Again, lovely food but seriously. The service here is continuously abysmal. Every single time we come here, the servers seem really ignorant of what their jobs are. We finished our starters and no one came to collect the dishes. The server then comes around with the mains and waits while we clear the table for her. Seriously, this is her job. Not ours. Then after we finish the mains, the plates just linger. Alongside the growing collection of empty beer and wine bottles. We end up piling them up on the edge of the table but no one collects them. People, your job isn't just too bring food. You need to take stuff away too. Management need to better train their staff. We ended up removing the optional service. Our waitress didn't even bother to ask why. Obviously, she just doesn't care!! read more

I've edited my review of Nanban because I feel they are worthy of 4 stars moreso than the 3 I originally gave them. I've been three times now, and I have a bit of a weird like for Nanban, in that I usually prefer more traditional Japanese style ramen, but I have still enjoyed the fusion style food offered at Nanban. I've tried the Kumamoto Pork ramen as well as the Miyazaki Chicken ramen. I liked the Kumamoto Pork more. I've also found that the Jamaican hot sauce offered on the tables actually complements the ramen very nicely with a sour and spicy kick! It is quite spicy though, so be careful to test it before adding too much into your soup. In terms of appetizers, I've tried the Salmon Kake-ae, the Beef Tataki, and the Electric Eel. The Salmon Kake-ae was fantastic, with a very nice citrus-y flavour. The Beef Tataki is quite good as well. The Electric Eel was probably my least favourite as it was the least flavourful and a little bland. Nanban is definitely non-traditional style ramen, but the fusion Japanese/Carribean style works well in my opinion. Service has been good the times that I have gone. All in all, I'll probably continue to visit Nanban when I feel like eating in the Brixton area. read more

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Excellent ramen. Comfortable setting. Friendly service. I came for the lunch special from 12-2:30 which is also available for happy hour from 5-6 on weekdays. £7 for a bowl of ramen + toppings sold separately. This worked out to be how much their normal ramen is but the best thing was customizing it for your preference. I didn't realize mine already came with half an egg when I ordered so I got a whole tea flavored egg which was delicious. The chili soaked bamboo shoots were very spicy but a nice addition to my non-spicy broth. I had the garlic tonkatsu broth which was full of umami and delightful garlic chips. Thin noodles cooked perfectly along with huge cuts of pork belly. Rich and flavorful. I had a peek at the cocktail menu which was very tempting. Loads of original cocktails with twists on original faves. The couple next to me each got their chicken karaage lunch special and the serves were huge, along with a big bowl of rice each and pickled vegetables. The ambiance was very lively and cozy at the same time. Nothing fancy but well cared for booths upstairs and tables downstairs along with the bar. I enjoyed the quick, friendly service. Although I don't live or work near here, it's definitely worth the time to commute and pay full price for an amazing bowl of ramen. read more

Nanban - Garlic tonkatsu with extra toppings - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Went there for their famous ramen, I got the leopard and I can't say I was disappointed ! Some of the best ramen I've had since my last trip to Japan. The broth was delicious, and the noodles nicely cooked. The staff was friendly, the place clean and overall we had a great time. Only thing was that our seats were somewhat uncomfortable to sit in but the food made up for it easily. Price wise, if you've got the chance it's better to go during the week as their ramen are about half cheaper than during the weekend. (12£50 for the cheapest ramen bowl). Would definitely go back to try out their deserts this time around. read more

Nanban - Leopard Ramen bowl - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Finally. I've been waiting patiently for Masterchef winner Tim Anderson to open his restaurant. After many rumours, he has finally brought his Japanese fare to Brixton Described as a ramen and izakaya place, the menu is divided into 7 ramen, a burger, a rice dish and 9 small plates. There are noticeable elements of Caribbean cooking in some of the dishes I chose the kumamoto ramen, which most resembled my favourite tonkotsu. For me, ramen is about the broth. Here, there is the satisfying richness that comes from long, patient simmering of pork bones but it had an odd thick consistency, almost like a roux had been mixed in to thicken the mixture. A shame as the rest of the bowl was exemplary I had some goat curry tsukumen (dipping) curry. Nice hot curry. Not suitable for tsukumen A grapefruit shichimi salad was refreshing but the portion was small So want to love this place but can't help feeling that Japanese food, especially ramen has moved on in London read more

