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Really cool little ramen spot. Walked in and was able to get a seat right away. Staff were friendly, and service was quick. I liked that they had the option for how long you wanted your noodles cooked, I wish more places did that. Was able to get my noodles more firm which I prefer.
Fantastic ramen! Nice dining experience! The service was awesome! The restaurant was also very easy to find, it's just beside the road.
The noodles didn't quite donut for me. Not the perfect texture. And the wait was somewhat longer than expected. And more importantly, the restaurant was a tad on the hot side. Better ventilation would have been better.
I would say I am pretty predictable when it comes to finding ramen places. I ALWAYS try to go to at least one ramen place wherever I am. It doesn't always work out but most of the time it does. This time, it worked out. We chose this place because it got good reviews. The inside is really nice, rustic with a modern twist. I'm almost 100% positive we were seated upstairs. My fiancee and his sister both got the tonkatsu ramen. I got the Shoryu Ganso Tonkatsu, which is their signature ramen. I think it's really difficult to f*ck up ramen, so of course, the ramen was really really good. I also got the virgin yuzu mojito, which was tart, but I liked it. I couldn't tell if it was just me but the waitress was a bit short with us. Maybe I was just imagining it. Regardless, I can see why this place gets good reviews. It's a modern-rustic place for great ramen. Perfect place for friends and dates.
The ramen was truly excellent, and the broth was impeccable. I also ordered a lychee cocktail and that was DELICIOUS. My dad also really loved the kara age chicken AS HE SHOULD. The chicken was tender and the accompanying sauce honestly slayed. All in all, 10/10. Excellent experience, highly recommend! Also, just the greatest staff. We came by after watching Hadestown around the corner, and the staff were really kind and welcoming, especially at the relatively late hour. We wanted to make sure we wouldn't be holding them up, but they graciously seated us and put our order in quickly so we could maximize our eating time. Thank you again!
Excellent service, food, and location! The ramen was fresh and hot, the wine selection was nice, and the restroom was clean! This place is a perfect match for cold weather. The pork bun is amazing! You have to try it!
The weather forecast in London called for sunshine. That sun never came and it was bitter cold. Nothing helps a cloudy windy cold day go by like a hot bowl of ramen! This place was a short walk from our hotel and we made reservations online in fear of having to wait in a big line. Many Filipinos were inside waiting tables and cooking. So not sure if this location is owned from someone in the Philippines? The food, service, timing was excellent! The ramen broth was excellent with a silky delicious pork flavor and would love to go return when in town.
Solid Michelin star ramen located just south of Picadilly Circus in the heart of London. Highly recommend the house ramen which had excellent flavours, generous garnishes and perfect flavour. Would have liked a tiny bit more pork belly but overall was fantastic. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a solid bowl of ramen in London!
I am so excited to write this review! Today I went to Shoryu Ramen for lunch and from the moment I walked in I knew it was going to be good! I went with a friend who is a ramen virgin and she left wanting more! Hands down the best bowl of Ramen I have had outside of Japan! We arrived around noon and the place was nearly empty! We noticed a lot of tables said reserved but thankfully they had a few open ones in the back. We were one of 2 seated tables. Our server was amazing and quickly came over and took our orders! I wanted something meaty and spicy so I went with the Karaka Tan Tan Tonkotsu! This was the best ramen ever! They ask you hear how you want your noodles. You can have them soft, medium, or hard noodles! I got it with soft noodles. It was a tonkotsu broth with a twist - rich and spicy marinated minced pork instead of one giant piece of pork belly! It had garlic and chiu chow chili oil! It was delicious and I finished every drop of my bowl! As an appetizer we decided to get the bbq pork belly buns on a steamed bun! They were super tasty and wonderful! It was so good! They were huge and had spicy mayo on them. The bun had a piece of cabbage and a cucumber spear on it! Each bite of the bun was delicious! The service was wonderful! Our waiter made sure we had everything we could want! The restaurant is kinda small inside, but it's a traditional ramen shop! I've never been in a ramen shop that's bigger than a counter and a few tables! This ramen shop also has a full bar for those who want a drink. They also give free ice! This is a big deal in Europe! I can't say enough good things about this place! Hands down this was amazing! I have nothing bad to say! I hands down recommended this place and it won't come to a surprise if you see me check in here again this week! I 100% recommend!
