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Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant Covent Garden, Kanada-Ya offers an authentic Japanese ramen experience that transports diners straight to the bustling streets of Tokyo. This cozy, intimate spot is renowned for its rich, flavorful broths and perfectly crafted noodles, making it a must-visit for ramen aficionados and curious food lovers alike.

Standout dishes include the Gekikara ramen, known for its pleasingly spicy broth that balances heat with flavor, and the Tonkotsu ramen, celebrated for its rich, pork-based broth that offers a comforting, umami-packed experience. The meticulous preparation of each bowl reflects the chef's dedication to authenticity and quality, making every visit a delight for the senses.

The origins of Kanada-Ya trace back to Japan, where it has built a reputation for its authentic approach to ramen. The chef's commitment to traditional techniques and sourcing ingredients directly from Japan ensures each bowl maintains its cultural integrity, offering diners a genuine taste of Japanese culinary artistry.

What makes Kanada-Ya a top ramen spot in London?

Its dedication to authentic Japanese ramen, using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients, makes it stand out among London’s many Asian eateries.

For an authentic, flavorful ramen experience that combines traditional Japanese culinary artistry with a cozy London setting, Kanada-Ya offers a memorable dining adventure.

Located in Covent Garden, Kanada-Ya is close to iconic London attractions such as the Royal Opera House, Somerset House, and the bustling street markets, making it an ideal spot to enjoy a delicious meal after exploring the city's cultural highlights.

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4-ish stars rounded up. Pretty solid ramen shop!

I ordered the gekikara and it was pleasingly spicy; not chugging-water-spicy but still in-your-face-spicy. :p Very flavorful broth but as a nitpick it was a tad overly salty. Decent chashu pork belly; tasty but not the most succulent. Well-seasoned tan-tan minced pork but on the dry side. I requested kata (firm) noodles but the noodles were pretty soft.....still enjoyable to eat though.

As for my drink I had the homemade jasmine tea lemonade. Kinda over-brewed-bitter lol.

Very polite and attentive service (pretty much boosted my rating)! Overall I'd say this spot is a recommend from me if you already happen to be in the area.

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Easily some of the best and flavorful ramen I've ever had (and I've been to Japan). I got the original tonkatsu and I wish I upgraded to the larger bowl. The perfectly firm noodles, the silky marinated egg, and the broth was the most satisfying and comforting thing that has ever graced my throat. I wanted to kiss the chef

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It was a choice between ramen or kBBQ and we opted for ramen. It's a very small place and we seemed to beat the rush because as soon as we got seated a line started to form. We got seated with a view of the street. Very cute decor and friendly staff.


2/5 tonkatsu X - lacking flavor.. I didn't like this 
3/5 Chicken karaage - very tender chicken 
3/5 Soba noodles - bland and lacking flavor 
4/5 Chasu don - best flavoured dish we ordered 

Was really disappointed in the ramen. I didn't think it tasted good at all. Chasu don was good and I would order again. Maybe also order a different ramen to try.

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I had the cha mori ramen and matcha fondant. Both were amazing!! 

- cha mori ramen: I loved the thin noodles. They were nice and springy. The broth was flavorful and not too salty or oily. The minced pork was okay so next time I'll prob just get the tonkatsu. 

- molten matcha: the bite melts in your mouth, was pure heaven

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Was craving onigiri and found this spot! I had the salmon and tuna mayonnaise ones. The salmon was a little bit bland. There isn't a ton of seasoning on the rice, so go into it expecting non-seasoned rice, seaweed, and salmon. The tuna, on the other hand, was AMAZING. Would probably just get two of those next time  I haven't tried the ramen, but it looked really good.

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got the truffle ramen it was super boring and no meat which was disappointing i thought it had pork in it. maybe their other stuff is good. i liked the egg

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If you're looking for great ramen in Covent Garden, this is the spot. The original tonkotsu ramen was delicious. The pork broth is rich and flavorful, and chashu is tender. You can select your desired firmness, but I went with the recommended firm option. I paired my ramen with a whiskey highball that was both light and refreshing, but slightly boozy. The servers were very friendly and helpful in explaining the menu. This is a tiny restaurant with limited seating, so you may be shoulder-to-shoulder with your fellow diners.

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Service was not great, water had a hair in it, then once food arrived no further service. They clearly wanted us to get in and get out. The food itself was rather greasy and not worth eating again. They even charge you just to add an egg, something that should be a given.

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We needed a casual place to have our final dinner that did not require a reservation. We arrived around 7:00 pm on a Sunday night and only had to wait about 5 minutes.

The place is pretty small with only a few tables and booth areas. It fills up quick and you eat next to strangers. 

The ramen and broth were really good. The gyoza not so much. I had my ramen which was a collaboration with a brewery and served with a specific beer. Unfortunately, this was not my first choice as they weee out of specific ramen or paste but it was quite good. 

They had us pay on our phone which was nice. A quick bite to eat but I highly recommend.

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We were just looking for a good ramen place and found this place. It's a very cute restaurant, small but decorated well. It reminds me of a small ramen place in Japan. The service was great, staff were very friendly. I loved it because you get to custom make your ramen from the type of cook of the noodle to everything in it. Our ramen was absolutely delicious and worth it. I'd come back if we ever go back to London.

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