Maneki Ramen Birmingham

by Maneki Ramen in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Total raised £36,892

£95,000 target 17 days left
38% 258 supporters
This project will only be funded if at least £95,000 is pledged by 23rd December 2024 at 9:00pm

We're bringing award-winning Maneki Ramen to Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Pick your rewards - now's the time to get involved!

by Maneki Ramen in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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Since our humble beginnings in 2021, Maneki Ramen has gone on an extraordinary journey. Under the creative hand of Chef Pete Dovaston—who’s honed his skills in Michelin-starred kitchens from Tokyo to New York—Maneki has become a celebrated gem in Worcester. 

We’ve been recognised as Best Japanese Restaurant of the Year 2023, built a loyal social media following of over 85,000, and earned the respect of culinary leaders worldwide. 

Now, we’re ready to bring the award-winning Maneki Ramen experience to Birmingham—but we can’t do it alone. Your support is crucial to helping us cross the finish line and make this vision a reality. Together, we can bring something truly special to Birmingham—let’s make it happen!

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Pete’s culinary story is a testament to passion, resilience, and artistry. His journey began unexpectedly, covering a kitchen shift at a pub, which ignited a love for cooking that set him on a path to learn from the best. From immersing himself in the traditions of Japanese cuisine in Tokyo to refining his skills in Michelin-starred restaurants across New York and China, Pete’s journey has always been about pushing boundaries. 

His experiences inspired Maneki Ramen, where Michelin techniques meet the soul of Japanese street food in a relaxed, modern setting. With ART Hospitality’s Chefpreneur initiative, Pete has turned his vision into a reality, leading Maneki Ramen to its celebrated place in Worcester and beyond.

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This campaign isn’t just about opening a restaurant—it’s about sharing Maneki’s exceptional experience with a new city. We’ve already secured part of the £350,000 needed to make our Birmingham location a reality, and we’re asking for your help to reach the final £95,000. 

Your pledges will directly support bringing this vision to life, helping us create a unique open-kitchen ramen bar complete with chef’s tables, custom lighting, and a bar that channels Tokyo’s backstreets right in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. With each pledge, you’re helping create a space where the artistry of Japanese dining meets the vibrancy of Birmingham’s culinary scene.

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At Maneki Ramen, every dish is crafted with quality, innovation, and respect for Japanese culinary traditions:

  • Food Quality: Known for high standards, Maneki uses fresh, high-quality ingredients, with most items made in-house. This dedication ensures the authenticity and deep flavour that make each bowl memorable. Signature dishes like our Kimchi Chicken Ramen earned us Japanese Restaurant of the Year 2023 and have won over the most discerning palates.


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  • Culinary Methods: Our cooking methods are a fusion of tradition and innovation. With a focus on handcrafted excellence, we make everything from sauces, fermentations, broths, and desserts from scratch. Pete’s Michelin-starred background informs every step, from ingredient selection to plating, pushing the boundaries of Japanese street food with the highest precision and respect.


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  • Style & Atmosphere: Maneki offers a stylish, laid-back environment, perfect for those seeking incredible food without the formality of fine dining. Our creative fusion of traditional Japanese flavours with modern techniques creates a distinctive dining experience, while our monthly tasting menus give guests a chance to explore Pete’s most refined and experimental creations.


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Your support goes directly into building a restaurant that’ll bring our Japanese-inspired dishes and inventive drinks to Birmingham:

  • Kitchen Equipment: High-quality, authentic tools to give you the best in Japanese cuisine.
  • Sustainable Interiors: A design crafted with eco-friendly materials, creating an atmosphere that’s as bold as our flavours.
  • Exclusive Community Events: Your pledges will also support a series of exclusive events and behind-the-scenes experiences for our backers.

Every pound you contribute builds more than a restaurant—it creates a shared experience you can feel proud of.

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We’ve secured a prime location on Ludgate Hill, right in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. This Victorian red-brick venue will seat 70 guests upstairs, 45 downstairs, and 30 outdoors along the canal. With an open kitchen and a chef’s table that puts you at the heart of the action, this space will bring the theatre of Japanese dining to life in a whole new way. And with a menu featuring Worcester favourites alongside exclusive Birmingham dishes, we’re creating a place for ramen lovers to truly call their own.


