A great space to visit and enjoy one of the best ramen in town. Staff is very kind and decor is just perfect. Loved those takoyaki balls and has a great variety of ramen (it's very well served).
Me and my family stumbled upon Shoryu famished and tired after a round of sneaker shopping along Regent Street. The queue at the time was moderately sized, though it continued to grow in size as dinner time approached. Shoryu's ramen had a distinct and powerful broth, which is something I greatly appreciate as it displays a certain level of mastery and preparation in order to achieve such smooth and delicious soup. Their roasted char siu pork belly mantou buns definitely belong in the top tiers.
This is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in London. How I wish they opened a branch in Jakarta :)
I always order the Ramen and I’m never disappointed. It’s one of the top ramen places in London. The place has a lovely vibe and average service. Recommended!
Been here twice and every time is a great experience! The menu changes every few months which makes things interesting and the service is second to none. Quick service and quality products!
Shoryu will be number 2 on my Ramen places to hangout now! Make sure you have a great appetite for ramen noodles cos you are going to end up with a full belly.
I had seafood ramen which had right amount of spices and the taste blended Japanese herbs was just yummy in my tummy. The ambiance is awesome and the service is just too good! All I can say it was a happy meal!
Great ramen place with nice atmosphere. We tried the items marked as house specialties and enjoyed every single bite of it. I hope to come back soon!
BEST Ramen in London! Take the curry one of you like chicken and curry of course :) or the house's ramen if you prefer pork. You will not be disappointed :)
After days out shopping in Bicester, the brothers are I was famished all the sushi buffets were fully booked so we headed down to Central London for some food. Shoryu Ramen Regent Street branch happened to be the closest place from where we parked up. Table for 3 was instantly available to us. Usually at Shoryu Ramen I’m a diehard fan of the ultra super garlicky Dracula Tonkotsu but this time round I decided to play with Fire and Ice.
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Authentic. Tried the signature Tonkotsu ramen and the Ice and Fire. The signature Tonkotsu was authentic. Nevertheless, there was inconsistency in the handling of the egg - it should have semi-runny yoke! Mine was cooked while my friend's was runny. One may argue this was a major flaw for a ramen - soft-boiled eggs with semi-runny yoke are one of the key factors making / breaking a ramen and Shoryu needs to up its game on it.
The salmon of the Ice and Fire was excellent. However, I was confused about the noodles and the broth. Was one supposed to put the noodles into the hot broth? In the end I put it in anyway as it would have been too dry. The broth was extra strong (we compared it with the "normal" broth of the Tonkotsu) and very yummy.
As a side we ordered fried chicken pieces, which however were a disappointment. They were greasy chicken pieces - nothing special.
It was way too hot though inside (we went there on the hottest day in London) and we sweated like pigs from start to finish and actually felt relieved to be outside the restaurant afterwards. However, it was a great bargain as we enjoyed the £5 ramen discount.
At its original price, I may go back but probably not until I have tried all the other ramen places.
I thought I didn't like ramen.... ...having not been gushing about ramen whilst living in Asia and visiting Tokyo readily. And left non plussed by Bone Daddies the week before. Starters of gyoza and edamame at Shoryu didn't interrupt our conversation with compliments. But then the Karaka Tan Tan Tonkotsu arrived adorned with seaweed, egg and the minced pork. It was spicy, comforting, not too sweet and the best dish of 2013 so far. Dracula Tonkotsu was a garlic lovers dream akin to Spanish garlic soup with Japanese Unami. The decor inside was more modern than the traditional place I was expecting though functional rather than trendy. Bright lights and close tables preclude any romance though great for a pitstop before a night out. A table for three on Saturday at 8.30pm took 15 minutes. When I go back I will not know to try something else or get another Karaka kick.
A restaurant with a warm welcome.
Very good ramen soup.