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Nan, ban, thank you ma'am. Went into Nanban worrying that their vegetarian options were going to mug me off, like vegetarian options usually do. I was wrong though. Staff were friendly and the food came quickly. I also think the price was very decent considering the portion size and the quality of the food. I'll just do a quick run-through of the food I had: - Small plates: - Grapefruit Shichimi Salad - Grapefruity. Spicy. Decent. Yaki-Imo - Posh baked potato. Decent. Karashi Renkon Chips - Crisps out the packet. But decent. Large plate: - Mojiko Yaki-Curry - Delicious mess of rice, egg, Japanese curry sauce, melted cheese, and vegetables. Top notch. Only downside to the whole thing was - where's the soft-serve ice cream which they said they had on the online menu! Sort it out! read more

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Spontaneously dropped in this little izakaya (bar) style restaurant, downstairs that is, upstairs is more table seating and reservation needed. The different dishes looked very good, they are close to the market so expect fresh ingredients and changing menu. We really wanted to go for ramen but I am eager to try some of the other stuff like the lotus root chips, a curry or salad or even the Japanese burger, Sasebo. We had two types of ramen, a Miyazaki chicken broth classic and one with a DIY (Dip In Yourself) ramen in creamy sesame oil, garlic chips and burnt garlic oil sauce. Both were really really very good! They have one Japanese beer on draught, Kirin. I ordered an extra portion of noodles for 2£ because the sauce was too good. Nice atmosphere, good value for money, attentive staff, would definitely come back to try other dishes from their menu. Upstairs there are tables in some kind of carts, reservation is needed, which look like a fun way of seating for a small group of around 4 to 6. read more

Nanban - Upstairs seating in some kind of kart possible, reservations needed though - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

David Bowie is dead. DEAD. I need to go to Brixton. Now. I need music. I need comfort. I need a stiff drink. Now. So it was, on the worst of terrible days, that I found myself in Brixton and in need of nourishment - of more than one kind. I had already fought my way to front to see the mural and take in the messages and photos of love and sadness. I had visited the Ritzy's lovely sign "David Bowie, Our Brixton boy, RIP". It was cold and I was in a somber mood looking for comfort food. I recalled that Nanban was in Brixton, and that Nanban (or more specifically Master Chef Tim Anderson) had borne the most incredible and unique burgers I had ever tasted at the 2015 National Burger Day. I beelined for the restaurant, around the corner from Ritzy on Coldharbour Lane. I was welcomed by a friendly hostess and Bowie tunes (of course, of course!). I was invited to pick my own seat in the nearly empty upstairs area, and choose a stool by the big window overlooking the street below. The service was terrific. Helpful, attentive, quick and sweet (a very japanese take on hospitality and service in general). I love ramen but none of the five or so on the menu caught my fancy. I was here for that burger anyway: the Saesebo (£12 including fries). It had burnt garlic mayo, charred mince beef, lettuce, tomato, american cheese and a wonderful spicy sauce. A gin-fueled cocktail arrived (the Pink Lady, it was only ok), the Bowie tunes kept coming (thank god), other diners filled the empty seats (mostly couples and small groups), eventually my burger arrived. It was as delicious as I remembered. It was also super messy. The server thoughtfully brought more napkins, refilled our waters, asked if we were ok. On an existential level? Shattered. On a dining level? Just fine. We asked for the bill and she quickly returned so we could pay and be on our way in this crazy, Bowie-less world we now live in. Nanban was so, so good for me. It offered what I wanted and what I needed. I could go on, for a little while longer at least. read more

Nanban - The saesebo burger and the Pink Lady cocktail - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

It's pretty good! But there's a couple of things missing I can't quite put my finger on it. The menu changes regularly which is great. I love the idea of a salad that is market dependant and fresh. We got a Brussel sprout salad which was lovely and Christmassy but didn't really fit in with the other flavours and probably needed some more Asian kick. The soups are good but needing a bit more kick too. But beautifully presented. I had the seafood and veg with wasn't really that veg and but had 6 morsels of seafood and was pretty hearty. The best thing I have had yet was a trip and Mung bean salad/stirfry which was kind of similar to a pad Thai sans noodles. The veg curry has a big bit of melted cheese on it which took a bit of getting used too but was good for a hangover (and kind of reminded me of Uni mystery cooking days). Whine list is short but nice. Lots of craft beers to choose from. Lots of rice wine. I like all of the presentation and design of the menus, logo, book etc. The space itself could have been used a little more effectively but the details especially with the cork are beautiful. Best visited in pairs. read more

