Rewind back to 2014, in the summer I visited 'IPPUDO' one of the recommendations from the boy. Japanese and ramen...of course I'd be up for going and after reading the reviews and high ratings - I couldn't be disappointed. Away from central London (Saint Giles High Street) - this is not the most obvious place I would come to but tucked away are glass buildings with a few other restaurants.
As we arrived, we could see a queue going around the corner but this didn't make us walk away. At the entrance we were told there would be an est. time of 1 hour to wait and they took your name and number and we would be notified once our table was ready. Bigger groups had to wait longer so it was good that there was only 2 of us. We decided to wonder down the streets looking at window displays of instrumental stores. Time passed quickly and before we knew it, our table was ready. After some confusion with the pronunciation of the boys surname - we were greeted by the staff with chants and seated to our table.
We shared a long table with some other groups of people but sat side by side so it was easier to talk and look at menus together. Cocktail menus presented in front of us alongside the ramen menu - choices made and soon after the food was brought out to us.
I would highly recommend this place. Chilled atmosphere and friendly staff. With so many other ramen restaurants in London. I am sure to write another review this year.
Take a look at what we got below:
Cocktails: Shogalicious & Midori Michiko
Starters: Gyoza & Hirata Bun (pork)
Main: Shiromaru Hakata Classic (extra pork) & “Karaka” Spicy Men (extra spice ball)
