Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Fitzroy

Hinoki Japanese Pantry

90/100 (3031 ratings)

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"Love this place! Fresh sushi, perfect portions, great and quick service...."

JEss

"fresh sushi！yummmmsustainable packagingService friendly..."

Amber Zhang

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Grabbed Nigiri Sushi Set. One of the best sushi venues in Melbourne - kept simple and focused..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Cute Japanese pantry on Smith St, extremely popular and fresh sashimi. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: Literally one..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Rating: 4.5With lockdown in place, got my wonderful boyfriend to pick this platter up for me. Service is quick and easy with online ordering and..."

Munching With Mel

"Such a pretty platter and not expensive at all for fresh sushi. The salmon sushi (pictured on the left) was so yummy and the favourite of the..."

Nicky Tran

"The best and most affordable sushi I’ve ever had! The fish is so delicious and fresh, I really can’t fault it at all!..."

W

"Another day and another review deleted by a Zomato. My latest review has been deleted again.Anyway the service at this Japanese pantry is..."

Timinmelbourne

"I visited recently, I have only had take away but not eaten in. I was expecting a restaurant, however this is more of a supermarket with a side..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Can’t get any..."

TxA Global

"The fresh and exquisite sushi those professionals churn out oh so effortlessly is unmatched. No sushi place in the north comes close to this humble..."

Vonlutge

"Very delicious! Could eat so much if I had more..."

Sophia Trinh

"good, fresh sushi. reasonably priced. there’s not much place to sit and eat. great food for a hot day!..."

Jonathan Ong

"Have been a frequent customer here - I absolutely adore the sushi. The nose maki mix, hotate hollandaise and Nasu dengaku are DIVINE...."

Xiu Ching Saw

"Definitely the place to get sushi/sashimi on Smith St! Fresh and delicious! You can also pick up your favourite Japanese snack while you're there as..."

ElCompass

"Our regular sushi joint, Hinoki delivers fresh sushi made right in front of you. A cute concept store where you can browse for Japanese groceries..."

Jen + Larry

"I have lived in the area for three years now but for some reason have overlooked this place, simply walked pass it on many occasions without giving..."

Melbournevietguy

"My favourite Japanese place for fresh and delicious sushi. Value for money. The sashimi and sushi platters are just great. Do phone and order in..."

Megan Kong

"Love this place! Defs go here if you want a taste of Japan! A half grocery and sushi restaurant. One of the best quality/ restaurant/fine dining..."

Ptle

"Very good quality sushi . Especially the Unagi, love them so much. highly recommend for having a party or visiting friends or family. Easy and..."

Cathleen

"Hinoki Japanese pantry is probably the most delicious, affordable sushi I’ve had in Melbourne. It definitely is not the cheapest but for the..."

Melissa Phu

"There is a reason this place is on Melbournes best Japanese list- it is truly a mouthwatering experience. A bodega styled store, you can order your..."

Gabrielle Ebsworth

"Hinoki presents such a fun concept. A joint restaurant and small Japanese restaurant means you get to wander and explore the novelty while waiting..."

Jasmine

"Hinoki Japanese Pantry is a cute little convenience store located in Fitzroy They have an amazing array of Japanese snacks and drinks and..."

ALICE ⚡️

"Japanese groceries with sushi joint in one. Sushi served here is pretty different with carrot fillings. Taste healthier than your typical sushi...."

Michi

"Finally popped in to this cute store after being in my to go list for a long time!The place is really cute and well kept. There isn't a lot..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Great place for sushi and sashimi. Seafood here is really fresh and sushi 🍣 are done really well. The store is a combination of Japanese grocery..."

Eatwithbonny

"Hinoki Japanese Pantry had been on our ‘to try’ list for a while now. We generally go out of our way and make an effort to travel to these places..."

One Piece Left

"Came here for a random Japanese lunch while walking around the area. What a pleasant surprise! The sushi we ordered had fresh sashimi (yum!) and was..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Rating: 3.5 - 4Food:- King fish yuzu (nosé maki pack): no strong fishiness even though king fish tends to be quite heavy in flavour..."

IsaH

"Quality is always A-grade and melts in your mouth would be a buzzfeed worth it series winner and the staff are so lovely!! Also don’t forget to..."

Jessie Tran

"Best sushi I’ve eaten! Everything was so fresh and delicious. It can be a bit pricey for 1 person, but the food justifies the price. Highly..."

Cristina Garotti

"Best sushi and sashimi in town with affordable prices! Sashimi were fresh and sushi were yum. Have been here a few time, love this place and will..."

Ronnie Chan

"It’s cheap. It’s phenomenally tasty. There is a huge variety to chose from. It’s a winner. It’s front half cafe back half supermarket. Chose..."

Angelat

"The most amazing sashimi. I frequent Hinoki a couple of times a week as I live down the road. The fresh fish supplied by JFT (one of the biggest..."

Mike Gomez

"Go for the sashimi, leave with the sake and packets of ramen, Japanese kit kat and some Calbee chips. The sashimi is fresh as. Better than what you..."

JJ

"Love the sushi here. The makis were very fresh and the sushi rice were soft and tasty. It’s actually a mini mart that sells Japanese stuff as well...."

Snowflower

"Beautiful freshly made sushi - made to order or you can pick up a quick take away box. I go for their massive platters- and have a peruse around..."

Karma Clarke

"Oh how I adore sushi. When I was living in Adelaide it wouldn’t be uncommon to find me consuming this sublime delicacy at one of my all time..."

Sam Giles

"Beautiful place for japanese stuff shopping and also their sushi and sashimi is really fresh and tasty. The chef makes your sushi or cuts your..."

