Kokura

So many things to love about Kokura. Very nice looking from the outside and inside, still casual but very cozy. The prices are great and the menu is nice because it doesn’t have too much on it (specialised) but still has something for everyone! Including dessert! The karaage was perfect! Up there with the others in London like Ippudo and Kanada-Ya. Ramen (chicken) was very tasty! I added a lot of the chilli and I loved it. The egg was really good too. Chicken katsu curry lunch was nice ! Lovely !

The ramen was good, especially considering the price. The noodles weren’t particularly flavourful, but for what I paid, it was fair — if the price were higher, I’d probably give it a lower rating. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The location is convenient, near Waterloo, and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere.

This ramen restaurant is unreal! The eggs and noodles are cooked perfectly, and the portion is good. The price is fairly reasonable in London. I highly praise this ramen restaurant – it’s probably the best in London. As an Asian and having been to Japan many times , I can say this is really good overall in terms of the quality, portion , and price.

Easy-going and delicious! The place is nice, chill, easy-going, comfortable, with a canteen feel but in an almost nostalgic and cozy way. The food is very delicious! Obviously their focus is ramen, and especially for the price you get some top quality bowls (highly recommend marinated egg add-on)! However, do not sleep on their karaage chicken! Crispy, succulent, flavourful!

We had lunch here after reading the good reviews. Food was good especially the ramen. Rice bowl portion is on a smaller side however this is also reflected in the price. Overall we are happy with the food and would be back if we are in the area again.

I ordered the pork chashu don, abura soupless ramen, and karaage chicken. Honestly, everything was amazing! The pork chashu was super tender, flavourful, and paired perfectly with the rice. But my favourite was definitely the abura ramen — the sauce and toppings made it really light and refreshing, I just couldn’t stop eating. The karaage was also spot on — well-marinated, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and the yuzu mayo on the side was the perfect touch. The food came out really fast too. I’d highly recommend this place and would definitely come back again!

I've never had such salty Gyodon before. It was so salty that I couldn't finish it. I've also never had such tasteless curry chicken katsu. Although I don't think the one at Kokoro is good either, it's still better in comparison. At least the curry sauce at Kokoro has a stronger flavor. If it's just to fill your stomach, the price here is still quite cheap. And the moment we just finished eating, the staff came to clear the table to hint that we could “make room” for other customers.

The broth is rich and full of flavour, the noodles have just the right firmness, and the char siu is perfectly cooked without that strong porky taste.