Shoryu is my absolute favourite Ramen bar in London. I quite often pop in on my own, on my way to a night out (lining the stomach with noodles is very sensible) or on my way home from work when the cupboards are bare or I can’t be bothered to cook. The Kingley Court branch is perfect for solo dining as there are bench tables all the way round the restaurant which look out of the window or onto the bar/kitchen rather than the vacant seat of your table for two.

I usually go for a pork hirata bun and a Ganso Tonkotsu – extra egg of course.

The buns can be found on the post about steamed buns in London.