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3.5 stars rounded up to 4. My first encounter with tonkatsu ramen! Back in the states, I normally have ramen with pieces of pork belly, but the tonkatsu was a great substitute - tender, plump, and the right balance of fried but non-greasy. The white miso soup did the job of satiating that ramen craving you get when you feel under the weather. The broth was 2 ingredients away from that umami kick, however. Moreover, the BBQ pork buns were on point! The sticky buns are wrapped around sweet and tangy BBQ on a bed of lettuce and offer great textural contrasts.
The noodles themselves were nothing short of disappointing for me as they seemed too tough (almost rubbery) and certainly not praise-worthy. The soup/broth on the other hand was flavoursome and worth drinking up. The eggs are nicely cooked such that the egg white is cooked through and yet the yolk is soft but at £2.50 for one that seems unnecessarily pricey. The presentation of the food is good; simple yet succeeding in looking modern and sleek. There is an open kitchen enclosed in a see-through area at the centre of the restaurant and both chefs and waiters are smartly dressed. All in all, I feel Shoryu is not really exceptional but a decent enough offering if you happen to fancy some soup ramen and you're in its vicinity.
OMG, when their caption says "it's in our bones", they really mean it! Their pork broth is amazing and this is the best ramen you can get. It is a good size as well, so you do not feel short-changed and lacking. For a £1 more, I went for the Kotteri Hakata Tonkotsu ramen, an even richer, thicker, meatier tonkotsu broth, with the double nitamago egg, topped with char siu barbecue pork belly (belly pork is so much nicer), kikurage mushrooms, spring onion, sesame, ginger, and nori seaweed. Really satisfying. For drinks, I tried the Kirin Frozen, which is served in a chilled glass with a -5 degrees frozen whipped top. Very refreshing. They were very busy on a Friday night. We could not get a booking until 9pm and people were still coming in after that and still queuing after we left! There's a great buzz at this branch. The service is efficient and quick, friendly and welcoming too. The staff seems to enjoy what they are doing and this gives off a great atmosphere. No sulky, overstretched and stressed staff here. Only one gripe, prices in the City are slightly dearer than in the West End. Shame on Shoryu, absorb the higher running costs in the City, so prices are the same across all branches in London.
Shoryu is a happening ramen spot. It's quite large compared to most but always busy and for good reason. I enjoyed the ramen selection to choose from along with other sides that can easily turn into a huge meal. If you order just the bowl of ramen, it is enough to feed a hungry post-workout person without any extra toppings. I chose their signature Shoryu Ganso dish which had the traditional tonkatsu broth that when compared with my dining partner's thicker version was barely noticeable. Both were tasty! There are also free accoutrements to spice up your dish including grating your own garlic. The service could use some improvement. Although they were extremely busy and we were very patient, it took a long time for them to take our order and then to bring our drinks. They also stuffed up my tea order, having wanted the pearl milk tea I received instead a teapot of jasmine with a side of milk. Not sure if they need more training on their drink menu. However for what it's worth the food and ambiance was excellent! I would visit one of their locations again.
There are ramen bars aplenty in London right now, and it's hard to tell which is the best. There is, afterall, no clear winner from what I've seen from various reviews and people have wildly different opinions on this! Shoryu is one that crops up quite often, and given that they now have several branches, I came into this one with my brother for a quick dinner while I was in the area. First thing to say - it is not quick AT ALL. The service here is painfully slow! It took over 25 minutes for the waitress to get our order, and the drinks took so long to arrive I considered just walking upto the bar directly and picking it up from there. We ordered a few skewers to start which were plain average. Nothing special, but not terrible either. Given the price I'd probably steer clear, but I think they do a decent deal with skewers and a pint which may appeal to some! But the ramen? Ooooooo the ramen! Rich, almost creamy and with a brilliantly soft boiled egg! I tried the original Shoryu and the Curry Ramen, and the curry ramen wins hands down. It's far more punchy and flavoursome, and packs a real punch. Overall I'd happily come back to Shoryu again, despite the slow service. You can book a table, the ramen is amazing (though not quite the best in London), and they have a brilliant reward card which has a Gold level which I'm seriously considering aiming for! But beware! For the price, the bowls are a little on the smaller side for portions, the skewers aren't really worth ordering, and the service is super slow. But - there aren't many places in the area that can take bookings, and Shoryu is one of them! book book book!