Piggy 小猪

"I usually come here to buy groceries such as kakuni, dumpling sheets, japanese snacks and fresh salmon so I can have sashimi at home. I have only..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"Bless this place. We ordered one of the larger sushi/sashimi combo platters early in the morning for our picnic, and were far from disappointed. It..."

Kat Blanche

"Hinoki Japanese pantry in Fitzroy. Definitely a great place to dine in during lunch time. It is actual just a Japanese grocery but serve great and..."

Steven Gu

"Small place, small food, BIG on freshness!!!If you are after some quick and fresh Sushi or Sashimi. This is D place.I believe the seating..."

Always Hungry

"A friend recommended us this place, this is our first time here. We ordered the Salmon Aburi, Avacado Maki, and Sashimi. The sushi is so fresh and we..."

MissCat

"Never had sashimi before until i came here. I thought i was going to hate it! Yet i love it until now~ their sashimi definitely made fresh! A bit..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"My favourite for Japanese takeaway! Having spent a lot of time in Asia eating very nice Japanese foods- especially in Japan and Korea - I was very..."

Richard Fink

"Our pick for the freshest and best sushi you can find in Melbourne! The grocery is also definitely worth a browse and jam packed full of imported..."

AlwaysHungryForMore

"The sushi platters made fresh to order, decent portion sizes of the fish here, which a lot of other places tend to cut corners on.Plus a small..."

Jeremy Rei Cole

"Love this sushi store.. we bought one sushi mix large + sushi sashimi medium + one Japanese Sake to share among 4 of us.. Sushi takeaway in such a..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"The platters are excellent and a good place to buy groceries and eat in. Small number of seats so be willing to wait but definitely worth it...."

Dani Boudville

"Not really a restaurant but more of a japanese mini-mart. Fresh sushi made on the spot by the chef. Selection is not the greatest but still carries..."

Jason Toh

"Been wanting to check this place out for a while but didn’t have a chance since we’re far away from the area, until today. Since we got back from..."

Mai T Tran

"First time having sushi here, we ate shared the platter and it was amazing. Presentation is always on point and enjoy the different options..."

The Food Book

"Well, been here for years and simply perfect sushi everytime, and leave with a bag of japanese groceries. This is not a ‘restaurant’ so seatings..."

Mikki

"Those platters are so incredible looking and they taste just as good as they look! I made my husband drive us back from Mornington just so I could..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"Good place to look around the shop and buy some Japanese foods, however the sushi are under my expectations. If just for a healthy lunch, Hinoki is a..."

MissCatCat

"Understated store conveniently located in the heart of Fitzroy. Fresh sushi made to order at a reasonable price which is worth the wait. The store..."

Jonathan Murphy

"Very fresh sushi, as it's made to order. It can take a while to get your order sometimes when they're busy. Dont stress though, just get busy with..."

Keysey

"My favourite place to satisfy my sushi cravings! Fresh sushi made to order and while you wait there’s a Japanese grocery to buy more snacks !..."

One.hungry.girl10

"A little expensive and very busy (hence the 4, not a 5). Beautiful packaging (in the true Japanese style, way over the top and most environmentally..."

Alan Tse

"Love love love this place. Best platters, fresh fish, authentic sushi and an added Japanese supermarket to bring some of hinoki home! Just a shame..."

Valérie Vuu

"Fresh and delicious, one of the best sushi places in Melbourne. They prepare and assemble the sushi in front of your very eyes and it's incredibly..."

Ziggy

"Lovin’ this place when Le bf recommended this place to have sushi 2 years ago. Until today, whenever we have some savings, we will come here for..."

Timeless Food

"The Sushi is always made fresh and their range is delicious!To top it off, they have a range of Japanese groceries too. Love visiting Hinoki!..."

Jayden

"Ordered:Medium sashimi 9/10Kingfish Yuzu 8/10 Salmon aburi 10/10 It's not exactly a restaurant but a combination of a sushi..."

Michelle Du

"My love for sushi and sashimi is undeniable, after Lune Croissanterie we stopped here to have lunch. This cozy, small sushi place is actually a..."

Cindy Tran

"Living in Melbourne, I actually spot sushi places everywhere. From famous franchises to small stalls located right next to a train station... you..."

HANNAH

"Best place on Smith St to grab a casual, healthy lunch that isn’t a $20 smashed arvo brunch. Has got ready to go options and build your own meal..."

Natasha

"I'm a repeat visitor to this authentic Japanese store. Their sushi cafe is great. I ordered the Shoji's platter which is a great mix of sushi sashimi..."

LovesFood

"The sushi is made to order therefore it was fresh and you could taste the quality of the ingredients used. I liked how it was also a small..."

TLuv

"Really like this place. A take away sushi place with a small supermarket. Sushi was very fresh and authentic. Supermarket has a good variety of..."

Snow

"honestly the best sushi I have ever tasted. the price is so good as well! Id say the only downside to this place is that they dont have many seats!..."

Foodie

"I remember the first time I visited a few years ago and thought I'd try just a small portion of the nose maki and nigiri just to see what their sushi..."

KLLYXNG

"The best fast food sushi you can find in Melbourne. Very fresh and good quality sushi and sashimi for very reasonably prices and you can shop..."

Jae Lee

"Hinoki make these beautiful sushi/sashimi platters that are great to bring along to a pot luck for a fresh feel. Platters are prepared fresh and can..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Had the ‘nigiri salmon and tuna’ pack which had four salmon and four tuna sushi and the ‘aburi salmon’ pack had six seared salmon sushi with..."

.itadakimasu~

"Really fresh and delicious. Staff are helpful, friendly and approachable. Great place for some fresh sushi at a really good price point...."

Zeyneep._

"The house special of nosé maki tasted as good as it looked. The traditional maki roll was filled with pickled carrots, then topped with diced salmon..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"I get my pickles, natto, miso, nori, wasabi and sushi from this excellent Japanese grocer. You can sit and eat in the shop or takeaway. Love this..."

