Ramen Kulture in Oxford

Love this ramen place. Best in oxford pick a ramen you can't go wrong. Only problem is a small place so it's always packed but its worth the wait.

Brilliant lunch here, loveliest staff and the ramen was divine. Love it here, def my fav spot for ramen in Oxford.

Ok I’m on the fence with this one, the food is lovely and so tasty. Where my apprehension comes is with the fact that the restaurant is no bigger than you or I’s bedroom-now imagine your bedroom with 30 people eating in it, relaxing? Not so much. Due to its small size there is quite often a queue to get in, with no shelter this can be quite unpleasant in the usual miserable weather. You also feel slightly rushed due to their high turn over nature and need to seat the growing queue of hungry people outside. But, and I must emphasise this, I cannot give Ramen Kulture lower than 4 stars. Despite its flaws-which I cannot say is their fault-the food is as I said earlier so lovely and tasty and so authentic. So if you think you can deal with the rush and proximity of the restaurant and you’re in need of a bowl of amazing ramen this is place for you.

It's a small place, and worth the wait to get inside!

Friends and I went twice in our weekend out it was so good. I loved the Tonkotsu pork when I got it but the duck on the teriyaki duck was amazing 🥰 the photos are from two different days ❤️

Found this place spontaneously whilst visiting Oxford. There is no booking system so you queue outside but the queue moves quickly. The restaurant itself is very small and cosy but this isn’t a problem when the food is so good. A generous sized portion for a great price and tasted beautifully fresh. Highly recommend.

The food and service were very good. Wish the ramen soup was a bit hotter.

An absolutely superb ramen restaurant with really good flavoursome stock...... It's worth the extra walk just to have such a wonderful meal.....

My partner & I went yesterday, there was a small queue outside but it moved quite quickly so don’t let that put you off. The restaurant is small but cosy, we both had ramen, I had beef and my partner had duck. They were both delicious, this was my first time trying ramen and I’m worried that anywhere else I have it now won’t be nearly as good. I definitely recommend stopping here if you are in Oxford.

We got two tantan beef ramen’s with one EBI tempura. Both were full on flavour and great portion size. Will definitely recommend if in the area.

Staffs were accommodating. Long queue but didn’t try to squeeze customers together on seat arrangements. It is a small restaurant, tight space but the staffs did their best. Food is delicious considering the selection, or the lack thereof, in Oxford. Asahi available on tap. The pork in the ramen could have been more tender. The broth was excellent. Ramen is great, although I would prefer like in Japan they would give you a piece of paper to choose how you would like your ramen and everything. All in all, still possibly the best ramen restaurant in Oxford.

It’s an OK place. Food unexpectedly bland for our taste. We had tonkotsu ramen and duck donbury. If you have to wait in queue, I would go ant other place since it’s not worth the wait.

Incompetent and perhaps mildly racist staff

Amazing food! defo worth the wait in the queue and the price is very reasonable

You need to wait in line 30min plus - unacceptable.

I’ve been here twice now, and both times it’s been delicious. I’ve had the pumpkin curry and the veggie ramen, and would recommend both. You may have to queue and will almost definitely have to sit at a community table, but it’s worth the wait!

Authentic ramen and really well priced. The place is quite compact so we got there just as dinner service started and got a seat right away. Otherwise it looks like there’s usually a queue!

SUGOI and OYISHI! Most recommended! The most authentic Japanese ramen we’ve ever had in UK! Also please must try takoyaki balls, delicious! The most authentic ramen I have ever eaten in the UK! Highly recommended! Love from Taiwan!

I always enjoy the food from here. I ordered Ebi Katsu Curry this time and I finished the curry sauce when I was half- way through my rice so I asked for more. They brought me a small bowl of curry sauce. At no point did the waiter mention this wouldn't be free! They charged me £3.50 for a little extra curry sauce. I found this quite sneaky and disappointing!

The duck ramen was okay. The crispy duck had a few bites that were scrumptious, but some where it was evident that the duck wasn’t the best quality, and all that I could feel in my mouth was cartillage. The broth was too salty and the crispy shallots had turned into mush when served to us. The noodles themselves, egg and mushrooms were great though. But overall disappointing, and not worth the wait in the rain.

