Can we get some noodle armsss GIFs? Kanada-Ya is a really cute place. The interior is casual with tables quite close to each other so a very snug/cozy eating experience. There is nothing like a hot bowl of ramen on a rainy day - which is precisely the weather the day I went. My friends and I each got a bowl of the v. popular Truffle Ramen (£14). You can choose the noodle toughness. Though, the dish itself only includes pork slices, spring onions, and nori. Other toppings like a soft boiled egg are extras. The ramen itself was pretty good. And, the VIP of the show: the truffle oil? It was very aromatic. For me, the highlight was actually the pork which was really tender and flavorful. And if you are a fan of that thicc 20 hour simmered broth? This truffle ramen broth was definitely on the light side. Overall, it was a pretty good place in London for ramen. Other housekeeping notes: There usually a wait outside because of the aforementioned cozy interior. The staff provide you with a laminated menu for you during the wait. The good news is that the ramen is typically delivered quite quickly after you place your order. read more

Kanada-Ya - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

It's kinda sad if this is the best ramen that London has to offer. I got their classic Tonkotsu X which was very very plain. The noodles were too thin and the broth didn't quite any punch. I should've ordered an egg to go with it, but the side black garlic sauce was a good choice. read more

Kanada-Ya - Tonkotsu X (£10.50), Karaage (£4), Karamiso (£1.80), Ma-Yu (£1.50) - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

This place is usually my go to place for Ramen. It's THE place for ramen in London. There are only 3 branches in london, with 2 in central (Picadilly and Covent Garden). There has always been an unending queue outside but the wait is usually worth it (I even have a points card foe this place!) Today, however, the Tonkotsu X wasn't as tasty as it usually is. The order came in less than 3 minutes within our order time, so the freshness of it was quite questionable. I usually just get the ramen when i go here, but decided to try the Onigiri - Sake (salmon). Something new. Something i regret i ordered. Sad to say that the Onigiri was disappointing. There was no flavour at all. Yes, it looks nice on the photo but it's taste was bland. The 4 stars aren't 3 because of the previous times it had satisfied my ramen craving. But today wasn't that day. read more

Kanada-Ya - Tonkotsu X - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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grabbed a quick lunch here, before having to meet some friends and the ramen was amazing. it's a tight squeeze but the service is fast and hospitable. you won't be waiting long to get delicious hot ramen. read more

Kanada-Ya - tankatsu hanjuku egg - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Five stars for a fantastic little ramen shop! We came on a Sunday around two pm and waited just a few minutes, and then we were escorted inside to a cute little ramen spot, with no more than 15 seats in the whole place. There's several workers there, so service is fast and efficient. They have a jug of water on the tables but you can order hot teas and other beverages as well. Unfortunately they were out of the Gyoza so we were not able to try those, but we started with the chicken karate, which was delicately fried and very flavorful. I had the spicy yuzo ramen which definitely had a delicious kick to it, and my partner had the traditional tongatsu, which had a delicious creamy broth. Ordering the noodles hard is the right way to go. read more

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In our recent visit, we ordered Gekikara, Tonkotsu and Karaage. Karaage was OK but wasn't the normal standard. The noodles in both Ramens were starchy - sure sign of not shaking off the water properly - and overcooked. However the toppings on Gekikara were faultless and the soup was flavourful. Tonkotsu stock was more lardy and porky than usual. I hope they will tweak these as soon as possible. The service was very polite and friendly. read more

Excellent service best ramen in London fried rice and karaage delicious luckily we did t have to stay in line at all

I gotta say. I was kind of disappointed with the ramen here. Maybe it's my picky New York tongue, but I expected better out of supposedly London's best ramen restaurant. I got the Tonkotsu and the char siu don. The Tonkotsu broth was good. It salt level wasn't too high, and it certainly packed a punch! However, the noodles certainly let the meal down. It lacked that special pizzaz that great ramen-yas have. The two redeeming factors were the meat and the char siu don. The meat was absolutely amazing; so soft like I was eating clouds. It was juicy and OMG my mouth is now watering just thinking about it. The char siu don (using the same meat) was equally as good. As weird as this sounds, if I go back in the future, it would definitely be to just crush three of those char siu dons. read more

