Harden's survey result
Summary
An “utterly charming gem” that stands out in Fitzrovia’s foodie Charlotte Street thanks to the “lovely, inventive Mediterranean-inspired food” provided by chef-patron Jun Tanaka. The “buzzy dining room” is among “the best in the area” – “relatively small with the casual feel of a neighbourhood restaurant” and “not at all stuffy for a Michelin star place”. Top Menu Tip – “the pain perdu is amazing”.
Summary
“Lovely combinations of flavours are expertly executed” at Jun Tanaka’s inviting and “buzzy” Fitzrovia restaurant, where his cuisine is consistently praised by a big fan club as “really fresh and seasonal, and very satisfying”. And, especially given the high quality, a visit “doesn’t break the bank” either. Top Tip – “the incredible value set lunch is a joy for a Michelin star restaurant – please go!”
Summary
“Exceptional food and an approach that’s attentive and friendly but never overbearing or distant” wins nothing but high praise for Jun Tanaka’s “consistently excellent and very enjoyable” HQ, on Fitzrovia’s restaurant row. “It was closed from summer last year until mid March 2023 owing to a fire – post re-opening, the cuisine is of just the same standard as before”.
Summary
“They don’t need to try too hard” at Jun Tanaka’s “relaxed” but extremely accomplished Fitzrovia fixture. “Everything that’s on the plate is there for a reason… a good reason!” – his “very high-quality” cuisine is “very well-balanced” and service is “charming”. Top Menu Tips – “seared mackerel with pickles works well, beef cheeks is a signature, and turbot head is wonderful”. BREAKING NEWS: In summer 2022, a fire closed the restaurant, with no reopening date set as of mid August 2022.
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22 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NB
Restaurant details
The Ninth London Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Really well thought out food. Delicious sea food. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. The only downside was being overly generous on salting our meat. "
"Generous portions and reasonable choice on set lunch menu. Good but pricey wine list."
"Service a bit slow between courses but was exceptionally full upstairs and down. Good value set lunch. A La carte portions generous. Still good use of pickled vegetables. Turbot head not as fresh as it’s been but no complaints. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £35.00 | £38.00 |  |
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| Pretheatre | £35.00 | £38.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £19.00 | £39.00 | £6.00 | £14.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £44.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.50 |
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| Bread | £6.00 |
| Service | 18.00% |
22 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NB
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:45pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:45pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:45pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:45 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:45 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:45 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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