Great staff and quick service when we finally got a table. Be prepared to queue though but it's worth the wait. Absolutely delicious! Will be coming back very soon.
Best food in Old Street by far
Not sure about the restaurant because i had the food delivered by deliveroo.
I live in Old Street and I've tried all the restaurants down here, this is the best so far and I've lived here for 5 years
I'm very pleased and will try the restaurant some time.
At last....
Thanks
On a cold day, what more can you ask for? The soft shell crab is divine, the dipping sauce is like a party in your mouth! Yum!!
Visited both, the Peter street and Kensington restaurants and both are amazing in theyr way. Kensington restaurant was quiet and not so busy while today at Soho they were running around like bees. :) not so much space at Soho restaurant but the food is worth it. Highly recommended!
4 of us ate here yesterday afternoon. It's relaxed, easy dining atmosphere was just what we were looking for. Lovely staff. Great food!
One of the best tonkotsu broths this ramen junkie has ever had! Fab atmosphere, great service and lots of cute touches like the hair ties and bibs at your seat. Also excellent value for money. You can't go wrong! 🍜💖😋
So tasty and delicious I've had food here 3 times in two days. Wicked atmosphere and the staff are genuinely friendly. Love it. Cock scratchings on everything.
Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
Such a great satisfactory place . The ambiance is nice, the staff is friendly and helpful, the food is tasty and the service is prompt and punctual always. Highly recommended.
Really excellent place that serves delicious varieties of filling platters and food items at reasonable prices, optimal hygienic conditions and with a really friendly and professional staff not to mention the prompt service as well.
Could not ask for a better experience for my first Ramen ever. I ordered their Kimtonpam. I just loved everything about it. The pork bone broth, the parmesan cheese, the burnt garlic oil altogether creating a perfect environment for the pulled chicken and the clarence court egg. I tried the ramens that my friends ordered and I liked them too (curry curry and tantanmen 2) but mine was my favorite. However, The amount of chicken it had was minimal. That definitely needs a boost. Perfect healthy meal for a brunch especially on a sunday as a hangover cure.
Full place, ramen was simply delicious and those korean chicken wings were amazing. Staff was also very friendly. THE ramen place in London!
My favorite place to-go for a ramen craving night!
Always hate the long queueing before I got the table inside, yet it was never stop me to return to this ramen house. Tried their T22 Ramen with the cock scratch once and always order the same thing after that.
The staff is always friendly. The portion is fair enough. The texture of the ramen is just quintessential. The soup is tasty, and really suitable for the gloomy London weather.
My overall experience : 5/5
Ótimo para quem gosta de Ramen ao som de rock'n'roll. Espaço com conceito inspirado no rockabilly japonês, atmosfera dinâmica com mesas altas para não se estar muito tempo. Comida muito boa e serviço rápido.
Bone daddies is really one of the best restaurant in this area. They serve wide variety of food. If you are food lover then you should visit this outlet . Suggest everyone to visit this outlet once
We had a good time at Bone Daddies, two vegans and two non-vegans and we all enjoyed our meals. Our server was incredibly friendly and food was fast and tasty. Would definitely go back again. One comment is that the tantanmen ramen (non-vegan) was significantly peanut tasting (which we didn’t mind) but the menu indicated nothing about peanuts in the description. Menu could definitely use more details, but food was excellent regardless!! Tofu was just the right consistency- soft but not too soft.
We also loved that they had everything one could possibly need to eat ramen. This included bibs and elastic hair bands to tie back long hair! Music was nice too, overall a great ambiance.
Good food ,good quality, recommended for visitors great taste, bone daddies , London,serve vegetarian n non veg Delicious great yummy lajawab taste
The food was delicious with my favourite dish being the child edamame as sharing snack is was super yummy. The ramen and the poke were not mind blowing with the ramen not being that hot and the tofu poke just being a little boring (serves me right for ordering tofu again I guess I just thought they would do something to it to make it a bit nicer).
The settings are really cool and the place is a pretty vibe afterwork date night place. however we booked a table for 10 people for my friends birthday and they sat us on the end of one of the long benches in a spot that would comfortably fit 6 not 10 people.
First come here based on Zomato review. Yummy ramen with thick soup and juicy pork belly. Free refill ocha. Good service. Their special menu is ramen with pork cutlet with curry dipped but i like the traditional tonkotsu ramen.
Wybitny ramen! Świetne dodatki, przepyszny bulion, dodatkowe przyprawy którymi można sobie dostrzyć. Do tego świetna obsługa i bardzo dobre napoje. Ceny Londyńskie, rameny po 10-12£.
Highly recommend Bone Daddies, the ramen is amazing at this place. The best in my opinion: the soy ramen with pork. Really nice ambiance, nice staff, nice location!
I haven’t found much ramen in London that floats my boat, but Bone Daddies remains one of my current favourites. It’s a busy venue, in Soho, and there’s been a bit of a queue on some evenings. I evaded that with a lunchtime visit and ordered the Tonkotsu ramen for £11. Bone Daddies is not your typical ramen destination. By it’s own description it’s New York inspired and your ramen purist might roll up their eyes by the mere sound of that. Give it a chance though and it’s still a great shade of one of my favourite dishes. Fresh notes, flavourful broths and some of the best fried pork belly that I’ve had in this form. The twenty hour broth is bright not only in appearance, but in flavour with some punchy savoury seasonings. Some of the richest soups I’ve had and it won’t break the bank.
No joke, Bone Daddies' ramen is what kept me going during my first year at uni in London.
All their ramen are always well seasoned! The soft boiled egg is always gooey perfection.
I personally recommend the vegetarian Tantanmen with deep fried tofu! Spicy! Thick broth! DELICIOUS!
Their fried chicken ramen is also very very good!
I think the restaurant caters their ramen here to a specific demographic that may not fully recognize what authentic bowls of this broth tastes like. It's in Soho, so the popularity of it results in its location rather than the quality of its dishes. I had a good time, but it's nothing special.
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Upon arriving in London yesterday, I immediately met up with an old college friend for dinner. I requested that we try Bone Daddies. This was highly recommended by other friends.
We arrived early to avoid the long queue and was lucky enough to get the last two seats by the back counter. The place is small and exudes contemporary Asian feel with the use of natural materials and the concept of shared tables and counters.
Service was warm and friendly. The staff who attended to us graciously explained the restaurant's concept after hearing it was out first time there. She gave us space to check the menu and make our decision, but she was always there whenever we needed something. We could tell from her demeanour and speech that she is a genuinely nice individual.
The food was good but not first-rate. We had tonkotsu ramen, tantanmen and chashu pork and corn croquettes. Both ramen were tasty but somewhat anglicised. Their flavours were scaled back a notch to conform to local palate. This is acceptable and essential to any restaurant. The food had to be tailored for the local clientele. If I will set aside comparison to ramen places in Asia, I would say the tonkotsu ramen that I had was good. The ramen itself was beautifully cooked, the soup was well balanced, the egg was salty enough and the chashu was soft and almost delicate. The croquettes were lovely. Each one had that crispy exterior while maintaining a moist inside. I wasn't sure I would like the chashu-corn combination but it worked. The chashu was the more dominant taste which was great for this dish.
In terms of pricing, I thought this place was very reasonable. A bowl of ramen would cost you about GBP 10-11. The portion was generous and could easily fill even someone like me with an above-average appetite.
Overall, I highly rate this place and wouldn't mind going back in my future visits to London.
Bumped into this place while I was roaming Chinatown. The staff is really courteous, they get you seated really fast and by your pref. I took the seat overlooking the street, cause why not? It can feel a bit weird, but once you start eating your ramen, you just forget the world around :)
Got Tantanman 2 and creamy Asahi beer. The broth was frigging delicious, it was a matter of minutes I emptied out the bowl. Beer was okay! (I am beer snob so ... )
Good brunch joint!
Asked one of the servers what they would suggest. I'm always a sucker for spicy food so I mentioned that to him, he was friendly and helpful and told me his personal favourite was Curry Ramen which is fried chicken, pardon peppers, cabbage. I loved the Ambience, I loved the food and it's pretty cheap on the pocket for the quantities, quality and service! It's now one of my go-to Ramen places in London.
Disclaimer: I am horribly (some would say, unfairly) militant about my Asian cuisine. This means I hold dishes like pho, Taiwanese beef noodles and ramen to a high standard. I grew up in a city where I had access to some of the best Asian restaurants and this has admittedly turned me into a food snob of sorts.
That being said, I thought Bone Daddies was just above average. Ramen flavours are supposed to be bold without being too greasy and rich, and I don't think my Tonkotsu ramen achieved this.
It was also the small things as well. My friend had ordered the Anchovy Dipping Ramen, which included WHOLE green onions! It was odd and needless to say the onions were left untouched.
I'd like to emphasise it wasn't a terrible meal, especially for the price tag. But judging by the food and the queue, this place is just a touch overrated. I'm certainly not in a hurry to return.