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  • Stretch Goal 1: £185,000 – We’ll add a Horigatsu-style outdoor seating area on Ludgate Hill Road, bringing a touch of Tokyo’s intimate food scene to Birmingham, and extend our downstairs space as a private dining area or expansion of the main restaurant.


  • Stretch Goal 2: £225,000 – With this milestone, we’ll bring noodle production in-house with a £40,000 noodle machine, giving our guests the freshest ramen experience possible.

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This is a one-time opportunity to be part of something unique. We’re inviting pledges from £30, with the chance to redeem your credit as a voucher for online orders or at either of our restaurants starting 1st April 2025. Your credit will be valid for 18 months, and our additional rewards range from exclusive merchandise to private events, tailored for our loyal supporters and friends.

Together, let’s bring the award-winning Maneki Ramen experience to Birmingham. Every pledge brings us closer to the big opening—and we can’t wait to welcome you.

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"I love your work, Pete, and your connection to your produce at Maneki Ramen.”

— George Calombaris, Master Chef Australia 

"Pete’s passion for Japanese cuisine shines through with a unique twist that feels both authentic and fresh. Maneki is everything I admire in the UK’s ramen scene—pure dedication to quality and craft."
— James Chant, Owner of Matsudai Ramen

"Maneki Ramen is a masterclass in flavour and precision. Pete’s dedication to his craft shows in every dish—bold, authentic, and downright delicious. Maneki brings something truly special to the table."
— Jamie May, Executive Chef at Butchers Tap & Grill, Marlow

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  • If you're choosing a t-shirt, the size you choose cannot be changed.
  • Credit balance will expire 18 months from the date that it's delivered.
  • Credit rewards will be emailed as a voucher by 24/12/2024 in time for Christmas day, all other rewards will be delivered at varying times depending on the reward. 
  • Launch event date is dependent on timescales being met in the building phase. While we will communicate details as soon as possible, it could be short notice.
  • If you want to purchase a reward as a gift for someone else, please use their name and contact details to avoid any confusion.
  • Once the credit is live, there won't be any restrictions on when you can use it during opening hours.
  • Credit won't apply to gift vouchers or other promotional activities.

 

Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£15 or more

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Herberts Yard ramen + side + free voucher

Come and support us at Herberts Yard by paying with a pledge. Pledge to buy a delicious bowl of ramen & side tonight, and as a thank you you'll receive an emailed voucher for an additional free bowl of ramen at our new Ludgate Hill site when it opens.

£7 or more

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Herbert's Yard Pop Up Side

Come and support us at Herbert's Yard by paying with a pledge. Pledge to buy a side tonight.

£20 or more

Name on the Wall + Recipe Pack

For our friends worldwide who want to be part of the new Maneki Ramen & love the content, but can't make it over! This reward includes your name proudly displayed in the new space and an exclusive recipe pack with Pete’s step-by-step guides to five of our most popular dishes, straight from the upcoming cookbook.

£30 or more

25 of 50 claimed

Maneki Ramen T-Shirt by High Dive Apparel

Get your hands on a limited edition branded Maneki Ramen T-shirt in collaboration with High Dive Apparel, delivered worldwide!

£30 or more

Maneki At Home

Experience Maneki Ramen in the comfort of your own home. We will provide you with all you need to enjoy a Maneki Ramens experience. The package will include a carefully crafted broth of your choice, meat or vegan alternative, Komugi Tokyo noodles, and all the garnishes you would get in the restaurant. Included is a how to video from me Pete Dovaston chef & founder of Maneki Ramen. Ships Nationwide

£35 or more

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Maneki Ramen Cook Book

Signed First Edition: Maneki Recipe Book. Get your hands on the very first signed copies of our highly anticipated cookbook. This is a limited opportunity to own a piece of Maneki history, featuring exclusive recipes and behind-the-scenes insights from our journey. Ships Spring 2026

£40 or more

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Matsudai x Maneki Ramen Night

Join us for an exciting evening as Maneki Ramen collaborates with Cardiff's renowned Matsudai for a unique dining experience! Enjoy a specially crafted menu featuring distinctive bowls of ramen and delicious sides from both restaurants. 27th/28th June 2025 Location TBC

£50 or more

Maneki Ramen Chef’s Apron

A premium, branded apron created in collaboration with High Dive Apparel. Delivered worldwide, tailored to your size.

