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Tonkotsu

Tonkotsu

64 Dean Street, London W1D 3RS, United Kingdom, W1D 4QG

Bars • Sushi • Kebab • Asian


"I lived in japan for many years and I think I know my riddles. After I grew up in san francisco, I know my total and in the rule when I go to an Asian restaurant and there are only gaijin there working and eating there, I run for the exits. I can't say that the actual broth at tonkotsu was bad. but I felt that the noodles were hard and undercooked, and there was not enough of them (and I was disappointed, there was no reusable option this day and age of gluten consciousness.) my point is, there was not enough of anything in my bowl: even after adding an egg I came ruvenous. just not eating enough. I have probably eaten 1,000 bowls of rammen in my day and rammen should come in a big generous bowl. that was like an LA menu interpretation. who has hunger at all should avoid this place or just order a few bowls of ram (although this is not the point of having ramen.) also the way they calculate it here is outputting. apparently, tonkotsu does not make enough money, so under the cover of social distancing they need to put their CC number in their system and order online. no personal has to talk to you. the personal has no idea what they have ordered, and it doesn't matter. there are no greetings irasshaimase screaming from the workers like in shoryu (and in japan); this 100% European team could not pronounce it! the employees do not even know what is on the menu and continue to point to the online order scan thing when they ask something. I'm sorry, tonkotsu, I'm not back. worth for money and total experience were missing both."

Baoziinn

Baoziinn

24 Romilly Street, London I-W1D 5AH, United Kingdom

Asian • Grill • Chinese • Vegetarian


"We found ourselves in an intimate and cozy dining room, a charming homage to the Mao-era canteens of northern China. The music was pleasant, and the atmosphere was relaxed. The food throughout the day was exceptional—Cantonese dim sum infused with influences from Sichuan and Hunan, along with bold Nordic Chinese flavors that lingered beautifully despite the dampened quality. As a huge dim sum fan, I can confidently say that this is some of the best I've had in London. A highlight for me was the assorted xiao long bao filled with minced meat and a selection of rolls that boasted experimental flavors such as jackfruit, and marinated vegetables with Sichuan hot and sour sauce. The broth, which had more of a sauce-like consistency, delivered an incredible burst of sharp taste once inflated, while the dumplings were boiled to perfection. The shrimp and radish rolls were enclosed in a spinach juice wrapper, beautifully shaped and cooked, showcasing vibrant flavors. The jiaozi noodles were filled with a rich, spicy, umami-packed XO sauce. All seven dishes we tried were fabulous, perfectly balanced with mixed vegetable flavors, tender fillings, and bold seasoning. Don't miss the special roasted rice served in that heavenly XO sauce—it was some of the best I've ever tried, packed with explosive Cantonese flavors. From the moment I took my first bite, I had no regrets. The menu is diverse and extensive, and I will definitely return when I'm in the mood for dim sum. Instagram: @ourappetites"