Kanada-Ya - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Very good ramen and queuing is worth it, doesn't take too long anyways. Chose the Tonkatsu with black garlic oil, which had to pay extra for. Also had the chicken karaage, which was very crunchy on the outside and chicken was moist. Highly recommend! Overall delicious taste. I would've given it five stars but only four stars as had to pay extra for the black garlic oil as well as a portion of the eggs on my bowl of ramen. I would go back, but not quite in a hurry. read more

Kanada-Ya - Tonkastu with black garlic oil and egg. - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Kanadaya does the best ramen in the UK! Try avoid 1-2pm or 7-8.30pm slot as you will most likely be queuing for their seats. Early lunch like 12.30pm or early dinner at around 6.30pm are always good time slots with no queues. Even though their speciality is added truffle oil, I find the truffle oil smell a bit too thick and strong in noodle soup or with the edamame beans. My favourite dish is their Tonkatsu x with 'hard' noodles (yes, you can customise your noodle!). No matter how many times I dine at Kanadaya, I can't get enough of their noodles and I will always be back! read more

Kanada-Ya - Tonkatsu X - exclusive to London - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Small space with delicious ramen. The cha siu was dry for my tastes but the broth was perfect for a rainy day! The noodles are also cooked to a tender perfection. Note that for the long table they prefer groups of two to sit next to each other instead of across. read more

Kanada-Ya - Original Ramen with Hanjuku Egg - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

10-14-2017 Very authentic Japanese restaurant even though the name sounds like Canada. The chef's last name is Kannada and I think that is why the restaurant is called Kanada Ya which means Kanada's eatery based upon my very limited knowledge of Japanese and Google. We had ramen of course and had some fried chicken which is much more superb than Kentucky fried chicken in a bucket. Fried chickens are more like tiny chicken fingers fried to perfection and the meat inside is seasoned perfectly and also served with some type of delicious aioli. There is a long wait to get in but it is not too painful and we thought it was worth the wait especially if you are new to London and we get busy soaking up all the new scenes around you so the wait doesn't bother you too much and it is actually enjoyable. However, I would not head that way if you are already hungry and need to eat within the hour because it could be Russian roulette for your hungry belly! You may or may not get the food in time! The fried chicken here has been the standard of all the Karage my husband compares to. Oh, this karaage is just as good as Kanada Ya. Oh, Kanada Ya karaage was better! And, so on and so forth. read more

Great ramen option in London. We were swayed by seeing the line when we were initially planning to go to Ippudo across the street. The line moves pretty fast. Be ready with what you want to order before you get inside. You could always grab a beer at the convenience store next store and have it while you wait. Ordered the spicy yuzu which actually had a good amount of heat with the soft boiled egg which you must add to any ramen you get. I would even budget more stomach room for more eggs! Also ordered the chasu with garlic oil and egg. Both were amazing with hard noodles. The noodles are thinner than most ramen places. The chicken katsu was the perfect amount of salty and crunchy. Definitely filled my ramen craving. Also pretty large portions so be sure to budget stomach room. read more

Kanada-Ya - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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Kanada-Ya was recommended as a top-notch ramen restaurant in central London, but unfortunately it didn't quite hit the mark. I got the Tonkotsu X, which was plain and unremarkable, with noodles a bit thinner than I'd normally prefer, and nothing special about the flavor, the broth, or the toppings. The dining set-up is diner-style without much in the way of privacy or comfort. The staff were friendly and the service was prompt at least. It seems to get busy on weekends, so come at a less popular time or be prepared to wait. Overall just ok, and certainly not one of the best ramens I've had. read more

Hands down, best ramen in London. Better than ippudo or shoryu. The broth is the real deal. Love the thin ramen noodles. The different flavors you get with tonkotsu x, yuzu and gekikara broths are so satisfying in their own ways. Tonkotsu x has a nice creamy taste and not too rich like some other places. I was able to finish the broth. Yuzu has that extra kick in it with a slight citrus (note: not lemon or lime.) More of a tart, pepper zesty taste. It cuts through the richness of the tonkotsu broth. Perfect for me. My fiancé had the gekikara and wow. The minced beef adds a deeper taste of beef to the broth. I think I have to get it the next time I go. I was able to come here twice on my trip. First time I had tonkotsu x and fiancé had yuzu. Second time I had yuzu and he had gekikara. Next time I'll have gekikara and he will have..??? :) probably spicy miso! Also I'm usually not a fan of chicken karaage. Actually I don't like it at all. BUT I tried it and it is better than most other ones I've tried. Not oily and very crunchy. Their onigiri also comes out hot! Very homey in the winter time. read more

