Ramen Zen in Bristol, City of

Great Ramen, tasted like a classic tonkotsu, went all in and had an extra egg.

Vegetable Katsu, some raw vegetables in an undercooked soggy batter. Not good. the tables were pungent with table spray perfume. So disappointed with all of it.

It amazing but the server didn't come over until after we had been sat down for a while but apart from that the food top noch

I have been here a couple times and it never fails to disappoint the food is lovely and everyone working there is lovely - labubu approved

Great service- really friendly staff and super quick service of the food (which was delicious). Will be back!

Ordered from here recently, ate it and vomited it out possibly due to food poisoning as I had never vomited something out before. The ho fun looked nothing like the picture! It wasn’t even fried, the chicken was raw!. And the takoyaki was basically burned.

Really lovely place - good vibes, attentive and friendly staff. Sat quickly, menu was explained and had a nice atmosphere. Food was delicious, we both had ramen and the broths were perfectly flavoured. Food was super fresh and the starters were hot and crispy. Vegan options pretty decent - I had gyoza, a spring roll and the vege tempura ramen (without the egg) One ramen each would definitely be enough but we got too excited by the starters and over-ordered. However, mains were great value for money and definitely going to be our new treat spot

Cute place, nice decor and music. Easy to get lost watching the cooking mama-esque video they play. Service good. Got complimentary but hot nuts so beware. Now food: Had the bao buns - 4/5 we liked them but kinda gave burger vibes which we weren't expecting - think it's the iceberg lettuce. Nice and crispy though and good taste. Mains- boyf had sizzling house special with crispy noodles which he enjoyed.4/5 I had the seafood ramen 5/5 - seafood was nicely cooked, not overdone at all. Good portions for both. We had the two desserts- both good, you can mix and match flavours which was good. 4/5

Another great experience at Ramen Zen, the food has gotten better each time we visit. The service is great and efficient. Would highly recommend this place for great noodles and Asian food

This is easily the best Japanese restaurant in Bristol. They don’t only serve Japanese food but proper Asia street food like salt and pepper king prawns! Big shout out to their port katsu curry rice, reminds me the day back in Asia.

Calm and tranquil atmosphere, Variety of options so wide we failed to choose what to get in our second visit to the restaurant, ofc the food never failed to surprise our tongues. One recommendation would be the pork katsu ramen. p.s. very welcoming and helpful service from one of the waitresses.

The staff were incredibly lovely, it was a very welcoming atmosphere and the food was delicious! The service was also really fast.. it took less than 5 minutes to get our food:) very happy with my visit today

The beancurd dish is juicy and tasty. Staff are very kind As usual. Also, saw some new dishes, will back soon to check it out.

Walking in the climate was very cozy and welcoming. The staff greeted us with a smile and explained everything very well. While you we're waiting for your food to come, there was a screen at the front that showed the different dishes and how they we're made. You didn't have to wait long though because your chosen meal came steaming hot and smelling spectacular. I ordered orange juice and I could tell it was made if actuall oranges instead of sweeteners. For my starter I had chicken tsukune - which is basically chicken meatballs - and it was delicious; the meat was succulent and a bomb of flavors! After that, I had pork Katsu udon as my main course which also surpassed my expectations. The portion of udon was very big and filling; I would say it was a portion for two. After eating, my mood was on the upside and my stomach was warm and happy. The room was comforting enough to even stay and talk with my friends. Definitely recommend :3

This ramen shop never disappoints—always delicious, just like before. The broth is rich yet balanced, the noodles are perfectly chewy, and the toppings complement it well. With great weather and amazing flavors, a bowl of this ramen is enough to brighten my whole day.

This is my favourite ramen restaurant in Bristol, the staff are so attentive and friendly, service is really efficient and the food is so tasty and fresh, I highly recommend!!

Food was good from memory, but recently found they have a food hygeine rating of 0 out of 5 so won't be returning until that changes.