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Really great and interesting Japanese pub/street-food in Brixton. I came here to try Nanban's ramen as I'm always on the look out for new ramen in London.. And I am so glad I made the trip here because the food was really good! I chose the Kumamoto Pork Nanban - thin noodles in nose-to-tail pork broth with garlic chips, burnt garlic oil, pork Belly, tea pickled egg and pickled mustard greens. I'm so happy with it! Everything about this ramen satisfied me, especially the flavour of the broth and the pork meat... It was really, really delicious. I also had some sides of Yaki-Imo and Pomelo Chilli Crunch. And finally a dessert of Nanbanana - banana in miso black sugar butterscotch sauce with vanilla ice cream, kinako, walnuts, and crispy fried noodles. All of the food was really interesting, different, and... Delicious! The atmosphere of this restaurant is also really cool, look out for the Tanuki at the restaurant, so nice to see this in London. The service was also incredibly polite, there are even Japanese Cookbooks to read through if you go dine alone. You have HAVE to go here! read more

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It's been a long time coming but finally made it down to see Chef Tim Anderson's (ex master chef winner) fruition in South London for some Japanese soul food. Cold days call for hot soup. Ramen to be precise at Nanban for me. Curry Goat Tsukemen with dipping noddles. It was nice. Can't help but feel the noodles are not too my liking. Tasted like super noodles (sorry Tim). Maybe it's because the noodles are so thin and I prefer thicker udon like ones out of any but want keen on those. Sticking together as some points. The sauce dip was nice. Not as rich as I expected but nice all the same. That (hidden) tea pickled egg inside the broth though. Wow, loved that. Turned up for lunch first thing when opening on a cold day and it was empty but I saw people coming in about 1pm onwards. It's a much bigger space inside than you realise and has a nice upstairs seating area. I prefer looking out onto street on albeit some wooden stools (that were fine to sit on). Special mention to the karaage chicken. One of the most moist juiciest I've had in London to date. Get those for sure. So good I forgot to add or dip them in the species ribman yuzu hot sauce that I was admiring as I waited to be served! Gutted. read more

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Nanban is renowned for their Kyushu ramen and izakaya dishes collaborating with ingredients that can be sourced in Brixton market. Their menu seems to occupy very unqiue and creative with dishes that I have personally never seen before with a few fusions from the western cuisine. Decor is pretty rustic with small influences from the Japanese ramen bars like an open kitchen and stools across a long stretch communal table downstairs. Upstairs is more modern and quirky with open booths on wheels as well as bar style dining. The restaurant itself pulls in a lot of natural lighting outside making giving it a very nice and light space to dine in Personally I found service quite aggressive. The staff Eddie upstairs said he was not allowed to serve us the food unless I put the phone down. At first I thought he was joking but looking at his stance and how he still wouldn't put our food down, I realised he was serious. Chicken trotters. A very new dish to experience of deep fried deboned chicken feet. It had a very satisfying bite being crispy and hollow inside. The batter was very light and greaseless which shows skill. Just a shame there was too much teriyaki sauce on it which became slightly overpowering. However a welcome blob of mayonnaise to ease the flavour a little and add a layer of creaminess Salmon kaka-ae-Vinegar-cured salmon with daikon, carrot, and cucumber in a miso-sesame dressing. As lovely as the texture was with the fresh chunks of buttery salmon and thin slivers of pickled vegetables, the flavours were too strong and overwhelming. It was not necessary to drown the dish in the miso-ponzu sesame sauce as sometimes a little bit goes a long way to allow the over flavours to shine. The dish became very sharp and sour. A wasted potential. Brixton market salad of the day was blanched asparagus in sesame sauce. I think this dish would have benefit more if the sesame sauce was poured over the asparagus to give flavour. With the asparagus being thin and sauce runny, it was almost impossible to dip it in the sesame and for it to cling on. They could have least cut the asparagus in half so it fit in the plate. Flavours were good though with the sesame sauce being sweet and nutty and flavours balanced. Asparagus were fresh and sweet, topped nicely with roasted sesame seeds. Jackfruit Kara-age. I almost mistaken this for chicken but staff confirmed it was definitely jackfruit. It had the same meaty, fleshy texture as chicken. Even has individual strands that you can pull away like chicken. It was incredible. Nice balanced savoury peppery seasoning and light crudity batter. It came with a nice sweet honey miso mayonnaise too for dipping and to aid it with moisture Curry Goat tsukemen. The curry itself was mediocre, somewhat lacking depth and umami. It did have sufficient spices with lovely chunks of lamb that were incredibly soft from stewing in the curry. I found it better when I poured the noodles in the broth as they were very clumped together being washed in cold water and not loosened afterwards. Also the curry itself was not rich enough to add flavour purely by dipping. However poured in together it the flavours were more apparent as I was able to take more of the curry broth on the spoon and the noodles became wet and bouncy again. Scotch bonnet-pickled bamboo shoots were given to add spice and by doing so, aided the complexity of the flavours in the dish through its hot and sour notes. Kumamoto ramen. This was far too salty. I don't know whether it was the pickled mustard greens or salt itself but it became too overpowering I had to pour a glass of water in it before it became edible. Because of that I found it hard to judge the pork broth itself as it became weak along with the garlic from the burnt garlic oil. Although I did like how creamy it was. Eggs were nicely marinated in soy and tea, with the yolk rich and yolky. Pork belly slices were incredibly bouncy and juicy, being quite fatty they did a lot in giving the dish flavour when eaten with it. Noodles were high in quality, thin and bouncy too. Just shame about the salty broth which managed to ruin the whole dish as its what ramen is all about in the end. I was really upset with Nanban, maybe because I entered with really high expectations. Their dishes are well thought out but sadly they aren't executed well mainly due to over seasoning and over use of sauces. Ingredients are of high quality and are wasted by drowning it in other flavours. Nanban was so much better when it was still a pop up in a pub but sadly quality has gone down since. Probably catering for the more western palates with their choice of menu and saltier dishes read more

