Goemon Ramen Bar in Brighton and Hove

One of THE best restaurants in Brighton. I never quite got the appeal of Ramen until this place. Their vegan Tan tan is to die for, and this is coming from a devout meat eater. Their takoyaki is consistently good as well, and I recommend the Umeshu soda. My only slight nitpick is that I’m used to pickled ginger being much more pickled/sweet but that might be a personal preference thing. Cannot wait for my next visit!

Lovely and cosy vibes, quick and friendly service and lovely quality food and flavours too- thank you!

Food came very quickly. Very fresh and delicious dumplings. Ramen very salty.

Fast service as we were second in after 5pm reopening. A bit over priced and squashed in. But good enough flavours and decent portions.

Simple, tasty, exactly how it should be!

Best ramen I’ve had in the UK outside of Japan.

Best Japanese restaurant in Brighton so far. Very authentic.

The place is small so you probably will have to queue and of you have a large party. Make sure that everyone is there as they won't give you a table until everyone is there. Service is really good. Food is extraordinary , at least most of it. 5 of us. The only one that did not think is was extraordinary, but only really good was the vegan one with soy milk. But everything else was fantastic. Definitely visit the place is worth the wait and prices are very reasonable.

After waiting in line for quite a long time, we were able to get in.

Please bring back the ginger ramen 😭🍜

The takoyaki was some of the best I’ve had Flavourful ramen, and all came to the table quickly!

Amazing quality and service every time. I have been on multiple occasions and it has always been a great experience

This place is incredible. Every ramen I have tasted has such a rich, hearty broth. There's always a queue outside for a reason-- it's literally perfect. Always great, friendly service. Coming here once a month became a part of my self-care ritual, it's a "treat yo self" day. I wouldn't want to treat myself anywhere else!

3rd time eating here and never been disappointed. Great food (Spicy Pork Tonkotsu pictured) with fast and friendly service.

Busy even on a quiet day .. which encouraged us to wait for 45seconds for the table! Well worth the wait. Absolutely packed full of flavour, cooked fresh and the portions were I'd say a bit big for us but you could skip breakfast and have a decent lunch to last all day! Lovely service too

Very good ramen! Just had to wait in a qeue. Otherwise good food.

This is the best ramen I’ve had in my life.

Easily the best ramen I’ve ever had, I got the spicy Tonkotsu. Definitely try the gyoza as well. Our service was also amazing everyone was extremely kind and willing to explain menu items. It was pretty cold in the restaurant but the ramen warmed us up.

Best ramen in Brighton bar none! Incredible food with great vegan options and large portion sizes. Also very reasonably priced. One not to miss if you're a ramen fan.

Best ramen I have ever had! It was delicious. I told nearly all my friends to come and try. I will definitely come again and again. Friendly and helpful staff.

Lugar divertido y zumbante, a menudo con una cola en horas punta, pero muy bien vale la pena esperar - para la comida realmente deliciosa y el personal amable y servicial. Buena selección de bebidas también. El ramen de Goemon es el mejor que he probado. Increíble caldo. Gyoza también son recomendables. Delicioso pollo Kara age. La ensalada Daikon Bali Bali es uno de los platos más sabrosos que he comido. Me encantan los pepinillos también. Vamos semanalmente. ¿Postre? El helado de sésamo negro es precioso. Olvídate de Wagamama si quieres auténtico. Nos gusta la calle Preston, sucursal también. Menú ligeramente diferente que incluye un poco de sushi, pero todavía tiene ramen. El sushi mixto sobre arroz (bol) es mi nuevo favorito. Otra vez bien vale la pena una visita.

I was disappointed with these ramens. We decided to come here as it was rated 4.7 but the only bits that we liked were the noodles and the broths. We ordered a veggie miso ramen and a chicken ramen - the egg was very cold, and there was barely chicken and tofu. Would not come back

Hands down the best ramen in Brighton. Been going here for years and they remain consistent always. Whatever they do with their eggs, it’s sorcery. Service is always welcoming and friendly. A weekly go-to for me

It was amazing experience with a fried octopus seafood with a seaweed flavoured french 🍟 fries. The service so kind, the prices are very affordable as like an authentic Asian restaurant. Highly recommended 👌 Thank you 💕

Spotless - 5⭐️all the way If someone asks me where to eat in Brighton, Goemon is always the first place I recommend. Because the food there is absolutely unforgettable… because it’s better than many of the ramen spots in Japan that people line up for, because the customer service is so amazing that makes it feel so at home, because the price is absolutely reasonable…just wonderful !!

Delicious broth for the Tokyo Tonkatsu. Quick service and lovely staff - super friendly. Thanks so much for a good meal!! Very reasonably priced too.

