The ramen shop is a bit tight but does have lots of seating. The service is good…read more The ramen. This a tonkotsu shop so the noodles are thin. The soup was really decent. I got the Cha-Mori. It was not worth it. The slices of meat were too thin. The regular tonkotsu x would have been good enough. The hanjuku egg was not worth the extra as well. Instead of paying extra for the meat and egg, order a bowl of rice. There is plenty of small chunks of chashu and would go well to eat together after the noodles are gone.

4-ish stars rounded up. Pretty solid ramen shop!…read more I ordered the gekikara and it was pleasingly spicy; not chugging-water-spicy but still in-your-face-spicy. :p Very flavorful broth but as a nitpick it was a tad overly salty. Decent chashu pork belly; tasty but not the most succulent. Well-seasoned tan-tan minced pork but on the dry side. I requested kata (firm) noodles but the noodles were pretty soft.....still enjoyable to eat though. As for my drink I had the homemade jasmine tea lemonade. Kinda over-brewed-bitter lol. Very polite and attentive service (pretty much boosted my rating)! Overall I'd say this spot is a recommend from me if you already happen to be in the area.

Came here for late lunch. There was a good number of customers at 2 pm so that was surprising…read more There was only one waitress and she was very nice and was surprisingly was able to keep up with all the customers. We ordered the chicken katsu curry ramen and the Shoryu chicken curry with rice. They were both good but nothing out of the ordinary. Although for some reason the ramen smelled very fishy...maybe due to the fish cakes and nori? We also ordered the strawberry lychee virgin mockito which was good but a ton of ice so barely any drink. The cost was ok and they auto charge a 12.5% tip which is optional but still kinda strange it's automatically added to the bill if it's optional? Anyways coming from the US, I'm used to giving more so it didn't bother me.

Not sure what time they close, but it is not 11pm as advertised on their door. We walked in at…read more10:25 and they wouldn't seat us, saying "last order has already happened." Apparently they close at 10 or earlier. They need to update their signage to accurately reflect their hours. Showing up 35 minutes before your advertised closing time and not being able to buy food is extremely frustrating.

*reviewing for us picky Americans traveling abroad*…read more Fantastic Lanzhou noodle bar, actually got recommended this place after visiting the Chinese pharmacist for my back. I googled most of the restaurants in Chinatown and it looked like my high school GPA (not even a 4.0) so this place coming directly from the mouth of my pharmacist. Great broth, meat quality is superb, noodles were okay. Chili oil 8/10. Small bistro style, so prepare to share a table.

After 10 days in the UK, we were ready for a break from pub food and stumbled upon Lanzhou Noodle…read moreBar in Covent Garden -- such a great find! It's a tiny spot with just two communal tables inside (seating about six each) and a few outdoor tables. Definitely not the place for a long, lingering dinner -- this is quick, tasty, and casual dining. The noodles are made fresh on-site, and you can actually watch them being pulled, which is really fun to see. I ordered the chicken and peanut noodle soup -- it was flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. The staff was friendly, though you can tell they like to keep things moving since there's usually a line out the door (and sometimes down the street!). If you're in the area and want something fresh, fast, and different from the usual London fare, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

Review #300! After…read morespending several hours at the British Museum, we decided to seek out a nearby bubble tea shop for a pick me up. We realized we were hungry when we saw Menya Ramen House across the street from the boba shop we were aiming for. We lucked out in not having to wait long for a table, perhaps because it was getting close to closing time. This restaurant is really tiny. It's a narrow restaurant with very limited seating (mostly small tables and one larger table at the back). They also have some seating outside. I love how they have these small pitchers of water you can take to your table. You can just refill your glass without bothering the workers. Chopsticks & napkins are already on the table. We ordered 3 bowls of Menya Ramen in the Tonkotsu Broth. We noticed later that the bowls didn't all have the same number of slices of chashu. An oversight, I'm sure. I love how we can choose how firm we would like our noodles (regular, hard or extra hard) and also choose our spicy level (step 1, step 2 or step 3). They make a solid bowl of ramen. Perfect noodles, delicious broth, and even the egg was good. The meal was delicious and hit the spot after visiting the British Museum. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. There's a restroom in the back, on the right side. It's tiny, as many restrooms are in London. They also have some of the softest toilet paper in any of the public restrooms I've been to during my trip. Yeah that's a strange thing to comment on LOL but it really is.

Actually extremely solid ramen. Probably one of the better ones I've had in London! Came on a…read moreweekday lunch and was still able to get a seat inside which is nice. Also they seem pretty Covid conscious with the screens dividing between the tables. I ordered the Menya Ramen which is essentially the regular Tonkatsu Ramen. I really appreciate the fact that this one already had a soft-boiled egg in it which I always think is the best part about ramen, and this one is no different. Wasn't the biggest fan of the chasu pork, but I did appreciate the seaweed as well as the rich broth. I thought the amount the gave was also quite a bit for the price, especially with the amount of noodles they had. Overall, pretty great experience at Menya. Will definitely come back for more!