Right in the heart of Soho is Bone Daddies, a ramen restaurant that I’d heard a lot of great things about prior to travelling to London. K and I made a quick visit on a particularly cold and rainy day – perfect ramen weather. Tantanmen (£11) – sesame, chilli, pork mice, chashu pork, boy choy
Having heard so much about this place from ramen-lovin' friends, I decided to come here for a working lunch. I was definitely impressed with the chilled out vibe, the friendly service, and the awesome dish that is the "Prince of Darkness". It came with a cautionary note on the menu about the spiciness (definitely deserves adhering to - I love spicy food but this was just about my limit). I normally have the Tonkotsu but thought I'd try something new. Comparing with a curry, it would be on par with a vindaloo or phaal. So delicious though. The fried pork was excellent and the squid ink 20 hour broth had tons of flavour, over and above the heat. Definitely the hottest noodle dish I'd ever had. A great new experience.
Lovely taste of Korean Street food! Really nice spot, playing current kpop and K-R&B music whilst you enjoy your food.
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Very flavorsome broth! I don't know what these guys do to get the broth to this consistency but it certainly is tasty!
We visited on Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised at the ramen. Drinks were pretty good as well!
We ordered two bowls of ramen, and one serve of the spicy Korean wings. Bit different to the ones we usually eat back home, but still nevertheless tasty
If you're a purist ramen lover, you'll likely be disappointed. If you just like a big bowl of tasty noodles with whatever fixins on top in a cool restaurant with bumping music, this is a place for you.
If you’ve just fired up Googlemaps for directions to Tokyo, thinking “WTH, is that some new ramen joint in Dalston I’ve never heard of? How did this pass me by? Cordelia! Pass me my bloody iPhone and get us a table for two this VERY INSTANT” then just hold your horses.
Ramen: it’s like soup on steroids. Bone Daddies, of course, is a well-established front-runner; its steaming bowls of noodly pork broth are a cornerstone of the unstoppable Asian street food trend. After opening branches in Soho and High Street Ken, and sister restaurants Flesh & Buns in Covent Garden and Shackfuyu in Soho, the BD crew has gone South and opened…a Saturday-only ramen bar in a storage unit. In Bermondsey.
James Dimitri Fletcher
+4.5
This is one of my favourite restaurants in Soho. Great food and amazing staff. I may even prefer the starters to the ramen dishes as they are so good. Pork bones are a must - probably the best Asian ribs I've had. I would also recommend the soft shell crab and the Korean fried chicken is on point. I wouldn't recommend the Japanese IPA they serve though - stick to the Asahi.
I had the ramen and was immensely impressed. I'm not a ramen connoisseur, the place I went to before this one was Kanada-Ya on Shaftesbury Avenue, which was acceptable, but nothing special. This was something else. Every aspect of the ramen was sublime. Broth packed with flavour, great meat, somethinged eggs that tasted like no egg I've ever had before.
Rosie Alittlelusciousness
+4
Pop ups are such a great way to experience some of London's best food without the over inflated Central London prices and massive queues to get in to the restaurant. Ramen and Japanese restaurant Bone Daddies (who have two Central London restaurants - Soho and High Street Kensington, with a third branch in Old Street coming soon) have opened a Saturday pop up in Bermondsey at their test kitchen site. From 12pm to 10pm every Saturday you can get tequila cocktails, homemade cider, mind blowing starters and delicious ramen with a side serving of pumping music in a tunnel on an industrial estate.I headed along to the slightly difficult to find pop up last Saturday to check it out, drink all the cocktails and eat all the food with Polly. Starting with (several) frozen yuzu margaritas - tequila, yuzu and lime, agave, orange liqueur. I never read the full ingredient list of the cocktails when we were at the pop up, and reading it now explains a lot! I blame my slightly debauched afternoon state on those delicious, citric, icy numbers!
What worked for me: ramen & the Korean spicy fried wings.The latter is exceedingly juicy, saucy and spicy. The Korean sauce as a dip is worthy of a standing ovation. Yum. In addition the smores and green tea dessert is exceptional.
Tried both Bone Daddies at Wholefoods in Kensington and this one in Soho. The Soho restaurant definitely has a 'cooler' vibe, but ramen are equally tasty :) photographed is the T22 ramen. Was really tasty 👌 とってもおいしいです!
Teeming with people at lunchtime and had to wait a short while for a seat. I was placed in an awkward spot and kept getting barged into and while the waitress offered an alternative spot on a table with other diners, I decided to stay in my allocated seat and angle myself away from the other diners. Had the chicken ramen which was delightful. Generous portion of chicken, excellently done eggs, the ramen was well spiced and the entire dish was well balanced. Highly recommend it, but perhaps when it's a tad less busy.
by Sharky | Dec 9, 2015 | London, Hottest New Openings - London, Food, Podcast, Restaurant Review | 0 comments. Shackfuyu is part of the Bone Daddies and Flesh & Bun stable that was previously a pop up restaurant in Old Compton St and due to it’s raging success they decide to giveth space a makeover and reopen as a permanent restaurant in exactly the same place. A smart move and one I know many pop ups across London had the opportunity to do after cultivating a local following rather than up-sticks and open elsewhere.
I dreamt about their Korean spicy fried wings.
Juicy, saucy, spicy.
My friend and I ate our appetisers without saying a word to each other. Just saucy, stained faces.
Guarded the remaining Korean sauce as a dip for the rest of our meal. I'm coming back soon, Bone daddies.
First time eating ramen.. I loved it! Pretty sure I'm gonna go back there again. The place is very cool but because of it is very crowded which makes the conversations very difficult.
This was definitely a weekend treat! The fried chicken curry Ramen was delicious, full of flavour with a healthy chilli kick! It's a no fuss relaxed kinda place. Top tip: wear a bib!
Always a pleasure visiting Bone Daddies. Their tonkotsu ramen is thick and extremely flavourful; just lovely. I also loved their soft shell crab starter!
My first meal in London! Got one of the chicken ramens it was good and a huge portion, couldn't finish it. The place was rammed. They sit people on narrow long tables and you're literally being prodded by a stranger's elbow to your left and right. That wasnt a massive issue but the noise was. I don't think I heard half of what my friend was saying I couldn't even hear myself. I'm not particularly a ramen fan so wouldnt choose that place again but if you're nuts about ramen and like being in loud places this is the joint for you!
Always Comfortable for me to have ramen while I was tired in between my shopping in soho. I like the original noodles and also the spicy ones.
Maria-Ana Da Silveira
+4.5
Love it, love it, love it! Sure hope to go back there on our next trip to London. The restaurant is quite small, with a bit of an 'underground' look to it, loud (but good!) music, cool people. All staff was really nice. And the food, great! Sadly, it's been a while and I forgot the names of our chosen dishes but I can assure you everything was excellent. I had only eaten ramen once before and now I'm afraid I may have set the standards a bit too high! And before your ramen, go for the croquettes. Also, try the house's sake, it's a bit more affordable than the others on the list and it's great. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait in line (totally worth it).
Bone Daddies..
One name, one guarantee.
I start this review saying that I've been to Bone Daddies quite few times and I've always been satisfied by it.
They "simply" serve one of the best ramen of London. With perseverance and high quality ingredients.
A simple menu.. Ramen and Snacks! How it should be!!
I usually go for the simple Tonkotsu Ramen(20 hours pork bone broth) or for the Spicy Miso one(chicken bone broth, padron peppers and pork neck).
And in the menu there could be something that might shock you: Fried Chicken..
And when I read in a menu something so obvious I have to try it..
My only comment is: TRY IT!!! It will worth the cost of it ;)
Summarising: A very good restaurant which should keep high quality all the time cause is a delicious spot.
4.5/5
Bone Daddies has been on my "to eat" list for quite a while. I'm now kicking myself for not visiting sooner! Popped in on a Saturday late afternoon so wasn't so busy and tried the special of the day - Niboshi Ramen. The broth is a mixture of the 20 hour Tonkotsu pork bone and an anchovy broth. Quite clearly the most flavoursome ramen I've had in a long time and the pork was so tender it literally melted. Very rich and loaded with umami. Will most definitely be back here to try more of the menu. Miso satisfied.
Nice ramen specialist. Soup base which is key is nicely seasoned (a little bit too thick for my taste though to be honest) and the noodle springy which is good news. Try the spicy tantanmen if that's your thing ;-)
Small bits are excellent and we ordered the fried chicken (recommended) and the spareribs (also recommended).
Average spend of £12 a bowl is a little expensive (£20 including appetiser and drink) for what it's worth but seems to be the premium that Japanese place charges these days so will be unfair to single them out.
All in all a good honest ramen place.
All the ramen were good, nicely presented with a perfect egg (runny and centre yolk). I had the T22 ramen it was great, and I especially liked the texture of scratching on top. It was enjoyable but at the end the broth became too salty because of the scratchings. One of my friends who doesn't eat meat had the mushroom ramen. My boyfriend had the tonkotsu ramen, I think from all of the ramen I had in the past and the T22 on that day, his ramen was the best. The broth was excellent and the taste was perfectly balanced with nicely cooked pork.
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Recently I have finally tried the restaurant Bone Daddies that specialises in ramen. I have never been before because it was most of the time too busy and I hate queuing.
