In a corner of London’s Leicester Square, just a short walk from Piccadilly Circus, there’s a doorway to downtown Tokyo. Yokocho on Panton Street is a retro-styled ramen eatery that recreates the vibe and visuals of 1970s Japan.
It’s more Shibuya than Ginza, but that’s no bad thing, and with a playlist that’s an eclectic mix of vintage j-pop and j-punk, it’s easy to imagine yourself planning which stop on the JR line to visit next.
It’s more Shibuya than Ginza, but that’s no bad thing, with a playlist that’s an eclectic mix of vintage j-pop and j-punk…
Panton Yokocho (there’s actually two branches in London, the second on Heddon Street) serves authentic ramen and sides, and for National Noodle Month (aka March) it’s added some new limited edition dishes that are well worth trying out.
WE couldn’t resist the Nabeyaki Udon, a hearty winter staple, here served in a heated cast iron hot pot. You get unctuous udon noodles in a yuzu salted soup, with prawn tempura, pork belly, cabbage, leek and soft boiled egg, dressed with wakame seaweed and kamaboko fish cake. The strong citrus makes it distinctly different from a traditional tonkotsu ramen.
We recommend you partner your ramen with a tempura prawn side. The tempura batter is perfectly light crisp, and it’s served with a grated daikon radish, ginger, and a bowl of tempura sauce. Alternatively, opt for the Prawn tempura bun, laced with spicy hirata sauce with Japanese mayo. Oishi!
Marking its 200th anniversary, Midleton Distillery has unveiled a special 28 year old whiskey that introduces Mizunara oak to the celebratory series for the first time. The timber is prized for its spicy, fragrant influence and its notoriously difficult cooperage. The limited-edition bottling concludes a year of celebrations recognising two centuries of whiskey-making at the…
Orient Star has expanded its Classic Collection M45 with two hand-wound moon-phase watches built around a newly developed movement and design theme centred on the quiet passage of time. The models, one a regular production piece, the other a limited edition of 140, take their cues from the Pleiades star cluster, a recurring inspiration for…
The House of Suntory is uniting the worlds of fine art and fine spirits, with a collaboration between its acclaimed Japanese blended whisky Hibiki and internationally renowned painter Hiroshi Senju. The partnership is marked by the release of two collector’s editions – the Hibiki 21 Year Old and the Hibiki 30 Year Old – presented…
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In a corner of London’s Leicester Square, just a short walk from Piccadilly Circus, there’s a doorway to downtown Tokyo. Yokocho on Panton Street is a retro-styled ramen eatery that recreates the vibe and visuals of 1970s Japan.
It’s more Shibuya than Ginza, but that’s no bad thing, and with a playlist that’s an eclectic mix of vintage j-pop and j-punk, it’s easy to imagine yourself planning which stop on the JR line to visit next.
Panton Yokocho (there’s actually two branches in London, the second on Heddon Street) serves authentic ramen and sides, and for National Noodle Month (aka March) it’s added some new limited edition dishes that are well worth trying out.
WE couldn’t resist the Nabeyaki Udon, a hearty winter staple, here served in a heated cast iron hot pot. You get unctuous udon noodles in a yuzu salted soup, with prawn tempura, pork belly, cabbage, leek and soft boiled egg, dressed with wakame seaweed and kamaboko fish cake. The strong citrus makes it distinctly different from a traditional tonkotsu ramen.
We recommend you partner your ramen with a tempura prawn side. The tempura batter is perfectly light crisp, and it’s served with a grated daikon radish, ginger, and a bowl of tempura sauce. Alternatively, opt for the Prawn tempura bun, laced with spicy hirata sauce with Japanese mayo. Oishi!
Nabeyaki Udon is priced at £18.50, served Monday to Thursday. Book your Yokocho ramen experience here.
Only 636 Bottles: Midleton celebrates bicentennial with 28 year old Mizunara-influenced whiskey
Marking its 200th anniversary, Midleton Distillery has unveiled a special 28 year old whiskey that introduces Mizunara oak to the celebratory series for the first time. The timber is prized for its spicy, fragrant influence and its notoriously difficult cooperage. The limited-edition bottling concludes a year of celebrations recognising two centuries of whiskey-making at the…
Orient Star adds new minimalist moon-phase watches to Classic M45 line
Orient Star has expanded its Classic Collection M45 with two hand-wound moon-phase watches built around a newly developed movement and design theme centred on the quiet passage of time. The models, one a regular production piece, the other a limited edition of 140, take their cues from the Pleiades star cluster, a recurring inspiration for…
Hibiki collaborates with waterfall artist Hiroshi Senju for limited edition 21 and 30 Year Old whiskies
The House of Suntory is uniting the worlds of fine art and fine spirits, with a collaboration between its acclaimed Japanese blended whisky Hibiki and internationally renowned painter Hiroshi Senju. The partnership is marked by the release of two collector’s editions – the Hibiki 21 Year Old and the Hibiki 30 Year Old – presented…
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