Place is small, you will have to queue to get the table. Staff were nice and attentive. Duck was good and tasty, I love it! I’m not a fan of ramen but I think I will come back to this place.

Great range of food, including a kids menu and desserts. You can play it safe or experiment. Lovely staff.

2024/10 The tonkotsu ramen here was okay, but it didn’t feel very authentic. The broth was a bit lacking in depth compared to what I’ve had elsewhere. The queue took around 20 minutes, which wasn’t too bad, and the staff were really friendly and welcoming. Overall, an average ramen experience, but the service made up for it a bit.

This place is one of Oxfords best quick food spots. The ramen is delicious!! I really enjoy the small side plates too. Worth a visit for a quick nibble

Excellent. Got the spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and a side of chicken Kara-age. Both excellent

We made a note to try this place seeing the long line of Asian students and hearing a few good reviews from people. Unfortunately, the experience left a (literal) bad taste in our mouths. This experience was a couple of weeks ago, we shared some unmemorable starters and their signature tonkotsu ramen and the spicy kimchi tonkotsu ramen. Though neither of us were familiar with this style of ramen, there were a couple of glaringly obvious points which ruined the bowl. Firstly, the tinned sweetcorn had not been rinsed, and imparted the whole bowl with a strong taste of tinned sweetcorn water. Secondly, the flavour of the actual broth was completely unpalatable. The unpleasantness of cheap pork and chicken bones was unmistakable. You can’t make a decent broth with cheap bones - especially pork and chicken. The condiments were non functional. It would have taken eight minutes to shake a reasonable amount of chilli flakes from the shaker to slightly improve the meal. The (supposed) chilli oil was just a red oil. No immersed flakes etc. neither could improve the bowls unfortunately. Service was fine. Can’t complain. Atmosphere was decent but slightly spoiled by the lady sitting next to us who was giving off a highly offended vibe in response to us critiquing the food. She must be one of the crowd of uncritical fans of this place. Disappointed and would avoid at all costs. Hoping to find a local ramen place which respects the value of quality ingredients.

Me and my partner went there to have some lunch before returning back to London. My partner doesn’t eat pork however the waitress was really accommodating and offered a duck broth which was amazing. The gyoza was wonderful and my spicy tonkotsu felt exactly what I needed. Definitely coming back when in Oxford! Highly recommend, the place is small and always there’s a queue so plan ahead!

The first time me and my husband try ramen. Was just amazing and for sure we will come back every time we can.

I used to give this place a five star but decided to take it back. The service was disgustingly horrible. We have been waiting for a table, and when it was available, some customers decided to go before us and grab that table. The staff seemed to allow that. I have been waiting so long for the table with better seats instead of those with stools because of my suffering from back pain. However, the staff were so unsympathetic they did not accommodate this.

Poor service. Aggressive customers were served first and polite customers received no communication.

I tried Chicken Curry Ramen and it was super delicious. Great balanced with vegetables and meat.

It's best ramen what I ate ever🔥❗

Really cosy, great food and service. Not much room under the table for your legs so be mindful if you are a larger person. Would advise getting there earlier as there is only limited seating.

Very good ramen, short waiting time, large portion, you can eat well. The place is a bit small, so you may encounter a long queue.

The ramen soup is not of decent taste. It is salty and the meat in it does not tast good. The restaurant is very small and you only have a narrow space to eat. They also charge £1 for a mini paper box to take away your leftovers. Not sure if this is to discourage customers to take away leftovers so that they could use to serve next customer. I had diarrhea afterwards. Won't go for a second time.

Delicious ramen, very efficient service.

Really lovely little place! Staff are friendly and the food was very nice. Would definitely recommend.

The ramen was good, but not amazing. Staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is nice and relaxed.

Tried okonomiyaki for the first time, i really liked it, it was a bit mushy towards the middle of the stick and I didn’t get any “octopus” but the sauce was great and i couldn’t stop eating it. The ramen was ok. I had the spicy tonkatsu ramen. The half egg was overcooked and the yolk wasn’t semi runny. The broth was decent would’ve preferred if it had more flavour. The highball whiskey cocktail was amazing and would come back just for that

What a little gem. Not massive but well worth a visit.

Perfect tonkotsu. The spring rolls are probably the best I've ever eaten.

