Shoryu Covent Garden in Camden

We had an enjoyable time at the Shoryu Covent Garden. We were warmly greeted, and as it was a very warm early Saturday evening, we chose to sit outside. It was rather relaxed and pleasant, even though the pubs on either side were looking rather busy. The waiters were friendly and helpful in making the correct food and drink choices for us both. The Gekkeikan Tarusake Sake (carafe) was delicious, not too sweet and refreshing. My friend later also very much enjoyed a glass of Pinot Grigio. I had a gorgeous glass of Malbec, full-bodied and rather plummy and spicy. We both thought the vegan ramen was very good. A nice blend that included mushrooms, tofu and broccoli. Although I'm not vegan, I often enjoy vegan dishes and I added what was a nice, tender piece of Cod Katsu. A very good experience.

A warm bowl of ramen served expertly on a cold day. I’m glad that Shoryu are increasing their vegetarian range. More would always be welcome!

This was the worst meal I’ve had in London ever. The food smelled, tasted strange so only ate half of the ramen noodles and none of the soup. No one at our table had a nice meal. Really awful.

4 of us went, and we all had bad meals. The menu is basically ramen (2 of us) and japanese curry (the other 2). My curry was a congealed, lukewarm sauce ovee some rice and the ramen eaters said their dishes had an unpleasant taste. Service was mediocre to poor. Only nice dish was the starters - gyozo and engagement.

My partner and I decided we would do a Japanese themed day in London as we were going to see Spirited Away at the Coliseum Theatre. Looking at Shoryu's menu we found a great deal of good vegetarian options and the website looked great so we booked a table. I should say that we are both vegetarians and that I suffer from IBS, which means that I have an onion and garlic intollerance, which is not the greatest to eat out. However, the staff were so kind and helpful with this. In fact we both ordered vegan ramen and the kitchen very kindly made me a broth without the onion or garlic. It was incredible. I couldn't recommend the place highly enough. In fact all the food and drink we had was great. We started with some edemame, which is always a go to at a Japanese resteraunt. We also had a boa bun with a pumpkin crocet. So good. The yuzu mojito and yuzu jasmine tea were so refreshing. Great service, the decor is so relaxed and cool. Thank you for a great lunch

I love Shoryu. My wife and I regularly visit when we come to London however the last two visits to the Covent Garden branch have been poor. Last night we visited and the food was nowhere near as good a previous and the service was so slow. The pork in my ramen looked like it had been cook a day earlier and was very tough. My wife's had congealed as if it had been sitting on a hotplate for a while. We also couldn't get anyone's attention to pay. Other diners got up and walked to the front of the restaurant to pay. We eventually were served and there was 12.5% tip added on. Which we didn't want to pay but asking to remove it is worse than just not paying so we paid it reluctantly. I would recommend Shoryu but just avoid this branch. It's really really poor. Zero effort by staff and low quality food.

Met my son for lunch, thought we would give this a try. Absolutely no regrets for doing so. Great food, good portions, fantastic service. Highly recommended.

We went right at opening time, thankfully, as we had no reservations. We sat at one of the high tables (shared) and watched the entire restaurant fill up QUICKLY! We ordered drinks: matcha tea (be ready for it to be super strong) & oolong tea (need to admit I drink it with sugar, so when I asked for some, the bartender sends over simple syrup, which was such an unexpected, though greatly appreciated, detail) Appetizers: 2 bag buns: crispy chicken and a bbq pork (buns are soft pillows filled with amazing flavors); dumplings (piping hot, garnished with spring onions and ginger with a soy-based dipping sauce); cucumbers (cool and crisp, sesame oil, salt and Korean spice); kimchi (was ok, not as spicy as I expected) Entree: traditional Ramen, original noodles (arrives nice and hot, great flavor, and good portion) Make sure to call and make reservations if you want to sit at a regular table, but don’t let sitting outside or sharing a table stop you from trying their food!

We had a reservation for dinner, and when we arrived it was pouring with rain, so it was nice to be given Japanese-style umbrella bags to put our wet brollies in! Service was friendly and quick, and the food was very good. My "Kotteri Hakata Tonkotsu" was very good, and a generous portion. A couple of us shared some gyoza and takoyaki, and these were freshly cooked, and tasty. Prices were reasonable. Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient.

