I heard about Bone Daddies through a tantalizing photograph I found on reddit. When I first saw the pic I thought - ugh another delicious ramen picture from a traveller in Japan and was delighted that it was actually a spot in London. I got in around 6:30 and waited 5 minutes before we were seated. The service is quick and the food came out very quickly. My choice to order was easy as there is 1 vegetarian ramen on the menu. The ramen noodles were chewy but the thin kind that tend to get soggy quickly so slurp quickly! The vegetarian mushroom broth was pretty average. The flavour was one-dimensional and it was just a strong umami taste. No spice or creaminess that I've had in other vegetarian ramens. The toppings are perfectly cooked and the eggs yolks were golden and runny which was perfect. The overall experience was great and I understand why there was a long line-up of people waiting in the rain on a Monday night to get in. Didn't hit the spot on my ramen craving but I would recommend to non-vegetarians! read more

Bone Daddies - Vegetarian mushroom ramen - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Finally made it to Bone Daddies! The spicy TANTANMEN (with sesame, chilli, pork mince, bok choy) is unbelievably tasty. The noodles were cooked perfect, broth was intensely flavored and I especially liked the creamy soft boiled egg which just took the whole dish over the top. The salmon sashimi starter was served up like little popsicles on a stick and was fun to eat and melt in your mouth delicious. There were just two of us, so the wait was only 5 minutes which seems like we got lucky based on the other reviews. Even though the place was packed, the service was really friendly and attentive. The food, the vibe, the service are all great! Can't wait to go back. read more

Bone Daddies - TANTANMEN with sesame, chilli, pork mince, bok choy - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Be ready for this hipster ramen experience. Bone Daddies has arranged the perfect union between an hipster atmosphere and quite authentic ramens. I hate the food fusion but mixing atmosphere with (good) food is fine. To the ramen, Bone daddies has added this typical low-light, hipster-waiters with beard. The only Japanese elements I spotted in the interior was a photo of the Yoyogi park where Japanese dance disguised as Elvis - indicating which bathrooms were for women or for men (which did not seem obvious to everybody though). And as the food was indeed very good, let me add a few word on what matters the most in the end. For appetizers we had CHASHU PORK & CORN CROQUETTE which was a rather random choice but it was a very good pick and I highly recommend you to taste that: we were really surprised. For ramens, i had the "T22" (they were really inspired on this one or maybe I miss the reference) and the broth was really really tasty. Hipsters do know how to make ramens, they are evolving. read more

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I have been a big fan of ramen soup since my trip to Japan a few years back. Since then I tried many of the shops and restaurants in London and there are some decent eateries out there, but this one is my new favorite. The menu is simple with a good range of ramen plus some rather nice side dishes. We had a spicy version and a normal meat version and both very delicious. I have to say that the broth was amazing. So full of flavour with a near silky texture ... it was pure pleasure. The ingredients of the soup were also very nice, with eggs, which were still a bit gooey in the middle and meat which was very tender and nicely seasoned. I haven't eaten such nice ramen in absolutely ages. I will definitely go again ... and bring all my friends with me. read more

Bone Daddies - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

This is now the second decent ish ramen place I've tried in London (after Shoryu) and I was extremely satisfied. Food: We ordered fried chicken and pork ribs to start (though it was called pork bones or something different). The chicken was executed well and extremely tasty. The ribs were one up though. Tender, and in an awesome sauce. Had the Tonkotsu ramen for my main. Broth: Thick and aromatic, I had high hopes. It semi delivered but just a tiny bit less flavourful than I expected. But initially at least, pretty damn good nonetheless, particularly after adding a bit of garlic. The big caveat with the broth here is that there's quite a short optimum time to eat it in. Because of the thickness, as it cools down, it gets almost sedimentary and you can feel individual bits of it as it goes down your throat. At that point it gets notably less nice. Noodles: I like the texture of the noodles. Bit chewy but highly enjoyable. Their per bowl ratios are pretty off imo. Either they need more broth or less noodles in the bowl. It's really not an ideal ratio the way it's currently served. Drinks: I'm still pleasantly surprised when a place has mostly craft beers even though (fortunately) it is such a fast growing scene in this city. Had the kernel pale ale and really enjoyed it. Been meaning to head down to the Kernel brewpub (only open on Saturday for a few hours) and this has only increased said desire. Overall: When it comes to ramen chains no matter how many places I try I seem to have hardcore ippudo loyalty. This is the closest I've had to that in London, so I know I'll be back (and soon). read more

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The short is that Bone Daddies is a great Ramen place and worth your time. Seating is a little close quarters due to the small space and need to pack as many high standing stools as close as possible. Service is prompt and pleasant. Due to the small space, your proximity to a staff member is always less than 2 meters in any direction. I ordered a Tantanmen Ramen. This is the spicy minced pork variety. When it arrived it looked amazing. But I was a little disappointed as it was thick with oil. Upon tasting the broth was quite bland to the point I actually asked for a plate to remove some of it as I'm not a fan of food served like this, even if it was chilli oil. That removed, suddenly the flavours of the broth came through and it was delish. A side of fried chicken rounded things off nicely. Fried to crisp perfection, in bite sized pieces and without bones. Mmm. On drinks, I ordered the Red rocket, a fizzy bright red concotion of raspberry, Yuzu and Soda. Delish and refreshing, but perhaps a bit much with the Ramen broth but great as a drink in it's own right. So in all, Bone Daddies isn't a place you'll want to linger long in. It isn't designed for comfort and service is prompt and quick for a reason. It wasn't particularly busy when arriving there around 12.30pm but by 1pm it was pretty packed so advice would be to get there early as I don't believe they take bookings. read more

