Shoryu Ramen in Manchester

Me and my partner been here many times for years but this time the ramen had little to no taste. Also the side of pork was chewy and dry normally it melts in your mouth. Was so disappointed because this was my birthday meal and one of my favourite places in manchester. Wasnt offerd any discount and was looked at clueless. I was suggested to have a replacement and it was pretty much the same. I feel kinda conned. I also noticed the microwave was pinging alot when we was in there which wasnt normal ethier... Time to look for a nice ramen place.

Small restaurant located in Piccadilly Gardens , I have been here already a couple times and it has always been fantastic, but today i came with my family without a booking (7 of us) despite being full the restaurant, Gianluca welcomed us and made everything possible to find a table for us !! Super friendly and professional, he took care of us ,he was very patient and he explained all the offers available plus he speaks Italian and Spanish which it was really helpful, and my family really appreciated. Food was delicious too!! Thank you so much for the amazing experience!!

We ordered total of 2 bowls of ramen with a dessert afterwards which costed us 40£. On top of that the waitress added service charge (4£) to the bill without even asking!!!! The garlic press had bits of garlic that has gone bad long time ago which had to be changed by the waitress. Dishes are small and very expensive. Do not recommend.

Authentic Japanese food experience. Loved the interior which gave a calm and relaxing vibe. Staff were fast and efficient. Tried the Octopus balls and chicken as appetisers which were both great. The Ramen dishes were also amazing and also very filling. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. Would visit again within a doubt.

Me and my friend who don't get to see each other often we're excited for our day out in Manchester and for them to take me to a restaurant that they remembered being some of the best kastu curry they'd found, and a really nice atmosphere where you are greeted on the way in. So I was excited. Me and my friend are into a lot of fashion, so we like to do makeup and dress up a bit interesting on our days out, but nothing insane, just bright colours and for me I'm a little more gothic, just some white and graphic liner, which I didn't think would be a problem. We waited outside where it said to for about five minutes with staff inside seeing us and ignoring us. Thinking maybe we were a bit young, we decided to step inside to show that we wanted to be seated. We again stood there for some time, confused as to why this pretty calm and not busy restaurant would not take us to a table. One of the chefs was pointing to the bar staff and waiters to come sit us but they said no, embarrassed and went into the back, so the chef had to tell us we could sit at a table that did not have any cutlery or napkins. No one came up to take our order, which we saw they did for other tables, and luckily there was the option of QR code so we got to order. The staff who came over seemed embarrassed to do their job. The manager was the one who brought over our food, where they asked how things were, and I explained that we've been ignored by the other staff. The manager and chef that seated us were nice, but everyone else was a little rude. The food was very nice, and a good portion size, it was annoying to see other guests greeted while we still didn't have napkins. There is also a mandatory 10% service charge. A little disappointing that we were treated differently because of how we looked when we just wanted to have some fun.

Overall solid ramen! The pork buns were absolutely delicious!

Ramen was really bland, dry and lacked any real flavouring. Broth was non-existent for my ramen bowl, quite disappointing. Similarly, Karaage Chicken was absolutely miserable, crunchy, tough and like eating a dog’s dinner. Total bill was WAY too expensive. Would’ve been better off at a Wagamama.

Nothing to say but excellent food and service. 6*

So I go to this restaurant yesterday and I order spicy mountain ramen(I said to do it not spicy,they said okey don’t worry) and tonkotsu curry with prawn’s and after That I wait for more than 1 hour for my food and they just forgot about me! Is it normal? Okey then I ask about how much time I need to wait for my food they said 10 minutes I said okey and then I see my food curry with prawn’s is really good but ramen is spicy? I said to do it not spicy and it’s spicy. So I don’t write more because it’s really long history but this service is really bad

A very good bowl of pork ramen. Will come again.

Ramen well worth coming back everytime I'm in Manchester. Loved that they had a Godzilla Crossover Menü (spicy) but didn't love that two of the beers we wanted to try from the menu were not available :/ Mebe next time!

