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Ramen Melbourne
Ramen lovers, rejoice! Melbourne is home to some of the best ramen shops in the country. Whether you’re looking for a classic ramen dish or something more exotic, these seven restaurants will have you coming back for more. So what are you waiting for? Dig in!
1. Gomi Boys Ramen
| Key Services | Ramen Melbourne |
| Website | https://www.gomiboysramen.com/ |
| Address | 692 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Melbourne 3056 |
| Phone | 03 9191 0008 |
| orders@gomiboysramen.com | |
| Operating Hours | 5pm-10pm Tuesday to Saturday |
If you’re looking for a traditional Japanese ramen, the cuisine at this Melbourne ramena restaurant will most certainly disappoint. But if you’re willing to try something different and want to taste ramen made with local Australian ingredients, as well as sustainability, then Gomi Boys is the place to go.
2. Shyun Ramen Bar
| Key Services | Ramen Melbourne |
| Website | https://www.shyunramenbar.com.au/ |
| Address | 73 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia |
| Phone | 03 8394 5971 |
| shyunramenbar@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | 12pm-3pm and 5pm-9pm Tuesday to Sunday |
The name Shyun derives from the Japanese term for season, which reflects the restaurant’s dedication to only using the freshest and most nutritious seasonal ingredients. On a daily basis, this tiny hole-in-the-wall in Carnegie draws people in, causing a line to form outside of its place.
3. Mensousai Mugen
| Key Services | Ramen Melbourne |
| Website | http://www.mensousaimugen.com/ |
| Address | 11 Bligh Place Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3000 |
| Phone | +61 3 9620 3647 |
| contact@mensousaimugen.com | |
| Operating Hours | 6pm-10pm Friday and Saturday |
Mensousai Mugen has two levels to cater to various groups’ demands. If you’re in a rush for some tsukeman or ramen in Melbourne, go to the ground level. If you want to stay and enjoy the wonderful tastes for a little longer while trying out their unique Japanese tapas, the basement is your best bet. The dipped ramen is made with thick, chewy handmade noodles and a special house-blended broth.
4. Shujinko
| Key Services | Ramen Melbourne |
| Website | http://shujinko.com.au/ |
| Address | 225 Russell Street Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3000 |
| Phone | +61 3 9654 0989 |
| info@shujinko.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | Open 24 hours |
Shujinko does not disappoint, with a broth that is properly balanced in flavor, thick, fresh noodles, and great service. Shujinko doesn’t leave much to be desired because it provides piping hot bowls of gently-cooked ramen at all hours of the night as the city’s only 24-hour ramen bar.
5. Ippud
| Key Services | Ramen Melbourne |
| Website | http://ippudo.com.au/ |
| Address | 31/37 Artemis Lane, Melbourne, 3000 VIC |
| Phone | (03) 9654 9057 |
| info@ippudo.com.sg | |
| Operating Hours | 11am-10pm Sunday to Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday |
In a line-up, slurp-up, get-out style that is associated with Japanese salarymen’s eating habits, this worldwide ramen chain serves up tonkotsu ramen in the hakata style. It has the usual milkiness and umami from simmering pork bones for many hours, along with the same collagen slickness you get in your mouth from a genuine tonkotsu.
6. Hakata Gensuke
| Key Services | Ramen Melbourne |
| Website | https://gensuke.com.au/ |
| Address | 168 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000 Victoria |
| Phone | 03 9663 6342 |
| city@gensuke.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | 11:30am-10pm daily |
The Hakata Gensuke may have been transplanted from Japan and set down in Melbourne, complete with a tick-sheet ordering system and customizable noodles. Here you may select the way soft or al dente your noodles are, as well as the toppings and level of spiciness for many of the more traditional ramen Melbourne offers.
7. Ramen Ya
| Key Services | Ramen Melbourne |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/ramenyamelbourne/ |
| Address | Lower Ground Emporium 287 Lonsdale Street Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3000 |
| Phone | +61 3 8609 8173 |
| info@ramenya.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | 10am-7pm Saturday to Wednesday, 10am-9pm Thursday and Friday |
Ramen Ya serves charshu tonkotsu ramen, which uses the finest pork belly and simmers it for hours in a secret master broth to deliver an unparalleled taste sensation. If you still have room, try their veg gyoza ramen or kimchi ramen to get your tummy rumbling.
