Came here last night with two girlfriends, we had three different types of Ramen and the chicken Kara-Age. All fabulous and really good serving sizes. Will come back to try a few of the cocktails and other appetisers.
This last week has a seen a whirlwind of flat viewings as I embark on my next quest to relocate. Since my work is now out east, there’s not so much reason to stay in Westminster, plus I’m lazy and love a commute to work on foot. This evening saw me heading to Haggerston for a viewing, and I picked up a bowl of tonkotsu from Tonkotsu East along the way! Warm, rich broths with satisfying carbs in a hurry was the perfect accompaniment. No doubt I would later be having some disappointment when confronted with the realities of the London rental market.
Cool asian pop up at Proud on the canal. A major improvement on the food front now they have outsourced their kitchen. Gorgeous dumplings, so good that I had two servings. The are broths and other forms of dim sum from this Japan themed brand. Great to sit outside in the sun when the weather is good. Also the space next door has exhibitions and talks. Worth a regular visit if you live in the area.
Filipe Passos-Coelho
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Ramen is one of my favourite Asian dishes. I am a big fan of soups that have loads of ingredients in it, almost like there's not going to be enough broth for all of it. The noodles are made locally and they taste delicious, so we're off to a great start. I had one with pork and the meat was tasty and savoury. The pork belly bits are really enjoyable, I would potentially like them to be a little bit more on the crispy side (due to my Portuguese heritage). The ramen is balanced, and the broth is deep and packs loads of flavour. Naturally, I added some chilli sauce to kick it up one notch and it really hit the right spot. All in all, a simple meal with a lovely blend of ingredients. Wrap it up with a nice calm venue, it's perfect for a casual dinner with friends or a loved one.
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Tonkotsu East is tucked away at a side street just a few steps away from Haggerston Station and serves 4 different styles of ramen, though, you should definitely try out their Tsukemen.
I enjoyed the cozy and industrial rustic interior (like it is popular in East London), with a view directly into the kitchen as well as into their own little noodle factory. Emma and I kicked off the dinner with some cocktails and a serving of Chicken Karaage. A great combination! The chicken was so tender and juicy, so be aware when you share it, because there will be a fight over the last piece!
For the main, we ordered both Tonkotsu as well as Tsukemen. If you don't know, what Tsukemen is (I certainly didn't), it's a type of ramen where the noodles are served cold and separated from the rich and hot broth. It was the first time I had it (it's only served in Tonkotsu East!) and in the beginning I didn't really know what to do, so Emma had to explain: You simply dip some noodles in the hot broth and eat it straight away. The hot broth is more concentrated than the usual ramen broth and sticks to the noodles, when eating. So refreshing! Especially during Summer, when you crave some ramen but don't want to melt away. The Tonkotsu Ramen was also mouth-watering and typically creamy and rich. Comparing it to the one at Kanada Ya, it's less creamy, but just as delicious (because I know some people don't really like milky broth).
The great thing about the Tonkotsu Ramen Bar is the fact that they cater for people who like to share their food. When ordering the ramen we had the option of getting two full bowls or two half bowls for each dish. Perfect, when you want to try different styles and want to avoid the awkwardness of switching bowls mid-dinner.
We ended the dinner with some mochi ice cream, which were a little bit too frozen for my taste.
It's pretty easy to tell from my impressions that I will definitely pay Tonkotsu East a visit again, especially once it gets hotter and I'm craving some refreshing Tsukemen. Definitely recommended!
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Ever since I returned from Japan I have been constantly searching for the best ramen London has to offer. My journey lead me to Tonkotsu East one weekday evening, where me and my friend were seated straight away.
I was beyond elated to see tsukemen on the menu, a dish I have yet to see anywhere else outside of Japan. Naturally we ordered the Tonkotsu ramen, Tsukemen and a side of Karaage. The waiter was kind enough to offer us half and half of each - meaning we wouldn't have to switch bowls or haphazardly try to to pour some of our own dish into the others. The karaage was juicy, and literally left my mouth watering. The Tonkotsu ramen was creamy and is definitely in my top 3. Tonokotsu's tsukemen tasted exactly the same as my first ever bowl. The bowl that made me originally fall in love with the dish. The one I vividly remember ordering via a vending machine (it produced a token, which you then gave to the chef) in a dingy ramen restaurant in Akihabara. It really was an emotional moment for me - to taste something that held such strong memories. I wanted to profess my love for the chef right then and there!
I will be definitely go back to Tonokotsu East whenever my craving for tsukemen rears its head...or you know, if I'm in the area.