It gets very busy at lunchtime so best to make a reservation. The lunch deal is a starter, ramen and drink for £20. But then ramen is cheaper between 3 and 5 when it's quieter. The pumpkin bao and veg white ramen was tasty. They add a service charge automatically at the end. The deal of the day on Tuesday didn't include a veg option

The food is great, the broths are incredibly rich, only drawback is a lot of the meats are separately cooked and stored and then dropped on top while plating up which i could tell as a lot of the time if meat is sticking out the non-submerged end is cold. But i don't mind that. Atmosphere is great, the drum entrance when you're seated is very cool. Only drawback is the service. It's always really slow, I've been several times with my partner, we only order 1 drink, 1 starter and 1 main each, and yet we've never been in and out in less than an hour and a half. There's just too many tables in the small unit so everything is quite slow, and then putting 10% service on top of your bill feels like a kick in the teeth. I've been a few times, it's worth checking out once, but I'm not in a rush to go back any time soon, unless they take away a couple tables to speed up the process.

Would eat here every day if I lived in the centre of Manchester. Always wonderful service and delicious food. Also tried their Sake tasting board, which was interesting and really tasty. Would recommend and can't wait to visit again.

Excellent from the minute we walked in from food to service cannot fault

The service is incredibly poor, I ordered the hard ramen, but it comes very soft. And when I went out, the male waiter was even suspicious if I paid the bill, I told him the female waitress who gave me the bill, he actually went ahead and check with her. What a joke.

Probably the best ramen I've ever had. Staff were so lovely and welcoming and gave suggestions/ recommendations when I was spoiled for choice. We'll be back!

The ramen is good, I can’t remember the specific dish I had but it was nice and spicy! I would recommend if you are out on a busy Christmas shop! You can collect up points too for a free dish. drinks are a little expensive.

It's always worth a visit when we're in Manchester

Food was amazing! We've had ramen and gyoza and everything was so tasty. We reserved the table in advance because there were a lot of us, but the service was fast and people working there are really nice.

I think you need to check the freshness of the food especially the ice cream... My child came home from a kids' meal and started vomiting until now at 1.30am when he woke up from his sleep vomiting yellow bile, similar to food poisoning…

I nipped in today for a quick meal before a train. I had the Shoryu Ganso Tonkotsu and the Nansi Drops cocktail, absolutely delicious and the waitress and manager were excellent, very prompt and on the ball with allergens. My dish itself came quickly and was incredibly flavoursome and good value for money. I just wish I had more time to try starters and more cocktails but it’s definitely somewhere which I’ll be coming back with friends.

Arrivée tardive, personnel accueillant et bienveillant Cadre sympathique, jolie vue sur le square Nourriture préparer à la demande ( Buns) Rien à dire Prix très corrects Je conseillerais

The specialty is ramen, very delicious although in the end the spiciness tires you out and takes away the flavor of the rest. Very good recommendation and help from the Italian waiter. Very nice The starter was delicious crispy chicken with a super good sauce that he also recommended to us. The menu included a very delicious, slightly spicy drink. Good price We had looked for it but what decided us was that it was practically full of Japanese people so it has to be good.

Really good was amazing! 🤩 service was top notch!

Omg!!! This is the place to have ramen!!!! Honestly the most authentic and the best quality stuff you can have!! Definitely recommend!!! The waiter was sooper friendly as well. Ambience, food service 10/10!!

Amazing food, speedy service and attentive staff, I really would recommend it

Really great service from Gianluca! I do not like spicy food so he accomodated our order so I can enjoy our sides including the pork bao bun which was delicious! The food incredibly tasty and worth the visit!

