I was starved after what felt like the longest day ever . We stopped here because it was fast, or so we thought . I think service out here is just slow in general but the servers literally helped everyone first before coming to us . Lost a star. The young girl couldn't explain the menu items and that actually turned me off . However, The food, once received was good. It worked for what we needed. I would come back here if I needed to . read more

Bone Daddies - Tonkotsu Ramen and duck bao - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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So delicious! The staff are friendly and our waitress gave some good recommendations based on broth preference and spiciness. I ended up having the Buffalo Ramen and Chicken Katsu Bao - the portion size was perfect for lunch. read more

Ordered take out. Very yummy and exactly what we needed after spending the prior evening out. The fried chicken and wings were INCREDIBLE! Just wish the Tonkotsu ramen had a tad more flavor but was still really good. read more

Really enjoyed my dinner here a few nights ago. Meal was cooked fresh (took about 10-15 minutes to come out) and I enjoyed my sake while I waited. Both waiters stopped check how my meal was and I loved it. I'll definitely be here again. read more

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Did not expect to find a ramen shop on top of a Whole Foods, but what a pleasant surprise. I ordered 3 Bird Wontomen (which is a seasonal Festive Specials item) and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think they cooked the noodles wrong, though, because my first few bites were clumped together. The wontons were great. A little gamey but expected as they were filled with meat from pheasant, duck, and turkey. I loved how they put a dollop of chili garlic butter that melted/crumbled into the soup. Oh, and the broth has sake in it. Don't know if I've ever had broth with sake in it. I wonder if it helps to make the pulled duck less gamey. The wait staff is very nice. They have an Italian gal and I think a French gal who are super friendly. read more

Bone Daddies - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

This is a nice little ramen spot above Whole Foods. I've had the Tonkotsu ramen on a few occasions and it's delicious. The broth is thick and flavourful. Add a beer with the meal and you're set! The restaurant is inviting, but can be a bit loud depending on what time you visit. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Having been to a few locations, this one is just average. Great view of the street to people watch but there was something lacking in the generally good bowl of ramen. It's a bit hard to be rock'n'roll when you are located in a Whole Foods' food court but they still retained their loud music. Service was a bit touch and go. Lacked much vibe or energy. The food was decent. I had the seasonal garlic tantanmen. Pork chasu, minced pork, some spice, egg, bok choy and bamboo shoots. Broth was flavourful but didn't taste like it had been brewing for hours. Overall it's a good bowl of noodles, however I prefer the Soho location, which gives you more bang for your buck. read more

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This place is good. On our first night in London, we came to this place (upstairs of wholefoods just like others said). The server we had seemed a little out of it but was quite hilarious as a result. He was super attentive and repeated stuff we said. Anyway, ramen is quite legit. Nice full broth. Hair tie jar is REAL. We wondered if they're new or used.... Korean spicy chicken was good. The beans were good too. A bowl of ramen runs 11-14 pounds. There are bathrom (toilets) closeby, which for the American in me... was appreciated. Tap water in Europe is just a weird thing. In Spain several places refused to serve tap water... maybe one way to make extra money but I guess it's just not cultural. read more