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Bone Daddies is surely my favourite restaurant in London to eat ramen. I love them all, but I have a little favourite : the Tonkotsu ramen. All the broths are delicious and very tasty. I go to Bone Daddies at least once a month if not more. My friends and I shared tenderstem broccoli and fried chicken while we were waiting for our ramen to be cooked. The broccoli were nicely cooked but none of us liked the sauce served with it. We didn't think it's taste went well with broccoli. Instead we ate them with soy sauce. The Fried chicken were good and tasty. I liked the fact the batter was not too greasy and slightly spiced. read more

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Thought I'd give Bone Daddies another try. Whilst I'm too scared to go for the Tonkotsu Ramen (don't think I could take the potency of the Pork broth), I opted for the equally distinct flavour of their Tantanmen. ....What a bad choice I made. Way too much Sesame paste used in the Ramen, could barely taste the Chicken Bone broth they claimed to have included in the bowl. The Sesame paste was soo intense I almost felt like heaving. Sorry Bone Daddies but I don't think I'll be visiting you again, blame the heavy-handed chef you have... read more

Came here while roaming London on my own. It's tucked away in Soho and quiet a gem. I walked in and found that it was very busy. I'm not sure if it was due to the rain outside or if it was always like this. Luckily, since I was by myself, I was seated immediately. After much debate, I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen. The ramen is in a very rich chicken bone broth. The broth had a padron pepper floating in it, and complimented the pork neck chasu. I've had my fair share of ramen and I really loved this ramen. I found that although it was spicy (just the way I like it), the broth was just a teensy bit sweet. Not sure if that was due to the Miso? This did not bother me though. The pork and spiciness of the broth offset that sweetness and it was very well balanced. I'd love to try the tantanmen ramen the next time I am here though! read more

Bone Daddies - Spicy Miso Ramen - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Waking up from an evening of seeing London's bars and clubs with some friends, two of us looked at each other and said Japanese food. I had bookmarked this place from the last time I was in London and didn't make it here. Weekend lunch crowd equaled a short wait for the 4 of us, but we took the time to look over the menu and enjoy the ambiance. One of us was skeptical because he is a true Ramen Nerd, in the end he felt content, not overjoyed, but satisfied. I had the T22 with extra noodles and that was pretty good, enough soup and ingredients to cover the extra noodles, the broth was flavorful, not intense. It wasn't the mind-blowing experience others would say, but I thought it was pretty good. I might stop by again next time I am in town, but than again there are a lot of good restaurants in London and SOHO. read more

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Bone Daddies is definitely a great ramen place to check out in London. Went with two other friends and we ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, Kimchee Ramen, & Dipping Ramen to share among us three. 1. Tonkotsu Ramen was on the saltier side. Definitely good, but nothing particularly outstanding in terms of how tonkotsu ramen broth. The noodles were a very good level of not too hard and not too soft. I definitely enjoyed the noodles, and was a bit let down with the broth. It was simply just salty and nothing particularly flavorful. Nevertheless, it was wonderful with a cup of water on the side. 2. Kimchee Ramen was super spicy. You need a strong ability to handle spiciness to take on this broth. It came with a lot of seafood which was wonderful and very fresh. As someone who personally cannot handle anything too spicy, this was definitely something not in my zone of comfort. However, my friends who love anything super spicy were really happy with the flavor of the broth. 3. Dipping Ramen was a very unique experience where all the ramen ingredients came on a platter next to a cup of sauce. The sauce appeared clear but was extremely flavorful. I personally really enjoyed this dish because it was not only a unique ramen experience, but also something well-flavored and worth the price! ADVICE: Arrive at an early dinnertime! There will be a line! The line will most likely be outdoors so bring a nice coat to wear. There will be hooks on the wall inside of the restaurant, so you can hang up your coat when you're seated. read more

Bone Daddies - Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

I finally got my ramen fix after craving it for a while ever since I started watching a Japanese Netflix TV show called "Good Morning Call' (totally hooked on this show). I liked the sound of this place as it was casual dining and has received great reviews. At 4pm, it was not very busy so my husband and I decided to take the seats near the window gazing out on to the street. I was glad we had the room around our seats as it created a little privacy . The only downside to this was having to turn around to talk to the server, but that was no big deal. I liked so many things; the little jar of elastic hair bands, bibs, fresh ginger with press, the music and most of all, that there's no shame in slurping. We had the fried chicken, which was served piping hot. It came with a lemon wedge, but we preferred a dipping sauce and found the soy sauce, which was good. I then had the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra egg, corn and chicken cock scratchings. Now I was unsure about the latter, but the waitress explained it's a nice crunchy garnish, which it certainly was. After my meal, I was nicely full and glad it wasn't raining as I totally needed to walk off the ramen. I can't wait to go back to try the other dishes. read more

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Great Ramen house in the heart of SOHO. Very close to the gay district and in walking distance to the shopping areas. When we arrived a line was forming out the door. Waited for about 15-20 minutes before being seated. I don't think they take reservations at this location and from the looks of the que, seems like a local favorite. Of course I ordered the Miso Ramen. It was actually quite different from what i'm use too. The soup base almost reminded me of a tex-mex kind of fusion with the traditional miso ramen. It was different but delicious! Ramen noodles cooked perfectly, and pork was cooked just enough to keep a firm texture. Waiters were very friendly and understood people were waiting long for food so extra smiles and attention was given. Would definitely recommend this location for tasty Ramen. Tuna tartar was amazing as well! Freshly prepared and uniquely set for a fun and memorable experience. read more

