Got a hankering for ramen? Grab your chopsticks and get ready to rame’n’roll!
Ramen has been rising in popularity of late – so much so, that this list is ever-growing. New additions come thick and fast, which means we’re constantly trying new places. From traditional pork bone broth to the most garlicky of garlic stocks, char sui pork belly to soy marinated eggs, we’ve tried them all, and these are our top picks.
House of Fu
Headed up by local favourite Ben Iley – former head chef of Whitelock’s, Ox Club and Grantley Hall’s Restaurant 88 – House of Fu has become the the go-to ramen spot in Leeds.
Iley spent 10 years working in Japan’s top restaurants, and it shows. Noodles come floating in creamy Tonkotsu broth, topped with jammy eggs and BBQ chashu pork, or drowning in shiitake dashi and miso tare with a more than generous serving of marinated tofu.
The thing we love about House of Fu is the fact that you can pimp your ramen. Whether it’s cabbage kimchi or sweet-yet-savoury menma, it’s easy to build your bowl, just the way you like it. And for dessert? Karaoke upstairs!
Our order: You can’t go wrong here, but we love the Kimchi & Cheese Ramen, with tofu and topped with parmesan burnt garlic oil.
Address: House of Fu, 15-19 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PU.
Maki & Ramen
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A newer addition to the Japanese street food scene in Leeds, Maki & Ramen can be found in a little unit on Bond Street. Here, they serve traditional ramen, made with fresh, homemade noodles and a rich eight-hour broth.
There are loads of options on the menu, but so far, we’ve only tried two of them. The first was the Black Garlic Tonkotsu. This is not a date night dish – it’ll take out every vampire in your wake, but it sure packs a punch in the taste department.
And then there’s the Hell Ramen, aptly named for its spicy kick, which comes courtesy of their chilli infused tonkotsu broth. This is an absolute explosion of flavour that’s immensely slurp-able (even if it burns all the way down).
Our order: If you can take the heat, the Hell Ramen is a flavour sensation.
Address: Maki & Ramen, 32 Bond Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5BQ.
Fuji Hiro
Fuji Hiro have flung open their doors once again, to the joy of ramen fans all across Leeds. You can craft the bowl of your dreams, with the option to add a special chilli blend or swap out the broth for a vegetable one.
From tender beef to slow-braised pork belly, juicy chicken to flaky salmon, there’s plenty of choice on the menu here. Whichever option you choose, you’ll get a mountain of noodles, fresh mixed vegetables and a broth with an impressive depth of flavour – and a creamy boiled egg to top things off.
Our order: The namesake Fuji Hiro ramen, with chicken, squid and king prawns.
Address: Fuji Hiro, 45 Wade Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8NJ.
Senbon Sakura
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It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but trust us, Senbon Sakura deserves its place on this list. Not only are their ramen bowls packed with flavour, but they’re surprisingly affordable too.
Pull aside the koi carp curtain and head inside to discover a cosy-yet-spacious restaurant, perfect for catching up with friends over a bowl. Options are vast, taking you from chicken katsu to vegetable tempura, but there’s one standout choice (at least if you eat meat).
Their Char-Shu Ramen, with its homemade pork bone broth, is a work of culinary art, topped with a soy marinated egg and crispy seaweed. Oh, and did we mention it’s BYOB? Get in!
Our order: The Cha-Shu Tonkotsu Ramen is something special – but if you want a meat-free dish, we’d opt for the Vegetable Tempura Ramen with a shoyo broth.
Address: Senbon Sakura, 71 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3BR.
TADA
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This Headingley gem promises modern, authentic Japanese dining. Owner Thomas Chiang wanted to bring quality Japanese food to Leeds, and boy did he deliver.
What sets TADA apart is their use of hakata-style noodles, an ultra-thin and firm type of wheat noodle that withholds even an over-zealous chopstick grab (just because we love ramen doesn’t mean we’ve mastered the hashi).
They do an incredible pork bone broth, but we like to go vegan here. The miso broth is absolute perfection, best enjoyed spicy with kimchi, chilli oil and fried tofu. Just add a glass of sake and your night’s off to a great start.
Our order: The Spicy Tofu Ramen – and boy, did we get a generous helping of tofu!
Address: TADA, 49 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3AB.
Mr Su’s Noodles
With not one but two locations in Leeds, Mr Su’s is serving up a true taste sensation with their handmade, authentic Chinese noodles, made on the day and crafted into moreish dishes.
Those heavenly noodles come in a ton of different ways, with soup bases including stock, tomato, spicy, seafood and even pickle. Layer them up with your pick of succulent meat slices, fresh vegetables and aromatic spices for a bowl so good, you won’t want to leave a drop.
Plus, we just can’t resist adding some of those Chinese fresh dumplings to our order – they’re perfectly-formed little parcels of flavour.
Our order: One bowl of roasted duck ramen, one bowl of tofu ramen and some mixed veg dumplings – we were hungry!
Address: Mr Su’s, Blenheim Terrace, Woodhouse, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9HD & Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JP.
Fern Modern Sushi
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Another relative newcomer to the Leeds Japanese food scene, Fern Modern Sushi is a real labour of love from sushi chef and owner, Fern Lattawan.
On a menu chock full of vibrant, fragrant dishes, the ramen stands out as a real showstopper. All the noodles are fresh and homemade by Fern herself, served in a delicious broth and topped with everything from gyozas to chicken thighs and king prawns.
You can even make your own ramen, choosing your soup, noodle and spice level. But if you ask us, the Kakuni, with succulent pork belly, veg, seaweed and a boiled egg, is the one to go for. Even Fern praises it as one of her favourites.
Our order: We had to go with the Kakuni Ramen – the pork belly is slow-cooked for a whole day!
Address: Fern Modern Sushi, Unit 8, Central Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DX.