Chela

"AMAZING SUSHI! Loved my experience and the shop is so cute. Sushi was on point and actually quite affordable, I could tell everything was prepared..."

Andrea

"Hinoki is such a cute little place. Picked up a platter and some sashimi to go. Fish was fresh and the rice was delicious. Great presentation and..."

Hungry Ham

"You cannot go wrong with this place! The sushi and sashimi are always fresh! Most things are made to order and delicious. It reminds me of the..."

Melissarigos

"Japanese mart, tick. Amazing sushi, tick. Authenticity, tick. Fresh sushi made in house while you hoard on your favourite Japanese cooking..."

Charlie Says

"Been dying to try the sushi here and finally got to it. I ordered the large sashimi deluxe platter and it was AMAZING. Fresh and delicious. I can’t..."

Demi

"Sushi was fresh and delicious. Price may be a little high but you get what you pay for. There are very few dine in seats so, it may be a better..."

Hangry Horace

"Highly recommended! The sushi & sashimi are fresh, inexpensive and most importantly special & delicate. The whole store feels authentically Japanese...."

Alice

"Absolutly amazing sushi and sashimi. Some of the best i have had outside japan. I come here often from the other side of town which should say..."

Foodtaku

"Absolutely delicious - possibly the best and affordable sushi I've had in Melbourne! The Aburi Salmon, Sashimi and Nosé Maki are a must..."

Michelle Licuanan

"I really like the sushi here which is fresh and delicious. I also like that they sell offcuts of fish such as samon belly which I can buy and fry or..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Love this set up, sushi made fresh to order inside a small Japanese grocery. Not much of an option to dine in but nevertheless amazing selection of..."

Melbrunchin

"Funky, authentic and affordable Sushi 🍣. It's like a Japanese mart with a sushi kitchen built in. We were recommended this place by a friend and..."

Must Be Hungry

"After buying some snacks in store, I wanted to try the sushi here for the first time. The sushi here is soo goood, the Japanese staff makes them..."

Celia

"On a lovely, warm Friday afternoon I had this (see picture) delicious non-veg Sushi platter. To be honest, I love Sushi as much as I love life. I..."

PARTHA MOHAPATRA

"The sushi was made fresh and I enjoyed the nigiri vegetarian pack which had some different combinations and some of the best mushrooms I have had. I..."

Caitlin M

"Fresh, tasty, true sushi at a great price..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"My favourite cuisine in the world is hands down Japanese, I love all of it, could eat it all day, everyday. Ergo, one of the things top of my..."

Cheronnie

"The nigiri, sushi and sashimi here tastes amazingly fresh!! My new favourite Japanese go to! They use fresh grainy wasabi and premium soy sauce. We..."

World Eats Food

"Found the sushi here better than it's sister restaurant, Suzuran. The lighting and ambience is a lot more modern and brighter as well. The sushi was..."

Kristie Koo

"Been wanting to go here for agesssss! The photos look so nice. I love how they make it fresh!!! Worth the wait. I really liked the salmon nigiri and..."

Angela Eats

"Always come back here time after time. The food is amazing!! The staff are friendly! I always get the huge packs as I think they are better value for..."

Paulina

"Love this place so so much! Been here every week for their sushi! Especially love the salmon and prawn nigiri ❤ Wish there is more seats as it can..."

MM

"Yum sushi. Nice and fresh. Squishy if you wanna eat there, as there's only small amounts of table space, but definitely worth the wait. Soy matcha..."

Lyn Murphy

"Love this place! Great, fresh sushi and sashimi. Reliable and reasonably priced, great service. Authentically Japanese. Regularly visit and am..."

Marie

"A small sushi/grocery shop combined located in Fitzroy.The place looks ordinary and nothing fancy but don't let that fool you the..."

Foodie Guy

"We are so lucky here to have an amazing selection of fine cuisines. One of the best sushis I have had (that are also affordable) is from Hinoki. We..."

Occasionalist

"Great sashimi and sushi located at Collingwood area. Take the tram 86 from Swanston St to come to this little gem. It sells all Jap products and..."

Ling Yap

"I really like the concept of a place to eat and shop and it's becoming more common in Melbourne. Quality sushi and made fresh. The grocery store has..."

SushiSushi

"When you visit here be ready to compete for the small window seating area, spots go like hot cakes. They do pack all orders in takeaway packaging..."

Soleil

"So basically its a japanese supermarket with take away sushi based on order, and they have very limited seating (we sat infront of the cash register,..."

MF

"Literally the best sushi you can get that is affordable. Really great environment on the inside as well. Highly recommended :)Try also the..."

Robert Guo

"Probably the best sushi I've had. Salmon was incredibly fresh, I will return for sashimi next time.The fusion of flavours was good too,..."

Chardos

"Not a sashimi lover here but my partner is, go here if you love sashimi! I also love how they have a mini Japanese supermarket inside that you can..."

Melbourneats

"Best takeaway sushi in Melbourne, hands down. So fresh and delicious, they make it to order. Their sashimi cutting skills are next level...."

Giselle Levens

"This sushi place/grocery will satisfy your sushi craving. Order a little set (everything was good but the seared salmon was definitely the highlight..."

3Tran

"Hinoki Japanese Pantry is both a shop and a sushi restaurant. To guaranteed freshness, the sushi here is made to order. The food was terrific, and of..."

Big Belly Full

"Such a cute concept. Been wanting to go here for a while and I'm so glad I finally found the time to. Everything is made fresh on the spot and its..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"Cool fushion of a grocery store and a sushi place. Here we ordered a huge dish of various sliced sushi rolls. The ingredients are definitelyvery..."