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Cutest little hipster restaurant! Best tonkotsu ramen in town. Fantastic artichoke when in season. Insane ribs - and im not not one really like ribs!!! More often than not very busy with queues.... Try Sunday for a late lunch! read more

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My wife and I were in London as part of our London/Paris anniversary trip. We were craving some good asian cuisine, and she found this neat little Ramen shop. The ambiance is great. Rock n' Roll music and communal tables. We got seated at a couple of bar seats looking out the window. The menu was easy to read and we both opted for two ramens, a chicken kaarage appetizer and I ordered an Asahi Beer. About 10-15 minutes later, other folks that arrived after us started getting food, and we had not even received our beer or water. So after telling the staff, we got our drinks 3-5 minutes later. Then the food arrived and I had specifically asked if there was bean sprouts. He wasn't sure, so I said, okay, if there is, please put it on the side. Guess what I got in my ramen when it arrived? That's right, bean sprouts. The food itself wasn't bad. Decent broth, plenty of noodles and meat. A bit too oily for my own taste, but oil in broth is individual preference. Then we wanted our check. I asked for it, and that alone took another 10 minutes. We waited and waited. I finally started to lose my patience and asked again, this time I told the waitress that we've had a pretty poor experience here. The manager came back with a fair discount and apologized for the experience. Apparently the original waiter was a trainee, which begs the question why wasn't he "mentored" by an experienced server. Anyways, the manager's response and sincerity saved this review from being a 1 star. I don't believe this is typical service, so I'd still recommend folks to try them out. Cheers! read more

Wonderful restaurant in Soho. The staff were all really hospitable and the ramen was really nice. Not lots of space in the restaurant but the space available was always filled with people. Clearly this place is worth it's rating. I had heard about this restaurant through a Yelp search, and decided that it sounded like a great place to get ramen in London. The restaurant is reasonably easy to find, we just needed to ask a local where it was when Google Maps said we were close by, but we had no clue where to look. There wasn't much of a line when we got there around lunch time so we were seated right away. Because I had come with my family who didn't really know much of ramen other than the plastic packets you can get in stores, they didn't have much of a clue on what was what. The staff helped them on what the different ramen where made of and what they preferred. We ended up ordering one tonkotsu, two tantanmen and one T22. The ramen came reasonably quickly and they were very aesthetically pleasingly presented. The tonkotsu was very, very delicious. The dark sesame oil on top gave the already amazing broth a toasted flavour. The broth was a milky colour, as would be expected of a bone marrow, and the noodles were a bit thicker than somen noodles which was a bit surprising, given that I am more used to having thicker noodles, but they tasted just fine. The ramen was topped with chashu pork, soft boiled eggs and green onion. The others were very pleased with their noodles too. The tantanmen was reasonably spicy and the bokchoy on the side was very refreshing. The T22 was equally as good. Needless to say we were all very, very pleased with our food. The portions were perfectly filling, although there was space for a special dessert from their menu. We ordered a sesame ice-cream to share, which ended up being a very interesting experience since none of us had ever tasted a sesame flavoured soft serve. It was a perfect end to the meal and all of us agreed that we'd be coming back in the future. I ended up coming back the next day for another serving since I'd been enchanted by the ramen. You simply can't find such good ramen in Norway so I had to take advantage of the restaurants' existence. read more

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Was looking forward to this because I was having some serious craving for a good ramen in London. The broth was thick, egg yolk was flowy and good; but something just didn't quite make the cut. I would say, the majority of flavor I was getting, was the taste of noodles. That starchy taste. The soup wasn't as flavorful, the meat wasn't mouth-watering. A little disappointed because I saw great reviews on this. Perhaps I just gotten a bad bowl. Will look to try shoryu ramen next tho. read more

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One of the best ramen you can find in town, good menu with many items you can choose from. Affordable prices for the quality you get Definitely gonna go back read more

Bone Daddies - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Fantastic ramen. I'm far from the first person to figure out Bone Daddies knows what's up, but I've now been twice, and each time I've been impressed. I decided to try to curry ramen with fried chicken - amazing. They had some appetizers that looked delicious as well, but with a big bowl of ramen, your stomach will be full, so one course is really all you need, unless you have a few people to share something with. We got there at 7:30pm (on a Monday) and probably waited 15 minutes to get seated. Once in our seats, we didn't have to wait long to order though, and the food came pretty promptly. I'm excited to try some other ramen places in London, but Bone Daddies did a pretty good job of setting the bar. We'll see if anything else comes close. read more

I've been wanting to go to Bone Daddies for ages and finally got to go! I have to say I was not disappointed. It definitely lived up to my expectations! We got a window seat so that was really nice. I had the mushroom ramen and it was amazing, SO tasty. I mashed one of the garlic cloves available on the tables which made the broth even tastier. The atmosphere was buzzing and it was quite busy but we always felt looked after. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Already looking forward to going back! read more

