let down it's not Saku-Saku at all, and the Tenstuyo sauce for it was more like water no taste at all.”December 2025
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Tempura squid Net −1
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy. The Tempura Squid, sweet potato and kakiage was a let down it's not Saku-Saku at all, and the Tenstuyo sauce for it was more like water no taste at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered Nikutama Udon, Chicken Katsu curry, Sweet potato tempura, squid and Kakiage. The Udon was good but the soup is lacking in flavours, the curry is more like a soup the curry flavour was there but it's like you need to really search for it, though the chicken is ok and crispy. The Tempura Squid, sweet potato and kakiage was a let down it's not Saku-Saku at all, and the Tenstuyo sauce for it was more like water no taste at all.”December 2025
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Vegetable karekare Net −1
“Overall the taste of the Katsu noodles and tempura was good, the vegetable karekare I felt was a bit too oily.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Overall the taste of the Katsu noodles and tempura was good, the vegetable karekare I felt was a bit too oily.”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Go outside peak periods if you want to avoid the long queues and tight seating reported during busy visits.
Use the station. After ordering, customise the bowl at the DIY condiment bar; one diner added a spicy mix and extra onions.
Budget tempura. If adding sides, note that one dated review reported tempura at 7 dhs each and questioned its value.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Deira City Centre - Sheikh Rashid Rd
Port Saeed - Floor 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Tight seating
The dining area can feel cramped, with closely spaced tables becoming uncomfortable when the restaurant is busy.
Busy queues
Peak periods can bring long queues and crowded conditions, even though ordering and food collection may remain fast.
Missing condiments
One visit found the condiment section incomplete, without chopped spring onions; another reviewer also noted that salt was unavailable.
Inconsistent sides
Some reviews found particular tempura pieces less crisp, while one diner described the chicken in the paitan as dry and hard.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
7 dhs each
Zuchini, sweet potato and eggplant tempura
“I added some tempura from the tempura counter - at 7 dhs each- Zuchini, sweet potato and eggplant”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Marugame Udon DCC is a casual Japanese noodle restaurant on Floor 1 where you order at the counter, collect your food and can watch noodles being prepared in the open kitchen. The main draw is fresh, chewy udon, with Beef Udon, Chicken Paitan Udon, Chicken Katsu Curry and Tan tan udon all receiving specific praise in reviews. Service is generally quick and organised, and the self-service format includes a tempura counter and a DIY condiment station.
You can customise a bowl with items such as green chilli, bonito flakes or extra onions. Families also mention that children enjoy choosing food and eating with chopsticks. Portions are commonly described as satisfying for the price, while tempura is often praised for being crisp and light.
There are practical trade-offs. The dining area is small, tables sit close together and peak visits can bring long queues. Food quality is not perfectly consistent: some diners found the broth or curry muted, and isolated visits mentioned soggy tempura, dry chicken or incomplete condiments.
Visit outside busy periods if possible, and ask about current Tan Tan ingredients, since one review found tofu instead of the listed minced chicken.
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