Restaurants

Ramen Kulture

52 St Giles', Oxford, OX1 3LU, GB

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1003 ratings)

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Ramen Kulture, an independent Japanese restaurant on St Giles' in Oxford, offers a distinctly cosy and urban atmosphere. This small, individualistic eatery captures a unique street-style vibe with soft lighting and the sounds of J-Pop and anime music, aiming to recreate the feel of a Tokyo backstreet. It stands out as a charming spot known for its authentic ambiance and is a walk-in only venue, often attracting a lively, fast-moving queue.

The culinary focus here is on authentic Japanese ramen, featuring richly flavoured broths and handmade noodles. Highlights include the indulgent Tonkotsu ramen, celebrated for its 12-hour slow-cooked broth and tender chashu pork belly, alongside a satisfying Miso Tofu Ramen option for vegetarians and vegans, topped with fried tofu and fresh vegetables. Guests can also enjoy a range of delicious sides such as takoyaki balls, chicken gyoza, and edamame rolls, completing a truly flavoursome dining experience.

This welcoming restaurant is particularly well-suited for noodle enthusiasts and anyone seeking comforting, hearty Japanese fare. It’s an excellent choice for a casual lunch or dinner, especially popular with students due to its generous portions and reasonable prices. Ramen Kulture provides a quick, satisfying meal for those looking for an authentic taste of Japan in a relaxed, bustling setting.

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

Contact

+44 1865 558558

Comments

Anton Alosius Selvaratnam
11 Jul 2026
5.0 ★
It was a pleasant and an enjoyable place with delicious food . The service was incrediblely nice letting us charge my phone and giving us new chopsticks when we dropped ours. The servers were really friendly especially Aruna .
The children loved the food and was very satisfied. I really recommend going there.
Nhat Le
10 Jul 2026
5.0 ★
I had the pan-fried chicken gyoza, great! Then the delicious Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen, it was good but I would take it without the taco meat (best I can describe it) which gave it a strange taste. Very limited interior seating (22 total seats if my memory serves)
Zosia Kleina
26 Apr 2026
5.0 ★
incredible spot! the staff were beyond amazing, and so so helpful :) will definitely come back! wait time was not baffling, only around 10 minutes for a group of four (though we were lucky enough not to find ourselves in a queue)! they have very tasty vegan options too :) the picture below is tonkotsu ramen which my boyfriend got and enjoyed throughly :))
helma devina
23 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Love the ramen here. The portion is generous and the duck is so tasty. The staff is also so kind and he gave us free appetizers since we come from same country 🫶
I B
22 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Amazing ramen !! So worth the price 💛 there is always a queue because the venue he is small but the food comes out so so quickly after you order.
Łukasz Cz.
22 Feb 2026
4.0 ★
Food was good B- ?, but Katsu chicken(small plate) was tiny. I mean chicken breast was small. I would say half the size you can buy in super market. As for the Tan Tan Beef ramem, broth was nice on the creamy side and slightly spicy. Good for people with little tolerance to spice. I don't understand sweet corn? Why? We don't digest it anyway. Narutomaki would be better choice. Both dishies tasted good and i can recommend trying both of them. I have eaten better ramen in my life. Biggest con of todays visit was the AIR con blasting freezing cold air causing some guests to change table or even decided to eat outisde. There was moments when i felt i sit in cold storage rather than restaurant. Something that need to be looket at.
Indiya Griffiths
4 Feb 2026
4.0 ★
Ok I’m on the fence with this one, the food is lovely and so tasty. Where my apprehension comes is with the fact that the restaurant is no bigger than you or I’s bedroom-now imagine your bedroom with 30 people eating in it, relaxing? Not so much. Due to its small size there is quite often a queue to get in, with no shelter this can be quite unpleasant in the usual miserable weather. You also feel slightly rushed due to their high turn over nature and need to seat the growing queue of hungry people outside. But, and I must emphasise this, I cannot give Ramen Kulture lower than 4 stars. Despite its flaws-which I cannot say is their fault-the food is as I said earlier so lovely and tasty and so authentic. So if you think you can deal with the rush and proximity of the restaurant and you’re in need of a bowl of amazing ramen this is place for you.
Stefani W
31 Jan 2026
3.0 ★
We came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon.
The restaurant is small, so there were some people queuing in front of the restaurant. We were standing in the queue for about 15 minutes.

The restaurant was busy, crowded and cramped.
The service was fast and attentive.

We got duck teriyaki ramen and tonkatsu ramen. They were nice, we liked the broth. We also enjoyed the chicken karage.
S Martin
22 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Found this place spontaneously whilst visiting Oxford. There is no booking system so you queue outside but the queue moves quickly. The restaurant itself is very small and cosy but this isn’t a problem when the food is so good. A generous sized portion for a great price and tasted beautifully fresh. Highly recommend.
Ioana Mocanu
6 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
I've lost count how many times I ate at Ramen Kulture. However this is the first time I decided to leave a review because I finally had something other than the spicy tonkotsu ramen. This time we had the teriyaki duck ramen and beef tantamen and they were both absolutely delicious. It's ridiculous how good and comforting their food is. We're regulars at this point! Always coming back.

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