Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, Cbd
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/melbourne, r/ramen13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, 27 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Original tonkotsu ramen
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/panache123 in r/melbourne · Jan 2026taste
Broth was delicious but not their favourite overall.
- Recommendsu/Ramen_king14 in r/melbourne · Dec 2025taste
Recommends Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen as another good tonkotsu option.
- Mixedu/holajamigo in r/melbourne · Aug 2025taste
Enjoyed Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, but found its broth too thick and heavy for their taste.
- Recommendsu/MicroeconomicBunsen in r/melbourne · Jan 2026taste
Says it's great.
- Recommendsu/toopz10 in r/melbourne · Dec 2025taste
Favours the Russell Street location and says the food is always good.
- Recommendsu/Bitter_Community1832 in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Lists Ikkoryu among the CBD's best ramen, while acknowledging it may be overhyped or overpriced.
- Recommendsu/gherkin101 in r/melbourne · May 2026taste
Thinks Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is excellent and that too few people know about it.
- Recommendsu/Blitzer046 in r/melbourne · Dec 2024
Included in a list of recommended ramen spots answering the request.
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- Recommendsu/macci_a_vellian in r/melbourne · May 2026taste
Calls the food delicious; a regular stop before shows.
- Recommendsu/dotty-spotty in r/melbourne · Jan 2026taste
Agrees it's their favourite, liking the creamy broth.
- Recommendsu/small_batch_ in r/melbourne · Jan 2026consistency
Likes the original tonkotsu, calling it consistent and great value.
- Caveatu/FreshBook8963 in r/ramen · Nov 2025taste
Says it is the closest style to what the asker wants, but personally dislikes it as too sweet and overly rich.
- Recommendsu/DawnOfTheDead678 in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Recommends this ramen place, noting it sits nearby the Forum.
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