Great service, tasty food, with everything cooked fresh from scratch. Lovely find. Thank you

Had an amazing dinner on valentines, the service was amazing and so was the food, staff were super friendly and helpful with choosing the best options. Also very reasonably priced for the quality!!

Super nice staff!! Good food and quick service!!!

Really really really terrific 💯 food, we 💕 loved it soooooo much

Really friendly staff! And the food was delicious!

Nice and cosy place with a very friendly service, excellent food and good selection of sakes, highly recommend it!

A lovely establishment with great service. We’ll definitely be coming back

First time at a Japanese restaurant! Really enjoyed our meal. I'm such a fussy eater and cannot eat spices or lots of flavoursome vegetables... However ate miso soup and seafood ramen and had nothing that I couldn't eat. Loved the plum wine too. Just a bit cool inside, but early Feb, so see how it is next time! 👏

Food is 10/10 . Ordered the vermicelli it was amazing and lasksa was so flavorful. I could eat this every day. Worth trying this place . The atmosphere is so calm and nice too. Customer service 100/10 so good 👍🏻

Went here for dinner and we both loved it! Super friendly staff, free wasabi nuts, wide selection to choose from. Lovely decorations too

This is a hidden gem in Bristol. Ramen is better than tonkotsu and much cheaper. Staff are friendly and happy to help woth any dietary requests and the atmosphere is warm and relaxing!

Excellent and very flavourful food and amazing service!! Highly recommend it.

The food here was so delicious! The service was welcoming and friendly, and I will definitely be coming back here!

Cold uninviting place ,food was awful , wish I'd stayed at home ,

Perfect spot for some tasty noodles!!

Very cute little noodle place! The workers are so friendly and nice to chat to. Main course portions are very generous and filling. Went with my family and friends and all thoroughly enjoyed it :) recommend 100%

Passed by not expecting much but got the best food you could expect in the most high end Asian restaurants, still shocked it's in such a remote place! 10/10

Great service with extremely friendly staff…shout out to Janice for her amazing service! Our food was 10/10 and we can’t wait to come back! We went to Japan a few months ago and fell in love with ramen…this ramen did not disappoint!

Food was incredible. It was piping hot, great flavours and looked amazing. The waitress was so lovely and nothing was too much trouble. I would happily come back again.

My girlfriend has been living on Filton Avenue for the past 2 years and had been dying to try this place. After suggesting we visit on a Saturday morning, I was met with a joyous smile and we drove straight down there only an hour later. To keep it short and simple, the food was delicious. We were met with a friendly smile and a quaint atmosphere and nice background music. The menu was simple yet covered all options. We both had a Chashu Ramen with a Tonkotsu base, and salt and pepper chips on the side. The chips were a very tasty snack to keep you busy until the main event arrived. The ramen… where do I start, it was quite simply brilliant. Hearty, flavoursome, rich and unique flavours all around. I give it a 10/10 and urge others to try.

Nice quiet place with good food and service :)

Great little spot, been a few times and consistently delicious. Will go again!

Tried this place recently and although the food wasn’t authentic Japanese in my opinion, it was tasty and good value for money. The ramen broth is quite weak, but a nice option for people trying Japanese food out. Really lovely service and a nice atmosphere!

The food was really nice and would really recommend it! 😊

Went here for a birthday and it was absolutely lovely all the food was perfect and the staff were so nice I will definitely be going here again

The staff are very polite, the environment is comfortable, the prices are reasonable, the food is good, it is worth revisiting.

The Seafood Ramen was amazing! (Laksa Seafood Ramen was delicious as well, but be carefull if you can't handle spicy food :) Very big portions, great service and lovely ambiance

Went for a meal with two friends. Can’t say anything but good things, amazing service, everyone was extremely kind and polite. Quick service and most importantly - the food was soooo good

Fantastic food, great staff, generous portion sizes. Can’t ask for more

10/10 ramen 10/10 starters 10/10 service Go and try this local gem. I was blown away how authentic and good it was

Amazing, Gyozas, Ramen and chicken sizzling plate with Satay Sauce 😀 100% recommended.

