Pete Botonis

Part of TORIDOLL Holdings Corp., Marugame Udon USA LLC is a Japanese restaurant chain that specializes in handmade-to-order Sanuki-style udon noodles, tempura, robata skewers, and katsu sandwiches. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA and is led by a team including private equity firm Hargett Hunter, food industry visionary Mark Brezinski, and longtime collaborator Pete Botonis. Marugame Udon USA is known for their mastery of handmade udon noodles, which are cooked right in front of customers every day, along with their delicious tempura and teriyaki dishes. The company was founded in 2000 by Takaya Awata and has since expanded to over 1,000 locations in 13 countries and three states.