Monohon Ramen

I have finally found the best and most authentic ramen place in London! Having tried a few different ramen restaurants London has to offer and having been disappointed every time, monohon has finally been able to meet my expectations. I have heard so much about this place for a long time and so I was really happy to finally try it out with a friend for dinner on Wednesday night. It's walk-in only so we got there just before 6:30 and thankful it was only half full. I went with the spicy tonkotsu ramen, choosing medium spice level. I had originally wanted to go higher but was advised by the waitress that it'd be very spicy even for those who could handle spice so she suggested to give a spoon of the sauce on the side as extra which I gladly accepted as I had later found out how much heat the broth had packed! The broth was absolutely fantastic, rich and savoury. In fact, I could already smell the broth as soon as I stepped into the restaurant so my expectations were high and this broth managed to match them. The pork chashu was tender and soft, the toppings of burdock and bean sprouts were generous which I really appreciated. My friend also enjoyed her chilli sansho miso a lot, although she noted it could have been spicier for her liking. The kakuni was so tender and well-marinated it's so easy to swallow without having to chew at all! Very nicely done indeed. I liked the vibes a lot of this place, exactly how a low-key authentic ramen place should be like those in Japan. As I mentioned above, service was fantastic. It's a 5/5 for me and I would happily come back often as a regular customer, really want to try the abura soba and mentaiko cream ramen next time!

Was little crowded and we had to stand in a queue for 5-10 minutes to get a table. Ordered Spicy Tonkotsu Regular Size and loved it. The broth was too good. The portion felt like too much for one person imo. Tried Vegan Tan Tan and it was okay-ish.

Very tasty vegan ramen, It's not a large place, and they will only seat you if your full party is there so plan accordingly. We went on Sunday at 6:15 and didn't have a problem getting seated. Great for a pre-Barbican event meal.

Very quick service! I would say the food arrived 10mins after we ordered. There is also a great app that allows for splitting the bill easily according to who ordered what. I felt that it was ingenious. The food was lovely but I wouldn’t say as delicious as I had expected. I guess I had too high expectations due to the hype it got on social media. Nonetheless, the broth was savoury and rich. The queue is very long so come when it opens!

Tasty ramen. The pork broth could be thicker. Nice service, and efficient. Pricey. I would recommend for London standards.

The vegan tan tan ramen was one of the best things we ever ate, spicy and yet delicate and accurate. it is the second time we are coming back in two different trips to London. Highly recommend.

My first time trying soup-less ramen, so I was very excited to try it, so I decided to take Abura soba. The portion was quite big, filling, the food itself was good, but not that big factor that with each bite you want more. The overall experience was good, but probably will try next time their broth as I see lots of comments praising it for.

#RAMEN ROYALTY 🍜 📍 Old Street, London ⭐️ 5/5 💸 £ 🍴 Diving into @monohonramen is like stepping into a cozy haven just steps away from the hustle of work life. 🍜 The moment I set foot inside, I understood why there's always a line forming outside – the anticipation is real! Today marked my inaugural visit, and oh, was it worth the wait 🤤 Ramen aficionados, take note: this spot just skyrocketed to the top of my list in London. I opted for their SHOUYU TONKOTSU, a harmonious blend of Umami-infused soy sauce with velvety pork bone broth, delicate thin noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, fragrant spring onions, kikurage mushrooms, and a generous slice of slow-cooked pork belly. Of course, I couldn't resist adding the Ajitsuke tamago 🥚, an extra slice of melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, and a sprinkle of Yaki Nori for good measure. Consider this my new go-to ramen spot! ✨