Luke And Hannah

"Always providing fresh and delicious sushi.The staff are friendly and helpful, and they also have a goos range of japanese grocery items...."

Peony

"My new favourite sushi! Went here with a friend for lunch, our orders were made fresh to order and we were both blown away by how good the sushi..."

Maddy Cheetham

"One of the best sushi places around, fresh quality ingredients, friendly staff and the prices are very good. As a bonus you can shop for all your..."

R.M INC

"Fantastic fresh sushi. Made to order. Great for lunch or a platter when entertaining friends. Once you come here there is no turning back- I'll never..."

FoodN

"One of the top sushi places in Melbourne is over at Hinoki pantry in Collingwood and after being myself, I can definitely agree. From the front..."

Donutsam

"great sushi and sashimi, wonderful selection that is very authentic, very polite and smiley service. anything there screams quality and taste...."

Valina Whites

"Came here at 11am when the doors opened to avoid the queue and get seats for a good lunch, and we was not disappointed. There was an unintentional..."

Sherena Ng

"The sushi are super kawaii and delicious!! Abit exxy for a plate and might not be enough to fill your stomach but i guess you're paying for the..."

Date With Beneva

"I ran about 3km from city to Hinoki just because the review I saw on zamato and it didn't disappoint me!At the first Glance I entered in,this..."

Chenxu Chai

"Best sushi place I've been to in Melbourne so far! Quality of fish is fantastic, there's no aftertaste like other places I've been too. Very..."

Judy

"Great sushi and all the ingredients are very fresh. I'm very impressed by the sushi has wasabi inside which it is doing in a pretty traditional way...."

Catlady

"Read about Hinoki through the Postcards show and I was itching to discover this jap food store with a built in sushi bar. Oh my their sushi menu is..."

FoodforThought

"It was the aesthetically pleasing maki that first drew me to Hinoki. In the photographs, it appears as though the maki are overflowing with fish and..."

Prayingmantis88

"After seeing good ratings for this place we made a visit here. Firstly the concept is quite good if having the supermarket and restaurant counter in..."

We.eat.travel.love

"One of the more decent and reliable sushi takeaway places in Melbourne, and priced reasonably.The salmon pieces here are probably one of..."

Yimp

"First of all, I really like the concept of this place. It's a Japanese supermarket/sushi restaurant. Where you can get freshly made sushi rolls and..."

Gabby Webb

"Great fresh sushi and excellent variety. Very limited and casual seating which could be improved to make this a 5/5. A license would be nice to be..."

Frog

"Across my handful of visits to Hinoki Japanese Pantry, the sushi and sashimi has been sensationally fresh and tasty. The larger platters are perfect..."

Theycallmemaggie

"I love Hinoki's simple menu of fresh, made-to-order sushi and the fact that they sell slabs and slabs of sashimi in the pantry. Prices are..."

Kell

"5/5! Need I say more? If I could describe Hinoki in one word:..."

Will Cole

"This place is consistently good. Eclectic collection of Japanese food and beverages. Their sashimi is particularly tasty and fresh. Thank you..."

Kate Grange

"This sushi was faultless and so delicious. I had the seared salmon with toasted sesame sauce and it had a slight charred flavour and lovely nuttiness..."

Andreas

"Hinoki gives you a great selection of delicious high quality sushi traditional and new.The sushi restaurant is attached to a japanese..."

.xLngo

"A friend and I ordered the Large Sushi/Sashimi platter for lunch and left full and contented.Generous portion size comparatively to usual..."

Matthew Tan

"Best sushi I've tasted in long long time!!! So fresh and great flavors. They should defo add soft shell to the menu though enough though it's not so..."

Kesh.d

"Fresh and delicious sushi, I like the different sauces they use on different sushi, very unique.Also bought Kewpie Mayonnaise from their store...."

Nora_wx

"Delicious, generous and beautifully crafted sushi in the heart of Smith St. The little soy sauce sachets surprisingly provided plenty! All made to..."

Milla Vanilla

"I would definitely come back and buy sashimi! Love this cozy and bright pantry. I would never believe that I found this great place for sushi and..."

Rachel Zhou

"I am of the opinion that sushi shops that focus on takeaways don't normally serve great sushi. Hinoki dispelled that notion. Absolutely loved every..."

Eric T

"I love Hinoki Japanese Pantry, great varieties of fresh authentic sushi, sashimi. Prices are reasonable for the great quality. Can also shop for your..."

Juve FoodNation

"Love this place. The maki mix is made fresh and the spring onion inside provides a healthy surprise of flavour and is quite filling. Highly..."

Mich.f

"Sashimi is excellent. Takes a few minutes to prepare but worth the wait! Delicate flavours, good sized portion provided with a full-strength..."

Kemal Ajay

"This place is more like a grocery store than a restaurant and is probably more suited for takeaway. Seating is limited but it was not hard to get a..."

Sasha19

"Hinoki is a lovely Japanese grocery store in the middle of Fitzroy that also serves a variety of fresh sushi from their sushi bar. With a spacious..."

Melbourne Culinary

"One of the most authentic Japanese Sushi places I've found in Melbourne as of yet.With a large range of Sushi, Sashimi and even Sake!..."

MSY123

"Super fresh sushi. Hinoki love what they do and what they do, sushi, they do well. This is more of a Japanese grocery store with a small sushi bar to..."

Andrew Kelly

"After savoring sushi this good it's hard to go back to the ordinary. I believe this is run by the same people as Suzuran in Camberwell, which means..."

J0yy173

"By far the BEST SUSHI IN TOWN!! I live so far I rarely get to go to this side of town so I don't get to eat at this sushi place often. The sushi is..."

