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Tonkotsu

Tonkotsu

Ramen Restaurant££££
Soho
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    Gabriel A.
    "Tonkotsu ramen, very tasty but much heavier than your usual ramen."(11 Tips)
    Shell s.
    "Tokyo ramen with chili oil n bits"(5 Tips)
    Jess M.
    "The pork, ginger & garlic gyozas are amazing."(14 Tips)
    Jimmy R.
    "Wouldn't mind if the food was good, but Shoryu is much better."(4 Tips)
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  • Johannes D.heart icon on user image
    Johannes DriessenNovember 17, 2014
    Had to queue to get in, but it has a cosy, small venue vibe once you're in. Starters are a little pricey, but very tasty. Try the chicken kara-age
  • Mark H.heart icon on user image
    Mark HughesApril 11, 2016
    Best value authentic ramen I've had in Soho / central London. Scrap Wagamama, this is way better. Their signature tonkotsu ramen is delicious. Nice craft beer too!
  • Hannah P.heart icon on user image
    Hannah ParvazJanuary 11, 2016
    Tiny little place with one vegetarian meal, but it's delicious. Cover everything you get in their chilli sauce.
  • Aristotelis R.heart icon on user image
    Aristotelis RDecember 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Go for the tonkotsu ramen! Their place in Mare street is a lot better but this is good as well. Note to management: cleaning the toilets is not a monthly task, it's three times daily at least
  • The Times and Sunday Times
    Tiny Soho germ of the now booming ramen craze. This place probably has the best stock. And best noodles. And definitely the best chicken karaage. Come alone with a book and hunker down. Read more
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris R (thechristophe)January 13, 2018
    Tasty vegetarian ramen available. They make the noodles on site and they be good. Not cheap but very popular.
  • Kenp▲chi
    Kenp▲chiApril 27, 2014
    Good food. The prawn goyzas are really good as well as the tempura squid, pairs well with a glass of Umeshu. The red mullet and shiso tempura tho aren't really tasty.
  • JP H.heart icon on user image
    JP Hastings-SpitalJuly 18, 2013
    There's a lot of bad chat here about the Ramen. It's damned tasty, it may not be authentic Japanese but that's not the point. IMHO the Soho Ramen is better than the Tonkotsu, but they're both tasty!
  • Dylan L.
    Dylan LoweJuly 19, 2012
    Probably the best bowl of ramen I've had in London – though still room for improvement. The signature tonkotsu is what it should be: creamy, subtly meaty, topped with succulent pork and oozy egg.
  • P N.
    P NJuly 27, 2013
    Excellent! Price of tonkotsu is the same as everywhere else in London. Since making their own noodles, now the best place for this specialty. Karaage & rayu is the shiznit!
  • V H.heart icon on user image
    V HJanuary 18, 2015
    Mmm! Ramen was great, Tokyo better than Tonkotsu, buth both really good. But the winner of the night were the pork gyoza and the pickled cucumber!
  • Jessica L.heart icon on user image
    Jessica LeanneJanuary 15, 2015
    Best ramen I've had for a long time! Needles just chewy enough and broth just right. Go for the Tokyo!
  • Karen C.
    Karen C.September 26, 2012
    Noodles thin and really soft, completely lacking in bite and texture! Deep MSG-less pork broth and succulent slices of pork belly with seasoned free-range eggs sort of make up for it.
  • Joe L.
    Joe LeeApril 4, 2013
    Small choice of menu and serious about ramen! Loved the Tonkotsu soup ramen, you can taste the pork broth and noodles had a pretty smooth texture. The gyoza wasn't anything special but overal good.
  • Jess M.heart icon on user image
    Jess MannNovember 13, 2018
    The pork, ginger & garlic gyozas are amazing. And it comes on the lunch menu!
  • Shell s.heart icon on user image
    Shell sterJune 15, 2013
    I always come here for the chicken Kara age and a bowl of Tokyo ramen with chili oil n bits of course! Best eggs out of all the ramen places.
  • Dorothy G.heart icon on user image
    Dorothy GooglesJune 9, 2013
    Tonkotsu's "Tonkotsu" ramen is delicious but only if you really love pork! Otherwise the "Tokyo" Ramen is pretty nice. The seasoned egg is the best!
  • Vivian T.
    Vivian TanDecember 1, 2012
    As an Asian and jap food lover, I would say the ramen is not fantastic but is good enough and worth the try. The service is good and place is clean as well.
  • Jennifer L.
    Jennifer LimDecember 30, 2013
    Finished my bowl of Tonkotsu to the bottom. Just perfect portion with delicious pork belly and flavorful broth. Real good meal overall :)
  • Corinna P.heart icon on user image
    Corinna PAugust 8, 2014
    Best not to consider the garlic on the table optional. Press in 3-4 cloves and add some chile paste. Sends the ramen soaring!
