Tenmaru is an authentic Japanese restaurant at 8 Clifton Terrace, close to Finsbury Park station. The original branch opened in November 2019 with the aim of recreating the energy and comfort of a lively Japanese izakaya. Its compact dining room suits a quick bowl of ramen as well as a longer meal built around several shared plates.
Izakaya style starters introduce the menu through familiar dishes such as gyoza and karaage. Crisp coatings, savoury fillings and carefully chosen seasonings make these plates easy to share before the main course. The selection gives diners a chance to combine contrasting textures and flavours rather than committing immediately to one large dish.
Ramen is central to the restaurant, with rich Tori Paitan chicken broth alongside spicy, lemon and basil variations. Diners can also explore mazesoba, tan tan men and dipping noodles, each offering a different balance of broth, noodles and toppings. Vegan ramen receives the same creative attention, with plant based versions designed as complete dishes in their own right.
Rice dishes, Japanese curry and fried rice broaden the choice beyond noodles, while meat, tofu and vegetable options make mixed group orders straightforward. Tenmaru carefully selects its ingredients and places equal emphasis on authenticity and invention. The result is an approachable Finsbury Park restaurant for diners seeking comforting Japanese cooking with plenty of variety.
Address: 8 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP, United Kingdom
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