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Greatest Hangover Cure!. After heavy night out, what i really needed to get me back to form was a big bowl of ramen. Tonkotsu east by Haggerston station was a saving grace and a great addition to the area. Went with a friend and loved the space which is right under the overground rail line. Staff was friendly and attentive. Ordered the Chicken gyoza, Crabmeat Korokke and we both had the Tonkotsu ramen. The Crabmeat Korokke was great, like croquettes its served with delicious mayonaise. I could eat these for days. The Gyoza came out next but with no sauce, then i realized you had to make your own sauce from the table soya, vinegar and chili oil. This was nice as we like it hot and you can make it how you like. Finally the Ramen came out and tasted fantastic, pork was succulent and delicious, plenty of noodles, seasoned egg just melts in your mouth and an amazing rich tonkotsu broth. All in all the dinning experience was very good and i would definitely recommend Tonkotsu east. Also i notice there are signature dishes only available to certain location which i thought was a great idea. Next time i'll try more of them. Thanks for curing my hangover Tonkotsu East, see you probably next weekend. lol
It was amazing!. Food was amazing , very good service im check out all of the ramen restaurants in london and this is the best one even Tonkotsu in soho dosn't serve that good food maybe is about the chef's so if you like to eat a really great food just visit Tokotsu east.
Tonkotsu East is a spin off of Tonkotsu, the popular ramen joint on Dean Street in Soho, London. Situated on an alley of lock ups by Haggerston it is not the easiest to locate in the dark but it offers a bigger vibrant space over the Soho branch. There are a handful of ramen choices but I was only interested in the signature Tonkotsu on a chilly night. Served in a rich sea salt based pork stock the ramen noodles were bouncy and firm, just how I like them. The stock was rich and deep in flavour which made slurping the ramen even better. The accompaniments of pork belly, soft boiled egg, menma, beansprouts and spring onions added some additional interest but it was all about the ramen and stock. I also ordered salt and sansho pepper squid. Sansho pepper is a Japanese spice which is earthy and tangy with a hint of lemon. However the squid was a little oily which was maybe down to the oil not being hot enough, they were rather average. Its probably easier to get a table without wait
Went to tonkotsu on a rammed friday evening with attendances possibly boosted by an appearance on saturday kitchen. My mate had the highly rated tsukemen: comes with a separate broth in which to dip the noodles, especially thick and rich. Cool restaurant just next to haggerston overground - also has a branch in soho.
This is a nice casual lunch/dinner place for a standard ramen. Flavours were good, the presentation was lovely. But I wouldn't recommend the happy hour cocktails personally, they're very small and maybe not my style as I prefer sweet drinks. Service was excellent, with the server being attentive and kind.
Nice food, good atmosphere. I really like that the noodles are made fresh on site. A bit pricey though
Came here for my birthday and was not disappointed!
We started with a few cocktails which were really nice and strong! A lot of different tweeks on classic cocktails.
The food was delicious. The flavours were incredible and everything complimented each other nicely!
The chilli wings were some of the best we've tasted. The chicken was falling off the bone!
We also enjoyed watching the staff make the noodles in the back - really made the atmosphere.
We were served by Rodrigo and Masuma who were very attentive and friendly.
They even offered me a complimentary bottled of prosecco as it was my birthday. Greatly appreciated!
Thank you for looking after us and we will definitely be back!
First time here, really wanted to try as they make the noodles fresh. The atmosphere outdoors is nice, with heating & the service was wonderful, waitress was attentive and very kind!
The food was excellent, best ramen - great balance of flavours, good portion size and the presentation was beautiful!
Would definitely recommend to come again :) Thank you!
I am in love with the way they make ramen here, one of the best ramen I have ever had also fried chicken is amazing! Interesting interior too!
This was my first time here and I will most certainly be visiting again. The food was absolutely delicious and their lunch time deal is great value. The homemade noodles were perfect, not too hard or soft. The broth was full of flavour and the pork was super tasty and soft. I can’t wait to visit again. The staff were all super helpful and our food came at the speed of light.
great place for some lunch, enjoyed the food and seeing noodles being made in the back. they have vegan choices.
Had a great lunch here on a Saturday early afternoon. Friendly service, attentive service, efficient. Really tasty food. We had two different types of ramen, pork gyoza and a kids bento box. Prices are quite fair, portions were than ample. Nice ambiance overall. They provide crayons and paper with images for colouring in. I always appreciate when restaurants have drawing supplies for kids. We had a great experience and would happily return here for another meal.
Best ramen I have had in a while! Managed to amend my ramen slightly for a different broth. The plain ramen was a bit disappointing and needed a lot of extras to make it tasty but the chili pulled chicken was on point, would recommend!
Wonderful food & service! The broth, homemade noodles, and pork are delicious. I also really enjoyed the katsu prawn appetizer. My friends had the Tokyo bowl and the chili chicken bowl, and I had the tonkotso bowl. All were flavorful - the perfect end to a cold day. Highly recommend!
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