  • Michelle
    MichelleAugust 1, 2013
    Tonkotsu is one of 52 places selected for inclusion in New Gourmet London. A print guide and iPhone app to the best new restaurants that opened in 2012. www.newgourmetguides.com
  • Yugo T.heart icon on user image
    Yugo ThamAugust 15, 2014
    Probably the best bowl of Tonkatsu ramen I had so far in London. Well cooked noodle and the soup is to die for.
  • Polly W.
    Polly WnzAugust 7, 2013
    If you can't face the queues at Bone Daddies, this is a great alternative. Nice touches, good cocktails and flawless dumplings.
  • Kiwi W.heart icon on user image
    Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016
    If you don't like a rich broth, this isn't for you. This is legit- thick and rich like you really get in Japan. I eat it constantly when I'm in London- unbelievably good.
  • Jon C.
    Jon ChooAugust 24, 2012
    Pricey but delicious bowl of Tonkotsu. Try it! Goes well with the 8 Ball IPA.
  • Emre U.heart icon on user image
    Emre UğurDecember 13, 2016
    Good size of pot, delicious ramens and good value. If you want to eat ramen, try Tonkotsu.
  • eliza
    elizaMarch 19, 2013
    Small menu but everything's delicious. Especially the tonkotsu - an almost creamy soup with tender pork. I would have it again in a second.
  • Jade T.
    Jade TokarczykNovember 3, 2013
    2nd visit here and had Tokyo ramen. Delicious soy sauce base (I prefer with chilli) but clumpy noodles and tough pork.
  • Dolapo F.heart icon on user image
    Dolapo FalolaAugust 6, 2014
    extra garlic is a must. fortunately they provide fresh garlic and a garlic press at the table.
  • Petra V.
    Petra VaupoticMay 24, 2014
    Lovely rustic environment and delicious big bowl of ramen Tonkotsu!
  • Mary L.
    Mary LOctober 8, 2014
    Nothing to write home about, but satisfying enough with quick and decent service and will do in a pinch. The extra garlic and hot chilli is a nice touch.
  • Stephen T.
    Stephen TranNovember 24, 2012
    A little bit expensive but really excellent ramen. This ramen is the closest to ramen I have tasted in Japan. Really good.
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    TeeFebruary 5, 2016
    The tonkotsu here is pretty good, lighter than at kanada or ippudo. Chicken karaage is the winner though!!
  • Gabriel A.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel AleixoAugust 12, 2014
    Tonkotsu ramen, very tasty but much heavier than your usual ramen. Gyozas though were just perfect
  • Tiago T.heart icon on user image
    Great portions at a very good price. Also, best decor for an Asian in Soho
  • Andy T.
    Andy ThorntonJuly 24, 2012
    Lovely brothy ramen in a rustic communal dining space. Don't listen to the haters; the service is fine. Do need to sort out the shitty music though.
  • Kim P.heart icon on user image
    Kim PhamMarch 14, 2015
    Don't leave without trying their signature "Tonkotsu" ramen!
  • Lucía M.
    Lucía MariñoNovember 11, 2013
    Extra egg portion totally recommended for the ramen!! I might even ask for 2 extra eggs next time!
  • Lizzie D.
    Lizzie DuongJanuary 22, 2014
    Nice ramen, yuzu lemonade wasn't as expected but staff was really nice and had the lemonade remade. Fantastic customer service.
  • Tracy T.heart icon on user image
    Tracy TooNovember 20, 2015
    The tonkotsu is obviously a winner. Great mochi ice cream desserts too!
  • Lars P.heart icon on user image
    Lars PanzerbjørnJuly 21, 2016
    Phwoar... :-DThat was an amazing Tonkotsu Ramen... Easily a contender for best ramen in Londinium...
  • Imogen C.heart icon on user image
    Imogen COctober 8, 2016
    Ramen, noodles made fresh on site, best mochi and flavours
  • Daniel H.heart icon on user image
    Daniel HowellsNovember 2, 2015
    Go for the very good tonkotsu, the clue's in the name of the place.
  • Alvin T.heart icon on user image
    Alvin TienAugust 31, 2014
    Good ramen. The soup is one of the best in London.
  • Neelu K.heart icon on user image
    Neelu KohliNovember 25, 2015
    Chicken rice was delicious and flavoursome 👍🏼👍🏼
  • Kira R.heart icon on user image
    Kira RochaJuly 30, 2017
    Good for late meal. Ramen is good, and worth trying in London
  • Harrison N.
    The Ramen here is cheap and decent enough (Tokyo Ramen recommended). Sides aren't great, though - Gyoza is mediocre. Opt for Bone Daddies on Peter St. instead if you've got a few extra £s to spare.
  • Art G.heart icon on user image
    Art GarciaMarch 23, 2018
    Good ramen spot with fast service
  • Baran Emrah D.
    Baran Emrah DiNCERDecember 16, 2012
    Pricey but delicious bowl of Tonkotsu. Try it! Goes well with the 8 Ball IPA
  • Arturo B.
    Arturo BOctober 17, 2017
    8/10 Good place for Ramen. Recommended if you're in the area.
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