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

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.

Was about to hop on the tube home on a cold, grey afternoon when I stumbled upon this Marugame in the station. Couldn’t resist so I went in and got myself a beautiful bowl of beef nikutama with a naughty little onsen egg. Nothing quite like it to get you through a cold day. The noodles were silky and the meat tender. Staff were also very accommodating. Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a decent udon spot. The beef udon was savory, but a little too salty for our taste. We also tried the new tom yum udon with a haddock filet which had a nice spicy, tangy kick. Also had some of the other foods offered as sides; karage, shrimp tempura, takoyaki, and kimchi which were decent. Food could’ve had more of an authentic taste but it can fill your Japanese udon cravings in a pinch.

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.

Feels very authentic🎌; The free toppings are amazing; Lots of good seating; Friendly servers; Only negative- I am never going to remember the name of the chain- not easy to remember 🤦

Was so chill. music wasn’t too loud, when i visited for lunch at 12:30 it was quite empty, the menu options were plentiful and cheap, and there are halal options! was very happy about that, especially considering it was a japanese food place in central-ish london

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.