This was a wonderful ramen experience. The food was delicious, and the beer was cold. I took the waiters advice on everything I ordered, so I can't tell you the name of any of it, but it was delicious. They provided a bib, which is something I'm not accustomed to, but found very useful, as I tend to get broth on my shirt when slurping ramen.
Delicious Tonkatsu ramen and yummy Japanese fried chicken ! I am delighted to find such authentic Japanese ramen in London.
After a cold day walking around London, the idea of a hot bowl of noodles sounded great. There was a bit of a line to get in so that was a good sign. Turns out this is a chain. To some, that's off putting or inauthentic. But when done in a respectful way - and tasty way, who cares? When you finally get called for saying they hit a drum and yell something that's supposed to be in Japanese. Cute and sets the Japanese motif. I like that you are able to request noodle doneness for the ramen. In general, I found the ramen (we tried two different ones) to be a little bland but otherwise really good. It had the nice soft boiled egg (but with a slightly reddish yolk). The BBQ pork bao was pretty delicious with a substantial piece of meat. The Soho platter was a pretty posh sampler of food including sashimi, tempura, and Kara age chicken for two. They even had a near-frozen Asahi beer that really hit the spot against the fatty broth of the ramen. We skipped the cocktails but they looked really delicious. We skipped dessert but overall, it was a pretty good meal and surprisingly inexpensive vs. expectations. Would definitely recommend this place for ramen cravings!
Visited due to the positive reviews online, but thought the shop was just mediocre. We arrived shortly after 11:30, but the restaurant was behind opening (opening listed was 11:30). After the employees finally gathered themselves, we were sat down and ordered a couple ramens and a takoyaki. The takoyaki arrived first and it was too heavily breaded, the octopus was barely noticeable. There was also way too much of the bonita flakes on top - there wasn't even room for them to flap around. The ramen came, and we were only delivered one. Our server seemed confused, but we were more confused - why would 2 people order 1 bowl of ramen.. the ramen was just ok. The noodles tasted packaged and not consistently cooked between the 2 bowls. The soup tasted less rich than it looked. Wouldn't recommend.
We went to a Japanese restaurant in soho and found it shut earlier this evening. It may been closed due to the bank holiday plus gumball 3000 was on in regent street. We ended up walking round and found this place! I went in to ask for a table for three and was told it was bout 15 min wait, and the queue was outside, as no room inside to stand! They do have a heater outside so it's not too bad. When we got our table, they explained how the menu worked with the different styles of noodle and the bun offer where you can get 2 for 1 if you order ramen noodles. We decided to try the buns, and ordered one pork one and a chicken one. We each had noodles and two of us ordered an extra half boiled egg each. You can have the noodles al dente, standard or soft. The original ramen dish was nice, I really liked the egg, it was soft boiled. I had a mocktail strawberry kusu mojito which was very refreshing. The place is small, but looks great, the staff are nice though we found our waitress a little hard to understand and had to go back and ask her what she meant. My friend did order more buns to take home to her husband as they were nice. read more
I can't believe it has taken me so long to write this review. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! I remember the first time I discovered this place: I was on bus 23 towards Picadilly Circus when I saw the huge line of Japanese outside this little place. Intrigued, I went back the next day, stood in line in the cold for half an hour having no idea what was expecting me. Basically, I didn't know what ramen was until I stepped foot here. Obviously, I've seen the light and consider myself a convert. My new religion is ramen. Ramen is a bowl of soup, mostly on pork stock, with noodles, half an egg, some veggies - but the description doesn't do it justice, as ramen is a state of mind. The absolutely sensational feeling of well being when you sip on the soup, chew on the noodles. Then the wonderful feeling hours after you've had your ramen.. Ahh.. I usually go for the Tokyo Ramen, but last time Ulrik tried the cold ramen and it was soooo good! A new favourite for sure. Go, wait in line, eat, be happy! read more