Kat_Eats_Mel

"DO: Anything. We got the platters. The grilled items and sushi/sashimi combo didn't disappoint. DON'T: Just order takeout like we did. A..."

David Food Leasing

"I've been meaning to check this place out for ages, but never had the time. I think I'll start making more time, I mean, what's not to love, proper..."

DumplingDoll

"Love this little place - fresh sashimi and sushi made while you shop for authentic Japanese groceries. I always have to make a stop if I'm in the..."

Mel

"There hasnt been any badly made sushi during the many times we have come here.Unlike some places that give you lots of rice and thin..."

TY

"This place is expletive inducing and superlatively good. The sushi here makes you understand why an entire culture eats it. The price is very fair..."

6ixty

"Melbourne doesn't lack any places where you can find sushi. If you want some of the better sushi I suggest Hinoki. It's hard to pin point why the..."

Chips&Sauce

"one of the best authentic sushi places I've been to. Sushi made to order and sashi is fresh and odourless. The sashimi melts in your mouth, the..."

Cookielessvee

"You don't often see salmon aburi on menus, so when I saw it at Hinoki I ordered it pronto (along with the spicy tuna maki). It was around a 20min..."

Fatcat

"Been here twice now. First time I came here I ordered quite a bit of sushi/sashimi and found it to be amazing!!! So I ordered some more for my..."

Nancy Du

"Nice sushi and true blue jap sushi chef. Limited seatings but you won't expect too much from the ambiance given it is a grocery shop in..."

Phil Chan

"Best Shushi 👍👍👍 . I don't mind going there every week . Everything is fresh and consistent every time we go there. Good service & friendly..."

JO

"Place is really unique, with its own mini Japanese grocery store. Sushi and sashimi was fresh. Would definitely be back to try other menu items...."

Tania

"After finding out Hinoki currently had Uni (Sea Urchin) we set out to go get some. Ordered the Large Platter which was $52 plus the only remaining..."

Priscilla Chao Sok

"Perfect place to buy sushi and sashimi platters for takeaway!!! Tried a few times and the quality was quite good. Service is always friendly and..."

MF

"Have had salmon and tuna sashimi. Both well made, rice at a nice temperature instead of being cold like at most places, and well seasoned, not overly..."

Ange

"Fantastic, clean, helpful and covers an awesome range. Just wish the sweets side was better represented and there was a few more fresh and frozen..."

Stephen Raphael

"Never eat sushi in Melbourne, except Hinoki & Suzuran in Camberwell. This place serves super fresh sushi and Californian rolls. You may have to wait..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Nothing I can say that hasn't been said before. Closest thing to Japanese quality sushi that I have had in Melbourne. I would recommend bypassing the..."

JME

"fantastic sushi, Nigiri and other Japanese delicacy. The place is not run by Chinese which means you're getting the real deal, fresh and prepared..."

Mr MM Smith

"While the selection of seafood for the sushi and sashimi here is standard for Melbourne, there is a huge range of combinations for bento and..."

Julycheee

"WHAT? A Minimart cum Sushi Bar?Not just at Woolworths Supermarkets .... Found this place by accident, not too sure what it is..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"So envious of those who live close to Hinoki. The quality and taste of the sushi is a distance worth traveling for. Service is friendly..."

Robin Sparkles

"This place is awesome!! It has the best variety takeaway authentic sushi options. I was so impressed they had natto rolls which I have never had here..."

Big Eyes For A Big Tummy

"Hinoki has been our go-to for take away sushi since its day one. Although it is for take away, most of items on menu are only prepared to order...."

One Piggy & A Bear

"I don't often get sushi and sashimi as takeaway to eat at home or picnic. Simply because I think it should be eaten fresh and not have the risk of..."

Hungry Panda

"I love the grocery store, and the fish is of high quality, but I'm not a huge fan of the way they do their rice, or the raw onion mix they use in..."

Gotham

"Absolutely marvelous. Although situated in a hipster popular zone to which such phenomenal sashimi would not appreciated, Hinoki delivers a cuisine..."

POC

"absolutely lovin this...a supermarket and a sushi bar all in one. how great is that. sushi is great, will always highly recommend the nigiri sushi...."

Dcee

"Everything is fresh and delicious! Aburi salmon is a must try. For dessert, you can go to the back of the shop and get some mochi ice cream...."

Florence Renata

"24/2 went here several times again. Today I went to get some typical Japanese candy for an event. Again I was helped by a lovely staff member, and..."

I. D.

"Hinoki is my all-time favorite Japanese. Their sushi is consistently good and fresh. I get the Chirashi every second time I go, it looks and tastes..."

John Smith

"Cheap and delicious 😋 the sushi is authentic & sashimi is fresh. Seating is limited though but most people take away. I'd definitely come back..."

Rachel Chui

"One of the best places to have sushi in Melbourne. Located inside a Japanese grocery store, Hinoki prepares their sushi made-to-order. I had the King..."

Den

"It's really hard to get quality Japanese food with affordable price in Melbourne and this place is absolutely amazing! I shared the platter with a..."

743636806

"This is a fantastic place to get takeaway sushi and sashimi that also has a few seats at the entrance so you can eat in as well. Couple this with the..."

C

"Honoki is a causal Japanese pantry with lovely open and bright architecture and atmosphere. They also have a sushi canteen here where the chefs and..."

Tanya Nguyen

"Little pricey but well worth it. The store was unique as it was a restaurant but with a convenience store in it. Needs more seating but overall was..."

Kbrly

"Love, love, love this place! Seafood is always fresh. Even if it's actually not a typical restaurant, their food is a lot better than..."

Good Food Chaser

"Half sushi bar and half grocery store.. This place is very similar to Suzuran in Camberwell. Amazing quality produced from the sushi bar. Best sushi..."

