Ippudo Central Saint Giles in Camden

Delicious Japanese food! Sitting at the counter is a bit tight. Maybe you could remove one chair and make it more spacious for everyone. Currently it's sitting shoulder to shoulder when busy.

Really nice black garlic ramen but on the pricey side

The manager and some of the crew are very rude. One time, we were in the queue on this very narrow entrance, he rudely asked me by the crew to step aside. The manager told me off rudely as well, me not to go up, whih was then, was deseprate to go to the toilet whilst on queue. I think the they have to recalibrate again the servcie they provide. Ive been to many ippudo branches all over the world and the service is not as bad as this. I love ippudo so much but not this branch i think.

This is a fantastic place to grab some ramen! They have a wide variety of options, including delicious vegetarian choices. And it's super convenient, located just a short walk from Tottenham Court Road Station.

Even though it was still open time, there were no customers at all, so I was told that it was the last order and was kicked out. I probably won't go again.

I like their ramen very much, however it’s very expensive. I had a dinner with my friend and we paid £30 each for a ramen and a soft drink. For this price, the bowl should be full, and some more pork would be nice.

Overall, the food was good but I think a tad overpriced, and the service was really slow. Nothing special, to be frank. Would try other ramen places in London instead!

A friend and I each had Ramen. Mine was spicy, his was not. Both smelled delicious. Next time, I will have the non spicy one.

Ramen not bad, I got the limited addition ramen but it was a bit too salty, especially the broth, but the char siu, egg and ramen it's self was not bad, they also do some deals if you go before 5pm. I think it's like £5 beer But not bad non the less :)

A hearty soup-like ramen perfect for comforting the cold British weather. Considering the local prices in Fukuoka, I don't understand the price. I'm satisfied with the thought of eating it in the cold UK on the other side of the world.

The ramen hits the spot, quite delicious, the gyoza is exactly the same size as those I had in Japan! The restaurant is spacious. There was a lineup at around 3pm when I was there, but only lasted about 5 mins, so all good. Love the Yuzu Soda!

The two stars is only for the starters that we ordered otherwise not much positive that I can say about this place We went with my work colleagues to have our festive dinner also they wanted to surprise me for my upcoming birthday Firstly they were refused to give me a cake although they clearly said that we don’t want to eat it at the table but just for me to blow the candle but the waiter said no Also we had fixed allowance from our company card so we asked to pay for the drinks separately which again the waiter refused The starters was served by a different waiter and he was very kind and the food was good too The mains were not a wow non of us really finished them We ordered mainly ramen, my chicken ramen was not the best and I removed my chicken as it felt raw Overall the food is not great and the service was unfriendly Our waiter “Ryan” made us feel uncomfortable as he was very unfriendly, arrogant and pushy specifically when it came to the payment I will definitely not come back and I wont recommend this place as there is so many nicer places to see in London where you can actually feel welcomed

We arrived at 2:45 PM and were seated around 3:15 PM after waiting in the queue. After placing our order, it took over an hour for the food to arrive, and that was only after we complained. They explained that starters take a long time to prepare and are served before the ramen, but they never mentioned just how slow the process would be. To make matters worse, they completely forgot one of our friend's orders and even a starter. When we tried to address this, the staff were unhelpful and unwilling to resolve the issue. The experience was already frustrating, but to top it off, when we asked the waiter for the bill, he sighed at us with clear attitude—completely unprofessional. This visit was supposed to be a celebration for my friend's birthday, but unfortunately, the overall experience fell short due to slow service and other issues Fortunately, before we left, the manager personally apologised for the poor experience and went above and beyond to make amends. After a lengthy discussion, they reduced our bill by half, removed the service charge, and even offered us a 10% discount for our next visit. The manager handled the situation professionally and with genuine care, which we truly appreciated. I would normally give 1 star but the manger really did his best and beyond

Very delicious bowl of ramen, but quite pricy. It costs £2 extra for an egg. The service is very friendly but a bit slow. Over all, worth a visit for a yummy bowl of ramen if you have the time and budget.

Went with my friends on Sept 27 - around 7pm (Friday night) There is a staff inside without glasses (short male), presumably japanese, being very very rude. The reception (taller male) was quite rude too.