£50 or more

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Slurping The Goods

150% of your pledge as credit to use at either Maneki Ramen Birmingham or Worcester!

£75 or more

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VIP Opening Night Tickets x 2

Be among the first to experience Maneki Ramen Birmingham! Enjoy an exclusive evening of food and drinks for two, ahead of our official launch.

£100 or more

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2nd Release! £100 for £150 in Dining Credit!

CYBER MONDAY GOOD FORTUNE £150 Voucher (150% back) to use at either Maneki Ramen Birmingham or Worcester or any Tasting menu events! You can use this reward as soon as Boxing day in Worcester & April 2025 in Birmingham!

£125 or more

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Butchers Tap x Maneki Supper Club

Join Jamie May (Executive Chef at Butchers Tap & Grill, formerly Head Chef at 2* The Hand & Flowers) and Pete for an unforgettable dining experience, perfectly paired with exceptional wines.

£150 or more

10 of 30 claimed

The School of Maneki

Discover the secrets of Japanese cooking in an exclusive masterclass with Pete, exploring essential techniques and flavours. The experience concludes with a delicious lunch—and you’ll also take home a premium Maneki chef’s apron!

£250 or more

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Lucky Cat

150% of your pledge as credit to use at either Maneki Ramen Birmingham or Worcester! Plus your name on our Founders Wall and early access to our booking platform.

£250 or more

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Guy Richie's Wild Kitchen

Join world-renowned chefs; Shannon Bennett, (GQ Chef of the Year, MC Aus, three-hatted Vue de Monde) & George Calombaris (Top 40 Chefs to Influence the world & MC Aus) as they cook with Pete Dovaston to celebrate their Culinary Wonderland collaboration. Enjoy an unforgettable evening at Guy Ritchie’s Wild Kitchen, where the chefs will cook over an open fire and serve a one-of-a-kind meal at his stunning Wild Kitchen. Date: 25th April 2025

£500 or more

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Branded Up

150% of your pledge as credit to use at either Maneki Ramen Birmingham or Worcester! Plus your name on our Founders Wall and early access to our booking platform. Plus you’ll receive our exclusive t-shirt in collaboration with High Dive Apparel.

£1,000 or more

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VIP Launch Party + You Get £1500!

£1500 as credit to use at either Maneki Ramen Birmingham or Worcester! Plus your name on our Founders Wall and early access to our booking platform. Additionally, you will receive an exclusive invite to our VIP opening party for you and a friend. Can use from Boxing day 2024

£1,500 or more

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Chef Pete Cook's At Your Home

Private Dinner Party for up to 10 guests in your own home with Maneki’s signature street food dishes, complete with a dessert and wine. Bookings are available throughout 2025.

£2,000 or more

1 of 25 claimed

Ramen Royalty - Tasting Menu + £3000

£3000 (150% back) as a credit to use at either Maneki Ramen Birmingham or Worcester! Plus your name on our Founders Wall and early access to our booking platform. Additionally, you will receive an exclusive invite to our VIP opening party for you and a friend. To top it off, you’ll experience a chef's table dinner with Pete for you and 5 friends. Can start to use on Boxing day 2024 in Worcester!

£5,000 or more

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The Ultimate Maneki

Host the Ultimate Private Party, cooked by Pete personally: A fully-catered Japanese signature dish experience paired with our rice beer & natural wine, for up to 100 guests—your own exclusive Maneki Ramen celebration! It can be tailored to your event and can be used for Christmas 2025. Think birthday celebrations, business networking, product launch, wedding receptions or Christmas parties

£100 or more

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Good Fortune

Cost £100 BLACK FRIDAY GOOD FORTUNE £150 Voucher (150% back) to use at either Maneki Ramen Birmingham or Worcester or any Tasting menu events! Plus your name on our Founders Wall. You can use this reward as soon as Boxing day in Worcester & April 2025 in Birmingham!

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