Tonkotsu ramen X is quite like what I've had in East Asia. All in all, good place to enjoy some delicious ramen. read more

Kanada-Ya - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Is a in between 3.5 and 4 start. I have been there three times now. They are less busy now compare to newly opening time. The menu is quite simple because they only have a few option which make it simple. I had tongkatsu once and cha Siew twice. When you order you get to order the noodle texture and i like mine regular. The best part of the noodle for me is their egg. Some noodle does not come with egg but you can add the egg with extra £1. Once you finish the noodle you can order extra noodle to add into your remaining soup to eat. I tried it twice now but I felt that it is not as nice. Once the soup get cold you will find that the soup is quite salty and oily. read more

Rose told me about this place. It was great! I'd give it a 5/5 but Rose didn't join me. Rose if you're reading this then your recommendation was absolutely wonderful read more

soup good taste.Plenty of wood ear fungus shreds and chopped spring onions (green onions) seating not very comfortable as they are stools only. waitress asked us whether you want ramen soft hard or very hard.We chose hard which is just right(dente) However, no compulsory service charge applied unlike Ippudo across the road. read more

A friend suggested Kanada-Ya for dinner after work on one of the hottest days of the year (23 degrees in London!)... not exactly ramen weather but perfect for waiting in a queue! I have always wanted to try it ever since it opened in the fall last year, when I got the invite to the 50% off soft opening but couldn't make it. I have however dined at its rival Ippudo across the street, which is a much more upscale, modern building with a bar area to wait and a cell phone texting service to let you know when your table is ready. By contrast, Kanada-Ya is a lot more like an authentic hole-in-the-wall. We arrived around 7 PM and took our place in the queue, as the restaurant does not take reservations and it only seats about 25 people inside. There is a nice wooden bench to sit on, and the staff bring out menus for you to look at. The queue also moves fairly fast; there were 5-6 people in front of us to start, and we had our seats inside within 20 minutes. We dined at two seats facing the far wall, near kitchen and the toilets, which wasn't particular scenic, but I don't think that is what they are going for. The menu is pretty straightforward - there are 3 main ramen options then a load of topping options. I went for the moyashi ramen, which is like the original ramen but with beansprouts, and then chose to add a hanjuku egg. For a drink I got the Hiver, a London honey beer. This come serves in a cool copper mug, and it tastes exactly like honey. I was sorely tempted by the onigiri rice balls, and meant to order one, but I forgot and it turned out to be a blessing since I couldn't even finish the ramen. My friend got the original ramen without any toppings, and she actually managed to finish her bowl. As for the food, I thought the bowl was good, but nothing spectacular. The egg was good, runny in the middle and interestingly enough, served cold. I ate them first because I didn't want them to sink into the ramen and lose the deliciousness of the yolk. You have the option of choosing the firmness of your noodles; I went with regular, but they just didn't seem like ramen to me - they were very thin and of dry, lacking the usual plumpness. The meat was tasty... we tried for a while to figure out the difference between pork collar and pork belly, but in the end concluded that you can't go wrong with pork belly. Aside from a ton of vegetables, the only other thing to note was the broth - it was good and not too salty. We added some of the mysterious looking pickles on the table halfway through the meal, which turned it actually quite spicy. Overall, it was not a bad meal, but there was nothing screaming at me to declare that this is the best bowl of ramen in London. read more

Good ramen, but wouldn't wait in line for it. We ordered the Geikikara and Spicy Yuzu. The Spicy Yuzu broth is quite unique, but again not something that will bring me back if there's a wait. We both liked Ippudo across the street much better (drank that broth all the way to the bottom). read more

Delicious ramen. Very genuine and tasty and filling. Doesn't take reservations so allow time for that! Three types of pork ramen available. Would return. read more

The Kaarage and ramen is on point, great spot for couples. Just needs to sell hot sake.

