Tomo no Ramen in Bristol, City of

Chicken nice and tender However the soup of the ramen is way too salty, you should be able to drink them after having the noodles, but it is not possible here. The saltiness just overpowered all the other flavors. Someone needs to taste the food before sending it out.

Delicious food! Me and my friend each ordered one of the vegan ramen options, and both were so good, we both agreed it was the best ramen we've ever had. We ordered the oyster mushroom karage to share and this was also delicious. Can't wait to return!

Probably the best ramen I have ever had. Food was insanely delicious and the service was quick and friendly. The pricing may seem steep but they give good portions and the quality is phenomenal. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options available as well, which were very good. I had the vegan ramen and the vegan whiskey sour and was very satisfied.

I was super excited to try the ramen at the pop up kitchen on east st (lucky strike). The gyoza were delicious and happy to pay £9 for this. The ramen however I felt was a little underwhelming. The portions weren’t massive the flavour was ok although there were a lot of noodles in relation to broth and meat etc. Personally I wouldn’t go again when a meal for 4 with gyoza and ramen came to £80 Including a service charge im not sure this ramen is worth the money.

10/10, buzzy, super service and tasty ramen, great choice of drinks and not too pricey

Been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Food is consistently really good, and it's the best ramen I've had in Bristol by far. Fairly priced, too.

Incredibly delicious karaage chicken and the yummiest ramen broth I've ever tasted! Will definitely be coming back!

Amazing food. Great noodles and broth.

One of the few places I can go to and order the same thing over and over and never get tired! Top notch grub that leaves you wanting to come back then next day and the day after that. Pork ramen and Karaage chicken are a flavour sensation you cannot miss.

The food was tasty and fresh. In my opinion, it was too much oil in every dish. Perhaps you could reduce the oil frying on all stuff. Overall, it was good taste. I didn't like that without even asking, we got our bill, we didn't finish eating, wanted to order some more, but they just handed over the bill. I understand they are busy, but still.

I can tell it was in top 5 Japanese Ramen place I had in the UK. Truly authentic and deep flavour of broth brings you to all the way to central of Japan. I amazed the fresh garlic taste nicely covered the soup it was such a good kick. Absolutely recommended.

Absolutely insane ramen, the broth was so good and the service amazing!

Cozy restaurant, quite busy. Had the karaage chicken and aubergine to start, both good esp the aubergine. The ramen broth was delicious if a bit on the salty side. Only choice of red, white or rose wine, but the red was very good.

It's like a slightly posh wagamama, it was tasty enough but I wasn't blown away by the food. The dish I had was quite oily with quite the layer on the top of just oil. The chicken karaagi was nice, but nothing special. Slightly greasy, the sauce it came with was really lovely.

I was looking forward to going here and wow I wasn’t disappointed! Amazing food with a great atmosphere….. can’t wait to go back!

Really yummy ramen - big generous bowls with exciting ingredients.

Superb. The veggie and vegan options are by no means the poor relations of the menu. 2nd visit. Will be back ++

The food was great, best ramen I have had in Bristol.

I've been here a few times but I've never written a review of this place. This is simply the best ramen in Bristol and probably the best I've had in the UK. Everything is so fresh and tasty, and it's also amazing how they change the menu sometimes and have a special every day. I can't get enough of this ramen!

Alex was our server, very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu full of recommendations. Great place for a can

Excellent ramen with great service. I will visit again.

Food and service were quick. The ramen was incredible. I will definitely go back there again!

Delicious as always! New menu items were fantastic, will be going again :D

Delicious food delivered quickly by very friendly staff, very highly recommend!

Gem of a restaurant in an unexpected area as this kind of place you wouldn't be surprised to see in redland, Clifton or the Gloucester road. Noodles are incredible as are the various starters.

