A tiny, authentic counter-dining spot near Old Street serving in-house noodles and rare, brothless specialities to a queued-up crowd.
Ordering Strategy
There are no reservations and queues are common, so arrive early (lunch or dinner). The egg (Ajitama) is usually an extra add-on, so make sure to request it.
What to order
Abura Soba
Reviewers praise this 'soupless ramen' for its 'thick, bouncy ramen noodles' served on a 'sesame-oil based tare.' Time Out notes it is a 'unique variation' worth 'ticking off your list at least once.'
Shouyu Tonkotsu
Described as 'absolutely gorgeous,' this hearty bowl features an 'umami-infused soy sauce seasoning' combined with a 'creamy pork bone soup.' Critics recommend adding an extra slice of chashu and warn not to forget the egg, even though it costs extra.
Mentaiko Cream Ramen
A specialty that 'Japanese food aficionados geek out over,' this dish features a unique, spicy marinated cod roe topping that sets it apart from traditional ramen offerings in London.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Best-Japanese Team (90%)
Editorial Weight 55 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 12 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 5 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (1,900 reviews)
Good to know
The noodles are made in-house daily and you can specify firmness. The venue is small with mostly counter seating, making it better for solos or pairs than groups.
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