I am honestly only giving it 3 stars because there was a hair in my food. I ordered the curry ramen which contains fried chicken. I noticed there was a hair so I was just gonna pick it out and when I did I realized it was fried in to the chicken. It was so disturbing that I couldn't really eat my food. And when I told my server he looked at me blankly and then walked away only to come back and say their chef was sorry. Still charged me for my ramen.... it's just frustrating when you don't make a huge fuss they don't comp your ramen. read more

Really love chicken wings!!! And sadly I was so devoted chatting with friends my noodles doesn't taste well... :) read more

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The best noddles I've ever had so far. The sevice was awful though, the starters arrived after the main course, the waitress didn't stop asking if we were finished, as if they wanted as to eat quickly to vacate the table. The place is extremely loud, and the loud music doesn't help. If you want a quick bite to eat this is the place, but if you want a nice relaxing dinner I don't recommend. read more

I went here three times; first because I wanted to check out what the hype was all about. Second and third time because I kept reading reviews about how good it is, so I figured maybe I ordered the wrong thing? I still remain disappointed. To me the broth tastes very one dimensional- donkotsu was super greasy and creamy (like cream of mushroom consistency, or for Americans, thanksgiving gravy consistency!!) but did not have multiple layers of tastes (the way the broth does at Ippudo New York for example, or the many ramen places in Tokyo.) same for miso and shoyu ramens. They make such a big deal of the fact that they "stew the donkotsu for 20 hours" but what's the point if all you can taste is pork fat?! I had to sprinkle 4-5 teaspoons of hot chili oil to make it more palatable (and I don't normally like spicy food) but even the red chili oil/sauce had no kick at all. (I am now thinking that maybe I should have ordered the spicy miso...) They are also super stingy with the toppings and the amount of noodles. I ordered some additional nori and they gave me 2 small sheets the size of half of my palm! (And turns out the the original doesn't even come with nori to begin with...) the amount of noodles was so small, I couldn't help but wonder how guys bigger than me could possibly be satisfied with just one bowl of ramen? The noodles do not have a good texture. They are almost somen-like. And I still ended up paying 12.60 pounds for it..which I guess is a good deal for a sit-down meal in central London.. But still. (And as a side note, what's with this custom of automatically including service charge on the listed price? It's not a huge difference, but I find this slightly annoying since it feels like some sort of gimmick to charge you more without making you realize it. Back to the ramen: I have come across ramen places of this style in Tokyo too (super greasy but one dimensional broth) and I didn't like it there either, so maybe it's a matter of taste. But a part of me is thinking that if I am the only asian-looking person there all three times I went, it's not particularly a good sign... I don't think I will come back; I much prefer shoryu and I am still having a hard time understanding what all the hype is about this place. read more

Good ramen but a little overrated. Got the Yuzu Tonkatsu ramen, the fried chicken and the chashu pork and corn croquettes. The croquettes were delicious but the fried chicken was a bit dry. The ramen had a nice broth but it wasn't as flavorful as other ramen places in the area. The pork belly was nicely cooked however and the it had a nice mild kick to it. Overall good ramen but not worth the long waits at peak meal times. read more

service charge of 12.5 automatically service was rude food was expensive - total bill was 107 pounds for 4 people and none of us were full I found the service Ruder than a fast food joint. The woman just looked at me like I was a rat off the street and did not have any manners or respect read more

I heard about this place through a work friend who is a massive 'foodie' so i knew it would be great. Centered just off Wardour St, it's a perfect location for this rock n roll ramen eatery. I love Soho and i love it even more now I've been here. I had fried chicken to start - not as tasty as i would have hoped. The main however did not disappoint. I went for the pork tantanmen. This was a great dish, lots of noodles, pork mince and lots of spice, yum. I also wore the bib! A great place to head to after work for a quick dinner. read more

My girlfriends and I have decided to do a monthly noodle get together - Luckily one of them in a Hong Kong native and major London foodie so we are all setup for a mouth-tastic adventure.She had the idea of us checking out Bone Daddies as this is the new "it" spot for Ramen in the city. We got there around 6:30PM knowing they don't take reservations. They were nice enough to take my word that my two friends were on our way and sat me down ahead on stools in the back. That being said, I see the merits in waiting for the full party to be there as the two guys in front of me said they had a table for 10 and took up one of the coveted tables, only to have 6 in their party ultimately arrive - leaving us in the kind of awkward side by side seating in the back where it's a bit difficult to get your stuff together and have a dinner conversation. The staff, though, was quite friendly and accommodating even the small space. But anywho, on to the food - The starts Appetizer: Fried chicken: Delicious - A must order. I wouldn't have even thought to order this at a Japanese restaurant but you won't be disappointed - it's perfectly crispy, comes with a squeeze of lemon and really hits the spot - perfect for sharing. Yellowtail sashimi - Fresh and delicious - a nice compliment to the added fried chicken calories! I went for the Sweet 3 Miso Ramen and...eh. I mean, don't get me wrong it was good as Ramen - the broth was hearty and the noodles were right on but as toppings and meat go, I just needed more to offset the saltiness of the broth. read more

