Tried the Tan Tan Ramen, the broth was excellent. Wasn't blow your head off spicy but did make me sweat which is a good sign. The needle was well cooked and had a good bite.. Only complain would be to and some more chashu..
Best curry with an amazing taste. Big serving too. Ramen was good with an okay base but the cha shu was tasty and thick. Good value for money on weekdays!
This place is well hidden in the Chatswood Hawker Lane, within the Westfield. In the corner of the food court this ramen shop serves delicious noodles. The broth is tasty, the noodles are delicious and the meal itself is refreshing.
There are quite a few ramen joints that are better than Makanai, but what kept us returning to Makanai was the WHOLE soft boiled egg with runny centre, while most places only have half an egg coming with the ramen, Makanai's whole egg took the experience to the next level in its own unique way. The broth is decent, they are generous with their toppings. But the egg transcends the ordinary bowl of ramen to a satisfying experience.
While my girlfriend was trying to figure out what to fresh dish to order from Madame Nhu’s, I was looking for something a bit heartier. I happened across Makanai, tucked into the corner of Hawker lane, and found exactly what I was looking for: a giant bowl of noodle!. The food was very well presented, with a generous-looking bowl of noodles with perfectly placed toppings and quite a few pieces of vegetable tempura. The soup was light in flavour and the noodles were firm and very slurptastic. The tempura was fresh, well seasoned and crunchy. I was pretty happy with the quality and taste of the dish but couldn’t help thinking that just down the road was Marukame where I could have gotten more noodle, with the same trimmings, for 2/3’s of the price here. Next time I’ll have to try the ramen.
Makanai !! The place that my kids always ask for on the weekend! They love shorty ramen with chicken kaarage.. I love the spice one .. SUPER VOLCANO!! My husband loves the Tantanmen!!
Their Gyoza always tasty and crunchy on the outside! Very nice!!
The place is in Hawker Lane, great place for every one in the family!
I don't mind the food here. They have a few different options besides the ramen. I don't really like the spoon they give with the ramen though. My friend really loved these sweet rice balls they used to make but they stopped making them and my friend was sad for a week i think.
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I visited Makana, in Hawker Lane Chatswood Westfield, a little while back. When Hawker Lane opened this place had queues galore and I finally managed to get in when it was a little quieter. It's a fantastic dark wooden interior and I loved siting in the venue to eat. It's a little oasis removed from shopping centre towards the back of Hawker Lane.
I only managed a small lunch for one but ordered the miso and pork bone broth ramen with teriyaki chicken. Fantastic deal - they offer four choices for broth. Pork bone, chicken and soy, chicken and miso and pork bone and broth. I tried out the miso and pork bone broth because I had never had it before and I quite enjoyed it - quite a strong flavour - like a heavy miso. The teriyaki chicken on the side is very hard to mess up and it was as delightful as you would imagine.
The patronage has settled down quite a lot in Hawker Lane as a whole but the meal game is still strong. As a food area Chatswood is impressive and Asian heavy, Hawker Lane offers many treats worthy of feasting, Makanai among them.
Julia.louise.kirkpatrick
+4.5
Best Ramen I've had in Sydney... and I've had a lot of ramen. Service was quick, friendly and helpful. Vast, private, and intimate dining area.
While the ramen here is not the best ramen I've had, it is still up there. A bowl of ramen for me should always be like a warm and friendly hug and this place definitely fits that bill. I visited Makanai with my boyfriend for our first date, so it has a special place in my heart. I'd love to come back and try more of their menu!
We tried curry chicken don and pork don which were very tasty. The store was a bit small but full of Japanese style. The only thing to improve is there was no soup so it was pretty dry as we had fried chicken and pork. And it was a little pricy for only one rice and there was no soup.
Can't comment on the ramen as we ordered a deluxe wagu beef bento to share. Not a massive portion but what was there was good quality, well cooked and well seasoned. Tempura was light and crispy, beef tender, karaage juicy. Lovely staff and cute shop front. Would go back when it's cooler to try the ramen.
Came to Hawker's Lane in Chatswood Westfield as it's always bustling with people joyously stuffing their faces with food. Tried Makanai Ramen for the first time - they've got a pretty extensive menu of different ramens. As Jase and I are partial to our chillies, we opted for the Volcano Ramen. Do note that for those chilli worshippers, there is also a "Super Volcano" ramen, but we were not game for that. The ramen was piping hot and packed with spicy flavours, however, I did find the broth not very thick, which I would expect from a tonkatsu-base. Would like to return again to try some of their other ramens on the menu.
