After some gift shopping Cecile and I went to Marugame, the newest noodle spot located inside of Westfield Valley Fair Across from Santana Row in San Jose that specializes in fresh handmade noodles, Tempura and Asian Fusion. The udon noodles have the perfect texture. We loved the canteen-style setup, where you can choose from a variety of side dishes and toppings. It is affordable, offers fast service and very tasty.
It is also entertaining to see how the cooks make the noodles in the open kitchen. It is a great fast-casual option when you want a filling meal without the extra frills. They also have some colorful Asian murals that makes your seating area very festive. I had Curry Nikutama: Handmade Udon Japanese Noodles with Sweet Beef and Soft Boil Egg A Side of Chicken Katsu (deep fried) Cecile had a Chicken Curry Rice Bowl with Chopped Scallions, corn, and a side of Tempura Shrimp. After lunch we took a stroll down the main street of colorful Santana Row.