My friends and I shared tenderstem broccoli and fried chicken while we were waiting for our ramen to be cooked. The broccoli were nicely cooked but none of us liked the sauce served with it. We didn't think it's taste went well with broccoli. Instead we ate them with soy sauce. The Fried chicken were good and tasty. I liked the fact the batter was not too greasy and slightly spiced.
All the ramen were good, nicely presented with a perfect egg (runny and centre yolk). I had the T22 ramen it was great, and I especially liked the texture of scratching on top. It was enjoyable but at the end the broth became too salty because of the scratchings.
One of my friends who doesn't eat meat had the mushroom ramen. My boyfriend had the tonkotsu ramen, I think from all of the ramen I had in the past and the T22 on that day, his ramen was the best. The broth was excellent and the taste was perfectly balanced with nicely cooked pork.I will definitely come back to Bone Daddies (since I have written this article I 've had another ramen at Bone Daddies already). I will also try their sister restaurants - Shackfuyu and Flesh & Buns soon.
9/10.
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I tried the chashu ramen and was definitely impressed by the presentation. The taste of the soup took a while to get me. In the first few sips was quite thin and tasteless. The noodles were a little on the blunt side as well. It needed all the eggs, pork and oil to add to the ramen's taste. My company tried the vegetable ramen, and i confess that they tasted far more exciting. I was also surprised to be asked to order pretty soon because the kitchen was closing (?!). It was 2:30pm, just an hour after lunch time. Also, ramen broth is supposed to boil continuously so I can't understand why the kitchen has to close between lunch and dinner! Interior was quite cool (maybe too much?) and although the music selection was exactly to my taste I think maybe it was too loud and it was stressing me a little bit. Finally, I was happy to see (and use) the plastic aprons that smartly protect your clothes from possible stains of ramen. An overall funky experience, but I have tasted better ramen in London.
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The izakaya good times keep rolling with another Bone Daddies opening in Central London. This one, Shackfuyu, is a pop-up in a failed pizzeria on Soho’s Old Compton Street. Is it worth a visit? Here’s a nuanced take on the Nippon inspired nosh I tried there last week.
Shackfuyu’s menu provides a delectably fun read but skews toward the expensive side of a casual dining. £2.50 each for the tasty but tiny yellowtail sashimi tostado with avocado shiso seemed especially egregiously priced. That said, if prices at most Zone 1 restaurants don’t make you wince these days, you should disregard completely such a critique. Also, if you’re apt to congregate often in Central London with a group of avid foodies keen to sample a range of treats over a few drinks, you probably wouldn’t find the Shackfuyu damage to be all that upsetting or unusually expensive.
Poor folk grumbling out of my system, the things I loved about my Shackfuyu visit were many. First off and as at Bone Daddies and Flesh & Buns, the mostly heavy metal soundtrack in the background was total ear candy for me. Walking into a restaurant right as Judas Priest’s Breakin’ the Law began to play made my meal seem chopstick-clenchingly epic. Yeah! Unlike other Bone Daddies joints though, the music was at a level low enough to actually be able to hold a coherent conversation. Cheers.
Booth seating was comfy. Service was swift and friendly.
As for the food, the USDA beef picanha with kimchee tare butter (200g, £12.50) came excessively recommended. It was good but not nearly as memorably delish as humbler and cheaper dishes like the ultra yummy beef hot stone rice with goma tare and chilli (£7.20) and the miso aubergine with bubu arare (£5.80). My meal ended well with French toast and green tea soft serve ice cream (£6).
Probably what I liked most about my visit was getting to try Koshihikari Echigo Beer (500ml bottle, £10.20) for the first time. Beer snobs who go nuts for mega ales might not see the point of this crisp and delicate rice beer (and yeah ten quid seems like a lot for beer, even 500ml of it), but I reckon it paired super well with Japanese flavours and certainly went down easy.
Apparently I am not a very good judge of unique tasting ramen, stuck with tradition! My experience though was unique and the meal was filling. Taste wise it's definitely something any good food connoisseur should try. I have also tried black miso ramen in Japan and this is very similar in the sense of uniqueness with some added western bbq flavour and I'll also go as far as saying that I preferred it.
Back before we lived in London, one of the highlights of our visits here was dropping into Bone Daddies in Soho for ramen. Now that we live here, we are at risk of becoming regulars! I’m going to put it out there and say this is the best ramen in town!
After hearing my colleagues rave about the ramen I just simply had to indulge. I ordered the tantanmen with pork and a side of broccoli and red rocket mocktail which was a beautiful mix of raspberries, yuzu and soda. The ramen was delicious but super oily. The layer of oil floating on top was a bit scary and slightly ruined my experience but the taste was phenomenal. Will definitely go back and try another ramen
Bonedadies was our first dinner in Soho and it did not disappoint. Although very crowded we got a seat by the window with a less than 5 minutes wait. Bonus being able to street watch while eating delicious ramen. The pig bones were unbelievable. Note to the squeamish - Ribs! Crispy soy crust. Need I say more?
Both ramens were exceptional. The 20 hour pork broth is everything you would expect from that description. Perhaps a touch heavy almost gravy like undertones like another reviewer commented but it absolutely works!
Quickly acknowledged and shown to a table, despite restaurant being super busy. Good service, and the Ramen Noodle was really delicious. Really tasty and densely flavoured.
Good vibe, and reasonably priced.
I love this place. The t22 is my favorite fish and I could eat it ever day! This place is great! Anytime I'm on London I make a point to get my fix. Love!!!
Competent ramen. No wait here to eat on my own. Got a seat at the front little counter overlooking the street. Chashu and corn croquettes were something different but tasted fine. Certainly liked the garlic you could crush yourself and the little grinder of sesame seeds - again, something different from the norm. Ramen itself was OK - I liked the tonkotsu broth more than the noodles themselves and appreciated 2 egg halves instead of the one you normally get everybody else. No demerits here tonight.
Good but overhyped. Nice food but I have had better ramen, good service and good atmosphere
Very good food, reasonable prices and friendly efficient service. All soups were excellent, as we're appetizers. Trendy enough to be cool without being over the top. Great find!
Fantastic. I've travelled the world, literally, and this was the best I've had. Line was about 20 deep but moved up to the front in 20 min. Worth it.
N.1 Ramen in London. Difficult to write something as it would state over and over again what said in all other blogs and reviews so best to keep it simple.
If you like real Japanese style ramen, this is the number one place in the capital, a must! If you're looking for somewhere quiet and comfortable for a long chat or a date then best look elsewhere.
Clearly the crowds waiting for a table know something. They are also obviously hungry and cranky from the wait as you get snarling looks when you try to inch your way passed. Crowd control would be good.
We started with a few drinks and the crispy fried chicken and yellowtail sashimi. The former were boneless nuggets served with a light dusting of seasoned flour, moist and light but a tad overcooked. The sashimi arrived rather unexpectedly on skewers but nevertheless was smooth and buttery fresh fish in a slightly sharp dressing. Very good.
However, the ramen is the draw here. The 20h pork bone soup tonkotsu is rich and sweet with meatiness. The marinaded egg and sweet lean pork is delicious. One more slice of pork and it would have been pig heaven.
This was excellent ramen but Tonkatsu on the next street over is keen competition and just takes the prize for me.
Best Authentic Ramen in London .... Everything about this place is great, I don't know where to start. Suffice to say, that in the 10+ years I've been hunting for real Japanese ramen in London, THIS is the first place to offer it. Finally, a taste of a japanese ramen-ya that's closest to the mark ;)
I've hunted in all the forums, read up about disappointed japanophiles (is that a word?) who've been missing that depth of flavour, the unctuous broth, and the melt-in-your-mouth char sui (roast pork) that usually comes with a bowl of Ramen... and now it's here. The chef obviously knows which flavours he's after, and I applaud his attention to detail and balance of ingredients that come with each bowl.
I have a personal preference for the Tonkotsu, but I also like the Tantanmen for spiciness, accompanied by a side of karaage.
Do yourself a favour and just go :)
Also: within the same budget, Koya for udon (declined a bit, but still the best udon specialist) and Atariya for sushi ...
...a cautionary tale about Bone Daddies’ Tantanmen Ramen, an addictive chicken bone broth, hot and gooey and topped with a fresh Clarence Court egg. Tantanmen The broth is cooked for 10 or 20 hours, I can’t remember which, but be assured it is intensely rich and satisfying with strong sesame flavors and plenty of umami infusion from the chicken bones. Absolutely addictive and curative of any lingering cold. All for basically a tenner. Since that Tuesday I have returned many times to Bone Daddies...
All in all I feel like I've learnt and achieved something from my visit to Bone Daddies, it was a pleasant exploration into a new cuisine for me and I loved that I got to try so many new things in one go, it's a rare opportunity. It wouldn't be my choice every time I wanted a reasonably priced dinner, I'd need to be in the right mood for Japanese, but definitely could do far worse if that's what you're after. I'll definitely be going again and I'm looking forward to sampling the cocktail menu next time.