Having had an unintentional hiatus from Asian food, it was time to get back in the saddle. When my Senior Chica, Valentina, recommended we try out Shoryu, a Japanese additional to behind Liverpool Street station - I was up for it. Located across central London and the city, Shoryu is from the folk behind Japan Centre. The clue is in the name in terms of what they offer here. Ramen is their speciality, more specifically tonkotsu which is a rich 12-hour pork broth ramen with char siu, barbecue pork belly, nitamago egg, kikurage mushroom, spring onion, sesame and nori seaweed. That said, they do offer variations on this dish with seafood, chicken and veggie. We booked a table and it was lucky we did. Whilst when we arrived, they had no record of the table, our greeter did manage to secure us a table - so full marks for the recovery. The tables of two next to each other on the left hand side as you come in, can be a little bit cramped. Be careful when getting up that you don't knock over cutlery, elbow someone's head or even worse, spread their food across the floor. The staff whiz around the room with confidence and the chefs in the open plan kitchen smile as they cook up their Asian fare. Our waiter came to the table and as an Italian he took an instant liking to Valentina (who is Italian). They chatted away in their lingo, which was great as it gave me time to familiarise myself with the menu. I have not had ramen before. In fact, most of the items on the menu where a little alien to me aside from the sashimi. For dinner we opted to go for some starters and had buns (a first for me). Valentina had the soy marinated chicken karaage and a tiger prawn tempura, I opted for the wagyu beef. When they arrived they were a lot bigger than we thought it would be. A slight fear set in as we had to get through mains. We both like the filling and we liked the buns, however there could have been less of it. Valentina thought it was slightly chewier than she was used to, I had nothing to compare it too. For our main courses, I had the black cod misoyaki which was absolutely gorgeous. Delicately cooked and subtly marinated in soy, this literally melted in my mouth. Talk about foodgasm, this word was invented to describe this dish. I also had a side order of the kaisen enoki butter which was essentially mushroom stir-fried in butter. It was really not much to look at, but a nice light side. Yes, I know we were in a Ramen place, so why didn't we have the Ramen. Hold up, Valentina went for the signature dish and had the Kotteri Hakata Tonkotsu which was a richer, thicker and meatier broth with double nitamago egg. She loved it. I was so impressed watching her tackle this dish, as for what is essentially a soup, you think it won't fill you up. This Ramen brimming with all its goodness, was a force to be reckoned with. I ended my meal with an espresso to try and alleviate the fullness. We left that place very happy and totally bloated (in a good way). Amazing food, huge portions, knowledgeable and efficient service. 5 stars!
Went there twice Loved the fact that they ask you for what firmness you want the noodles to be. Curry ramen was creative and loved the broth and Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) as a topping. Their signature Tonkotsu ramen was also good. But I thought the portion was really small. (Curry ramen was fine, portion wise). You pay London price tho. About $20 USD per bowl..!
From Kyoto to Sendai, San Francisco to London and Paris, I've been on a lifelong mission to find the perfect bowl of ramen. I'll admit that I'm a bit of a ramen snob. I've witnessed the massive improvements to the London ramen scene over the past decade and I'd say Shoryu is probably the best in London. My mouth waters every time I think about the rich garlicky tonkotsu broth and noodles cooked to perfection. And you can't serve ramen without also having good gyoza--Shoryu's is spot on. The filling is juicy on the inside and the skin is nice and crisp on the outside. Highly recommend adding to your list of ramen places to try!
Service was good - our waitress was friendly but didn't quite understand what I was saying, which was a shame considering the service charge. I liked that most staff could speak fluent Japanese though. Food was decent quality. I probably won't go back simply because there wasn't much (in terms of ramen) to offer for people who don't eat pork.