Dear Shoryu, can you open a shop in the City, please? Shoryu Ramen specialises in Hakata tonkotsu, originally from the southern island of Kyushu in Japan. Hakata tonkotsu is made with a thick, rich, white pork bone soup, accompanied with long, thin, straight ramen. The pork stock soup is not easy to make. Proper ones require days of simmering of pork, fat, bone marrow, collagen, resulting in an immensely flavoursome white pork stock. Self served garlic – freshly pressed onto your Ramen as much or as little as you wish Shoryu Ganso Tonkotsu Ton Kara-age Men Shoryu’s stock is just right. It’s intense, but not overly thick as if you were eating glue. It’s white, looks just right. Shoryu’s ramen (hosomen – thin noodle) is just right. Thin, straight, bouncy and chewy. According to their website, their ramen are made in the UK using strong Cotswold flour. Shoryu’s eggs are also just right. Eggs are perfectly cooked, just right on the outside with gooey yolks, marinated just right with a hint
Shoryu Ramen specializes in Hakata ramen, the special non-curly noodles from the district of Hakata in Fukuoka city in southern Japan. This ramen is normally cooked in a very rich tonkotsu (pork) broth, and it really is exceptional at Shoryu.
We both ordered the signature Shoryo Ganso Tonkotsu along with sides of belly pork hirata buns and soft shell crab tempura. The ramen arrived in a massive serving and certainly looked the part with masses of pork and condiments. However the proof is in the tasting and the soup base seem to lack the depth of a fully simmered down broth and had a slight bitter twinge to it which le
What I feel is a more authentic experience, and to be honest a better food experience was Shoryu. Shoryu is located just down the road from Picadilly Circus and is fairly unassuming, but when we arrived, we found a fairly long queue. The main difference between Shoryu and Bone Daddies is that almost all the soups here are served with pork bone broth (Tonkotsu) rather than chicken bone broth. I'll be honest, I think this was the key difference. Bone Daddies does serve the Tonkotsu, but this soup at Shoryu had much richer and deeper flavors without being overly heavy. Further, you get a lot more soup and noodles here for slightly less money (avg soup: £10 versus £11 at Bone Daddies) and have a lot more choices of soups, sides, and starters. For these reasons I would give Shoryu an 8.5/10. Finally, one of the best things we had at Shoryu wasn't even the Ramen, it was the Hirata buns. These buns are freshly made everyday and filled with whatever your heart desires, as long as its
When we sat down, we noticed that 95% of the customers were Asian, which can only be a good sign. We were handed menus and set out to decipher all the different ramen dishes. There is certainly a lot of variety! However, as we were interested in sampling a range of side dishes...
Tonkotsu Ramen Broth is typically thick, creamy and nearly white in colour - why? because it is made from pork marrow bones that have been slowly simmered to smithereens.
All the tonkotsu ramen here comes in a rich tonkotsu pork broth with bbq pork, nitamago egg, kikurage mushrooms, beansprouts, spring onion, sesame, and ginger.
The price ranges from £6-11.50 for the ramen.
For £11.50, the Dracula Tonkotsu is the most expensive dish on the menu.
Ha, we wait ages for decent ramen, then two opened in the same month and both around Piccadilly Circus. Here is the round up on which has the best tonkotsu ramen. Some background Bone Daddies - opened by e x Nobu and Zuma chef Ross Shonhan. Shoryu ramen - previously serving ramen at Japan Center, specialises in Hakata tonkotsu (white pork broth) ramen created using Kanji Furukawa’s recipe. The space - I prefer Shoryu Bone Daddies - it’s a very compact space and queues do form pretty quickly. Shaped by long tables where everyone sit next to each other if not very close. The space between each table is very narrow so waiters do have to push through to deliver ramens (got pushed a couple times on the back while eating ramen). Shoryu ramen - it’s bigger than Bone Daddies and arranged loosely with individual tables of 2 and 4 so you won’t be sitting next to strangers. Also expect a long queue here (depends on the day and time). The ramen Bone Daddies It’s hard to say which place has be
Put all the tonkotsu ramen I have had in the past 3 months in London, Shoryu came top, hands down. The soup base had the texture and flavours of pork bone broth that had been cooking for hours, there was enough boiling hot soup in the bowl, the noodles were perfectly cooked, toppings were in the right ratio.