It was my first time here and I would like to say that I don’t have any problems with the food itself which is excellent. But there are criticisms I would like to provide : 1) The optional Service Charge should not be added on to the bill by default. That is very scummy. You can ask your customers if they want to add it when paying the bill. 2) The food is on the more expensive side and I feel that I do not receive the value for my money at that price. I would like to ask to increase the size of the bowl and its contents rather than cut down on the price. 3) Minor criticism- The soup ladle is too small for a ramen bowl and it’s exhausting to scoop tiny bits of soup every time. I would like to ask to increase the size of the ladle slightly to accommodate that. I would like to come back to this place as I liked the food itself but I would like the restaurant to implement some of these changes if possible in some form. I usually do not write reviews but I feel like these tiny changes will truly help the restaurant.

Hearty, filling bowls of ramen 🍜 Definitely check out their specials, they can be so creative :)

Got served half raw pork (pink like ham - but it was char siu??), sides and the noodles were cold, but luckily the soup was hot enough to warm the food up. Visited the first day but was full, so we tried to reserve the next day. But the waitress got our booking wrong to 9am instead of 7pm, so that was a bit weird. But overall, the vibe was nice and cozy.

Great ramen, great chicken! Looking forward to coming back for more 😁

Had an incredible experience here last year, was disappointed on my most recent visit. After complaining, it turns out it is just a teething issue with the new menu. Hopefully it is better for others now it is sorted. Karaage is amazing and redeemed the meal for me.

I was recommended this restaurant ages before I finally got to eat there, it was well worth the wait! Ramen was absolutely delicious, great service, chill atmosphere, I can't wait to go back!

I went on a solo date, and the place was packed, so I appreciate the high tables at the front so I could enjoy this lush food. It's been on my list to visit for a while, and I'm so happy that I went. The atmosphere is so lively, and the food is incredible. I got the black garlic ramen, which was packed with flavour with the karaage chicken that had an incredible dip with it. I can't wait to go back!

Great Ramen. Accommodating on dietary preferences. Many Vegan and Vegetarian options

Came here for an early dinner at 5pm, luckily we were offered a table for 45 minutes despite not being able to book ahead of time! All three of us a got the sapporo miso ramen, the broth was rich and flavourful - felt like a warm hug:) also great ratio of beansprouts to noodle! and the aubergine starter was amazing, really melt in your mouth and great flavour! The only thing I'd say is that the portion of char siu is on the small side (3 thin slices per bowl) from what I was expecting, especially compared to the portion of noodles and for the price, so we opted to order a couple more toppings on the side to share between us. Otherwise, staff were friendly and the vibes are really nice, overall great and would definitely come back and recommend to try!

The best ramen I have had in two years being in the UK!

Decent bowl of ramen. I had the special sezchuan chilli ramen and it was a good flavour combo! Not too spicy either. The textured ridged grippy ends of the chopsticks took a bit to get used to I've only ever used smooth ones! Karaage oyster mushrooms were very crispy and the sauce was really good! Good amount of sake options too 👌

Came to your pop up at the scrandit. Delicious ramen however the downfall for me was that the ramen was a bit too salty and when I got home a couple hours after I started experiencing severe gas and diarrhea. My stomach at this time is still making extremely loud noises.

Best Ramen in Bristol, by far! Hard to get into, so book fast and in advance! Excellent and welcoming service and dog friendly (which is appreciated).

The service and atmosphere was good. The ramen was tasty; however, considering the price, I wasn't particularly blown away. The highlight of the meal was definitely the delicious fried chicken.

Unbelievably tasty food on every visit and always a warm, friendly atmosphere from the team - cannot recommend enough!

Yes excellent as hoped for. Fantastic food in a delightful small space. Having travelled around Japan I found it at a high enough level to compare. One of the best in the South West.

The food is exceptional, they pack so much flavour into the ramen, everything including side dishes is delicious. I had the Lamb Tantanmen and glazed aubergine as a side. Service is quick, warm and friendly and the restaurant itself has a very chilled out atmosphere.

Great food! Friendly service and nice vibes. Would be better if have desserts menu and prettier cutlery.

Great selection of ramen, lots of vegan/vegetarian options and great, personable staff. The venue is very cosy too and we got our food quickly. Would absolutely recommend!