I had the Tanatutara as my main which was also recommended by the staff. The dish came very quickly and teased my senses with the strong aroma seeping from the broth. The ramen was strongly seasoned and spicy without being overwhelming. I like the eggs and the pork mince which both added interesting textures to the dish. One criticism is that the portion is too large; the broth was so rich so I couldn't finish the entire thing.
In the mood for ramen I attempted to catch a quick bowl after work one night at Done Daddies, a black fronted ramen shop on Peter Street in Soho and quickly done a u turn when I saw about 30 people queuing outside. I don’t know why but if I can’t have something then it makes me want it more and I duly returned the next day just after the lunch crowd to a half empty restaurant. I had already decided on the tonkotsu ramen and give the menu a cursory glance. The tonkotsu soup base was a 20 hour pork bone broth which was very rich, almost creamy and deep in meaty flavour. It was much better than the version from Shoryu a few months prior, which was thin and bitter. The ramen was topped with spring onion, chashu pork, a Clarence court egg, bamboo and bean sprouts. If I had one criticism it would be that the portion of ramen was rather stingy for the £11 price. Also the ramen was cooked just a little too soft for my personal tastes. However the broth was intense and worth the trip.
Bone Daddies Rock n Roll Ramen Bar serves huge bowls of deliciousness in a small venue in Soho. Created by Ross Shonhan, former head-chef at Zuma and Nobu, this restaurant serves authentic ramen. I arrived with a group of four in the evening on a weekday, and obviously had to queue in the cold. I didn’t mind though, as the chef came outside and served free Sake. This definitely helped my first impression and my hanger, although we did eventually give the guests by the windows mean looks for still sitting there when their plates and glasses were empty. We were seated after half an hour, ironically by the window bar, meaning we had to suffer angry stares from the queue throughout our meal. Each table is set with some very likeable details, such as a glass of garlic cloves and a garlic press, and elastics to get your hair out of the way when you’re eating soup. The crowd is young, and I liked the ambiance set by the loud 60s and 70s rock music, but it makes Bone Daddies less
Ellen Ehrhardt Smith
+4.5
All round great Ramen, the small amount of chilli oil on the bamboo shoots was surprising, but noodles of great quality and fresh leaves add a summery touch. S went for the Sweet 3 Miso Ramen - with corn, wakame, butter, chicken (chicken bone broth) (£10) which she absolutely adored – the sw
The Very Hungry Londoner
+4.5
...me the next day to say it was the best ramen he has ever had outside of Japan. Guess it passed the test then.
Victoria “Mrs” Petticoat
+4.5
A few weeks ago, we were slightly sozzled in London Town, our empty bellies furthering our dizzying drunkenness. Food was required to prevent yet another re-enactment of the Hit Me Baby One More Time video in the street (by me, the hubby doesn’t know the moves) and our inebriation had led to a bout of extreme optimism - we decided to try Bone Daddies, famous for its tasty noodles and massive queues (it’s no reservations). I didn’t mind the queuing bit as I would have an audience for my Hit Me Baby One More dance routine. I expected a standing ovation (or were they just standing because they were queuing?) Luck was our lady that night (she was drunk too) and the restaurant was queue-less. Even better, we were given free sake because the chap in charge liked my hair! I immediately loved the place. It wasn’t just the free booze – it’s got
Bone Daddies Ramen Bar is one of the most popular of the new wave of ramen spots to hit London, which was evident by the large line snaking outside of the venue on a cold Monday winter’s night.
Suffice it to say, the Ramen here is good. Not being a Ramen aficionado, I don't know if I can judge it that thoroughly, but I would say it is a bit too heavy for my liking. I had the Tantanmen Ramen, filled pork, sesame, chili bok choy, in a chicken bone broth. Don't get me wrong, it was delicious, but after a finishing I felt extremely full and exhausted. The broth is rich and full of flavor and if its not dense enough for you, there are a variety of extras you can add in to your mix including pipettes of pork fat (we didn't get this). What I did appreciate was the noodles. All of my rame
Anything that’s been slow-cooked for 20-hours deserves to be seriously savoured. Bone Daddies ‘ 20-hour pork ramen broth arrives milky white and looks as if the bone has dissolved in with the soup. If there were such a thing as ramen porn this ramen would be the money-shot. The Bone Daddies menu is pretty straightforward with a small selection of ramen offerings, appetizers and cocktails. I would recommend sticking with what they do best, which is the Tonkatsu ramen and an Asahi Black. (The sake cocktail I ordered was not up to par) The noodles are the right consistency, not too al dente and not too soft. The added egg (with runny centre) is a nice accompaniment in the bowl, alongside sprouts, bamboo and pork tonkatsu. There is probably a little too much cooked ginger, which I’m never terribly fond of, especially when it’s camouflaged underneath some similar looking bamboo. One aspect to be commended is the portion size! Having only ever had ramen that’s
I really love the atmosphere here, it’s busy and buzzing. Rightly, so. After my first visit I’m already thinking about the next time I can go back.
I would order the salmon sashimi over the yellowtail, which is rather unlike me. After we devoured the sashimi we were brought our pork ribs. The sticky glaze with sesame seeds sprinkled over is so good. So good that I may have been spooning the glaze on its own into my mouth. Ahem.
When you're heart broken nothing tastes good.
But Bone Daddies really knows how to soothe a wounded soul.
He know's exactly what to do to cheer you up.
A) he blasts classic rock at you, it's so loud that you have to raise your voice to be heard; and it's too loud to even hear yourself think. Perfect.
B) he feeds you a huge, stonking bowl of steaming tonkotsu ramen - everything tastes better when it's bad for you.
C) he takes care of you and offers you the largest bib I've ever laid eyes on; plus hairbands to tie your hair back. So, you can slurp your ramen with ease.
D) Bone Daddies is a restaurant for boisterous and loud friends. No need to throw your chopsticks at that cringey, amorous couple then.
Starting with a ‘Boney D’s Bun’. A gorgeous steamed hirata bun, much like the one i’d fallen in love with at Street Feast just a few hours earlier (review coming soon). This one contained fried fowl, cabbage, pickled cucumber and kimchi mayo. It was gone in a couple of mouthfuls but boy were they enjoyable mouthfuls. Just a wonderful combination of flavours and textures from the soft steamed bun, crispy fried fowl, crunchy cabbage, sharp pickled cucumber and stunning kimchi mayo. I’d have happily eaten a plateful.
Samphire And Salsify
+4.5
Our trip to Bone Daddies was a rather enjoyable one. The staff looked trendy but were more importantly friendly. It’s the sort of place I’d gladly take friends for a quick bite to eat (if there’s no queue) that isn’t too expensive.
...the best ramen I have had in London.
It's rather refreshing to find premises like Bone Daddy, which actually deliver the goods. And after speaking to Ross on my numerous visits, I cannot but admires his passion for the perfect ramen. By his own admission, he is not here to make the most authentic ramen, he just want to make the best ramen in town. Although at times, I do feel that they needed a touch more broth although that can be easily fix (at an additional price) but to date, this is the best ramen, especially tonkotsu, I have had in London.
Oh my God. It is like you have eaten burgers from Wimpy’s all your life and then been given the Ari Gold from Patty & Bun, such is the leap from ramen we have all eaten previously, at a place beginning with “W” to this.
Bone Daddies is the trendy new place in Soho, and it’s probably not the most authentic ramen place in that part of London, but despite some of the odd quirkiness, they are creating some seriously good bowls of noodles partnered with several good sides, drinks and desserts.
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
Hungry Tiger Thirsty Dragon
+4.5
Service: busy but friendly. Tables are all high bars with stools (so perhaps not somewhere to take the grandparents) and are mostly shared. To the staff’s credit, they didn’t try squeezing more than two couples into total onto our bench (which had 10 crowded stools) and made no move to rush us out despite the growing queue.
To start, a great selection of House Pickles and a Soft Shell Crab with Green Chilli and Ginger Sauce. The crab was well cooked with a crispy better and the sauce was deliciously different... but this was really just an appetiser for the main event – the ramen!
Except for a trip to the hospital and a short hobble across the street, a sprained ankle ensured I did not leave my apartment for over two weeks. This was the longest period of time I have spent in a small space, mostly on my own. And in this quiet, silent place I realised that there are many things I don’t say even to myself because I’m afraid of what they would say about me. I am envious of her success. I don’t have a single original idea. I cheated on my first boyfriend. The noise in my head was deafening and I had to leave for somewhere so loud that I would not be able to hear myself think. London’s Soho is exactly that. An area I would never venture into by choice on a Saturday night, today this tourist hell provided just the comfort I needed. After several hours wandering streets where frozen yoghurt parlours and cupcake shops fight for the same footfall as sex shops and The Pleasure Lounge, I finally got hungry. Bones Daddies isn’t exactly new but London has been noodle-mad for
The Food Connoisseur
+4.5
I remember just two years ago I was complaining about the lack of ramen shops available in London. I even asked Eatnoodleslovenoodles at the time, and he only seems to know of one place in London. Now ramen has been exploding the scene, Bone daddies were the second place I went to some time last year. The first attempt on a Friday night we saw queues all around the block. My friend and I just turned our backs and walked away to eat somewhere else. The following week on a Monday evening I managed to get seats within 15-20 mins by the window. Ross Shonhan former head chef of Zuma and Nobu is behind bone daddies.