The price of the ramen has increased by 25% in the last couple of months and the quality is just on average. Then they refused to SWAP the rice from the catsu curry with noodles (for my 5yo boy). They told me that If I wanted to have the noodles I had to pay £2 extra. Lastly, we arrived at the restaurant and there was no one in the area where we have been accommodated. And all of the people that arrived after us ate before us (what a joke!!) And no, they didn't have something different that takes less time to prepare....they were eating ramen, same as us. I was a regular, but I'm afraid I won't go there again

The food, in my opinion, wasn’t to my taste, and I ended up not eating it. The place itself wasn’t very clean, and unfortunately, we were seated near the toilet. The service was polite but far from exceptional, they were late, and I had to ask both to place my order and to pay. Overall, I found it overpriced for the quality offered.

I come in this place often, but I am afraid this is the last time. First, the price it is now skyrocketed, it was a bit pricey but still acceptable... now it is not worth anymore with a suddenly average increase of the 25%! On top of that, after ordering n.2 ramens (cost 36 pounds), I have asked to SWAP the rice with the noodles in a 14 pound dish , and I have been asked to pay extra 2 pounds for the change.....It is not about the 2 pounds, which are peanuts...but I am disappointed... Bye bye Ippudo.. forever.

Lovely spot for ramen in Central London it's always my go to for the spicy broth, service is amazing and the atmosphere is pleasant as well I highly recommend. Price wise it is a bit expensive but it's Central London so understandably you will be paying a bit more

Good value for money nice location and nice staff will return for sure

My second visit very good value portions are on the small side but as not expensive you can order more

I have been to this Ramen shop for many times. I love the food as always. But my experience today is awlful. There are really few people on Saturday. We had to wait for 15+ min for a plate of gyoza, 5 pieces. And then we waited for another 20+ min staring at each other and waiting for our Ramen. While another lady who arrived later than us have got her ramen. When we ask why it is taking so long, the freshman lady told us that we wait because we ordered Gyoza as appetizer. Excuse me? And when I ordered extra noodle, the lady once again messed it up and missed my order. I had to wait for 15 min for my freaking extra noodle and my soup has gone cold completely. Btw, the lady looks very arrogant when saying we deserve the long wait because we ordered appetizer.

The Katsu Curry is best I've ever had and highly affordable. Faultless. Wagamama has nothing on Ippudo. The Renkon Chips (salty crisps) are incredibly moreish. And finding a restaurant that actually serves lychee juice like this place is rare. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience at the counter. Very good food. We took the bao, the ramen (exceptional) but the chicken is also really worth it

Nice place, good service, fair price, tasty food, you can’t ask more what you expect is what you get here! The ramens hit the spot: we had the veggie with an egg and the chicken ones. Quite spacious, it almost feels like you are outside with the high ceilings and glass walls.

Had dinner a couple of times in the last month. Service is fantastic (all staff greet you even kitchen staff!), food is delicious and quick, highly recommended!

It's a nice noodle place and expensive as expected for this part of London. Hakata style noodles aren't my favourite but they are delivered with style and with delicious broth. The meat was stingy as is usual for most British ramen chains - in Tokyo you'd get a big chunk. The space is quite cramped and not well organised especially as it's a purpose built unit seems quite odd.

It was near my hotel, so I visited by myself. I was thinking of having a quiet meal at the end of the counter, but there was a Chinese couple sitting next to me. Speak loudly and laugh all the time There was no place for me to eat, so I hurriedly left. I guess it depends on the timing Most of the time, one person works at the counter. If it's just the two of you, I'd like you to make a big fuss at the table. on the shop side I would like you to reconsider the service you provide to Japanese customers.

Really yummy ramen broth. Highly recommend

Authentic ramen, mandatory to try. Great pricing and big portion serving.

There was a big queue on a Sunday afternoon but we got in quite quick in the end. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. I really couldn't wait to try their ramen but when my order came I realised that my chicken was raw. Literally all the pieces of chicken were uncooked. Of course the staff was very understanding and they made me a new portion but my appetite was a bit gone after seen the uncooked chicken on my plate a few mins ago. When we got the bill in the end we saw they took 10% off of it so i guess that was because of the chicken. The other ramen we ordered was perfect and very tasty but the experience was a bit ruined by the waiting times and the chicken incident. I think I wouldn't visit again but it was ok to try it once.

