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The Tent (at the End of the Universe), London, Greater London

The Tent (at the End of the Universe)

4.3
4.3
22 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Override is our series of guest chef takeovers where culinary artists develop innovative menus, setting the stage for a sensorial experience as dinner seamlessly transitions into after-dark mode.
Presented by John Javier.

Zen Ong is the creator of INDA and AWAN, and the former head of YZY Food. He launched the INDA dinner series in 2019 and AWAN, an acclaimed vegan ice creamery, in 2021, where Steve Lacy premiered his album Gemini Rights. In 2023, he and our Executive Chef, John Javier, cooked for Ye in Florence during the Vultures sessions. Now, Zen brings MEJA to The Tent, an Indonesian shared tasting menu focused on communal dining.

Special curated Override set menu with Zen Ong, running until the end of June.

**Please note, we cannot cater to any dietary requirements.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 9:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    020 3848 7430
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Javier
  • Neighbourhood
    Oxford Circus
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Override Chef Studio

    £65.00 per person

    Mar 13, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
    Join us Thursdays through Saturdays for an exclusive intimate dining experience, hidden beneath The Tent. A series of guest chef takeovers presented by John Javier. Zen Ong is the creator or Inda and Awan, and the former head of YZY Food. Now bringing Meja to The Tent, an Indonesian sharing tasting menu focused on communal dining, running until June. Offering the latest Override Menu @ £65 per person. (Minimum 6 guests, Maximum 12 sit-down) *Please note, we cannot cater to any dietary requirements with this menu.
    Override Chef Studio photo

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tent (at the End of the Universe) offers a "unique and beautifully presented environment" with a "great atmosphere" and "phenomenal food." Guests rave about the "live music" and "creative dishes." While some mention high prices and small portions, the "awesome service" and "romantic, funky vibe" make it a memorable dining spot.

22 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    London3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It was massively overpriced for what it was. The food was good but not exceptional especially considering what it was priced at. The waiter was rude and scoffed at us for getting the cheapest wine on the menu ...which was £50 ...the house red. A small room and 4 people squashed onto a tiny table listening to 2 people playing guitar/ flute - again they were good but it seemed to not all fit together. The lighting was good with the moon lamps but nothing made this special.

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  2. Metincan

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food experience! I highly recommend it. The chef is a great guy who truly loves his job. I’ll definitely come back again. The cocktails are also delicious and very well prepared.

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  3. Robyn VIP

    Dublin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really terrible! Overall so overpriced

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  4. Laura

    Mexico City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The fact that we had to leave after two hours and the way the waiters talked to us made us feel like we had to be very cool to be part of the community.

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  5. Mark

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Lovely Lovely. Absolutely fabulous. Service food music all top notch!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Service , good value for money. And you feel like you having Burning man trip in the middle of London !

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  7. TomS

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow🤩🤩 Amazing & Unique Experience!! Get into that magic special Venue in London 🚀🚀

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING Went there on a Wednesday, creative delicious dishes with beautiful live music. DEFINITELY A RECOMMENDATION,

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very unique experience. The food combination and presentation was very interesting but ok tasting. Interior design was amazing.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, phenomenal food, well curated wine list & couldn’t fault a thing

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FAQs

The Tent (at the End of the Universe) is rated 4.3 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Tent (at the End of the Universe)

17 Little Portland St, London, Greater London W1W 8BP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Oxford Circus
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 9:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Javier
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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