Posts Tagged ‘Soho’

Shoryu Ramen – Soho, London

Posted: January 11, 2015 in Japanese, London, Ramen
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Shoryu Ramen was launched in November 2012 by the team at Japan Centre and Shoryu have quickly gained a following for their ramen. They now have locations spread across Carnaby, Regent St and Soho. If ramen wasn’t enough, they also dish up the very popular hirata buns, sushi, sashimi and yakitori as part of their sides menu. Recommended in the Michelin Guide 2014 and 2015, Shoryu have come head to head with the likes of Bone Daddies and Tonkostu Ramen. These are the three amigos that are dominating the Soho food scene with their ramen. What makes Shoryu really special is that they specialise in the Hakata style tonkotsu ramen from the Hakata district of Fukuoka city of Japan. They promise that this is a bonafide tonkotsu ramen which you will rarely find outside of Japan. Thanks to Executive Chef Kanji Furukawa, who was born and raised from the region. Londoners can now enjoy the Hakata style ramen made with a thick, rich, white pork soup and thin, straight ramen noodles. This style of ramen is my absolute favourite, so I am really looking forward to see what Shoryu has to offer.

barbeque char siu pork hirata buns

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Burger and Lobster – Soho London, Revisited

Posted: November 15, 2013 in Lobster, London, Seafood
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This is my second time at Burger and Lobster. If you have read my previous post, you would know that this to me, is the happiest place on earth. I ‘just’ love getting down and dirty with some lobster.

At this point, it’s popularity still hasn’t wavered. In fact, we spent 2.5 hours waiting to be seated. The only reason I am happy to wait is because they call you when your table is ready. Which means I can have a cheeky few before the hunger really sets in.

Burger and Lobster, don’t have a menu as such and only serve the following three items:

  1. Whole lobster steamed or grilled with clarified garlic butter or garlic and lemon butter;
  2. Lobster roll served in a brioche bread with with clarified garlic butter or garlic and lemon butter ; or
  3. Beef burger with optional cheese and bacon

All are served with a side of salad and fries at £20 a pop. Approx. $35AUD.

First time round I did the whole lobster, but now I wanted to tackle the lobster roll so I could compare the two.

Lobster Roll - fpn

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