I love ramen and finding somewhere good in London is tough. After trying several shops I found this place near my office for a dinner date. I ordered their special ramen, along with a cocktail and salmon sashimi to start. The sashimi was a bit disappointing, too warm. The cocktail was so full of ice that it was finished in a few sips, so really not worth getting. I really enjoyed the ramen, really filling for such a small bowl. But the prices I found were overall way too expensive, though the service was good and having outdoor seating is a nice option for the summer. So not sure if I would come but unless there's a lunch special and I would just stick to the ramen.
Very tasty ramen, cute atmosphere. Since I moved to London, I was in search for some actual quality and authentic Japanese food shops. The ramen here is one of the best I've had, so much better than ramen Wagamama offers, which should not be as popular as it is. The flavor is very rich and the ramen noodles are cooked to a good firmness. The atmosphere is very cute and Japanese themed. Service is mediocre, servers get their job done. I recommend you visit Shoryu if you are a fan of ramen.
This is truly real Japanese ramen place enough to compete if this go to Tokyo though I am not sure if it already had gone or not. What impressed me was nice soup with deep broth and well balanced noodle. Grilled pork is to be improved though. Bun was nice as well.
Solid ramen place. Can understand why they are listed in the Michelin guide. The thin noodles have a great texture, and the broth is deep. It's a bit pricey for ramen, but you're paying for quality you know will be delivered. They have multiple locations in London, so it's easy to get your authentic ramen fix at shoryu. read more
9 months ago
There's quite a few locations and I would say overall this place isn't bad but not my favorite. The ramen was flavorful but lacking some spice overall. The service was alright and we had to basically ask them to come back. The restraint overall is very casual and can be a bit busy at times. read more
2 years ago
Delicious! My first time in London, and from most restaurant reviews I wasn't expecting much from the Japanese cuisine here. And because Im from LA, I'd say Ive had some of the best ramen and have higher standards. This place is really good, completely wowed me and my whole family. read more
4 years ago
We enjoyed our ramen, edamame and the seaweed salad as well as the sake flight on a cold night. The staff was friendly and helpful and gave us some recommendations. The place is small but walk ins are welcome. read more
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. My first encounter with tonkatsu ramen! Back in the states, I normally have ramen with pieces of pork belly, but the tonkatsu was a great substitute - tender, plump, and the right balance of fried but non-greasy. The white miso soup did the job of satiating that ramen craving you get when you feel under the weather. The broth was 2 ingredients away from that umami kick, however. Moreover, the BBQ pork buns were on point! The sticky buns are wrapped around sweet and tangy BBQ on a bed of lettuce and offer great textural contrasts. read more
The noodles themselves were nothing short of disappointing for me as they seemed too tough (almost rubbery) and certainly not praise-worthy. The soup/broth on the other hand was flavoursome and worth drinking up. The eggs are nicely cooked such that the egg white is cooked through and yet the yolk is soft but at £2.50 for one that seems unnecessarily pricey. The presentation of the food is good; simple yet succeeding in looking modern and sleek. There is an open kitchen enclosed in a see-through area at the centre of the restaurant and both chefs and waiters are smartly dressed. All in all, I feel Shoryu is not really exceptional but a decent enough offering if you happen to fancy some soup ramen and you're in its vicinity. read more
OMG, when their caption says "it's in our bones", they really mean it! Their pork broth is amazing and this is the best ramen you can get. It is a good size as well, so you do not feel short-changed and lacking. For a £1 more, I went for the Kotteri Hakata Tonkotsu ramen, an even richer, thicker, meatier tonkotsu broth, with the double nitamago egg, topped with char siu barbecue pork belly (belly pork is so much nicer), kikurage mushrooms, spring onion, sesame, ginger, and nori seaweed. Really satisfying. For drinks, I tried the Kirin Frozen, which is served in a chilled glass with a -5 degrees frozen whipped top. Very refreshing. They were very busy on a Friday night. We could not get a booking until 9pm and people were still coming in after that and still queuing after we left! There's a great buzz at this branch. The service is efficient and quick, friendly and welcoming too. The staff seems to enjoy what they are doing and this gives off a great atmosphere. No sulky, overstretched and stressed staff here. Only one gripe, prices in the City are slightly dearer than in the West End. Shame on Shoryu, absorb the higher running costs in the City, so prices are the same across all branches in London. read more