The bowl was enormous and filled with meticulously placed fresh ingredients ready to be mixed into the mild, creamy and not overly oily tonkotsu broth. The bbq pork is already cooked and sliced, so it lacks somewhat in tenderness, but it’s hearty, lean and goes well with the ramen.
When somewhere like Shoryu opens that nails its concept so assuredly from the get-go, it's always tempting to believe that the first branch might be the prototype for a chain. If that is the case here, then good.
Like everyone else in London, I’m enjoying the latest trend of Ramen noodle soup and even more with all the new ramen shops opening up left right and centre now. I’m enjoying this new craze, as I love Ramen a lot, a hell of a lot. I’ve been semi addicted to boodle soup since my first visits to Asia back in the 90’s.
In a world where some in the restaurant industry use social media really badly , it's refreshing to see Shoryu Ramen use it so effectively. For instance, when some old grumpy-bollocks (that's me by the way) had a whinge on twitter about the thick noodles Shoryu used during the soft opening, not only did they introduce a new, thinner noodle but I also received a tweet from @shoryuramen to let me know about it. Other punters lamented the nitamago egg had to be ordered separately. Again, Shoryu listened, and half an egg was introduced as standard in the noodle bowls. I know listening to feedback is the whole point of a soft opening, but it doesn't always pan out that way. Thick noodles aside, I enjoyed my bowl of yuzu tonkotsu ramen , but as a rule I don't judge anywhere solely on a soft opening, so I made plans to return when the food was being sold at full price. It seemed I wasn't the only one with that idea, as the restaurant was nearly full at 11.45am the Saturday morning I went. I o
...enough people rated it and enough positive writups online convinced me that perhaps not everything on the menu there was designed to cause permanent damage. So on a second visit I tried the standard house Tonkotsu ("Ganso") which was, thank God, not just edible but rather nice, with a soothing milky broth and generous helping of bouncy egg noodles.
When the ramen craze hit London, this was the first ramen bar I've tried and everywhere else just seemed to pale in comparison (I've yet to try this other popular place, though so we'll see). Their noodles are really good, firm and true to the bite. I always enjoy those with the miso-based broth and my favourite is the Karaka Tantan Tonkotsu (the one with minced pork). Sides are quite decent; I like the shrimp karaage and the chikuwa fishcakes, but I'd skip the onigiri. Dessert isn't so bad, especially if you like matcha.
Overall, trusty.
When I came in I saw a lot of asian people which for me is always a good sign when I go to an asian place. The service was really friendly, the waiter immediately asked if it was my first time in the restaurant and explained how the menu was composed and told me the dishes that were more frequently asked.
I asked for their speciality and it was amazing. The broth so good, the pork tender and in each bite I tasted different things. It was an amazing meal and the only reason I don't give an higher score is because for me it had a bit too much ginger which I don't love. Other than that, a good quality/price and a place I intend to come back !
I love this place for the ramen it serves. I was here with friends very recently and will surely be back soon. It has now emerged as my favourite place for good quality ramen. The sauce is creamy and the noodles taste authentic, just like from Japan.
I have fallen in love with this place!
I recently went there and had ramen. The ingredients used were amazingly fresh and the food was an absolute delight. They also had a variety of toppings and I enjoyed my meal to the fullest. The service was quick and I must recommend you to visit this place in order to try their delicious ramen.
This restaurant is so good that I have now become a regular here. As I walked into the restaurant space, I felt overwhelmed by seeing the gracious staff. The food here is affordable and the service too is quick. This restaurant is small in size and has very few tables. There is one disappointment and that is that it does not take reservations. I suggest the ramen from the menu as it is served with perfection and tastes rather brilliant.
Be there well in time for you might be greeted by a full house and might not get a table!
I would rate this place a startling five! With a great atmosphere, the place also has diverse options for delectable food for customers to choose from. The service though rushed through, does not seem chaotic. I would say it is the perfect balance of efficient and quick. One must visit this place to understand its brilliance!
