
Ippudo
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About Ippudo
Ippudo is a Japanese restaurant on Villiers St in London, built around bowls of ramen. The Katana special ramen is the largest on the menu, which gives bigger appetites a clear order, and the Shiromaru ramen sits alongside it for those who want a different bowl. A veggie special ramen is also on the menu for vegetarian diners. Extra toppings and extra noodles can be added to a bowl. Drinks come in frozen glasses, and the list includes sake. The room is small, and a queue or short wait forms at peak time.
Good to know
- ParkingParking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shiromaru ramen, katana special ramen, veggie special ramen and extra noodles and toppings.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shiromaru ramen, katana special ramen, veggie special ramen and extra noodles and toppings.
Customer Review Summary
Veggie ramen draws the most repeated praise, with one reviewer calling it really delicious alongside the veggie bao burger, though another found the veggie special good but missing mushroom. Diners also single out the katana special ramen as creamy, flavorful and pleasantly spicy, and the shiromaru ramen for a silky, deep broth and tender pork. Extra noodles and added toppings are mentioned as options, though one reviewer found the all toppings choice vague and wanted a clear ingredient list. Several describe the service as friendly and helpful. The main complaints are value and authenticity. A few call the ramen pricey, and one found it mediocre and a far cry from Ippudo in Japan, while another says it tastes just like Japan. The place is small, and some mention a queue at peak times while others were seated right away. One reviewer notes the glasses arrive frozen, a welcome touch with a spicy bowl.
Customer Review Summary
Veggie ramen draws the most repeated praise, with one reviewer calling it really delicious alongside the veggie bao burger, though another found the veggie special good but missing mushroom. Diners also single out the katana special ramen as creamy, flavorful and pleasantly spicy, and the shiromaru ramen for a silky, deep broth and tender pork. Extra noodles and added toppings are mentioned as options, though one reviewer found the all toppings choice vague and wanted a clear ingredient list. Several describe the service as friendly and helpful. The main complaints are value and authenticity. A few call the ramen pricey, and one found it mediocre and a far cry from Ippudo in Japan, while another says it tastes just like Japan. The place is small, and some mention a queue at peak times while others were seated right away. One reviewer notes the glasses arrive frozen, a welcome touch with a spicy bowl.
Featured reviews
- selinsplanet
“veggie ramen is really delicious as well as veggie bao burger. staff is helpful, prices are reasonable”
- Sara N
“The katana special ramen here is incredibly creamy and flavorful, and the perfect amount of spicy. It was very filling as the largest option on the menu I would safely get the smaller one next time knowing it would be enough. It’s a small place with a queue normally, but worth the wait. Definitely coming back to try all the good looking sides on the tables next time ours. Oh, and they freeze the glasses, a lovely touch when you’re having a spicy bowl in a warm restaurant”
- Aj Travels
“Service was great. The Ramen was very good just like in Japan. No complaints here!”
- Kiril Goranov
“A cosy Japanese spot with a standout shiromaru ramen - the pork was tender and well‑cooked, but the real star was the broth: silky, deep, and genuinely satisfying. My only gripe is the menu’s vague all‑toppings option; a clear ingredient list would make ordering much easier for those who prefer to customise. Overall, a very good bowl and a place worth revisiting.”
- Lottie Lambert
“I track my daily calories using an app that finds restaurants for me. The ramen fitted my remaining calories and had good protein with the pork slice. The dining area is clean and simple.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Ramen restaurant serving most authentic Japanese soul food in London.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
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- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- College students
- Tourists
Location
Japanese restaurants near Ippudo
- Jidori4.11170.3 mi
yakitori skewers, salmon donburi, rice in chicken soup
- Tokyo Diner4.63,7980.4 mi£10–20
chicken katsu don, katsu curry, complimentary tea and snacks
- 0.5 mi
wagyu sirloin beef, gold foil sushi, izakaya-style finger food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ippudo | 4.51,095 | — | £20–30 | shiromaru ramen, katana special ramen, veggie special ramen |
| Jidori | 4.1117 | 0.3 mi | — | yakitori skewers, salmon donburi, rice in chicken soup |
| Tokyo Diner | 4.63,798 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | chicken katsu don, katsu curry, complimentary tea and snacks |
| Takumi London Japanese Restaurant | 3.7205 | 0.5 mi | — | wagyu sirloin beef, gold foil sushi, izakaya-style finger food |
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