Tak arrived in the UK in the 1970s with a vision to share Japanese food and culture with a British audience. At a time when few people had tried sushi or even heard of ramen, he helped introduce the UK to the richness of Japanese cuisine.

In 1976 he founded what would later become Japan Centre, creating a home for Japanese food in London long before it became widely available. For five decades he has helped build bridges between Japan and the UK, championing producers and inspiring generations of diners, chefs and restaurateurs.

That same spirit led to the opening of Shoryu Ramen in 2012, bringing authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen to London.

To celebrate Tak and fifty years of his work, the Takumi menu brings together some of his favourite dishes alongside flavours inspired by the nostalgic kissaten cafés of 1970s Japan. Cosy, thoughtful places where food and conversation were meant to be enjoyed slowly.

Our Takumi menu is a nod to that era and a celebration of craftsmanship, heritage and the dishes that continue to shape ramen culture in London today.

Thinly sliced soy marinated premium wagyu beef layered over thick futomen noodles, topped with double raw egg yolk, bonito powder and spring onion.

An emerging ramen style in our home island of Kyushu, this dish is our premium wagyu take on a creamy, brothless summer ramen.

Rich, silky and deeply satisfying, this dish highlights the quality of the ingredients while celebrating the craft behind Japanese ramen.

How to enjoy it best? Break the egg yolks, then stir everything together with the wagyu beef and noodles to create a perfectly silky sauce that coats every bite.

A luxurious seasonal dish for anyone looking to explore a different side of ramen in London, Oxford and Manchester.

This dish invites you to experience two unique broths, each with a completely different flavour profile that together create a balanced and layered taste experience.

Tsukemen is a dipping style of ramen where thick noodles are served separately from the broth. Instead of the noodles sitting in the soup, you dip each bite into the broth yourself, controlling the flavour with every mouthful.

Our summer tsukemen set features two contrasting broths:

Earth
A chilled broth with a toasted, creamy sesame flavour, refreshing and perfect for warmer days.

Sea
A warm broth layered with niboshi sardine and our signature tonkotsu broth, creating something deep, savoury and intensely satisfying.

The result is a playful and interactive ramen experience that highlights the depth of Japanese ramen culture and offers something truly unique among ramen restaurants in London, Oxford and Manchester.

Shima Spam Tempura
Golden, crisp bites of island life.

Shima means island in Japanese, and this dish is inspired by Okinawan comfort food.

Our Okinawan style spam karaage is served with a spicy teriyaki dip for a fiery sweet heat finish. Salty, crispy and incredibly moreish.

The perfect snack alongside a cold drink while exploring some of the best Japanese food in London, Oxford and Manchester.

Kaki Oyster Fry
Succulent oysters encased in a crisp panko crumb, fried until golden and served with our house made tartare sauce.

This dish is especially popular during the humid Japanese summer festival season around the Seto Inland Sea, where oysters are enjoyed with cold drinks and lively street food.

A classic example of comforting Japanese street food.

Melon Cream Soda Float
An icon of Japanese kissaten culture.

Bright green melon soda topped with vanilla ice cream and a maraschino cherry. Sweet, fizzy and nostalgic. The kind of drink that instantly transports you to a retro Japanese café.

Suntory -196 Peach Float 6% alc
A cocktail twist on the nostalgic peach float.

Refreshing Suntory -196 peach topped with vanilla ice cream. Bright, juicy and lightly sparkling with the added depth of Japanese shochu.

Doburoku Yuzu Pina Coladayo
Our ancient doburoku sake meets coconut milk in a Japanese take on the pina colada.

Smooth, lightly tropical and a little nostalgic, served in your own sake carafe with a choice of sake cup.

Matcha Affogato
Hot ceremonial Japanese matcha poured tableside over vanilla ice cream.

The matcha melts into the ice cream to create something comforting and bittersweet, reminiscent of the slow café moments of a 1970s kissaten.

Iced Matcha Latte Float
An iced matcha latte topped with vanilla ice cream. A nostalgic twist on a classic Japanese matcha drink, perfect for warm days.

The Takumi menu is available at Shoryu Ramen restaurants across London, Oxford and Manchester throughout spring and summer.

Whether you are discovering Japanese food in London for the first time or are already a fan of authentic Hakata ramen, these dishes celebrate the craftsmanship and culture behind the food we love.

From rich wagyu noodles to dipping style ramen and nostalgic Japanese café drinks, the Takumi menu offers a deeper look into the flavours and traditions that inspire Shoryu Ramen.

Visit Shoryu to explore some of the most distinctive ramen in London and celebrate fifty years of Tak Tokumine's legacy through dishes inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and culture.