Went there for their famous ramen, I got the leopard and I can't say I was disappointed ! Some of the best ramen I've had since my last trip to Japan. The broth was delicious, and the noodles nicely cooked. The staff was friendly, the place clean and overall we had a great time. Only thing was that our seats were somewhat uncomfortable to sit in but the food made up for it easily. Price wise, if you've got the chance it's better to go during the week as their ramen are about half cheaper than during the weekend. (12£50 for the cheapest ramen bowl). Would definitely go back to try out their deserts this time around.

Excellent ramen. Comfortable setting. Friendly service. I came for the lunch special from 12-2:30 which is also available for happy hour from 5-6 on weekdays. £7 for a bowl of ramen + toppings sold separately. This worked out to be how much their normal ramen is but the best thing was customizing it for your preference. I didn't realize mine already came with half an egg when I ordered so I got a whole tea flavored egg which was delicious. The chili soaked bamboo shoots were very spicy but a nice addition to my non-spicy broth. I had the garlic tonkatsu broth which was full of umami and delightful garlic chips. Thin noodles cooked perfectly along with huge cuts of pork belly. Rich and flavorful. I had a peek at the cocktail menu which was very tempting. Loads of original cocktails with twists on original faves. The couple next to me each got their chicken karaage lunch special and the serves were huge, along with a big bowl of rice each and pickled vegetables. The ambiance was very lively and cozy at the same time. Nothing fancy but well cared for booths upstairs and tables downstairs along with the bar. I enjoyed the quick, friendly service. Although I don't live or work near here, it's definitely worth the time to commute and pay full price for an amazing bowl of ramen.

I've edited my review of Nanban because I feel they are worthy of 4 stars moreso than the 3 I originally gave them. I've been three times now, and I have a bit of a weird like for Nanban, in that I usually prefer more traditional Japanese style ramen, but I have still enjoyed the fusion style food offered at Nanban. I've tried the Kumamoto Pork ramen as well as the Miyazaki Chicken ramen. I liked the Kumamoto Pork more. I've also found that the Jamaican hot sauce offered on the tables actually complements the ramen very nicely with a sour and spicy kick! It is quite spicy though, so be careful to test it before adding too much into your soup. In terms of appetizers, I've tried the Salmon Kake-ae, the Beef Tataki, and the Electric Eel. The Salmon Kake-ae was fantastic, with a very nice citrus-y flavour. The Beef Tataki is quite good as well. The Electric Eel was probably my least favourite as it was the least flavourful and a little bland. Nanban is definitely non-traditional style ramen, but the fusion Japanese/Carribean style works well in my opinion. Service has been good the times that I have gone. All in all, I'll probably continue to visit Nanban when I feel like eating in the Brixton area.

Ive been a Tim Anderson fan since his first day on Masterchef and can't even believe it took me this long to try Nanban. We went for pre-concert dinner and they have a pretty good happy hour our meal came down to 57£ with food and booze so for London this is a bargain! To the food: Fried chicken feet: Chicken feet are not meant to be fried, it just crispy skin really but it was well complimented by the japanese mayo. I however still think they are better steamed but good effort. The fries: strangely they were quite addictive, not sure if what was on it but it really give it a nice kick (I think it was some sort of chicken powder). Nice but would be better if serve with something along the lines of a Japanese mayo and not the regular bottles mayo and ketchup. To the mains: My friend had the kumamoto pork ramen and she really enjoyed it (I didnt try ) I had the dipping ramen called Leopard and it was just delicious. I didnt expect I would like the large noodles but they were cooked perfectly and the chili-sesame pork broth was simply perfect!!! Also the tea pickled egg is soooo delicious, one of the best I ve had with ramen. The happy hour is a good deal if you like to have a few drinks without having to break the piggy bank! I would definitely comeback!!!!

Really great and interesting Japanese pub/street-food in Brixton. I came here to try Nanban's ramen as I'm always on the look out for new ramen in London.. And I am so glad I made the trip here because the food was really good! I chose the Kumamoto Pork Nanban - thin noodles in nose-to-tail pork broth with garlic chips, burnt garlic oil, pork Belly, tea pickled egg and pickled mustard greens. I'm so happy with it! Everything about this ramen satisfied me, especially the flavour of the broth and the pork meat... It was really, really delicious. I also had some sides of Yaki-Imo and Pomelo Chilli Crunch. And finally a dessert of Nanbanana - banana in miso black sugar butterscotch sauce with vanilla ice cream, kinako, walnuts, and crispy fried noodles. All of the food was really interesting, different, and... Delicious! The atmosphere of this restaurant is also really cool, look out for the Tanuki at the restaurant, so nice to see this in London. The service was also incredibly polite, there are even Japanese Cookbooks to read through if you go dine alone. You have HAVE to go here!