10 years ago
Shoryu is a happening ramen spot. It's quite large compared to most but always busy and for good reason. I enjoyed the ramen selection to choose from along with other sides that can easily turn into a huge meal. If you order just the bowl of ramen, it is enough to feed a hungry post-workout person without any extra toppings. I chose their signature Shoryu Ganso dish which had the traditional tonkatsu broth that when compared with my dining partner's thicker version was barely noticeable. Both were tasty! There are also free accoutrements to spice up your dish including grating your own garlic. The service could use some improvement. Although they were extremely busy and we were very patient, it took a long time for them to take our order and then to bring our drinks. They also stuffed up my tea order, having wanted the pearl milk tea I received instead a teapot of jasmine with a side of milk. Not sure if they need more training on their drink menu. However for what it's worth the food and ambiance was excellent! I would visit one of their locations again. read more
There are ramen bars aplenty in London right now, and it's hard to tell which is the best. There is, afterall, no clear winner from what I've seen from various reviews and people have wildly different opinions on this! Shoryu is one that crops up quite often, and given that they now have several branches, I came into this one with my brother for a quick dinner while I was in the area. First thing to say - it is not quick AT ALL. The service here is painfully slow! It took over 25 minutes for the waitress to get our order, and the drinks took so long to arrive I considered just walking upto the bar directly and picking it up from there. We ordered a few skewers to start which were plain average. Nothing special, but not terrible either. Given the price I'd probably steer clear, but I think they do a decent deal with skewers and a pint which may appeal to some! But the ramen? Ooooooo the ramen! Rich, almost creamy and with a brilliantly soft boiled egg! I tried the original Shoryu and the Curry Ramen, and the curry ramen wins hands down. It's far more punchy and flavoursome, and packs a real punch. Overall I'd happily come back to Shoryu again, despite the slow service. You can book a table, the ramen is amazing (though not quite the best in London), and they have a brilliant reward card which has a Gold level which I'm seriously considering aiming for! But beware! For the price, the bowls are a little on the smaller side for portions, the skewers aren't really worth ordering, and the service is super slow. But - there aren't many places in the area that can take bookings, and Shoryu is one of them! book book book! read more
11 years ago
Having had an unintentional hiatus from Asian food, it was time to get back in the saddle. When my Senior Chica, Valentina, recommended we try out Shoryu, a Japanese additional to behind Liverpool Street station - I was up for it. Located across central London and the city, Shoryu is from the folk behind Japan Centre. The clue is in the name in terms of what they offer here. Ramen is their speciality, more specifically tonkotsu which is a rich 12-hour pork broth ramen with char siu, barbecue pork belly, nitamago egg, kikurage mushroom, spring onion, sesame and nori seaweed. That said, they do offer variations on this dish with seafood, chicken and veggie. We booked a table and it was lucky we did. Whilst when we arrived, they had no record of the table, our greeter did manage to secure us a table - so full marks for the recovery. The tables of two next to each other on the left hand side as you come in, can be a little bit cramped. Be careful when getting up that you don't knock over cutlery, elbow someone's head or even worse, spread their food across the floor. The staff whiz around the room with confidence and the chefs in the open plan kitchen smile as they cook up their Asian fare. Our waiter came to the table and as an Italian he took an instant liking to Valentina (who is Italian). They chatted away in their lingo, which was great as it gave me time to familiarise myself with the menu. I have not had ramen before. In fact, most of the items on the menu where a little alien to me aside from the sashimi. For dinner we opted to go for some starters and had buns (a first for me). Valentina had the soy marinated chicken karaage and a tiger prawn tempura, I opted for the wagyu beef. When they arrived they were a lot bigger than we thought it would be. A slight fear set in as we had to get through mains. We both like the filling and we liked the buns, however there could have been less of it. Valentina thought it was slightly chewier than she was