The Ramen bar popularity has been increasing in the last year. One of the places that we got thanks to this trend is Bone Daddies . Chef and owner Ross Shonhan, the same of Zuma and Nobu opened his big obsession a Ramen bar. The place is loud, with no reservation policy, tight but cosy space, and of course full of steaming bowls of intense noodle soup
31 Peter Street, Soho. To arrive on foot usually means walking up Rupert street, past the Gielgud theatre and then Walker's court with all its porn and furtive men in coats looking at their boots as they dart in and out of the adult stores; the smell of urine is pervasive. . . still, a right turn and the sleaze is replaced by something brighter and quite inspired. Bar stools and high benches, it's communal and fast moving. The music is loud and on the table glass cylinders with cloves of peeled garlic to be added at your own discretion (see main picture) and black hair ties for those in need (at first glance I thought they were vanilla pods or liquorice). It's very clever, as are the large plastic aprons and the sesame seed grinders. . . It's not cheap, £88 for four small starters (kara age, soft shelled crab, broccoli, and tuna sashimi), four ramen (3 wet and 1 dry) and two drinks (one soft and one hard). But it is excellent. I can't recall a more enjoyable bowl of ramen. The noodles
The least authentic of the new ramen joints, but the chance to stare out at the passing Soho trade while supping your thick broth means that this is the perfect way to spend a lunchtime. The ramen was almost too porky, packed with salty piggy flavour and creamily unctuous. Served with a rich and shining soft boiled egg and thick slices of the pig whose bones you are literally drinking, it's protein and protein and protein till you can't take any more.
I have eaten so much good food in the last week - on the high end it was at Hawksmoor, Air St (which by the way - rocks, so save up and go there people), on the rough 'n ready but freakin' delicious end was a Lucky Chip burger at the Feast street food thingy in Islington on Sunday evening but the meal that wins for me was a lunch I had (with some of the same disreputable work colleagues that accompanied me to Patty & Bun ) at Bone Daddies in Peter St. Peter St is that small, forgotten street that is the border of Berwick Street and "Porn Alley" and I struggle (up until recently) to remember anything that is or was there, other than a few doorways with the obligatory "Model" sign. This area has definitely been snazzed up over the last few years (see my earlier Berwick St entry here on that topic) and whilst I often bemoan the relentless reality of gentrification I do love a lot about what has happened around this locale. I am a big fan of Gosh! (call me a geek if you will) and Bone D
You got to admit it’s a pretty bloody silly name for a ramen bar, as when I mentioned this to a friend they thought I was going to a gig. Bone Daddies sits where an Indonesian restaurant was up to not too long ago, I never ventured into it and with its darkened windows you could never tell really if anyone was inside. Bone Daddies is as Soho as a Ramen Restaurant can get, fun lively waiters, loud music, benches, high chairs that are comfortable enough for your meal but not made to linger, dark colours, mood lighting and the largest bottles of sake I’ve ever seen. I was here for one thing and one thing only, after seeing photos on instagram of the Tonkotsu Ramen I had to have some, as it is something that is becoming more of an obsession these past years. I am still judging all Tonkotsu’s from one I had in Kyoto on our last day in Japan all those ears ago, I haven’t had one as good since, although Ippudo in New York has been the best so far.
It'd be fair to say my first impressions of Bone Daddies weren't great. The background music had become foreground music, and was being played at a volume usually only heard when the CIA are trying to force a Latin American dictator to surrender . If anything my predicament was worse than General Noriega's, as the playlist was largely cock rock . This, to someone who's more Stone Roses than Guns 'N' Roses, felt like hell on earth. The thing about music, though, is that it's even more divisive than food. I had some twitter exchanges with @BoneDaddiesRBar about his choice of tunes. We agreed to disagree, and it was left with an invite to me to say hi the next time I popped in so that he could outline what he wanted to do with Bone Daddies, and how the music fitted in with his vision. More on that later, as this is a food blog, not a music blog! The food was mercifully better than the music. On my first visit I just had to order the tonkotsu ramen (£11) that I pimped up with a fat pipett
This bowl of ramen at Bone Daddies in Soho in London is one of the most delicious things I’ve EVER eaten. And I don’t normally like ramen. Also, those eggs? PERFECTION. Ramen MAGIC. Crazy ramen magic.
"The amazing thing about London," someone said to me recently, "isn't that there are so many new restaurants. It's that so many of them are so good." Just think, over the last twelve months we've welcomed into the fold Duck and Waffle, MeatMarket, Tramontana, Zédel, Slider Bar, Bubbledogs, Dirty Burger and Chicken Shop, Rita's, Lima, Dabbous - and so on and etcetera, this only a tiny selection (just scanning over my last dozen or so blog posts) of brand new places, all worth visiting. Sure, there have been a few stinkers, but by and large the trend is overwhelmingly positive, and if anything the pace seems to be increasing. Trends flare up and fizzle out with exhausting speed - first it was burgers, then everywhere seemed to be selling gourmet hot dogs, then it was all about fried chicken. Right now we appear to be in the middle of a ramen renaissance, with the original "proper" ramen shop Ittenbari on Brewer St being joined by Tonkotsu on Dean St, Shoryu on Regent St and, the latest s
The experience that I had when visiting Bone Daddies was very heartwarming. The atmosphere around the bar itself gave an indie feel, and is something that keeps the conversation going. Food wise, I had ordered the Tonkotsu ramen, and from what I gathered, the dish was easy to eat, and was mouthwatering. My favourite part of the dish would be the egg, it was very soft and creamy! Do recommend for those planning a decent lunch out.
Bone Daddies has a good selection of both chicken and pork based ramen. I had the Tonkotsu Ramen with 20hr pork broth, which was tasty but I felt it needed more seasoning. Adding the chilli oil helped lift it and bring out the flavour more . The eggs, Clarence Court Burford Browns, were great though, definitely some of the best I've had with ramen.
Very nice ramen joint, authentic Japanese feeling with rock music and fancy wallpapers. Both the chicken and the pork broths are worth it, but I personally prefer the pork which is much richer in flavor.
My second ramen in London and the best one so far. Much much tastier than the one at Tonkotsu Ramen. I tried the T22 ramen because it is the only one which not contain pork. I will definitely visit again soon!
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Hmmm noodle soup! Joey Tribbiani's words echo around my head as I step into Bone Daddies, the hottest ramen restaurant in town. The queue snakes round the corner and I apologise frantically as I politely slip past the hungry diners to join B who has arrived 10 minutes before me and is almost at the front.
A clipboard is shoved into our hands, displaying a refreshingly simple menu. Eight snacks, eight ramens, most of them accompanied by a reassuring single digit price tag.
B went for the Tonkotsu Ramen with pork, spring onion and a 20-hour pork bone broth. All the creations are served with egg, beansprouts and bamboo shoots, making a delightfully rich, exciting and full bowl bursting with flavour.
He typically couldn't resist adding cock scratchings too, for the name alone!
I had the Sweet 3 Miso Ramen which was equally delicious but very sweet (as I probably should have guessed from the title...)
We looked super cool as we donned our aprons and tucked in.
You may be forgiven for thinking that ramen is usually a healthy option, a nice palette cleanser and remedy when you're feeling under the weather. But Bone Daddies ramen is different. Believe it or not, it is actually based on the Japanese equivalent of a late-night kebab, the perfect end to a boozy night. And owner and chef Ross Shonhan recreates this concept by injecting a shot of animal fat into the ramen. You might notice as well that you can order an extra pipette of fat if you're really wanting to push the boat out. Deliciously naughty, this adds a unique flavour to the dish, just don't be fooled: this is a treat. But take my word for it - it's totally worth it. The meat is so tender and the broth so tasty; the flavours are extremely bold which fits with the whole premise of the place.
The macho bowls of ramen were more than enough to fill us to the brim but blissfully unaware of this we had already ordered some fried chicken and some edamame to share. Both of these snacks were completely delicious and I've heard the salmon sashimi is great too if that sort of thing floats your boat.
Rock n roll music blares from the speakers and diners are packed into a fairly small space which somehow avoids being cramped. The staff are friendly and rush around frantically complying with customers' needs.
Best ramen place ever!! When I visited my mother in London I asked her if we could go to Bone Daddies and we did! The waiters are friendly and accommodating. They even gave my mother a bib to help her from messing. (We found this extremely funny.) The food is AMAZING!! I wish I lived in London so I could eat here all the time! 10 out of 10 in my books!
Tried tonkatsu ramen. Was good but nothing spectacular. Place is small and too many people in tiny stools which makes it a bit uncomfortable. Pricey making a simple bowl of ramen around £13 on its own.
Bone Daddies, a cool noodle bar in essence. Specialising in american style ramen this isn't your traditional Japanese diner. Music blaring, sounds of soup slurping and the additional general Soho din.