My favourite ramen place in Manchester

It was okay… Central location, good atmosphere and service but the food lacked depth of flavour. We ordered two ramen dishes. The noodles had a good texture and were well cooked but could have been more flavourful. The same can be said for the broth; it was good but not amazing. The Karaka Tan Tan Tonkotsu needed some more salt to help enhance some of the good flavours in the dish, and the broth should have been cooked for longer to allow the flavours to develop. The Piri Piri Tonkotsu lacked depth, it had an overpowering flavour of chili peppers so some of the bone broth flavour was lost. There are certainly better ramen bowls in Manchester with more affordable prices.

Had the vegan ramen and some tea, both were spectacular. Loved the staff and overall vibe, too. Would definitely go again!

This is my go to place for ramen and they also have some delicious starters such as takoyaki and fried chicken. Never disappointed with taste. Service has always been good in my experience, staff are very helpful with the menu or requesting substitutions. We went with a booking most recently Friday dinner time but there were tables available for walk in as well.

Lovely food and great atmosphere and reasonable price

The lunch special is a good deal with a small app, tea and ramen. Had a tonkatsu ramen, it was overall pretty good, the pork was not seasoned enough, that’s the only thing. Service was also fine overall, pretty quick but I also felt a bit rushed.

Food and drinks were amazing, staff was great and our server even recommended some great places to go!

Ramen is good, the noodles is just alright, the pork is really good.

Decent ramen but not worth £15 + 10% service fee

Today I went to Shoryu Ramen to have dinner with my boyfriend. We arrived around 9:00 pm and ordered 1 ramen, 1 bun, and 1 takoyaki. The total price was 34.82 pounds. However, after around 25 minutes passed, my order was still not served, and no one came to ask. On top of that, I saw the 1 table behind us; they came later and got their food before us, so I asked some waitress, and they told me that they have some missed communication. We have decided to not wait and ask for a refund. And I need to wait for 20 minutes for them to process the refund for us, and they also told us that we need to wait for 72 hours to get the money back. So today we wait around 40-45 minutes for nothing. Very bad experience for today.

This was an okay/mid experience. We waited at the entrance as per the sign requested, but no one came. After 5 minutes,  we just walked in and were noticed by staff. We ended up sitting outside looking into Piccadilly Gardens, as inside the restaurant was very crowded. We ordered boa buns to begin, which were very forgettable and didn't have much in them. For mains, we had katsu curry ramen, which was nice, but given the total price, this did not hit the expectations. Overall, it was okay, but I probably won't be visiting again.

Jay, James and team have been exceptional

Excellent food. Great service. Very busy.

I visited this branch on Friday 16th August 2024 at 2:30pm. The restaurant had a lot of customers inside. I had to wait quite some time to be seated, as the 2 servers just looked at me and moved elsewhere. I was finally seated outside. I once again had to wait some time for my order to be taken. I had the Soba iced tea which was lovely, even though I had to ask for it twice. I also had the Ganso Curry, which looked nice, but was pretty bland, with very overcooked meat. This was supposed to be their signature curry dish, so it was a real disappointment. The total including 10% Service charge was £19.85.

Greeted with warmth by staff particularly the manager, Jon he’s an Italian I guess. He remembers us visited a while ago. Very observant and keen to help us even if it’s so busy during lunch hour.

Small restaurant but nice atmosphere the service and staff really good, food was great

Ramen is top notch! Super tasty. Will be dreaming about it. Quick and good service

Good food, good price and great staff!

Absolutely delicious bowl of ramen. I had the Dracula and they certainly didn't skimp on the garlic. Simply sensational!

Still the best ramen I ever had and the only place with takoyaki I know.

Probably the best option if someone wants to try Japanese ramen in Manchester, but it's not 100% authentic, tonkotsu's decent I would say

Gianluca and alva were very welcoming and even tho my personal taste didn't match food they were so apologetic and offered me free a desert even when I told them the food wasnt for me, couldn't ask for a more perfect start to the world of ramen. hopefully the next one wows me like the team

even though we arrived before closing time and were indecisive with the order the staff was very friendly and the ramen was great.