We had the nicest food and service at Rahman Zen this evening! We had 4 amazing starters and 2 main meals and could have enjoyed them more! As you can see by the pictures it was cooked amazingly well and super colourful! We would recommend the salt and pepper chips, pork rahmen and house special sizzler! All so flavoursome and delicious!

Best food ever, the staff are lovely!!!! Defo recommend, thank you.

Great food, cosy restaurant and the waitress was very helpful. Glad to Ave found this little special restaurant.

Delicious! Loved it - tastes amazing and incredible value! Oh and very friendly service.

Food was really delicious and very generous portions, especially for the price. Staff were very friendly and service was quick, highly recommend!!

Really enjoyed it and felt very authentic. The service was brilliant as well.

Lovely ramen with fresh ingredients. Thank you ramen zen!

Excellent food and great service. Restaurant is small so booking may be necessary. Well worth a visit.

We was welcomed with very friendly staff and the food was incredible. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try some delicious Ramen.

Fried chicken - absolutely amazing. It's as delicious as anything I had in Japan. By far the best thing I've eaten in England. Pork dumplings - the best. No complaints. Chicken cutlet - delicious. I prefer a smooth sauce with a blend of vegetables. Mochi - the worst. Very damp and submerged in water. I can only assume that you took it out of the freezer and didn't thaw it in the fridge. I've had mochi at other restaurants, but it was kept in the fridge so it was good for a few hours. It should have been stored in the refrigerator instead of the freezer.

Dined in on the way back to Oxford. very good customer service with lots of selection. There seems to be a lot of repeat customers.

We've been wanting to try this place for a long time because of the reviews. We were very disappointed. First of all, you can't pay by card. Secondly, I ask who served us, he was very chaotic, he mixed up the orders and caused confusion. Most importantly, tasteless food. We took different ramen but they all tasted the same. The taste is not distinctive. Ok for one time but we definitely won't come back.

Food was great and friendly staff

Delicious food and very friendly and attentive staff. We had the Chashu Ramen and the house special sizzling plate, both were really tasty and large portions. The kimchi and pork crispy gyozas were amazing too. Will definitely be back.

Lovely staff, very welcoming atmosphere and nice food. I will visit again!

I came here a few months ago and loved the food! Everything is delicious and the service is great. I ordered a takeaway last night on ubereats, but as i ordered from someone else's account I couldn't leave a review on there. But again i loved everything i ordered and i even got a free large duck spring roll ! Thank you, I’ll definitely be visiting/ordering again.

really really delicious food, quick and friendly service

Genuinely a beautiful experience 🍜🍜🍜

Amazing service and great food very fresh and amazing presentation too. Thank you😍😍😍

Very nice food. Good vibes. Large portions.

Very nice food, excellent service, friendly and gave good recommendations!

Great vegetable ramen with tempura. Excellent service

Seriously, delicious food and super sweet and attentive service. A small gem in the middle of Horfield. Recommended!

Lovely lovely place, the nicest staff and a clean beautiful restaurant

What a great find! Japanese food served in big portions with Asahi on draught, spot on for me. I went for the Tofu and the Chicken Vermicelli both delicious. The lovely Ling runs a great place. Her home made plums in the plum wine was a bonus. I will come again and try the Sake and Ramen IPA as well.

Booked a table at Ramen Zen with friends via First Table, excited by the glowing reviews online. The staff were genuinely lovely and attentive, which was a nice start. However, the restaurant only accepts cash or bank transfers – a bit inconvenient if you’re used to card payments. We ordered a mix of dishes, including a sizzling plate, tempura vegetables, and squid. Sadly, the food didn’t live up to the hype. The flavors were bland, and everything tasted like it came from a frozen packet – not the fresh, flavorful experience we expected. For the price and reputation, it was disappointing. There are definitely better Asian restaurants around if you’re looking for quality.

