Best ramen in Melbourne

45 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Many diners recommend Hakata Gensuke, and many who name a shop mean Russell Street. The brand also has shops at QV, Lonsdale Street and Hawthorn, so check which one you are heading to. A couple of diners praise the God Fire bowl, and one says the Russell Street pork tonkotsu is technically perfect though they would rather have the chicken. Several point to the QV shop for chicken ramen, and one says the Lonsdale shop has slipped while Russell Street is still good. Several are cooler: one finds it average, one calls it watered down, and one says the broth lacks depth.

Russell St

36 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/melbourne

Many diners recommend Mr Ramen San, which has more than one shop in the CBD; some name the Midcity Arcade shop. A few diners point to its free noodle refills. One says the tonkotsu broth is creamier and thicker than most, another calls the vegan ramen broth creamy, and one says its miso ramen is top tier. Several are lukewarm: one calls it an average Japan-style bowl, one says it is solid but not remarkable, one says it is not their favourite, one found three different bowls unremarkable, and one thinks it is overrated.

Midcity Arcade

19 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Most diners recommend Shop Ramen, and some call it the best ramen they have had in Melbourne. Several name the Fitzroy shop on Smith Street, and others mention its Preston and Brunswick shops. One recommends the tan tan men and the shio with extra meat, and one rates the BBQ chicken ramen very highly. A couple of diners say its ramen beats Dojo's, though one adds that Dojo is stronger on everything else. Two diners are negative: one calls it overrated, and the other found the flavour flat and needed extra toppings to make it work.

Fitzroy

16 people recommendvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Many diners recommend Ippudo, and several name the QV branch. Two diners call its broth the most authentic they have found in Melbourne, one of them citing time in Fukuoka and Hakata. One praises the tomato ramen, and another finds the tonkotsu consistent though not as good as the original in Japan. One diner finds it good but pricey for ramen.

QV

16 people recommendvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Many diners recommend Gogyo's Fitzroy branch on Brunswick Street. Several call it a favourite or the best ramen they have found, and several single out the miso bowls. Others name the tori shoyu, with one saying the rest of the menu is strong too. One diner calls the Fitzroy ramen incredible, and another praises the atmosphere and the sides.

Fitzroy

16 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Most commenters recommend Shujinko Ramen, and several name its tsukemen. The brand has more than one CBD shop and diners name both the Russell Street and Flinders Street shops. One diner says the broth clings well to the tsukemen noodles, another calls the Russell Street bowls big and consistently tasty, and one finds the CBD shop Ichiran-like, with a lighter broth that still feels creamy. One diner says it has improved, with the Flinders Street shop now solid. Less favourable views: one calls it overrated, one found a truffle bowl disappointing with overcooked noodles, and one says it has declined. Four others are mixed: one finds the tsukemen broth less thick than they would like, one says the Glen Waverley shop differs from the original, one finds it pricey, and one ranks it low.

Russell St

14 people recommendvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Most people who weigh in recommend Sara Craft Ramen, and a few single out the duck dishes, including the yuzu duck and the duck ramen. One diner calls it a clear favourite and rates the shoyu clam very highly, another calls the original tonkotsu shoyu their go-to, and another describes the quality as consistent at the small Little Lonsdale Street spot, which has a limited menu. One diner likes it but would not rank it first, a couple find it on the pricey side, and one had an off visit before finding a later bowl more balanced.

CBD

11 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Many people recommend Mensho Tokyo's Russell Street shop in the CBD. One diner calls the wagyu ramen sensational, and another finds the bowl creamy and rich without being too salty. Three diners call it pricey or overhyped, though one says the taste makes it worthwhile. A couple mention a long queue, and a couple find the noodles chewy or too thick. One diner thinks quality has dropped, another had a disappointing visit, and a third did not love it.

CBD

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Many commenters recommend Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen on Russell Street. One calls the original tonkotsu consistent, another likes how creamy the broth is, and one says it is excellent and under-appreciated. Not everyone is convinced: one diner found the broth delicious but not their favourite, and two find it too thick or rich, one adding that it is too sweet for them. Another commenter lists it among the CBD's best while noting it may be overhyped.

CBD

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/melbourne, r/ramen

Most people recommend Little Ramen Bar. One diner calls its tantanmen their favourite ramen in the city and rates the gyoza highly, while another likes the tantanmen and that a half-serve of noodles is available. One diner places it near Melbourne Central and another on Little Collins Street. One says they used to rely on it but have not been since it moved, and another says it got worse after it changed hands.

5 people recommendvia r/melbourne

Many commenters recommend Snow Monkey Ramen, and a couple name the Russell Street shop. One diner says the Russell Street tonkotsu is very nice and creamy, another who went on New Year's Day found it very good, and one recommends the tonkotsu. One more finds it really good, though not without a caveat.

5 people recommendvia r/ramen, r/melbourne

Many diners recommend Kikanbo. One diner says the medium-spice bowl is delicious as always, and another says the pork had incredible heat and they would go back. A visitor calls the volcano spice ramen very hot and suited to spice fans, and praises the onsen-style eggs and generous portions. One commenter lists it among the CBD's best while noting it may be overhyped.

5 people recommendvia r/ramen, r/melbourne

Five diners recommend Misoya Sake Bar for ramen, and one names the Sydney Road location in Brunswick. Two call it the best ramen in Melbourne, one says it is good but not quite at the level of their top picks, and one notes it sits next to another recommended spot.

5 people recommendvia r/melbourne

Five diners recommend Shyun Ramen Bar on Koornang Road in Carnegie. One calls it their favourite ramen spot and says its chicken broth ramen suits a partner who avoids pork-based ramen, and also rates the iced matcha lattes with matcha soft serve as great. Another says it always has a good vibe, and one says they love it too.

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