Seemor
Westminster › The West End › TENMARU
TENMARUB+
50 Margaret St, London, W1W 8SF, United Kingdom
· Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Restaurant
· The West End
A distinctive central-London ramen specialist praised for chicken paitan, lemon ramen, tsukemen and mazesoba, but with meaningful reports of saltiness, inconsistent temperatures, cramped seating and uneven service.
Why this grade
Tenmaru delivers solid food quality with standout dishes like paitan and tsukemen that earn consistent praise, but inconsistent execution on saltiness, temperature and noodle texture prevents a higher grade. Strong service and a convenient Fitzrovia location near Oxford Circus make it a reliable choice, though the casual setting lacks destination appeal.
One caveat: Saltiness is the most consistent culinary criticism, with some diners also finding lemon broth bitter; this is a recurring minority concern rather than a universal verdict.
What to order here
- Karaage and gyoza
- Lemon ramen
- Tori paitan ramen
What stands out
- The unusual lemon ramen inspires unusually strong loyalty among repeat diners.
- Chicken paitan is often described as creamy, silky and deeply flavoured.
- Tsukemen’s intense dipping broth and mazesoba toppings feel special rather than routine.
Opening Hours
Sunday12:00–21:00
Monday12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Tuesday12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Wednesday12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Thursday12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Friday12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:00
Saturday12:00–22:00
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