Marugame Udon Oxford Circus in City of London, Westminster

Not my cup of tea. The Udon was nice, but the soup has to many flavors for my taste… I can appreciate the quality, but is just not my thing. Also, I wanted to give 4 stars, but the chicken inside the soup was like a Canned Chicken…

Good concept and good food. Easy for a quick lunch

I had an amazing time during my latest visit to Marugame Udon! I really like the Chicken Katsu Curry Udon. The combination of crispy fried chicken with the mildly spicy curry sauce was simply divine. The menu boasts a fantastic variety of options! I couldn’t resist trying the Prawn Tempura and the delicious pumpkin katsu, which were both absolute delights. Can't wait to go back for more!

Delicious food Quick service Lovely ambience

Great noodles, very tasty chicken, quick service and a cool atmosphere ! I recommend

I absolutely loved this spot! 🥰 I ordered the beef, and my friend went for the katsu chicken. We didn’t have to wait at all – we simply grabbed a tray, told the staff our choices, and our food was freshly made right in front of us in less than a minute! Perfect for anyone craving something quick and delicious. There’s plenty of seating, and the atmosphere is a solid 10/10. Highly recommend!

Food is super delicious, the mochi deserts are amazing too. Overall friendly atmosphere and nice vibes. The hot udon and coziness make it a great spot when it’s a bit chilly outside

The photo shows pork tonkotsu large size. Made to order and tastes pretty good. Receive a water cup and unlimited refills of your choice of beverage and water

A little loud, but amazing food and service. Would definitely eat here again

I love it here!!! Best noodles I’ve tried 🩷

Wide variety of options. Fast and friendly service. Affordable prices!

Wait time is too long, ended up wasting my lunch break waiting for food. They need faster staff

This restaurant is great if you want comforting food. It’s on self service and you see how they make your dish. The food is fresh and nice. I got the Tantan Chicken and it was good (be careful if you are sensitive to spicy foods, this one was hot).

Food is good, but the staff is very rude and impatience. I asked few questions while ordering and the young lady was getting frustrated. Then I went to the til and Nikhil I believe is his name got even worst , as I asked for a small and was given regular . Then when I said what I need not only he was very rude and patronising but also sarcastic , this place is to be avoided , shame cause the food is ok, but the staff let the place down BIG TIMES!

Very slow staff I think they should be train more to make things work fast

They got rid of the ice cream, which breaks my heart. The food and price is still good though, even if the membership scheme is totally unreasonable, with stamps expiring after a month.

Service was good, and there is a wide variety of udon dishes to choose from. I feel like they are more a cross between ramen soup bases + udon, and the Tori paitan soup base was actually quite heavy. The veggie tempura was also HUGE and I struggled to finish it

Ewww. Horrible food , the taste was disgusting and the meat they gave us was just fat

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Food was lukewarm. Beef portion was incredibly small. One mouthful. I’ve worken up feeling sick a few hours after eating here. AVOID.

I had a great experience at the restaurant, thanks to Bhavin's excellent customer service. His attentiveness made my meal even more enjoyable!

I tried the Charing Cross branch earlier this year. I found the food was good value but the hygiene of the cutlery was not very good. I’m pleased to report that the cleanliness at the Argyll Street today seemed a lot better.

I enjoyed the food. Great value for money.

Lovely udon place, dishes are made in front of you. Atmosphere is very chill and not chaotic at all, would definitely recommend for the affordable yet tasty food!

The restaurant offers a delightful and intimate ambiance. The staff, especially Dan, are welcoming and accommodating. This being my first visit, I would certainly consider returning.

Service was great, food even better.

The food was amazing but the explosive diarrhea after isn’t

Got the Chilli Chicken Tantan it was a good choice and would recommend

Food ok, nothing included to eat the food with. Eating noodles with your fingers is messy. Common sense would be to chuck in a fork or chopsticks

The taste is really much different from Taiwan...

Had the new Tan Tan Udon! In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, it is tasty too! The broth is interestingly quite sweet, different from tan tan ramen in other shops like Shoryu or Kanada-ya, but I dig it. Recommend to try! Ordering at a Marugame is standard: enter shop, grab a tray and cutleries, choose a dish, then self-select sides like tempura or gyoza, then drinks, and pay. Just like a canteen. Marugame has a few locations scattered around London. This one is very central and easy to get to (just a 5-minute walk from Oxford Street). There are plenty of spacings inside, so it has a cozy vibe. After your meal, go have a walk and if you still have the stomach for it, head towards Soho and grab a nice cake for dessert!

