We enjoyed the Ippudo ramen in London for our last meal. Their service was friendly and the WiFi is on the table small glass drink menu. The tonkotsu broth was flavorful and generous! read more

Service: 6/10 Food:8/10 Portion size: medium Wait time: no wait on a weekday for dinner Service was okay. The place is small and only has two waiters but they are constantly busy. We had to ask for water. And then when it came ti the bill we had a wait a bit. This is a chain. I have now eaten it in Japan, New York, California and now here. Obviously Japan is the best one. But it was good considering. It was very nice and warm during November since that's where I am from! read more

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One night after sightseeing and wandering around, my sister and I decided we needed to grab some dinner before heading back to our hotel. We happened to be at an underground station so we just got off to venture out. Not far from the underground station we stumbled upon Ippudo. I had seen it on Yelp while walking and the pictures looked good. We walked inside and a waitress greeted us. She informed us there were no tables but we could sit at the bar since there were two stools left. We decided to sit and we ordered some tap water. She brought us some menus and we looked that over. The menu isn't incredibly large but they do have a nice selection of choices. I am a bit of a ramen snob and really only like tonkatsu broth. I like it creamy and well-seasoned but not overly salty. Luckily they had tonkatsu on the menu as their signature soup base so I went with a variety of it. We placed our orders and sat and watched as the chef prepared bowls of soup. It was interesting to watch and made the time pass by. When we got our ramen it was nice and warm, not too hot, so we were able to eat it right away. I got the pork in mine and it was very good. The broth was tasty and had a nice light flavor. The prices are fair, the food is very good and the service is good and it is nice and close to the underground station. I would easily recommend, if you can get a seat. There were a few people who got turned away while we were dining because they had no tables or stools available. read more

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If you are looking for a quick ramen fix and don't care about the authentic taste/flavour of ramen, then this place is for you! Many things to dislike about this joint... Broth (3/5) - mediocre at best... lacked flavour and didn't have the richness that you expect from pork bone soup Egg (1/5) - overcooked and cold... was not runny at all and costs an extra 2 gbp Noodles (3/5) - too firm for my taste... nor did it pick up any of the flavours from the soup (maybe cause there wasn't any to begin with...) Overall, 15.75 gbp for a bowl of mediocre ramen is a no bueno for me... it's strategically placed in the financial district area to target people that want a quick fix and don't mind paying a premium for it. For foodies out there, pass and keep looking for a better ramen place! read more

Ippudo - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Tasty broth, my husband says it is the best ramen broth he has ever had! Get the egg, it is well worth it as an added to any of their ramen options. The female chef is an artisan- it was great to sit at the bar and work her magic. All in all a great experience! read more

Ippudo - Delicious Spicy Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Good ramen. The pork was melt in your mouth and fatty. The broth was really rich and flavourful. The egg was perfect. The noodles were average and medium firmness was still really firm. I'll have to ask for soft next time. read more

We were the first customers before crowd. However 2 tables were served before us. The waitress said cooking appetizers took time. But the other table ordered appetizer as well. This is not the Ippudo we enjoyed at Japan. Very disappointed. read more

Service - 1 star (was awful) Food 3.5 stars (average at best) Came here during my London visit as I was craving noodles and this was right next to my hotel. Ordered the #1 as well as pork buns. The noodles were al dente and the soup was not bad but the pork was not very flavorful and too fatty. Same goes for the pork buns which came with one thin slice of pork. Compared to The Ippudo in NY, the pork here lacks in flavor and quantity. Service was absolutely awful. It took us over twenty minutes to get our water after we reminded them three times and they had such an attitude about it as well. The wait time between the pork bun and the ramen was incredibly long as well even though the restaurant was only half full. There's no excuse for such crappy service when there's barely anyone in the restaurant! read more

Ippudo - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

I've been to Ippudo SF and Ippudo NY, and this Ippudo London just does not compare at all. The ramen was pretty mediocre - maybe by London standards it's okay, but if you're used to legit ramen in the US, I would advise against coming here. I had the akamaru miso ramen; I found the noodles very unsatisfactory and not as firm as I'd have liked (I ordered them "firm"). The broth was also not as rich and flavorful as I would expect for ramen, and the chashu I got was dry and not melt-in-your-mouth succulence. They did offer fresh garlic cloves and a garlic press, which was a plus (none of the other Ippudo's did this). There was no line and only one other occupied table when we got there. I thought we had gotten lucky since I've always had to wait at all the Ippudo's in the states, but.. I guess there's a reason why there are no lines, heh. I'd skip this if you're a seasoned ramen consumer and used to legit ramen (I really don't know what the ramen standard is in the UK and this got pretty high reviews so maybe it's good by UK standards, but I'm wary to call it good by US standards at least). read more