8. Little Ramen Bar
| Key Services | Ramen With Authentic Japanese Flavour, Seafood Ramen, Gyoza, Miso, Corn, Noodles, Soup, Home Delivery, Takeaway Available, Wine and Beer |
| Website | https://littleramenbar.com.au/ |
| Address | 369 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Phone | +61 3 9670 5558 |
| Operating Hours | 11:30AM – 3PM, 5:15PM – 9PM Mondays – Wednesdays, Saturdays | 12PM – 10PM Thursdays – Fridays |
The Little Ramen Bar’s broth and noodles are special. The sous-chef blends the noodles and liquid with skill. Your bowl of ramen will be garnished by the sous-chef. The Chashu tamago is topped with seaweed, bamboo shoots, spring onion, nori, and an egg. They attempt to be liberal with the toppings to prevent food waste. Numerous elements are used in the production of our ramen, but they prevent short-cuts and make it daily from scratch. They enjoy Ramen and will continue to refine our recipe to deliver the best possible product. Their specialty is ramen, Japanese wheat-flour noodles with broth. This is why they offer one of the finest ramen Melbourne has to offer.
Key Differentiators:
- Ramen made daily from scratch
- Sous-chef prepares your bowl with care
- They use quality ingredients and attempt to be liberal with the toppings
Customer Testimonial:
“Great Ramen restaurant serving traditional meals, makes me feel like I am back in Tokyo. So good, not a morsel was left behind.”
Ed McMahon
9. Mr. Ramen San
| Key Services | Original Hakata Style Ramen, Tonkotsu Broth, Ramen Soup, Gyoza, Sake, Hot Pot, Noodles |
| Website | https://mrramensan.com.au/ |
| Address | 12a/200 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Phone | +61 1800 993 132 |
| mrramensan@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | 11:30AM – 3PM, 5PM – 9:30PM Sundays, Tuesdays – Thursdays | 5PM – 10PM Friday – Saturday |
Hakata Ramen is provided by Mr. Ramen-san with authentic Hakata ramen. They attempt to maintain a welcoming environment in Melbourne’s Mid-City Center, the city’s busiest area. Their ramen isn’t like others’. They make noodles every day. The Kyushu Tonkotsu ramen’s broth is murky white. It contains a rich broth created by simmering pig bones and collagen for several hours, giving it a substantial pork flavor and a creamy texture. Their charsu is stewed for hours until tender. Their eggs are nicely cooked with slightly runny yolks. With their charsu, eggs, and daily cooked ramen noodles, they’re perfect. This is why they offer one of the finest ramen Melbourne has to offer.
Key Differentiators:
- They make noodles every day.
- Their broth is made with pig bones and collagen for a rich flavor.
- Charsu is stewed for hours to be tender.
- Eggs are cooked with slightly runny yolks.
Customer Testimonial:
“The nicest ramen and authentic setup outside of Japan. If you arrive early, you can often have Japanese tap beer in a chilled glass. Nice extra touch. Service always friendly.”
Benny Maison
10. Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
| Key Services | Premium Japanese Ramen Cuisine, Spicy Ramen, Chicken Karaage, Pork Ribs, Noodles, Egg, Soup |
| Website | http://www.ikkoryu.com.au/ |
| Address | 27 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Phone | +61 3 9650 3708 |
| info@ikkoryu.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | 12PM – 3PM, 5PM – 9PM Wednesdays – Sundays |
Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is a new brand concept by Yamgoya Ramen, which was founded in 1970 and specializes in chikuho noodles, tonkotsu soup, gyoza (pot stickers), and chashu roasted pork. Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is launching in order to export Japanese ramen culture. There are only two eateries serving Ikkoryu Fukuoka ramen in Melbourne. They create sumptuous ramen with chikuho noodles and tonkotsu broth as their specialty. With over 40 years of experience creating some of the best traditional ramen in Japan, introducing the culture to Melbourne allows you to sample this refined and perfected flavor. This is why they offer one of the finest ramen Melbourne has to offer.