Great food, friendly staff and all at cheap prices.

2024.8/4. I went to have lunch at Liberty, but it was closed, and my daughter was sick with a cold, so I came here. All the store staff were kind. The system is the same as in Japan. When I ordered meat and eggs, it tasted like sukiyaki. I would be happy if I could have udon noodles with bonito soup.

A real hygiene concern of this place! I work nearby and had lunch here several times. But on the 4th. October was a terrifying experience for me as a customer. I was thinking of eating in, but there was a long queue to take orders. So, I decided to order take away back to the office. While I was waiting, I could see the kitchen from the order area which the floor was not very clean. The worst thing was, I saw the chopsticks were mouldy all over when I opened the paper package after I back to my office canteen. I took a photo of it and straight away put them in the bin. It makes me feel sick and thinking what could happen if the person didn't notice and use it to consume their food?

Very accessible as are the prices, the choice is wide, the service fast and efficient and how good is it!! This is the 2nd we've come to, maybe a 3rd??

The order was picked up 15 mins after the up indicated it had been collected so delivery time was a whole hour later than original estimate

The staff were really nice and helpful when deciding what food we wanted. In addition to that, the food tasted delicious too. I would definitely recommend going there

Been here before, I used to like the vegan kamaage, but no longer available…. Also I got unlikely on this visit I guess since 3/4 vegan options were out of stock…

I like Marugame but this branch is worse than Stratford, a queue of 15 people and after a 20minute wait I had to leave, as no food was being served and the restaurant was empty - so no idea what was happening there. This was 8pm on a Sunday.

It was delicious and I was satisfied with the food. I recommend it.

It's been a long time since I last had a meal. It felt like the quality was the same as eating in Japan. I ate chicken cutlet curry. The curry has a lot of ingredients and is very filling.

Lovely place for a quick bite, atmosphere is really nice with friendly and helpful staff. Noodles are amazing.

Maybe it's because I'm used to Marugame in Japan, but when I compare it, I can't beat the deliciousness of Japan... However, the gentle taste of the soup stock filled my mouth, which has only been used to foreign foods. It would be nice if the price was cheaper, but it's more than double the price in Japan. Deploying a chain is difficult...

Yummy food, good portions and selection at good prices.

The staff completely ignore the online orders. Unacceptable waiting time

Large portions, convenient location, but the needle is too soft/over cooked. The next day, I revisited and the noodles were much better and the waitress was rather courteous. Now I am changing my rating from 4 to 5.

Honestly, didn’t expect the udon to be so good. I ended up ordering the recommended udon, the small size (£5), and it was so good! Didn’t need to add anything else, it was warm and flavourful. First time here, so I wasn’t familiar with the ordering process, but the staff are so friendly, and one of the ladies helped me order and recommended me some dishes. Absolute 10/10 and I am definitely coming here again. I just ordered the small size but it was a really generous portion, compared to some other restaurants. I just came in for a snack but ended up having a meal!

Staff a little rude, but the food is delicious

This place is forever my favorite! Excellent service, excellent food, and excellent staff. The portions are super generous, yet the prices remain reasonable. I had the tempura (can’t beat 3-for-2 on Tuesdays!) and the classic chicken kazu udon—both were absolutely amazing.

Good food but very unfriendly and unprofessional waiter.

Marugame is highly rated, but I feel the food here is slightly overrated. "Mid" is the word. The Beef nikumata is of a passable standard, the beef was decent, but the whole meal felt like it was missing something. Possibly the broth was inadequate in flavor. The chicken karaage was bland, a little overcooked - not juicy and succulent. I have to say atleast the Kakiage Tempura was not too bad. If you are looking for proper tasty, authentic japanese food, here isn't the place. The quality has definitely dropped over the years. But, if you just want something quick and Japanese like, probably give it a shot.

Perfect place for a quick but filling lunch/dinner. The service is cafeteria style, and everything is incredibly quick, it was pretty busy when I came in but it still took no more than five minutes for me to get my food and sit down at a table. Everything is freshly made right in front of you, and the team is very friendly. The restaurant is very clean and there were plenty of places to sit down both upstairs and downstairs. The prices are the same as in every other Marugame restaurant, without the added expenses of it being right in the center of the city. There are also three size options for every dish, which I found very convenient, as everyone needs different amounts of food to feel satiated. Wonderful alternative to McDonalds and other fast food chains if you want something that feels more like proper food.

Rally good price/quality. Great friendly staff. Awesome vibe. Recommend.