The ramen are thinner and the soup is thicker is the best way for me to describe this to a rameniac. For ramen I recommend the T22, you won't be disappointed, packed with flavour. One sign of a good restaurant is a well cooked egg and you will see plenty of these by the time you leave. The fried chicken was good too nice and crispy, I would like to come back and be more adventurous. Small selection of beer however they do have my numero uno, Kernel IPA, so I cant complain.
People don't normally associate comfort food and Japan but that must the American edge Bone Daddies are bringing. Cool place to eat noodles.
Raman at bone daddies is definitely comparable to those in Tokyo.
Located in Soho this rock'n'roll themed restaurant definitely hits the spot if you're having a craving for traditional Japanese ramen. Their ramen is always extremely flavourful and great value for money. There is a good selection of tapas as well, I recommend the Salmon Sashimi as they are usually very fresh.
A little complaint I would make however, is that although the waiters are very friendly, service can be slow at times, and if you do decide to visit this restaurant it is wise to make reservations as it gets extremely crowded very quickly- especially during dinner time.
Nevertheless, the bottom line is- if you are looking for good ramen around Soho, definitely give bone daddies a try!
I had my first taste of the ramen noodle craze that’s hit London at Bone Daddies. This uber-trendy ramen bar is located on Peter Street in Soho and I love the whole feel of the restaurant – from their signature Elvis icon, to the funky posters on the wall and pumped up music.
I decided to ordered the T22 – chicken ramen in a chicken bone broth. It was nice to dive into this comforting dish of stringy noodles with tender soft chicken, wholesome broth and crunchy vegetables but I got full rather quickly and I have to say, it felt rather one note after a while. There only so much noodles and soup I can eat and I was much more intrigued by their other options like curiously named ‘pig bones’ which I gather from a neighbouring plate looked like some pretty delicious pork ribs.
I still want to try out the other noodle bars in Soho like Koya and Tonkotsu so I will reserve judgement on Bone Daddies till I have.
Federica De Dominicis
+4.5
Delicious!! Not only they serve an amazing version of ramen, but the yankee vibe is perfect (I lived for three years in Osaka and the nostalgia hit me big time stepping in). Loved the oolong iced tea and all the extra toppings that make it possible to personalise your steaming bowl of goodness. Only thing, the snacks are overpriced, even for Soho, considering the fair price of the ramen. I'm already planning the next lunch, only time manageable considering the queues.
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Bone Daddies is one of my favourite ramen places in London. The broth is much richer and thicker than other ramen places that I have tried - a bit of a gravy texture and can be quite heavy, but in a good way.
One of my favourites is the Sour Pepper ramen which is usually on the Specials board - Rich and tangy, and the pork that comes with it just melts in your mouth. All the other ramen dishes are really good as well, of course. And there are extra toppings and ingredients that you can add on from the menu.
I tried the guinea fowl and avocado salad which was tasty - deep fried crispy chunks of guinea fowl and the salad was drizzled with a miso/sesame dressing.
I do love their side dishes as well - those pig bones are definitely a must-order dish. And when they do have the guinea fowl special, I would recommend that you get that as well.
I have been to Bone Daddies quite a few times and it never fails to disappoint me. With the no-bookings policy, it can however get quite busy during peak times, so I would suggest either going for a early meal or a late one.
Ramen in London this is the place for a foodie style fix with lip smacking happiness. I frequent the spicy ramen with a side of the fried chicken. Great flavors and a unique alternative spin on a spicy ramen. Excellent place to go for lunch as the nightly crowd can have you waiting in the London weather. Once in though the staff are quick no bs and will get you fed and out on the town quickly. I strongly suggest you go and get a bowl of happiness soon.
Miho @ Wander To Wonder
+4
We decided to try out Bone Daddies, somewhere that's been on my to-try list for a while, and crossed our fingers that there wouldn't be too crazy a queue.
Turns out, the place is only packed with queues snaking around the corner in the evenings. We immediately got counter seats by the window (the shutterbug blogger in me was very happy!).
After a quick peruse of the menu, we decided on our choice of noodles, and ordered some fried chicken to share whilst we wait. E absolutely loves Japanese fried chicken (called "kara-age") and their ones did not disappoint.
For the main event, E chose the Tonkotsu, with the delicious pork bone broth. He raved about it, and from the little sips I tried I was impressed as well.
As for me, I went for the Tantan-men, a spicy, peanutty, sesame oil based broth with ground beef and chilli.
It's not for the faint hearted, nor for anyone looking for a light, healthy lunch, but this hit the spot. The egg was perfectly (under)cooked and seasoned, noodles fresh and the soup rich but not overpowering. It was piping hot too, as it should be, so much so that my camera lens was fogging up. Oops.
I can see why this place is so popular. Unless you really want to go in the evening, I suggest trying it at lunch time, preferably early, to avoid the queues and for a quiet, casual atmosphere. My girlfriends and I once debated going there one evening, and although the wait wasn't too long, they put up the music to full blast for the evening diners and we decided to go to Tonkotsu instead, where we could actually hear each other talk (and the food there was fantastic too). Just a heads up, in case any of you are also like me and my friends who are premature grandmas and can't handle our ears splitting during dinner!
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Bone Daddies is hugely popular. They don't take reservations so if you turn up any later than opening time on the dot you can expect to queue for a good 30-45 mins. My friends and i, wisened to this fact, showed up as the restaurant was opening for lunch. As someone who has visited japan several times, my bar was set pretty high. We startered with the pork ribs and softshell crab and they didn't let down. Friggin tasty. The ramens that followed were very good but in my mind didn't match the ramen I was used to in my hometown Hong Kong, let alone those in Japan- it was a bit bland comparatively. Anyway, definitely worth a visit. Its fun and the starters are great. But to all the ramen connoisseurs out there, don't expect to have your mind blown.
Ramen here is AMAZING! a little pricey and small selection buy the broth is amazing! I personally love the dipping ramen! Soft shell crab is a must try!!!
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L and I were in Soho and in serious need of some food, so I finally decided to tick Bone Daddies off The List since I was with a big ramen fan. Bone Daddies is a rock'n'roll ramen bar that has been a huge hit this year. There is great ramen rivalry between Tonkotsu, Shoryu and Bone Daddies (and probably some others?), but I must admit that it is not my area of expertise, so look elsewhere if you are hoping for a comparison.
There is often a queue but turnaround is quite speedy so it shouldn't take too long, though be aware that the wait does continue inside too. We were shown to a cosy corner with handy spaces for bags and coats that make the whole experience much more comfortable, even though you are packed in. I appreciated the little shelf for drinks, phones, napkins, sauces etc. There is even a bottle of garlic with a press if you want to vampire-proof your broth.
To drink, there are several bottles of sake, shochu and whisky to choose from, and some interesting Japanese cocktails. We weren't feeling that adventurous so we stuck to wine and the "Super Creamy Head" version of Asahi. There is also Bone Daddies gin (from the Cambridge Distillery) which I tasted at Flesh and Buns back in August.
I opted for the classic Tonkotsu Ramen (with 20 hour pork bone broth) whilst L went for the T22 with the slightly terrifying sounding cock scratchings. The bowls range from £8 up to £12 for specials (e.g. Kimchee ramen), and extras can be added including a pipette of fat for 50p! Starters include Yellowtail Sashimi (£9) and Soft Shell Crab (£8), both of which are also available at Flesh and Buns in Seven Dials. Lauren and I were both very taken with our comforting bowls and slurped it all up pretty quickly - warning: this could be a messy date option, depending on your proficiency with chopsticks! My broth was creamier and more drinkable at the end, whereas Lauren's chicken bone broth was slightly thinner and saltier. Thumbs up all round - it lived up to the hype and made two hungry Londoners very happy.
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I have a friend who lived in Japan for three years after university. As such he is, by his own admittance, rather hard to please when it comes to Japanese food in London. So it was with slight trepidation that I invited him to Bone Daddies, a new ramen bar opened a few months ago in Soho. I tweeted the restaurant the day before to say I was coming with him and it would be the real test. They replied ‘Bring it’. So we did *snaps fingers and tries to look ghetto*.
Bone Daddies is trying to throw off the clean and healthy image ramen seems to have mysteriously acquired. The music is loud and rock n’roll, the walls are graffitied, and the ramen itself is packed full of fat. I sat down at one of the benches in the window, ordered an Asahi beer, and waited for Japan boy to turn up. He walked right past looking confused. I try to be patient with new Londoners, but really, it’s not that hard to find. Once he had found the door, we ordered another beer, pickles to start, and two tonkotsu ramens with chashu pork, 20 hour bone broth and extra spring onion.
He was impressed from the outset with a) the number of Japanese people in the restaurant, and b) how attractive all the girls were. He was less impressed with my chopstick skills. I argued that I was getting the food into my mouth, therefore job equals done. He was not convinced. The pickles were very good. Tangy, with distinct flavours and lots of interesting vegetables, and according to Japan boy very authentic in that they included traditional Korean ones which the Japanese regularly eat.