I don't live in London. I was only visiting for a week. Stumbled upon this little gem. Loved it so much that I haaaad to dine here twice. No shame. Had the pleasure of trying their Tantan, Spicy Miso, Piri piri and Curry. Piri piri was my favorite, but it's definitely spicy. Prepare yourselves! The jalapenos give it an extra kick! Tan Tan would be my second fave. The boiled egg is perfectly made every time too! Deco is trendy and modern. Service is hospitable and quick. Lucky for us, when we went both times, there wasn't really a wait. Shoryu is right next to Piccadilly, so perfect for a stroll before or after you wine and dine! read more
I just tried Ippudo in NYC few days ago where Hirata Buns and Ramen are PERFECT. So basically when you come to Shoryu Ramen in London, the deception is normal. The Waguy Beef Hirata is BAD, very fatty, the bun doesn't hold and it is drenched in mayonnaise !! (£7.5) The fried chichen Ramen, is a large portion with several big pieces of Fried chicken (bland) that lost their crispness because of the broth. The broth is flavourful but nothing compared to Ippudo. The 1 star is for the location. The minus 4 stars are basically more for the lack of service i got from the staff. They are not motivated and not welcoming. I really was about to leave cause i felt i disturbed them. They were several empty seats/table but they offered the one very mext to the main door (bear in mind it is freezing outside and the clients are entering and flgoing out from this door) When i insisted to get the seat inside that i knew was free they told me no. I was abot to give up but eventually they gave me that seat after mumbling about me. That is how my experience started at shoryu and believe me l, i was still expecting the food to be good despite the attitude of some staff. It is very expensive for nothing and no need to say that i won't recommend it. read more
Pretty good ramen - not on par with Ippudo but overall pretty good. Space is super small (cozy) - you'll be sitting shoulder to shoulder with other customers. There wasn't a wait when I went but since the place is small - I wouldn't be surprised if there was one. The pork belly buns were just ok - they put way too much mayo in the buns which took away from the pork belly itself. I'd suggest omitting the mayo all together. The cucumber dish was alright - just a small cucumber with some sesame oil and hot flakes on top - super bland. It would have been so much better with a little vinegar. The ramen itself was good - decent portions - toppings were limited and expensive for extras. The noodles were cooked well as was the poached egg. Soup was flavorful and came with good slices of pork. Service was nice and friendly. There is free wifi which is always a plus! Decent place to get your ramen fix - prices are ok for the city - about £40 for a meal for 2 read more
Great ramen place. We came late on a Thursday night and the place was still busy with a nice atmosphere. We started off with a chicken bun each first -- they were great. A thick pancake with cucumber and hoisin sauce with a nice big piece of fried chicken in it. Next we both had a ramen dish, I had the recommended Kotteri Hakata Tonkotsu -- which was a nice filling dish. We also had the Karaka Tan Tan Tonkotsu, which was similar to my dish but spicy -- it was really good. If you like spicy food I'd chose this dish over the other one. A nice meal out, about £12 for a bowl of ramen. Not to bad of prices, seen though it's right down the street from Piccadilly Circus. Easy walk to and from the tube. read more
11 years ago
Small ramen shop in Piccadilly. We were lucky to have a short wait since they don't take reservations. Attentive and polite staff await you in this busy restaurant. I had the kotteri ramen, which was well prepared, flavourful and rich. I decided to go with the extra hard noodles and they were a good choice! The shoyu pork bun did underwhelm a bit; the strength of the sauce and mayo (?) didn't allow you to enjoy the pork. Not worth it in my opinion, but the ramen is worth going back for! read more
