We came here after a visit to the Tate. It's 2 minutes from the Tate and 2 minutes more on our way back 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. read more

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

Tonkotsu - Chilli chicken ramen - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Ramen rules On our vacation to London we had a pizza day where we had pizza twice, and now we've had a ramen day. My second ramen was from Tonkotso, their signature dish named Tonkotsu. According to their menu it has pork broth enriched with lardo and sea salt, noodles, roast pork belly, bamboo shoots, beansprouts, and burnt garlic oil. The broth was cloudy, the meat was a large piece but broke apart easily. I liked it, but maybe I should space out my ramen meals a bit more. We had nice interactions with the two people taking care of us and learned this is one of many Tonkotsu restaurants around London. One thing they are doing right is keeping prices low, we liked that. It was a nice clean place with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Tonkotsu - Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

TL:DR; Didn't enjoy the ramen here and will not be returning. There are many Tonkotsu locations throughout London, and we decided we needed to try this in place just to try it. I mean, with so many locations, it has to be good, .... Right?! The Tonkotsu ramen which is their speciality and not on the lunch set menu was porky and very creamy but lacked the right balance of flavors. The Tokyo ramen was bland and tasted watered down. The bit sauce at the table was very much necessary to save to food. The best things here were the sauce and the seasoned egg. Everything else was mediocre at best. If you have to try, recommend coming for lunch to get the lunch set menu which is about a tenner. If you really want ramen, make the trip to ippudo, which has a few locations scattered throughout London. read more

Tonkotsu - Tonkotsu ramen with the Tokyo ramen lunch set with a side of pork gyoza and a pint of Kirin - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Friendly and reasonably quick service, even at supper time. Decent atmosphere with some *really* great music. Couple of nice vegan options; the fried cauliflower appetizer was quite tasty. The ramen; it was just ok. I mean, I'd go back for sure, but I've had a lot better. read more

We were craving some ramen on a dreary day and this was within a 10 minute walk. No wait, ordered and food came quickly. The garnishes were all quite good - egg cooked perfectly, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts. The noodles themselves though were borderline inedible. Not really sure what the deal was but the noodles tasted like grimy undercooked wheat, yet the noodles were easily soggy. There also wasn't enough broth to really cover the noodles. Don't come here. read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

noodles are nice and pleasantly chewy but ramen soup is very watered down/unflavorful, lacking the rich qualities i typically look for in ramen :( adding the chili oil does not help with the flavor either read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

We had a wonderful dinner @ Tonkotsu Ramen Bar. Food was delicious and soo fresh. Atmosphere was extremely welcoming and homey. Our server Inneke was just lovely. Can't say enough!! read more

After exploring Tate Modern late night, we were craving something comforting on a chilly winter day. Tonkotsu popped up on yelp and seemed like the perfect thing. Is there anything better than a bowl of soup noodles on a 30 deg F evening? The chili chicken had tender pulled chicken pieces, around 4 snow peas, and a perfectly marinated seasoned egg, all immersed in a flavorful chicken broth. I would say the spice level is a medium. It was apparently plenty spicy for Londoners though because our waiter congratulated me on finishing the entire bowl. He told us some people even send it back to the kitchen because it was too spicy! Their ramen definitely hit the spot and the price was right. Service was also excellent. I also liked the cucumber slices in their water tumbler- it's all about the small details for me. Now if only they could have turned down the heat in the restaurant a little bit. read more

Tonkotsu - Chilli chicken. Great flavor, mildly spicy. - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Not the best Ramen in London but still a pretty good place. I had the Geki Kara ramen which had a warning on the menu for being super hot and the waiter also warned me but I got it anyway. I have a good tolerance to hot/spicy food but this really tested me. However, despite being spicy, the broth had a very good taste of Scotch Bonnet pepper which made it really good and enjoyable. It would have probably been better with some more noodles though. read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

I felt really unsure about coming to eat here. I'm not big on chain ramen places, and I questioned how good the good could be as the restaurant was pretty empty on a Friday night. This place really proved me wrong. They have a small and simple menu, with solid offerings. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, and was pretty satisfied with the noodles and broth. The noodles were above average and the broth was tasty. I came back a few nights later and again it really hit the spot. The bf enjoyed the seafood ramen (with soft shelled crab, wow) and the braised beef rib. Out of the two he said the seafood was more to his liking but both were good. I ordered katsu chicken as well, but was not impressed. It was underseasoned and overfried. Service was good as well. read more

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Small place with a great lunch menu. I ordered off the lunch menu which gets you ramen and a side for under £10. I added on eat the bits chicken wings which was the highlight of the lunch forsure. Friendly attentive staff and great mobile ordering. You'll have to make an account but only takes 5 minutes. read more

Tonkotsu - Kakugiri ramen. - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

