Kanada-Ya Angel is a specialist ramen restaurant at 35 Upper Street in Angel. The brand began in Yukuhashi in southern Japan and has built its London reputation around authentic tonkotsu ramen, served in a focused setting where the broth, noodles and toppings receive equal attention.
The signature broth is developed from pork bones over many hours, creating the creamy texture and deep savoury flavour associated with the style. Slices of pork, wood ear mushrooms, spring onion and nori complete the classic bowl, with each topping contributing a different texture without overwhelming the soup.
Diners can choose the firmness of their noodles, allowing every bowl to be adjusted from softer strands to the firmer texture favoured by many ramen enthusiasts. Spicy and more aromatic variations broaden the selection, while meat free options make the restaurant accessible to guests looking beyond traditional pork broth.
Japanese small plates such as gyoza and karaage can be ordered alongside the ramen, with rice dishes and drinks providing further choices for a fuller meal. The concise menu and central Upper Street location make Kanada-Ya Angel well suited to a quick lunch, an informal dinner or a dedicated visit for a carefully prepared bowl.
Address: 35 Upper Street, Angel, London N1 0PN, United Kingdom
Kanada-ya – Upper Street Angel Menu
Ramen
Tonkotsu and specialty ramen dishes
Tonkotsu X
pork and corn fed chicken bone broth, chashu pork belly, spring onion, wood ear fungus, yuzu shoyu – exclusive to London
Tonkotsu (Original) Ramen
pork bone broth with traditional tonkotsu preparation
Gekikara
pork and corn fed chicken bone broth, beansprouts, chashu pork belly, spicy ‘tan-tan’ meat, spring onion, wood ear fungus, yuzu shoyu
Spicy Yuzu Ramen
Spicy yuzu paste, pork and corn fed chicken bone broth, chashu pork collar, wood ear fungus, spring onion and yuzu-shoyu. Spicy Level I.
Chashu-men Ramen
Pork bone broth, chashu pork loin, wood ear fungus, spring onion
Kinoko & Chashu Tofu
pork broth, chashu pork loin, spring onion, wood ear fungus
Chashu Chicken Ramen
Corn-fed Chicken bone broth, Chashu chicken thigh fillet, leek, spring onion, wood ear fungus
Chicken Paitan Ramen
Corn fed chicken bone broth, chashu pork collar, leek, spring onion, Tokyo Wavy noodles and wood ear fungus
Truffle Ramen
Pork and corn fed chicken bone broth, chashu pork collar, spring onion, porcini truffle paste, white truffle oil and yuzu-shoyu
Kinoko Truffle Ramen
japanese mushroom and porcini-soymilk broth, porcini truffle paste, spring onion, edamame, beansprouts, chives
Cha-Mori Ramen
pork and corn fed chicken bone broth
Abura Soba Chashu Pork Belly
Seared Chashu Pork Belly served with thick Gokubuto Noodles tossed in sesame oil, bamboo shoots (menma), chives, garlic paste, ginger, onsen egg, shredded seaweed and spring onion
Abura Soba Tofu
Seared Chashu Tofu served with thick Gokubuto Noodles tossed in sesame oil, bamboo shoots (menma), chives, garlic paste, ginger, onsen egg, shredded seaweed and spring onion
Noodle Night In
Bundle offering
The Ramen Fix
Bundle offering
Small Plates & Sides
Appetizers and side dishes
Chicken Karaage Yuzu
Tender fried chicken served with yuzu kosho mayonnaise and lime
Chicken karaage
Fried chicken
Kinoko Karaage Wasabi
Crunchy deep-fried marinated oyster mushroom ‘karaage’, served wasabi mayonnaise and lime
Kinoko Karaage Yuzu
Crunchy deep-fried marinated oyster mushroom ‘karaage’, served yuzu kosho mayonnaise and lime
Kinoko Karaage Spicy Yuzu
Crunchy deep-fried marinated oyster mushroom ‘karaage’, topped with ichimi seven spice powder and served spicy yuzu mayonnaise and lime
Prawn (Ebi) Katsu
Traditional Katsu coated prawns drizzled with tonkatsu sauce and served with yuzu mayonnaise and lime
Yaki gyoza
Pan-fried dumplings
Aburi chashu
Seared chashu pork
Chashu don
Chashu pork over rice
Agedashi Tofu
Deep fried tofu in a hot tentsuyu broth and shoyu, fried ginger, finely grated daikon and chilli
Sea Salt Edamame
Sea Salt Edamame
Truffle Edamame
White truffle oil and Maldon sea salt
Kinoko karaage
Fried mushroom
Onigiri
Japanese rice balls
1 x Original Onigiri
simply salted
1 x Ume Onigiri
Japanese sour plum marinated in Ume-shu (plum wine)
1 x Sake Onigiri
Salted flaked salmon
1 x Tsuna Onigiri
tuna, japanese mayo, soy sauce
1 x Chashu Onigiri
slow cooked pulled chashu pork belly and loin
2 x Ume Onigiri
Japanese sour plum marinated in Ume-shu (plum wine)
2 x Sake Onigiri
Salted flaked salmon
2 x Chashu Onigiri
Chashu meat
Salads & Other Dishes
Additional main and side dishes
Soba Noodle Salad
Chilled buckwheat noodles, edamame, spring onion, sesame yuzu dressing, black and white sesame seeds
Pumpkin Korokke Curry
Japanese pumpkin croquette breaded with a spiced Katsu curry sauce, shredded white cabbage, fukujinzuke pickle, Tonkatsu sauce and rice
Extras & Add-ons
Additional toppings and sides
Extra Chashu Pork loin
Additional chashu pork loin
Extra Shirataki (GF Noodle)
Gluten-free noodle option
Moyashi
Steamed beansprouts
Extra Spring Onion
Additional spring onion
Extra Kikurage
Wood ear fungus
Extra Tonkotsu Noodles
Additional tonkotsu noodles
Extra Gekikara mince portion
Additional spicy tan-tan meat
Extra White Truffle Oil
Additional white truffle oil
Extra Porcini Truffle Paste
Additional porcini truffle paste
Karamiso
Spicy miso paste