PiggyCritiques

"Such good quality sashimi! The fish, in particular the salmon, just melts in the mouth, and it's nice to see them preparing it after I ordered so I..."

AH

"High quality sushi roll, fresh ingredients, well presentation, quick and easy, value for money, would go back again. This shop also sells a great..."

Snoopy

"Our order took a little while to prepare but when it was finally ready, everything tasted fresh and was of fantastic quality. The grocery store..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"I'm always on the look out for a good place for Japanese groceries and a good place for sushi. Hinoki Japanese Pantry has both!. I really like the..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"Hinoki Pantry, a little grocery store/ sushi bar on Smith Street, Collingwood is my go-to place for sushi in the inner-north. It's Japanese-run so..."

J-Fo

"Love this place!! They have a selection of sushi packs on display but most go in and make a custom order to take away as there are very limited seats..."

Alvina Chung

"Lots of positive reviews and high rate, decided to try this place, entered to find it's half sushi bar half grocery store. Great selections of..."

Pyro

"Love the sushi here! Great quality, fresh and made to order. The sushi rice has the authentic taste and texture that many places fail to produce, and..."

Kimmy_desu

"Recommended by my Japanese friend, this sushi place offers high quality food and variety of sushi. Price is reasonable. Definitely will be coming..."

Amy

"The restaurant is welcoming with friendly staff that are fast servicing. The sushi was cheap pricing, high in both quality and in quantity. Brilliant..."

George N Mandroulias

"Stumbled across this place after a review in Good Food walked past many times and never thought anything of it. Walked in and was overwhelmed by..."

Scrantic

"Absolutely amazing sushi. I've never been a fan of sushi before going to this place. The sushi is made to order, no old stuff just waiting to be..."

Toby Gall

"Delicious. Best sushi I've had in..."

Bob Guttengarbage

"If you are ever needing beautiful Japanese food or produce in Fitzroy, Hinoki is definitely the place to go. Decked out with a sushi bar and small..."

Kit And Kafoodle

"I have been here so many times, its ridiculous. I count myself a regular customer. They serve delicious sushi and have a lovely staff. California..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Bang for buck, best sushi in..."

Spadian

"My friend mentioned Hinoki Japanese Pantry to me once, but we didn't end up going. So when another friend suggested it again after her graduation, I..."

Beini

"On my search for matcha green tea, I found this quaint little Japenese grocery store in Collingwood. Being relatively close to my placement I popped..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Heavanly. The best sushi this side of Japan. No crispy chicken hand roll here. Order your sushi with the friendly chefs then take a walk around the..."

Kate Grant

"AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!!!!. Amazing sushi + very reasonable price + friendly service = perfect for every..."

Peanut_Girl

"For Sunday lunch today, Steve and I decided to pop into Hinoki on our way back from the supermarket. I also wanted to pick up some green tea and miso..."

Minda Barley

"WOW. AMAZING sushi/sashimi, at very affordable price!i live 40mins away from this gem but i come here atleast once a week!you wont be..."

Lovefood

"Great find. Ate here for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Found the sushi to be fresh and innovative - enjoyed a set with nigiri and salmon aoli..."

Unravelled

"The sushi is fresh and probably some of the best you'll try in Melbourne! The staff are also friendly and willing to help translate Japanese labels..."

Jeanegg

"Beautiful place with amazing sushi and groceries.. Sitting at the window to eat, we felt like an advertisement as people (tried) to walk past but..."

Fresh2D2

"Ordered Futomaki n expecting it to be as good as Suzuran's Futomaki! It had too little unagi ( eel ) n it was blend. My cousin had salmon sushi roll..."

Bluecat

"#1 for Sushi!. I love Hinoki and their helpful staff, I'm here almost every week and they've memorised my order haha. It can get very busy during..."

Fitz09

"Very good. Best sushi in Melbourne, easily. Also sell a good range of Japanese..."

Luke Beaumont

"New Favorite!. My Partner and I love this place. The sushi is always amazing, and we love their sake range too. We live on the other-side of town but..."

Filehere

"The best price for the freshest best sushi in town! This place never..."

YingiYang

"Lovely. Delicious sushi. so fresh and juicy and flavoursome. we got the seared scallop with hollandaise...."

Rachel

"Amazing. Best sushi I have had so far in Melbourne. Prices very reasonable too, esp the seaweed salad. Friendly..."

Sally Tsang

"Best find!. Sushi is delicious, and the pantry is chock full of rare Japanese..."

Tales Of Fika

"Fresh sushi, great Japanese grocery. Came across this place wandering up Smith Street. Took a browse around the Japanese groceries but they have a..."

Ronin47

"Well worth a visit. The sushi chefs take your order and make it while you wait (though they do have some pre-made stuff too). Then you have to take..."

Roger Kaputnik

"Such delish sushi rolls. The sushi rolls here are so good, full of flavor and creativity, plus the store which has a real feeling of japan, i would..."

Wen

"Our new favourite sushi place in Melbourne! We usually go to Suzuran for takeaway sushi but Hinoki is much closer to the city and there are a few..."

Miyuki Yagisawa

"Good sushi n very fresh sashimi.. Most stuff r from japan... Favourite grocery..."

Clement Lu

"Of particular note were the spicy tuna and salmon aburi. The spicy tuna had a lovely creamy spicy mayo that was more subtle than other spicy mayos..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Fantastic value, top notch quality sushi, and a Japanese grocery all bundled into..."

The Food Society

"Each maki roll was packed with the most perfect grains of rice - plump and vinegary, hugging fine shreds of carrot and cucumber, and then adorned..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"They serve the best sushi I have eaten in Melbourne, at very good prices considering the freshness of the sashimi. I highly recommend this place to..."

