Address: 12 Preston St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2HN, United Kingdom
Phone: +441273241226
Rating: 4.7
based on 144 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"A good ramen is judged by its broth and let me tell you this one is to die for both the shoyu and the miso based broths were delicious!"
"The flavour is so particular and the spiced egg they add is delicious!"
"Their broth is incomparable to others. You will definitely taste it’s authenticity."
"The Tokyo Tonkotsu broth was super thick and rich of flavour."
"The tonkotsu broth was so rich and full of flavour."
"The Gyoza (dumpling) is of superb quality with crispy skin while meaty inner."
"Tasting the takoyaki balls brought me back to my memories of visiting Japan."
Cons:
"The fried chicken was just that - nice and crispy but a bit bland."
"Don't like the powdery cheese in the miso."
"The broth was full of flavour, the noodles though were basic and not tasty, seeming like the cheap 20p packets of dried ones you can easily buy."
"The chicken ramen. It was a bit like boiled chicken with stock. Sprouts were not real Japanese style."
"The food is cheap because they use instant noodle."
"I ordered the veggie tantan because I loved it when I ate it in Tokyo and was looking forward to being able to eat it again, however I was disappointed with the lack of authenticity shown, it tasted like pasta, the broth was more of a sauce and it left a bad feeling in my stomach for the rest of the day."
"I've had authentic ramens before since I've been to Japan and have had ramens in Asia. The ones I had in here are not authentic at all."
Service
Pros:
"Once in, the service is exceptional and the food cannot be faulted."
"The staff are super helpful, super attentive without being overbearing in any way. Super friendly!!!"
"The service was very friendly and quick, especially considering that every table was full!"
"Very efficient and courteous service."
"Service was efficient and prices were reasonable - so do go here over any of the large chain restaurants, by comparison you won't be disappointed."
"The service staff are impeccable. Not only are they polite and friendly, but they are ready and knowledgeable about the menu items."
"The staff are very polite and efficient in their work."
Cons:
"But as they’ve gotten more successful, what used to be a pleasant experience is now marred by arrogance and rudeness."
"The worst service I have ever seen! The waitress brought the wrong dishes that we ordered and made us look like idiots."
"Good service in general but one of the waitresses was rude."
"Only downside was the service could be a bit quicker, as we saw many people who ordered after us being served first."
"The male waiters were pleasant but there was one Japanese lady who served me that was quite dismissive and not so friendly."
"Absolutely dead and boring waiters don't know how to say hello and goodbye."
"Without even apologizing, they took the full cost and service charge."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"Atmosphere is amazing too as it’s almost always packed out, even on a tuesday!"
"The atmosphere is welcoming and warm, the staff are very polite and lovely."
"Interior – Japanese 'traditional street style', neither a budget nor a posh place, but somewhere in between. Very cosy and enough space to consume freely even though place is quite tight and customers queing outside (which is a good sign though)."
"The minimalist decor makes the place seem friendly and relaxed."
"The atmosphere is casual and the food is made with care and very authentic."
"The vibe is amazing. Great music, really friendly staff and a cosy setting."
"Warm and welcoming staff and atmosphere."
Cons:
"Had to wait around 40 minutes for a table which concerned us as they say they close at 830pm - which seems extremely early for a restaurant on Preston Street."
"The only thing that is annoying is that there is limited seating and because it’s so popular now - it can be a bit of a pain to get a table. Especially if you have a large group."
"You must stand in front of the restaurant (and stare at their empty tables with an empty, growling stomach)."
"Word of warning: its a SMALL PLACE, so don't expect to bring a large group with you (3 at most)."
"The only downside was that, it was very busy. Therefore we were kind of rushed out when we were close to finishing our meals."
"The restaurant is a bit shabby but everything else is great and never disappoints."
"Despite the outside being a little ran down - the inside is clean with a good atmosphere."
Value
Pros:
"Service was efficient and prices were reasonable - so do go here over any of the large chain restaurants, by comparison you won't be disappointed."
"The prices are very reasonable, ramen were amazing, and staff was friendly!"
"Really well priced, so indulge in a selection of appetisers."
"The price of food is incredible vs the quality, freshness and portion sizes!"
"At £8.50 for a medium bowl, it’s really difficult to find fault with anything Goemon Ramen is offering."
"The price value is incredible, compared to Pompoko which was as expensive the quality of the food is 10 times better."
"The prices are very good as well."
Cons:
"I don’t give the max score only because I found the prices a little too high for the amount of food, but it is Brighton so everything is always so expensive."
"Portions are a bit on the small side so next time I would certainly order a large portion instead of medium."
"Meal was around £120 for 4 people but we ordered lots of appetizers. No one felt ripped off."
"Note, the portions are little small compared to mainstream competitors like Wagamamas, but its still definitely worth supporting."
"The food is cheap because they use instant noodle."
"Food is good, my cocktail only tasted of soda though, I wouldn’t recommend, get sake instead."
"However, the taste was fine for me. Wouldn’t probably go back but tasted pretty decent."