Spontaneously dropped in this little izakaya (bar) style restaurant, downstairs that is, upstairs is more table seating and reservation needed. The different dishes looked very good, they are close to the market so expect fresh ingredients and changing menu. We really wanted to go for ramen but I am eager to try some of the other stuff like the lotus root chips, a curry or salad or even the Japanese burger, Sasebo. We had two types of ramen, a Miyazaki chicken broth classic and one with a DIY (Dip In Yourself) ramen in creamy sesame oil, garlic chips and burnt garlic oil sauce. Both were really really very good! They have one Japanese beer on draught, Kirin. I ordered an extra portion of noodles for 2£ because the sauce was too good. Nice atmosphere, good value for money, attentive staff, would definitely come back to try other dishes from their menu. Upstairs there are tables in some kind of carts, reservation is needed, which look like a fun way of seating for a small group of around 4 to 6.

Nan, ban, thank you ma'am. Went into Nanban worrying that their vegetarian options were going to mug me off, like vegetarian options usually do. I was wrong though. Staff were friendly and the food came quickly. I also think the price was very decent considering the portion size and the quality of the food. I'll just do a quick run-through of the food I had: - Small plates: - Grapefruit Shichimi Salad - Grapefruity. Spicy. Decent. Yaki-Imo - Posh baked potato. Decent. Karashi Renkon Chips - Crisps out the packet. But decent. Large plate: - Mojiko Yaki-Curry - Delicious mess of rice, egg, Japanese curry sauce, melted cheese, and vegetables. Top notch. Only downside to the whole thing was - where's the soft-serve ice cream which they said they had on the online menu! Sort it out!

David Bowie is dead. DEAD. I need to go to Brixton. Now. I need music. I need comfort. I need a stiff drink. Now. So it was, on the worst of terrible days, that I found myself in Brixton and in need of nourishment - of more than one kind. I had already fought my way to front to see the mural and take in the messages and photos of love and sadness. I had visited the Ritzy's lovely sign "David Bowie, Our Brixton boy, RIP". It was cold and I was in a somber mood looking for comfort food. I recalled that Nanban was in Brixton, and that Nanban (or more specifically Master Chef Tim Anderson) had borne the most incredible and unique burgers I had ever tasted at the 2015 National Burger Day. I beelined for the restaurant, around the corner from Ritzy on Coldharbour Lane. I was welcomed by a friendly hostess and Bowie tunes (of course, of course!). I was invited to pick my own seat in the nearly empty upstairs area, and choose a stool by the big window overlooking the street below. The service was terrific. Helpful, attentive, quick and sweet (a very japanese take on hospitality and service in general). I love ramen but none of the five or so on the menu caught my fancy. I was here for that burger anyway: the Saesebo (£12 including fries). It had burnt garlic mayo, charred mince beef, lettuce, tomato, american cheese and a wonderful spicy sauce. A gin-fueled cocktail arrived (the Pink Lady, it was only ok), the Bowie tunes kept coming (thank god), other diners filled the empty seats (mostly couples and small groups), eventually my burger arrived. It was as delicious as I remembered. It was also super messy. The server thoughtfully brought more napkins, refilled our waters, asked if we were ok. On an existential level? Shattered. On a dining level? Just fine. We asked for the bill and she quickly returned so we could pay and be on our way in this crazy, Bowie-less world we now live in. Nanban was so, so good for me. It offered what I wanted and what I needed. I could go on, for a little while longer at least.

Finally. I've been waiting patiently for Masterchef winner Tim Anderson to open his restaurant. After many rumours, he has finally brought his Japanese fare to Brixton Described as a ramen and izakaya place, the menu is divided into 7 ramen, a burger, a rice dish and 9 small plates. There are noticeable elements of Caribbean cooking in some of the dishes I chose the kumamoto ramen, which most resembled my favourite tonkotsu. For me, ramen is about the broth. Here, there is the satisfying richness that comes from long, patient simmering of pork bones but it had an odd thick consistency, almost like a roux had been mixed in to thicken the mixture. A shame as the rest of the bowl was exemplary I had some goat curry tsukumen (dipping) curry. Nice hot curry. Not suitable for tsukumen A grapefruit shichimi salad was refreshing but the portion was small So want to love this place but can't help feeling that Japanese food, especially ramen has moved on in London