used to, I had nothing to compare it too. For our main courses, I had the black cod misoyaki which was absolutely gorgeous. Delicately cooked and subtly marinated in soy, this literally melted in my mouth. Talk about foodgasm, this word was invented to describe this dish. I also had a side order of the kaisen enoki butter which was essentially mushroom stir-fried in butter. It was really not much to look at, but a nice light side. Yes, I know we were in a Ramen place, so why didn't we have the Ramen. Hold up, Valentina went for the signature dish and had the Kotteri Hakata Tonkotsu which was a richer, thicker and meatier broth with double nitamago egg. She loved it. I was so impressed watching her tackle this dish, as for what is essentially a soup, you think it won't fill you up. This Ramen brimming with all its goodness, was a force to be reckoned with. I ended my meal with an espresso to try and alleviate the fullness. We left that place very happy and totally bloated (in a good way). Amazing food, huge portions, knowledgeable and efficient service. 5 stars! read more
9 years ago
Went there twice Loved the fact that they ask you for what firmness you want the noodles to be. Curry ramen was creative and loved the broth and Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) as a topping. Their signature Tonkotsu ramen was also good. But I thought the portion was really small. (Curry ramen was fine, portion wise). You pay London price tho. About $20 USD per bowl..! read more
9 years ago
From Kyoto to Sendai, San Francisco to London and Paris, I've been on a lifelong mission to find the perfect bowl of ramen. I'll admit that I'm a bit of a ramen snob. I've witnessed the massive improvements to the London ramen scene over the past decade and I'd say Shoryu is probably the best in London. My mouth waters every time I think about the rich garlicky tonkotsu broth and noodles cooked to perfection. And you can't serve ramen without also having good gyoza--Shoryu's is spot on. The filling is juicy on the inside and the skin is nice and crisp on the outside. Highly recommend adding to your list of ramen places to try! read more
11 years ago
Service was good - our waitress was friendly but didn't quite understand what I was saying, which was a shame considering the service charge. I liked that most staff could speak fluent Japanese though. Food was decent quality. I probably won't go back simply because there wasn't much (in terms of ramen) to offer for people who don't eat pork. read more
I love ramen and finding somewhere good in London is tough. After trying several shops I found this place near my office for a dinner date. I ordered their special ramen, along with a cocktail and salmon sashimi to start. The sashimi was a bit disappointing, too warm. The cocktail was so full of ice that it was finished in a few sips, so really not worth getting. I really enjoyed the ramen, really filling for such a small bowl. But the prices I found were overall way too expensive, though the service was good and having outdoor seating is a nice option for the summer. So not sure if I would come but unless there's a lunch special and I would just stick to the ramen. read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
Very tasty ramen, cute atmosphere. Since I moved to London, I was in search for some actual quality and authentic Japanese food shops. The ramen here is one of the best I've had, so much better than ramen Wagamama offers, which should not be as popular as it is. The flavor is very rich and the ramen noodles are cooked to a good firmness. The atmosphere is very cute and Japanese themed. Service is mediocre, servers get their job done. I recommend you visit Shoryu if you are a fan of ramen. read more
8 years ago
This is truly real Japanese ramen place enough to compete if this go to Tokyo though I am not sure if it already had gone or not. What impressed me was nice soup with deep broth and well balanced noodle. Grilled pork is to be improved though. Bun was nice as well. read more
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The ramen are very good, which makes me come back every time. But somehow, despite the large number of staff around, you are always waiting a long time to get your order or to be served read more
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Pretty decent ramen. Its a little bit crowded and loud at lunch time but waiting time was fine. Price could be lower. There's 12.5% service added on top the the bill. read more
11 years ago
Solid ramen. New location and still excellent food. The venue is nice. Happy hour from 3-5pm. They introduced the Kotteri, a thicker broth ramen with two eggs! Winner! read more
9 years ago
Amazing ramen, it reminded me ov my trip overseas to Japan. The broth is very rich and flavorful. The service was good too. Would highly recomend a visit to my friends. read more
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