Key Differentiators:
- Yamgoya Ramen has over 40 years of experience.
- They specialize in chikuho noodles and tonkotsu broth.
- There are only two eateries serving Ikkoryu Fukuoka ramen in Melbourne.
Customer Testimonial:
“Absolutely fabulous hidden gem! Japanese comfort food at its best. I had ramen noodles, as good as any I’ve had in Japan, my husband had a selection of small dishes which were all delicious. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are lovely, it will be our go to for a casual dinner when we are next in town.”
jennifer taylor
11. Neko Neko
| Key Services | Authentic Japanese Teishoku Style Cuisine, Pescatarian, Vegan and Vegetarian Healthy Eating, Home Delivery, Takeaway Available, Indoor Seating, Wi-Fi |
| Website | |
| Address | 83A Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia |
| Phone | +61 3 9415 6026 |
| Operating Hours | 12PM – 3PM, 5PM – 9PM Mondays – Thursdays | 12PM – 10PM Fridays – Saturdays |
The popular Melbourne ramen joint Neko Neko exemplifies the adage “so amazing they named it twice,” which is a fitting description of the restaurant. Neko Neko is a ramen restaurant that offers meatless, veggie, and fish dishes. Both your head and your taste buds will be blown by the quality of the ingredients used in the dishes at this restaurant. You owe it to yourself to indulge in some of this fantastic vegan cuisine; your salivary glands will go into overdrive just glancing at the photos. This is why they offer one of the finest ramen Melbourne has to offer.
Key Differentiators:
- Neko Neko is a ramen restaurant that offers meatless, veggie, and fish dishes.
- The quality of the ingredients used in the dishes is amazing.
- Indulge in some of this fantastic vegan cuisine; your salivary glands will go into overdrive just glancing at the photos.
Customer Testimonial:
“Love this place. The ramen broth I chose seemed a bit more oily than expected, but flavours were good. Service was excellent. You can tell the owner takes pride in Japanese cuisine and culture. Worth the dollars spent. Also great that custom orders could be made. Always appreciate a flexible kitchen.”
Q Ling
12.Ajisen Ramen
| Key Services | Authentic Tonkotsu Soup Ramen, Japanese Cuisine, Variety of Ramen Options, Gluten Free Options, Kid Friendly, Dairy Free, Vegetarian Friendly |
| Website | https://www.ajisenramenmelbourne.com/ |
| Address | Shop GD 13, Melbourne Central, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Phone | +61 3 9639 4101 |
| Operating Hours | 11:30AM – 9PM Mondays – Thursdays | 11:30AM – 9:30PM Fridays – Saturdays | 11:30AM–8:30PM Sundays |
Takaharu Shigemitsu created Ajisen Ramen in Kumamoto in 1968. After Takaharu Shigemitsu died in 1997, Katsuaki Shigemitsu became Ajisen’s president. Ajisen Ramen was internationalized in 1996. Ajisen Ramen specializes in pork-bone tonkotsu soup. The soup’s collagen is healthy and reduces aging. Their wheat noodles are al dente. Ajisen Ramen is savory, delicious, and gratifying with Senmiyu (their secret recipe), a deep brown sauce that complements Tonkotsu broth. As Shigemitsu-traditional San’s phrase “” signifies safe and healthy. Their mission is to provide their consumers with high-quality food at an accessible price while following their headquarters’ philosophy of “assuring, safe, and nutritious” cuisine. This is why they offer one of the finest ramen Melbourne has to offer.
Key Differentiators:
- Takaharu Shigemitsu created Ajisen Ramen in Kumamoto in 1968.
- The soup’s collagen is healthy and reduces aging.
- Their wheat noodles are al dente.
Customer Testimonial:
“Staff are friendly and caring. Odd that you have to order on your phone but cannot pay on the phone. Ramen was delicious and worth the price. Nice, comfortable and cosy restaurant”
Natasha M.