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I first heard about Bone Daddies when it was mentioned in a "must try restaurants in London" article. It raved about this place, saying it was the absolute best ramen joint around, so I was quite excited to try it. I asked for a recommendation and the waitress said their tonkatsu ramen was the most popular, so I decided to go with that. The service was speedy! I got my food in less than five minutes. However, I found the ramen to be very underwhelming. The broth had so little flavor - I felt like I was just drinking soupy oil. The ramen and meat were alright, but nothing to write home about. The egg was probably my favorite part of my meal. Perhaps because I've had really good ramen in Japan and Los Angeles before, Bone Daddies just wasn't up to par. read more

I have been to Japan and while I know good ramen, I am not super picky. When you first walk in, you will notice it is super dark. You can't read the menu if you are seated in the corner. From a distance, I thought the place was closed. I ordered the IP Tonkatsu ramen. It came looking nice but I notice black spots on the ramen , as soon as I stirred, it turned the whole broth deep brown. This was not the color of ramen that I wanted nor is expected. It should be a creamy oily white broth. After a few bites, I couldn't eat anymore. It tasted overwhelmingly like soy sauce. There are soy flavor ramens but this was just too strong of soy sauce. I thought ok, let me order another ramen and maybe it was just a one off. I showed a picture of what I wanted and they said it was spicy miso. The spicy miso appeared nothing like the photo I pointed to the waitress. All the ingredients were the same yes but again the color of the broth was wrong. It was a pale red dull color. The taste was better than the tonkatsu but still not what I wanted. I basically ordered two ramens, ate half of one and paid £30. Oh guess what, they also tack on service charge 12% and force you to donate £1 to charity in your bill. The worst experience I've had in London so far. The two stars is for the fact that the ingredients themselves were very good. The noodles were not typical ramen firmness or cut but were still very delectable. The corn is from a grilled cob and sliced off in small stacks. The egg is soft boiled but might have had too much soy flavor or that was due to my broth I'm not sure. The service in general was nice but they should have known better or tried to accommodate me in some way when they knew I didn't like any ramen even after ordering two. I'm not asking for free food but it would have been nice if they at least asked if I enjoyed the food after I said I didn't enjoy the first ramen. I think that means they don't genuinely care and just want your money. Watch out. read more

I had to try this place after being recommended by a bunch of ramen friends. What was that? You don't have ramen friends? How weird. It's opposite the Supreme store, so you can watch people line up for hours to buy a shirt too, It was busy and loud - I don't mind that for lunch and was dining alone anyway. Seated quickly, the place gives off a slight hipster vibe. Condiments all looked to be in the standard style, the hair bands were an odd addition, but back in the rock hair phase they may have been useful! I ordered: Pork Bone ramen. Korean wings. Green tea and still water. The wings showed up quickly. They were well spiced and as sticky as you like. Not too small, just right for an appetiser I reckon. Between two as a light one maybe. The main event arrived shortly after. The broth was great. Tasty and lightly spiced as expected. I added a little of the chilli and I was more than happy with its heat level. The pork was a little thicker than I would have expected, but that isn't a bad thing. Lots of top ramen content. My green tea never arrived but my server was more than happy to either bring it to me or remove it from the bill. Overall I enjoyed it, I'll certainly be back. It's not Shoryu good, but it's really close. read more

I drank the Kool-Aid that is Bone Daddies bone broth. I LOVED this ramen, real talk. And how 'bout that sesame grinder ... eh? eh? Fried chicken: Bite sized pieces of crispy crunchy chicken - nothing new there EXCEPT, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice from slice provided and go ahead and grind some sesame seeds on top of that. Heaven Edamame: Standard, but served in a good sized portion for two or four to share. Tonkotsu with roast pork: Exactly what I hoped it would be and more. Broth was buttery and creamy and rich. Egg was perfectly cooked, noodles too. Meat was roasted perfectioness. Presentation was great too - didn't have to go hunting for the meat slices or that egg. I added cock scratchings per another reviewer's advice but it didn't do much for me. In fact, it pushed the flavour over the brink of salty/rich-ness; will not do that again. Didn't get the pipette of fat either and have no regrets. I had a cocktail that did not bowl me over (despite the waiter's enthusiasm for it). Can't recall its name, the watermelon one. I'd stick to beer next time. Tips DO NOT USE APPLE MAPS TO FIND THIS PLACE. Just ... don't. With all the other reviews I was worried it would be obnoxiously loud but I had no problem with that. But I don't feel I was warned about the cramped space. I mean really. Expect to be bumping elbows and brushing asses at every moment. Wait time was about 5 minutes for two on Saturday at 7p. No dessert menu. Two apps and two ramens was a tad too much food for two people, and way too much salt (even for this savory food addict). read more

Best ramen in London, and **shock** not a Japanese person in sight. This is luxury ramen cooked for hours, if not days to get the best out of every bone. I was blown away by the flavours of my chicken-based T22 soup with added corn, which unexpectedly pipped my wife's Tonkotsu for taste and appearance. We also enjoyed the beautiful pickled fruit and vegetables, salty fried chicken and far too many of the garlic cloves that are at your disposal. And of course, as a molecular biologist I also had to order the pipette. A dollop of extra fat (presumably duck) didn't actually do much for the already-fatty T22. Perhaps it's more needed for some of the other soups which we'd love to come back and try - especially the Chinese-inspired Tantamen. The only negatives were that the big bowls only come half-full and could easily fit in a little more broth, and that the over-chatty staff coming and asking you how you're doing every five minutes takes away from the Ramen experience, especially when not one of them is Japanese. read more