Having been to Hawker Lane before there are quite a few choices in food and even though it was a hot day we decided we give this place a go since we love our ramen and I've had always wanted to try this place but then it closed before we got a chance when it was its own shop. We ordered the Karaage chicken with pork bone broth (you can choose your own broth for majority of the ramen) and the Volcano (has its own broth so can't choose). The Karaage came on a separate plate which we appreciate as we don't like it being soggy, it was quite nice but bit of it were a little dry in comparison to a few other places we have tried. The volcano, I chose with 2 chillies and the spice level was just right, it was tasty and had a good hit as I could still taste other flavours other than just chilli. Overall a good experience and would be back to try other things.
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Delicious ramen with wonderful broths. Boss lady Angela is very friendly and makes sure every dish that comes out is perfect. I highly recommend the Makanai ramen with traditional Tonkotsu flavours and the Nabeyaki Udon (Nagoya style) - Hot pot udon with tempura prawn, chicken, veggies and half cooked egg which is the current Autumn special. They are open till 10pm every night so get your ramen fix ASAP!
I have been here a few times and the food is tasty but their serving sizes are inconsistent, especially the chicken katsu curry. The chicken katsu curry is tasty, but for $16 I expect a lot more chicken than what they deliver. I have also tried their wagyu beef curry udon which is pretty hard to fault though. Overall I like this place but in a crowded food market like Chatswood I feel Makanai need to lift their game a bit and provide better value for money.
I admit; I certainly preferred Makanai when it was its own restaurant, not some little shop in the middle of the Lane under Westfield. Still, their food is still good and one of the few places that I frequent regularly.
Their ramen is good, though not as good as before, but will still fill you up. However it does just feel like a fast food place now. Their curry dishes are really nice and I do recommend it over their ramen.
Craving for a decent sized bowl of ramen?
Makanai's ramen will fill you right up. With a large selection of ramen, udons and dons you will have a hard time choosing which to have for lunch or dinner. We miss their bento boxes though. Be prepared to wait a little for your food so don't come hangry.
Their ramen is perfect on a rainy day and you don't want to step out of Westfield and brave the rain and wind, Makanai's ramen bowl will keep your insides nice and toasty.
Matthew Shanahan (Matt)
+4
The cha siu ramen and pork katsudon were made well and were flavoursome.
The kids really like the rice balls that are for sale at the counter. The Crab and mayonnaise rice ball is particularly well liked.
We were able to sit in their stall, which is compact but nicely themed. You can also see the cooking in the kitchen from there, looking through the window between the kitchen and the seating area.
We asked for tap water, but were told that they don't serve it.
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Visited chatswood which is fairly far from my home and stumbled upon this little restaurant in a special food district which seemed to grab our attention. The place was pretty small and it only seated no more than 3 groups of people, but there were a bunch of seating in the middle section of this area.
We had ordered katsudon, katsu ramen, takoyaki, and a green tea daifuku. I had the katsudon, and i was definitely not disappointed. It was extremely flavourful, and albeit the small looking bowl, it filled me up for sure. It was such a simple recipe yet so beautifully crafted, the meat was cooked perfectly, and the egg as well. It had such a recognisable, distinct flavour in the entirety of the meal, just thinking about it gets me hungry. The sauce they made was just done so well, and by letting it spread throughout the meal you could taste its sweetness and saltiness in every bite. and i would definitely recommend trying this out. The takoyaki is also goated af, and there were a ton of bonito flakes. The miso soup was also fantastic and tasted flavourful. The ramen was not that good however, as the broth was pretty flavourless according to my partner. the katsu on the other hand: immaculate.
We had a great experience coming here, and would definitely return to try something new next time.
Alright ramen, I’ve had a lot worse but have also had a lot better. The most important thing is the broth and this broth doesn’t have much flavor but it’s great when you want some ramen and you’re in the area. I tried three different broths that they make and they were all ok. This is a great place to go for a quick lunch.
Good quantity. Good flavor. Reasonable price. Sometimes it's hard to find a seat here. The size and the texture of the noodle were to my liking. The broth was quite thick. It could be better if the broth was warmer when served. The pork and egg was average.
Delicious food, good portions and reasonably priced. We had tried rhe chasiu ramen with tonkotsu broth, which was good.
Got the Makanai Ramen with Hakata Tonkotsu broth. The broth is quite rich and thick, which is probably why they don't give you too much of it. I thought the flavour of the broth was good: by itself, it'd be too rich, but the corn kernels and bean sprouts help balance it out a bit. The chicken piece was tasty and tender. The egg was cooked perfectly: soft and gooey on the inside. Tasty overall but I think I personally prefer a lighter ramen. They do have other broths to choose from so perhaps next time I'll try one of those.
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