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Oooh I do like it when a ramen-plan comes together!! Kanada-Ya has been advertising in Japanese newspapers for aaages, so I had the soft opening on my calendar for weeks (and my colleagues and I have been drooling at their twitter feed's pictures of perfect Tonkotsu and eggs...) Today was the soft opening, and although it wasn't perfect, it was still pretty damn good. The Goooooood: - The soup is rich, thick Tonkotsu and is really, really tasty. I thought this was one of the best Tonkotsu soups I've tried in London. - The spicy miso paste was also good. One portion was enough to spice up both of our bowls. Seriously yum. - You can add extra noodles if you run out and are still hungry. - The service was really friendly and sweet, despite the madness of people queuing around the block. The saaaaad: - Tonkotsu was the only option today. I'm not sure if they'll add more broths later, if not, don't bring veggy friends or non-pork-eating friends. - Even though there was only one broth on the menu they ran out of looooads of options. I was planning to have an egg and the black garlic sauce, but they ran out before 7pm. Boo. - They gave us the option of hard or soft ramen. We chose hard, but our ramen were pretty normal (not particularly al dente.) They weren't bad, but they weren't "hard". - Hopefully they'll improve the ordering system, as we had to ask for our spicy miso twice, and it took aaages for drinks to appear. We'd finished half our ramen before drinks and miso arrived. Doh! I think I'll have to come back once they have opened properly to see if it gets even better. For now (as the soup was sooooo good) I'd give them 4 stars for flavour and 2 stars for service. * It's 50% off during the soft opening, so do go and try it! * Get there early before they run out of everything!! read more

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The Good: :: it's a local business! :: this place is the real deal. you see tons of asians eating here, and we all know that is instant street cred. :D :: they have a simple menu and they do those few items really really well :: their ramen is LEGIT. the broth is rich, the noodles are cooked to your preference (soft, normal and firm), the fixins in the meal are tasty and fresh...everything tastes DELICIOUS. :: the karaage (japanese fried chicken)...so so so so good :: service is friendly :: clean and bright inside The Bad: :: it can get CROOOOWDED bc everyone loves this place. prepare to wait in line outside, which can suck if it's really really cold out or if it's raining out. but remain steady bc the wait is worth it!!!! :: very small...not good for crowds at all. think you or you and another person, that's it. The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? A thousand times yes!!!! For an authentic ramen house, you won't go wrong here, I promise. This place is IN. read more

Yes! Finally, I have found it after eating hundreds of ramen. The best ramen in London! This establishment has only tables for about 24 people. I suggest coming here early to ensure you are the first 24 go get in the door first. If not, you will need to wait for one (or more if in a group) to finish the first round before the line starts moving. The queue here is definitely long especially on a weekend. I arrived 20 minutes before it opened and there were already at least 20 people queuing. When it was time to open, I guesstimated that there were about at least 60 people waiting in line. You definitely need to come early or you will have to wait in line. This place is a no fuss, quick and efficient place with a quick turnaround like a pure ramen bar in Japan. The menu is also very short so you will already know what you want by the time you sit down. I suggest when you sit down, order straight away. They expect you to eat and leave so best not to hang around too long. I got in alone bang on at 12noon and out 20 minutes after. That's how quick it was. The noodles was cooked to your liking and this is what I love about this place. I suggest the extra hard noodle so it is 'al dente'. A lot of other ramen place has the noodles cooked too long and soft which is not what I like. The broth is simply the best in the city and it leaves you wanting more. Rich, creamy, smooth and so much flavour. Do not bother with the sides as they are not worth it. Just go straight for the ramen. Make sure you get the mayu and marinated eggs together with your ramen. Oh the eggs, so good and I usually have 2 of them instead of one. The ramen here is definitely worth the wait for no doubt. read more