This is my absolute go to place for a ramen in London. I almost think this place does not need another 5 star review. I feel that a lot of people already know how good the ramen in this place is. The ramen is excellent. I eat this ramen slow as to enjoy it longer. When I do this, when my bowl is empty, I'm a very happy customer. read more

Good broth, exquisite chashu pork, decent toppings but the egg isn't a "wow" like Ippudo's (also the nori leaf has seen better days). Correct noodle hardness. The atmosphere is a bit hole-in-the-wall but it's okay for eat and go situations. read more

This place has the bast ramen I've ever tried! I got the ramen with the spicy pork on top (sorry I can't remember the name) for just the right amount of spice once I mixed it all in. The sliced pork on top was the absolute best pork I've had ok ramen. It was so sweet and tasty, like it had been marinated for a long time. I'm weird about meat on ramen, so this is a huge win for me. Actually, I liked ALL the toppings. I ordered the noodles hard, which kept them nice and firm, as it takes me awhile to eat ramen. I also got the chicken karaage, which was AMAZING!! There was a bit of a line when I arrived, but I was seated within about 10 min and had my food 1 min after I ordered. This place is so much better than Bone Daddies, which was definitely a 2-3 star for taste, atmosphere, and service. read more

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One of the best ramen in London, has lots of char siu topping and fills you up! Definitely add the half boiled egg too. But avoid peak time because you can't book and you have to queue outside read more

Reasonable flavor, but not amazing for the price. Had the spicy pork ramen and an onigiri.

Firstly I would like to say it's the best ramen I have had in London. It's still not as good as when I had in Tokyo. But what would be. This is as authentic and flavoursome as you are going to get. The Hanjuku egg is a must. I had the Pork Chashu with firm noodles. It's a very small place so be warned that you might have to queue but it's worth it on a cold day for sure. read more

Amazing ramen. The place is small but managed to squeeze myself in on the bar tables. I ordered the original ramen and it was beyond yummy! The broth was perfection and you get to pick your choice of tenderness to the noodles. Soft was great. The portion was large. You will be satisfied by the time you finish. Service was nice. The ladies and gentlemen were attentive and super nice. Will definitely come back before I leave London in a few more days. read more

As a huge ramen enthusiast and broth snob, it is with great honour that I bestow best ramen ever to Kanada-Ya not in Japan. The broth is very well balanced, not too salty, black sesame spice has a great kick. Their service is also very fast, a great quick lunch during the work week. I dream of you.. read more

The line is about 1hour+ for a Friday night at 8:30PM. Place seats about 6 parties (2-4top) so be prepared to wait!

Yup. you can taste the 18 hours pork bone broth. I had the Chashu-Men I think it is better than the Original.

Beat Ramen I've had in London yet. Authentic flavours and a really cosy setting. It just feels right.

I love this place! It offer the best ramen I have ever had. The soup was so delicious and the hardness of noodles was just right. Even though it is a very small shop, it is enough to enjoy a great ramen feast! read more

Perhaps the best ramen I've ever had. I never eat pork, but here I eat all the pork in the bowl, and drink up the soup- amazingly rich.

I love the Truffle Ramen. My second trip to London this year and I had to order this dish again! I would say they have my favorite broth. However, I wish they can do soft boiled Instead of hard boiled egg. My son got the spicy Gekikara ramen, which he also thoroughly enjoyed. The chicken karaage was also excellent. read more

On the last day of my London trip I decided to eat something familiar, so I looked on yelp for ramen recommendations. I have to say this is simply bad ramen and I'm very disappointed. The noodles aren't ramen noodles, the broth is thicker than what is supposed to be thick broth, and the taste of the chasu pork was not pleasant (too strong). Overall I've had better ramen at chain ramen restaurants in Canada. I really don't understand why it's rated so well, maybe due to lack of competition? Not recommended for ramen lovers. read more

Moyasi Ramen with very rich broth (very fatty) was disappointing in this new restaurant. There was very little meat - three pieces of cold pork with lots of fat - and the stock was nothing special and bland. The Chashu Men's meat was better with soft hot pork. This is a new restaurant so they have plenty of time to adjust the menu and flavour. It is way too overpriced and not a good value for money. I definitely had far better one in Japan. read more

One of the best ramen we've had in London! Simple menu, super tasty. Great environment and really friendly staff!

Thank you Yelpers! This is the best ramen I have had ever!! Never been to Tokyo but this took me to Japan. 18 hour pork broth with your choice of spicy or savory. Let me just say if you are in London go here! It is absolutely worth it! A line or a what the British call a queue is enviable because this place is awesome. Have fun and keep an open mind you will not be disappointed. read more

