Ramen in London
The 10 ramen houses worth the trip in London, read across hundreds of reviews, no scores and no ranking.
Ramen in London is no longer a rarity. From tiny counters to neighborhood spots, a handful of kitchens now take the broth seriously, and this selection gathers the ones worth the trip.
No podium, no first place: the right house depends on where you are and what you're after. Work through the selection house by house, or start with the profile that matches your hunger.
Maki & Ramen
A chain with several locations in London (this one is at the O2); customers frequently praise servers by name, a sign of strong personal service. On very busy days, some report delays and inconsistency between dishes at the same table.
Comments inspired by 1,130 reviews
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Easily the best ramen I've had in London so far — and the karaage was honestly the best I've had here too, crispy, juicy and full of flavor.
Kanada-Ya 金田家
The place is small and almost always busy, with a queue at peak times, and has a Truffle Ramen that gets recommended on its own. More recent reviews report a drop in quality, with salty or bland broth and noodles that differ from usual.
Recent reports of inconsistency in the broth and noodles — some customers noticed the broth was too salty or bland, and the noodles different from usual (thinner and more cooked)
Comments inspired by 5,724 reviews
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The tonkotsu broth is rich, creamy and packed with flavor — exactly what you want on a cold day.
Menya Ramen House
It's very close to the British Museum, which guarantees a steady flow of tourist foot traffic. Service is a somewhat inconsistent point — most praise the warmth and attentiveness, but there are occasional reports of rude or inflexible staff.
Inconsistent service — several reports of inflexible, rude, or neglectful staff on certain visits, even when the food is well rated.
Comments inspired by 1,274 reviews
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I've had many ramen in London and this comes closest to authentic — great broth, good noodles and really well-done chashu.
Tonkotsu Bankside
It's a location of a small ramen chain near Southbank/Tate Modern, with well-rated vegetarian options like the chilli tofu ramen. Orders are placed via kiosk/phone at the table, which bothered some customers who prefer to be served by a waiter.
Comments inspired by 2,725 reviews
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The broths were absolutely delicious — just thinking about the miso broth makes my mouth water.
Tokoton ramen
The restaurant also serves classic and traditional miso ramen, and is praised for being authentic and made by a Japanese chef. The menu is lean (few main dishes), which pleases those seeking focus but bothers those wanting more variety.
Comments inspired by 775 reviews
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One of the best places for vegan ramen in the UK — the vegan red is a must for a spicy, balanced flavor, and the broth is worth dying for.
Monohon Ramen
The restaurant doesn't take reservations — it's common to wait outside at peak times — and the space is small, with tight tables for larger groups. It's highly customizable (spice level, noodle firmness) and has vegetarian and vegan options, such as the vegan Tan Tan.
Small space with tight tables and seating — larger groups may have trouble sitting together, and some customers complain about chair comfort
Comments inspired by 1,978 reviews
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The broth is exceptional — proper pork-bone weight and mouthfeel, confidently seasoned and beautifully emulsified, yet never cloying.
Bone Daddies Old Street
It's a chain with several locations in London, and the experience varies a bit from branch to branch — most customers praise the broth and service, but there are occasional reports of bland or greasy broth. Casual atmosphere, with playful touches like bibs and hair ties on the table.
Isolated reports of inconsistent broth between visits — some customers described the broth as bland, greasy, or fishy-tasting
Comments inspired by 4,897 reviews
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The pork was so tender I barely had to bite it.
Taro - Balham
The restaurant functions more as a sushi spot with a varied Japanese menu (bento, katsu curry, teriyaki) than as a traditional ramen house. One customer noted that the restaurant offers a discount for leaving a 5-star review, which calls for a bit of caution when reading the ratings.
Comments inspired by 1,412 reviews
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Brilliant service and delicious food that was very fresh — I'd highly recommend it.
Ippudo Canary Wharf
It's a chain location (Ippudo has several branches in London), so the experience varies depending on the day and the server. A good option for those seeking Japanese authenticity near Canary Wharf, with vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
Several customers report smaller portions and less chashu — the ramen now comes with only one thin slice of pork belly, and the option to order extra chashu has been removed from the menu.
Comments inspired by 1,544 reviews
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So many flavors in the ramen, great portions and very reasonable prices — I definitely recommend it.
KOI Ramen Bar (Tooting Market)
It's a small place run by a Japanese team, with the vibe of a Tokyo street counter. The space is very tight (few seats), which can be an issue for larger groups.
Very small space (few seats, inside the market) — may not be ideal for large groups or very busy days.
Comments inspired by 432 reviews
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The pork tonkotsu was fantastic — perfect noodles, egg and meat, definitely the best ramen I've had in the UK.
A selection, not a ranking. We read thousands of reviews with a little help from AI and keep only the houses worth the trip.