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Cute little ramen shop on the corner of St. Giles High Street. Can only speak to the experience of making a light and early lunch out of a few side dishes, the chicken karaage (small portion for £4) and the truffle edamame (large portion for £4). I went there with the intent of having a nice bowl of ramen, but they were out of char siu, which doesn't make much sense for a ramen house since char siu is such an integral part of the dish in general. Every single one of their bowls contains char siu, and the Yelp photos suggest hearty portions, and to not have it available is like saying they're out of ramen broth or noodles, hence my reasoning for just ordering a few sides at that time. When time came to pay the bill, I was told by the staff that if I want to ever dine there again, I have to order ramen. Okay, that makes sense, and I came with the intent of having ramen but decided against it since I would be paying full-price for a meal that lacked an integral part of its essence: the thick slices of char siu. So it was a little off-putting to be blatantly told this. Next time, I'll probably opt for a different ramen joint in the area with better prepared karaage and one that would have char siu in stock. read more

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My rating is more so 3.5? But would round up to a 4! The establishment was clean and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. It was a little crowded, but still comfortable. I love that they had 90's pop playing in the background. I got the Spicy Yuzu ramen. The bowl of ramen itself was a good portion and was very filling. I really liked the noodles that they used which is a plump cup noodle consistency. But it was very strong in flavor. Pretty good ramen and fun, trendy area. read more

Good grief, or yoi kanashimi, since we're talking ramen. Some Yelpers comments are out of line IMO. That said, I'm giving them a 4 for London (If we were in Japan I'd give them a 3). London is an expensive place to run a shop (and yes!, more expensive than in Tokyo IMO) so £10 for a bowl of ramen is sadly reasonable around here. Understand: Kanada-Ya makes Hakata ramen. This is a style that is pork based, has a milky white colour, and is full of delicious, yummy, lip-sticking collagen and fat. And remember, fat does not make you fat, carbs and sugar do. So if you're worried about your waistline why are you even thinking about going out for noodles? Know: Kanada-Ya are specialists at what they do. So no, they don't have a gluten-free vegan ramen and they don't have a bar making green tea lychee 'tinis. If you want that go to Bone Daddies or some silly place like that. I should add that I'm really appreciative of a specialist and focused ramen place opening up in London that has the discipline and confidence in their cooking to just do one thing really well, instead of trying to offer 20-different mediocre dishes (ahem, Shoryu somewhat, or that London ramen atrocity known as Bento Ramen). Kudos to Kanada-Ya for focus. I hope this becomes more common here. /// So the Ramen... The Overall Bowl and Broth: It's good. It's not my personal favourite style, but it's a decent bowl. Overall I think it lacks punch, but again, they have their style and they are working hard at it. I'm going to experiment with some topping combinations next time and see what I can do to fix this. Noodles: Mine were perfectly cooked to medium. Just like I asked. Egg: Again, perfectly done. Not as good as Shoryu, but the eggs there are sublime- as good or better than many I've had in Japan. Charshu: Was adequate. I prefer it saltier, but the texture and fat were very good. Overall: This place is a welcome addition to London and will force a lot of people to step up their Ramen game. They will also keep Ippudo - who is about to open across the street - on their toes. While the service was a bit spotty, I'm willing to overlook this for now and chalk it up to them being new. read more

Kanada-Ya - Basic ramen. - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Yes, I gave into the hype and stood in line for Kanda-Ya. In attempt to be strategic, I went for a late lunch around 14:00. Even staving off my interest and hunger, I did wait around 15 -20 minutes. I will give the staff credit; they treated seating like a competitive game of Tetris. Eating solo? Don't expect to sit at your own table. In fact, you are likely to end up at a four top with a group of three. Who doesn't love communal dining? Who cares, let's get on to the food! * Sake Onigiri - I know, I know, I was there for the Ramen. It was late, I was hungry! It was a moment of weakness. I would describe it as light on salmon. Luckily, I really (really, really) like rice. My recommendation, wait for the Ramen. * Original Ramen - I thought the fairest way to judge the restaurant was to order the OG: Let's break it down: o Noodle -The portions were plentiful and the noodles seemed freshly made. The most genius part is you select the level of al dente that you would like your noodles cooked to. If you don't like your noodles, that's on you. o Broth - Rich and velvety. I like the noodles better, but perhaps you are catching on to my love affair with empty carbs. o Pork - Dee-lish! The pork was thinly cut. I find that often thinly cut pork dries out. Not here. The meat was nicely marbled with fat and super moist. o Overall - Super delicious * Moyashi Ramen + Egg - My companion was fancier and went for the Moyashi Ramen plus an egg. From what I can tell, the difference between the Moyashi Ramen and the Original Ramen is blanched beansprouts. To me no person would spend an additional £1 for beansprouts; I stood corrected. o The egg - My companion was adamant that the egg is the most important part. This egg was apparently very good. I quote "perhaps even better than Bone Daddy's". She did not offer to share, which could be interpreted as rude. * Spicy Miso - oh wait... they ran out! I am convinced that a spicy sauce would have taken the broth over the top. * Black garlic sauce - it was good, but you know it was no spicy Miso! read more