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Ive been a Tim Anderson fan since his first day on Masterchef and can't even believe it took me this long to try Nanban. We went for pre-concert dinner and they have a pretty good happy hour our meal came down to 57£ with food and booze so for London this is a bargain! To the food: Fried chicken feet: Chicken feet are not meant to be fried, it just crispy skin really but it was well complimented by the japanese mayo. I however still think they are better steamed but good effort. The fries: strangely they were quite addictive, not sure if what was on it but it really give it a nice kick (I think it was some sort of chicken powder). Nice but would be better if serve with something along the lines of a Japanese mayo and not the regular bottles mayo and ketchup. To the mains: My friend had the kumamoto pork ramen and she really enjoyed it (I didnt try ) I had the dipping ramen called Leopard and it was just delicious. I didnt expect I would like the large noodles but they were cooked perfectly and the chili-sesame pork broth was simply perfect!!! Also the tea pickled egg is soooo delicious, one of the best I ve had with ramen. The happy hour is a good deal if you like to have a few drinks without having to break the piggy bank! I would definitely comeback!!!! read more

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Disclaimer: This review is solely based on the food (creativity, taste, presentation), as I've not set foot in the restaurant itself since the negative experience I had there when Nanban first opened. That said, I feel that was harsh and the place was new and likely didn't have their shizz together, hence the update. Nanban makes my favorite ramen in London, full stop. Not the most traditional, or cheapest - but the most mouth-wateringly delicious, rich and succulent stuff I've ever tasted. The one simply known as "The Leopard" consisting of "chilli-sesame pork broth with burnt garlic oil, pork belly, scotch bonnet pickled bamboo shoots, garlic chips, Parmesan, and tea pickled egg"?! Seriously, that's tough to beat, and it's just one of many truly intense and inventive ramen combos they've got going on. So yeah, Nanban have now stolen my palette and are a frequent deliveroo option for me. Maybe I'll try booking again and see if they can grab my heart next time. read more

Soup base was way too salty and the noodles slightly overcooked. The "angry birds" chicken wings were tasty and they served the drumette piece of the wing making it a bit easier to eat. Service was friendly though pieces of our order were forgotten. I would say for proper ramen, there are loads of better places. But in the area for a pan Asian menu, this place is not too bad. read more

Fusion is what you get here-and fused well, it is. Soba, hot and cold, fresh tempura from the Brixton Market. The service by Italians is superior, the ambience is multi-everything you can think of, and the pear sake worth staying over for another day. Lovely. read more

A really good spot to get some Japanese food alongside quality beers. The food itself is eclectic, tasty and well executed. The beer list, too, is eclectic, reflecting the preferences of the restaurant's founder, Tim Anderson, and featuring a few beers made specially for or in collaboration with the restaurant (from Pressure Drop and Wild Beer Co.), along with Rochefort, Siren and Kirin. The venue itself is very clean and linear. The staff is friendly and on top of their game. The value is, overall, very good. I would highly recommend a visit to this place if you're looking for a good meal accompanied by a nice beer. read more