Have to agree with Petu. Whilst I do realise this is a fast food chain the method of assembling the dishes left me feeling regretful at ordering in the first place. The containers holding the unsightly piles of ingredients looked very unhygienic. Slopping them into the bowls with ice-cream scoops. Really put me off. The staff seemed very aloof and unwelcoming. The food was extremely disappointing. Why anyone would eat here regularly is a mystery. Far better to walk 5 mins to an abundance of descent Japanese places in Soho.

I was attended by Zarin. They were amazing and provided excellent service and the bathroom was spotless.

Very good Ramen from this Japanese canteen like restaurant.

The only difference between small and large is how many actual noodles you get. the veg and meat are portioned on like a one-size scoop. That aside, it's really nice, and the staff saw me picking up a piece of tempura that had gone a bit cold so made it fresh and brought it to my table, so that was really appreciated.

very delicious 😋 see you soon!!

I've been stamping my attendance to work every day for the 4th day♡♡♡ Best restaurants in London** The staff and chefs were serious about the food, so I enjoyed it so much♡

Excellent udon and fair prices. Everything is already ready so the service is very fast.

Great service and they also provide a free icecreme

On my way back from a trip to Morocco, I was in transit via London for one night, so I visited there a few hours later. I couldn't help but miss Japanese ``dashi'', so I remembered a TV program about Marugame Seimen's expansion into London, so I took a 30-minute walk from Victoria Station to visit Buckingham Palace and Green Park. As expected, Japanese udon was delicious! Technically speaking, the noodles and dashi were a little different from those in Japan, but I was grateful to be able to enjoy this flavor in London. There were other options besides dashi, such as curry, BK, and pork bones, but I'm glad I chose the orthodox dashi. . . ! 5,000 yen for two people, round trip fare from Gatwick by train is 16,000 yen for two people! (23 pounds per person one way x 2 people x round trip). Although it was expensive, it was still a nice walk in London, so I'm satisfied. The atmosphere was nice, including the surrounding town, so I thought it would be fun to work here.

I went here thinking that I’ll have a good experience as I did in Asia and US, but I had the worst time - food was expensive but subpar, the cashier on Jul 29th was super super rude. Hope you can fix this and offer a better dining experience to your future customers.

Great "school cafeteria" style restaurant. Ordering was very easy. Just grab a tray and go down the line. It is preferred to know what you want before queueing!

Very bad dor delivery driver,, do not see any orders coming for the hotal.

It is a fast-food udon restaurant, and you can get a full stomach here at a reasonable price. The atmosphere is casual and pleasant.

Our bag with valuables and our phone was STOLEN in plain sight from the inside of the store while dining in last night!! It is really reckless that this place has no security or noone by the door in a restaurant where they make you get up to take your food tray and pay. It's an unsafe place to eat, with no provisions from the store to ensure customers' safety. We had left our bag on our seats inside the restaurant in order to get our food trays and pay. Just seconds after our last glimpse over to the table while paying, we return and the bag is gone. Someone had apparently entered the store, stolen the bag and left !? And noone saw anything from the staff. When reporting the incident, the staff just answered that "it's London" and you can't leave your bag unattended. When asked about the possibility to call the police, they weren't unwilling but eventually we decided not to as we were convinced there was no point and our things would never be found. How can our things disappear out of thin air in plain sight in the middle of a quiet restaurant with only 2 groups of people sitting at tables remains a mystery to us! We are bitterly disappointed and our visit to this restaurant came with a huge cost, ruined our time in London, causing us major inconvenience.

The best Japanese restaurant I have tried in my life so far Katsu curry chicken with rice 😚😋🤤🤤🤤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Some delicious noodles. Recommended and well priced. I recommend the Chicken Katsu Curry and the chicken teriyaki

Was one of the best Japanese meals I've ever had just a shame I had to wait for my order as they had ran out otherwise absolutely amazing

Flavor wise food was good. if we are talking about the cleanliness I'd say it was pretty bad. The forks were dirty with rice stuck , the trays were all dirty as well and full of food. Didn't feel comfortable using the cutlery because of the lack of hygiene.

This place is AMAZING, if you love tempera and Udon ( chewy and satisfying japanese noodles) then this place is for you. The food is delicious and filling and the staff are really nice. My personal favourite is the Beef Nikutama but there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too. Everything is very authentic; a wonderful experience. Definitely worth it.

I always enjoyed Marugameuk but I have to say all the time I went to the one in oxford street there is no draft beer section working . The excuse it is no gas. all the other times the same excuse was given. Very bad management not even the ice cream machine was working ! They need to improve if they want to keep on business ! Very bad indeed @marugameudonuk. #marugameuk

Amazing food , great atmosphere. The best staff ever. Outstanding service by Arti/e.

