The Tent (at the End of the Universe)

4.3

22 Reviews

£41 and over

Contemporary Asian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

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.

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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
Website
https://www.little-portland.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Javier

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

What 22 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
3.9Value

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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

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

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

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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

Website
https://www.little-portland.com/
Phone number
020 3848 7430

The Tent (at the End of the Universe)

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Override Chef Studio

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