Not too sure where to start but there was no queue system, it all boils down to how well the waiter can remember who comes first, and sadly for tonight, the waiter had to ask customers and rely on their words which in some cases were not factual. Then, they would rather fill up the ground floor seats first, then opening up the upper floor seatings, but it was absolutely rubbish. We were carrying so many things and a toddler, and we were assigned one table for 6-8 people on the second floor, while they could simply allowed us to take a table for 4 near the entrance, and allocated a party of 4 to the upper table which I had. Once we got seated, NOBODY cared to even offer us a highchair. We had to look around the shop ourselves and brought it to our table for our toddler. Then, it took almost forever for service to come to take order. Ordered 2 bowls of ramen noodles, 1 rice, 1 appetiser and an extra onsen egg for a ramen. Rice came first. Then the 2 bowls of ramen noodles. Then the appetizer when I was already half done with my ramen. Reminded the staff twice about my onsen egg. First reply was “one moment…” and the second response (after we finished our dinner) was “no more…”. Is it hard to have basic courtesy to tell customers and not having to be asked twice about what I have ordered? Upon getting the bill, while checking the bill, staff “Ryan” could not wait and kept bringing the contactless payment machine closer and closer to our card in hand. We were still checking the bill and not ready to pay yet. To say the least, it’s an absolute disgrace to Japanese brands and people on the service, efficiency, manners and attention to details. Absolute rubbish experience. Atrocious.

Perfect ramen that will warm your heart in a cloudy rainy day 🍜❤️

Absolutely excellent in all respects

Pretty good ramen. Felt the flavours tasted a bit muddled though.

Great ramen!!! Service was excellent, staff were super friendly

Maybe it's because I was starving, but the tonkotsu broth and noodle here tasted better than some Ippudo locations in Japan. The store seemed clean and well-maintained, too.

Love this place. The best ramen in London, in my opinion. Occasionally there can be coordination issues with bringing out starters and mains in order and on time - but the quality of the food more than makes up for this. Tables can be a bit cramped but that's due to the popularity of the restaurant. Can't wait to go again!

Usually have a great experience here but today (07/09/24) was just not the best. The order taker that attended to us had below par communication skills which is FINE, but he did not even TRY to make things a bit better. He missed one persons order (we were a group of 7) and when he was made aware, did not apologise, update us, or even follow up the order- so while everyone was almost finished, the last order came 30minutes later. This is not to belittle anyone but a little training in HOSPITALITY will go a long way. Despite the rest of the team doing a great job, one person can really affect a whole group’s experience.

I finally tried the famous Ippudo! Meal will be served within ten minutes Soft-boiled eggs are great! 🥚 The noodles are normally hard. There is a choice of noodle hardness. Pet friendly, you can sit outside 🐶👍🏻 (The location is not easy to find because the house number is not very obvious)

Delicious food, good atmosphere. Very kind staff.

The place is in Soho very close to the theaters. In my case we went as a couple between two events. The service was fast and friendly. All staff are attentive. We ate two bowls of ramen. The quality shows in the food. There is Japanese beer to accompany the food. The service is included in your account.

The best ramen I have eaten to date

We've never been so rushed out from a restaurant as in this one. Bill and card machine were ready at our table before we even had time to put the cuttleries down. And no, we didn't ask for the bill yet.

I came here on a suggestion from a friend and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The broth was one of the most flavorful I have had in London.

Want to give it 5 stars but just too expensive compared to Ippudo in Japan and other countries. Their bonito tonkotsu ramen was authentic and the service was excellent. The restaurant itself is fancier and more of a dining restaurant rather than somewhere to have a quick bowl of ramen. Overall a good experience despite the price.

Ramen was excellent - well-deserved reputation. Service could have been a bit better…took a while to get cutlery and the check at the end but was passable.

Food is amazing BUT last order is at 9 and they apparently close 9:30 and would t let us in

Lovely place with great veggie options. The staff were very friendly and the vibe in the early evening was nice and chill. I went in summer but this place would be great on a cold winter's night to warm up your belly! Staff kept giving us ice water because it was a hot day. Thank you for the great experience. Been to Ippudo in other countries and never been disappointed!

Ramen was good in everything except the price haha

One of the best ramen’s I’ve ever eaten anywhere

When it comes to ramen, Ippudo is my first choice ~ the taste is stable and satisfies my Asian stomach😇

Top tier Ramen, Karage chicken and Katsu curry.