Couldn't be more disappointed. They ran out of all good sake and we were told that the house 'would be fine'... not sure we were looking for fine... Then I ordered more noodles and waited 15 for them to arrive before they arrived and my broth was cold. read more

This place was packed. Very loud and crowded inside. This is your American version of ramen. I did not like it at all. The fried chicken was okay fresh but after a lil while it didn't taste good. I guess that comes with fried chicken. The tonkatsu ramen was oily and the ramen noodles was not the regular ramen noodles used at authentic Japanese ramen bars. I wasn't a fan of shoryu ramen venue but I prefer shoryu ramen over bone daddies. By far I loved Kanada-ya ramen. read more

Delicious ramen! Coming from New York where there is already a big ramen culture, Bone Daddies has my stamp of approval. The broth is not as salty as a lot of places. I love the little details where they offer ladies' hair ties for practical ramen slurping! Yuuuuum!! It can be crowded during rush hours. read more

Frequented, my visits have always been pleasant and satisfying. The staff are fast, the food emerges pipping hot from the kitchen in minutes, and the casual environment makes it easy to jump in and out for a quick pre-theater bite--although it does get crowded with a long wait midday and at dinner, naturally. Price points are a bit high, but the quality of food makes up for it. The chicken karage is absolutely perfect. Marinated and just slightly battered, it makes for a great shared starter. The tender stem broccoli comes with a side of spicy orange sauce, which would make anyone adore green steamed yet cold-served veggies. The noodles are bit on the chewy/al dente side, but every ramen house has a different style, this is just Bone Daddies' I suppose. I'm also not a ramen fan per se, and usually stick to menu starters at ramen joints, so take my comment with a grain of salt. Beautiful presentation and an interesting broth, come here for a quick and tasty meal. read more

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What can I say? I'd walked past this place a few times and read about it when searching for good ramen in Soho and I have to say I was pretty disappointed :( The place itself was cool, nice ambience, good decor, clean, good location.... Was quite promising when we came in, but.... The food was average... Bummer. As a general measure when I get ramen, I always try the tonkotsu... If the place can make a good flavoursome clean tonkotsu then it's gotta be a bangin' place... Sadly the only thing good about this tonkotsu were the thin yellow noodles.. The broth was way too fatty and 'creamy' in a not so nice way as the flavour lacked depth and seasoning. You have some egg in there and a couple of slices thin pork. For the price you pay and the lack of real tonkotsu flavoured broth you're better off going to a Shoryu chain or even Wagamamas and that's saying something 'cos they're average too. The food also came out super fast which was a little concerning. Service was inconsistent depending on staff. Hmm... I feel bad to give them a dull review but... Maybe I'll come back and try something different... read more

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I'm staying in London for a few months for work and I decided to treat myself with perhaps the food that I miss most back in LA -- Ramen. Bone Daddies seemed to have some of the best reviews out of all the ramen places in London, so I checked them out first. I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen and was pretty disappointed. The broth was overly creamy and was lacking any rich tonkatsu flavor. The noodles were not springy and were thin and slightly hard. They did give generous portions of the sliced pork, which was nice, but even the pork was average. read more

Was excited to check this place out. After a 45min wait for a single serving of ramen, I was served a horrible, lukewarm soup as I was getting ready to leave. I though I'd waited that long, I might as well try the ramen. Lukewarm tonkotsu is not nice. Neither is the tough-as-old-boots chashu pork on top. I have a strong feeling they made my serving and forgot about it for 20min, despite me asking the waiter a few times why it was taking so long. Then they had the nerve to add a service charge. read more

Very good quality ramen. Buzzy, loud atmosphere - good for a group as it's not really a date place. Friendly service though a little slow when it's so busy. Excellent cocktails. read more

How have I not reviewed Bone Daddies yet? As a vegetarian this is my go-to ramen stop, offering an alternative to the predictable miso broths. Bone Daddies often has a queue, in my experience Sunday lunch time is the best time to avoid this. Music is a little loud, and the high-stall seating doesn't make me feel so inclined to stay here all evening. Bone Daddies will always be a bit of an in and out affair for me. The uname-rich vegetarian mushroom broth at Bone Daddies is a solid veggie alternative to the traditionally meaty tonkotsu. At around £10, the price is a little steep, but this is Soho. The mushrooms in this broth are delicious, though on my last visit I got only three pieces of tofu. Inconsistent but delicious. read more