Been here so many times and every time I love it. The food is great and the place is amazing. Bit of a wait during peak dinner time tho, but it’s worth it

Authentic delicious ramen! Small menu but everything we ordered was fantastic! Very friendly and attentive service. Would recommend!

Really nice place! Good food, but nothing incredible. Nice vibe, great service. Unfortunately, the queue outside probably got my expectations too high.

rly nice japanese ramen store🇬🇧 with very kind service！

Considering the price and all, the food had little to zero adherence to anything Japanese

Loved the place. The regular queue outside speaks volumes about the food. We had to wait about 15 minutes but it was 100% worth it. The service is super quick. Very friendly and polite staff. The food is delicious and flavourful. Their tonkotsu ramen is highly recommended- the normal one as well as the spicy one. Large portions. It's a small place but has a cosy vibe.

Told by two different people that they may be the best Ramen in Britain and they weren't lying.

We were disappointed with the service during our visit. Despite understanding that it was a busy time, we felt rushed out before we had even finished our beer. The staff brought us the bill without us asking for it and asked us to pay immediately. Even after paying, we still had our drinks left. Food is okay but not authentic Japanese ramen. We won’t go there again with this bad experience.

This place is legit! Now I have had a lot of good ramen in Japan and everywhere else in the world, this is the first one I found so far in England which can live up to my standards. The gyoza was cooked then pan fried to perfection. Soft and chewy on the top, crispy on the bottom, juicy tender core (chicken). The Tonkatsu Ramen that I had was on point, thick and flavorful broth, clean with the milky look from the bone marrow and collagen cook down. It could use a bit more salt but it is good enough. The chashu pork was done perfectly, soft flavorful pork, not too thin, and torched just right. The noodles, now those made me feel like I was back in Japan, plus that perfect half broiled egg. The one star was lost to my colleagues Spicy Ramen, normally it is the base ramen with some spice oil and pepper or both. Whatever it is used for the spicey spin cannot over power the flavor of the broth. They added cumin, what? I know food in England has alot of Indian influence but cumin in a Tonkatsu broth is just wrong. Cumin is known for its aromatic properties, not for spice, so there is almost no point to add cumin to the mix. The aroma of the cumin is a bit overpowering. But besides that this place is solid!

Unbeatable ramen in Oxford. If you are around is a no brainer

When in Oxford… we gotta stop at Ramen Kulture 😋 the ramen is perfect, high quality ingredients and so delicious!

Tasty and good service! Especially good chicken gyoza

Delicious ramen and relatively quick service

Delicioso ramen. Consigue el tonkotsu picante con huevo extra y charshui extra. El caldo es increíble. Gran amor por este lugar. Es diminuto, así que espera hacer cola. Viendo las opiniones anteriores, hubo una de una persona discapacitada que dio una opinión muy negativa debido al acceso. Entendible, por supuesto. Sin embargo, solo hay que decir que algunos edificios en una ciudad medieval son imposibles de atender para sillas de ruedas, les guste o no a los propietarios de negocios. Realmente quiero ir en tripadviser y darles una mala crítica porque tienen una unidad muy pequeña. No son una gran cadena, están haciendo todo lo posible. Tienen una puerta estrecha. Es muy viejo. Lo más probable es que estén alquilando la unidad para la Universidad. Tienen asientos afuera. En fin, comida increíble.

Very cute place, the starters are really tasty!

Such a cute restaurant in Oxford, the food was delicious and will definitely go back!

Overall, the taste is good. Just noodles and broth have a bit far from authentic Japanese flavor. One commendable aspect is the excellent service. 🍜 Tonkotsu Ramen Slow-cooked Japanese BBQ pork is one of the best part. The soft-boiled egg is good but the flavor can be aggravated. The pork bone broth could also be richer and more flavorful. 🍜 Tan Tan Beef Ramen The taste of Tan Tan noodle flavor is appetizing and quite spicy, but it doesn't quite match with ramen. 🍜 Teriyaki Duck Ramen Roast duck rarely appears in ramen. The taste and meat quality are better than expected.

Ladd is delicious and the portions are sufficient. You don't have to queue if you come before 12 o'clock.