On a cold winter evening in Brighton my belly needed a bowl of ramen and Goemon did not disappoint. The noodles had the right amount of texture and the broth was obviously made with love. As a bonus, the staff are super welcoming and quite pleasant.

Absolutely delicious food, to visit again

The best Japanese raman in Brighton

Amazing restaurant, the service and the people are wonderful, food was astonishing! If you want to experience this definitely come here. Definitely coming here again! Best experience ever!

If you want the best authentic ramen in the southeast of England, walk past this place… and go somewhere else! Because if you’re naive enough to even consider another option, you don’t deserve Goemon.

I had the thick noodle chicken ramen it came with 3 dry slices of chicken and noodles with half an egg and some bamboo . Very disappointing and for the price it was very small even tho I ordered large size . The appetisers we had inc Kimchi and fried octopus they were also very small for price and they where nothing special it was just basic over priced food . Very very dissapointed and I'm still very hungry 😕.

Excellent food reasonably priced with excellent service from lovely staff

Goemon nos había sido recomendado, así que los seis lo buscamos. No es un lugar enormemente grande (aunque resultó ser en demasiado pisos, así que no demasiado pequeño) y llegué 20 minutos más o menos antes de abrir para que pudiéramos estar seguros de ser servidos antes de la próxima actividad de un fin de semana familiar ocupado en Brighton. Los carnívoros y las verduras en la fiesta fueron atendidos de manera excelente. La gama era muy buena - algunos de nosotros fuimos por un solo plato grande, mientras que el resto fue por algunos artículos más pequeños tapas - estilo. La mujer que nos atendió era súper eficiente, y todo llegó muy pronto. Sin excepción, los platos eran excelentes - de hecho, había un plato de pollo increíble que me hubiera sentado felizmente masticando toda la tarde. En general tuvimos una excelente experiencia, y volveré de nuevo la próxima vez que estemos en Brighton.

Amazing place, absolutely loved it! Great service and the food was served quickly. The broth was delicious and would recommend getting an extra egg, it has a sweet touch to it. The fried pork tasted really good as well. The staff speak Japanese.

Best restaurant in Brighton! I could it there every day if I could! Excellent service and food *always* tastes amazing! Definitely recommend!

Absolutely love the Goemon Ramen Bar! The food is authentic & hearty. Packed with flavour & very good value. The service is speedy & very good. 100% recommend!

We were seated in the front room (there is one in the back that I didn't see). We ordered a bao pork that was delicious, a tsukemen with thick wheat noodles that was also very tasty and a spicy tonkotsu that has thin noodles. I asked them to substitute the minced pork for chashu. I would have liked the broth to have a little more salt, but it was still tasty. The place is small, with an open kitchen at the front. (Nov 2024) Edit: Today we went back and I tried the miso ramen, the chicken was tender and the broth tasted great. This time we sat on the 1⁰ floor and I noticed that the toilets are not accessible to people with reduced mobility because of the narrow and steep stairs.

Fantastic food, easily the best ramen I've had so far in the UK. It can get very busy in the weekend, expect long queues outside on a sunny Saturday. Worth the wait though.

Un posto davvero autentico: dopo essere stato davvero in Giappone, posso dire con certezza che i loro ramen sono davvero giapponesi!!!! Un piatto straordinario, fatto con miso originale e pasta fatta in casa. Staff giovane, simpatico…e giapponese!! Super consigliato.

Unreal tonkatsu ramen. Lovely stuff and great atmosphere 10/10

A truly authentic place: after actually being in Japan, I can confidently say that their ramen is truly Japanese!!!! An extraordinary dish, made with original miso and homemade pasta. Young, friendly…and Japanese staff!! Super recommended.

Unassuming place with great ramen. Felt in Japan again. Beautiful service ❤️

Exquisite miso ramen that felt like heaven! Great and quick service. Highly recommended.

In Brighton for the day and searched out what the internet told me was the best local ramen. Had the Tokyo Tonkotsu and I was not disappointed. The broth was rich and moreish. Lovely atmosphere with great Japanese city pop tunes played and great service.

Best gyoza I've ever had. Literally salivating just thinking about them now. Fuss free excellent food and genuinely happy to serve you. 6 X stars. X

First time eating normal Japanese ramen in the UK👍👍

Veeeeery delicious! Definitely worth a try! 10/10

Delicious food. Cozy. Small. Toilets downstairs

Una visita de regreso disfrutó del sushi en rollo de mano muy fresco y sabroso complacido de ver la gyoza en el menú muy recomendable. Ramen hasta el estándar habitual. Servicio excelente.

Phenomenal filling food, great service!

Wish I'd found it sooner! Food is really good quality and really good prices and quantities - no messing around here, will be coming back on payday lunches thanks!!

