Japanese noodle bar, Ramen Ramen, opened at the corner of Bath Street and West Nile Street on Boxing Day. The new restaurant is from the Edinburgh team behind Maki & Ramen, known for their authentic, spicy ramen dishes and sushi. They say the move was driven by social media and feedback requests to bring the restaurant to the city.
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They’ve set up in the former home of Rumours Kopitiam in the city centre. The new place accommodates 20 diners with minimalist interior design in the traditional style of Japanese ramen houses. Expect a delicious, informal dining experience. Their hearty, warming noodle dishes are excellent.
All noodles are made daily and served in broth that has taken over eight hours to cook in the kitchen. They offer a menu of ramen, yakisoba (Japanese stir fried noodles), donburi (Japanese rice bowl dish) and classic Japanese street food bites, such as pumpkin croquettes (£5.90) or takoyaki octopus dough balls (£5.90).
Opt for the signature Black Tonkotsu Ramen (£12.50) in a creamy pork broth served with marinated pork belly, soft boiled egg and a drizzle of burnt garlic oil.
Speaking of the launch Maki & Ramen founder, Teddy Lee said: “The demand for Japanese cuisine in Scotland is booming, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring Ramen Ramen noodle bar to this fantastic city. We’re looking forward to offering hearty affordable Japanese food that is accessible to everyone.”
Teddy first ventured into the culinary scene in Edinburgh fifteen years ago, pioneering Japanese food in the city. He travelled to Japan to learn ramen-making first-hand. The first Maki & Ramen restaurant opened in March 2015. There are are now four Maki & Ramen restaurants and two Ramen Ramen noodle bars across Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Ramen Ramen is at 21 Bath Street, G2 1HW.