If you’ve ever strolled through the backstreets of Tokyo, you’ll be familiar with the captivating, soul-warming scent that billows from its bustling ramen bars – you should prepare your airways for that exact aroma at Goukai. Here, it’s all about delivering a truly authentic Japanese ramen experience, offering a straight-forward menu of seven ramen varieties in a casual setting that allows diners to either ‘slurp and go’ or hang around for a sake-filled affair. A traditional tonkotsu-style broth of both pork and chicken is used as the base for Goukai’s signature flavours, while a prawn-broth ramen and a colourful vegetarian option round out the ramen list. There’s also plates of chicken karaage, rice bowls, and pork and vegetable gyoza, while behind the bar there’s Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo beers, along with sake, umeshu and a selection of Japanese whiskies.