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!
It’s a record player, but not quite as you might know it. That’s because the TechDAS Air Force IV spins vinyl on a cushion of air, holding it in place with a vacuum! Designed and built in Japan, the Air Force IV is part of TechDAS’s long-running pursuit of vinyl perfection. Its defining feature is…
A new spirits house showcasing novel Asian ingredients and distilling traditions has launched with four core expressions spanning vodka, gin, whisky and rum. Founded by entrepreneur Michel Lu, The Orientalist Spirits positions itself as an ‘all-Asian’ portfolio, drawing on ingredients, techniques and flavour profiles sourced from across the continent. Lu, whose background spans fashion, music…
A rare piece of Japanese whisky history has found a place on the drinks list at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, where a single dram now carries a price tag of £2,300. The Asian-inspired eatery, created by Gordon Ramsay, opened last year in London’s 22 Bishopsgate as a high-rise dining destination blending fine cuisine with…
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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.
Astounding TechDAS Air Force IV turntable floats vinyl on air for precision playback
It’s a record player, but not quite as you might know it. That’s because the TechDAS Air Force IV spins vinyl on a cushion of air, holding it in place with a vacuum! Designed and built in Japan, the Air Force IV is part of TechDAS’s long-running pursuit of vinyl perfection. Its defining feature is…
From Shangri-La to London bar, The Orientalist launches ‘slightly premium’ all-Asian spirits range
A new spirits house showcasing novel Asian ingredients and distilling traditions has launched with four core expressions spanning vodka, gin, whisky and rum. Founded by entrepreneur Michel Lu, The Orientalist Spirits positions itself as an ‘all-Asian’ portfolio, drawing on ingredients, techniques and flavour profiles sourced from across the continent. Lu, whose background spans fashion, music…
Rare Shirakawa 1958 single malt now served at Gordon Ramsay Lucky Cat Asian restaurant
A rare piece of Japanese whisky history has found a place on the drinks list at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, where a single dram now carries a price tag of £2,300. The Asian-inspired eatery, created by Gordon Ramsay, opened last year in London’s 22 Bishopsgate as a high-rise dining destination blending fine cuisine with…
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