I initially wanted to give it two stars but their small plates and the fact that my expectations were perhaps a bit too high redeemed them. We went to Nanban for a friend's birthday (not a huge thing, only 6 of us). We arrived at 8 sharp to get our table (we hade a reservation) and were prompty seated. That's however the only thing that happened quickly throughout the whole night... and the place was not full or anything. I think they don't assign tables to waiters/waitresses? In any case a first person came to take our drinks orders and them 2 minutes later another one. Same when it came to ordering food - we said we were not ready just yet (the menu's quite big!) and one minute later another waitress came and asked us if we were ready to order. So we tried to hurry and pick our food and three of us ended up ordering the same thing haha. We ordered 6 small plates as starters/appetizers to go with our drinks and they were very good. The mushrooms with ponzu butter, the eel, the chicken karage - yum! It's £13.50 for the classic set of three small plates and £15.50 for the special set. OK price in my opinion, they are fairly original and well executed. But then the mains arrived... My lazy goat tsukemen was subpar to say the least :( I am a huge ramen fan so was extremely excited to try these. The broth was spicy enough but not very flavourful. And a bit too greasy for my taste (I don't mind a bit of grease but that was just too much). One of our friends got the Leopard tsukemen and after waiting politely for his broth to arrive (we were pretty sure it was coming because who would serve you noodles and no broth for tsukemen?) we started to eat and had to ask for it again... Good thing he's not a slow eater. His dish was OK but they were a little bit too enthusiastic with the burnt garlic oil. It's very strong so very easily overpowering... A friend had the chicken burger, which as apparently nice! Maybe we just shouldn't have ordered ramen. We had ordered more drinks just when we started our mains, but they came when we had already finished them... For 6 people our bill was around £145 with drinks - again it's OK and I didn't mind paying that price for the small dishes but the quality of the mains made us cringe a little. All in all it wasn't a horrible experience, it was OK, we still had fun, but the service was not very nice and our mains were disappointing. I think I was expecting a bit too much from this place. The decor is nice though and it's very well located, and I see that they have a cheap lunch menu with more basic ramen - so it might be better to try then... Oh and it has Free Wi-Fi by the way - password is at the bottom of the menu! read more

Nanban - Lazy goat tsukemen - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

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This is an incredible restaurant. The staff are lovely, the atmosphere is nice, and the food is delicious, an interesting fusion of Caribbean and Japanese. We had the Lazy Goat Ramen and the Yaki-Udon, both were generous portions and very very flavorful. The ramen was maybe the best of ever eaten. We will definitely be coming back and trying out the rest of the menu. read more

Holy Sh*t!!! This place is 10 Stars.. If your in the Brixton area, please do your taste buds a favor and take them to Nanban. Created by MasterChef Tim Anderson, this place specializes in Japanese soul food. Nanban has a lot of options (very very vegan friendly too) from apps, ramen, main dishes and more. Recommend getting one the small plates sampler, as it gives you a little bit Of everything. The small plates we tried were tempura Mackerel (excellent and drizzled w/a delish balsamic sauce) that was bought right across the street from the Brixton Market), Some fried plantains w/curry sauce and the very delicious KFJ, which I believe stands for Kentucky Fried Jackfruit. Yes, jackfruit, and I swear you will believe it was chicken your eating as you literally cannot taste the difference. I was blow away by this one, it looked like lightly breaded chicken nuggets, but it was jackfruit, just made to perfection. For our entrees, we got the Angry Birds, which were chicken wings that are nice/spicy and chips (steak fries). Also tried the fried rice for our entree which had: prawns, bacon, and salmon roe on top; this plate had so much flavor, but it all blends well and is a nice balance with the wings as the rice is not spicy. Cool ambience inside and played very cool soul music the whole night, which we loved. This is a food lovers paradise! read more

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A fantastic addition to the Brixton foodie scene. It's a limited menu, but everything on it is done really well. Fantastic ramen, with amazing tea-stained eggs, awesomely creative starters and just really satisfying overall. Come here for a relaxed foray into Japanese izakaya cuisine, with some global influences. There are home classics from Japan (some version of noodles with roe), as well as stuff we would know better in the UK (ramen, kaarage, eel). The chef has travelled and worked all over Japan, and you might even recognise him from Masterchef! It's a great spot - friendly staff who always find you a spot, give good recommendations, a selection of sake / beers / cocktails and some brilliant food to boot. A welcome addition to Brixton! read more

Excellent little Japanese pop-up restaurant with a really convivial atmosphere and delicious food. The ramen is excellent and and all the starters original and tasty. Also tried their Japanese-inspired burger which is delicious. Have been there 4 times and not disappoints once - really happy that this place opened up on our doorstep. Even bought the chef's cookbook! read more

The lazy goat ramen is phenomenal. Worth travelling from around London for. Amazing swing soul music tops it off. Great spot, I'll be back.