The best japanese ramen restaurant in the UK!

Calm atmosphere, delicious food, helpful staff and a decent price. Not too far from the shops. Definitely worth a visit if you love bone broth ramen like me.

I love Shoryu ramen, especially the piri-piri variant! Love it as hot as it can be

Came here earlier this month on a busy Friday evening. We were luckily able to get a table without a reservation. Staff were very welcoming and friendly, and went over the menu with us. I decided to have the chicken katsu curry ramen, and my partner had the pork ramen. Our food arrived pretty quickly, and we were surprised by how big a bowl full of food we got for the price! The taste was incredible, so jam packed with flavour! We also decided to get mochi ice cream. I opted for sesame mochi, and matcha mochi. My partner opted for chocolate mochi. We both enjoyed these, but think the sesame one was the nicest. Slightly pricey for what you get, but we're glad we tried it and didn't opt for more as we were very full. Very pleased we came here. We both enjoyed it very much, and will happily return when we next visit Manchester.

Better than „Kushi Tei of Tokyo“ (Düsseldorf, Germany)! Shoryu Ramen in Manchester is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, the inviting atmosphere and chic decor make you feel right at home. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring a seamless dining experience. The ramen here is out of this world. The rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and top-notch toppings come together to create a bowl of pure bliss. I particularly loved the special edition Takana Tonkotsu – the depth of flavor was simply unmatched, and the char siu pork was tender and delicious. Not only is the food exceptional, but the overall dining experience is also top-notch. The menu offers a fantastic variety, catering to all tastes, and the attention to detail in every dish is evident. Whether you're a ramen aficionado or new to this culinary delight, Shoryu Ramen is a must-visit. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy authentic, high-quality ramen in Manchester. Five stars without a doubt!

Delicious ramen shop that reminds me of those in Japan!

Everything was fine. Too bad the prices don't include taxes. It costs nothing to include them and avoid surprises when paying!

My partner and I went for dinner on a Monday evening and were seated quickly without a reservation. As first time visitors, the menu and offers were explained to us which was nice. We ordered 2 Shoryu buns (which were both delicious - some of the best we’ve ever had), and a cod katsu curry and chicken katsu curry ramen which were both very nice, and everything arrived quickly. We’ve already decided which dishes we’ll try next time - we will make good use of our loyalty card. Thank you

Delicious tonkotsu ramen, incredibly nice atmosphere, but the real lynchpin of how great an experience it is here is the staff. They were the friendliest and most helpful people I've had the pleasure of being served by, full of recommendations and they were especially kind when I'd lost my wallet. Altogether awesome experience, will be coming here again and again. (Once I've found my wallet)

I am lactose intolerant and it's the first time ever that the waiter brings the allergen menu in order to ensure I won't have any allergic reaction. I love the way they treat their customers and it's a very warm atmosphere. I tried the karaage curry and the takoyaki it reminded me of one of the Osaka's donburi avenue I had but not as hot 🤣. I definitely recommend, the Asahi cider 🙏.

Awful experience. Was sat down shown the menu and given some water. The waitress said she’d be over shortly to take our order. 20 mins later manager asked if we had ordered said no. He then rushed off to seat another party a further 2 parties sat down and were served straight away. Could understand if the restaurant was busy. Seemed shocked when we asked to just pay for the water and leave. Warning sign should have been two other tables complaining about the wait for food. Shame as I’d heard good things

Great service at a Japanese ramen shop in Manchester city centre.

love the place to bits, best ramen in manchester

Nice Ramen in town and with a nice garlic press🧄 so that you may add on some garlic sprinkle on top for your 🍜☺️ We also ordered a porky rice which also a great choice of Gluten free option, remember to add some more sesame if you want for a bowl of Ramen 🍜

Highly recommended ‘mazemen’! I love it!

