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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! 
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 
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 
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/ 
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/ 
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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