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may i wish you a very warm welcome to my Blog!.
WOW!!!
Time has passed very quickly since my last post.
As usual i have been out and about looking around for fine, tasty food.
And today i shall be doing my review of this Japanese Ramen Noodle place right here in London, UK. Called:
Bone Daddies
(Rock n Roll) Ramen Bar.
Location:
If you require a more detailed directional map: Bone Daddies Directions
Exterior:
This is a nice picture taken of the outside view.
BUT, before you see this view,
you may hear some heavy metal rock music,
one might assume it's coming from a Pub or possibly a nearby Record shop?.
NO!!
It's blasting out from right inside the Bone Daddies Noodle bar!...
Please! Please! do NOT let that put you off from entering.
Interior:
Once inside it's the familiar setting of a noodle bar, with long tables along the walls with bar stools dotted along at regular intervals.
In the centre there are a couple of long tables, again with lots of bar stools...
It was quite busy when i arrived quite early one sunny afternoon (School holidays were still on).
The size is good, not feeling cramped, and it's quite light inside.
Decor:
Along the walls there are shelves which hold extra items if needed, things like a garlic press, jars of garlic, small plates, extra napkins, Oh and large adult style "BIBS" that go over your head to prevent any splash/spillage going on to your lovely clothes.
.
The Waiting Staff:
I feel i MUST mention the overall look of the waiters, as they did all happen to blend in well with the loud heavy metal music...
Tattoos, Angry style hair and some personal piercings were around.
But again! PLEASE! don't let that effect your decision to come and enjoy your meal,
all of them really are quite warm and friendly...
Some even have a sense of humour when she tripped over the leg of a nearby stool.
(No injuries occurred).
The Menu: Page 1
This is page No 1 of 2, and has all the drinks you could imagine and some extra,
(Mr Sparkle caught my eye), but in the end it was a very hot day so i shall stick with plain old mineral water (I know!...Boo!...Mr Boring!). Perhaps a beer next time?
The Menu: Page 2
There are a nice selection of Ramen dishes, which i like to see, because if one is good it means i have to return on a different day to review the others. ;-)
Today, however i am here solely to consume the Tonkotsu Ramen.
So without further ado...(Let Alex see the Ramen!)...Lets bring on the Bowl...
Tonkotsu Ramen. (With extra Chashu Pork)
Price: £11 + £2 for Extra chashu Pork. Total: £13
This is a very good portion size, That's a good start...
There are a lot of good looking ingredients...Most of the items look like they may have been previously marinated which adds to depth of flavour, even the egg!.
Lets do a taste test....that's why i'm here after all!!
I will start with the broth...lets use the ladle provided.
(Good to see that Soup spoons are not an option)
OOOh!!!...OMG!...You have GOT to come try this Tonkotsu Ramen.
The richness of small distant flavour fills the palette, and the egg style sauce is not SO overpowering as some Ramen's that i have tried in the past.
The noodles were very nicely cooked, and the Pork was very tender.
The marinading of the Bamboo shoots and the Egg really helps empower the dish.
My quest for a good Tonkotsu Ramen is complete...
(Until i find an even better one!).
Dessert:
I did spy with my eye a line of text on the menu earlier, that they did now have their soft ice-cream machine.
I will next time, but as always i am "pushed for time", and decided to just pay for my lovely (very filling) Ramen and head fairly quickly for the "Tube" station.
Service:
Today the service was very good, very polite, and even though it became busy with customers, there were enough staff, and always someone "buzzing" around and very easy to "catch the eye" if needed.
Note: A small service charge is included in all of the bills.
Personal Rating System:
My personal Taste of the food: 9.9 (Out of 10)
(Might have been 10, but what if there is an even better one in London?)
Price of the food: 9 (Out of 10)
(The drinks menu is overly priced, but the Ramen dishes seem very large bowls, and are very reasonable for the London area).
Conclusion:
Would i dine there again?...........Absolutely!!
(I may not have the Tonkotsu Ramen every time, i may just keep it for special trips,
after all, they do have other Ramen i have not tried yet)
I do hope you can visit Bone Daddies for yourself, and i would be more than happy to hear your thoughts, on your own personal dining experience there.