Save yourself your embarrassing web searches and make sure when you google Bone Daddies, you include "London" as a keyword too. Besides, all you really need to know is that Bone Daddies belongs right in Soho, with its trendy wall decor, trendy menu on a clipboard, trendy good looking people (hello good looking people). I walked here on 9 pm Tuesday, and was surprised how busy it still was even an hour before closing, but was relieved to be seated promptly at a communal table. I have no shame eating alone when it comes to the ramen call of duty. Ordered the £8.8 Unnamed cocktail (Nikka All Malt, Pink Peppercorn Vanilla, Ume Shu) which was served quite bitter in a martini glass and very strong, but I'm all for pre appetizer inebriation. Also ordered the £5 fried chicken, a little bucket containing 8 morsels of Asian style fried chicken with a slice of lemon, and finished it all myself... to the obvious amazement by my wide-eyed waiter. It was a bit salty and lacked seasoning but the lemon helped dispense some flavor. 20 minutes post chicken inhalation, my £11 Tonkotsu ramen finally came. It was decent, with two soft boiled egg yolks shining like a beacon amidst waves of noodle and a sea of creamy broth. I compare all ramen places to Ippudo in NYC, and I'm sure my standards will reset yet again when I go to Japan. I liked the place, but wasn't slurping out of my bowl like a human vacuum the way I do when I'm at Ippudo. Something was missing- maybe it was that the broth wasn't as flavorful (although putting in the chilli oil did wonders) and maybe the noodles weren't as starchy. In any case, I liked Bone Daddies and would come back to try the other ramen offerings. read more

Very disappointed experience, when they serve you warm soup... Warm Ramen soup, and they dare to charge you £11 for it, is simply a joke. We went there and waited 20 mins for a seat on Sunday which is fair enough. Then when my Tonkotsu ramen came first and they brought out a wrong ramen, we were already give a sad face. (The correct ramen shows up 5 mins later) To be served with hot noodles, but warm soup and cold char-siu, is simply a crime. The way they try to skip step to serve you a proper ramen soup is amazing. They heated up the bowl really hot, and really cooked their noodles (that's hot), Then they add luke-warm soup base, and cold ingredients on top. Thinking you don't know what temperature they are when they serve it because the noodles and bowl is hot, and it will warm everything up is very wrong. We ordered 1 soft shell crab, 2 bowl of ramen, 2 greentea, and walk out needing to pay £20 We rather eat at home read more

The latest in our Ramen Club outing was to Bone Daddies, the hip new noodle joint in Soho that's staying true to Japanese way of life. It's the latest in the trend so the core challenge is to differentiate itself. Now we (mostly me, but this is based on discussions with said Ramen Club too) judge ramen on a number of categories: Noodles, veggies and associated toppings, meat, egg, and of course the all important broth!. Noodles - Cooked perfectly with just a hint of resistance in each bite. I find that too often the noodles are cold (not enough time out of the fridge before the broth is poured in) or mushy (cooked and then broth is added). So this was a noodle win topped only by Tonkotsu's offering. Veggies & toppings - The veggies in my bowl were crunchy and flavourful so my one gripe would be that there weren't enough of them. The toppings were sparse in the bowl but I appreciate that you can add from a variety of items on the table. There is a sesame seed grinder (I've never ground sesame into anytime but it helped bulk out the broth) and a garlic press with fresh garlic cloves (brilliant idea!). The one thing lacking was extra fresh chilli although to be fair there was some chilli oil (just not my thing). Meat - This was the disappointment in the dish. I found the meat to be lacking in substance in both form and flavour. Cocoro still wins in my book for best meat although Ittenbari would be a close second. Egg - Let me qualify this by saying I don't like egg. I have it scrambled and occasionally poached with salmon but it really isn't my thing. I haven't enjoyed it at any other Ramen place but at Bone Daddies it was incredible and I wanted another one. Yes, it's that good. Broth - I opted for the 20 hour Tonkotsu broth. It's thick and rich and full of meaty (and fatty!) goodness. If there isn't enough fat for you, you can opt for an extra pipette of fat for 50p. One of the better broths in London and perfect for a cold wintry day (like today) and only beat by the spicy Tonkotsu from Cocoro. Man, I wish I could have a bowl of it now! Overall, it was one of the best bowls of Ramen I've had in London. Individually, I don't think most of the components were worthy of the top spot but put together it's incredible. Also special note to the manager for his impeccable customer service in dealing with our large group (and remembering YGO who came a few days earlier), the bartender for taking the time to talk about Japanese whiskey with me (and gave me a free taster), and our sassy waitress for impeccable banter. read more

