Looking for some great Japanese food in Shoreditch? Then, let us introduce Shoryu Ramen. From the team behind the Japan Centre, Shoryu Ramen is now a UK-wide collection of Japanese restaurants, inspired by Japan's regional ramen culture and the bustling street food scene of the big cities.
The Shoreditch branch has a great location on Great Eastern Street, one of the central roads winding its way through the area and brimming with bars, pubs and other restaurants. Inside, the vibe is open and spacious, with large windows and minimalist interiors, making it a great day-to-night eatery for meeting friends, colleagues or family.
Take a look at the menu and you'll see that not only are the team at Shoryu Ramen passionate about food, they're passionate about their drinks selection, too. For cocktail lovers, the signature tipples are a must try - we like the sound of the Yuzu Mojito with fresh strawberries, mint, lime, homemade yuzu syrup, Bacardi
white rum and yuzu umeshu over crushed ice. Shoryu also has the biggest selection of sake across the UK and offers flights, so give that a try for a really authentic experience. You'll find beer, wine and all the usuals, as well as plum wines which are deliciously sweet and another Japanese favourite.
When it comes to food, most people are all about the ramen - hence the restaurant's name. The menu offers a wide selection of recipes, from traditional pork broths to vegetarian options, as well as specials which tend to be more experimental. For example, the Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen mixes curry-soy pork broth with chicken katsu, pak choi and a nitamago egg with menma bamboo shoots, naruto fish cake, red ginger and nori seaweed for an instant classic. If street food is more your thing, try the donburi bowls, yakitori or buns, stuffed with BBQ pork and fried chicken.