Tonkotsu

The retail rollout of a restaurant chain based on a Japanese ramen noodle concept.

Website

tonkotsu.co.uk

Sector

Retail & Brands

YFM investment

£5m

Investment date(s)

2019

Deal type

Growth Capital

Location

London

"This partnership will allow us to grow our business, enabling us to open a handful more Tonkotsus. Our commitment to the quality of our food, our homemade noodles and the way we treat our people, who are the heart of this business, has been fundamental from day one. We chose YFM as our partner as we felt they shared our ambition to grow the business in the right way to maintain the culture and the brand. "

Ken Yamada, Co-Founder

The Business

Tonkotsu is a UK restaurant group specialising in authentic Japanese ramen and freshly prepared dishes. Its teams make noodles daily and cook broths, gyoza and sides from scratch, combining traditional techniques with a relaxed, contemporary dining experience.

Founded by Emma Reynolds and Ken Yamada, the business has built a distinctive brand around food quality, hospitality and its people. With YFM’s support, Tonkotsu continues to bring its handmade ramen to customers across the UK.

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