Where To Find The Best Ramen In Sydney
Slurp up the best ramen Sydney has to offer!
Although a quick Google search will provide you with endless recipes for 'cheat' ramen to make at home, nothing will come close to the real deal – authentic ramen at a Japanese Ramen restaurant, or ramen-ya. The rich, full-bodied broth takes hours (sometimes even days) to develop, and the Chinese-style wheat or egg noodles are best when fresh; so this is a dish you probably want to leave to the pros. Especially if you consider the essential toppings such as chashu, the fatty slices of pork, that are showstoppers in their own right. Some say the toppings are the best part, but we'll leave that to you to decide! From traditional to truly unique, ramen can be found in all corners of Sydney. Read on to discover where to get your hands on the best ramen in Sydney.
Spearheaded by the globally acclaimed Chef Shono, Mensho adopts a "farm to bowl" policy, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers. They are open 7 days, lunch from 11:30 am, dinner until 9:30pm. While both lunch and dinner menus consist of eight courses, there are slight variations between them.
A Sapporo-style miso specialist on Kent Street, co-owned by two mates who ran a ramen shop together in Japan. The menu is tight and focused — order the Special Miso Ramen ($27) with grilled pork, soft-boiled egg, corn and walnut rayu. Walk-ins only, and there's rarely a long wait. 355 Kent Street, Sydney CBD. Mon–Sat,…
Sydney's only dedicated vegan ramen-ya, founded in Kyoto in 2004 and rooted in the Buddhist shōjin ryōri tradition — 100% plant-based, allium-free, and cooked in olive oil. Broths are built on oat and soy milk with house-made pastes simmered overnight, and about half the customers are meat-eaters. The Towzen Kyoto Soymylk Ramen is the classic,…
For fried chicken aficionados looking for the best ramen in Surry Hills, cult favourite Butter has you sorted. Running from May for the winter months you can get your hands on a bowl of their famous fried chicken ramen at their Surry Hills and Parramatta venues as part of the Butter Ramen Club. Their fried…
Chaco Bar is Darlinghurst's favourite small Japanese restaurant, and with only 25 seats, this energetic spot fills up fast. Offering four types of ramen and a small selection of sides, you'll feel like you're stepping into the back streets of Tokyo. Their signature ramen is made in true traditional Japanese style, but each has its…
This Surry Hills eatery is an offshoot of the company that brought us Ippudo, so naturally, the ramen is pretty exceptional. Gogyo was originally founded by Shigemi Kawahara, who is internationally renowned as the 'ramen king'; enough said. This 'casual-chic' ramen bar in Surry Hills invites guests to sit and enjoy Japanese-style appetisers with a…
Gumshara has become a cult classic for Sydneysiders since 2009. They are famous for their thick-style pork broth; however, they also offer more common styles like shoyu and miso ramen. Made in the traditional Japanese way, the stock is simmered from fresh pork bones, and the result is lip-smackingly delicious.
Hakatamon Ramen (previously Hakata-Maru) is another global chain to have graced Aussie shores, and it has certainly proved itself over the years as one of the go-to places for the best ramen in Chatswood. With over 800 outlets in Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, America and Russia, you can be sure they…
For over 20 years, Ichi-ban Boshi has been Sydneysiders' go-to for delicious ramen. Their vast menu offers classics like Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen and unique options like their Tantan-men - the rich, spicy broth and house-made noodles are a must-try! They also make their gyoza in-house. With locations in the CBD and Eastern suburbs (menus vary),…
Ippudo is an award-winning global chain that arrived on Australian shores a few years ago and has grown to become one of Sydney's most loved ramen restaurants. This ramen institution now includes four outlets, with eateries in Chatswood, Central Park, Macquarie and Westfield. Ippudo is a reliable choice for ramen and is famously good value.…
With over 1,500 glowing Google reviews, we can almost guarantee that the ramen at Manpuku in Chatswood will bring a smile to your face. That is the meaning behind the name after all; Manpuku means 'millions of happiness/luck'. Their Signature is an absolute must-try, with a soy-based pork and chicken broth that is authentically made…
For the no-frills ramen experience that we so often crave in Winter, Menya Noodle Bar in the CBD is our go-to. This modern ramen restaurant has 19 variations of hot ramen and a cold option, because why not? This CBD nook also has an a la carte menu with other Japanese favourites, meaning there's something…
Owner Hiroki began the Ramen Zundo story by carefully selecting the most popular ramen styles from around Japan and bringing them to life in the World Square location. The specialty dish at this ramen joint is Tsukumen, a ramen style in which the noodles are served separately from the broth. Head to Ramen Zundo, in…
People are going gaga for RaRa Ramen, a relatively new addition to Sydney's ramen scene. Located in Redfern and with a second location now open in Randwick, it is not uncommon to see those eager to dive into a bowl of this ramen queued outside the small restaurant. Ramen 'you'd slurp on the streets of…
This totally unique bike workshop-come-Japanese restaurant is located in Newtown and boasts a whole lot of character. With a massive focus on sourcing their ingredients locally, you can feel good while you down some downright delicious ramen. This is probably the only place you will find breakfast ramen in Sydney, with buttered toast and bone…
Ryo's has been a hidden gem of the Lower North Shore for a long time, and more recently Bondi Junction. Neither eatery is anything elaborate when you step inside, but the long lines outside are a testament to the quality of the ramen they serve. One taste of the rich, deeply flavoured broth and you…
Located on Liverpool Street on the outskirts of Chinatown is Yasaka. Along with the usual suspects, classic Japanese side dishes and an impressive selection of sake, Yasaka offers a massive $39 bowl of ramen. Called the 'Mashi Mashi King', it is topped with grilled pork rib, Kakuni (braised pork belly), chashu (some more pork), an…
Founded by the owner of cult favourite Menya Noodle Bar, Ramen Goku serves traditional ramen in the funky village of Glebe. With a nicer fitout than its sister restaurant, Ramen Goku is a neighbourhood gem that both locals and visitors adore. Choose from soy, miso, shio, tonkotsu or seafood tonkotsu broths, and why not branch…