I came here with my Dad in December before going to the theatre, who is not the adventurous with his food choices (eg: only likes English food). He loved the ramen here! It was really yummy and I loved it too. The restaurant itself is quite small, but well decorated. Everyone else food looked really yummy. Since coming here, my Dad always talks about this place, which is quite an achievement if you knew my Dad. The only thing is that the toilets are those proper Japanese toilets which was quite confusing to navigate but that’s my issue lol

The tonkotsu ramen, despite me ordering the one that's meant to be richer and more flavourful, was quite watery and bitter. The noodles were pretty tasteless. I sat outside and got food slammed down in front of me by a waitress who clearly wished she was anywhere else. You do all ordering and payment via the qr code (outside anyway). The bao buns were middling. I had to ask for soy sauce and it came on a grubby tray with other condiments. The sesame seed shaker had mouldy seeds in the rim. I won't go back.

Service was quick and efficient, even if it wasn’t, the food would’ve made it worth the wait!! I had the Katsu chicken Ramen which was absolutely delicious and my partner had the signature ramen which he couldn’t stop talking about. Also shared some bbq pork Bao buns which were really tasty too. We’re coming back, no doubt about it :)

I have to I was a bit worried when my wife told me to give this company an other chance after the dreadful service at the Carnaby's place. Well made all the difference by Lara the supervisor and thank her again to finally we had the amazing experience what I read much about online. The food was superb just like before so I can only recommend the covent garden's place.

Very friendly staff, great and delicious food, good value for food as well. Looking forward to coming back when back in London :D

Excellent Ramen Had seafood. Vegan (very good) and the house special.. Side dishes great too. We very much enjoyed a quiet and tasty lunch.

Great little Japanese restaurant close to Covent Garden, fantastic flavours and quirky choices. Attentive knowledgeable staff and good value for money. Highly recommended.

First time eating Ramen here, but best time ! I had an amazing time with my friend here. We had been served extremely well by the manager Francesco, which has been very friendly with us. I would recommend this place 100 times! Thank you Francesco for taking care of of us, it’s been a pleasure!

Very nice bowl of Ramen, situated not far from Covent Garden (across the road from the Freemasons building) Limited food and wine menu but the Ramen was tasty and not spicy (depends on which one you choose for spice levels) I found the staff a tad abrupt and non plussed which was the only let down of a nice meal.

It was a busy Saturday evening when we went to the restaurant in Covent Garden, but we managed to get a table. We had great ramen, and the service was good. They observed the safety measures during the pandemic in a satisfactory manner with staff members wearing face masks, contact tracing registry, and taking temperatures of customers; however, the tables could be more physically distanced.

i met a local friend here for lunch and it was fantastic. The ramen was very good and i really enjoyed the pork buns. good atmosphere.

Ever since we went to Japan we’ve been hunting down ramen places and this has been the best so far! The Dracula ramen with black garlic is highly recommended! The starters are also delicious, especially the bao buns. The only thing I’d criticise is that the place is crammed with tables and you’d feel way more comfortable with more space. It can get a bit claustrophobic! Food is worth it but you wouldn’t want to stay for very long.

Staff were not friendly and very eager to take our plates away quickly which made for an awkward and unjoyable experience. The food was good however we were refused the kids menu (the lady simply said “no”) or half portions (common at many restaurants) even though we are 12 years old. The sparking water was a ludricous £4.50 and they took the bottle away when there was still some left. We ordered 3 dishes, one of them being a starter, and our bill came to over £29. One of the servers (possibly the manager?) was unfriendly and made us feel really uncomfortable. The service charge amounted to £3.27 and we were reluctant to pay it but were afraid of the waitress.

A large group of us went to dinner and the food was ok. The ramen was served lukewarm and the noodles clogged together but those who had the buns or the Katsu curry did enjoy their meal. Service was not the best, the waitress just...

Had reserved a table at lunchtime and arrived on time. The so-called waiter did not unclench his teeth to ask us if we had made a reservation (which we had) and we were subsequently moved to another table. We ordered a bottle of water which...

My girlfriend had previously been to Shoyru Manchester and really enjoyed it and wanted to take me. Unsure at first with Japanese Food but what a great place and the meal was fantastic. I had Karaka Tantan Tonkotsu which was spicy , delicious and full...

This eatery is a 5 minute walk from Covent Garden river station. While there, we ordered Shoryu Ganso Tonkotsu and Origin Tonkotsu ramen, and Shoryu Sharing Platter (karage, tempura, broccoli and salmon sashimi). Generally, the food is tasty, service is good and the staff friendly....