Such a good find. Easily the best ramen I've had. V quick service and lovely place

The broth is incredible!! Honestly the best ramen I've had in a while it's definitely worth it. The staff are really nice too. I'm definitely coming back!! Loved it

Hands down the best ramen in Bristol! The soup is very intense and full of flavours, the ramen noodles have the right texture and the chasu is tender. Make sure you order the chicken karaage as well. Minor feedback: not a fan of the chopsticks with gripping features 😜

Absolutely love this place, and we try and come as often as we can. Delicious tantanmen and miso broths. They also do a veggie ramen which I can't speak to, but veggie friends of mine have raved about. Also their chicken karaage is ridiculously good. Beautiful and moist but with a nice crispy coating and a little bit of spice.

So tasty and humble. It doesn’t break the bank and delivers in flavour. Out of many ramens I tried in the UK this one is THE one that delivers in flavour. The noddles are so incredibly crafted. They were perfectly cook and al dente. My daughter can be very picky but she enjoyed a lot her ramen. Last time we went out for ramen in Oxford she didn’t touch it. And to be fair it was disgusting. No at Tomo no ramen. Plenty of layers of flavour to go around and please the most picky eater. The best dish of the night was the aubergine. No idea what they put on it. But it is highly addictive. Go and try it. Won’t disappoint! P.s. there is not dessert available, but I love that!

Solid place, the sides are the best, love the sides. Can't express how much I love the sides. The sides are amazing!!!!! Such great sides!!!!!!!

I almost collapsed, the soup was so salty that as a noodle fanatic, I couldn't swallow the whole thing. In addition, because of too much oil, my husband directly stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea! I suspect he has gastroenteritis ！I had some pains in my stomach, but it was better .This is my first bad review in the UK!

quite good compare to other ramen restaurants in bristol, but was a bit disappointed because the spicy soup was more like chinese ('ma la' soup?) than japanese ramen soup personally prefer a bit soft and chewy ramen but this is more like a harder and less chewy version the environment is good, it's just a bit different from what i expected as a ramen restaurant, maybe i chose the wrong dish

What a gem. Highly recommended.

The Ramen is amazing, I've been looking for a good ramen for months, and I finally found it, I couldn't take any pictures because I was busy eating!

Probably the best ramen in Bristol. Everything great.

Best ramen I’ve ever had, hands down!

Lovely food, very friendly staff and top tier choice of music in the background!

Very, very good bowl of Ramen - will be back

We had a 10/10 experience at Tomo no Ramen! The staff are extremely kind and efficient during their work. Everything is just too simple for them. Food? Can’t really describe it with words! Everything tasted amazing! Every single dish had so many different flavours in it. Yes it’s not cheap, but you are getting your moneys worth! We will 100% comeback! Please make sure to not be shy and pick up your bowl at the end and drink all of your ramen’s soup, it’s encouraged to do that! I am glad I did! Thank you Tomo no Ramen Team!

Probably the only decent ramen in Bristol!

Really lovely place, with tasty chicken and ramen. Had the Black Garlic Miso Ramen, which was very hearty and flavourful. The Karaage Chicken was very good as well, crispy and juicy. The service was quick and very friendly. Definitely worth a visit if you love ramen, but ensure to book, as it gets fairly busy!

Fantastic ramen. What more is there to say? We had the Black Garlic and the Lamb one and both excellent. Broth full of flavour and noodles cooked perfectly. Also had a side of kimchi which was lovely. Doesn't look much but was a generous portion. Add to that wonderful service and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Winner!

This was an outstanding find and I really enjoyed the ramen and starters we enjoyed as part of our meal. The ramen really was outstanding - very richly flavoured and filling. We also had the crumbed oyster mushrooms and chicken and actually it was a bit hard to finish it all with the rich ramen as well. The atmosphere is busy but has a nice bustle about it. The staff were helpful and friendly and were able to explain everything on the menu very well. I liked that they had a kombucha as a drink option since I don't really drink alcohol. One thing to note is that the dinner reservations are turned around very promptly and your table is booked for only 1 hour. It is advisable not to turn up too early for your table or expect to lounge around after your allotted booking time. Given that its a ramen place, I think this is entirely appropriate but it is something to consider when booking to eat, especially if its for an occasion. I am still dreaming about the pork ramen I had and fully intend to go again soon. For us, who don't live in central Bristol, we found parking in Cabot Circus convenient since its a 10 minute walk away (and it was easier for us to get out of Bristol after the meal so was convenient for us).