As a ramen junkie from New York, I've been traveling around the world looking for great bowls of ramen. I've been happy with the recent boom of higher quality ramen in the cities across the world, and traveling through London, I've been very impressed so far. I have heard Bone Daddies being compared with Kanada-Ya as the best ramen in London, so I had to come by and try it out. I stopped in at around 1:30 PM on a Wednesday, and there was no queue to get seated. The space is bigger than expected, and seating was comfortable. They have a decently sized cocktail menu, some Japanese beers on draft, and a fairly impressive shochu and sake selection. There are sesame seed grinders, chili oil jars, and fresh garlic (with garlic presses) at each table, which I really liked. I ordered a Cambridge G + T to start out, which is a tailored gin with Japanese botanicals served over ice with a bottle of Fever Tree tonic and a lime wedge. It was refreshing and great on this boiling hot summer afternoon. For my starter I got the fried chicken, which is prepared in the Karaage style. It was decent, but just a little drier for my tastes, and some of the cuts looked weird - not uniform chunks, so perhaps the thicker pieces came out juicier if they cooked at the same time? It came with some lemon, but due to some of the pieces being drier than others, I would have preferred a sauce, perhaps a tonkatsu sauce or something? The seasoning was good though. For my main, the star of the show, I ordered a bowl of the tonkotsu ramen, which is my personal favorite style. Born in Hakata, tonkotsu ramen, or "pork bone" broth ramen is usually very rich and served with straight and thin noodles, since the broth sticks very well to the strands. It was absolutely perfect here, thick, rich, and absolutely perfectly seasoned. The broth had a nice layer of mayu black garlic oil at the top, and was topped with a nicely cooked marinated soft-boiled Clarence Court egg, scallion, bamboo, garlic chips, ginger, and bean sprouts. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the broth was absolutely perfect. I pressed a clove of garlic and put some ground sesame into the broth and quickly finished the noodles. I was still hungry, so I ordered a kaedama (extra noodles) and more bamboo. It came out very quickly (within 90 seconds), which is a great sign of a ramen kitchen, and I finished every drop of the broth. The bowls are fairly priced here and they don't nickel-and-dime you for each additional topping like some places do, and the service was on point. I highly recommend this ramen joint to anyone who likes ramen in London, and I'll definitely be back here whenever I'm in London! read more

So, I'm eating my first "real" ramen, as in, it's not $.10 Maruchan ramen from a package, while listening to blaring Van Halen and Guns N' Roses and being served by a slew of Australians... And it was glorious. Along with several of the others, I ventured for the tonkotsu ramen and there isn't anything more I can say than what the others have already said, but I'll go ahead and repeat! Oh, that broth. That broth was so tasty. And Yee Gan graciously shared his pipette of fat with me, which made the broth even tastier! How often do you get to share a pipette of fat with someone? Not often. It cracks me up just typing it out. There were some sprouts, but nothing overpowering, and they softened up nicely in the bowl. I think it may have been marginally better if the noodles had been slightly harder in the beginning as they were quite soft by the end. I couldn't finish my bowl due to the almost overly generous portion of noodles. But they were very, very tasty! That egg is the stuff of my dreams. I was looking over at Katie and Rob's bowls with a bit of jealousy as they had the foresight to order a spare egg. The yolk is so buttery! Om nom nom. All the extras on the table really added to the dish. I know I probably should have tried my first ramen without any additives, but when you're given a garlic press to play with, how can one resist?! The pork slices in the ramen were so tender and were falling apart upon contact. And with just a bit of fattiness, they added to the rich broth and my half-fat pipette delightfully. I ordered the yellowtail starter which was really nice, but nothing outstanding. Just good, fresh sashimi with a bit of chili, cilantro (because I'm a Texan and can't get behind "coriander") and some soy. I tried a bit of Rob's fried chicken and agree that it just wasn't quite crispy enough. Think chick-fil-a nuggets without the pickle juice marinade, if you've ever had them. Also had a bit of Yee Gan's soft shell crab, which was tasty and came with a lovely, spicy sauce, but also could have used a bit more crunch. My first Bone Daddies ramen will most certainly not be my last! read more

'£11 seems like a lot for a bowl of soup'. Um yeah. Not being an enormous ramen enthusiast myself, I was underwhelmed at Bone Daddies. It certainly did nothing to convert me to the ramen cause. I spent £23 here and left hungry. I could have spent that on a decent roast and left groaning. They charged 3 quid for a tiny cup of tea, I had two. That's £6 for about a half pint of oolong tea. I wasn't a fan of the tonkotsu ramen itself, it seemed pretty average and I didn't like the meat. I've had better ramen at beatnik Vancouver dives for about $5. However, the fried chicken was the best I'd ever had. My advice: do not share a portion, get your own. And the soft shell crab was divine. Get your own. I thought the service was friendly and quite good, we stayed for an hour and they never rushed us once, despite the queue of people waiting. i must be in the minority of not thinking this place was great, because I showed up at 11.45 and by 12pm, there was a queue of Asian families behind me. So, I guess you had better go and make up your own mind about the place. I probably won't be back. read more

I don't know when ramen became the 'trendy' thing in London (a trend which seems to have now passed because I'm so late on the review game) but I'm not complaining, always up for good azn food. I haven't had the rest in a while but their T22's stellar (is it just me or is their noodles a little skinnier than it should be?) The chicken's more tender than you expect and not dry at all and you just need more of those cock scratchings (lol). Buttttt... The best best best thing about this place is its sides. SOFT SHELL CRAB. YES. That green chili ginger sauce is SOOOOOO GOOOOOD! I like ramen and all, but this is why you come back. This and their fried chicken. Yeah, there are a bajillion chicken shops in London but this is FRIED. CHICKEN. Fried chicken that tastes so good it doesn't even have to be crispy to win you over. By the end of the meal the last one right at the bottom of the little metal bucket maybe sitting in a little condensation still makes you go yessssshhhhh. Apparently they now make their own gin up in Cambridge which is pretty cool. Their MAIKEN-ME (watermelon shochu cocktail) was a bit too sweet for my liking and not quite watermelony enough unfortch but mad props for the g&t! read more