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This is my favourite location in London. Tucked away with minimal seating helps secure this as an authentic ramen bar, reminiscent of my time in Japan. You may not even know it was a chain with its subtle ambiance. We were warmly greeted upon arrival, given our choice of the bar or table seating, as they were not too busy this early time of night. We chose the bar, to watch the action. Inviting aromas of their broths soothed us in the short time we had to wait for our dishes. I had the Akamaru Tamago, a rich, sensual broth with strong garlic flavour. Noodles were cooked to order, hard with the right level of al dente. Pork was tender and the egg was flavourful. My companion had the more subtle dish of Shiromaru, still holding its own in the umami department. Such a wonderful dining experience. Quick and friendly service made this a great start to the evening. They will be seeing me again. read more

Ippudo - Brilliant! - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Overall, it's decent for a chain ramen joint. You can find them all over the world now and they still have a decent broth. That being said, it was pricey for what it was and I'm biased as I like thicker noodles. read more

Ippudo is LIFE. No other ramen can even compare. It's made my life better & ruined it all at the same time because I live in Texas and can't eat it anytime I want. I always get the spicy vegetarian ramen. Be prepared to have your entire face feel like it's on fire, but also not care because it's so good. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Ippudo - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Three Words: Veggie. Spicey. Ramen. The ultimate in comfort food, tasty wholesome broth, veggies, fried tofu, hard noodle and spicy miso. The Mrs and I were in deep conversation walking out of embankment station and we both stopped in our tracks when we saw the Ippudo sign up Villiars Street. We've been to the other Ippudos in London but hadn't gone for a long while since they stopped doing the Veggie Ramen we fell in love with the first visit. We rushed to have a look at the menu which was very meaty - a huge disappointment following our initial excitement - but the Mrs popped in and they had a separate menu with two Veggie Ramens! There's a bar for solo diners and a few bigger tables further back of this little Ippudo. The staff were welcoming us as we walked through the door and were exceptionally attentive and friendly. This little Ippudo has a much more relaxed and canteen style that it's other sites in Canary Wharf and Central St Giles. Again I think the menu is a little more limited than it's bigger sites, but it's still a great selection and perfect when you know what you want! I couldn't stop telling the waiter to make sure the menu outside has the veggie options because we were about to walk on by. We ordered two of the Spicy Veggie Ramen with soy milk broth and spicy miso (but there is also one without spicy miso and with mushrooms) and some Japanese pickles. The pickles were fresh and light and a perfect accompaniment to a hot broth. At £13.50 you get a generous bowl of Ramen goodness filled with lush fresh veggies and perfectly cooked noodles. I can honestly say it's soo good I walked around the rest of the evening with a ramen baby belly and a big smile on my face. It's such a welcome addition to that part of town I regularly visit. I'm excited about being a regular but also very scared because it's quite a small space it'll be hard to get in to certian times. Great staff, great food, great location and perfect Veggie Ramen. read more

Ippudo - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

I'm a die-hard Ippudo fan, so just take this review with a grain of salt. As a New Yorker, I visit the two NYC locations pretty frequently and although I eat other ramen, Ippudo is always the best. So, on my short trip to London after getting soaked in the rain, nothing sounded better than a warm bowl of the akamaru Modern and it certainly delivered. This is the smallest Ippudo I've seen, more in line with a regular ramen shop than an Ippudo, but honestly it lived up to the standard I've grown so accustomed to and the service was great. No complaints at all. read more

Arriving in London jet lagged and all, we found the famous Ippudo Restaurant to our amazement surprise. We have been looking for a Ramen place as delicious as this like the ones they have in Tokyo Japan. The broth is amazing, you can't tell that it is pork flavor as it is clean tasting rather than being porky musk taste. The noodles must be ordered as FIRM or VERY FIRM to give it an Aldente like consistency. What a treasure we found here in London. London people, you are lucky. read more