The best ramen I had in London so far! This place is amazing if you want to try the original ramen and feel the taste of the rich broth they made. I've ordered the Kotteri Hakata Tonkotsu and was amazing! from the broth to the pork and the noodles were just perfect. You can also choose how you want the noodles to be cooked (from standard to soft to hard). Portion was big enough, staff is nice and friendly, place is not too loud so you can enjoy a chat before and after. This place is also located in a nice spot: not far from Piccadilly circus but not in the heart oh Soho = no queue! That made our Thursday dinner perfect! If I want to be super picky (as I am,unfortunately) the only cons is: only one toilet for the entire restaurant!You will see people queuing in front of it which is not great as it is close to the tables so if you are not lucky enough to be close to the bathroom you could end up with people behind you queuing for the loo. Apart from that, great experience and great food!Will definitely come back soon. read more
11 years ago
Was starving and indecisive so when I turned the corner and saw a large line of people waiting outside of Shoryu, I knew it must be 1.) a new favorite yelp spot or 2.) super good...either way that made up my mind and I joined the line. I ordered their classic Shoryu Ganso Tonkotsu and it was just delicious. Aghh buttery and rich and flavorful....aghh im salivating thinking of it all over again. It was about 11 GBP (around $16 USD) for a bowl which is a little more expensive then the $12 bowls I am used to in DC (I guess both are kind of expensive for a bowl of soup when you think about it), then again this is London and everything is expensive here. ANYWAY back to the food. It was delicious and I would definitely give it my recommendation! read more
I only was told about this ramen place two weeks ago while trying out another Ramen bar ... since then I have been three time. Yes, it is that good. I like most of the broths, also some were too salty. I also tried the different sides and they are all delicious. I'm a fan. ... but I think I will stop going now, as I need to give other places a try as well. One word of warning: on the weekend we had to queue for a place, but on a normal weekday ... if you go straight after work ... you will find a spare seat. read more
We were around Regent/Piccadilly Circus after watching a musical in this area so we stopped by this place to eat Ramen. Their selection of dishes on their menu is wide, so you will find something you like. If you are not familiar with Japanese food, they also have a glossary on their menu in case you have trouble with finding out what you want and need a closer explanation. We ordered a Shoryu Ganso Tonkotsu, their signature dish with extra meat, and also some fried gyoza. We finished our ramen and also our beer, and waited long for the gyoza. So we had to ask, and it seems they had forgotten about this order. They apologized and made the food right away when we pointed that out, so it was not the end of the world. But normally the gyoza should have come before the ramen as gyoza is considered more as an appertizer. So in short this a good place to eat Ramen with good service, but it is not the best Ramen place around this area as they have a lot of competition here. read more
13 years ago
Me and some friends took advantage of the massive discounts Shoryu was offering and payed the new shop in Piccadilly a visit. I gotta say in advance that my opinion about the place was not very positive for a good part of the evening but then built up and ended on a good note. When we first arrived, we were left outside on a queue waiting to get in with no indication of whether it would take 10 minutes or 1 hour. Not a big deal, but doesn't get anyone any points either. When we finally got a table, we had to wait quite a while to get a menu (which only arrived after us chasing the waiter). 10 minutes later, 2 more people were squeezed in into our table - clearly a management attempt to fit in as many people as possible. It is fair to say that there wasn't much space left in the table, but that didn't matter as far as the drinks were concerned: 3£ for the smallest orange juice I've ever seen in my life. Those were the not so good points... but then a storm of flavor arrived and washed that all away. The starters are really really good, specially the Hirata Buns - the pork ones are spicy but terrific. We also had Soft Shell Crab Tempura which were more than enough for 4 people. The main Ramen dishes completely met our expectations: flavorful, big portions, good balance between the ingredients. We struggled to finish them after all those starters so it's worth building up your appetite before visiting the place! I had the Tori Kara-Age Men and was quite happy with it - only negative was the size of the fish cake portion: way too small. We also ordered an extra cold Ramen to try it out. Unfortunately, the waiter brought us the wrong one, so not sure which one it was. Overall the service was a bit all over the place and not that well organized, but the staff was friendly and approachable. Can't really give this one a 5 but the food was good enough to stir away from a 3. read more