I've eaten great bowls here before but the couple of visits were very disappointing, barely mediocre. The broth was noticeably worse than usual. Not sure what was off, the aromatics seemed fine, emulsification was okay the balance and creaminess was just a bit off. They don't mention what tare they use. The char siu is never very good. I don't know why they don't just sous vide it. The egg was overcooked. The hydration of the noodle was well off. I don't know whether they are making them on site but, while I'm not expecting a true Hakata noodle, these were way too wet. But the real shocker was my last visit and the "Prawn and baby squid popcorn with aonori". Cheap frozen tiny prawns and just one(!) baby squid on the whole plate. Dry, tasteless coating - no aonori flavour at - zero complexity, just bland as all hell. Both squid and prawns were overcooked too. A measly half slice of lemon. The only dipping sauce was the Eat The Bits chili oil which was nice but definitely not a chili oil. Far too sweet and not even a 1/5 twinge of chili. read more

For being in London, this is a pretty tasty Japanese eatery. From the pickles, to the prawn Gupta, chicken kara-age, and the Ramen, quite a nice meal. Now I have had ramen in Roppongi, where the depth of flavor in a ramen broth is 10x what most places achieve, however, although not on a Tokyo level, this cozy eatery is a wonderful experience, and quite a tasty treat. Try this tucked away tavern of flavor when you are near the Bankside of London. read more

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Nice location as close to Tate Modern. Good for a quick and okay meal, but nothing special and worth returning. The Tonkotsu ramen broth is claimed to be boiled for 16 hours, but only brings it a very fatty flavor. I had to add much extra vinegar and chili sauce to balance it out. Tho the chili sauce was great. Noodles were not as chewy as they should be. But the bamboo shoot and egg were good. read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Not sure why it got such good ratings. The ramen leaves much to be desired. Very bland, water-down broth.

3.5 stars I didn't order the ramen but the lunch special of chicken Katsu curry with rice and a side of crab croquette. The service was really slow! Luckily I didn't really notice it because I was perusing Instagram until the waiter came over and asked whether my food arrived yet. To which I noticed that my iced green tea hadn't arrived yet! Luckily I wasn't in a time crunch and taking my time at the Tate museum. The food was hearty and tasty. My croquettes were delicious. The curry was a big portion and I felt so full afterwards. read more

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Gotta say that I was pleasantly surprised at Tonkotsu! I had actually made dinner plans for a place across the street but we were craving ramen (re: azn food) and came here instead. Great decision! Prices are fair (10-12 pounds) per bowl and it was good! I can see this place being a decent choice in SF from time to time. read more

I usually pick Miso Ramen because it is packed with flavor. This one was a little bland, I'm not sure if it's because it's vegan and I'm used to a Miso pork broth. I added some chili and it was a little better. The noodles were perfect and so was the shoyu egg and other toppings. I got chasu added to my Ramen and it was a little fatty. I've been told the Asian food in the UK is not great and this place was pretty good. I would recommend it if you feeling like Ramen. I will have to try the tonkotsu broth next time. Waiter was very nice. read more

Tonkotsu - Miso Ramen with added chasu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

I would give this place 2.5 stars, if I could. It was close to my hotel and we wanted something quick and hearty. First you walk in and they have the heat turned on way too high or the ventilation system in the kitchen is broken. It was muggy and all the windows were fogged up. Now comes the actual ramen, it looked really good then when I tasted it I noticed the flavor was ok, but the consistency of the soup was soooooo odd and thick. Like there is a nice rich soup then there is weirdly thick. This taste like a sauce instead of a soup and it lack flavor so it made the whole ramen experience bad because it was really slimey texture. The egg looked good, but was overly salty, the charasu was the only decent part of the ramen. Oh and also the chili oil was great!!!! I would stick with ippudo or a more traditional ramen place. Looking at this place it's some non Japanese chef trying to make ramen the wrong way. Too bad! read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

We strolled in here for some ramen on a cloudy day and the meal was far above our expectations. I had a pumpkin ramen with spiced egg, ginger pork gyoza, and a gin yuzu lemonade, all of which were incredibly unique. My partner had the special, a pork belly ramen salad, and a Little Victories brew, and he too was very satisfied. For stumbling across this place in a hungry stupor, we were pleasantly surprised. Definitely recommend. read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Food is ok.... don't order the lard soup.... wife hated it. Chicken was ok.... need more staff..... read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

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Yummy food. Attentive service. We just walked by and had a great meal. Very kids friendly. read more

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I would say it deserves more than 3 stars. I agree that it's not amazing but it's still pretty up-to-standard ramen. Still worth a visit when I have a craving for ramen. read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

The consistency of the ramen noodles was not great. It was way too soft. If you are looking for authentic Japanese ramen, this is not the place. read more

This is my second visit to this chain and the high standard and quality of food and service doesn't change. What does though is the ambience. My first time was in Soho with the steamy busy feel of oriental street food. Here was a cleaner quieter affair with an eclectic decor and a background of inappropriate easy listening rock and country music. The variety of ramen noodle dishes in rich stocks with belly pork, chicken mince, spices and egg were equally delicious - as were the starters of dumplings and pumpkin croquets. For the feel though, Soho is the better choice. read more

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Pretty good tonkotsu ramen. Though for the price (£11) and only getting half an egg in the order, there is better ramen to be had for the price (ahem, Bone Daddies). read more

Needs spicy options. Other than that it's pretty average. Pork belly could be juicier and meatier. read more

