Ramen Don
About Ramen Don
Ramen Don serves ramen on Regency Wharf in Birmingham, with a counter that overlooks the open kitchen so diners can watch the preparation. The menu runs to pork miso ramen, kotteri pork ramen, and chicken broth ramen, alongside chicken katsu and chicken karaage. Pork and chicken gyozas are offered as starters. Cocktails run alongside the food menu, and soft drinks include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Ginger Beer. Table service brings servers to take orders rather than a counter queue. The full menu spans 50 dishes. The restaurant sits near the Arena.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
50 dishes · mains £3–19- Orange£2.50
- Apple£2.50
- Cranberry£2.50
- Coca-Cola£3.50
- Diet Coke£3.50
- Ginger Beer£2.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kotteri pork ramen, chicken karaage, pork gyozas and chicken katsu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kotteri pork ramen, chicken karaage, pork gyozas and chicken katsu.
Customer Review Summary
Kotteri pork ramen draws the most praise, described repeatedly as flavourful with perfectly cooked pork, close behind the chicken karaage, called tender and "really good" across several visits, and pork gyozas singled out as an "absolute banger." Chicken miso ramen and chicken broth ramen also earn mentions, though one diner found the broth a little too salty. Several note quick tableside preparation, a cosy or chilled atmosphere, and friendly staff or bartenders offering recommendations. Cocktails get a nod as "really good." Complaints recur around service and consistency: one reviewer waited roughly 45 minutes for kotteri pork ramen despite a quiet restaurant and called the result disappointing, another cites "terrible service" after being kept waiting at the door on a booked visit, and one reviewer flagged a crackling sound system. Most describe returning or recommending the place, with one noting it doesn't quite match the depth of ramen eaten in Japan but still calls it "a very good version."
Customer Review Summary
Kotteri pork ramen draws the most praise, described repeatedly as flavourful with perfectly cooked pork, close behind the chicken karaage, called tender and "really good" across several visits, and pork gyozas singled out as an "absolute banger." Chicken miso ramen and chicken broth ramen also earn mentions, though one diner found the broth a little too salty. Several note quick tableside preparation, a cosy or chilled atmosphere, and friendly staff or bartenders offering recommendations. Cocktails get a nod as "really good." Complaints recur around service and consistency: one reviewer waited roughly 45 minutes for kotteri pork ramen despite a quiet restaurant and called the result disappointing, another cites "terrible service" after being kept waiting at the door on a booked visit, and one reviewer flagged a crackling sound system. Most describe returning or recommending the place, with one noting it doesn't quite match the depth of ramen eaten in Japan but still calls it "a very good version."
Featured reviews
- Seb P.
“Overall a very pleasant experience. I had the chicken broth ramen, which was very nice indeed. The noodles were great, so was the grilled chicken though the broth was a little too salty for me. The Karaage chicken as a side was very tender. Pork Gyozas were an absolute banger. Would recommend.”
- Rhea Parmar
“We were the only two people in but the service was immaculate from the minute we stepped in. This was my second time visiting and the food was just as immaculate as the first time I visited! Food quality is incredible and very much worth …”
- Edward
“Very average ramen. We ordered two bowls of Kotteri Pork Ramen and had to wait about 45 minutes, even though the restaurant wasn’t very busy. The long wait really raised our expectations, but unfortunately the ramen was disappointing. …”
- Liam Booth
“Ate here early on a Tuesday evening. Restaurant has a chilled vibe, which was nice after a busy day. I had the chicken karaage, and kotteri pork ramen. The chicken was delicious, so much flavour ! Ramen bowl was really tasty and the pork was cooked perfectly. Waitress was lovely and really friendly. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Birmingham. Dropped one star for atmosphere because whatever’s connected to the sound system kept breaking up and crackling, I’m sure that’s an easy fix.”
- Tony Blunt
“Enjoyable Ramen & really good Karaage! I’ve eaten worse ramen in Japan & while this isn’t exactly the same as the real thing it’s a very good version. It just lacks the depth of a true slow 24 hour …”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Has free water refills
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy