Marugame Udon - Japanese Noodles & Tempura (High Street Kensington)

I took my son to Marugame Udon in High Street Kensington for lunch, and honestly—this place blows Wagamama out of the park. Everything is made to order, the noodles are freshly hand-made, and you can genuinely taste the difference. We both opted for the small bowls so we could sample more from the menu, and it was the best decision. From the first slurp to the last bite, every dish hit the spot. We left with full, happy bellies and zero regrets. A special shoutout to their bottled lemonade—it’s incredible. Super refreshing and the perfect balance to cut through the spice from the dishes. Service was quick and efficient too. We were in, fed, and out within 30 minutes, without ever feeling rushed. If you haven’t tried Marugame Udon yet, go. You won’t be disappointed.

The udon bowls are assembled right before you. Each portion consists of the noodles and either a sauce or a broth, there are basically no toppings added to it. There is a selection of free garnishes that you can add, namely chili peppers, garlic, green onions, pickled ginger and tempura bits. The space is warm and there is plenty of seating. The spoons seemed dirty so out of caution I used a single-use spoon.

Highly recommended! We already dined here during our London trip last year and absolutely had to come back again this year. The food is excellent – truly delicious. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, and they’re happy to walk you through the menu and answer any questions. The service was fast and well organised. We’ll happily return again next year! ;)

Tasty, healthy, quick and very importantly very authentic Japanese udon restaurant. Tom yum is not authentic but I really enjoyed it too. Kids friendly and clean.

Very authentic Japanese fast food. Relatively cheap considering the location and really good Udon and many sides. However just as a note the price is probably x4 of what you pay in Japan. London magic I have to say 🤣

I really want to like this place as I'm a big udon and marugame fan. However, the udon was too soft and lack of the bite texture. It was very disappointing as I thought I would get the same as in Japan. But it wasn't even close. I make better udon with a pack of frozen one at home. The broth was tasty as it came. I added a bit of ginger and chili flakes and that made the soup quite tasty too. The onsen egg was good as it should be. If you are there for the udon and expect a squidgy texture - I suspect that you'd be disappointed.

Excellent food and great atmosphere. My favourite dish is the Beef Nikutama, especially during this cold weather, it’s comforting, flavourful and always hits the spot. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. I’ll definitely be back.

The Marugame serves som delicious fast food dishes. Although no sake was available only some drinks that did not have the sake taste.