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I finally built up the patience to get in the Que for this place.... For over a year now I've had my eye on it waiting for the hype to die down and a chance to have the famous ramen without the infamous pre-que!.. but today I realised it was never going to happen and I'd have to que like the rest of the world. In fairness it wasn't that long a wait (maybe 20mins) Once inside you see the reason for the line.... It's really small. Comfortable but small. To maximise the seating, you will probably have to share a table. If your a group of 3-4 be prepared for a longer wait and bigger groups..... At your own peril!!! The Ramen... This is what it's all about! The standard product is as good as the reviews make it out great broth, good noodles (choose how they are cooked) and great additional ingredients. Make sure you read what comes as standard though as I didn't and it meant I missed out on the egg (in most other places this comes as standard) I couldn't be bothered to order it after the ramen arrived . Btw, it comes out quick!! We also had a side of carage chicken, not the best but ok. The service is economicical, but you won't be in there long enough to have any complaints... You may line up longer than you spend inside. They also also add 10% service on to the bill. The food is good, the place is nice and the price is reasonable in comparison.... But damn, I hate quing! read more

Kanada-Ya - Ramen... Original - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Ordered two chushu x. Don't know if it's normal to have meats being cold. The soup was only lukewarm temperature hot. We also ordered gyoza but was not put into the order until we asked again after finishing our ramen. I have had much better Roman before from Taiwan, California and even Boston besides the ones I had in Japan. Disappointed. The only positive is that waiter were kind enough to fill up our water bottle with water. read more

Kanada-Ya - Crashu x - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

We've been dying to try Kanada-Ya, but wasn't about to wait in a queue. We decided to give Monday at 2:15 PM a try and we were lucky to beat the lunch rush and walk right in! Food: We both ordered the original ramen (one order with egg) with our noodles "regular". They ask you how you would like your noodles cooked which is awesome. We added two original onigiris as well to our order. The ramen broth was so flavourful and just down right delicious with the perfect noodles. The onigiris were simple and perfect. Drinks: We ordered one diet coke and one Japanese lemonade which is their version of sprite. Price: 29.40 GBP for two people. Ambiance: The restaurant is very small, but bright and cosy in a good way. Service: The service was efficient and very friendly. Would I go back? Definitely! This is my new favourite ramen house in London. Sorry Bone Daddies and Shoryu, there's a new kid in town. read more

Kanada-Ya - Original ramen - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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Amazing ramen in London. My friend and I went on a rainy day and it was truly so delicious and cozy. Totally worth the wait! We got the Tonkotsu X which, according to the menu, comes with: "pork and corn fed chicken bone broth, chashu pork belly, wood ear fungus, seaweed, spring onion, exclusive to London." SO YUMMY! We also got Karaage which is japanese fried chicken with yuzu mayo. The bread on the chicken was very limey & zesty. Super delicious read more

Kanada-Ya - Tonkotsu X Ramen - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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One of the best ramen I've ever had. It beats a lot of the ramen places I've been to in New York. The spicy yozu ramen is SO GOOD. The noodles were the perfect texture and the soup didn't taste like it was full of MSG. When I went the line was crazy long, but there's a reason why people wait that long to get in. Honestly if I had to wait that long on line again I would. Wish I could've gone back at least one more time before leaving London. read more

Kanada-Ya - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

This place is cute and delicious!! I came with my boyfriend and we each had a bowl of ramen as well as the fried chicken to share. It was all yummy. The service was relatively quick and the ambiance is casual and fun :) One of my favorite meals while I was traveling! read more

Probably the best ramen spot in London. The 'Original' or the 'Chashu-men' are the more common types and the default options in all ramen shops, but 'Gekikara' with the tan-tan style minced pork is more rare, and a must-have when visiting Kanada-Ya. Beware of long lunch time queues! read more