Beautiful atmosphere with incredibly friendly staff, food was amazing and cooked perfectly. Definitely going back!

Gillette pork katsu is fried to perfection 👍 The store clerk helped us set up the table. There is a small amount of parking space at the door

Food was really good and the staff was super nice!

Absolutely superb food and customer service. They were quick, adaptable and served seriously tasty food - starters and mains! Ask them for a little bit of chili oil on the side if you like a little spice, along with some Sake. Cannot miss with the Tonkotsu broth Chashu ramen. 5/5 indeed.

Visited here couple weeks ago, it is a small but cute spot. The atmosphere is very serene and calming, would say it’s perfect for those who loves to take themselves out or wants to go on a solo dinner ✨ the staff are lovely and friendly. We booked ahead to grantee a table. Only thing I’d improve is having more available for vegetarian and halal diet but nonetheless would recommend! The food was fresh and piping hot, starters were very tasty!

Fresh prepared food and very friendly staff , will be returning soon !

A great find whilst on route to a show, highly recommend this place

Tried out Ramen Zen through First Table and was absolutely amazing, from service through to the food! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Would highly recommend the salt & chilli prawns!

Good service, delicious foods and good value of Japan food 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😋😋😋😋😋

Great food and location. Would highly recommend!!

Food is amazing, great prices for what you get, cosy atmosphere and very nice staff. 😊

The food is delicious. You can choose your broth and noodles. The portion sized are very generous and they leave you satiated. The place had a nice vibe and we will be back as it was great value for money.

Amazing food and service the broth was amazing the egg was perfect meat and noodles was cooked perfectly not soggy

Lovely sizzling plate Bit of a miscommunication with the Katsu Raman which ended up being Katsu with rice. Fine except I don't really eat rice! The food tasted good and the service other than the mix up was good.

Great food great environment, 10/10 recommend

The first time going to Ramen Zen was really nice as the waitress was very polite and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was also very good, i ate it most of it as it was pretty filling. 10/10 would definitely come back again with another dish in mind!

At the arrival, we had received a very warm welcome. The food came in quickly, and it was fresh. However, my pork in a black pepper sauce was very greasy, and I could not finish it. In the middle of our meal, we were told that I won't be able to pay with the card, which is why II had to walk around to find a cash point. The prices on the menu in the restaurant have not been updated, so you might get a surprise when the bill arrives. 10% tip is included.

The gyozas and pork ramen were delicious. Popped in whilst at the university open day, shame it’s two hours from home otherwise would be here every week!

Don't hesitate to come here, lovely food, lovely staff, and no judgement. Definitely recommend 100%

Great food, great service, very relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely return

Me and my partner have been twice now and have to say this place is great. After our trip to Japan, we are forever craving ramen and theirs has been spot on both times 🍜.

I went to Ramen Zen after discovering them on First Table and was pleasantly surprised. The service was quick and the food was good. We ordered the laksa ramen and pork ramen. The prices were fair and the food had great flavour - would recommend going here !

The Seafood Ramen at Ramen Zen is absolutely delicious! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. The seafood toppings, like Mussels and Prawns, are fresh and add a delightful taste to the dish. And let's not forget about the green tea! 🍵 It's so refreshing and pairs perfectly with the ramen. Now, let me tell you about the service! The staff at Ramen Zen are incredibly friendly and attentive. They made sure that I had everything I needed and were always ready to answer any questions I had. The service was prompt and efficient, making my dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I had a fantastic time at Ramen Zen and I highly recommend it! 11/10

lovely hearty and tasty food and big portions! The salt and pepper tofu was delicious and the sizzling prawn noodles were full of flavour, with big juicy prawns! Atmosphere was great, and the restaurant is fun and vibrant, definitely making this our local ramen spot.

Delicious food tucked away on the street. The staff are so friendly and make this place!

My partner and I came here on the 22nd march and we had such a lovely evening! The service was quick and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious; we are still craving it! Thank you for such a lovely evening, we shall be coming back soon!:)