We enjoyed the Ippudo ramen in London for our last meal. Their service was friendly and the WiFi is…read moreon the table small glass drink menu. The tonkotsu broth was flavorful and generous!

Service: 6/10 Food:8/10…read morePortion size: medium Wait time: no wait on a weekday for dinner Service was okay. The place is small and only has two waiters but they are constantly busy. We had to ask for water. And then when it came ti the bill we had a wait a bit. This is a chain. I have now eaten it in Japan, New York, California and now here. Obviously Japan is the best one. But it was good considering. It was very nice and warm during November since that's where I am from!

Very friendly service, and quick delivery. Food was incredible, especially recommend the pig bones…read more(which are just delicious ribs) and their French toast desert.

Small ramen spot in SoHo. The staff greets and seats you then you order and pay via QR code. The…read moreambiance is sort of dark and moody. I'd say the vibe is hipster and definitely leans more touristy than authentic. I found the ramen to be plentiful. The noodles and egg were nice but the broth was flat. It was 26 usd for one bowl. Overall it was ok but not quite worth the price.

Wanted to give ramen a try in London so we fancied giving Kanada-ya a try. Tables are limited at…read morePiccadilly as it is a small restaurant. Rec: Gekikara- this is a spicy tan tan (minced pork) ramen. I surprisingly enjoyed this ramen more than I expected as the spice was not overkill and you could still enjoy the taste of the pork-chicken broth. I loved how there were a lot of bean sprouts and wood ear mushrooms giving the dish a nice complimentary crunchy texture. Chashu came in interestingly long thin strips but had a good balance of meat to fat. Skip: Hanjuku boiled egg- found it rather bitter and way too salty. Over steeped in their proprietary sauce.

Small restaurant..came here early to avoid the lines during dinner time. We got the popcorn chicken…read moreappetizer. The chicken was crunch and juicy. The ramen broth was super flavorful. I wish the ramen noodles were thicker. They were cooked to perfect firmness but just too thin for my liking. I ordered the curry katsu. I was happy to see that they had the curry on the side so i can add as much as i wanted. The curry has a slight kick to it but super yummy. Overall the food was great and i would come again.

We came here after a visit to the Tate. It's 2 minutes from the Tate and 2 minutes more on our way…read moreback to our hotel. Your standard Ramen place with various offerings of ramen in both a small and large size. Prices are okay. The small is like a large bowl of rice. The noodles were more like wonton noodles than ramen. The egg was okay but toppings in general could have been better. Unlike other ramen places your noodles are not swimming in soup . There is just enough to cover the noodles. Flavour of both was okay. Nothing memorable. The service was decent with regular check ins. The environment was a bit darker than what I am used to for ramen and it was really warm in the restaurant! Almost no ventilation at all. Hard to enjoy when you are sweating through your meal.

The ramen was great and the service was pretty fast as well. The restaurant can accommodate groups.read more

I've had ramen in Japan, and I can honestly say this place is comparable! I ordered the Chili…read moreSansho Miso Ramen, and it was absolutely delicious. The broth was creamy, rich, and packed with flavor. Our waiter explained that the bones are slow-cooked in water, then removed while the broth continues to reduce, creating its incredibly creamy, flavorful texture. The noodles are made fresh daily, and you can definitely taste the difference. The service was outstanding as well--our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive, and happy to explain the preparation process. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience, and I will definitely be back!

If you don't pay attention you may walk past one of the BEST ramen experiences one may ever have…read more The restaurant was unassumingly stacked along all the other offering on Old Street. Upon entry, the staff greeted you warmly and were on point to execute a perfectly designed bowl of ramen for your eating pleasure. I honestly felt guilty from the way I enjoyed my ramen given how much my oldest daughter loves the food. I appreciated how open the staff was to making my bowl "extra" spicy and adding yet another egg even though it wasn't specifically on the menu but satisfied my particular desire. What added to the "realness" of the resturant was the steady flow of what seemed to be true ramen experts coming in and navigating the scene, menu, and food at lightning speed with even better eating results. If ramen is your thing, then you NEED to check out this place. Definitely one of the top spots for Ramen I've been to in all my travels. Sorry for no pics, but I dove in before I could contain myself, lol.

Slurp away the blues at this fast table side delivery Ramen joint. It was a tasty, heart warmer…read moremeal/broth on a dreary rainy day. You will not be disappointed if it is ramen you crave. I did get the side of cucumbers. Much fancier take then i am use too but still just as good.

Service and speed weee great! Nice attitude from the staff. The food seemed fresh and tasty…read more Definitely recommend adding some spices to give it a kick.