Menya Ramen House
Tonkotsu. Simple and unpretentious, family-run service, in Bloomsbury · 1,274 reviews on Google
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.
Rich, authentic tonkotsu broth, considered by many customers to be the closest to traditional Japanese ramen found in London.
The house
What people say
Comments inspired by 1,274 reviews, summarized with AI
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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.
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The Tonkotsu was well made and delicious, and they let you choose your spice level and noodle firmness.
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The broth is absolutely wonderful — so hearty and rich.
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We got the Vegetarian Miso and the Tonkotsu Miso and both tasted so, so good.
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The pork just melted in my mouth and the egg was spot on, in a cozy room with really friendly staff.
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Absolutely the best ramen I've had in London — rich, authentic flavors and perfectly cooked noodles.
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I was really impressed by the seafood vegan shoyu — a kelp and shiitake broth that was totally impressive.
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The kimchi ramen and the kara miso ramen were both very good.
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The kimchi was the best I've ever had, and the eggs and gyoza were amazing too.
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Top-tier ramen — a memorable meal in the most positive sense, with perfect pork, egg and noodles.
Before you go
Inconsistent service — several reports of inflexible, rude, or neglectful staff on certain visits, even when the food is well rated.
Hours & location
- Monday11 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday11 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday11 AM–7 PM
- Thursday11 AM–7 PM
- Friday11 AM–7 PM
- Saturday11 AM–7 PM
- Sunday11 AM–5 PM
Hours from Google, checked Aug 2026. Confirm on Maps before you go.
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