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It was very average. The char siu pieces that came with the ramen were extremely thin, and broth was just ok. Portions were a bit small for the price and still felt a bit hungry after the meal. Seating were packed, food court style and not much privacy between you and other guests. read more

Unpretentious ramen, right across the street from the big 'I'. Went for lunch on a weekday and had to queue outside for about 10 minutes before I was able to sit down. There menu is extremely simple. Three choices: original, with bean sprouts, and with pork collar instead of pork belly. Really, they could have done with one menu selection and just had the bean sprouts and pork collar as add-ons. After you choose your ramen you can choose the firmness of the noodles. I ordered mine firm and added an onsen egg. I also ordered a plain onigiri. First, forget the onigiri. The rice is good, but the onigiri itself is forgettable. If you're still hungry after your ramen, just get kaedama and order more noodles. The noodles and broth were both excellent. Noodles had a nice, firm bite and the broth was creamy and frothy, without being overly gelatinous. I really appreciated the 5 thick slices of chasiu. Some other London ramen eateries seem to give one or two paper thin slices of chasiu. This is the type of ramen restaurant that you go to, eat your food, and get out. Very different experience from other London ramen eateries, but also a very nice change. read more

Kanada-Ya - Original ramen + Hanjuku egg - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

We had an excellent Ramen lunch at Kanada-Ya. Even with CoVid we had a good experience. Thank you to the team!

Good, hearty ramen. I ordered the Tonkatsu X with an egg - it was served quickly and wasn't too salty or heavy. I would have liked it to be a bit more flavoursome but I still enjoyed it. The space is really small, so expect a short wait or to share tables with others - not a problem for me. Good value for money too. read more

This is not the best ramen nor the worst ramen you will ever have. They have a lunch special on weekdays from 12-3 that gets you one of the cheaper ramens (£10.90) and a soft drink for £10.50. The spicy mushroom condiment that comes on the table is really good and added flavor to an otherwise relatively bland ramen. The broth was well made but under seasoned and overall the ramen needs more toppings. I was also personally not a fan of their style of noodles, although that's personal preference. They charge a £3 service fee which seems ridiculous when the staff just plops a bowl of ramen in front of you and that's it. I think there's better value and better ramen out there. read more

Kanada-Ya - Tonkatsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Pretty authentic Kyushu Tonkotsu Ramen, definitely one of the best in London. The broth could be heaven for some and too thick for others. I've been here for many many times so you know how good it is. read more

Kanada-Ya - Chashu-men. - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

THE BEST RAMEN IN ALL OF LONDON! Sorry for the capitals, but it's true! You won't find a better Tonkotsu Ramen in London than the selection you'll find here. I found myself as a bit of a ramen fanatic this passed year... Trying all the varying ramens in London (I have a lot under my list now!). I almost always for go the Tonkotsu or Chashu Men Ramen. The Chashu comes with more pork than the Tonkotsu, but is slightly more expensive. The taste of both as fantastic. Always get Hanjuku Egg to accompany your ramen, the way Kanada-Ya boils these eggs is amazing. To accompany this incredibly tasty ramen I always have a Calipis to drink, and Salmon Onigiri and Karaage as sides. Seriously, there is no better ramen in London. You MUST come here. read more

Kanada-Ya - Chashu Men Ramen with Hanjuku Egg - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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Super tiny ramen shop located right across the street from Ippudo and likely to have a queue during peak lunch and dinner hours. I came here at 1:30-2:00 pm on a weekday by myself and didn't have to wait which was awesome. It's easy to make a decision on what to order since they don't have a very extensive menu. They make a few things very well. They serve some karage, some other appetizers, and 4-5 types of ramen. I got the Tonkatsu ramen, added some spicy miso paste (which came in a spoon so you could control how much you wanted to add), and added an egg. I like that you can specify the texture of the noodles (hard, medium, or soft). The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly al dente, and it was certainly one of the better bowls of ramen that I've had. But having just eaten at Ippudo in NY the week before, I just preferred Ippudo a touch more. I'd wait for this ramen again for ~30 min, but not sure I'd wait 1+ hour for this. Perfect for a grey, cold, blustery day. My total for the ramen, spicy miso paste, and egg was £16 so it's not exactly cheap, and it seemed to be smaller than the Ippudo NY ramen I had. Come solo or with only one other person, and be prepared to eat communally at the bar or a long table. The space is small and fits only ~30 people, so if you have a party of 4+, go elsewhere! read more