The atmosphere was quite lively and the quality of food was top notch. When we went there, it was very crowded though we didn't have to wait too much to find a table. The staff was very polite and obliging. When we pointed out to them regarding the use of some ingredients, they understood it and were very accommodating.
I am a noodle maniac. Shoryu ramen makes me very happy. I love the broth soup, it's so tasty! The original is the best, all the other options are just as good. The buns are pretty lovely too... Speaking of which I'm hungry now.
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With ramen shops popping up like mushrooms, it’s been fierce competition. I have already tried Bone Daddies and Tonkotsu in the area. Shoryu opened up its second branch along Soho, Denmark Street with a special offer for £5 on all ramen during July. Of course I couldn’t miss the opportunity to slurp on some soup noodle goodness.
First up, as there was special offer, the queue filled the entire street like bees glued to the hive. Waiting around we realised by the time we be seated, we be rushed and kicked out in no time. I even tweeted the social media person taking care of their Twitter. He pleaded that good things will come to those who wait. My patience was running low and my suggestion to leg it to Regent Street branch was a wise choice.
After a short wait, we stared endless at the menu. I wished I did my research on other blogs beforehand I hear “Dracula Tonkotsu” is simply irresistible. I went for the heart calling with Hokkaido Curry Ramen.
Hirata Buns have been hitting the scene, they just too good to resist. We ordered the pork belly for appetisers, and I had Matcha Green tea Ice cream smoothie.
Ummm the Hokkaido Curry Ramen finally came out, the cloudy brown yellow broth, the crispy karage chicken floating on top like logs. One piece of naruto fish cake and a bunch of spring onions swept to the side of the bowl, a sheet of nori neatly placed at one side to finish the presentation.
The broth had a hearty immense pork flavour and had strong taste of curry. Rich and creamy it could have turned into gravy. The noodles firm and springy were easy to chew into pieces.
Although Shoryu ramen, is supposed to specialise in ramen. The dish that got me wanting more was the hirata buns. Wow, having eating at Flesh and Buns and street stalls this has to be the top current favourite bun. The bouncy fluffy pillow buns, with a slice of belly pork and lettuce slid inside. The lettuce fresh, crunchy, paired well with juicy tender pork. The finishing touch was the distinctive QP Japanese mayo.
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I've been patiently waiting for a new ramen bar to open in London for some time, and when it does- 3 appear around the same time.
The rivalry between Bone Daddies, Tonkotsu and Shoryu is FIERCE.
Don't worry - I got you covered.
It just means I have to go to all 3.
For research obviously, intense scientific experimentation ;]
I went to Shoryu first.
Shoryu is brought to you by the same people who run the Japan Centre.
But Shoryu is in a league of it's own.
It specialises in Hakata Tonkotsu ramen noodles, and their head chef is born and raised from the Hakata district in Japan.
It's so authentic it hurts.
Tonkotsu Ramen Broth is typically thick, creamy and nearly white in colour - why? because it is made from pork marrow bones that have been slowly simmered to smithereens.
All the tonkotsu ramen here comes in a rich tonkotsu pork broth with bbq pork, nitamago egg, kikurage mushrooms, beansprouts, spring onion, sesame, and ginger.
The price ranges from £6-11.50 for the ramen.
For £11.50, the Dracula Tonkotsu is the most expensive dish on the menu.
It was described as having ''deep roasted tones from caramelised black garlic mayu, balsamic vinegar and garlic chips.''
It was worth every penny.
Breakdown:
Broth: it was creamy, it was dreamy, and it was full of flavour without being too salty.
The garlic wasn't super overpowering, and did not take away from the holy grail of the dish that is the pork broth.
But I would advise you not to get all close and personal with someone after eating that.
Noodles: they had a bite to them so they weren't soggy and overcooked nor where they so under cooked that they were un-relentlessly chewy. Perfectly al dente.
The Dracula Tonkotsu is a thing of beauty.
So much of a beauty that there is probably no reason to show you what B. had because it just doesn't compare to mine.