Great katsu curry, service was pretty slow

Ippudo never disappoints! This ramen chain maintain its consistent flavour and quality all around the world and I highly recommend this to everyone.

Very tasty food. The best Japanese ramen I've eaten so far. ❤️

I thought everything was very nice, tasty food, fast service, allergens checked. I just would've liked if they could have accommodated for smaller appetites and stomachs. Even asking to reduce the amount of noodles, so it didn't go to waste, want something that they thought they could change. I ended up going with the chashu don. Which was very tasty, just too much to eat for my personal circumstances.

Taste alright if you wanna try, average I would say, not too bad!

Decent tasty ramen. Relatively quick service.

Always come back when I’m in London! One of my favorite places to eat in the city!! Recommend the new Salmon Sashimi, so fresh and amazing flavours

Excellent classic Japanese ramen

I really love the ramen in this restaurant Very tasty and authentic . Nice deco inside Very friendly staff

Food was good as usual, however the waitress was clueless although friendly, at one point two ladies next to me were waving at her for 5 minutes straight without her noticing

Shared a lovely lunch with my sister, attentive yet not intrusive staff. Fast service, good value and excellent taste.

The food is not met my expectations. It is not bad but not worse than its high ranking.

Decent ramen, but the broth is a bit thin and lacking in depth and richness. Mixing in the miso paste and chili oil helps and the toppings are good.

What a great find! Amazing food and not overpriced, will definitely come back again!

It is okay Ramen if you consider it’s in middle of London, but if you expect something really nice authentic Japanese ramen… idk But the sides were quite nice, Karaage and Crispy Gyoza

Used to love the place. I find the food amazing with quick service for a lunch. However, they could improve on the seating or move to a better shop. Too congested and staff is reluctant to offer you tables that you might find more comfortable. Not sure if I should conduct any more lunch meetings here.

great authentic Japanese chain Ippudo restaurant in London.

Absolutely love this place. Great food and atmosphere. Wish there was one closer to home!

I have eaten here in Tokyo, New York and London and love the food. Today I visited for a late lunch and it was a total comedy of errors. Our food took over 40 minutes to arrive (they forgot our drinks) and the wrong food arrived. We were only compensated with taking off the discretionary service charge which isn’t a gesture at all. The restaurant lacks character and feels very dated.

Nice ramen. Not the best I've ever tasted, but very good. Also, no problem getting a seat, no queuing. Fast service, perfect for if you're in a hurry.

Although Kanada-Ya is my go-to, I had been curious about ippudo for a while and decided to go out of convenience. As we had big bags on us, we decided to go to here as Kanada-Ya is a very small restaurant and can be a bit crammed when it is busy. Unfortunately, it did not compare to Kanada-Ya. The broth at ippudo wasn’t bad per se, but lacked the richness and umami flavour of Kanada-Ya’s broth which definitely has the depth of something that has been simmered for 18 hours. It tasted fine, but it wasn’t mouth-watering. I wasn’t left craving more after I finished. Also, I was greatly disappointed by the portions. Two tiny bits of pork in the bowl and a massive heap of noodles. It didn’t feel very well-balanced. The slices of pork are not massive at Kanada-Ya either, but you at least get about 4/5 slices and can eat the pork periodically instead of having to eat one piece at the start and the other at the end of the meal. I was sad to see that there weren’t more pieces of pork hiding under the surface. I forgot to ask for ‘normal’ rather than the standard ‘firm’ noodles, but they were still on the harder side of firm and not enjoyable for me to eat.

It tastes exactly like those you would have in Japan.

Alongside noodle soups, simple dishes with perfect rice and seasoned garnishes. Especially the rice with tofu and mushrooms!

Tomorrow I have to go back to the English countryside. When I was about to ask for a replacement at Kaneda's, I stopped him, left the store, and went straight to Ippudo. This is also an authentic tonkotsu ramen. However, pickled ginger, mustard greens, bean sprouts, etc. are not available like in Japan. Kanedaya was included by default, so it was a minus. On the other hand, as for the taste of the soup, I felt it was more delicious, probably because it was a familiar taste, so I gave it a plus. The counter seats were also friendly for office workers, so I might stay here next time I come to London.

