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Kanada-Ya Covent Garden

RamenTonkotsuHakataFukuokaJapanese-ownedCovent GardenFirst London BranchAward-Winning

Kanada-Ya's first London branch, opened in 2014 on St Giles High Street — the restaurant that introduced Londoners to Kazuhiro Kanada's celebrated 18-hour Fukuoka tonkotsu.

Price
¥¥
Area
Covent Garden
Since
2014
Chef
Kazuhiro Kanada
Kanada-Ya Covent Garden — authentic ramen restaurant in London, Covent Garden
Plate № 580
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About
Kanada-Ya Covent Garden, which opened in 2014, was the UK debut of the ramen concept founded in 2009 by Kazuhiro Kanada — a former professional cyclist from Yukuhashi, Fukuoka — who applied a racer's precision to perfecting a single bowl of tonkotsu ramen. The 18-hour-simmered pork-bone broth, served with handmade alkaline noodles and slow-braised chashu pork belly, earned Kanada-Ya rapid critical acclaim and a place among London's most recommended ramen destinations. The St Giles branch sits directly across from Ippudo, and the two restaurants helped establish the WC2H area as London's ramen heartland. Kazuhiro Kanada retains full ownership of the business, preserving the independent, craft-led spirit of the Yukuhashi original.
Neighborhood & visiting

Kanada-Ya Covent Garden sits in Covent Garden, 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
  • London's first Kanada-Ya — the 2014 original that launched the brand's UK story
  • 18-hour tonkotsu broth developed by founder Kazuhiro Kanada in Fukuoka
  • Independently owned — Kazuhiro Kanada retains full control
  • Rated #876 in London on TripAdvisor from over 800 reviews
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Frequently asked

About Kanada-Ya Covent Garden

Is Kanada-Ya Covent Garden an authentic ramen restaurant in London?
Yes — Kanada-Ya Covent Garden 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 Kanada-Ya Covent Garden located?
Kanada-Ya Covent Garden is located at 64 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8LE, London, UK in the Covent Garden neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Kanada-Ya Covent Garden?
Kanada-Ya Covent Garden 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 Kanada-Ya Covent Garden?
Kanada-Ya Covent Garden sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in London.
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