We spotted ippudo ramen on the way to the visit all the tourisy spots!!! This is a small shop, kitchen right at the front and seating at the back, bathroom was in the basement. We both order different type of ippudo ramen! Love the Tonkotsu and noodles were done in perfection! Everything is awesome! Portion is small and I could have ordered an extra noodles on the side but I drank up all the soup!!! Ippudo never fails!!!! No matter where you go! I have tried New York City ippudo, Tokyo and Hong Kong and now England!!! They are allll excellent!!! read more

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No ramen no life! There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of ramen on a cold day. We were in London for vacation, and it is way too cold for this girl from Texas. This is the first ramen shop when we left the tube, and I just needed a bowl of soup to warm my soul, so off we go. They serve pretty authentic Hakata style ramen. Surprising thing is, despite being in London, a super diverse city, most of their staff is Japanese. Definitely a good sign when looking for authentic ramen. The staff was super nice and I get to chat with them for a bit before we order and feast. The place is a bit small but if you sit by the bar you can watch the ramen action. I like seeing where my food has been, so that was great. And the kitchen area is warm, a nice plus on a cold day. My boyfriend and I both enjoyed our ramen, will definitely come back next time we're in London. read more

Had a good ramen there, very filling and delicious. Never had a proper ramen before so I ordered Akamai ramen and was very satisfied with my choice. Service was also good. I wish it was served to the table at the same time as my friends. Nevertheless, it was quick and tasty lunch. read more

Ippudo - Ramen Near Me - London, XGL

Poor customer services, soup base very salty. They charged us same price as the menu even one of the most important item is running out (paid same price for the ramen without egg). Not recommend to anyone especially for visitors. read more

Went on my own after a 9h flight at 4pm on a Friday. The place was almost empty and they have lots of windows to see the daylight, perfect for jet lag. They gave me a bar seat in front of a dark wall. When I requested to go in the larger area in the back to be able to see daylight, they said "it's only for 2 people there", even if literally the place was almost empty. They were not flexible, so I left. I've been at least 20 times to ippudo in the past. That'll be my last! read more

I'm a huge fan of Ippudo NY, so I was very excited to randomly find Ippudo while wandering the streets of London!! Equally delicious, and service is excellent too. Thanks and will drop by again when back in London! read more

Fast, easy, and good. Ramen is nice and hearty. Gyoza and fried chicken bites are great starters.

So far, best ramen I've had in London! I had the spicy tonkatsu with soft boiled egg, and it was absolutely perfect. I wanted to order another round but it was already so filling I didn't have any more room! read more

Don't let the authentic ramen bar feel fool you, the food they serve here is far from quality. We waited around 15 minutes before our server finally came to take our order. He returned 10 minutes later and told us he would wipe down the table which was sticky and gross (he never did). 15 minutes later he told us that he had forgotten to put in our order. We were understanding, as the place was pretty busy at the time (for whatever reason). Later he came back and told us that in fact they had ran out of the item we had ordered (wow). I would have been satisfied if they had given us at least a 50% discount, but instead they offered to comp our drinks and service fee. Really?? I had to convince the manager to give us a meager 20% percent discount. Talk about hospitality! Thanks a lot, last time I trust a ramen bar staffed by almost all Caucasians in a tourist trap of a neighborhood. read more

the food were good overall. One server was extremely bad, bad service and bad attitudes he was surprised that 4 of us ordered 3 noodles but we also ordered couples sake. He was only bad manner to our table not others. we ordered more food after and another server served us, the new one was very nice. Not a good experience overall. read more

Outstanding Ramen! We took a friend who doesn't like ramen and she said 'give it a 5'! The sommelier chose a fabulous Italian Red. The food was great we recommend choosing a ramen with the garlic oil. read more

I'm vegetarian and generally find Japanese food doesn't lend itself well to that type of diet. As such, I've felt I've always missed out on Ramen, but at Ippudo I got to see what all the fuss was about. Everything from the broth to the noodles was delicious and layered with texture and flavor. Was the perfect treat on a cold, wet, blustery London day :) Will definitely revisit whenever I'm back in town next. read more

Really authentic ramen and gyoza... thought I was in Tokyo! I highly recommend you give it a shot.

Fast service. Very accommodating to our kids. Food was delicious. We had a Katsu and 3 ramens. All great. Better choice than options on other side of river near the eye. Just over the Thames. Recommend for fair prices, good food, and friendly, prompt service. read more