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Tonkotsu
Ramen Restaurant££££
Soho
"Tonkotsu ramen, very tasty but much heavier than your usual ramen."(11 Tips)
"Tokyo ramen with chili oil n bits"(5 Tips)
"The pork, ginger & garlic gyozas are amazing."(14 Tips)
"Wouldn't mind if the food was good, but Shoryu is much better."(4 Tips)
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Johannes DriessenNovember 17, 2014Had 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 HughesApril 11, 2016Best 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 ParvazJanuary 11, 2016Tiny little place with one vegetarian meal, but it's delicious. Cover everything you get in their chilli sauce.
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016If 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.
The Times and Sunday TimesOctober 1, 2014Tiny 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 (thechristophe)January 13, 2018Tasty vegetarian ramen available. They make the noodles on site and they be good. Not cheap but very popular.
Kenp▲chiApril 27, 2014Good 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 Hastings-SpitalJuly 18, 2013There'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!
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
Dylan LoweJuly 19, 2012Probably 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.
Jessica LeanneJanuary 15, 2015Best ramen I've had for a long time! Needles just chewy enough and broth just right. Go for the Tokyo!
P NJuly 27, 2013Excellent! 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!
Joe LeeApril 4, 2013Small 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.
Karen C.September 26, 2012Noodles 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.
V HJanuary 18, 2015Mmm! 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!- Shell sterJune 15, 2013I 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.
Yugo ThamAugust 15, 2014Probably the best bowl of Tonkatsu ramen I had so far in London. Well cooked noodle and the soup is to die for.
MichelleAugust 1, 2013Tonkotsu 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
Jennifer LimDecember 30, 2013Finished my bowl of Tonkotsu to the bottom. Just perfect portion with delicious pork belly and flavorful broth. Real good meal overall :)- Jess MannNovember 13, 2018The pork, ginger & garlic gyozas are amazing. And it comes on the lunch menu!
Vivian TanDecember 1, 2012As 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.
Dorothy GooglesJune 9, 2013Tonkotsu'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!
Emre UğurDecember 13, 2016Good size of pot, delicious ramens and good value. If you want to eat ramen, try Tonkotsu.
elizaMarch 19, 2013Small menu but everything's delicious. Especially the tonkotsu - an almost creamy soup with tender pork. I would have it again in a second.
Stephen TranNovember 24, 2012A little bit expensive but really excellent ramen. This ramen is the closest to ramen I have tasted in Japan. Really good.
Jade TokarczykNovember 3, 20132nd visit here and had Tokyo ramen. Delicious soy sauce base (I prefer with chilli) but clumpy noodles and tough pork.
Corinna PAugust 8, 2014Best not to consider the garlic on the table optional. Press in 3-4 cloves and add some chile paste. Sends the ramen soaring!
Polly WnzAugust 7, 2013If you can't face the queues at Bone Daddies, this is a great alternative. Nice touches, good cocktails and flawless dumplings.
Lars PanzerbjørnJuly 21, 2016Phwoar... :-DThat was an amazing Tonkotsu Ramen... Easily a contender for best ramen in Londinium...
TeeFebruary 5, 2016The tonkotsu here is pretty good, lighter than at kanada or ippudo. Chicken karaage is the winner though!!
Jon ChooAugust 24, 2012Pricey but delicious bowl of Tonkotsu. Try it! Goes well with the 8 Ball IPA.
- Gabriel AleixoAugust 12, 2014Tonkotsu ramen, very tasty but much heavier than your usual ramen. Gyozas though were just perfect
Dolapo FalolaAugust 6, 2014extra garlic is a must. fortunately they provide fresh garlic and a garlic press at the table.
Tiago Teixeira CorreiaJuly 30, 2015Great portions at a very good price. Also, best decor for an Asian in Soho
Lizzie DuongJanuary 22, 2014Nice ramen, yuzu lemonade wasn't as expected but staff was really nice and had the lemonade remade. Fantastic customer service.
Lucía MariñoNovember 11, 2013Extra egg portion totally recommended for the ramen!! I might even ask for 2 extra eggs next time!
Anastasija BlinovaJune 3, 2018Gyoza dumplings were great. Duck salad was ok. The duck wasn’t great, too dry. Drinks menu good. As well as cocktails.
Andy ThorntonJuly 24, 2012Lovely 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.
Kevin KaoJuly 10, 2018No wait, quick service. The tonkatsu broth and noodles were good. However the tamago (ramen egg) was over cooked and the meat was just okay. Good for quick bite and not much else
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Tonkotsu
63 Dean St (btwn Old Compton St & Bourchier St)
Soho
Greater London
W1D 4QG
United Kingdom
Soho
Greater London
W1D 4QG
United Kingdom
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- Noon–10:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
+44 20 7437 0071
View menu on https://tonkotsu.co.uk/menu/ramen
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