Helpful Information:
Note:
Chashu and Char siu are both pork, not to be confused as they are not quite the same. Char siu is usually seen hanging in Chinese markets, and is usually coloured red.
Chashu pork is the Japanese, more marbled, fatty, richer tasting pork typically used in Ramen dishes. And is never coloured red.
Enjoy!
Until next time!
Location:
If you require a more detailed directional map: Bone Daddies Directions
Exterior:
This is a nice picture taken of the outside view.
you may hear some heavy metal rock music,
one might assume it's coming from a Pub or possibly a nearby Record shop?.
NO!!
It's blasting out from right inside the Bone Daddies Noodle bar!...
Please! Please! do NOT let that put you off from entering.
Interior:
Once inside it's the familiar setting of a noodle bar, with long tables along the walls with bar stools dotted along at regular intervals.
In the centre there are a couple of long tables, again with lots of bar stools...
It was quite busy when i arrived quite early one sunny afternoon (School holidays were still on).
The size is good, not feeling cramped, and it's quite light inside.
Decor:
Along the walls there are shelves which hold extra items if needed, things like a garlic press, jars of garlic, small plates, extra napkins, Oh and large adult style "BIBS" that go over your head to prevent any splash/spillage going on to your lovely clothes.
.
The Waiting Staff:
I feel i MUST mention the overall look of the waiters, as they did all happen to blend in well with the loud heavy metal music...
Tattoos, Angry style hair and some personal piercings were around.
But again! PLEASE! don't let that effect your decision to come and enjoy your meal,
all of them really are quite warm and friendly...
Some even have a sense of humour when she tripped over the leg of a nearby stool.
(No injuries occurred).
The Menu: Page 1
(Mr Sparkle caught my eye), but in the end it was a very hot day so i shall stick with plain old mineral water (I know!...Boo!...Mr Boring!). Perhaps a beer next time?
The Menu: Page 2
Today, however i am here solely to consume the Tonkotsu Ramen.
So without further ado...(Let Alex see the Ramen!)...Lets bring on the Bowl...
Tonkotsu Ramen. (With extra Chashu Pork)
This is a very good portion size, That's a good start...
There are a lot of good looking ingredients...Most of the items look like they may have been previously marinated which adds to depth of flavour, even the egg!.
Lets do a taste test....that's why i'm here after all!!
I will start with the broth...lets use the ladle provided.
(Good to see that Soup spoons are not an option)
OOOh!!!...OMG!...You have GOT to come try this Tonkotsu Ramen.
The richness of small distant flavour fills the palette, and the egg style sauce is not SO overpowering as some Ramen's that i have tried in the past.
The noodles were very nicely cooked, and the Pork was very tender.
The marinading of the Bamboo shoots and the Egg really helps empower the dish.
My quest for a good Tonkotsu Ramen is complete...
(Until i find an even better one!).
Dessert:
I did spy with my eye a line of text on the menu earlier, that they did now have their soft ice-cream machine.
I will next time, but as always i am "pushed for time", and decided to just pay for my lovely (very filling) Ramen and head fairly quickly for the "Tube" station.
Service:
Today the service was very good, very polite, and even though it became busy with customers, there were enough staff, and always someone "buzzing" around and very easy to "catch the eye" if needed.
Note: A small service charge is included in all of the bills.
Personal Rating System:
My personal Taste of the food: 9.9 (Out of 10)
(Might have been 10, but what if there is an even better one in London?)
Price of the food: 9 (Out of 10)
(The drinks menu is overly priced, but the Ramen dishes seem very large bowls, and are very reasonable for the London area).
Conclusion:
Would i dine there again?...........Absolutely!!
(I may not have the Tonkotsu Ramen every time, i may just keep it for special trips,
after all, they do have other Ramen i have not tried yet)
I do hope you can visit Bone Daddies for yourself, and i would be more than happy to hear your thoughts, on your own personal dining experience there.
Helpful Information:
Address: 31 Peter St, London, Greater London W1F 0AR
Phone:020 7287 8581
Bone Daddies official webpage:
Chashu and Char siu are both pork, not to be confused as they are not quite the same. Char siu is usually seen hanging in Chinese markets, and is usually coloured red.
Chashu pork is the Japanese, more marbled, fatty, richer tasting pork typically used in Ramen dishes. And is never coloured red.
Enjoy!
Until next time!