**SPOILER ALERT** I'm going to rain on this parade. I spent a miserably cold and wet Saturday in a 9-5 exam class in the City. To lift the spirits, I dragged my boyfriend to Bone Daddies for an early supper on the way home. I suspect I was in the queue mentioned by the first reviewer (I overheard him talking about Cocoro!) We ordered chicken karaage, yellowtail sashimi and edamame to start. As mentioned in a previous review, the karaage was not crispy and I, too, believe that it may have been preperared and reheated. The flavour was correct but overall it was disappointing -- afterall, what is fried chicken without its crispy shell? The yellowtail sashimi was also nothing special: fish slices drenched in a non-descript soy-based dressing and sprinkled with coriander leaves. One portion of tonkotsu ramen, one portion of chicken tantanmen ramen. Both came out barely warm which makes clear how these dishes are prepared. Method: 1. Put stone-cold ramen noodles into bowl 2. Ladle broth over noodles 3. Top with more stone-cold (pre-prepared) ingredients: split soft-boiled soy-braised egg, meat (char siu slices in case of tonkotsu, minced chicken in case of tantanmen), soy-braised bamboo shoots, beansprouts and wakame 4. Serve Bone Daddies, this doesn't work. Basic formula: cold ingredients + soup that is not hot enough = lukewarm noodle soup dish. Any Asian will tell you that prior to constructing any noodle soup dish the noodles must be dunked into a vat of boiling stock or water. This heats up the noodles which then ensures that the noodle dish is hot. Or, failing that, just ensure that your broth is nuclear hot. This all detracted from what could've been two very flavourful broths. Unfortunately, we couldn't tell (although I think the tonkotsu had potential): heat brings out flavour, remember. I had high hopes for this place but, like in any good ol' black and white love story, slipped out of the joint into the damp night with a heavy heart. read more

Summary: 5 stars even against my list of 40+ noodle soup places globally. Quality ingredients are why you pay the price of 11£. Appetizers are nice. Great service. Don't be such a snob, wear the bib. Atmosphere: It's a little noisy, but the decor is so cute. Would absolutely recommend going with friends. Went for lunch. Very few people at that time, though I'm told lines are quite long. To get the full experience, you should wear the bib and tie hair. Not too many people were doing this. I think that's a mistake. Service: Excellent. Nice happy greeting when I walked in. Very quick service. Ideal for the short span I had for lunch. Food: Full Stars!! Soft shell crab - 4 stars! well tempura'd and cleaned. As an appetizer, it's not bad. I wouldn't rave like the others on the list, but I can't rate it low either. The mayonese mustard was ok. Solid execution, but just not quite my thing. This was not the basis of my rating. The ramen - 5 stars! On the suggestion of Yee Gan, I had the tonkutsu. The broth is a delicious thick meaty hearty yum. The noodles were reasonable, though I have had slightly better quality noodle. This was not bad though. The egg was wonderfully marinated in soy teriyaki, the pork retained it's own sweet flavor. I really appreciated the toasted garlic. Have not seen that one, or at least not so well executed. If you're a huge garlic fan, they also have a garlic press that allows you to add to your heart's content. Other condiments include hot chili, which I like versus the typical Japanese hot powder. Soft serve green tea ice cream - 5 stars! I find myself surprised that I have such high marks for ice cream. This was particularly good. Aside from having just the right green tea and sweetness (not too overpoweringly sweet), the soft serve texture was something special on an unseasonably warm sunny day. Amazing and worth trying! read more

I will keep coming back here again and again. My new London favorite! Honestly I had very low expectations for this ramen. My favorite ramen in the whole world is Ippudo NYC and in my experience nothing has even come close to being on that level. However, Bone Daddies changed everything. First I started off with the sweet and spicy pork bones which was an amazing appetizer. They were ribs with quite a bit of meat on them with a very spicy peppery sticky sweet sauce. I couldn't stop licking my fingers. I also tried the hamachi sashimi appetizer which was wonderfully fresh with a hint of ponzu. For my ramen, I chose the tonkatsu ramen because of the 20 hour pork broth. The broth was rich in flavor, the pork was tender and juicy and I ordered an extra egg because I love the way they're cooked with a custard like yolk. Next time I'll be order the tantanmen to get a little more spice! You might have to queue for a bit but I didn't mind. The waitstaff were super nice which is not always the easiest thing to find in London and they made the queue outside bearable with a shot of sake! read more

The food here is so, so good. Here is why: * The Tonkotsu stock is boiled for 20 hours, giving the stock the rich, lip sticking quality that tonkotsu should always have * The pork is the best I've ever had in a ramen, it's so meltingly tender it's hard to pick it up with chopsticks * Theres a bottle of hair-ties on the table, to avoid any stock + long hair combos * The condiments (which are free and unlimited) are incredible, delicious garlic, ground sesame seeds, chilli oil sauce and soy sauce * The egg in the ramen is SO AWESOME, it almost outshines the other amazing additions * There are napkins in a holder on the table. More noodle soup places need to do this * The fried chicken is awesome * The Asahi smooth head is really great (never seen it in the UK before) * The food really is so, so good But it just misses 5 stars because: * I don't like the atmosphere, it's too loud, crowded and I'm pretty short (5'4) which means I am so far from the ground on the stools it's slightly concerning * There's nowhere to put your bag or coat if you're on the side of the table nearest the door * The service is erratic. Doesn't bother me so much but our fried chicken we ordered came half an hour after our ramens, even though we asked after it twice, which was slightly annoying as it would have been delicious before, but after we were all a bit greased out * Please, please give your noodles a little more spring and bounce! For me that would crown this the perfect ramen! * My bowl was slightly lacking in stock, there wasn't enough to slurp with each spoonful of noodles and I felt I was running out Next time I would come at an unusual time so it wasn't SO packed (although the food was so good I'm perfectly happy to queue for 20 minutes again. I'd also order extra noodles for £2 and hope I also got a little more stock. Also, top tip - bring antacids, this food is RICH! I love the food here, I can't wait to come back! read more