Sheepish

"... But if you aren't up to cooking there are 89 different sushi meals for you to try. Here I had two handrolls at $2.90 and $3.20 each. The rolls..."

Katherine Chiu

"The store is expansive and so sleek - split between the sushi bar and the rest of the store catering to a vast variety of Japanese groceries, liquor..."

Petit Miamx

"Freshly made sushi and sashimi for takeaway only. Also has other Japanese pantry items for sale. Suggest pre-order online or phone (if can get..."

Adrian L

"This was the freshest sushi I’ve had in a long time. The sashimi melted in my mouth, the cuts of fish were perfect, the bite-sized sushi rolls were..."

For the Love of Food

"Beautiful sushi and sashimi fr Hinoki. Placed my order online and it was efficient and very affordable. Satisfied with the quality of food here and..."

Flywith Dinh

"Best place to get your Japanese supplies. Love their kitchenware and their Japanese drinks selection. Got a hibachi there and it’s the best thing..."

W Tay

"Hinoki Pantry is absolutely superb, they have a great range of Japanese products good service and most importantly amazing food. I cant recommend..."

Nick Jackson

"This is a very authentic and very hip Japanese pantry store. They also have very good quality fresh sushi platter takeouts. Couldn't believe how many..."

Eric 唐Tang 劭聿

"Sushi platters are always great at Hinoki. A slight premium but you get some very nice & fresh sushi options. The mix sushi platter is always a..."

D C

"Amazing sushi, top quality, fresh! The supermarket itself has a great selection of japanese..."

Sherry Fang

Shop Ramen

84/100 (1463 ratings)

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"Its the best ramen iv'e ever had ! So delicious and fresh ! The ramen is cheep and crap at most jap restaurants..."

Nick Azidis

"Love love love this place. Consistently delivers fresh, flavourful, interesting, and quick ramen and bun. The milkshakes are delish. (omg the black..."

Masha Ilinova

"OMG amazing Rahmen!! Super tasty broth, noodles perfect and meat delicious. Service is also 100% better than Shuzuku Rahmen who are nothing but rude..."

Alana Rees

"Fantastic. The beef brisket ramen is my favourite meal at the moment. They really know what they're doing..."

Matt Dug Red

"Place where you actually can sit down, relax, enjoying bowl of beautiful broth and homemade..."

Michael Ari Budiman

"Really delicious food, amazing mushrooms in the ramen. I would really like to see them use re-usable chop sticks rather than throw away ones, much..."

Chamomilla Hill

"Great customer service, best cold tofu rice bowl ever. Coming back with the wife this..."

Michael Nguyen

"Omg.. These noodles are the best I've had! Best ramen in town hands..."

Jet Tranter

"stumbled across this place and will definitely be back!! so yum - loved your vegetarian version..."

Anna Pantahos

"What a shack ! Super tasty food, and that neon......"

Tristan Ceddia

"Very tasty, fresh great value for money. Relaxing Atmosphere..."

Carolyn Scutt

"Shoyu..... you rock ! I love this..."

Katrina Van Ree

"Amazing..."

Thorsten van Elten

"The noodles are chewy, soup is not too salty, pork melts in your mouth, oyster mushroom has a tasty buttery taste - basically the whole bowl ramen is..."

Emily

"Best ramen I’ve ever tried!!! Tastes very clean and healthy, not as greasy and fatty as from other ramen places and still full of flavour. Broth..."

Queenie

"On a wet rainy Monday evening, our plans changed suddenly when majority of friends cancelled last minute due to the weather. So my 2 remaining..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Noodles are fabulous and firm, ramen broth is rich and has plenty of flavour. Portions are decent, not overly large though. Dessert was matcha and..."

Swan Li

"I loved shop ramen! It is such a cute place. It’s prices are so reasonable for the quality of food that you are getting there. The service was..."

Tifany_la_gourmande

"Super tasty ramen! The chewy noodles and clean but flavoursome broth were a stand out, but the pork meat was freaking amazing. So tender, smoky and..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"One of the best spots around for vegan ramen. The broth is super creamy thanks to sesame, and features a punch of sourness thanks to marinated..."

Quince And Cheese

"It doesn’t get any better than sitting down to a delicious steaming hot bowl of ramen! This little establishment was small, intimate &..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"One of the best ramen places around Fitzroy if not in Melbourne. While they don't exactly do traditional Japanese ramen (e.g. kimchi found in tantan..."

Ryan Han

"Holy Moly. It was a place of dreams even when I first heard about it. **Paging Dr. Phil** I’ve found my new crack-cocaine!!! Seriously, do I..."

Dean Footy

"I got the pork ramen with the yuzu oil added, which was a nice touch. The food was tasty, service was quick, bill was cheap, great experience..."

GB

"The ramen here is really delicious but the wait times are always crazy long . As the restaurant is very small you have to wait awhile to get seated..."

Vivian

"Exited they had yuzu ramen. This place is not quite Tokyo's Afuri but brings back fond memories. The yuzu cocktail is a great pairing. Nice to see..."

Jeremy P.O

"Delicious bowl of ramen. Loved the broth. Only reservation was the seating allocated -in the doorway on a freezing cold Melbourne day when..."

Latitudes

"Pork belly ramen... what more can I say. Easily hands down the best ramen in Melbourne. I only wish that they would bring back the recipe from 2017...."

Jennie Cullen

"Great chicken ramen, the broth was delicious and it made me feel better since I was down with a cold. Overall, I enjoyed it even though it isn’t..."

Syahirah Halim

"Wow now this is the best Ramen 🍜 I’ve eaten in a very long time. I think the key is that it’s not too salty. But still incredibly tasty. The..."

Me

"This place is quite small and serves a 'hip' version of ramen as opposed to the traditional type. I sat on a communal table, giving me this..."

