IKIGAI Ramen South Bridge is a Japanese noodle restaurant at 29–30 South Bridge in central Edinburgh. Its focused approach begins with noodles made from scratch each day and broths cooked for more than eight hours to develop body and depth.
Ramen bowls combine the house noodles and broth with carefully chosen meat, egg, vegetables and aromatic toppings. Different broths offer contrasting richness and spice, allowing diners to choose between deeply savoury classics and more assertive chilli led combinations.
Small plates and sides add texture around the noodles, and meat free options make the experience accessible to vegetarian or vegan diners. The informal format suits a quick solo meal as readily as a relaxed lunch or dinner with friends.
Ramen is best eaten promptly while the noodles retain their intended texture and the broth is hot. Soy, sesame, eggs, gluten and other allergens can appear across both broth and toppings, so guests should review the latest information and speak to staff before ordering.
Address: 29–30 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, Scotland
Ikigai Ramen Menu
Ramen
TONKOTSU
TANTANMEN 🔥🔥
SEAFOOD RAMEN 🔥
BLACK PEPPER BEEF 🔥
CHICKEN TORI PAITAN
TANTAN CHICKEN
BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN
HAKATA TONKOTSU
Rich pork broth with tender roast pork, a soft-boiled egg, and seasonal greens
DUCK CONFIT
Tender duck confit served in a rich pork broth with spicy tahini, a soft-boiled egg, and fresh spring onion
BLACK PEPPER BEEF
Rich pork broth with tender black pepper beef, crisp bean sprouts, a soft-boiled egg, and fresh spring onion
TANTANMEN
Pork broth infused with spicy sesame paste, topped with tender pulled pork, crispy kale, a soft-boiled egg, and fresh spring onion
VEGAN CHICKEN
Plant-based chicken in umami-rich kombu dashi broth, with shiitake mushrooms, crispy kale, and scallions
Vegan
VEGAN TONKOTSU
V
VEGAN TANTAN 🔥
V
VEGAN YASAI
V
VEGAN CHICKEN
V
VEGAN TOFU
V
Burger
HIGHLAND WAGYU
Fries
TRUFFLE SALT & SEAWEED
SPICY SIRACHA
KIMCHI 🔥
Mochi
BY LITTLE MOONS MIX AND MATCH 3PCS
MANGO
CHOCOLATE
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
COCONUT
Sides
WINGS (/BONE) 🔥
SPICY TERIYAKI • SALT & TOGARASHI CHILLI • SPICY SRIRACHA MAYO • HOT YUZU
KARAGE (BONELESS) 🔥
SPICY TERIYAKI • SALT & TOGARASHI CHILLI • SPICY SRIRACHA MAYO • VEGAN CHICKEN BITES
TOFU (VEGAN)
SPICY TERIYAKI • SALT & TOGARASHI CHILLI • SPICY SRIRACHA MAYO • V
Small Bites
CUCUMBER WAKAME SALAD
V
KIMCHI
V
EDAMAME
V
CRISPY NORI
V
PORK GYOZA
YASAI GYOZA
V
SWEET POTATO CROQUETTE
V
TAKOYAKI
Desserts
CHEF’S DESSERT SPECIAL
A creative and delectable dessert crafted daily to delight your taste buds
Nibbles
SUNOMONO SALAD
A refreshing mix of crisp cucumber and tender wakame, lightly dressed in sushi vinegar
EDAMAME BEANS
Steamed edamame, tossed with sea salt and finished with a hint of grilled lemon
Small Plates
2-3 plates per person recommended for a well-rounded experience
LEMON & HERB SUSHI RISOTTO
Creamy sushi rice risotto with sake-steamed mussels, prawns, lemon, crispy shallots, and herb oil
MISO-GLAZED PORK BELLY
Confit pork belly with a rich red miso glaze, caramelized onion, honey glaze, and pickled daikon
‘FISH AND CHIPS’
Crispy tempura fish of the day with mille-feuille potato and Japanese-style tartar sauce
SURF ‘N TURF GYOZA
Pork and prawn dumplings, served with a rich dashi and prawn bisque
SALMON TATAKI
Lightly seared salmon with tangy ponzu, spring onion, and toasted sesame
KARAAGE CHICKEN
Crispy chicken thigh marinated in ginger and garlic, with soy, sesame, and truffle-infused mayo
Cocktails
KEIYOUSHI
ROKU GIN • LIMONCELLO • AGAVE • SODA
KANBINA
ROKU GIN • PAMPLEMOUSSE • GOMME • LIME • CRANBERRY
WABI-SABI
KETEL1 • MIDORI • LEMON • APPLE • EGG WHITE
SHOUGANAI 🔥
CASZCABEL • COINTREAU • LEMON • LIME • AGAVE • TOGARASHI
KATSU RYOKU
ESPRESSO • KETEL1 • KAHLUA
SHRINRIN YOKU
KETEL1 • COINTREAU • LIME • CRANBERRY • APPLE • EGG WHITE
Whisky
SINGLE / DOUBLE
HIBIKI
YAMAZAKI
Tea by Eteaket
UNLIMITED REFILL
GENAMAICHA GREEN
GUNPOWDER GREEN
ORANGE OOLONG SUPREME
Mocktails
KANKITSU KANKI
BON ACCORD LEMONADE • AGAVE • SODA
NATSU NO KAJITSU
CRANBERRY JUICE • GOMME • LIME • SODA • APPLE
TAIYO MARTINI
PASSIONFRUIT PUREE • LIME • ORANGE JUICE • SODA
Beer
ASAHI
KIRIN ICHIBAN
Soft Drinks
SOFT DRINKS
COKE • DIET COKE • COKE ZERO • SPRITE
ALOE VERA
RAMUNE
BON ACCORD SODA
GRAPEFRUIT • LEMONADE • GINGER BEER
COKE
COKE ZERO
Bubbles & Wine
GLASS / DOUBLE