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Ippudo London Goodge Street
RamenTonkotsuHakataFukuokaJapanese-ownedFitzroviaGoodge StreetLunch
Ippudo's Fitzrovia location on Goodge Street, opened 2019 — serving the same authentic Fukuoka tonkotsu as the brand's global network, owned entirely by Chikaranomoto Holdings.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Fitzrovia
- Since
- 2019
- Chef
- Shigemi Kawahara
- Owner
- Chikaranomoto Holdings
Plate № 570
About
Ippudo Goodge Street, opened in 2019, extends the Fukuoka brand's London footprint into Fitzrovia, one of central London's most food-forward neighbourhoods. Like all Ippudo UK sites, it is wholly owned and operated by Chikaranomoto Holdings, the Fukuoka-headquartered company that took founder Shigemi Kawahara's 1985 Hakata tonkotsu concept and grew it into a global ramen empire with over 180 locations worldwide and Michelin Guide recognition in New York and Hong Kong. The intimate Goodge Street format suits the split-session lunch and dinner format, with the kitchen's 12-hour tonkotsu broth — creamy, deeply savoury, spiked with Ippudo's proprietary tare — served in Shiromaru, Akamaru and Karaka-men variations.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ippudo London Goodge Street sits in Fitzrovia, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Convenient Fitzrovia location near Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street
- 100% owned by Chikaranomoto Holdings — direct Fukuoka provenance guaranteed
- Authentic 12-hour tonkotsu broth in signature Shiromaru, Akamaru and spicy Karaka-men
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Frequently asked
About Ippudo London Goodge Street
- Is Ippudo London Goodge Street an authentic ramen restaurant in London?
- Yes — Ippudo London Goodge Street 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 Ippudo London Goodge Street located?
- Ippudo London Goodge Street is located at 40 Goodge Street, London W1T 2QP, London, UK in the Fitzrovia neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ippudo London Goodge Street?
- Ippudo London Goodge Street does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in London we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Ippudo London Goodge Street?
- Ippudo London Goodge Street sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in London.
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