This is such a brilliant place! We were recommended this place by friends who live in Bristol and we are really happy about it. I'm not a fan of soup so I asked to have the Tantanmen ramen with as little liquid as possible. The dish was brilliant - hot, spicy, and comforting and the service was great. The atmosphere is also lovely - cozy and welcoming. Great vegetarian options too.

Always very good, tasty broths, black garlic ramen was really good

Food was great. Little disappointed to be seated at an awkward table with 1 chair on the end meaning I couldn't sit next to my wife.

We visited on a whim whilst passing. Glad we did, the Ramen was amazing and certainly the best we’ve ever had. The staff were extremely friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. We will without doubt be visiting again soon!

Called in here before going to the Wardrobe Theatre a few doors up. Food looked and tasted great. Service was good, the food turned up quickly and we were able to quickly pay for the meal so we could meet some friends before going into the theatre.

Grab yourself a cup of tea, cos this is gunna be a good one It was a cold winters evening, my partner and I had finalised a project, and decided to celebrate, we thought to buy noodles at lidl and make our own, but we had a draw to go out and celebrate the proper way! We had always wanted to try Tomo no Ramen, but it was always busy on the days we felt spontaneous, and for good reason! We took our chances with a walk in, I don't know if it was a full moon or if Venus was in retrograde, but the stars where aligned that night and we got a seat just as soon as someone was leaving!! :') The staff where so lovely and accommidating, we where sat down promptly, and the menu was explained to us with no hesitationan! The menu is on the dearer side, but for bloody good reason, it was possibly one of the best ramens ive ever eaten, if I ever want a cheap noodle dinner, I would have gone to chili daddies and served myself, but no, Tomo no ramen accommodate you to the fullest exstent. Now, let's get into this! We both ordered a vegetarian ramen, myself the black garlic, and my partner got the special. The black garlic was creamy, and mild, smokey and just 100% packed with flavour! The noodles where cooked to total perfection, and I know this sounds stupid, but the best egg ever. The special had the most amazing flavour, the minced mushroom was devine, and the minuet i put my lips to that broth, i let out an audible gasp, followed by a 'WOW', if u dont believe me, ask the waistress that walked into the act, or anyone within a 10m radious of my table. We had a side of some cripy aubergine, and i seriously havent put something that good in my mouth before and ive put a lot in my mouth over the last 29 years. I srsly need to know, is it crispy, is it soft, does it melt in the mouth, was it sticky, sweet or savoury, it was EVERYTHING!! Please leave a comment below if u have anything on the case of the tasty aubergine.. I awaite ur responce! Now, look at me going on like I have nothing else to do on a saturady morning, let me leave u with some advice, book in advance, and dont hold back! We left with a smile from ear to ear, and bellies so full we had to waddel home! Thank u Tomo no Ramen, i owe u my life, and if not that, then i owe u something! Till next time Sj xoxo

Great ramen, probably currently one of the best in Bristol but “anglicised” to suit the customers. The fried miso aubergine starter was scrumptious and highly addictive. It’s not easy to get a table so I would recommend booking and paying the deposit. The menu is simple. They have great vegetarian options too. I had the black garlic ramen but will try the tonkotsu next time! Wish they put a whole egg in the ramen rather than half though 😅

Delicious & great when it’s cold outside

this place was very weird.. first of all we need to wait in the line even though the restaurant was basically empty. it took forever for the waiter to show us the seat. and then it is a Ramen place without Ramen just because they were temporarily take over by kinjo kitchen so they only offer rice bowls, and ironically, the best food was the fried chicken as the meat in the rice bowl was made of beef and pork MINCE. the waiters worked very slow and confused. took forever to do anything. way too pricey for a ramen restaurant in Bristol. even London won’t be as expensive.

Best Ramen in Bristol, no question. Portions are just right. I had the lamb tantanmen the first time. Whilst delicious, it also had an intense savoriness and a oily mouth feel because of the rich and fatty lamb. I also had the veggie black miso garlic. A more traditional ramen, which was lighter and cleaner and my favorite out of the two. You cant go wrong with any of the starters either.