On to the ramen. The roasted pork was soft with a crisp skin, the broth was thick, greasy, and packed with flavour (clearly those 20 hours were well spent), the egg was soft with a runny yoke, the spring onions fresh and the noodles slurped up all the flavour from the broth. It was a comforting, soothing, fatty bowl of food that I could, if I didn’t care about my arteries, eat everyday. And Japan boy agreed (YES!)
After finishing, and just about to order another couple of beers, one of the guys working there came over and said he was ‘thinking of bringing over some sake. Would we like some?’ That would be yes. It was served in a beautiful bulbous blue bottle, and after a quick crash course in the etiquette of sake – you can never pour your own – it was delicious. Bone Daddies infuse the basic spirit themselves, this one was with pineapple and had a lovely mellow fruity flavour, much less harsh than I was expecting. It was also on the house, which is always good.
Japan boy text me the next day to say it was the best ramen he has ever had outside of Japan. Guess it passed the test then.
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When I first came to London less than three years ago I was wondering about the absence of pure ramen joints in the city. Having already taken Asia by storm it is still in its infancy in Europe compared to sushi. It was about time that London got its own ramen eateries and it happened 2012, not one but three: Shoryu, Tonkotsu and Bone Daddies. Yesterday I finally made it to the last one I haven’t tried yet: Bone Daddies. I must say that it has most character of the three ramen places. John Fogerty’s “Bad Moon Rising” was streaming in the room when I entered. On the wall was a collage of B&W photos of Japanese rockabillies, like those I saw in Harajuku when I was in Tokyo a few years ago. I don’t know how busy it usually is since I came late afternoon and didn’t need to wait for a seat. Tables are shared here as opposed to the other two ramen restaurants.
I had a bowl of Tonkotsu ramen. It came with two egg halves (from Clarence Court), spring onion, chashu pork, bamboo, bean sprouts topped with shaved ginger. A range of optional toppings can be found on the menu. The noodles had a good resistance and firmness. The broth was thick and very rich. The pork flavour in the broth doesn’t go unnoticed (boiled for 20 hours). While being a bit on the salty side it was nice. The egg has been marinated in soy sauce, and the flavour was quite pronounced. I think that with a broth this flavourful the egg can be a bit more neutral. They are boiled perfectly though. The shaved (fried?) ginger topping was a pleasant addition of sharpness.
I had many bowls of ramen in Japan a few years ago and noticed that it’s a highly individual thing how people want their ramen. Restaurants often let the customer to customize their ramen like firmness of the noodles and amount of oil in the broth. It would be nice to see this introduced eventually at Bone Daddies. A nice detail is that bibs are offered for messy people. The whole experience was good. This is a in-and-out place offering good food in a casual environment. In less than 30 min I was out on the street again continuing my day.
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Who knew ramen could taste so good?
This restaurant has been getting rave reviews from everyone so I knew that I had to try it out. I went on a Monday evening with a friend to avoid the huge queues that occur at the weekends.
On arrival we had to wait a while to be seated. However, this allowed me to observe the goings-on, which I always like to do! The atmosphere fits in well with its location in Soho - loud music, staff with colourfully decorated skin, and a unisex bathroom. Sharing tables also add to the relaxed vibe.
Our order was taken almost immediately after we were seated. I went for the T22, which is soy ramen with chicken in a chicken bone broth. My friend went for the Dipping Ramen. They arrived quickly and we soon tucked in. The broth was hot, seasoned well and accompanied by chicken that was tender and off the bone. The ramen was soft but not soggy, which is hard to achieve when it is soaked in liquid. Chillies, garlic cloves and soy sauce were provided on the window sill for us to add to our meal as we wished. Hairbands were also provided, which I think are meant for those of us who don't want to dip their hair in chicken broth...ingenious!
In conclusion, I think it is safe to say I will never be going to Wagamama again.
Delicious rich ramen broth. Good food, young crowd, very noisy. Food is all about boiled bones, great for foodies but only one veggie option.
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When you're heart broken nothing tastes good.
But Bone Daddies really knows how to soothe a wounded soul.
He know's exactly what to do to cheer you up.
A) he blasts classic rock at you, it's so loud that you have to raise your voice to be heard; and it's too loud to even hear yourself think. Perfect.
B) he feeds you a huge, stonking bowl of steaming tonkotsu ramen - everything tastes better when it's bad for you.
C) he takes care of you and offers you the largest bib I've ever laid eyes on; plus hairbands to tie your hair back. So, you can slurp your ramen with ease.
D) Bone Daddies is a restaurant for boisterous and loud friends. No need to throw your chopsticks at that cringey, amorous couple then.
What is Tonkotsu?
Tonkotsu ramen broth is typically thick & creamy - why? because it is made from marrow bones that have been slowly simmered to smithereens.
All the Tonkotsu ramen here comes with an Ajitsuke Tamago egg, bamboo shoots and bean sprouts.
Sex appeal
Tantanmen 2 - with tantanmen & chicken mince (chicken bone broth) £11
I found this one to be a little on the salty side, probably due to the chicken mince.
However despite that little hiccup, the noodles had that bite to them still, and the broth was thick and creamy. Oh so very slurp-able.
Tonkotsu Ramen - with spring onions & chashu pork (20hour pork bone broth) £11
Anything that states that it has been slowly simmering for over 20hours deserves to be marvelled at.
The broth was creamy, without being too heavy a balance that is difficult to get right.
This one was a real winner.
Soy Ramen - with mizuna, onion, nori, chashu pork (chicken bone broth) £9
Unlike it's brothers on the menu the Soy Ramen is the safe choice if you're a newbie to the ramen scene and don't like your broth to be uberly thick as is one of the lightest dish in the whole menu.
Despite being on the lighter side, Bone Daddies doesn't cheapen out on the flavour. So, ladies if you're on a date - maybe go for this one.
Tantanmen - with sesame, chilli, pork mince & bok choy (chicken bone broth) £11
This was an explosion of flavour, you can really taste the chicken notes in the broth and it had slow fiery burn to it courtesy of the chilli and peanuts, it is the thickest broth out of all the ramen I had on the menu.
So thick, that after you finish it you could probably use the broth as a glorified gravy over rice.
Yes, I really did want to do this.
But was only restrained because rice wasn't on the menu.
Don't look at me like that, you would have wanted to do the same.
Believe me.
YEAH-O-Meter
Out of all the tonkotsu ramen places I have been to Bone Daddies' ramen broth has to be the most thickest, and intensely flavoured.
Though, I found the ramen here a little on the salty side; but that is probably what makes it so more-ish.
Bone Daddies again conforms to the no reservation trend that London seems to love so much lately. So avoid at peak hours if you don't want to queue.
But let's face it, you're slightly intrigued as to why there's a continuous queue here.
Sooner or later you'll give in.
I did.
Yummeis
8/10 Yummeis
The queues are telling... Bone Daddies' bowls are deep and full of flavour, and their menu is easily customisable. I'll have an extra egg and a bonus shot of sweetcorn most times, but that's just me. The Tantaman is irresistible, the side dishes perfectly judged and the ever changing specials reliably tempting. One of my go-to places when showing off London to friends from beyond the M25.
Definitely one of the best places to get ramen in London. Also delicious side dishes,look out for the special ramen dish on the board as well. Great vibe, über relaxed x
The Food Connoisseur
+4.5
I remember just two years ago I was complaining about the lack of ramen shops available in London. I even asked Eatnoodleslovenoodles at the time, and he only seems to know of one place in London. Now ramen has been exploding the scene, Bone daddies were the second place I went to some time last year. The first attempt on a Friday night we saw queues all around the block. My friend and I just turned our backs and walked away to eat somewhere else. The following week on a Monday evening I managed to get seats within 15-20 mins by the window.
Ross Shonhan former head chef of Zuma and Nobu is behind bone daddies. The place is full of high stools, and I did found it a little claustrophobic sitting in between 4 people by the window.
Clearly you won’t be disappointed by what Bone Daddies have on offer, there’s 8 varieties of ramen to choose from. One being just a salad, no chicken broth, just pure vegetables and some meat, which my friend surprised me and ordered for his main course.
I ordered “Tonkotsu”, with no extra sides or starters; this was the night that would be remembered as the time we ate at 6 places in one evening.
When the ramen arrived, the first thing you notice is the rich, intense bold cream like broth, glossy with fat floating on top. I read somewhere the soup takes 20 hours to cook. It was so rich I failed to drink all the soup up, and gave me a sore throat the very next day, but it was all worth it.
The noodles had a nice springiness and bite, the pork and egg had a nice texture, although I prefer Tonkotsu eggs. The portion was great served in a large clay bowls. My friend loved his salad ramen, I had a bite and that too had rich flavours going on and he ate everything clean.
Japanese ramen bar - uncomfortable and noisy but lip- mockingly good. Very lad-y, hearty ramen bowls (you can even order an extra pipette of fat to add to your dish).
My favourite was the spicy Tantamen, and for a lighter meal, I loved the cold ramen salad (very refreshing dish).
The fried chicken is a definite, and the artichoke with yuzu kosho mayo, pickles and leaves with wafu dressing are also very good.
