Retro Ramen Bar Archives – URBAN-ADVENTURER

January 3 2023

Time Travel to the 1970s Japan – Panton Yokocho

Urban Adventurer Anime/Manga, Bar, Cocktail, Instagrammable Places, Restaurant, Unique Experience Family Day Out, Friends Day Out, Japan 1970s, Japanese Food, Japanese Restaurant, Panton Yokocho, Ramen, Ramen Bowl, Retro Japan, Retro Ramen Bar, Where to Eat in London, Where to eat Ramen in London 0

Travel back in time to the neon-lit alleyways of the 1970s Japan to discover the history of Ramen. Panton Yokocho – similarly to Heddon Yokocho just off Regents Street – recreates those yatai stall dining areas under the dim light of lanterns of narrow noisy alleyways full of mouth-watering smells of different Japanese foods.

Ramen Bowls from All Over Japan

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Stepping into Panton Yokocho is like leaping back in time. The staff greets you in Japanese before guiding you through the jungle of colourful lanterns, noren curtains and vintage posters to your table.

Classic J-pop soundtracks are playing while you browse the map of Japan and discover the 11 different types or Ramen from across the country from Tokyo to Hokkaido to Sapporo.

A map of Japan helps you explore where each Ramen bowl is originated from and learn more about the place of origin, type of broth and noodles and the toppings.

Did you know that the first bowl of noodle, similar to today’s Ramen was served in 1884 in Japan? Click here to learn more interesting facts about Ramen history.

Photo: Urban Adventurer

TIP: to help you discover all Ramen from the map, every Monday and Tuesday a selected Ramen bowl is on offer for just £10.90. Ask the staff about the Ramen of the week.

TIP: There is a working retro Ramen vending machine within the restaurant that works with Japanese coins. Just ask the staff to exchange coins for you (you can either pay by cash or card) and grab your instant Ramen.

Watch video of Panton Yokocho and the retro Ramen vending machine here.

Pair Your Ramen with a Japanese Cocktail

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Why not pair your Ramen with a Japanese cocktail? Panton Yokocho introduced their cocktail menu last year. They have over a dozen different cocktails from classic Negroni with a Japanese twist to floral and light cocktails served with edible manga sticker.

TIP: HAPPY HOUR every Monday and Tuesday 4pm-6pm. All cocktails for £7 and the best part is: this offer can be used together with Ramen of the Week offer!

Itadakimasu!

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Panton Yokocho is much more than just Ramen and cocktail!

They offer a range of side dishes, such as chicken kaarage, gyoza, chicken wings (make sure you check out their Wing Wednesday offer!), sashimi, and much more.

They also have different types of noodles and delicious buns to try.

Apart from cocktails, they have Japanese wine and beer as well as sake tasting experience.

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Japanese and classic soft drinks are also available. My personal all-time favourite is Melon Cream Soda which comes in two different flavours and served with vanilla ice cream (vegan ice cream option available) and maraschino cherry on top.

For dessert, why not try one of their ice cream stacks that come with mochi donut, ice cream and pocky stick?

They also have a range of mochi ice cream in exciting flavours, such as Hong Kong Milk Tea, Vegan Miso Chocolate or Mango & Passion Fruit. Affogato and Yuzu sorbet, are also on the desserts menu.

Many of the desserts are vegan or offer vegan option.

On a family day out?

Panton Yokocho’s kids set menu contains a bowl of Ramen (classic or vegan), side dish and a choice of drink. You can add a scoop of vegan ice cream for just £1.

Practical Info

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Panton Yokocho is usually not too busy and accept walk-ins.

Address

Square, 35a Panton Street Leicester, London SW1Y 4EA

Opening Time & Table Booking

Click here.

Ready for your next adventure? Let’s see how Godzilla rumbled into Heddon Yokocho last year. Do you think he will return this year?

March 9 2022

Godzilla Has Rumbled His Way into Heddon Yokocho

Urban Adventurer Cocktail, Instagrammable Places, Restaurant, Shopping, Unique Experience Godzilla, Godzilla X Heddon Yokochō, Heddon Yokocho, Heddon Yokochō Ramen, King of Monsters, Retro Ramen Bar, Retro Ramen Bar London 0

After New York and Tokyo, The King of Monsters is rumbling in London. Godzilla has taken over Mayfair’s retro Japanese restaurant, Heddon Yokocho. This is the King of Monsters’ first trip in Europe, and he will only stay until 31^st March, so if you want to encounter with the giant monster, don’t leave it too late.

Godzilla Menu Set

The menu includes a giant Volcano Ramen bowl, a themed drink, and a dessert, each of them has two versions to choose from. The two-course menu and a drink is priced at £22.

Ramen

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Gojira Volcano Ramen comes with Heddon Yokocho’s signature miso pork and chicken broth, Godzilla-inspired heat-ray sauce, and extra pork belly garnished with a flaming hot chilli to give it an extra roar.

Kaiju Volcano Ramen is the veggie version of the above. It comes with plant-based broth, ganmo tofu, loads of vegetables and spicy sauce.

Each ramen is served in a king sized ‘black volcano’ bowl to fit to Godzilla’s gigantic appetite.

Each Ramen can be asked less spicy if you feel there’s too much of Godzilla’s hot breath in it.

Dessert

Photo: Urban Adventurer

You can choose from two Godzilla themed desserts. King of the Monsters Matcha Cheesecake or Mothra’s Favourite Mochi Ice Cream in mango passion fruit, vegan chocolate cookie dough or the mix of the two.

Drink

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Wash it all down with either an alcoholic or non-alcoholic Godzilla themed drink.

Wake Me Up in Tokyo cocktail is made with umeshu, whisky, jalapeno, yuzu, and edible Godzilla decoration.

Alternatively, go booze-free with Sunrise Melon Soda, an epic crimson coloured, melon flavoured drink with red syrup garnished with Maraschino cherry.

Follow Godzilla’s Footsteps

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Feasters are encouraged to follow Godzilla’s monstrous footsteps around the restaurant to discover posters, banners from the 1970s (including a 1.7-metre-tall model), and an epic range of limited-edition Godzilla X Yokocho merch, including skateboards, tote bags, T-shirts, mugs and more.

Win a Godzilla Prize Bundle

Photo: Urban Adventurer

Share your roarsome selfies on social media to win a limited-edition Godzilla prize bundle, including collectible figures and more.

To enter the giveaway, simply tag them @ramenyokocho in your post. 3 winners will be selected.

Ready for your next adventure? Now, that you have filled your tummy with volcano, how about tasting the rainbow? Located in Camden, To Home From London is London’s first pancake art café and they create the most adorable pancakes.