Tonkotsu Bankside is a Japanese ramen restaurant at 4 Canvey Street, close to Tate Modern, the River Thames and Shakespeare’s Globe. The casual room, outdoor tables and additional upstairs seating suit a quick lunch, an evening bowl of noodles or a larger gathering in Bankside.
Noodles, broths, gyoza and many of the supporting elements are prepared from scratch. The namesake tonkotsu broth develops its silky body through a long cooking process, then arrives with thin noodles, roast pork belly, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, seasoned egg and burnt garlic oil.
Fiery pork ramen, lighter chicken broth and plant based mushroom or chilli tofu bowls provide alternatives to the original. Katsu curry, pork or vegetable gyoza, edamame, fried chicken and seasonal specials broaden the menu for diners who want several plates beside their noodles.
Japanese beer, sake, whisky, wine, cocktails and homemade soft drinks are selected to complement the food. Bookings are available while space remains open for walk in guests, and collection and delivery provide practical options for enjoying the Bankside menu away from the restaurant.
Address: 4 Canvey Street, Bankside, London SE1 9AN, United Kingdom
Most loved here
Based on diner reviews and ratings
- Ramen Tonkotsu £15.95
- Ramen Geki Kara Tonkotsu £16.95
- Ramen Chilli Chicken £15.25
- Ramen Chilli Tofu £14.50
- Ramen Chilli Prawn £16.25
Tonkotsu Menu
Ramen
Tonkotsu Loved
The original & still our best seller. Thin-cut noodles, pork broth enriched with lardo & sea salt base, topped with roast Dingley Dell pork belly, bamboo shoots, beansprouts, spring onions, burnt garlic oil & half a seasoned egg.
Tokyo
Classic noodles in chicken broth with a soy sauce base, topped with marinated & braised pork belly, bamboo shoots, spring onions, sesame seeds and half a seasoned egg.
Kakugiri
Classic noodles in chicken broth with a sea salt base, topped with marinated & braised chunky pork belly pieces, bamboo shoots, spring onions, sesame seeds and half a seasoned egg.
Chilli Chicken Loved
Chicken broth & sea salt base, classic homemade noodles, Eat the Bits pulled chilli chicken, bamboo shoots, mange tout, spring onions & half a seasoned egg.
Chilli Prawn Loved
Chicken broth & sea salt base, classic homemade noodles, Eat the Bits chilli tiger prawns, bamboo shoots, wakame, spring onions & half a seasoned egg.
Tonkotsu X
Pork & chicken broth with miso base, classic homemade noodles, roast Dingley Dell pork belly, Eat the Bits pulled chilli chicken, bamboo shoots, spring onions, half a seasoned egg & Eat the Bits chilli oil.
Geki Kara Tonkotsu Loved
Pork broth enriched with lardo, soy sauce base & fermented Scotch bonnet mash, with thin-cut homemade noodles, roast Dingley Dell pork belly, kikurage, spring onions & half a seasoned egg.
Sea Salt
Chicken & pork broth with sea salt base, classic homemade noodles, roast Dingley Dell pork belly, bamboo shoots, spring onions & half a seasoned egg.
Shoyu
Chicken & pork broth with soy sauce base, classic homemade noodles, roast Dingley Dell pork belly, bamboo shoots, spring onions & half a seasoned egg.
Soya Tantanmen
Konbu & shiitake broth with spicy sesame base, classic homemade noodles, plant-based soy mince, bok choy, kikurage & spring onions.
Japanese Mushroom Miso
Konbu & shiitake broth with miso base, homemade noodles, shiitake & shimeji mushrooms, mange tout & bok choy.
Chilli Tofu Loved
Konbu & shiitake broth with spicy sesame base, our classic homemade noodles, plant-based soy mince, crispy-fried Eat the Bits chilli tofu, kikurage, bok choy & pickled radish.
Vegan Ramen
Japanese Mushroom Miso
Konbu & shiitake broth with miso base, homemade noodles, shiitake & shimeji mushrooms, mange tout & bok choy.
Chilli Tofu Loved
Konbu & shiitake broth with spicy sesame base, our classic homemade noodles, plant-based soy mince, crispy-fried Eat the Bits chilli tofu, kikurage, bok choy & pickled radish.
Hiyashi Noodle Salad (No Broth)
Chicken Teriyaki
Marinated pulled chicken in a teriyaki dressing, tomato, cucumber, mizuna & 1/2 egg.
Chilli Tofu
Spicy sesame plant-based soya mince, crispy-fried Eat the Bits chilli tofu, spring onions, radish & tobanjan dip.
Japanese Mushroom
Shiitake, enoki & shimeji mushrooms, tomato, cucumber & mizuna.
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