The Natural - a shitake and konbu soy based broth with tofu, bamboo, kikurage, beansprouts, spring onion, sesame, white ginger and spinach.
But as glorious as B. said it was.
It was just no match for the DRACULA TONKOTSU.
Shoryu, conforms to the no reservation trend that is sweeping London.
But that does not affect their service, all the staff were really friendly and very knowledgeable on all the dishes there, and despite coming here on a Saturday night I didn't feel rushed to eat at all.
Avoid at peak times if you don't like to queuing.
But even if you have to wait, the Dracula Tonkotsu is so worth the pain.
Yummei points: 9/10
You MUST see the photos to understand what i'm bantering on about - visit - http://yummei.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/shoryu-st-james-london.html
Very nice chicken katsu curry and friendly waiters. I went back to have the chicken katsu ramen and I wasn't fully pleased, it was definitely very tasty however not the same katsu curry flavour, still very good food nonetheless.
We had a nice time at Shoryu. Their ramen was exactly what we needed on a long cold day. We managed to book a table the same day a bit in advance so we didn't have to wait to be seated. We tried the Tonkotsu Ramen and it was really good. The broth was very savory and the portion was alright.
Food is authentic Japanese ramen. But it will be better if customers can be seated once tables are available.
Absolutely amazing food, great vibe and everything
My only very small complaint is, that it took a little while for the waiter to write down the food, but that’s about it
Would defiently go here again
The vegan white Ramen was really tasty! The noodles were just right and the broth very savory. I added an extra egg because I love the japanese Nitamago in general and I really reccomend it because it upgrades your ramen significantly.
Chicken katsu curry Ramen is the most popular and it does meet the expectations. The broth is rich and the noodles are perfectly cooked. The meat is juicy and has the right amount of spices.
Great service and friendly staff. The food is amazing. Perfect place to dine solo or as a group.
Very different to other Japanese food🤔 this is more like comfort food…and you’d feel very heavy (and guilty) afterwards😂
Very nice traditional ramen and assorted Japanese dishes. The noodles are great and made by the chef, the soup is delicious and the side dishes are very tasty. The takoyaki was the best of the little side dishes, while the spicy chicken bao was ok but expensive for what it is. The ramen itself was excellent with a flavourful soup base that clearly has a lot of time and effort put into it.
Great atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff. Few steps away from Piccadilly!
A small/medium size ramen restaurant serving tasty ramen with Abhey providing very good service.
I have dined at Shoryu numerous times in different branches throughout London. I normally order the same dish, white natural ramen, which is the only vegan ramen in Shoryu. It was my first time dining at their Regent Street branch. I went during lunch time on a week day. Ate alone. It wasn’t busy. Service was good, quick and friendly. Food was tasty but I did find the quality of the ramen not as amazing as I remembered years ago but still delicious and good than some other ramen I have tried. Maybe it was the broth that tasted a bit imbalanced, plain and lacked something than when I last had the white natural years ago in another branch. They have condiments such as chilli oil and sesame seeds on the side. The toilet was a Japanese-style toilet with the buttons.
Very delicious vegan ramen and mochi. On Mondays you get two buns for £7 if you order ramen/curry, we had the tofu ones and they were nice, nothing special though. They also had really nice yuzu and Sakura tea and staff was very friendly and attentive to allergies.
Slightly higher than average price but very tasty. Recommend booking in advance on weekends as gets quite busy. Viable for vegans as had an option for vegan ramen.
We enjoyed a lovely meal, the ramen bowls are big and full. Side dishes were tasty too. Really friendly and helpful staff!
This branch seems to be better in terms of quality to the Soho branch. Overall the ramen is very good, pretty generous portions. Well worth a try if passing through the area.
Beautiful Ramen ! Must visit, less chicken option ! But great though if you are into pork
Incredible food. The Katsu Ramen is recommended, but the Shoryu signature ramen is amazing too. BBQ pork buns are phenomenal. Washed down with a pint of Kirin nama. Now my must-visit place in London.
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