Shoryu Ramen Soho

"Shoryu does a very good bowl of ramen for less than a tenner, and you can easily get a beer and share a couple of sides for less than 20 quid. The noodles here are very good and servings are generous - it’s a big bowl of comfort that’s perfect for a solo dinner or a chilled out dinner with friends. They’ll do you a solid plate of yakitori or sashimi if you want a bigger meal, and it’s usually easy to get a table as a walk-in." - David Paw

"Shoryu makes a very good bowl of ramen for just over a tenner, and you can easily get a beer and share a couple of sides for less than 30 quid. The noodles at the Japanese ramen spot are tasty and servings are generous—it’s a big bowl of comfort that’s perfect for a solo dinner or a chilled-out dinner with friends. They’ll do you a solid plate of yakitori or sashimi if you want a bigger meal, and it’s usually easy to get a table as a walk-in at one of their locations across London, including in Soho, Kensington, and Liverpool Street." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, daisy meager

"Shoryu is an always-reliable spot when you need a bowl of something hot and nourishing in lieu of a hug from your mum. Thankfully they’ve got a few DIY ramen kits available to order for when you need this at home. Every kit comes with their 12-hour tonkotsu soup or a white soy milk soup, depending on your order, plus noodles, toppings, and the rest." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

"As diners enter a branch of Shoryu, staff bark the traditional Japanese welcome of “Irasshaimase!” while banging a drum — a reminder that Shoryu is part of the Japan Centre’s mini empire which heralds each new addition to said empire with a huge barrel of sake and festivities into the night. Shoryu’s 12-hour pork bone broth is showcased in a number of Hakata-style ramen dishes, with dracula tonkotsu being a particular garlicky favourite. If that wasn’t enough, diners can crush extra fresh garlic onto their noodles at the table. There are interesting choices for vegetarians too, with broths made of tonyu soy milk, miso, konbu seaweed and shiitake mushroom. Shoryu also serve up Kirin Frozen — a unique Japanese import of super-cold beer served with a frozen whipped top." - MiMi Aye