13.Shop Ramen Fitzroy
| Key Services | Fresh Ramen With A Western Twist, Coconut Shake, Baos, Pork Buns, Miso, Matcha, Pie, Takeaway Available, Wine and Beer |
| Website | https://www.shopramen.com.au/ |
| Address | 329 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia |
| Phone | +61 401 843 345 |
| shopramen.onlineshop@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | 5:30PM – 9:30PM Mondays – Tuesdays, Thursdays | 12PM – 2:30PM, 5:30PM – 9:30PM Wednesdays, Fridays – Sundays |
Shop Ramen serves ramen that, if it were possible, would cause the soup to melt in your mouth. Instead, it provides that delicious slurp of flavor and the tender, juicy texture of the noodles you love. You can’t go wrong with a good base of ramen, and this works just as well with vegetarian ramen as it does with pig. What’s the best accompaniment to Melbourne’s finest ramen? The matcha and sesame ice cream pie are delicious, and the sake s of the highest quality. This is why they offer one of the finest ramen Melbourne has to offer.
Key Differentiators:
- The matcha and sesame ice cream pie was delicious, and the sake was of the highest quality.
Customer Testimonial:
“One of the best Ramen places in Melbourne, in my opinion. Broth richness was just right and both the vegetables and protein were super flavourful. A definite recommend!”
Marta Tesoro
14. Yoku Ono Ramen + Sake
| Key Services | Traditional Ramen, Sake Bar, Large Selection of Osozai, Ramen, Sake, Noodles, Cocktails, Pork, Soup |
| Website | http://www.yokuono.com.au/ |
| Address | 6A Anchor Pl, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia |
| Phone | +61 3 9533 2218 |
| Yokuonoramen@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | 12PM – 3PM, 5:30PM – 10PM Wednesdays, Fridays |
At Yoku Ono, you will feel like you’ve been transported to a back alley in Tokyo, from the chairs to the sashimi. Ramanmasuta, their in-house noodle master, makes all of the ramen the old-fashioned way (ramen master). Each the chicken broth and the vegetarian broth take over 8 hours to prepare and both include over 20 different veggies, mushrooms, and herbs. This means there is no such thing as making the incorrect pick or experiencing food jealousy at this Melbourne ramen restaurant, but it also means you may have to come more than once. This is why they offer one of the finest ramen Melbourne has to offer.
Key Differentiators:
- Ramen master
- Over 20 different veggies, mushrooms, and herbs in each broth
Customer Testimonial:
“I’ve been to Japan a few times. The Oz accent makes remember you’re at home. The food however. I had a bowl of Pork Ramen it tasted just like on the land of sun. Well done guys.”
Gurney Do Carmo Junior
15.Gomi Ramen Shop
| Key Services | Handmade Noodles, Heat And Eat Ramen Kits, Takeaway Available, Delivery Available, Chicken Shio (Salt-based) Ramen, Vegan Options |
| Website | https://www.gomiboysramen.com/ |
| Address | 47-51 Boundary Road Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3051 |
| Phone | +61 3 9191 0008 |
| orders@gomiboysramen.com | |
| Operating Hours | 12PM – 3PM, 5PM – 10PM Tuesdays – Wednesdays, Saturdays | 5PM – 10PM Thursdays – Fridays |
Organic Australian whole wheat makes their noodles. They emphasize on fish and marine flavors but provide vegan and other dietary choices. Gomi means waste in Japanese. It relates to savory, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. Sustainability, minimal waste, and local food provenance are their company beliefs. Importing only when necessary. Niboshi,, adds flavor to their ramen. Niboshi is cooked, salty dried fish that mimics the ocean. They’re not Japanese, but their cuisine is influenced by Japanese ideals and philosophy. They apply this concept to Australia’s culture and experiences. This is why they offer one of the finest ramen Melbourne has to offer.
Key Differentiators:
- They use organic Australian whole wheat for their noodles.
- Niboshi, a cooked, salty dried fish, adds flavor to their ramen.
- They focus on sustainability, minimal waste, and local food provenance.
Customer Testimonial:
“This ramen right here.. Absolutely one of best I’ve had in Melbourne. Vegetarian options aplenty and the eggplant karage might be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Staff awesome too! Go there.”
Niall
Ramen Melbourne
Ramen is a noodle dish that is popular in Japan. There are many ramen shops in Melbourne, and each one has its own unique flavors and style. If you’re looking for a delicious bowl of ramen, these seven ramen shops are the best ones in Melbourne.
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