I was quite surprised to discover an entire food court above whole foods in our quest for bone daddies. The current spell of weather has me constantly seeking out soup and ramen kind of eateries. After a trip to the design museum, was trying to find a place for early dinner and "nearby" search on yelp, revealed bone daddies that I had previously bookmarked. While it is set in a food court, bone daddies has its own space for diners, so once you enter, you do get a restaurant feel. We arrived early around 6:30, but there were already a few tables occupied with people sharing small plates and drinks from their extensive menu. We settled on a jasmine tea and carrot orange juice respectively (alcohol detox diet is on, otherwise I would have loved to try some of the exciting sakes on the menu) The table had an array of condiments - spicy chilli paste (vegetarian, no shrimp, yay for me), sesame seeds, garlic marinated vinegar. The lady kindly got us some extra chilli oil when I asked for my ramen to be spicy. They also offered hair ties (elastic bands) and plastic bibs. Such a thoughtful gesture for eating ramen. He had, had a late lunch and didn't want a main course, but I was really hungry. So we settled for multiple small plates and one main. The fried chicken went well with wasabi mayo dip that accompanied the chicken summer roll. I do think the fried chicken deserved the dip more than the roll. The chilli pork bao was lovely, but I was surprised to only receive one piece (a previous picture on this group may have skewed my expectations) It was large, so we cut it in half to share. The pickled shiitake was perfect for what I wanted (cutting the viscous texture of the tonkotsu ramen) The ramen was perfect. I liked the lower proportion of noodles to veggies. And I had ordered extra mushrooms and pork. While I prefer a higher proportion of protein and veg to carb, I have to admit that I could have enjoyed a lot more of the noodles (you have the option to order extra) They were really good. The little mochi ice cream balls were perfect. Not too sweet, just a hint of sweetness. I tried the yuzu, hazelnut and chocolate & despite being a chocoholic, I have to say the yuzu & hazelnut were much preferred. I now know where I'm going for dinner anytime I'm on Kensington high street in the evenings. There's so much more in the starters menu that I want to try and I love their version of the tonkotsu ramen. read more

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I got the spicy pork ramen and yuzu lychee juice. The broth of the pork ramen was very tasty, might be a tiny bit salty depends on your preference on taste. I think it was a little smaller than I expected. There are some handy ramen eating tools on the table, like hair ties and aprons. They also have fresh cloves of garlic and a garlic press on the table, it added a great flavor to my ramen. The juice was amazing, very refreshing and perfect on the sweetness. Great location because you can shop at Whole Foods after you eat and there are many places to shop around on the same street. read more

Bone Daddies - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

I've been waiting to try Bone Daddies for awhile... so when the chance presented itself, I was pretty excited. This location is located on the top floor of Whole Foods amidst it's food hall. I was greeted quickly and seated quickly... which is a good thing given it was about 2:30 p.m. so they weren't super busy. Because I was starving, I quickly ordered a bowl of edamame with sea salt. The edamame was satisfying...not really much to say. I ordered the Yuzu Tonkatsu Ramen as well as a Pink Grapefruit Cooler. As a pregnant woman, I appreciate the mocktails a lot more since I've given up Diet Coke (the addiction is real!) and water is sometimes a bit boring. The Pink Grapefruit Cooler was delicious and that is probably the one thing I would go back for. The ramen... the good parts: the fried pork and the texture of the noodles. However, that's kind of where it ends. There I didn't have much fried pork in my bowl and of course that was the thing I enjoyed the most about the ramen. There were also not enough noodles or veg in the ramen... I didn't know it was possible to have ramen and still go away hungry. The broth didn't have much flavour which resulted in me taking some of the sea salt off of the edamame to add to the broth and adding some chilli oil to help it along. There were barely any beansprouts or bamboo. I also asked for no egg because I've gone off them with the pregnancy, but the egg was right in the middle of the bowl. I fished it out and managed not to lose my appetite, but the waiter came over to check how things were and asked if everything was ok because she noticed I took the egg out. I said that I had ordered it without the egg and she said, 'oh right....' No sorry or anything. It is a good thing that I'm not allergic. She also tried to clear away my dishes as I was still eating... never try to take away food from a hungry pregnant woman. Never. To be fair, you shouldn't try to take away food from anyone while they are still eating. Overall, I don't know if my expectations were too high or if the restaurant was having an off day... or if that is what it is like generally... but there are better places in London to get ramen. read more

One word... A M A Z I N G So good. The wings some of the best I've ever had. The ramen. The crab. The pork bun. The service is outstanding. Cocktails are good as well. The vibe is simple and clean with great music playing. read more

