As London gears up for another heatwave from Wednesday 8th July, Marugame Udon is giving city workers and shoppers two delicious reasons to cool down. The Japanese noodle favourite is bringing back its much-loved Cold Kake Udon – a light, refreshing summer classic served chilled and available in selected stores – while its popular Yaki BBQ Bowl is now served with rice, a fitting addition considering rice sales typically rise by 25% whenever temperatures climb above 30°C.
Originally founded in Japan, Marugame Udon has built its reputation around freshly made udon noodles, handcrafted every day in open kitchens where guests can watch the chefs at work. Today, the brand is owned by the Japanese restaurant group Toridoll Holdings, which has expanded the concept across the globe while staying true to authentic Japanese cooking.
For anyone looking to escape the soaring temperatures, several London locations offer welcome air-conditioned dining, including Liverpool Street, Oxford Circus, The Strand, Brent Cross, Kensington, Waterloo, Greenwich and Canary Wharf, while selected restaurants also have alfresco seating for those who’d rather soak up the sunshine. Whether it’s a chilled bowl of udon or a comforting rice bowl, Marugame Udon has summer lunch plans covered.