The best ramen soup I have tasted!

Goemon Ramen Bar is a cozy spot in Brighton. The ramen was warm and filling, but not quite the best I've had. The broth was flavorful, but it could have been richer. The noodles were cooked well, and the toppings were fresh. The takoyaki was nice—crispy outside and soft inside, with a savory taste that I enjoyed. Overall, it's a decent place for a casual meal with friendly service.

We went as a group of three on a Sunday and (as expected) it was pretty busy. After a short wait the welcoming staff directed us to our table. We ordered Tokyo Tonkotsu ramen, Chicken Shoyu ramen and crispy Karaage Chicken. They were all SOO good and came very quickly!! 😋I would definitely recommend you go to this place, the atmosphere was so cozy and the food was AMAZING 😍

amazing staff and hearty delicious food

Visité el otro lugar en la calle Gardner 50. Deliciosa comida! El ramen es para morir. ¡Las albóndigas Gyoza y las croquetas de calabaza estaban deliciosas! Una excelente calidad y porciones generosas. Fantásticas opciones veganas y un precio razonable. Estaré visitando regularmente! Muy recomendable 🤤

Wonderful, cosy place with very nice staff. Not many tables available. Very good food.

Tuve un sabroso almuerzo improvisado con mi hermana recientemente. Personal amable que entiende el menú y el ambiente relajado. A un precio razonable. Definitivamente volveré.

Very nice ramen, fast service, good prices.

All dishes are delicious with my personal favorite being the pork broth!! Value for money so highly recommended it! Upstairs seating area available to enjoy the view of the north lanes :)

Ramen was DELICIOUS service was incredibly fast and the staff was super nice! Highly recommend

Great ramen, best you can find in Brighton. Have been going for years and never had an issue with quality or service.

The staff's attitude was unprofessional and unfriendly, which made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. They have a complete party policy, but they didn’t inform us properly—just told us to wait outside, leaving us to assume there were no available seats. After we explained that our friend wouldn’t be joining, the staff rudely repeated several times, 'We won’t serve either to you or to your friend if they come.' What kind of attitude is that? The ramen was okay, but the poor service overshadowed the experience.

My partner and I had the extreme displeasure of stepping into this "restaurant" and what followed was a dining experience so horrendous that it borders on a crime. The ramen they serve me was an utter disgrace—flavourless, poorly made, and frankly an insult to food. I’ve worked in ramen kitchens before, so I know how it’s supposed to taste, and this was nothing short of culinary incompetence. When I asked, very politely and reasonably, for a replacement dish, the chef—whose arrogance was only matched by their lack of skill—flat-out refused and insisted that I pay for another dish. The audacity. I’ve never seen such a blatant disregard for basic customer service or culinary standards. This place doesn’t deserve your money, your time, or even a second thought. It’s easily the worst restaurant I’ve ever been to, and I wouldn’t wish this experience on my worst enemy. 1*

Perhaps my favourite casual restaurant. Cheap and very cheerful, fast and friendly service, authentic food, diverse menu, and some of the best tonkotsu I have had that wasn't actually in Japan. I will say though, if you want to have a long dinner/lunch, this isn't the place. they sort of want you out quickly after you've eaten so they can fill your table (which as far as I understand is the custom in japan) Tokyo tonkotsu is amazing, and the octopus/chicken karaage and takoyaki are both far above average.

One of the best overall dining experiences I’ve ever had. The staff were so so friendly and the ramen was just spot on! There was a queue when we got there but we didn’t have to wait long however there was a big queue when we left so definitely worth getting there early if you don’t want to wait long! We got there at 6 on a Tuesday so imagine it being busy on weekend! Highly recommend!

Amazing vegan ramen! Do have to wait outside for a while before being seated but worth it 👍

The freshest gyoza I have ever had! Fantastic staff and lovely food

I ordered a soy milk vegetable ramen with extra pork, surprised by the fried tofu! Taste really good and definitely worth a visit:)

Only had 20 mins to spare but managed to get one of the best ramens of my life! Really good quality and a small size was big enough for me. I had the spicy pork tonkotsu

One of the best ramen experiences we've ever had. Fried octopus was excellent as well.

From the previous reviews, I was expecting the food to be fantastic. The crispy chicken Kara-Age and Octopus Kara-Age were really nice as appetisers, but the ramen was such a let down. We were given two VERY thin slices of pork belly (double the thickness of a parma ham slice) each for close to £13 each. There wasn’t much more to the soup to justify such a tiny serving of meat for that price. The thin wheat noodles tasted like undercooked instant noodles & they’re more bloating than egg or rice noodles. The broth was rich but lacking; perhaps more creamy/fatty than flavourful. I couldn’t finish the broth, as I usually would if it’s delicious. The meal cost £45, with two soft drinks, so it’s definitely not cheap. Neither myself or my partner felt satisfied, so we won’t return.