Ramen - a nice, light, healthy option, right? I left Bone Daddies absolutely stuffed last night, a feeling which lasted me all night, and I reckon that my cholestrol levels have most likely doubled. Job well done. The bowl of tonkotsu I received last night was basically Gojira in ramen form. Not only does it look fantastic, but the taste doesn't let it down - the slabs of pork are delicious and falling apart, veg in the soup add just the right amount of crunch, and the fried garlic topping is a great little bonus. The real star of the show, however, is the egg. Not only do you get a whole egg (not everywhere can say that), but they are perfectly soft and totally delicious - however they do them, they are amazing. Job well done. On top of that, there is a plethora of condiments to choose from - on the table is a sesame grinder, soy sauce, pot of chilli oil (the kind with chilli flakes in it), and the pot of pickled garlic and a garlic crusher. Awesome. Oh, and you can also get additional toppings too for a couple of extra pence here and there: nori, pulled chicken, pork mince, extra egg, and - the big one - a pipette of fat. Hey, as much as I love my arteries, I think I love pork fat a little bit more. The side dishes on offer include softshell crab, yellowfin sashimi, and fried chicken (obviously in a bucket). The fried chicken was tasty, although is wasn't particularly crispy which was a let down. Still, you get a decent quantity for your £5. The other sides were good, although I wasn't blown away. On Josy's recommendation, I went for the hot Junmai sake which was nice and very clean tasting, although I cannot profess to be an expert in such matters. The drinks menu is pretty comprehensive generally, containing a range of cocktails, a large selection of Japanese whisky, and a few sake options. Overall, I had a great experience with the Yelp crew and the staff were ever helpful (even if we did have a ridiculous number of people and kept sending them to get water). The decor is cool too with a mixture of retro and vintage Japanese photos and Asahi adverts...however, the jars on the shelf on the back wall look like they contain Alien foetuses, and there are no Lucky Cats anywhere to be seen. What's that all about?! Bone Daddies is very very good, and I'm looking forward to returning soon. It's a bit annoying that ramen in this country isn't really a cheap-and-good-thing like it is in, say, the States, and ultimately £11 for a good tonkotsu is great considering that Wagamama's ramen is hitting double-digits these days. However, I will take solace in the fact that Bone Daddies will always be able to provide me with a noodle soup to keep hunger locked up until, well, whenever the pork fat un-congeals from my stomach. read more

Bone Daddies was always going to be a hit with me. It has two things I absolutely love, ramen and rock. This Peter street outlet is where it all started...as a simple ramen bar. The interior has Japanese inspired graphics, and pictures of Japanese rockers plastered all over the walls. Diners are seated on stools at high tables. The rest of the Bone Daddies experience comes courtesy of an all-out onslaught on the senses, the noise, the smells, the tastes - fantastic. To start, we ordered the Salmon Tartar, Wild Soft Shell Crab, and Edamame. I regret not ordering the Korean Fried Chicken Wings which, the couple sharing our high-table so thoroughly seemed to have enjoyed. Our salmon, which is served with a lime wasabi ponzu, was really good; the salmon so fresh I could swear it had a pulse. The soft-shelled crabs come with an out-of-this-world Thai green curry, chilli and ginger sauce - OMG! For our mains, we ordered the oddly named T22, which is a soy ramen, a Kimchee Ramen and my favourite, Spicy Miso Ramen - all amazing; my spicy miso ramen as good as any I have had in Tokyo (and believe me I have had a lot). The noodles are not just genuine ramen noodles but they were cooked perfectly. Service is good for London, and it's fast; they're just too busy to be friendly. Expect to stand in a queue, either in-doors or out, for up to 15-minutes. I'm not sure if they accept reservations. I think not. Irrespective, if you're looking for an authentic ramen in London, this is the place to come. Waste NOT. Want NOT. read more

Wow! This place has got pretty darn good tasting ramen. It can definitely give Daikokuya in Los Angeles a run for their $$. Having heard about this place on Yelp! I was quite excited to give it a try. We came here on a whim during one of the unusual snowy weekend in London. When we got there we got seated immediately by the uber friendly staff. The ambiance here is very casual, hip and on the loud side. The space can be a tad cramp but we were comfortable. Foodwise, I had the tonkatsu ramen while my husband had the soy ramen. My tonkatsu soup was pork bone base and as the menu stated took 20 hours to achieve its perfect rich flavor. The soy soup on the other hand is chicken base thus lighter but equally delicious (yep I had a slurp off of the mister's soup). Both soup had a descent amount of toppings (spring onions) while the noodles was just right (not too soft or hard). I cant tell if they were handmade but I found it really tasty. My only gripe here is the temperature of the soup. I thought that it could have been a bit more warmer than what I was served. Otherwise everything is good in this hood. read more

Ramen was pretty good. Would have liked the broth and roast pork to be warmer/hot. Service a little lacking and unorganized. read more