Loved the food and the self-service concept which is super practical and quick, especially for lunch and which allows the prices offered to be significantly reduced. I would come back without hesitation!

The food is really good here!!! A but expensive but the food is great.

Really tasty vegan Udon options !

I bought their new tofu udon dish and a broccoli tempura. The noodles and all the side garnishing that you can add manually yourself, were all delicious. The tofu however, was the worst I've ever had in my life. Just soggy and sad. No flavour. The broccoli was gigantic and impressive but the tempura around it was rock hard. A bit pricey too for what you're getting

Staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful. The menu is good and can be customised and added to. Great location for a quick and tasty bite. Thank you Marugame.

Had some delicious sample food from this restaurant, when they had a pop up stall on Carnaby St. Udon noodles seemed really fresh. I liked the "shake it" element to the dining experience. Keeps the veg fresh rather than getting soggy. Have eaten in the restaurant once before, reasonably priced for central London.

Lovely place with great customer service. Very friendly staff. The food is delicious and always piping hot. The best thing is the delectable katsy curry.

Really impressed with this Marugame. Food is as tasty as it can get for London's style ramen. Service is friendly and efficient. LOVE the self serve condiments with toppings and kempie mayo. Restaurant is really clean and lots of seating area. Can't complain and will come back more!

I went there because I was interested in seeing what kind of stores Marugame Seimen, which is very famous in Japan, is setting up overseas. The system was exactly the same as in Japan: after choosing a menu, you took a tray and ordered udon, and once you received the udon, you selected your favorite side dish and went to the cash register to pay. The udon I ordered seemed to be out of some kind of ingredient, so when I boiled the udon, put it in a bowl, and added the soup, I was asked to wait at the customer's seat. After waiting for 10 minutes, it seemed to be ready, and the staff member who had ordered the udon and made it came directly to the audience, but for some reason he made the mistake of serving it to someone else who looked completely different. Not even noticing my appeal, I went back to the kitchen to wait, and with a big wave, he finally brought it to my seat. Because of that, quite a while had passed, and the udon that I ate was not chewy, and had a disappointingly soft texture with a grainy surface, similar to what you would get in a nabeyaki udon.

It's a great place to get udon. I frequent this place and I usually get the curry udon with some tempura and a drink.

Food is amazing, we had the katsu curry, we were served straight away. Nice Japanese style interior

The big meal is worth it. Can share between two small eaters. The beef nikutama is a bit salty. The meat is tough. The chicken teriyaki is ok. Good value meal and also not just always western food.

Priyanka was great amazing help in assisting through food going extra mile to make your experience special

Amazing food! The staff is very friendly and helpful! Felt like home here .. Priyanka especially is very wonderful ! ❤️

Love the chicken Paitan! So comforting after a long day, especially when it is raining outside. The price is reasonable.

First and last time, don’t go here. Ordered a rice dish and walked all the way back to the office to find I had been given udon. Order machine doesn’t give receipts or I would have walked back. Definitely not worth the £10+, could go to one of the many delicious Japanese restaurants in the area and get exactly what you order

Marugame Udon Argyll offers a great dining experience at an affordable price point. As a self-serve restaurant, it's convenient and efficient, perfect for a quick meal. The udon noodles are delicious and prepared promptly, ensuring a satisfying dining experience. While the ambiance is casual, the service is friendly and attentive. Overall, Marugame Udon Argyll provides excellent value for money with its tasty food and speedy service.

Offering and quality was fairly similar to The Strand branch used on a previous occasion. Basically, Japanese fast food with a big emphasis on Udon noodle. Noodle dishes were passible, our tempura was disappointing, probably been sitting a while and batter not fully cooked.

I came on a date here with my girlfriend as she loves the place, I was very impressed! The food was plentiful for a regular size and fairly priced, with options for side dishes and dessert. We also had a comfortable and clean table to have our dinner at, and it gave me a chance to rest and enjoy a good meal. I hope to come back again soon!

Being a vegetarian, just walked in to see what options I would get finally chose. Creamy vegan udon along with tempura Kakiage.. Staff were friendly. Would definitely visit again.

Loved Chicken Katsu, will definitely recommend this place

Service is good, staff were informative

Atmosphere was great, loved Chicken Katsu curry

Great range of tasty food. Very quick service and friendly staff

Food was very tasty Ordering a bit confusing but nice shop!

Love the udon! We had great lunch on Saturday and the prices are fair.