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This place is terrible. Eccentric hours - no takeaway - dog arse attitude. Been trying to eat there for a few days but they act like its a bloody chef restaurant. (We open at 12, then close at 2, then reopen at 5 - no chance to take away food) Someone needs to take a trip to Japan and learn what ramen is all about. I haven't been more disgusted by a poseur ramen place in all of my life. Call yourself earl of southwark noodles or something. Ramen place this is not. (Reference - I worked in Tokyo for years and ate ramen more times than this place has seen customers) read more

Yummy chicken karage and pumpkin croquets, and the waiters were friendly. However, I did get a bowl of Tonkotau ramen with no seasoning at all comparing to the two other Tonkotsu ramen at our table: Apparently the chef just simply forgot to add salt into my soup. Luckily they apologized right away and did not charge me for the noodle. read more

Tonkotsu - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

I was checking out the Tate Modern recently and wanted somewhere quick to eat nearby, whilst I waited for it to get dark so I could get some night shots. Did a quick search and Tonkotsu came up. It was a good option, since the other restaurants nearby were packed with office drinkers. Tonkotsu prides itself with their pork bone broth that has been cooking 18 hours! But I felt like something different, so I went for the Chilli Chicken Ramen. This is served in a clear broth (instead of the usual cloudy creamy pork bone broth). The chicken is shredded and had been tossed in a pan / wok beforehand as each piece had a bit of char on it. There was just the right amount of chilli oil in this to add a bit of kick to the ramen. But I like it quick hot, so I added a bit of Tonkotsu's special "Eat the Bits" chilli oil. Oh my God, was this chilli oil good or what! So good, that I kept going back for more! Now I understand why it's so popular. Packed full of so many different elements: rapeseed oil, d'Arbol chilli flakes, shichimi togarashi, red miso, garlic, onion, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Creamy, nutty, spicy and so fragrant. Definitely not one to miss for you spice fans out there! I also had a plate of the Chichen Karaage - I liked how this wasn't like the normal battered chicken chunks. Tonkotsu's version are pieces of chicken thigh, with the skin, and then deep fried. I loved how crispy the skin was, and how moist the chicken meat was. Will definitely order this the next time I go. Service was also really good at this branch! read more

I've been to many ramen shops, both in America and elsewhere, and I have to say Tonkotsu is one of the best affordable options in London. The wait staff was friendly and the restaurant itself was quite cozy and pleasant. Of course the most important part of the meal was the ramen itself which was quite good. I was able to get enough ramen to keep me full for the evening and it only cost me about 20£. If you're in the mood for ramen in London, Tonkotsu is the place to go. read more

Good ramen (a bit too greasy but really good in taste) and sashimi. Great staff too, we've been served really quickly and they've been all really polite. Definitely coming back! read more

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

I had takeout with friends this evening and it was delicious! We all three enjoyed the Tonkotsu Ramen, each with our own special tweaks. The standard Tonkotsu Ramen (takeout) is served with fresh ramen noodles, a deep and delicious broth, finely chopped green onions, fall apart pork belly, and crispy fresh bean sprouts. On a cold winter day, this is exactly what you are hoping for to take you quickly into a mid-afternoon nap! With the ramen is included three sauces you can add to match your taste. There was soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili oil (which was delicious!!!!). I was taken aback by the vinegar, but I must confess that I am in fact a ramen novice. This was quite interesting to me, and totally made sense once i sipped the super rich broth. It really helped to cut it. The red chili oil is awesome, and I totally want to steal the recipe. Seriously. Awesome. The only drawback I can note is that it eas quite salty for my taste. But again, I am no ramen aficionado, and I do not often salt my food. Next time I am in London town I will definitely be making another stop at this joint. Yum! read more

Had a really good bowl of the chicken chili ramen! The ramen wasn't spicy as I was expecting, but I added chili oil and that made it a bit more spicy. Fair prices, and extremely friendly waiters! Will come again. read more

Excellent place to dine with good service. I had the seafood ramen soup and it was delicious. The food was particularly very well seasoned which is hard to find in England. Hats off to the chef bc even the edamame and fried shrimps (prawns) were seasoned​ properly and very tasty. Again, delicious food and definitely a rare find and just ​walking distance from London​ Bridge station. read more

This is the worst ramen bar I've visited in London. It's not my first time at Tonkotsu (two years ago we couldn't get into Shoryu ramen so we went straight to Tonkotsu... and there's a reason why there aren't ever any lines for this chain) - similarly, on a late Friday night - there was a queue at all here so we snagged a table pretty quickly. We all ordered the Tonkotsu ramen, and it was so flavourless - in addition to the restaurant being incredibly stingy with the amount of toppings you get, be prepared to fork up about £5-10 more to get a decent amount of toppings in your ramen. When you need to eat ramen, this should be last on your list. read more

Best shabushabu in Boston ...went with the family had a great time eating freshly sliced foods cooked in my own steaming pot of broth

If you're looking for best hang over lunch - head this way and treat yourself to a ramen! Yum!

Had the Karaage chicken burger for lunch. Was simple food done really really well with great service. Also had the homemade lemonade which was excellent. Will definitely be back to try the dinner menu. read more