Brixton is fast becoming my favourite place to dine in London. Today I went to Nanban, restaurant of former MasterChef winner Tim Anderson serving up "barbaric" Japanese food with more than a little influence from its Caribbean Brixton surroundings. I ordered two things: - Lazy Goat with added Onsen egg - Ackee & saltfish korokke The ackee & saltfish korokke arrived first, a breaded croquette with chunks of saltfish and a dark tangy sauce drizzled on top. I have a mixed opinion on saltfish but the potato, ackee and sauce gave this enough balance to avoid being overpowering. The portion is also well judged because as a starter this had the potential to be a tad filling. Shortly after polishing off the korokke the main event arrived. Without hesitation, the Lazy Goat was one of the best bowls of ramen I've ever had. In one dish this tells you everything that Nanban is about. Ramen and a lot of Japanese food in general is about subtlety and the enjoyment of gentle flavours. Nanban's mission is to take the method and ideals of Japanese cuisine and inject some added soul from other lands. There is so much flavour going on: spiciness, sourness, a slight bittersweet caramelisation from the shallots and a delicious rich umami flavour from the tea pickled egg. I'm not the biggest fan of bamboo shoots but the ones here soaked in some sort of scotch bonnet marinade were wonderful. The goat is cooked to perfection with the right amount of chew, my only suggestion is that perhaps a touch more fat would have made this the tiniest bit better. Also worth noting is that there is relatively little broth but it isn't missed. It's far from being a traditional ramen but is a delicate reminder for today's world that collaboration between different cultures can produce great things. Couldn't recommend the ramen dish more. read more

Very nice food, reasonably priced, discretionary service charge, tables are too close to each other and feels a bit suffocating. There is additional seating upstairs which seems more comfortable. They have some kind of happy hour and the food menu is quite good. Only three starts because of the lack of space and the close proximity between tables read more

Offensively stingy portions, exorbitant prices, broth that leaves your mouth feeling like you've quaffed a tube of vaseline and a spiel about the special 'Cypriot potatoes', which it turns out are just regular potatoes, but which you pay £4 for half of one. Slip on some salmon chinos, embrace gentrification and give your bank account the clean out the good people at Nanban seem to think it needs. read more

Finally made it here for dinner this evening. Made it in for 7 and managed to get a seat at the bar quite quickly. Pluses: Overall I would say I enjoyed my Miyazaki ramen, particularly the noodles, the bbq chicken and the tea eggs, and would say that the ramen was taste-wise overall the best that I've had in London to date. There's a good shochu/sake selection and some interesting seasonal dishes on the menu (reindeer/turkey ramen... intriguing...). My fellow diner got the vegetable curry and thankfully the kitchen was also able to add in chicken for a bit more substance, it looked quite tasty Minuses: 1) Service was friendly but more than a bit disorganized. After the meal the hostess asked if we wanted both the 1 dessert item being served, which turned out to be a pricy coconut mochi ice cream, and beer, which raised question marks in my mind. 2) Low fullness/price ratio - there should be an option for a 'large size ramen' 3) Also the bottles of shochu were quite dear... for example IIRC a bottle of 'Kurokirishima' , the internet tells me that same bottle is sold in the store in Japan for less than a tenner... even taking into account import and transport costs the Japanese grocery in Brewer St. sells the same bottle for something in the less than £30 IIRC in the restaurant it was northward of £50 3) odd condiments for a ramen shop. There was black pepper available on the table, but no chili oil, sesame grinder, or garlic etc. I didn't ask to see if they were available but will do so next time Anyways, there is still more to explore on the menu here so I will have to try back again at some point, especially with it being in South London, but for now 3 stars... read more

My partner and I went to Nanban with some hardcore ramen cravings to take care of. We both got their special deal of £6 weekday Ramen. It was a triple garlicy goodness. I love me some garlic and this dish sure did deliver. The broth was filled with meaty flavour. We added pork to the dish as well, melt in your mouth yummmmmm. Can't wait for another trip back to Brixton for more Ramen. Wait for a cold day and sit upstairs next to the window, good people watching spot. read more

Really good food generally but ... Found plastic wrap in one of the dishes which I nearly ate so kind of ruined it for me. So it's a good try but come on hygiene. read more