I've been to the Bone Daddies in Soho and have to say that I prefer this one in Whole Foods as it's more spacious, has better seating and the music isn't blaring so loud as they have it at the Soho branch. It's definitely more family friendly too I'd say. The Soho branch can get very busy especially in the evenings and you may need to wait outside. Not sure how busy the Whole Foods store gets as we came for lunch but if you have to wait, at least you're not standing outside! It's also great that the menu here is a mix of Bone Daddies and Flesh & Buns and includes hirata buns. I had the T22 chicken ramen which has a rich broth full of flavour. You also can't go wrong with the tonkotsu ramen too. Would recommend this place. read more

Bone Daddies - Fried chicken hirata buns - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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This ramen joint is situated up on the 2nd floor of Whole Foods in High Street Kensington, which we discovered unexpectedly. The food and service was great! Very attentive and we were able to get our orders rather quickly as well. We had ordered the T22 and the yuzu tonkotsu ramen, which we both thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert we had the green tea mochi ice cream. The consistency of the mochi was just right: soft, thin and chewy just the way I like it! Interesting tip: each table has a container filled with hair ties, so if you need one they got one ready for you. How cool is that!? Worth trying! I'll be making another trip for sure. read more

Bone Daddies - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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This one is going to be short & sweet - another branch of the wonderful Bone Daddies located in Soho (check out my review - I called it the best ramen in town!). This branch is the same - quality of food & offering is outstanding. Venue itself is much else interesting or exciting as the Soho branch, as its location on top floor of Wholefoods. However, great to have one of these in this area. Also worth adding that personally I don't really there's a lot of good food options in High St Ken (without robbing the bank of course) so this is fabulous! read more

I'm obsessed with bone daddies. The mushroom ramen is what I will always get. That was because it was the one veggie based one but since I started coming they also have a tofu curry ramen. I found that to be a tad too spicy and the broth didn't have as rich or deep of flavour as the mushroom. The tofu curry had padron peppers which are nice and also deep fried tofu- super heavy and delicious but overall not as good. The mushroom ramen dish has mushroom butter (still don't know what that is), mushrooms, an egg, pak choi, tofu, asparagus and noodles. I love the noodles and the broth. It's the best ramen I've had in London and maybe ever but I'm still deciding that. ;) read more

Bone Daddies - Mushroom ramen. Amazing - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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One of the best ramens I've had! We both ordered the yuzu tonkotzu ramen which was stellar. The broth was insanely thick and meaty and umami. The yuzu variation has fried pork belly and bean sprouts which both added a great crunch to the ramen. The noodles were much thinner than I expected - more like spaghettini than other ramen I've had but were still very delicious. The restaurant is in a food hall above Whole Foods (enter through the front of Whole Foods and don't walk round the back like the map took us!). The small details provided on the table really made it an interesting experience - plastic bibs for the splashes, chilli oil and hair ties! Would highly recommend if you're chasing a ramen fix! read more

Not good. I am a big fan of ramen and was in the mood for a nice hot bowl after a transatlantic flight. I was surprised to find a ramen restaurant in the food court located above Whole Foods. Hurried upstairs and ordered the tonkatsu ramen but I was very disappointed. The broth was watery and tasteless. It was also only slightly warm. The char siu lacked any flavor. The ramen noodles were over cooked and limp not springy. Overall all some of the worst ramen I have eaten except for the packaged variety which comes with the "flavor" packet. The service however was very good. Needless to say I would not return and could not recommend. read more

The food was great, it was well done. The beer was served in a cold glass, which was watered down on the sides to stop bubbles escaping, so the bubbles ensured oxygenation of the taste experience and so a fuller flavour. The food had full flavours and was cooked to perfection and with great skill. However the restaurant area was understaffed, or one person was working and the other appeared to he but was not effective. The effort to get service undermined the experience and the atmosphere to such a degree, I may not bother or want to come back again. The front of house lady did all she could, but that did not reduce the suffering and frustration of the experience. read more

Bone Daddies - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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Ok ramen, broth was a tad oily. Eggs were done right though. Lots of ramen eating equipment a nice touch, hair bands , aprons/bibs garlick press. Went for the chicken wings as a starter, over done the sauce in my opinion - probably should have asked for that to be on the side read more