Very unforgettable dining experience for all the wrong reasons, if the food wasn't bad enough, this was made worse by the arrogant and unapologetic female asst manager. The icing on the cake (please note the sarcasm) i asked for the 12.5%service charge to be taken...

Lunch before the theatre. Service was good, the restaurant is small but the food is good. We had the katsu chicken curry and the special ramen. Both were delicious however the broth of the ramen is very rich and meaty so I couldn’t finish it...

Unlike some others here, I found the broth to be rich and deeply flavours and this mix or vegetables and pork tasty and well prepared. The noodles might be a bit over cooked for my preferences but unlike some other places, they did not offer...

I went to the branch in Covent garden for my leaving lunch with a bunch of colleagues hoping enjoy good food and have lovely experience. We got the drinks a good few minutes after placing the order. My order was forgotten, and the shift manager...

The one star is for the starters, which were tasty. The ramen, though, were bland. They were also brought to us half way through our starters, so we had to send them back. They came to us lukewarm by the time we finished our starters....

We visited here for the first time and were pleasantly surprised by the flavours of the food. They had vegetarian options too. The serving size is good. The place looks a bit short staffed so you need to wait for someone to come around to...

I went today with my Niece her baby, her 3 and 5 year old Fistly we s sat in a very dark corner with barely enough room for the four of us and a high chair - the music was so loud we could not...

Came for the final fantasy 14 collaboration. To start off this review, I should go through the seating process. Nobody was tending to the people outside despite the fact that there was clearly a queue and they had 1-2 staff members seemingly loitering around. Me...

Some staff are nice and welcoming, some staff doesn't really care. Ramen is okay. 6/10. Portion is a bit tiny.

Never been to one of your restaurants before, came for the final fantasy event. Firstly it seemed badly managed and most staff just didn't seem to care. There was a sign saying to wait outside to be seated, meaning there was a queue of people...

Came for the FFXIV collaboration event. The themeing of the collaboration menu was good, and the bun and matcha dessert were excellent. However, the service was pretty awful... it seemed like less than half of the staff even knew the collaboration was happening and also...

Nice little place that does noodles. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and took the time to ask if I had any allergies. I spied an allergy advice book as well which shows that they don't want to serve anything that will have a...

After a late morning of shopping, we were hungry. We wandered through Carnaby Street and stumbled across Shoryu by accident. We ordered jasmine tea, salt and pepper chicken wings, 2 pork bao and a seaweed salad. All very delicious. The bao bun was quite a...

We had a party of 6 for Friday night dinner. The staff were very nice but seemed rushed and I had to wave and draw attention anytime we wanted to order something. The food did not come at the same time so some of us...

Needed a bite before heading to watch Lion King, and so pleased we picked this place. Didn’t have a table booked but we were found a space no problem. Really nice waiter and the menu was explained to us as soon as we sat down....

Food were amazing! The octopus balls are probably one of my favourite. They have happy hour for every cocktail which is great and wasn’t disappointed at all. In terms of service, our waiter Dane was attentive and very friendly. The only downfall I would say...

It was our first time visiting shoryu and we were not disappointed! I came with my wife and son & we ordered buns, can never go wrong with pork bun! They had kids menu which was perfect as my son really liked the ramen which...

I was dining with my daughter 2 nights ago. We were welcomed in. The service was impeccable. Piotr was very friendly and helpful. My daughter asked for an adjustment to her dish (tofu instead of pork) and this was done without any problem or extra...

Authentic and genuinely delicious! Never noticed the service as too busy eating delicious noodles, add a pork bun and it’s like you’re winning at life

Very good food, but service was awful from the beginning until the end. Nobody asked us how was our food, or even just « enjoy » when the dishes arrived. Not a even a smile. Definitely not coming back

Today was the first time I visited and will most definitely return. The food, the surround and the service were perfect. As will be returning again I will describe in more detail what I had but even what my guests had looked very mouth watering...

Don't go for the service. Go for the ramen. I had the seafood ramen and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the service was poor. They forgot our starters and served us our mains before our starters.

This is my second time visiting this place. Ramen are always tasty, bun is also good, gyoza is sticky and tasteless (gyoza is not recommended). Service is really disappointing. The restaurant was empty but it took some time to welcome us. Drinks didn’t come until...

Service was quick and staff was friendly , however Ramen was just about ok and nothing special . I found broth not to be very deep rich In flavour , and chicken bun as starter was cold .

Stopped here after seeing an evening performance of Bat out of Hell. We waited at the entrance to be seated - the place wasn't busy. There was a member of staff (chef) who called one of the waiting staff over to attend to us. This...