Thanks to Josy A.'s recommendation, I finally had a chance to have some decent Tonkotsu ramen in London! The thin noodles were firm and chewy. The soup was not too greasy. The half-boiled egg was amazing with some smoky soy sauce. I also liked the extra topping grilled corn (not from a can!). My boyfriend tried the soy ramen with chicken broth. The soup was much simpler and lighter taste here. He said it got a lot better after he added some crushed fresh garlic. Oh, the tip was already included in the bill. read more

Second visit here, very delicious. The fried chicken are taste. The grilled pork in the dipping ramen are very delicious. The only issue is the music are too loud and noisy, would be better not to make it like a night club. So far so good, really like this restaurant. read more

Not my favorite ramen spot. Was pretty over priced for ramen. I had the to tonkatsu ramen and the broth was pretty good, chashu and noodles were just ok. It's the most expensive ramen I've ever had- I expected more from an £11 ramen. The venue is ok - quite small - not many tables and a lot of bar seating facing a wall. The service wasn't great either, took about 10 mins to get water. It seems like a popular place to hang out later in the evening as it got really crowded. read more

I love the broth. I am a huge fan of Bone Daddies. However, I went in for lunch today and ordered the Tantanmen 2, my favourite one, and then once I realised I couldn't finish this incredibly rich, chicken bone fat infused amazingness, I asked for a take-away box. I was then refused a take-away box. Here are the reasons why: (apparently) : there is no room for take away boxes (really?) : they would have to allocate another layer of operations to justify having a service to do take-away boxes (that doesn't really make sense, but okay) : it's wasteful of packaging, more so than actually chucking away half of a ramen bowl (despite having wooden chopsticks instead of reusable ones, but ok) : one can't control the experience of the ramen if it's boxed up and sent away with the customer who paid for it Anyway. All arbitrary reasons to me. Look, if you want to have a new take on a non-native (aka the owner is not Japanese) in an international city like London, you make allowances like offer tupperware for those who would like to continue experiencing your delicious product. None of the reasons the owner presented as justifications for not offering a take-home option were air tight. The basic answer was, 'We just don't want to. And the customer can f*£$ off.' Fair enough. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm going to Tonkatsu next time. read more

Just thinking about this place makes me sad. Because it's all the way across the pond and it's by far the best ramen bowl I have ever had. Yes, I've had deliciously salty and warming broths with ramen noodles before, but this one takes the cake. Wonderfully dark-yoked egg halves, crackly crunchy bits and warm complex umami flavors still haunt me in my dreams. Til next time, bone daddies, til next time. read more

Came here with two fellow Yelpers on Sunday in a relatively quiet and deserted Soho. We showed up at 1 pm and there wasn't even a queue! We ordered the fried chicken and the chashu pork croquettes as starters, but the fried chicken didn't come until later and was served with our ramen orders, which was a little too bad. Both were very good though! They have a few ramen specials on the board, but I went with the classic Tonkotsu Ramen, which did not disappoint. I also love how the restaurant has garlic crushers on the table, because I definitely think adding one into the soup made a world of a difference. My friends ordered the T22 and they really enjoyed it too. And I don't know what they do to the eggs, but the yolks are bright orange and they sure look unique! read more

Had the soft shell crab and it was great! The sauce it came with was quite spicy but not unbearably so, very very good. The ramen was alright, not the best I've had, and a little steep for £11. read more

Pork-bone broth is very rich, enjoyed it quite a bit. Not perfect and I'd rank it one below Tonkatsu in terms of the overall ramen experience, but worth a go. The croquettes were surprisingly well worth it, great flavour though a bit small. Place gets pretty crowded so don't go expecting a nice quiet bowl of ramen. read more

Top-shelf ramen with great flavor in the broth and tender noodles as well as a diverse selection of toppings to be added a la carte or at the table. I am told by friends that I made a big mistake here by not ordering the Korean chicken wings or the fried chicken, although the salmon tartare with crispy lotus root chips and a ponzu oil flavoring was dynamite as well. I would definitely go back, although I would make sure to try the chicken next time. read more

Walking through the dark Alleys of England, amongst some not so sober people and landing in this spot was the best decision I have ever taken. I have been to Japan and most part of asia and there is something about this ramen- flavor, texture, food combination , warmth and everything about it that makes it the perfect bowl of goodness. If you love spice, noodles and basically a good cup of ramen, then they boned it here!! read more