What a treat. This place is fantastic. Both the food and the service were top notch. The food: We had the chashu-men ramen and the tonkatsu ramen and both were some of the best I've had. I don't pretend to be a ramen connoisseur but I've been to a half dozen ramen places in the United States and tasted bad ramen and good. The ramen here is as good as the best I've had yet. Price: It's a little steep for what it is. The chashu ramen is 13 pounds and the tonkatsu is 10.5, and if you want an egg in it that's 2 pounds extra; though that egg is tasty and adds a hearty flavor to the dish so you might as well go for it. There is a 10% service charge added to the bill automatically. The location: It's a corner shop so it's easy enough to find once you get close, though it's not exactly close to a metro station. The place is very small though and seating is limited. We had to wait outside for a few minutes but the person at the door will happily hand you a menu to look at while you wait. The service: I save this category for last because it so blew me out of the water. I've been to many European countries over the years and eaten a lot of different places and I have never had a server offer to refill my non-tea/coffee drink for free. I assumed that refilled drinks were simply a custom in the United States alone. Heck, you are lucky if a waiter even drops by your table after the food is delivered to check that everything is alright. Today I was proven wrong as helpful staff (more than just one) came by our table not once, not twice, but three times in our roughly 30 minute meal to not only check that everything was to our pleasure but also refill our water: the free tap water we were drinking. I legitimately felt bad that I didn't have enough hard cash on me (we were paying by card) to pay for an exceedingly generous tip but I left them all I had (a little under a pound). If you are there and have as good an experience as I did leave a few extra pence for me. read more

Authentic Japanese ramen corroborated by someone who's lived in Japanese their entire life (me). Slow rotation is why I couldn't give it 4 stars. Definitely worth a visit. read more

This is probably one of the best places for ramen in London. Worth every penny. Also, be aware that there usually is a line, reservations are not an option. read more

I've eaten at bone daddies, shoryu, tonkatsu and ippudo. Bone daddies, meh too watery. Shoryu noodles are low quality. Ippudo is safe but not knock your socks off good. I also grew up on the stuff in Hawaii. This is the best there is in London. Not leaps and bounds better than Ippudo, but good enough that it's worth crossing the street. That being said, if it's a massive wait or you are not in the area, Ippudo is a good alternative! read more

The first time I came here, there was a queue so I left. I came here for the second time and thank God there was no queue. But the place was still pretty packed and I was seated at the last available spot at a communal table. The service was very attentive and my food came fairly quickly. I ordered the Chashu Men and it was quite delicious. The broth is flavorful as expected, but I do find the frothiness a bit strange... I expected the chashu collar to be a bit more marbled and felt that it was bit too sweet for my taste. Maybe I should have opted for the pork belly instead. The noodles were good. And the sous vide eggs... ARE TO DIE FOR. It's perfection in that aspect compared to Bone Daddies and Shoryu in my opinion. Great place! read more

I thought the ramen here was well worth the wait (approx 30 minutes during dinner time)! I had pretty high expectations for this place, as it came highly recommended, and it didn't disappoint. I had the tonkotsu x, and my friend had the spicy yuzu. Both were great. Quite a small space, so don't expect much wiggle room. read more

After a horrible experience at Bone Daddies, I wanted some "do over" ramen. While not perfect, Kanada-ya came through with the goods. I'd give them 3.5 stars if Yelp allowed. The tonkotsu broth is definitely closer to what one might find in Japan versus that stuff Bone Daddies serves. All in all, good but not great. We'll see what happens when Ippudo opens across the street. read more

This place serves up by far the best ramen in London. It may be small and queues form as soon as it opens but it's worth a visit. The broth is packed with so much flavour and the noodles are cooked to preference. There may only be a few variations to pick off the menu, but all come with generous top quality ingredients. I ended up going for and would highly recommend the spicy ramen which didn't overpower the broth and topped it off with an extra egg which was still lovely and runny. (Visit - 18/05/2015 Lunch) read more

The ramen is still delicious but the wait staff is terrible! We were the second pair of customers seated right as the restaurant opened for lunch service. About 15 minutes later, we were asked to move seats to accommodate another group AFTER our food had been served. We had to stop our meal to move our bowls and plates while the waitress swept crumbs from the table on to my head as I was reaching to move my bags. No apologies. Unbelievable!! read more

Great service. I waited for half and hour in a cold day. Ordered original hard noodle and Japanese fried chicken. It were nice. The restaurant is cozy, and comfortable as a ramen restaurant. Great eating experience! read more

Excellent excellent ramen. Tiny place so expect to wait.... But worth it. The owner is very kind and service is superb. Will definitely comeback. I had the original ramen and my wife charsiu delicious. read more

We got to this place on a Sunday afternoon and there was a line. Given that this place seats about 25-30 people, be prepared to wait. We were seated after about 35 minutes, but the wait was definitely worth it. Their ramen was superb. The broth was creamy, the noodles firm and the ingredients were fresh. Highly recommended! read more