I visited Shoryu with my two friends after a long day in and out of shops in a rainy London. We had high expectations because one of us had previously visited one of the other locations and had a great experience. However, this experience was...

We went there for my boyfriend's birthday. The website made the place and food look amazing, but I wish we had gone somewhere else. Food was good but too expensive for the quality you'd expect at that price. The service was lacking. They didn't have...

We really enjoyed the food, when it arrived and when it hadn't been passed around the tables. Ramen is very enjoyable and the buns are excellent. It was the service, having been here before and other Shoryu venues, we were left/ignored whilst other diners who...

This is in a great location in Covent Garden. The service can be a little slow but we were not in any hurry. As for the food, the Shoryu tonkatsu ramen and the sharing plate were very good. The sharing plate had chicken karaoke, shrimp...

First opportunity to try this chain, they have good reputation. The menu was a nice contemporary twist on Japanese food. It was of a good standard, it was served but polite and friendly staff. There was very little I could find wrong with this place....

I had the origin tonkotsu and pork bun both of which were excellent. The service here was awful - we sat at the table for 20 minutes asking different members of staff to take our order until our zombie waiter came out and took the...

My parents loved Shoryu in Manchester so it was a must visit in London. We were not disappointed, we were walk-ins only had to wait a few minutes for the table. The ramen was delicious, just as nice as their other branches. I have no...

I’ve been to Shoryu a few times - never this branch - thought I’d give it a go. Our order was taken quite swiftly but the food came long before the drinks, and after that there was no service to be seen! We fancied a...

Visited Shoryu’s stall at Japan Matsuri 2018. I should have been warned off by their having the shortest queue at the festival. I was served the Matsuri Tonkotsu for £8. It was the blandest ramen I have ever tasted and came with a single thin...

Excellent food. Wasn't sure about the drinks (expensive G&T and sake, but I guess that's how they make their money..)

The food here was great and the service cheerful (though not totally authentic- our Japanese conversation with them was lost). Good menu and food was great when it arrived. However, if you are a teetotal "Coke drinker" it doesn't matter that there's happy hour on...

Came here for my boyfriend’s birthday. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was so calm. I had the Salmon Poke ball which was the best thing ever. We also had the steamed buns which were to die for! Would definitely recommend!

Without reservations, we slogged in after a busy day of sightseeing. A delicious respite in the theater district. Everyone was happy: curry ramen, kotteri hakata tonkatsu and I had the summer special cold tofu mango noodle salad. Pork buns and halloumi buns very good. We...

First time just passing and thought I would try. Very good noodles and chicken wings. Only issue is trip advisor wants more than 100 characters

We went for dinner after the theatre and were looking forward to eating their Ramen dishes. The pork ramen was OK but we weren't impressed by the seafood ramen. The seafood was chewy and I have to say that the pork appeared twice cooked. We...

We ate the prawn bun on the menu. As a foodie, I love the flavour in my food and that's why we picked Asian cuisine was very disappointed to have mayonnaise in my roll Not a good combo with wasabi and Asian flavour especially as...

For me the ramen broth was a bit too meaty and not the complex layers of flavor I love, but my family thought its was fantastic. We also had a chicken bun and a pork bun. Both were good, nothing mind blowing, but filling and...

Went for a pre-theatre meal with my husband - we both left happy! The place is a little pricey, but to a certain extent I think it’s a hazard of the area. We went on a weekday for dinner, so maybe less busy than the...

Went to eat with a family after a balet performance at Royal Opera House . We like ramen and to be fair the food was ok in this place, nothing special but ok, chain quality fast food . Unfortunately you will be paying restaurant prices...

Food was lovely but the service was shocking slow, in fact also nonexistent. Had to go find someone before we could pay.

Went for bottomless brunch were we didn't get our first drink until after 40 minutes after sitting down. The service was slow and not bottomless (two diners didn't get their ramen until the end after asking repeatedly) could have eaten and drunk more but just...

Someone at our boutique hotel recommended the Shoryu restaurants telling us that the food was amazing....he was right! We each ordered a steamed bun and a bowl of of noodles. Everything was delicious! We would definitely go back there when we visit London again!

We were craving ramen after being in London for a few days, we are from Hong Kong so have eaten many before and we're keen to compare, we ordered the original and the original with foam stock, both were excellent with a good stock, not...

