Maneki Ramen
Japanese restaurant of the year 2023. A casual fine dining restaurant, inspired by time spent in Tokyo streets. Serving modern interpretations of Japanese noodle bowls and snacks.
Cherry tree walk, Worcester • Ludgate Hill, Birmingham
Set within an arch in Worcester, an intimate dining space of XX covers internally split across arched booths, smaller tables and a traditional XX table. Benefitting also from XX in our covered courtyard. Expanding into Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter in early 2025.
Serving modern interpretations of Japanese dishes, starting with Zensai, through to ramen and Shushoku. For those in a hurry takeaway is available or delivery with our select partners.
Pete Dovaston
Pete Dovaston
Exec chef and owner
At Maneki Ramen, we are proud to serve Tokyo-inspired ramen and modern Japanese plates, crafted by our talented head chef, Pete Dovaston. Since opening four years ago, our team has been dedicated to creating authentic dishes that celebrate bold flavours and local ingredients.
Trained in Oxford under Corin Earland.
Worked at the Michelin-starred Les Enfants Gates in Tokyo with Chef Naoki Matazawa.
Staging in Michelin-starred kitchens in New York, including Eleven Madison Park.