13 years ago
Delicious! I went to London for a weekend and I absolutely wanted to try Shoryu after all the excellent reviews I read. I waited for 30 min on a cold night but it was definitely worth the wait. I ordered a Karaka Tantan Tonkotsu ramen and loved it ! The noodles were perfectly cooked and broth was yummy & spicy. read more
I tried the Karaka TanTan Tonkotsu Ramen which were garlicky spicy noodles with minced pork on top. My egg was a bit overcooked, I do like the yolk soft and runny. My Tantan noodles were on the saltier side. The only thing that annoyed me was that all the minced pork sunk to the bottom of the bowl, and I spent most of my time trying to fish it out. I think I'm gonna stick with basic Tonkotsu noodles, where I actually get slices of pork. To share, we had the Chicken Karaage - same as last time, nicely fried! We also ordered Gyoza, but for 5, I felt it was quite understuffed and small. The wrapping was a bit on the hard side. The pork filling was good, nothing wrong with that. But I think for the value, I'll stick with just the karaage. My friend ordered the Charsiu Tonkotsu - which is pretty much your classic noodles but with extra pork. I tasted the broth, and strangely enough, it was... on the sweeter side. I thought it was just me, but he tasted it too and thought it was definitely sweet. Anyway, still a nice place to go to, but I think my go-to place is Bone Daddies for now. read more
3.5 stars Decent ramen in London??? Not sure I even recognise this city anymore. I swear every place has only popped up in the year I was away. (Which is incredible!) Ramen: Any place with tonkotsu broth, I'm going to invariably compare to ippudo. The broth was good to be sure but just not as flavourful as I'd like. It lacks a certain intensity you find in other places. Noodles here are pretty nice. Again, not big on flavour but they have a wonderful texture. Definitely Shoryu's USP. Sides: Had gyozas, chicken karaage, and pork buns. All were extremely enjoyable. Pork buns are a must order. Overall: I'd give the ramen 3.5 stars objectively. In Singapore or New York, I'd say this is an average ramen place. It's a safe choice, enjoyable, but really nothing special. In London though, those same factors mean it's effectively 5 stars. If you're craving ramen, you'll be satisfied. read more
I came here after about a 5 minute wait outside and had the gyoza / pot stickers and the tonkatsu ramen. I loved the way that they served the gyoza in a hot skillet - they were nice and toasty until the last bite! The ramen was pretty good - the broth was rich with flavor, but a bit lower on the salt side than I'm used to on the west coast of the USA. Noodles were on the thin side, but the egg was done perfectly. My seat to the left of the door was a little less than ideal given I was sharing leg space with a propane tank (or something that looks like one). Service was prompt and friendly - definitely a good stop! read more
I almost always try the most basic ramen when I visit a new place, but this time I made an exception and went for one of my favorites, cold sesame ramen (Hiyashi Chuka). If you've never had this before, and it's a hot summer day, you should definitely give it a chance. Save the hot soup for colder weather. Noodles: Very good. Firm and cooked just right. Better than Bone Daddies IMO. Hiyashi Chuka sauce/tare: A bit to much sweetness, but overall very good. Tokyo egg: Perfectly cooked. However Bone Daddies tea smoked marinated egg is still one of the best I've ever had anywhere. Toppings: Menma (bamboo) not bad, needed more crunch. Tomatoes were not the best - since they're in season now they could have been better. Charsu was a bit to dry, that's why most places use cooked ham typically (there is no hot soup to soften the chasu). Nit picking now: Needed a small dab of mustard on the side (pretty standard). And cucumbers should be added too - especially since you're making it in England where they love cucumber too. Overall: A great bowl. In Tokyo I'd give it a 3, but for London it's top notch. Other stuff: Service was decent, but I find it really weird in London how so many servers don't seem to know squat about the food they're serving. Gyoza were good - and may have been made in house possibly (impressive). I will return to try the basic tonkatsu ramen when the weather changes. read more
