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Heddon Yokocho
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A vivid Showa-era ramen alleyway concept on Mayfair's pedestrianised Heddon Street — Japan Centre founder Tak Tokumine's love letter to Tokyo's retro yokocho bar culture.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Mayfair
- Since
- 2021
- Owner
- Tak Tokumine
Plate № 690
About
Heddon Yokocho opened in early 2021 as the brainchild of Tak Tokumine — the Fukuoka-born founder of Japan Centre, who launched the group in London in 1976 — reimagining Japan's intimate yokocho bar alleys in the theatrical setting of Heddon Street, just off Regent Street. The neon-lit, paper-lantern-hung interior transports diners into a 1970s Showa-era ramen bar, offering a wide range of regional Japanese ramens from shio and miso to tori paitan and vegan variants, alongside sushi, hirata buns, sake and cocktails. The concept draws on Tokumine's lifetime of Japanese food expertise and the Japan Centre Group's deep relationships with Japanese producers. A basement Bar Kushi offers a more intimate drinking and dining experience.
Neighborhood & visiting
Heddon Yokocho sits in Mayfair, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused ramen counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Immersive Showa-era 1970s Tokyo yokocho atmosphere in Mayfair
- Created by Japan Centre founder Tak Tokumine — over 45 years of Japanese food expertise
- Wide regional ramen selection including vegan, shio, miso and tori paitan
- Basement Bar Kushi for kushikatsu and sake in a more intimate setting
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Frequently asked
About Heddon Yokocho
- Is Heddon Yokocho an authentic ramen restaurant in London?
- Yes — Heddon Yokocho is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for ramen in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Heddon Yokocho located?
- Heddon Yokocho is located at 8 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BU, London, UK in the Mayfair neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Heddon Yokocho?
- Heddon Yokocho accepts reservations online. For an authentic ramen experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Heddon Yokocho?
- Heddon Yokocho sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in London.
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