Ippudo - Canary Wharf
It was way back on my honeymoon that I first ate at a branch of the famed Ippudo in Japan and it still surprises me that there is now one in walking distance.
On the upside, the ramen is a good approximation of what I had in Japan, remains decently priced, and is quick which is important if you’re grabbing a work lunch.
And whilst the ramen is undoubtedly the highlight of the meal, the sides (such as a kara-age, tako-yaki, and hirata buns) aren’t an after-thought.
However, not being in Japan, it lacks the smooth and consistent service you’d get - even in a chain restaurant such as this.
That said, this is still one of the few OK options in the blandness of options in Canary Wharf.
Previous visits
25 Nov 2023
In a change from doing dim sum with my parents, taking them here for ramen.
18 Mar 2022
With Priya, Ben, and Oscar back in London, an easy Friday night dinner to catch up.
23 Feb 2019
Late dinner after watching “On The Basis Of Sex” at the nearby Everyman Cinema.
