Ippudo Central Saint Giles

4.4 ( 2418 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM See Hours
£20–30
3 Central Saint Giles Piazza, St Giles High St, London WC2H 8AG, United Kingdom

Ippudo Central Saint Giles is a celebrated Japanese restaurant nestled in the bustling heart of London. Renowned for its authentic tonkotsu ramen, the restaurant boasts a rich and creamy pork broth that delights the palate, compelling diners to savor each mouthful. Patrons rave about the quality of the noodles and the option to increase portions for free, a bonus that reflects Ippudo's commitment to customer satisfaction.

Reviewers like Sho Yoshimura praise the shoyu ramen for its finesse, especially after the recent addition of sous vide chicken chashu, which adds a soulful touch to the experience. Besides the outstanding ramen, the drink menu, featuring sake and Japanese beers, perfectly complements the offerings. However, some diners note occasional coordination hiccups with timing, especially during peak hours. Despite the cramped quarters when busy, the vibrant atmosphere adds to the charm.

With fairly priced dishes and attentive service, Ippudo Central Saint Giles presents a satisfying culinary escape for ramen lovers. Whether you're indulging in a veggie option or the classic pork, the food consistently hits the spot. In short, it’s a must-visit for those seeking genuine Japanese flavors in a lively setting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
    • Usually has a wait
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available

Reviews For Ippudo Central Saint Giles

stéphanie V.
Jun 23,2025
Excellent address, and on top, there at the moment June 2025 the possibility to increase the noodle portion for free
Sho Yoshimura
Jun 6,2025
Ippudo Central Saint Giles delivers the real deal when it comes to authentic tonkotsu ramen in London. Their signature pork broth is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced—comforting without being heavy. It’s the kind of bowl that makes you pause between slurps just to savor the depth. That said, the shoyu ramen is a hidden gem. Recently brushed up with an epic sous vide chicken chashu, it’s clean, soulful, and packed with finesse. Throw in a solid drink list—sake, Japanese beers, cocktails—and a lineup of quality side dishes, and you’ve got a spot that hits every mark. Ramen done right in the heart of the city.
Bill Best
Jun 2,2025
Love this place. The best ramen in London, in my opinion. Occasionally there can be coordination issues with bringing out starters and mains in order and on time - but the quality of the food more than makes up for this. Tables can be a bit cramped but that's due to the popularity of the restaurant. Can't wait to go again!
Noémie Bruel
May 25,2025
Nice place, good service, fair price, tasty food, you can’t ask more what you expect is what you get here! The ramens hit the spot: we had the veggie with an egg and the chicken ones. Quite spacious, it almost feels like you are outside with the high ceilings and glass walls.
Pancerny Misiek
May 15,2025
Delicious Japanese food! Sitting at the counter is a bit tight. Maybe you could remove one chair and make it more spacious for everyone. Currently it's sitting shoulder to shoulder when busy.
Ana Lopez de Arenosa
Apr 4,2025
Wow!! First time trying the food here after hearing amazing things and I was not disappointed!!! We ordered the akamaru modern ramen which was amazing with a really rich and dense flavor, and amazing toppings, and we had the goma g flavored cucumber which was INSANE and the age-tako yaki which honestly stole the show, the sauce on those appetizers was absolutely incredible! I will defo be going back here, was not disappointed at all and thought it was really fairly priced for the quality of the food we had! Plus the service was great and we only had to wait for a table for 5-10mins on a Friday night which i was very impressed by
Ankitha Chapte
Apr 4,2025
At this point, I should get a free lifetime membership with Ippudo for the number of times I’ve been to almost all their branches in London and have had spicy veggie ramen and veggie croquettes unlimited times now. Hands down, one of the best places to have ramen in. The service is also quick and the staff are very friendly and sweet, love all of them! I wish I could have their ramen once every week at least, it’s just out of this world.
Emily90
Mar 16,2025
Really enjoy the food here, wasn’t too busy on a Friday, we had no booking and only had to wait a few minutes to get in. Food came a bit slow but very tasty. I like the high ceilings and glass windows, very nice layout.

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