11 years ago
Shoryu Ramen honestly exceeded my expectations. Whoever said that food at London sucks should go check this place out. I ordered the pira pira ramen and my friend ordered the kimchi seafood ramen. The broth for both ramen tasted similiar: both spicy, thick and DELICIOUS. The egg was perfectly cooked and the pork was soft and tender. I've tried many japanese ramen places in southern california, shanghai, and seoul, and this place was hands down one of the best. The price was pretty expensive for a bowl of ramen, around 12 pounds. However, in my opinion, the ramen was worth the price and i would definitely come back again. read more
11 years ago
I recently visited a little gem I frequent on Regent Street, London named Shoryu Ramen. Since its opening in November 2012 they have been offering their Hakata Tonkotsu ramen, a recipe which was specially designed by executive chef, Kanji Furukawa. Shoryu translates to mean 'to bring good fortune'. I find Shoryu to be an understated, modest establishment, however its popularity speaks for itself. You cannot reserve a table ahead of time and frequently I spot a line that reaches way outside into the busy streets of Soho. A ringing endorsement in itself and an indication of quality before you even enter the front door! Their menu is refreshingly simple - as their name suggests, they mainly offer steaming bowls of ramen, amongst other small plates and of course, steamed buns! I HAD to try their steamed buns as this delicious creation is one of my latest favourites. For those yet to discover these beauties, a steamed bun - as the name suggests, consists of a variety of fillings, encased in a pillowy, fluffy steamed-dough bun I opted to try two different variations, the Char Sui barbecue pork belly (left) and the soy marinated chicken Karaage (right). Now I'm never short of an opinion, but I REFUSE to pick a favourite, they are both unbelievably spot-on. The pork belly was packed with flavour and smothered in charred-sweet sauce, which married well with the crunch of the salad and the softness of the bun, whilst the contrast of the crispiness of the chicken against the cloud-soft bun was to die for! You just simply have to try these, plus they offer more variations on their menu, namely; their ginger salmon Tatsutage, their tiger prawn Tempura, and their vegetarian-friendly, grilled Halloumi & Shimeji mushrooms. Quite honestly, after those two delicious helpings of steamed buns - I really couldn't imagine tackling their rich, generous serving of Ramen - I had to give myself a break! But I finally opted for their Kotteri Hakata Tonkotsu - their signature 12-hour ramen, but with a richer, meatier broth. I loved this dish, it has variety, balance and is the exact antidote to a hectic day, rushing around London. This steaming bowl of warmth allows you to take a much-needed pause. Ok, I will admit that I had to take half of this serving home to enjoy, however I'd argue that after the flavours were able to muddle for even longer it made for an even more delicious serving. Don't be ashamed to take your ramen on the tube home! Shoryu Ramen isn't the least expensive establishment you can visit, but its comforting simplicity, packed with flavour keeps me coming back. A would definitely recommend this to anyone who is an Asian-food lover. Or to anyone who has yet to try their first bowl of Ramen or steamed-bun - this is a great place to start! ...And a tip to any Ramen-lover on a budget - you can take a ramen, steamed-bun and a drink to go for just £12 with their go PACKAGE. I've only ever visited their Regent St. location, but why not visit their other restaurants located in Soho, Carnaby and Liverpool Street? Does anyone have a preference? Let me know! Happy Slurping! See the original blog here: http://www.laurajreeves.com/2015/05/bliss-or-miss-shoryu-ramen.html read more
8 years ago
Amazing rice noodles (gluten free) in the ramen! I really enjoyed having a bowl of ramen after being gluten free for 6 years. It's nearly impossible to find anywhere that does gluten free noodles so I was pumped when this place had a GF noodle option. Only giving 4 stars because there were only 2 ramen options to choose from but overall it was very delish. read more
10 years ago
Typical Tonkotsu place. Nothing special, frankly, it's really over-hyped. Ramen could have been out of preserved or dried packages, Kimchi was not especially tasty (probably made more palatable for unsophisticated western's taste) and the shrimps on the seafood's Tonkotsu seemed straight out of the refrigerator, they were cold inside the warm soup which was an unpleasant contrast. I finished ordering a Macha ice cream which didn't certainly taste artisanal. If you want to get real Japanese ramen in Europe I'll suggest trying in Düsseldorf. read more