Really legit ramen. It's small and loud, but it adds to the atmosphere. I had a special which was lamb ribs and aubergine, was very good. Also save room for dessert as they have a good selection of mochi. Service was also pretty good! read more

I was REALLY sick from a cold and needed a ramen food fix. I was itching to try this place because nothing makes me happier than a nice bowl of soup. I found this place on the Yelp app and walked in. Right away you are greeted by the lingering smell of slow simmered broth and the sound of slurping noodles. There was about five people before us so the wait was roughly ten minutes! During this time I browsed over the menu. They had loads of ramen to look through. My husband got the soy ramen and I got the tonkatsu ramen! The tonkatsu was salty and dark. I didn't even want to finish it. When I asked the server to remove it after a bite she took t away but didn't offer to bring me the menu so I could order something else. The customer service here is rushed and not very friendly. Wouldn't go back again read more

Easily the best ramen I've had in London to date. The 20 hour pork broth was awesome. The food easily made up for the poor service

The name kind of grosses me out for some reason, but that's irrelevant. The ramen is pretty good but I found the soup slightly too salty for my liking. For what you get it is slightly too pricey in my opinion but the atmosphere is buzzing and it does pretty well at distracting you from the perpetual drizzly greyness. read more

Best ramen broth I've had in London (although slightly on the salty side). That is pretty much the most important thing when it comes to Ramen. read more

This place is hit and miss. One of the ramen we got (chicken base with chicken) was delicious, finger licking good, slurp-out-of-your-bowl good, pour-it-all-over-your-lap good. The other (pork base with pork ) was fatty, greasy, too porky (you know that porky pork taste that;s super porky? You know what I mean) and the greasiness of it was just too much and a tad off putting. Also, they brought starters and mains all together and it was a bit of a mess. I was SO excited for this place, and yea... it was good. Good-ish. read more

Theres so much hype associated with Bone Daddies and it's (mostly) well deserved hype! A very interesting menu of fusion Japanese food, that spans across way more variety than its #1 rival (Kanada-Ya). However, you should go here to try the ramen. It's bomb.com, and on most days, gives other ramen joints a real run for its money. read more

Heard so many good things about Bone Daddies and I am always in search of good ramen in London... honestly, quite disappointed. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen to test out the broth. How disappointing! The broth was very bland, it doesn't taste like the 20 hour pork broth it claims to be on the menu. It's also covered with a lot of oil. Just a reflection of what a long way we are from having authentically good ramen and an appreciation for proper ramen here. The only good dish we had for the night was the pork bones, covered with a sweet sesame sauce, it was delicious but the portion is a bit on the small side. Then we also had the black sesame soft icecream, which was ok but a bit too sweet. They really should work on their broth. Now that I have gone to the holy trinity of ramen - bone daddies, shoryu and tonkotsu, i have to say tonkotsu is the most balance and has the best broth. Still a long way to go London! I did notice at Bone Daddies that they provide you with rubber band to tie your hair up while you are working on your noodles, a nice touch!! read more

After walking up and down London's sad excuse for a Chinatown section unable to really find anything too interesting (and Yelp wasn't much help), Yelp pointed me to this great ramen place. It seems to be fairly new to the area. I hate to use the word "unctuous" but I think it's the perfect description for this ramen. Definitely a must try in Soho. read more

Bone Daddies is the only good place I hear about when it comes to ramen. So I finally made it on a Sunday for lunch, and I was quite happy to find there was no line. It's a casual interior with high tables and chairs. We were a group of 4 so the corner tables work best, otherwise sitting in a row would have been too difficult to chat. They had plastic Japanese smocks which I absolutely loved; I instantly put it on and kept it afterwards. For appetisers the croquettes are must-have (I liked them better than the fried chicken). Never had anything so good outside of Italy! For ramen I went for the tonkotsu ramen. I appreciated that the serving was so big but I thought the ramen noodle itself was too thin, and the soup was a bit too thick, but it did taste good especially with the egg. Each table has a container of garlic, a garlic crusher, and a sesame vial, which all I definitely took advantage of. Overall I really enjoyed Bone Daddies: good setting, good food and good service! read more

Superb ramen. Boyfriend had the tonkatsu ramen and I had the dipping ramen. Appreciated the clean hair ties at the table for long-haired folks. Fun establishment and a great find for delicious food. read more

I did not see what the hype was all about. The noodles tasted like it was simmered in the broth until it melted. I definitely do not recommend the ramen. They get 2 stars because the staff was great. read more

This was the best effing ramen I've ever had. Ordered the soy ramen, added some chili pepper, and dat soft boiled egg doe. mmm.