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Top 5 Ramen Places

By Betty Zhang

You don’t need to be a chopstick-wielding warrior (or a spoon-flinging ninja) to appreciate a good bowl of Japanese soup noodles. Say konnichiwa to these ramen places next time you work up a Godzilla-sized appetite!


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Ippudo

An internationally acclaimed restaurant that specialises in gourmet tonkotsu ramen. Side dishes, salads, sushi, desserts and drinks are also available.

Recommended Ramen:
Shiromaru Motoaji: thin noodles in tonkotsu broth, topped with pork loin, bean sprouts, black mushroom & shallots.

Upgrade your ramen to a Lunch Set by adding $4 (Karaage, Chashu Rice or Gyouza Set) or $2 (Salad Set).

Shop 5021, Level 5
Westfield Sydney
188 Pitt Street, Sydney
(4 minute walk from St James Station)

Mon - Wed: 11:00am - 10:00pm (9:00pm last order)
Thur - Sat: 11:00am - 11:00pm (10:00pm last order)
Sun: 11:00am - 9:00pm (8:00pm last order)

(02) 8078 7020

info@ippudo.com.au

http://www.ippudo.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/ippudo.syd

Lunch menu: http://www.ippudo.com.au/images/Ippudo_Lunch_Menu2.pdf
Dinner menu: http://www.ippudo.com.au/images/Ippudo_Dinner_Menu2.pdf
Drink menu: http://www.ippudo.com.au/images/Ippudo_Drinks_Menu2.pdf


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Menya

A noodle bar that offers four authentic ramen flavours: shoyu, miso, shio and tonkotsu. There’s also udon, soba, rice dishes, salads, sides and bento.

Recommended Ramen:
Wafu Shoyu Ramen: noodles in Japanese-style soup, topped with roasted pork, seasoned boiled egg, fish cake, bamboo shoots, shallots, dried seaweed & sesame seeds

Summer is coming: look out for their seasonal cold noodles!

Shop 2, behind the entrance of BT Tower
1 Market Street, Sydney
(3 minute walk from Town Hall Station) 

Mon - Sat: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sun & public holidays: CLOSED

(02) 9267 4649

city@menya.com.au
http://www.menya.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Menya-City-Japanese-noodle-bar/306380716138174

Noodle menu: http://www.menya.com.au/menu/noodles.pdf
Rice, salad & sides menu: http://www.menya.com.au/menu/alacarte.pdf
Cold noodle menu (summer only): http://www.menya.com.au/menu/summer.pdf


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Tenkomori

A retro cafeteria (think vintage posters, light-box signs and shared tables) where you can wax nostalgic while enjoying a tray of ramen and sides.

Recommended Ramen:
Ninniku Ramen: noodles in tonkotsu broth enhanced by black garlic oil, topped with fish cake, shallots & sesame seeds

Select some toppings and sides to go with your ramen before picking it up at the counter. While you’re at it, add a drink and Japanese sweet too.

Shop 29, Regent Place
501 George Street, Sydney
(2 minute walk from Town Hall Station)

Mon - Sun: 11:30am - 10:00pm

(02) 9266 0660

tenkomori@hotmail.com
http://tenkomori.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/TenkomoriRamenHouse

Menu: http://tenkomori.com.au/menu/


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Gumshara

A ramen shop that celebrates the flavour of thick, creamy pork bone broth, seasoned pork slices, ribs and skewers.

Recommended Ramen:
Super Mega Ramen: noodles in tonkotsu broth, topped with roast pork, spare rib, BBQ pork skewer, seasoned boiled egg, bamboo shoots, shallots & seaweed

Pork lovers will be most delighted.

Shop 211, Eating World Harbour Plaza
25-29 Dixon Street, Haymarket
(8 minute walk from Town Hall Station)

Mon: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Tue - Sat: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Sun: 11:30am - 8:30pm

0410 253 180

morihigashida@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gumshara-Ramen/257609477284

Menu https://www.facebook.com/257609477284/

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Ryo’s

A popular and crowded ramen shop that’s very small and very Japanese. Devoted fans frequent the shop for its authentic shio and tonkotsu ramen.

Recommended Ramen:
Shio Ramen: noodles in shio broth, topped with roast pork, seasoned boiled egg, fish cake, bamboo shoots, vegetables, seaweed, shallots & sesame seeds 

Order a plate of marinated fried chicken or soft shell crab: these crispy sides go really well with ramen.

125 Falcon Street, Crows Nest
(15 minute walk from St Leonards Station)

Mon - Tue: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed: CLOSED
Thur - Sun: 12:00pm - 2:30pm; 5:00pm - 10:00pm

(02) 9955 0225 

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