Good food, spacious space, lovely tea pot, nice staffs (they hit the drum everytime customers come in), reasonable price. The Kimchi seafood is a bit too spicy for me, Kotteri and Shoryu have the same soup. The BBQ pork bun is unexpectedly good. View looking to the square, decent natural light.

Managed to get a table without a reservation, and it was very busy. The food was lovely. The miso broth was particularly delicious. We ordered via the app but a waiter also approached us to check if we needed anything. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Yummy ramen 🍜 with matcha 🍵 drink 😋

Todo delicioso. La cocina es abierta por lo que puedes ver como hacen la comida. El ramen está buenísimo y las cantidades son enormes desde luego lo recomiendo. :)

Good food, great service. Tends to be quite busy, so make a reservation in advance. 4,5 out of 5.

Disappointing 😅 not tasty and not authentic

Had lunch with a friend here the other day. We met at Picadilly Gardens and didn't want to walk anywhere so we decided to go to SR. Its located on the NE edge of Picadilly Gardens behind the bus depot. I know it doesn't sound great but it's a smart enough looking place. We sat outside as it was a nice day...they have maybe 8 tables on a small terrace area. My friend ordered a bowl of ramen and a pork belly bao bun and said he really enjoyed the noodle soup. I didn't get ramen...instead I ordered a few of their small dishes - chicken teriyaki, chicken kara-age (Japanese fried chicken), pork belly bao, chicken gyoza and a cucumber salad. I also got a small bottle of still water and a coke zero. The thing that struck me first was that they charged nearly £4 for the coke...which was a small bottle!!! Anyway...to the food...the both the yakitori and kara-age were very good. The fried chicken had a lovely crispy batter and the yakitori was grilled to.perfection with a tasty sauce on top (although there could have been a bit more!). Unfortunately the pork belly bao was really quite poor. The pork itself was soft but it lacked any real flavour...and they left on the top layer of skin on the belly which is not pleasant to eat when you braise the meat....its all fat and chewy collagen! The bao itself was soft but it wasn't a great dish. The chicken gyoza was equally poor. They were served on a hot cast iron skillet but they were completely stuck to the pan which meant that they were almost impossible to remove! In the end I managed to do it by scraping a knife along the undersides of the gyoza...but all of them tore apart and I burnt my hand on the skillet handle more than once... What made it worse was that the gyozas themselves were completely bland in taste! I ended up spending over £50 on my food which I think is too high for what I ate. However I do think the ramen is what they do best...so if you visit...order that!

Food was not bad although the soup tasted a bit too light and unbrothy, unlike other ramen soups I’ve tried

This is one of my favorite places in Manchester, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been there. Fenomenal ramen and staff.

First visit. Food was very good and drinks ( I had a mocktail) were great - although I think a little pricey. Can recommend the rahman, katsu curry and chicken sides.

This is one of the two best ramen places in Manchester. The ramen is delicious, and the service is excellent. However, the small dining area can make it feel like they want you to eat quickly and leave to make room for the next customer.

Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend the tonkotsu ramen and the yuzu sorbet. The noodles can be prepared to your preference with different hardness. Would visit again

Been trying to keep my hopes high everytime I visited this place... but today was just the last straw The utensils smell like they haven't been washed and the chicken does not ever taste real with respect to texture... Safe to say never visiting here again 🫡

A warm welcoming, and a friendly and comfortable environment. The food was absolutely delicious, and I’m very happy I stumbled upon this restaurant during my visit!

Excellent quality food and fast service!

Food was amazing here! The service was very quick and the staff were very friendly and helpful at recommending dishes. I would definitely come back if I was in the area.

Perhaps the best ramen restaurant on planet earth.

Very nice Japanese food and lovely service. Was busy when we arrived so obviously popular.

Lovely place and amazing food. Best ramen I've had and it was very filling.

It is quite good and authentic for a chain. Reasonable prices, it tastes nice as well. Location is very convenient

The best Japanese food outside Japan!