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This place was a welcome surprise on the second floor of a Whole Foods Market, but the ramen wasn't as awesome as I'd hoped. They had one option on the menu that sounded INCREDIBLE but they were inexplicably out of a main ingredient, so I had to go with a mushroom ramen instead. It was good but overall the taste wasn't very strong. But their fresh squeezed juice combinations were INCREDIBLE, and they managed to have a surprising amount of atmosphere squeezed in such a small space. read more

Bone Daddies - Mushroom ramen & fresh squeezed juice. - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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The food is pretty great, the pork gyoza was divine, and I wish I was only reviewing the food however a restaurant is more than food. There's a lot to be desired from the service. We were seated and we order and that's were things got wrong. I ordered the dyoza mad pork bun. My friends got all of their order but my bun never arrived. We were finished eating and no sign of the bun so I asked about it. After another 15 minute wait still no bun another waitress came around to take our empty plates (I only had one in front of me) and I pointed at it and said I never got my bun. Some more waiting and I asked again and I was asked if I was sure I didn't get because they were sure I did. How since they just took my one and only tiny plate? Where do they think the bun was? Also don't argue with the client. Well I did get the bun 25min after my friends finish eating. There was no apology and I paid for my bun. And was asked again while paying if I was sure I didn't get it to begin with. It should have been takes off my bill. I should have been given an apology. Very badly handled situation. A simple mistake that could've been fixed quickly and without questions. read more

Bone Daddies is one of my favourite ramen in London! Been going for more than one year now. I think the quality is a bit lower now since they open more outlets, but it is still good, and I think better than Tonkotsu or Shoyru. This branch in Whole Foods is the best one I recommend to go, because there is no queue. Simple as that! They also have a bigger menu. The fried chicken bun is very nice, and is nicely mixed with kimchi mayo. The IP Tonkotsu is current favourite one because the broth is so thick and rich, and it is a little bit spicy giving it extra flavour. Only problem after eating here is that you feel very full and bloated, because everything is quite salty. But ramen is supposed to be rich and salty of course read more

Bone Daddies - IP Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

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Ramen is a common comfort food, re-kindling memories of student hall kitchens, oblongs of dried noodles and sachets of MSG. London has come a long way from that kind of ramen thankfully. So ramen specialists, Bone Daddies, have been highly successful and are almost a mini-chain in London. Can their standards be maintained? LFM is glad to report that the ramen served in the High St Kensington branch is spot on. The 20 hour pork broth was rich and luscious. The cherry on the top, or in this case, a deep fried soft shell crab, perfected the dish. LFM also sampled the Korean deep fried chicken wings starter which was satisfying and tasty although we've had better elsewhere with a less 'industrial' taste. The restaurant is based in the top floor food court of Whole Foods which gives it a rather casual vibe. This is perfect for bringing the little ones with high chairs available and plenty of room for buggies. Nice (and slightly odd) touches were the additions on the table of bibs, hair ties and garlic crushers. Extremely happy with this opening in SW London and hurrah, no need to trek into central London with the bulky buggy for that ramen fix. https://londonfoodiemama.wordpress.com/ read more