Had a lovely meal here. Service was excellent and food was gurt lush. Thank you

Best Ramen in Bristol. Great atmosphere too!

Simply divine. From the depth of flavour of the broth to the friendly and most helpful servers. It was truly a stupendous experience from start to finish. I will definetly being coming back here again, bringing all my friends.

Wow, everyone told me it was the best ramen in Bristol and they were not fibbing! I went for the chilli garlic pork ramen and it was so rich and delicious. The karaage chicken was also amazing, really friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try something else!

In my opinion there was too much fat on the pork, but it is a matter of taste.

My favourite ramen 🍜 The staff are super welcoming and helpful. The food is brilliant!

Service was great and staff are friendly but £60+ for 2 bowls of ramen , 2 drinks and a starter (that we shared) was just insane. Also there is a 10% service charge unless you ask to remove it. Food was nice but not worth the price.

Not a bad place, good vibe, pretty busy. Food was above average but not amazing, the service was good. I would go again for sure.

Delicious ramen, broth absolutely slaps.

This was absolutely hands down the best ramen I’ve ever had. I got the black garlic tofu ramen, the broth was so flavourful and an abundance of tofu. My partner got the spicy miso ramen which was unveiled as well. We also got the oyster karaage which was so so so good, we fought over the last piece! I would love to know how they make the tofu and karaage because I’ve never had anything like it! Amazing price and beautiful atmosphere

Delicious ramen, nice little restaurant. Super fast service

Had a great pork ramen & a Japanese whiskey. Ramen was incredible, service was friendly and helpful with recommendations. Thanks

The ramen here is really good - consistently high standards. Atmosphere is nice too, and I'm glad they had changed to normal table service last time I went. Definitely up there with the best noodles in Bristol - I would definitely recommend booking, they get very busy!

Very nice ramen, need to book in advance.

Best Ramen in Bristol and so far the best I’ve ever had! 10/10 would recommend

Here is one of the best ramen you can have in Bristol. I'm happy with the price and the quality. It was super busy when we visited on Friday night. So booking is recommended.

Incredible ramen, best I've had in Bristol! Service great too, lovely to see they were so busy on a Tuesday evening.

Their daily special of a sichuan ground lamb tantanmen absolutely blew me away, particularly the broth. It was so rich and creamy and special, with a tiny but friendly kick of chilli. Best ramen in bristol. Lovely staff also!

Absolutely incredible food … definitely the best ramen in the whole of Bristol. We have been a few times and every time the staff are really friendly and the experience is always spectacular. Can’t wait to come back again!

Everything nice, excepting the fact that they do not include the VAT in the price they show in the menu.

Keep it simple with few and good dishes as it should be. That way, everything is delicious and you don't get confused about what to get first. We visited it on a cold night and it was just what we needed to warm us up, ideal comfort food. I highly recommend.

Some of the best Japanese food I’ve had outside of Japan. The portion sizes are very generous and the flavours are warming and wonderful. It’s not a huge location but they’ve made it really inviting and cosy. The staff are also friendly and efficient. A little pricey but definitely worth it!

Very very good ramen. Quite simply, you need to come eat this ramen. Bloody tasty.

Best ramen i’ve ever had, all of the vegan options are 10/10

I have been here a few times and I still can’t get enough. This is the best Ramen I’ve had and I’ve been to a few highly rated in London and Manhattan but this place is still the better! My husband and I recently took our toddler here too and considering how fussy she is, she managed to finish the very generous kids’ portion! Will be back again soon.

Restaurant with a very simple but effective menu. Vegan/vegetarian and non-vegan food is delicious. We were 5 friends and we ordered absolutely all the ramen dishes. You have to reserve because it is always full! The Garlic Pork is worth ordering. The only downside is the exorbitant price (£18) for a bowl of ramen… Still TOP RECOMMENDED

Probably the best Ramen in Bristol. Really authentic flavours with regular updates to their menu. I highly recommend their chicken or mushroom Karaage starters. The team there is also super friendly. Make sure to book as it can be quite busy.