Kanada-Ya 金田家

I had the Truffle Ramen with added complementary toppings and started with an Onigiri filled with chashu. I liked the rice ball itself, but the pork filling was quite hard and did not feel like it was slow cooked at all. I ordered my noodles "barikata" (very firm) but they came out very soft, almost overcooked. It might be because they use very thin noodles, either way it was not what I expected. The broth was not very nice either. It had a strange olive-like bitterness that did not complement the noodles or toppings.

The chashu pork loin in the ramen was hard and not tender at all. As for the truffle, it tasted cheap and left an unpleasant stank on my breath for hours. I know truffle is strong, but this did not taste like good truffle. I also do not like that you have to pay extra to add an egg when the ramen is already pricey.

The service was pretty average and they seemed bothered.

I was particularly disappointed with this dish, but I might try another ramen on a future visit to see if it is better.

I visited Kanada-Ya in London with a group of people, and while the ramen was absolutely worth trying, be prepared to queue, we waited more than 30 minutes in line before getting seated. The place is small and very popular, so the wait makes sense, but it’s something to keep in mind if you’re hungry.
Once inside, the vibe is cozy and minimal, very much a no-frills ramen shop focused on the food. I ordered their tonkotsu ramen and it delivered: rich, creamy broth, great noodle texture, and really flavorful toppings. It’s clear why people keep coming back.
Seating is a bit tight, but the food comes out quickly once you’re in.

If you’re looking for your new favourite London ramen then look no further. We got the Tonkostu X ramen (decadent, silky and fatty), Chicken Chashu ramen (proper chicken smack of flavour) and ebi katsu (eat asap, they’re crazy juicy when hot!). Firm and regular noodles. Not too salty.

10 mins wait outside in line. Grab a seat near the window and watch the world go by.

Enjoyed the chicken katsu curry for lunch. But there was a construction going on right in front of the restaurant very loud and dusty, I was stressed. Also when it was getting crowded, felt stuffy wouldn’t want to stay longer. Probably suitable for a quick lunch only.

I’m really disappointed that the taste is not as good as before 🥲 (i was a regular here since 2015-2018) and I used to think that this is the best ramen ever. But now the ramen itself is not as thick as before, so the flavors aren’t that rich. The waiting time is long as always (came in at dinner time). But well the karaage was a win though 👌 love the wasabi sauce so much.

Order from Kanada-Ya Soho