I go to Bone Daddies Soho often - I am pork-averse and they make an all chicken ramen which I really like. I tried the Kensington location and was very disappointed. The broth was cold, underseasoned, noodles were undercooked (very firm - esp when compared w Peter St. location), chicken was dry, the egg was sliced 80/20 and ice cold (instead of cut 50/50 so you had two delicious bites of yolky creaminess),and my chicken karaage arrived after having finished my ramen. Decided not to post a review because I like the Soho location and rather, send an email to management. Their reply completely ignored my negative experience, bar the broth which they said couldn't have been underseasoned because (a) its made in a central kitchen, and (b) people in the past have complained of it being overly salty. I fail to see why (a) a central kitchen is more consistent than any other kitchen, and (b) why, if at some point it was deemed overly salty, why this time it couldn't be undersalted? They ignored mentioning the noodles, shredded chicken, karaage, egg, and said I should have voiced my opinion at the time if I had an issue. I mean, yes, had I wanted to spend more time waiting, and complaining (which is not very enjoyable) I could've done so, but I thought a very considerate letter to the company was a very good alternative option (esp. because I was extremely complimentary towards the Soho location). I did not ask for anything and did not want a refund. The service was polite - but frankly -- if your side dish comes after your main its a bit difficult to say it was up to par (I asked for the chicken at the same time as the ramen, not before, as I enjoy dipping it in the broth). Very very poor customer service from Bone Daddies HQ. It would've been extremely easy to just reply - oh you poor dear, I'm so glad you had a bad experience and will talk to our staff - I was sending it to them so they knew anyhow. The reviews are bad on Yelp, and other sites so maybe listen to constructive criticism rather than be a dick about it. All said and done, I'll still happily goto BD Soho because it's very very good. read more

Ok folks, at the time of my review here the ranking for the place sits at 3 stars. Let's calm down - this is clearly a 4-star establishment, but happens to be in a food court...which we all knew before sitting down for a meal. Let's not pretend that it's a super-staffed stand-alone in the centre of Soho and rank on that basis. No, the service is not the fastest. And yes, the food is nearly the same as the Soho sister shop. And no, the ambiance will not impress you in any way, shape, or form. So with expectations properly established and judging food and the restaurant experience - meaning that which I would expect for being in a food court - this restaurant is solid. The ramen is fantastic, as it is at the primary shop, but potentially a bit more hastily prepared - 4.5 / 5. The service is not great, but can't fault it too much as it's food court - 3.5 / 5. The ambiance is GOOD for being in a food court - much better than if we had gone anywhere else on the floor - 4 / 5. Overall - 4 / 5. Enjoy the fact that good ramen has FINALLY come to the west side of London! And if you really love the ramen, take a break from criticising it on the basis of being in a food court so that it actually sticks around for a while. read more

I have great memories of this place. Yes it is located in a Food Court, but a very spacious and bright food court and if you are lucky enough to get a seat on a stool by the window (I always ask for it), you might like it the same as it's Soho Branch. They both have something different to offer which I appreciate. My favourite ramen is the new one with softshell crab which is so thick and salty but because of the fish stock, it just goes perfect with the taste of the sea. If I have a starter, I can never finish my ramen (even when in group) but I would still recommend getting soft buns or brussel sprouts (which are way more amazing than I though just from the sound of it). read more

I was not expecting to find a great ramen restaurant in a Whole Foods! The pork pork chili ramen was delicious and so were the mocktails. Will definitely go back! read more

I have enjoyed afew meals here, this time we enjoyed some starters to share, tapas style. Soft shell crab was excellent, crispy, flavourful with a lovely dip. Kataki beef was very nice, if a little pricey for the 5 slices. Pork and truffle gyoza were very nice too and the salmon buns were excellent, I would prefer my salmon rarer but it was medium well anyway and I'm just fussy. Overall I found the starters well executed and interesting. Service was better this time too. read more

Ok, so best part is the charming and solicitous service disarmingly from two Italian waitresses! Granted the restaurant was not even a third full. I only ordered one dish, the Tantamen Ramen. My hopes were up when my waitress warned me that it was very spicy and was I sure I wanted to order it! Boy was I disappointed when within 2 minutes appeared a medium size bowl with a thick layer of reddish oil on top and a murky creamy broth underneath. Inside the bowl, 1 bok choy leaf, 1 small spinach leaf, some ground pork, 1 whole boiled egg sliced in two with slightly runny egg yolks and a small portion of noodles. Null points for presentation but as they say it is all about the taste. What a let down! First the soup tasted tepid warm, most unusual for ramen which should be served piping hot. Second the broth tasted like a thickened sickly peanut sauce. Don't ever recall ever having anything remotely like that in Japan. Third and most disconcertingly it tasted bland; where was the promised spice! I suspect the peanut/sesame sauce/broth neutralized any attempt at spicing this dish up. To add insult to injury, I turned to the chili oil jar on the table to liven up the dish. It was bland too! Or maybe it just tasted bland since my mouth was still coated with broth!. So all I ended up doing was adding oil to an already oily dish. Lastly, the ramen noodles were overcooked and unappetizing to eat as they had formed into a sticky blob and sunk to the bottom of the bowl. All in all this particular dish is a disaster and particularly poor value for £11. read more