Gorgeous ramen and possibly my favourite in Manchester. Staff are great and the quality of the ingredients is good too.

Ramen is very authentic, comes here every time when I am in Manchester! The atmosphere is good, very Japanese. Literally, you order, you eat, you pay and you go LOL. The gyoza I ordered is a bit disappointed. Though serving on a sizzling pan looks good, the gyoza sticked to the pan and rather difficult to pick it up! Not a very good design/concept.

After a few days when we missed asian food so badly, we found this restaurant and enjoyed it a lot!!

The experience was amazing. The restaurant manager was so warm funny and attentive to our requests, the servers, bar tender and chefs were perfect. Even the trainee server was a pro, she was very kind and sweet! really really enjoyed the food, drink everything!!! Will recommend a thousand times and the prices are within range.

Japanese pork bone ramen. Shoryu ramen that you probably won't eat in Japan! But in England you can eat it. . That being said, it's delicious. However, the lukewarm soup, which is aimed at foreigners, may be a bit of a nuisance at times. I want to fufu and eat it, but I can't. When it's crowded, the service can be extremely slow and poor, so if you arrive early, you won't have any problems. The manager and assistant manager of this store are extremely kind and provide excellent customer service. You can add a service fee tip at checkout.

The taste is really bland and not memorable. The seafood ramen is good and rich in ingredients, but the barbecued pork is a bit dumbfounding. Five long pieces of thin meat, only two centimeters wide, are very empty.

If you're ever in the mood for some scrumptious Ramen, I know just the place to go! It's a great spot that serves up a bowl of Ramen that's not only delicious but also super filling. You're gonna love it!

Popped in for bao buns , advertised all over the shop .. had high hopes what a total waste of money at £5 a bun!! , worst bao weve ever eaten. Flavourless. Slice of cucumber and iceberg lettuce really disappointing. Buns were just like some frozen ones. Disappointing won't recommended or go back

I got a take away yesterday. Not sure if the one I chose wasn't the right choice or it just tastes that way. The portion was too small for the price they charge. Don't think I would visit again.

The food was really good, the ramen broth is one of the better ones I’ve had outside of Japan. The flavour balance in particular, was impressive considering it’s a chain restaurant. Also had a cocktail, which was decent. The service was poor overall. Other people who arrived after us were served before and when we pointed out that it had been half and hour, the waiter went away to check and then came back with the food 5 minutes later to point out it was 25 minutes, in a very “let’s set the record straight” tone, which was totally unnecessary. We were the second customers of the day. Then they chucked on an assumptive 10% service charge which was unwarranted, specially in light of the bad service. Charged 3.5 quid for some wafer thin slices of extra pork, felt like a rip off. Mochi ice cream balls at the end are store bought. Gave us a loyalty card, which I won’t use for sure. Fix up, guys!

Beautiful Ramen, some of the best I’ve had. I had the spicy ramen with ground pork and my wife had the chicken katsu ramen. Both were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back! Staff were really friendly and helpful too.

Hi, I was hoping for at least normal restaurant quality ramen(Shoryu ganso tonkotsu). How wrong I could be... to be honest I'm doing better ramen and I'm nowhere near Japanese cooking skills. Broth complete lack of depth, I can guess you used only one type of meat, bones.. Pork? Am I right? Noodles not a great spaghetti type of very starchy noodles. The best part of your ramen was the egg, not overcooked. Dumplings... again lack of flavour, lack of salt, and only strong burnt taste dominating. Honestly I don't know how you got so many good reviews. It's your friends? Or over 2k ppl doesn't have a taste buds. Food presentation was good but nothing else what would make me to go back to your establishment. Or maybe ramen master chief had bad day and I was out of luck. Small hint... maybe a dash of MSG would help 😀

The taste is so delicious. Considering the low yen, I can't help but feel that the price is a little strange. I enjoyed the atmosphere itself, especially when a mysterious drum was played as I entered the store.