Limited chain of Japanese fast restaurants
Ippudo (meaning long wind hall) was founded in 1985 in Japan’s ramen capital of Hakata by Shigemi Kawahara, the internationally renowned Ramen King. Since 2008, when Ippudo opened its first international outlet in New York, it has quickly expanded to other countries thereafter. At time of writing there are four branches in London, the other three in Goodge St, Holborn and Villiers St (between The Strand and Embankment). I have very really enjoyed products here especially the value for money Hirata buns (taco shaped, steamed bao buns with different fillings of pork, breaded shrimp and chicken being favourites) all for £12. Getting these allow gaining a full plate of perfectly reasonable gyozas (vegetable and meat selections) for an additional £3 each and should anyone wish a freshly cooked egg as an additional for ramen, I like the way that this is no bother for the team for £2. I should say that the ramen is nicely done and the additional sweet chill mayonnaise is extremely good. This is a decent and safe-bet option for Japanese hot food.
Food Grade: 67%
My hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.
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