Shoryu
9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/manchester16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Shoryu near Piccadilly Gardens draws praise for tonkotsu ramen, and some diners compare it favourably with bowls they ate in Japan. Others find it less convincing or prefer New Wave Ramen. One frequent visitor reports dependable meals, while another describes clumped noodles on a return visit. Price and the location also attract reservations.
Address
Shoryu Ramen Manchester, One Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester M1 1RG, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tonkotsu
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/LittleMonkeyFella26 in r/manchester · Nov 2026portion
Enjoyed the food, decor and service but found it not filling enough.
- Recommendsu/Hannibal20 in r/manchester · Nov 2024
Says Shoryu is the most authentic, with certainty.
- Recommendsu/lavayuki in r/manchester · Jan 2026taste
Finds its tonkotsu closest to ramen they have eaten in Japan.
- Caveatu/Professor_Yaffle in r/manchester · Dec 2024taste
Rates Shoryu well behind New Wave Ramen, a negative comparison.
- Recommendsu/unicornhair1991 in r/manchester · Sep 2025taste
Praises its ramen bowls, with tonkotsu singled out as a highlight.
- Mixedu/jclark20 in r/manchester · Nov 2024taste
Visited and found the ramen passable and far from Japan, but the takoyaki matched Osaka.
- Recommendsu/Lovegood10 in r/manchester · Dec 2024
Suggests Shoryu for ramen.
- Recommendsu/bageriabagel in r/manchester · Dec 2025
Agrees with the parent that they rate it.
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- Recommendsu/idlewildgirl in r/manchester · Dec 2024taste
Disagrees with the comparison and says Shoryu feels more authentic.
- Caveatu/Exidose in r/manchester · Nov 2026
Advises skipping Shoryu in favour of New Wave Ramen.
- Mixedu/rainbowkiss666 in r/manchester · Jan 2026consistency
First visit was good, but on the second some noodles seemed clumped and not freshly made.
- Recommendsu/Maximum-Breakfast120 in r/manchester · Nov 2024
Calls it nice, particularly suited to the present weather.
- Mixedu/Atrophyy in r/manchester · Nov 2024taste
Thinks Shoryu may be closest to Japanese ramen but still falls short.
- Mixedu/Questingcloset in r/manchester · Nov 2024
Says Shoryu is good, but the location is a letdown.
- Recommendsu/ResponsibilityOld372 in r/manchester · Jan 2026taste
Agrees Shoryu tastes more like ramen eaten in Japan.
- Recommendsu/DeltaJesus in r/manchester · Jan 2026consistency
Thinks the other visit was bad luck; has been about fifteen times without a similar issue.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.