People wax lyrical about the soft shell crab but I found it too oily (heavy on the batter). No desserts - hmph - so head to Gelupo afterwards for a scoop of ice cream. NO
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Noodles and ramen are invading London, with at least four specialized venues within a 5 mins radius from Piccadilly. Walking into Bone Daddies was for me completely unintentional and one of the best serendipitous events happened to me recently.
I had been dreaming the whole morning to try the newest gastronomic residency at the Endurance in Soho, true Southern style fried chicken from Mother Clucker, when reality slapped me in the face with the pub being 'fully booked'.
Confused by the unusual idea of a pub serving fired chicken being fully booked, I turned around in desperate search of a valid alternative and stumbled upon Bone Daddies. A friend had recommended it to me the previous day and I decided it was worth a try.
The place is quite cool with high communal tables and stools, graffiti art on the walls and young and friendly staff, and the crowd is an eclectic mix of business people on a lunch break and Soho creatives.
We ordered two different kind of ramen, one with long-simmered pork bones stock and one with a chicken stock base, and both came beautifully presented with herbs, meat and poached eggs. They were both quite good and tasty, but our attention had been captured by something else.
The two suited men behind us were eating something incredibly greasy and succulent with their hands, something looking a lot like pork ribs. After inquiring about the off the menu starters, we ordered a portion of these Korean style barbecued 'pig bones', which came smothered in fruity Korean BBQ sauce and rolled in sesame seed. Words fail to describe the amazing taste of slightly charred pork falling off the bone into the delicious sweet and sour fruity sauce, accompanied by the nuttiness of sesame seeds. Korean fried guinea fowl with a similar sauce was off the menu as well, most probably worth a try.
All I can say is that I'll go back, and ramen will not be the reason.
Best ramen I've had in London. It's a tiny restaurant that gets packed quickly (especially on a weekend night), but the food is fantastic and pretty quick.
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Amazing Food and Service at Bone Daddies in Soho!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bone Daddies in Soho, and I must say it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The combination of excellent service and delicious food made for a memorable evening.
First and foremost, our server, Craig, was absolutely fantastic. He had a great sense of humor, engaged in friendly banter, and provided us with exceptional recommendations. Craig's presence made our dining experience even more enjoyable as he effortlessly attended to our needs, ensuring our glasses were never empty and our food arrived promptly.
Despite the restaurant being busy, we were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. The efficient management of the crowd added to the overall positive ambiance of the place.
Now, let's talk about the food! The margarita cocktail was a delightful addition to our meal, and it was recommended by Craig himself. It perfectly complemented the flavors of the dishes we ordered.
Speaking of which, the "Chill Chill Pork" dish was an absolute winner. The heat was just right, the portion size was generous, and the quality of the pork was outstanding. Each bite was a burst of deliciousness.
The Korean wings stole the show! They were undoubtedly some of the best wings I have ever tasted. The combination of crispy texture, perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness, made them an absolute delight for the taste buds. I highly recommend trying them!
One pleasant surprise was the variety of vegetarian options available. Although the menu may not initially appear to cater to vegetarians, Bone Daddies exceeded our expectations with their diverse selection of flavorful veggie dishes.
In conclusion, Bone Daddies in Soho deserves all the praise it receives. The exceptional service provided by Craig, the mouthwatering food, and the unexpectedly impressive vegetarian options all contributed to an outstanding dining experience. I will definitely be returning to this gem of a restaurant soon.
My friend recommended this Japanese ramen restaurant to me. It was my first time eating there, and the taste was good, but I can't say it was very authentic. It made me somewhat nostalgic for the Japanese ramen I've had in Asia.
The seating arrangement in the restaurant was a bit cramped, and as the weather started getting cold, I had to wear multiple layers of clothing. When entering the restaurant, I had to take off my coat, but there was no place to properly store my coat and bag while sitting on the high chair, which made me feel a bit awkward.
MUST TRY!!
Top 3 ramen i’ve had across Europe so far!
From the friendly service to the delicious food, the whole experience was on point!
Amar, the restaurant manager himself 🙏, served me and he was super sociable and made me immediately feel welcome as we discussed the menu and recommendations!
But the ramen truly is the crown jewel; it is soo tasty!! And I’ve grown up in south east asia so my reference point is fairly high 😉
While you are there, i highly recommend trying their Bao buns!! The fried chicken was my favorite, but they are all packed with flavors so you can’t go wrong 😋
Having been to Japan and also trying many ramen places in the UK this was one of the best ramen meals I've had.
I ordered the yuzu tonkatsu ramen and it was such a refreshing taste! I couldn't put my chopsticks down! It was very reasonably charged considering the location and huge portion size.
The service itself was okay, staff were friendly but it was packed full so I understand they were extremely busy.
The decor is nice but atmosphere is quiet loud since the seating is quite tightly packed in.
An extra touch which I'd never seen before was they provide hair ties for people and even bibs to ensure your clothes don't get messy.
10/10 would recommend highly.
My friend and I went to this restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and presentation of the food! The ramen I ordered was flavorful and aromatic, with the perfect balance of savory broth, tender noodles, and succulent meat. For my vegetarian friend, she ordered the vegetarian option, and she said it was tasty as well. We were not expecting anything so good that time, but we were wrong. This restaurant is highly recommended! The staff were excellent and pleasant as well. This restaurant exceeded our expectations in terms of food quality and presentation.
Absolute delicious ramen and sides for any person whether you like sweet or spicy or vegetarian or not. The broths are flavourful and soy egg perfectly boiled. We got both vegetarian and chicken ramen, and can recommend both, especially the tantanmen. I also highly recommend getting a bao, which are super fluffy.
The restaurant is lively and with a happy, energetic atmosphere. It is a bit small for the amount of people crammed in there, so you get bumped into and sit on stools. All in all, it is no big deal, especially when the waiters are nice, considerate and fun. Paola was a great waitress, but all the waiters really did a great job taking care of us.
Great atmosphere and fantastic ramen. Loved the Pork Ramen and the chicken ramen! If you want a lively fun place to go eat I always suggest this place! It’s amazing. G really helped us with ordering our food. They were incredible and really made us feel welcome here. Thank you!
In UK standard, i would give 4.5 star to the ramen. I tried the 2 ramen (pork soup and chicken soup), you can find every elements of Japanese ramen. It's really appreciated. Besides, the declaration inside are very nice, which makes me miss Japan a lot.
However,if you have tried ramen in Japan, you can taste the difference. Using an Asian standard, I will only give 3.5 star to the restaurant. I think the major difference is the soup / broth. It's delicious, but the broth is not concentrate enough. Overall speaking, he restaurant is quite nice and it's full of local people, which proved that the food quality is very well. But if you are a real ramen lover, it's preferred to try ramen at a restaurant run by Japanese.
We didn't really have time for lunch before our appointment, but when Noemie met us at the door, we explained we only had 15 minutes, and she and the kitchen team made it happen. She recommended what the kitchen could prepare most quickly, we ordered fast, and our food arrived pronto. It was absolutely delicious. The follow-up service and payment was great. I recommend allowing plenty of time to enjoy the ambience, which is what I'll do next time. But thank you Noemie, you made our speedy lunch experience a joy.
Ordered pork pork chilli ramen.
Quite special to see they really put a chilli in, with it slightly grilled, so u can add some extra grill and spicy.
Egg is perfectly cooked, with soy taste.
I requested hard noodles but i think it can be a little bit harder.
Pork broth can be a little bit stronger.
Overall 8/10
Extremely delicious and rich ramen. The black bone special with bone marrow is definitely worth a try. We had one of each side minus the wings and it was a feast fit for royalty. Somal and the other waiting staff provided top notch, efficient service. It was bustling for a Wednesday evening, with a lovely dining atmosphere. Would 100% recommend to a friend.
Honestly had a fan visit as I always do with Bone Daddies! Food was 10/10 no matter what you order tbh but highly recommend the Korean and buffalo wings! We had Paola looking after us and they were so helpful with sorting things out for us! I recommend getting here early as it does get super busy Cus it’s so popular!
Food is incredible, best ramen I've had in London. Marius was our server and he was fast and attentive. My girlfriend is vegetarian and we didn't specify when ordering. He got her another bowl and a margarita on the house! Truly amazing service, 10/10 would recommend.
Went on Friday at 9:30pm so expectedly was busy, but service was very nice. They have hair ties and bibs to use.
Upstairs can be very warm. The Korean wings were terrible, very tomato flavoured! Would recommend the Tantanmen chicken ramen and bao buns. A little pricey.
A nice variety of ramen and side dishes. I am allergic to eggs, which caused a significant challenge for our waitress Daisy. However, she took the responsibility, checked with the kitchen came back with follow-up questions, then back to the kitchen to ensure I was in good hands, all the while keeping a cheerful attitude and a laugh.
The food was very good, but to me, Daisy’s service lifted the experience to new heights. Thank you Daisy and keep up the good work!
Jon
Really enjoyed!
Their baos were divine (especially the Miso Aubergine), loved the vegan Spicy Miso Ramen, the broth was so flavourful!
Give their frozen margs a chance too 😉
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