Chris Randolph
Noodles and soup were so full of flavor and delicious! Good prices for the quality and quantity of food you receive. Sit outside because the inside seating is hot. Other than that I highly recommend this place.
Wendy He
Found this place since other udon places were not open and boy did we luck out on this gem!
I love udon and the bf loves Tendon and this has both (among other dishes) and they do them both so well!
I knew my bf would go ham on his Tendon and I wont be able to try any from his bowl but Yamagen has a deal of a combo where you can have a rice bowl and an udon bowl for $15.
So I had 2 bowls that are slightly smaller (closer to camera) and the bf had a slightly larger bowl of tendon for $12
Everything tasted freshly made and delicious, crunchy tempura in fluffy ricen chewy smooth cold udon... MMM
So glad we found this place during our trip!
Eldon Ngo
We heard this place was closing so we came to try. Too bad they had 3 things sold out that we wanted. Curry. Mochi and fried chicken. The udon, bowls were really good
We came again for the curry and still it was sold out.
Stacy S.
Good food at decent prices! Very small dining area, easy to miss but I really enjoy eating here. :) if there's no parking in front, street parking is available. Try their fried mochi. One order has three pieces and the sweet soy sauce it comes with is delicious. Must eat hot, once it cools, you will have a lump of gelatinous gunk.
Ry Fu
Super good, comfort food! There's a reason why this place has been open for 30 years. Their food is delicious! I've been eating their dinner combos, that come with a bowl of either udon or soba, and a don (rice bowl) with your choice of a topping. The price, $13!!!! Parking is a little rough; 2 stalls only in the front, but there's street parking. I haven't had trouble finding a close stall yet. I highly recommend this place!
colin wong
Great little spot with very nice owners. Got the combo dinner which was way more food than I expected. Also had the deep fried mochi. Sooooo good. I love these places. Having to go outside to another building were the restroom was added to the experience!
Lisa Chau
I'm happily surprised this place is still here and makes me feel like a kid again.This is a hole in the wall place that has been there forever and has not changed. There are 2 parking spots or park on the street, lots of parking. Its not fancy but perfect with indoor and outdoor seating that feels like you've stepped into a time machine to an old moiliili Japanese noodle place. My favorite dish is the udon with mochi, The soup and udon is perfect with a few veggies, mushroom and fishcake to top. Mochi in hot broth is amazing. Prices start at $10+.
Errol Wong
Tonkatsu was crispy and juicy and tender on the inside. Curry was flavorful and spicy just perfect, rice was cooked well. Soba with some of the best soup I've had in a long time.
Chilipeps
Haven't been here in years. What I remembered was their donburi sauce being really, really good. Tonight's visit definitely confirmed what I remembered. Hit the back pot for my stomach!! Will definitely come back soon!!
Jamie Chun
Cute and cozy Japanese restaurant. Only 2 parking stalls but a lot of metered street parking. Early bird take out came with a can of soda too. I love to order the yaki udon and yakitori don.
K Y
This place has good Japanese food for a GREAT price. Very reasonable! I ordered the katsudon, which was good & only $7. Parking is limited but there is street parking as well.
Courtney Osaki
Early bird special from 5:00pm - 6:00pm! Ebi ten don (shrimp tempura), yakitori don (Teri chicken), and yakiudon (fried noodles) are my favorites here. Service is quick and friendly. Always hits the spot for great Japanese food!
Sarah Adams
I come here every time for the nabeyaki udon. It's off the hook. Served in a cast-iron kettle, it has everything beautiful under the sun in it - chicken, mizuna, fishcake, egg, etc, topped with a hot crispy shrimp tempura. The broth is perfect.
I'd go there on a hot August afternoon just to eat it. Boyfriend has the tonkatsu and it's very flavorful and just right.
Easy to miss, it's so tiny! Literally next door to Longs S. King, on the left. Across from the park.
Ryo Nagae
I got the katsudon knowing that right down the road Jimbo offers the same thing but for $5 more. Yamagen's katsudon was the real deal and reminded me of home. It was really soulfood to me. I will come back for more and try other things on their menu and continue to update this review. In the meantime, check them out!
Bo Liu
Feels like one of the small restaurants you see in japan
Rie Yukihiro
Very simple but authentic Japanese food. One of the few places, I can still eat when I'm really sick. My tummy loves their food!
Momi VEE
Boutique Japanese Restaurant, But It's Absolutely Authentic And Everything We Expected. We've Driven Past It Many Times And Finally Decided To Check It Out - Great Menu Got Take Out And Without Question It's Was Fabulous.!!!
matt jackson
Love the small local Japanese eatery. 4 tables inside some out door seating and great inexpensive food. You can byob
Mirage337
A small, out of the way place, but fabulous food that comes quickly and hot. A must if you want great Japanese food
Melaney Tamashiro
This is my favorite place to eat when I am craving Combo Ten Don....A great hole in the wall place & great food!
Lari Yasui
The food is very good and the prices are reasonable. Small place, so go early before it is full. The overflow crowd can sit outside in their patio.
Tao E Miller
I have been coming to Yamagen for 25+ years. It has always been consistent and great. There is something magical about their tempura batter. I always order the Ebi tendon with a side order of teriyaki chicken. That's all that I have eaten there in 25 years. I'm sure everything else is good but I personally go there for the ebi tendon. Large servings and the price is always affordable. If you haven't tried I highly recommend it.
Taylor Rei Ishida
Been going there since I was little. You get really delicious authentic Japanese food for a GREAT price. Feels like I’m back in japan for that quality and price � I’m so glad I live nearby to it. �
Garry Moore
One of the best food for your money!
Kevin Andreshak
The Katsu curry don here is AWESOME =) Hope they never close!
Jolinda Fung Yamamoto
I'm bias.... I used to work here in the early 90's... It was the one of the first "ramen" places to go. Simple menu but oh so good and cheap. Nowadays the even take credit but in my day- cash only. Wafuu Ramen and the Hiyashi Ramen is my favorite!
Mitsuko Hiraga
鍋焼きうどんが最高〜
とんかつも捨てがたい！
天ぷらはイカ天がいいな♥️
Sammy Cheng
Awesome food, great service !
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