The service is bad. The waiter forced me to move seats, while I am about to finish my food. He moved me and took away my unfinished drink, even when I told him I am about to finish, please grab me the check. Although he was saying sorry when he was doing that, there are different between saying sorry and acting sorry. I understand it’s a busy time, you want to get more people in, but that’s not how you treat customers The food is also disappointing. The Tonkotsu soup is very thin, for someone who has lived in Japan for years, I am not sure if I would call it Tonkotsu ramen. The edamame is very old and overcooked, it’s also strange have it served with a lemon wedge, at least to me.

A small place with delicious authentic ramen! The Takoyaki balls were delicious and the spicy Tonkotsu ramen was incredible. The pork was soft and the flavor was fantastic.

Small ramen place next to the famous Eagle and Child in Oxford. Lovely atmosphere, great service and better food. The food came quick and it was really delicious. I tried the tan tan beef ramen, it had the perfect kick of hit spice and it was just delicious with a beer, it really hit the spot. The service couldn't be better either and to a reasonable price given the quality. Do not hesitate to give it a go if you visit Oxford!

The ramen was good, especially the broth. The small plates were alright. The takoyaki balls were not so nice, one of the balls didn’t even have any octopus in there and was just a batter ball…

The best ramen I've ever had by a mile

The pork bone ramen had fried onions, corn, and pickled ginger. It probably won't suit Japanese tastes. Also, the char siu bowl was terrible, including the rice and sauce.

The blind Ramen restaurant is located on Oxford University Road. In general, I don't think the food is very delicious. Food orders are also quick. The shop is cramped

The shop is small, but the food is excellent. The spicy pork bone ramen and roasted duck ramen are truly delicious, especially the roasted duck ramen. The duck meat is boneless, and the crispy duck skin soaked in the soup is very tasty without being greasy. As for the snacks, I recommend the fried chicken pieces and fried tofu, and the edamame is also quite good.

We waited for over 30mins to go inside and the vegan ramen didn't live up to the expectations. The edamame spring rolls were good though!

Excellent food, great menu , generous in quantity and quality for the reasonable prices and great service.

Very small, but great place imitating a real Japanese ramen shop somewhere in Tokyo. Nice atmosphere with some Japanese pop hits, very attentive service and great food, especially spicy tonkotsu. Highly recommended!

Cool little ramen place with great service and good food.

Always love their ramen, albeit slightly salty to my palate, but thats alright. They use double bone broth for their soup base, so for those with a taste for saltier version, this is for you. I just dont get it why they have to put sweetcorn into the soup, i think there are better stuffs to put into , like edamame or sesame seeds. Just hope that they have more seatings as they have quite limited seats indoor, so you have to queue while waiting to be seated during peak hours. But it's one of the best ramen places in Oxford.

pretty good broth and noodles, but there could be more that one vegan/vegetarian options

Amazing food and the waiters are so so so nice!

Good food good vibes - come early otherwise you will be queueing

Nice atmosphere with good Japanese music on background. The food is very tasty and the service is excellent.

I’ve been to this place multiple times and they never disappointed me! Everything is perfect I’ve tried all the dishes already. The decorations are cute and cozy. All waitresses are friendly. I usually say tonkotsu is the best, but teriyaki duck ramen here is crazy good.

Tasty food and good customer service

By far the best ramen I've ever had, the pork melts in your mouth, the noodles are cooked to perfection, and the broth, my god the flavours fill your mouth witj rvery bite. It's a small venue and I had to wait about 30 minutes for a party of one, but I promise it is worth every second.

The miso tofu ramen is delicious so is the seaweed salad. Edamame is a good portion too. Service is very friendly and so is the atmosphere. Please consider adding more non-pork options I also try to steer clear from fried food so I would’ve also liked to see healthier options

I’ve been here twice, but I should go more! I’m not a ramen expert but this is the best ramen I have ever had! The bone broth is really amazing, I honestly dream about it. Definitely would recommend! The staff are also extremely nice

great ramen, cosy place and friendly staff!!!

Very small place with little to no options of ramen choice. Reallly sad that this is the only ramen shop in oxford as it isn’t even ok but the other one is a chain restaurant. Sad for Oxford people to not have many choices and the waiter have no service mind at all. Just walk out because he put me near the door and being micro aggressive. The food tasted 2/5 from last time I came. The Brit waiter wasn’t there last time so I saw other person sit inside but I was sitting near the door and I remember it was annoying when someone bumped me everytime I just try to eat my ramen. Today the restaurant was empty but they still wanted me to sit near the door. Awful service to go with awful fake localised noodles that tasted good for maybe only Brits who don’t know what real food is supposed to taste like.

