We'll be honest with you, we hadn't even realised that La Bodega Negra had shut down. But it definitely has because there's a new restaurant just about to take over its cavernous site on Old Compton Street.
Maki & Ramen is a mid-tier restaurant group that was first launched in Scotland by Hong Kong-born chef Teddy Lee, and the name is pretty self-explanatory. Sushi and ramen are at the heart of the menu, and they say they're trying to hit that middle point "between high-end dining and grab-and-go".
It serves up an absolutely massive menu with no fewer than 17 ramen options, including a large vegan range. There's an extensive fried section - think chicken karaage, tempura squid and takoyaki - along with all manner of sushi rolls, grilled maki and sushi sets.
The handy thing about their Soho restaurant is the 1 am license, which means this branch will also have a late-night bar serving up everything from Japanese beers to tea-based cocktails and mocktails.
More about Maki & Ramen
Where is it? 9 Old Compton Street, London W1D 5JF
When does it open? 6 March 2026
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @makiramen
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