Shogun Ramen & Bar

Diners in Chorlton-cum-Hardy can sample authentic ramen and Japanese cuisine at Shogun Ramen & Bar. This local restaurant gives diners a true taste of Japan at a budget-friendly price – it claims to serve the cheapest ramen in town. It's not just affordable bowls you can get here either; the restaurant offers a food challenge where you can take on a mammoth bowl of ramen in just ten minutes. Finish it in time and it's free.

The restaurant is simple with Japanese lanterns and pavement seating too. Whilst the setting is straightforward, the food will get you excited. The ramen bowls here are loaded with ingredients and look colourful and well-presented. The creamy tonkotsu broth here is simmered for 12 hours for an authentic flavour, but a halal-friendly chicken broth and a vegan shiitake mushroom alternative are also available. A variety of bowls are offered from the original tonkotsu to curry ramen, vegan ramen, and a bowl designed for kids.

Whilst most customers come for the noodles, that's not the only thing on the menu at Shogun Ramen & Bar. A selection of small plates like edamame and gyoza are available to complement your noodles, plus there are rice dishes like katsu curry, and sushi, including veggie rolls. Whatever you decide to eat, the venue's drinks range is an ideal complement. The options include Asian beers, Japanese whisky, sake, and wines from around the world. This place is a hot tip for diners who want a real Japanese food experience without leaving Manchester.