Dropped by for dinner. It’s a small restaurant, so be prepared for a small line. But it moves quickly. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and oolong iced tea, which just hit the spot.

The best ramen we've had for a long time. Good portions and quick service. We had to queue for around 15 mins on a Sunday evening but it was easily worth the wait. The edamame beans were really nice too

I cannot explain enough as to how much I love the vibe of this place. It’s a very small space with some really good and flavourful food. The whole set up is something I personally have only ever seen in anime’s and experiencing that in real life felt a little unreal. Would definitely recommend this place if you’re a big noodle soup fan or in general like Asian food.

Sooo tasty my gosh! Finished the whole bowl in just 15 min! Highly recommended their curry dish, rice nicely cooked and pumpkin katsu just perfect 😋 would definitely visit again:)

The food was great but the service was slow. The tables were sticky, We wiped the table but it was still sticky. The toilet floor spilled with water and pee but overall it was good 😀

Such a cute little spot! I had the chicken katsu and it was sooo yummy! Big portions at a reasonable price. It’s always very busy so be prepared to little wait in line for a table around dinner time, because of this service is quick but very friendly :)

Excellent food! Always very tasty, been to this joint a few times now throughout the years. They have stayed consistently good! Reasonably priced, friendly staff and short waiting time. Would 100% recommend this place if you’re visiting Oxford!

Really good ramen. Best out of the three in Oxford. Only minor comment is that the beef is minced while my preference is the cubes but makes up for in quality of the broth and everything else.

Went for dinner with a party of 5 on a weekday. It’s my third time at Ramen Kulture, and it’s such a great little spot. Ordered the teriyaki duck and the tonkotsu ramen for everyone, and the flavours were amazing. Highly recommend!

Delicious! Great service and good menu variety. Highly recommend.

Queued outside to get in but it’s worth the wait! Delicious, hearty and friendly service! Highly recommend to anyone wanting real and tasty ramen 😋

You get great Indian and southeast Asian food in the UK but Japanese tends to be just about the most inauthentic cuisine out there. This place is a rare find. The vibe and approach is spot on - feels just like a Tokyo ramen restaurant. Fast service, Jpop playing, even clean toilets. Dontoktsu is fairly good but overpowered by sweetcorn (makes it taste like a pot noodle), would be so much better without the sweetcorn and with more garlic. Good overall experience though.

Ramen Kulture is a wonderful and delicious restaurant. Usually, I don’t really enjoy eating ramen, but I’m proud to say that my mind was blown eating this ramen and I loved it a ton. We waited outside in line for about 30 minutes before we were seated, and when I went in I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, the Takoyaki Balls and the Edamame beans. Food arrived fresh and hot, and the takoyaki balls looked heavenly, dug right in and all the components fit so well together. The Edamame beans were seasoned nicely, and the main part of the meal, the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, was a complete showstopper. The broth had a really rich flavour to it, and the noodles were exceptional. The egg was cooked to perfection, and the additional veggies like corn and bean sprouts fitted so well with the ramen. Service, again, was spectacular, with cheerful waiters who were super nice! Although the restaurant was pretty small, it was designed with a modern taste and fitted the overall vide. A fun thing was that before the food arrived, I was reading “Doughnut Economics” which I had bought from a nearby bookstore, and I met an Oxford student who told me that her Professor wrote that book 😂 Needless to say I was really shocked yet grateful to be able to meet such people. In summary, the food and atmosphere in Ramen Kulture really brought the feeling of Japan to life. The long wait is super worth it! A wonderful experience, one to look forward to for sure if you’re visiting Oxford for sure.

Small place with two tables outside! The portions are normal, they sell beer! We ate very well. The ramel with duck is very good.

The taste is very similar to what you get in Korea. Expensive but delicious food

Its was a Nice experience. The taste of Tantan Ramen reminded us a of Mexican food. The Duck Rice meal was ok too but not amazing. If you are not too picky with Japanese food i recommend this but does not taste authentic.

Best ramen in Oxford. Hands down