Ramo Ramen Soho, a one-of-a-kind dining experience in the heart of London, is the brainchild of Omar Shah and Florence Mae Maglanoc. Along with chef Budgie Montoya of Sarap and the excellent supperclub LUTO, the dynamic duo are helping change perceptions of Filipino food in the city by introducing a unique fusion of Filipino and Japanese flavours through their innovative ramen dishes.
A standout here is the Chicken Sopas – a traditional Filipino breakfast dish whose broth incorporates both dairy and chicken fat is given the ramen treatment to magnificent effect, its base intensely savoury and rich, its pulled chicken tender and giving. Crispy chicken skin and jammy eggs top it all off because, well, why not?
We’re arguably even more enamoured by the heady and intoxicating Sinigang Ramen here, its rust-coloured, properly pert tamarind base given extra heft via roasted tomatoes. The whole grilled king prawns almost feel like window dressing before you squeeze their head juices into the broth and stir. Then you know…
Alongside their ramen, they also do rice bowls. We’re huge fans of their Wagyu Bistek Donburi, which features melt-in-your-mouth wagyu atop rice with toyomansi onions and a raw egg – it’s next level good. Katsu curry lovers will adore the Fried Chicken Katsu Donburi, too – it’s a symphony of textures and spice, packing a real flavour punch that will have you coming back for more.
With its innovative menu, stylish ambiance, and central location, Ramo Ramen Soho has quickly become one of the most interesting restaurants in Central London, and a fine purveyor of ramen to boot. What more could you want than that?
Website: ramoramen.com
