Shoryu Ramen Oxford

Avoid this place. Service is RUBBISH. Staff Rahul would pretend not seeing you when you wanted to order. How rude is that? Food is just average, not the most authentic Japanese food. In case you really want to eat here, stay away from the QR code ordering thing as you would be forced to pay them the so called “discretionary” service charge which they definitely don’t deserve being paid.

In the heart of Westgate Oxford this is a good quality authentic Japanese restaurant. Simple menu, but really tasty food. The prices are punchy, but when you see a good number of Japanese folks eating in the place then you know it has to be pretty good. We each ate Ramens which were both spicy, healthy, large and filling. This is good food produced pretty quickly! Service is quick and friendly. We sat "in the kitchen seats" and had a good view of how hard they work!!! There are other Japanese restaurants in Oxford, but this is a good one and yes it is a little on the pricey side, but that's what you get for convenience. A definite recommend!

I recently visited a restaurant that had one of the best katsu curry dishes I have ever tasted. The restaurant was cozy and clean, with friendly staff and a relaxing atmosphere. Before the main course, I ordered takoyaki as the starter, which were balls of fried dough filled with octopus pieces, topped with mayonnaise and bonito flakes. They were hot and tasty, and added some variety to the meal. The katsu curry was served with a generous portion of crispy chicken, rice, and a rich and creamy sauce that had the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was fluffy and fragrant, and the sauce was smooth and flavorful. The dish was satisfying and delicious, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves katsu curry or wants to try something new.

Contrary to the negative reviews, we had a really nice experience here. My husband said that it was “the best ramen he’s ever had in the UK” which says a lot as he’s had LOTS of ramen. Great portion sizes, delicious broth and we were served very quickly. It was very packed when we arrived but they still found a table for us which was great. Only comment would be that we got two different ramens, the signature one and the thick broth one which promised a thicker broth and two eggs, but the ramen was identical to mine, I’m not sure if it was a mistake or you need to think about how to make the differentiation clearer, we tasted each others and could not tell the difference. Regardless, food was yummy and everything was great and will be back again.

Had lunch here with my wife. Lovely place. Great ambience and beautifully designed. Food is excellent and very authentic. The service is the best, with one proviso. The staff were very helpful. For example, when my wife explained she cannot eat spicy food, the waiter brought over a folder with the ingredients for each dish while carefully discussing options with my wife. We were both very impressed with this. Now, the proviso: we had to wait and wait and wait to get our food. The restaurant was reasonably busy but not packed, with plenty of empty seats. However, we would definitely dine there again if in the area.