7 years ago
I've eaten ramen in from coast to coast in the United States and the quality of this Raman in this establishment is worthy of five stars period, the staff was very helpful and the atmosphere was conducive to exploring the many flavours that my dish provided. If it wasn't for a 2 mile walk to go back here again I would definitely consider going here for dinner tonight. read more
12 years ago
This place definitely hit the spot on a rainy and cold day in London! My friend and I were lucky to make it to the shop before the kitchen closes (they close 30 min before their posted closing time). We didn't have that much time left to order but we were definitely satisfied with what we got! We both ordered the Piri Piri Shoryu Ramen, it's the spicy version of the Shoryu Ramen. We both loved our ramen! The noodles tasted very fresh and the broth was very flavorful and had the right amount of spice! I wouldn't recommend getting the Piri Piri if you are just looking for a little bit of heat. The green tea and raspberry mochi were the perfect treat to end our dinner. I forgot to mention that service was really friendly too. I've had good ramen back in the a States before and I think this place is very good. The only downside about it is that everything is so expensive in London. Back in the States, you can get a lot of extra toppings and customize your own ramen for much cheaper at very well known ramen shops. However, it is what it is and I definitely enjoyed Shoryu Ramen! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! :) read more
It was our last night in London....and knowing that we had a long night ahead of reluctantly packing to head back in Atlanta....Hubby and I opted to stop by here for a simple warm dinner, and romantic walk under the Christmas lights on Regent street. Shoryu came highly recommended by friends and yelpers. It was a cold night so a warm bowl of ramen seemed like a perfect option. We hopped in a uber and arrived with no reservations made prior. Luckily, it was not too busy despite being a Friday night. We were able to find cozy two seats at the front right corner so we could people watch (very fun on a Friday night). I love the detail of purse hooks under the table. They offer specials such as seasonal set menu, Bun Monday, and Happy Sake hour. Shoryu Ramen started in Nov. 2012 and recommend in the Michelin Guide since 2014 (you still see the sticker at the entrance). They specialize in Hakata Tonkotsu ramen (aka, rich-thick- white pork broth with straight ramen noodles). Ricky and I both ordered the same Shoryu tonkatsu ramen ....and the broth was amazing! You can tell it has been cooking for many hours with great quality ingredients. And do not forget about the noodles made from fresh Shoryu flour! Fresh, bouncy, and chewy. You can request different textures to your liking. The ramen comes with the traditional toppings of a soft boiled egg, pork, and veggies,and nori. All the toppings were excellent as well.....but I am a BIG soup and noodles person so those are the items that grabbed by attention the most. The gyoza is supposed to be really good here but unfortunately no one told me -_-. I didn't find this out till after I left the restaurant. The uber driver asked me if I got the dumplings on the ride back to the hotel. We got the takoyaki instead which was so-so. Another popular item is the HIrata Bun. Hubby got the wagyu beef filled bun. They names it the Shoryu bun to bring prosperity to you when you eat it :) Very cute. This location also has quiet an extensive alcohol selection. Def check this out. There was a reason everyone inside was drinking lol. Highly recommend. Great place for ramen. read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
Decently priced and authentic ramen is definitely Shoryu's motto. The atmosphere here is very laid back and everyone is in their own bubble, which makes it great for date night or catching up with friends. The food is amazing, the fluffy and delicious pork buns get me every time and their ramen is rich, thick and creamy. Definitely a perfect place to visit in the cold weather. read more
8 years ago
4 years ago