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Nothing special, and I still needed to wait in line for 30 minutes. I hail from San Francisco where we have a very competitive ramen scene. After eating at Kanada-Ya, I have to say that if this is the best that London has to offer, I feel really bad for people who live in London. I decided to come to Kanada-Ya at the last moment, so when I got there about 15 minutes after they opened, there was already a line of about 20 people waiting to get inside. I waited about 20-25 minutes and was allowed inside. Because we were given menus while waiting in line, before I even sat down, I placed an order for the tonkatsu X ramen with noodles cooked hard, umeboshi onigiri and the chicken karaage. I figured that if I was only to come once, I was going to order everything I wanted to try. The food came out relatively quickly. The chicken karaage came out first and was the highlight of the meal (that's sad considering that the ramen is supposed to be the highlight). It was crispy, very well seasoned, and the dipping mayo was very good. I highly recommend you order this when you are here. It was a reasonable portion for the price. The ramen came next. I prefer the thicker ramen noodles, and these were the thin kind. The broth didn't taste very special. They claim that this broth takes a really long time to develop, etc., but it really doesn't taste like 20 hour (or however long) broth. There were no complex flavors that you would come to expect from a broth that took so long to make. The char siu was pretty good, but when I eat ramen, I expect the broth to be the highlight. I don't recommend the umeboshi onigiri. I grew up eating umeboshi and they give you the large, cheap, sour kind, not the expensive honey somewhat sweet and sour kind of umeboshi. Sure they were big, but definitely not worth the price. But honestly, what did I expect from a place that specializes in ramen. If there is a line for this joint, I recommend going to the Ippudo across the street with no line. There is no reason for you to stand outside in the freezing cold (if it's winter) for 20-30 minutes to eat a bowl of subpar ramen. My friend did try this place out before me, and suggested I not go because this was nothing special, but I didn't listen to him because I just love ramen. read more

We continued our venture of Ramen in central London and we went to their original branch. The menu is as small as the restaurant, with a choice of only 4 types of ramen. As we went as a party of 4, we got to order all of them to try. Original Ramen (£10.50) - The Original Ramen at Kanada-Ya forms the basis to all their ramens and what you see is what you get! A generous portion of ramen noodles served with an 18-hour pork bone broth, topped with slices of chashu pork belly, wood ear fungus, nori (seaweed) and spring onion. The menu also says there's a secret sauce in this, not sure what it was, but it definitely tasted great! The broth was intense and full of flavour. The slices of chashu pork were melt-in-your-mouth tender. All the different toppings not only made the bowl of ramen pretty, they also added to the overall flavour and texture. If you like the simple things in life, then you won't go wrong with this Original! Moyashi Ramen (£11.50) - the Original Ramen, topped with steamed beansprouts. This is one for those of you that like a bit of veg in your ramen. The steamed beansprouts were just cooked, so they still had a bit of crunch to them. Chashu-Men (£13.00) - the Original Ramen, but instead of the pork belly slices, you get massive pork collar slices. The pork collar had just the right amount of fat, evenly distributed across the meat. Which means it was super tender, but also had a bit of bite to it. Gekikara Ramen (£13.00) - Served with spicy 'tan tan' style minced pork and pork belly chashu. This is perfect for those that like a bit of a kick in their ramen. As you can see, it's pork mince, with pork belly slices, in a pork bone broth. So this is pretty porky! The spiciness isn't too overpowering, so you can still taste all the different levels of flavours from the ramen. We also had a side dish of Karaage (£6.50) - which were deep fried chunks of chicken, served with creamy Japanese mayonnaise. These were super crispy and moist. The seasoning was in the coating and on the chicken itself. So we could tell they were freshly cooked for us. Extremely yummy and a must try if you come to Kanada-Ya. We think they would've tasted even better if they were spicy tough. Although the ramen was nice, the broth could've been more intense. We also felt that the ramen needed the additional toppings of the pickles, garlic and sesame to really bring it to life. read more

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Great ramen with a decadent and rich tonkatsu broth. Noodles were also al dente and perfect amount of tender chasu pork. Only issue was the lack of air conditioning! Slurping ramen in a 80 degree room was not fun hahhaha read more

Kanada-Ya - Tonkatsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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