The long awaited opening at Whole Foods (WF) in Kensington has arrived. I have to say I was a fan of the restaurant layout being a bit closed off compared to the other venues at WF. When we seated I was impressed by the table setups which included the essentials: soup spoons, sauces, chop sticks, napkins, oh and hair ties for the ladies. The menu was simple and has a bit of something for everyone. We went with a salmon yuzu starter and then went with a regular ramen and a spicy ramen both turned out delicious. I have to say the broth was a bit rich for my taste but I found the added egg that was soft boiled in soy was a nice touch of added flavor. Since they have just opened I give it a pass, I am sure they will have time to perfect it like their other locations. read more

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My first take on ramen in London. I absolutely love ramen and I am fortunate to live in LA where they serve awesome ramen! Now back to bone daddies, I have to say that this was a really disappointing experience... 1. the ip tonkutsu was so salty it was almost inedible. I have never had such salty ramen in my life... Horrible 2. Same goes w the croquettes... Very salty 3. Carrot and ginger juice... Absolutely delicious! However for the price charged, I was hoping to get more juice than ice... Didn't expect to see an iceberg floating in a sip of juice. read more

Nice service, but underwhelming ramen. Super salty and very low on chicken. Overall a decent meal, but for the price I would've expected more meat/larger portion in general. read more

Bone Daddies - T22 ramen bowl, 11/15 - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Really cute, retro setup. Nice for a quick, casual meal. Yuzu cocktail was kinda gross. The Karaage was amazing. The ramen was decent - wouldn't say it was good. read more

Really big fan of their ramen here, but on a 2nd visit with a friend their chicken ramen proved underwhelming, and their fried chicken buns were disappointing to say the least (a VERY far cry from Bao/Yum Bun). Come for the ramen (and preferably the tonkotsu one), and I'd recommend that's about it! read more

Indeed great ramen .... However their Soho location is much better. Personally I think the desicion to open inside a whole foods is a mayor fuckup from a branding standpoint. Then, from a product perspective I've sat 2 times here and both times my dish has been cold. The pretentious staff does not help at all.... They have no idea what customer service is about. Sad to see a good restaurant sacrificing product quality for (lame) expansion. read more

Craving ramen on a recent trip to London I discovered this amazing spot right on top of a Whole Foods on the High Street in Kensington. The space itself is clean, modern and utilitarian, and looks built so that you're there to focus on your ramen. I started with some of their handmade gyoza and they were plump and delicious, although I like them a little hotter than the temperature at which they were served. But the real star here is the ramen, and the April special of "Duckkotsu" ramen was just a fantastic treat - I've never had anything like it. What an innovation! Made from duck broth and featuring both crispy and confit duck as well as a duck egg from Clarence Court, the Duckkotsu felt like a real once in a lifetime treat. I'm sure all of the other ramen was equally memorable, but I hope Bone Daddies decides to make the Duckkotsu a permanent fixture on their menu - there's probably nothing like it anywhere else. read more

Not bad but not as good as I imagined. The ramen is ok, while the Korean chicken wing is a little bit weird but worth to try, coz you may hate it at the beginning but like it at the end. The Service is good and location is convenient. read more

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Great Ramen! Their pork broth and their meat is very fresh and tasty. I loved that they had bibs for people to use and HAIR TIES! Seriously? Life savers. the server was very attentive and sweet. Will definitely be returning before I leave London. read more

Extremely disappointed with this new branch of Bone Daddies, Given that I am big fan of original outlet in soho. Ramens seemed rather old, with flavors not very well matched. Disappointed. read more