Shoryu is one of my favourite ramen places in London. Excellent choice and the quality is always great. Very good value for money in central London and a lovely decor.

I had the 'white natural' ramen, great balance of flavour and not too heavy. I would have liked the tofu to be smaller and crispier, but overall very nice.

Great restaurant, so tasty. We loved the card selection and had a great meal. We discovered another part of the Japanese culture. We are used to sushi but this was amazing good. I would love to have such restaurant in my place. Fresh, tasty food....

I happend to drop by Shoryu Covent Garden for lunch and I was not disappointment. One of the best Ramens I've had in a long long while. Perfect noodles, made to order (hard, medium or soft) the the taste which was out of this world....

So I’ve been visiting this Shoryu since October and, this is the spot right here... so chilled in terms of ambience with great vibes and an energetic and professional staff. I visit this Shoryu at least 4 times a month! I just love everything about...

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and ambience of this restaurant even though my expectations were quite high. I would visit this restaurant multiple times again.

Very small cosy place. Had the Kimchi Seafood Tonkotsu and it was soooooooooooooo good! Just the right amount of spice, tasty broth and good seafood. Service was ok, staff was attentive, but drink did take a while, considering that it was happy hour, we were...

Hard to beat the fast and efficient service at ShOryu. The setting here is quite small and cramped and would feel claustrophobic if full, but still it is a nice space. The food is exactly as you would expect tasty and consistent, have not had...

We ate - white natural ramen for vegans, one miso waffo chicken , matcha green and chocolate sundae... it was tasty , the service was quick and attentive very nice crew . Mostly recommend- we’ll be back!

Very good food but they could work on service! this being said, the ramen is very tasty and the prices are very good!

This was a real treat! My daughter and I loved this place. We had the salmon poke and the green curry ramen; both were delicious. Service was excellent and we are definitely coming back!

We ate here on a Wednesday night and to be honest, I haven't experienced such bad service in a long time. There were six of us, and we had to remind our waitress several times to bring our drinks (which we ordered before the food,...

Several options for ramen, including veg, but pork is the house special. To me, tonkatsu is a fried pork cutlet but that is not the case here. You also order the firmness if your ramen and may opt for sides (e.g., takoyaki - fried octopus...

We arrived and were seated promptly. The restaurant was pleasant to sit in, and we never felt rushed. We were given an 1.5 hour slot but ended up being there for maybe 2/2.5 hours which helped us digest the food. The staff were very nice,...

food generally good. Service was kind of erratic on the day when we were there for lunch. Apparently our order got forgotten along the way. Had to remind the staff before the good came streaming out to us. Worthy to visit but don't expect too...

I suggest to everyone to taste one of the ramen they have on the list..great! Service needs to be a little more prompt during lunch time when time can be an issue for clients.

Went to Shoryu for a friend's birthday and on the whole had a nice time, but not sure staff could cope with our party... The food was pretty nice, though my main gripe was that there was only one or two vegetarian options in a...

The ramen at Shoryu is tasty, but given the options London has to offer this is simply not enough. The price when I went was £5, but that was a discount from £12. The aubergine and mushroom starters were fine, too. Nothing to complain about...

Good (not excellent) flavour here when you add your own spices and extras. Typical Ramen combinations in nice setting - quieter than others nearby.

Very good haunt indeed, well priced and tasty. Known for Ramen but there are good choices such as tempura and sashimi. Good desserts as well. I will return!!!

Went in for Sunday lunch around 3.45. Greeted by young Polish lady waitress (?Marianne) who showed us to a comfortable seat and explained the menu and allergens and took our order. She was friendly and professional. The food was brought in reasonable time by another...

Sushi for starter was really good. Had the Thai green ramen which was really tasty - never come across it before and it's a new favourite of mine. We were seated without a reservation but the service was very slow - only downside.

Enjoyed good quality, tasty ramen. Service was friendly and efficient. Beers were cold! Prices are ok for central London.

This place was fine but the Ramen at Bone Daddies is much tastier. The prices here are way too high for the offering- my Ramen (with an egg added and some chilli) came to £16! The flavours were good but not anything to write home...

Chose here as local and last minute eating. The reception was swift with a 'bang of the gong' on heading to our table! Filled buns we chose for starter. The contents good, the bun, just a vehicle for the content, bland and like eating chewy...

Came here for pre-show dinner. Did not make reservation and noted that there were a fair few tables empty so we thought we might try our luck. Seriously have never seen wait people make such a fuss about "no reservations". I told the wait person...