Spread the loveIf you are not a fan of Hello Kitty, you might never have heard of her new BFF, Gudetama the lazy egg. The character was created by a crowd sourced idea from the Hello Kitty fanclub, Gudetama was actually the second choice for a new character, losing out to a piece of salmon. It’s…
Spread the loveI was mourning the loss of the Ramen Shop in the basement of the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Picadilly. They used to serve the most authentic and best ramen in town. I’m so glad to say that there is a new contender, Muga. This little shop opened without the fanfare like those new…
Spread the loveRamen shops are like buses, we wait ages for one and then 2 comes along at the same time. Ittenbari Ramen (麺屋一点張) appeared quietly on the Soho food scene a few months ago. I was alerted to their presence by a Japanese lady at the hairdressers who was raving about it. She said…
Spread the loveOn some grey and muggy London days, there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot soupy noodles. A new Ramen place has hit London. Tonkotsu is an offshoot of The Tsuru chain. As it is still in soft opening mode, the menu is simple , just a few starters and a…