Cosy date night spot. Good veg options. The vegan spicy ramen was absolutely delicious! Friendly and efficient service. Clean toilets.

Visited on April 9, 2018 It’s been a while since I had Japanese ramen, and the pork bones were stained 😊

I was hoping for more on their ramen but broth was weak and noodles too thin I order the spicy one and once I mix the spices the flavour of the broth was completely gone Gyozas were good enough

Over 4 years since my first visit. Still my favorite restaurant of all time. The ramen is out of this world. So warm and great broth. Worth every penny. And I heavily recommend the age tako yaki

I was surprised by the quality of the taste and the repertoire of food and drinks that gave the illusion of eating in Japan. Especially the sake type is amazing. The level of services for children and the provision of cutlery are also on par with Japan. Setting aside the price since it is overseas, this company's efforts are amazing. I think it would be better if the soy sauce ramen became a regular item instead of a limited time offer. Please keep doing a good job.

The food is as good as the Ippudo in Japan but the service is completely different, it takes ages for the food to arrive, that is completely opposite to what you get in Japan, also the price is crazy compare to the price in Tokyo.

The taste here is not much different from the Paris branch. There's no need to go out of your way to try this ramen.

Had a ramen there soup was quite room temperature Quite sad with one unfriendly staff but manager managed the store and customers really well he was so nice Dont let one bad apple spoil the rest :(

Best ramen I ate in my life until now, and I wad in many places.

Irasshaimase! My favourite Japanese restaurant in London. It mimics the Ippudo restaurants in Japan so well. The food is great, the staff is nice and attentive. The ramen is just amazing! I'm never disappointed by it. Full of flavour. And the egg is always boiled perfectly, not like other places where the egg is too hard boiled. Even though this is a chain restaurant, this is as authentic of a Japanese restaurant as you can get.

I'm Japanese and often eat Ippudo ramen, and it's as delicious as the ramen I eat in Japan.🇯🇵

Unfriendly and uncourteous staff, did not offer glasses of water to us but gave them to other customers. No smiles at all, no greetings when we left. Chashu was stinky. Utterly disgusting experience. Regret not going to Kaneda-ya on the opposite street instead.

I passed this restaurant when I was going to the British Museum. I went in to eat because I like ramen. It tastes very good

Really good ramen as you would expect, but £20+ for a bowl of ramen is steep (which includes the 12.5% service charge for speaking to me once for a bar seat for one). Not marking down as it is central London after all

Great atmosphere, great food, great everything. The ramen is so good, warming and delicious, gyoza are crispy and very tasty. Sake very tasty and lots of choices. The service was great very helpful and friendly staff. Definitely recommend if looking for some good ramen at a good price.

Ippudo is always reliable. Comparable to the Ippudos in Asia rather than those in NYC.

Wow!! First time trying the food here after hearing amazing things and I was not disappointed!!! We ordered the akamaru modern ramen which was amazing with a really rich and dense flavor, and amazing toppings, and we had the goma g flavored cucumber which was INSANE and the age-tako yaki which honestly stole the show, the sauce on those appetizers was absolutely incredible! I will defo be going back here, was not disappointed at all and thought it was really fairly priced for the quality of the food we had! Plus the service was great and we only had to wait for a table for 5-10mins on a Friday night which i was very impressed by

***Great experience but on asking was disappointed to be told that staff don’t see the 12.5% service charge as tips. Sort it out Ippudo, either make it clear that you’re keeping the service charge or add the extra on to the price of food & drink so staff can more clearly be rewarded*** Visited around 17:30 on a Saturday evening & waited about 25 minutes, which was fine as staff told us how long we’d be and let us wait inside. Ramen was great, but the staff were particularly great as they gave a great, “ irasshaimase”, and were so friendly and helpful. Overall great experience but Ippudo should stop the disingenuous service charge and make sure their staff are rewarded (I tipped on top of the charge)

The broth of the ramen is incredible and is great for the price! I would most definitely go again. There may be a small queue as it is a bit busy.

Ramen is incredible !! Service was good too, only disappointment is that they do not give service charge to staff.

Was running late but fantastic food and atmosphere!

My favourite ramen in London! Staff is great as well.

One of the best Ramen we have had in London. Can’t recommend the spicy veg ramen enough, it tasted perfect. We also tried chicken gyozas and salted edamame, which were really good.