This spot has it all. The food is phenomenal! Good portions and good price. We had the crispy chicken karaage, which was super fresh and crispy, also had we had some deep fried octopus pancake ball things and it was like nothing we have ever had before! Very tasty! The shrimp gyozas were really delicious and fresh. For mains we had a soy sauce based chicken ramen bowl which also had an egg in it along with other stuff. The broth was incredible and the chicken was nice succulent too. Staff were friendly and kind, super smiley. The tables are close together but that's really not a problem because of the nice music and great atmosphere. 10/10 can't wait to come again.

Great food, great prices - love it!! 🥰

The besy ramen in Brighton! My japanese friends also agreed that the taste is authentic.

The meal was delivered and tasty

The food is OK, but the service attitude makes people feel uncomfortable. Maybe the needs and feelings of the guests are not important to them. I can't say Yes to their service attitude, the food is fine. We are not walking wallets, we are customers, maybe they do not care about our feeling.

Ramen is really really really good!!! Highly recommended!

Ramen was delicious. One of the best Japanese food you can get in Brighton. Not expensive and a lot to choose from. Definitely one you have to repeat to try the different dishes they have.

The food was fantastic I do recommend the ramen dishes especially- the broth is very rich. I do believe however that a certain waitress had a rather miserable demeanour and did take from my overall experience. Perhaps she should pursue another career?

Genuinely delicious and perfectly cooked food. Karaage and gyozas were tasty and juicy. The pork bone broth is the best I've had in the UK. Fantastic!

The taste is satisfying even for Japanese people! ! Many of the store staff are Japanese so I feel safe... I'm so grateful to be able to eat ramen of this quality in a foreign land! !

I’ve been to Brighton twice but been here 3 times. Their ramen is really good. I’m veggie so there’re only about 3 veggie/vegan ramen options. The food has always been served warm, the noodles are chewy and nicely cooked. The broth itself is so comforting. I couldn’t recommend enough.

Love the food, good selection for all and price friendly. The Tokyo Tonkotsu ramen is lovely.

Fantastic food, service, etc. It was so yummy. I cannot wait to return. The staff were amazing. We had to wait for a while but definitely worth it.

New location but still the best ramen in town.

I finally tried Goemon and I wish I had gone sooner. Delicious ramen. I popped in for a quick lunch on my break and had some sake with my spicy tonkotsu. Lady who took care of me was kind and attentive. My ramen was accidentally put through as a medium instead of small but they gave it to me on the house. So nourishing. Feels like a warm hug. I would definitely recommend it.

I felt like I were back in Japan.

Excellent food and service. Decent portions. Would definitely visit again.

Have come here multiple times now, especially as one of my friends loves it so much the waiters already know their order. Again a really delicious Asian food restaurant 😋 the ramen is wonderful here. Reasonably priced. As you can see in the photo about 9 of us came to eat and they served us really well and efficiently, we're kind to us and we didn't book in advance. We just turned up. They were very attentive. Orders were all right and everyone was very happy.

There are so many people that you have to queue up for a table, and the meals are all good and the vegetarian options are clearly marked.

This place is lovely ! Food was absolutely perfect and staff are all lovely. We had the ramen for mains and definitely filled us up. Thank you! 🩷

lovely food, very friendly service,affordable prices and range of size options will be returning:)

This was the BEST ramen I have ever eaten, so rich in flavour. I’ve also tried their green tea flavour ice cream that wasn’t on the menu, and it was the yummiest dessert I had. Totally recommend this place. It can get busy, but worth the wait in the queue. Service was very friendly and fast. I was so sad to learn that they close early on Sundays!

Clean place, good location in the Laines. Very warm and welcoming staff. Fast and efficient service. I had the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen which came with a rich and spicy broth and minced spicy pork. It was delicious and I even drank all the broth. Highly recommended.

We had tan tan men, miso ramen, chicken gyoza 🥟. Everything was so good and authentic Japanese food 🍲 And they don’t take service charge!! Staffs and services were so good I think customers would be happy even they gonna take service charge. Affordable and high quality!

Very good veg ramen! We had the Miso veggie ramen. Would recommend getting the extra topping of spicy soya!

Ok this is absolutely top. Photos start to do it justice. We didn’t even manage to have the ramen. Incredible noodle salad, veggie gyoza and teriyaki veg and tofu rice. Ice cream a bonus and also first class. Wish I lived local as I’d be a regular

Almost best Japanese ramen bar in Europe, hope I can sea this ramen brand everywhere soon.