I am a big fan of ramen and am always up for discovering the best shop around town. There are two Shoryu around Piccadilly Circus, which is a highly touristy area, so I am already a bit suspicious. Though a gong is rung every time a customer comes in or goes out of the shop, it doesn't make the place more Japanese. Maybe most of the servers are not Japanese or the restaurant just doesn't have the coziness which is typical of Japanese ramen places. I went there for lunch, so I just ordered Shoryu Ganso Tonkotsu which is their signature ramen. Anybody who is into ramen knows that the broth is what makes or breaks ramen. Their broth is ok flavor-wise, but nothing really jumped out at me. The toppings include pickled ginger, fried shallots and black wood ear in addition to the usual roasted pork and egg. Overall, it was a good bowl of ramen but that's it. Shoryu offers a lot of side dishes ranging from sashimi, pork buns to chicken wings, which are not food you would see served at an authentic ramen shop. Call me all fashioned, a good ramen place to me should have just a few options of ramen and limited number of side dishes. Shoryu seems to be a Japanese restaurant that caters mostly to tourists and serves all sorts of Japanese dishes, one of which happens to be Ramen. If you are looking for great ramen place, I wouldn't recommend it, but if you want some decent Japanese food in the area, this is not a bad choice. read more
10 years ago
It seems like Shoryu Ramen is quite a big name in London, they got the restaurant in couple places. I hadn't heard that yet till when I was in London with my hubby. We were hungry for Asian cuisine, the Shoryu Ramen was one of the few which close to us. Since we both like Ramen, so we decided to head to this one. The restaurant was quite close to Piccadilly Circus and located right on the main street, so quite easy for us to find it. Inside the place was also really nice, It gave me a really nice feeling, the place is clean and modern but also got a Japanese culture in it. Although the restaurant wasn't big, we just like it here. When we were here, it was quite busy. It is always a good sign for a good restaurant. And luckily they were still managed a table for two for us, that was nice. After we sat down, we got a look of the menu, wow, lots of nice food in there, I would like to order. Well, I just wanted to try out the Ramen here first. And I forgot that outside of Germany, it is quite common that restaurant will gave free water on the table. We ordered extra drinks, well, got more options anyway. I really like the Ramen here, it tasted really good. But again still something was missing compared those I had tried back in Asia, I couldn't really tell what. But again it tasted still really great. I got the idea why this place was well-known here. The price was alright, quite reasonable. I did remember that will recommend to give tips 18%, that was quite a bit much, I think. There was also WIFI in the restaurant, quite convenient for people who need it. read more
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10 years ago
The Shiitake & Konbu Gluten Free Soy Broth, Tofu, Kikurage, Seasoned Beansprouts, Sweet Corn, Spring Onion, Sesame, Spinach And Menma Bamboo was some of the best ramen I have ever had. Bursting with so much flavor. It was perfection. I am vegetarian and it is hard and quite rare to encounter ramen that is this yummy. I highly recommend this ramen spot for anyone looking for some quality food with a nice fun atmosphere. For dessert I had the green tea cheesecake and the texture and flavor was on point. If I had more room in my stomach, I would have also got the yuzu cheesecake. That will have to be for my next visit to London. Amazing food with quality, friendly inviting staff, fun atmosphere read more
A-OK..... that sums it up. I had the Karaka Tan Tan Tonkotsu for 11.90gbp/18usd, 3pc gyoza for 4gbp/6usd, and a drink. My bowl was small, so small I finished it even though my mouth was on fire because it was SPICY. I'm not complaining about its spiciness, but its size... gyoza. ehh. US$33.75 for eating alone and leaving a little hungry... no thanks read more
10 years ago
Believe the hype. It's REAL. Just a few steps from touristy Piccadilly Circus, this gem is legit. Complex flavor, amazing service, solid recommendations. Do yourself a favor and make it here. It'll be worth every slurp of your soup. read more
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Japanese remen ( noodle ) great located , staffs really warm welcome! And noolde is so great! But sushi is soso ( dragon roll ) But overall its really great restaurant read more
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