Celia

"After living in Japan, finding great ramen in Melbourne is harder than you would think. Shop Ramen wins on multiple levels. Broth=win, meat=win,..."

Ramen_Girl

"I had lunch here and OMGosh haha this place is amazing. I had some of the best ramen in a very very long time.This place is small and busy,..."

Timinmelbourne

"Todays weather had me on the hunt for some ramen, Shop Ramen was an excellent choice after a google search. We were seated on a communal..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Walked passed this shop around dinner time and decided to give it a go. Very friendly staffs. This restaurant offers ramen with a slight western..."

A Black Sheep

"Shop Ramen in Fitzroy is an absolutely delicious morsel of a restaurant on Smith St! Just effortlessly serving up hot bowls of amazing ramen and..."

Yorkstergram

"Melbourne's winter is designed to let us try all different ramen soups... Friday was extremely miserable, cold, windy and wet, perfect day for ramen...."

Eating Away Melbourne

"I appreciate the value of a small menu. Shop Ramen has done this well. We had steam buns which were delicious followed by the pork ramen and tofu..."

Mei

"This was a pretty tasty Ramen. The venue is nice too and they seem to have an interesting menu worth exploring further. This would be a good choice..."

Melbourne Epicure

"I went early so got a table quickly; I live nearby, drive past often and have seen the queues out the front frequently. Being a bit of a..."

Alan Tse

"The ramen has a Aussie twist to it and serve using local ingredients. They make their own noodle which has some bite (love it). I got the chicken..."

50% Coffee 50% Food

"Food was delicious ! I had the bao and one ramen bowl and it was delicious. Wish the menu was bigger!!! Venue is very cool and well designed in a..."

Eza Piyasena

"Shop ramen is a very hipster and cosy restaurant. It is not your typical bowl of ramen but it is full of flavour and delicious! Hits the spot every..."

Jiji

"Great vegan ramen. Rich, hearty broth that tastes like it includes A Lot of ingredients and has taken A Long time to cook. Excellent Umami factor..."

Chela

"Well, I got it!! I finally got a seat at the famous Shop Ramen. Was it worth it? Who can tell, but it felt like an accomplishment. I liked..."

Iris Myandowski

"I absolutely love the ramen here. I ordered the pork belly ramen for lunch and was satisfied. The noodles were springy and the texture was perfect...."

Hangry Horace

"A good balance of Japanese and hipster Fitzroy. Menu is limited and very simple, which allows all dishes to be spot on! The bao is really soft and..."

Mia Tua

"Authentic Japanese? Not really.Does that bother me? Absolutely not!This place is packed with favours!! The fusion style breaks away..."

Lancelthebard

"Tried this place again after several years. I must admit that I enjoyed it a lot more this time than my previous experience. Between my friend and I..."

Rebekah Jade Culhane

"First time at shop ramen on Tuesday night and was really REALLY good!!! I would love to give 5 stars but while we were waiting outside I gently asked..."

Carmy

"Absolutely loved this place! Perfect Melbourne winter eats! Be prepared to wait awhile or if you don't mind braving the cold weather than you'll get..."

Melissarigos

"Tofu ramen and the beef brisket bun are some of the best dishes in Melbourne. Highly recommend. Staff are great too! And a cool style to the little..."

Jesse Hirsch

"There is nothing more satisfying in winter than a big bowl of warming soup. My favourite in the form of a flavoursome full bodied Japanese..."

Pass The Plate

"Besides waiting out in the cold, you have to put your name down on the clip board and wait for a table. Nice little place with friendly staff...."

Andy

"Wouldn't call it your traditional ramen but it was enough to satisfy our ramen craving on a Fri night. Really simple menu. Baos were delicious and..."

Nannoo

"First time ramen so not sure what to expect. I'm vegetarian so skeptical..the tofu bun was delicious, yummy hoisin sauce. The ramen was nice but..."

Mads Stevens

"Shop Ramen is a tiny but intimate ramen kitchen, nestled in amongst busy Smith Street. It gets pretty busy, so expect to put down a name and wait a..."

Clarissa Whitehead

"Shop Ramen definitely had a mega twist on your normal ramen and I can't deny that I loved it. I loved the hip-cool atmosphere of the restaurant and..."

Nibble And Wander

"Very nice Ramen shop. Have been here several times by myself and with friends, always lovely experience. Love their Pork Belly Bao and Beef Brisket..."

Olivia Xiao

"Solid birthday lunch feed on a cold Monday. Doing the basics well on the Pork Belly ramen and washed down well with a Matcha/Apple drink combo...."

Mic

"We experienced friendly attentive staff. Dining early we didn't have to wait for our table. Delicious ramen loved the stock & perfectly cooked..."

Sharonb1966

" I have been an occasional take away-er of this joint. Love the Pork belly buns so tasty and juicy. Their Sho-Yu ramen can be Fantastic but once or..."

Mr. Food Lover Guy❤️

"Pretty good ramen here last night. Consensus at the table was that the noodles were cooked well and the broth was pretty tasty. There was also a..."

Yume Yume

"Shop Ramen, where modern Ramen mets old school rap tunes on Smith St. I'm a stickler for traditional Japanese but Shop Ramen is an exception. Amazing..."

Marie

"Ramen – but not quite as you know it. Taking a much more contemporary take and targeting a hip, young crowd Shop Ramen adds a little something..."

Donutsam

"Amazing place! Went here twice for ramen and the rice bowls! I ordered the Beef Rice bowl and my partner ordered the Cape Grim Beef Brisket ramen..."

A Taste Of Food

"While there can be a long wait for tables it's pretty worth it. You're not going to get the most authentic ramen but the dishes they serve are..."

Roxanne Griffiths

"Buns, ramen and pie - what's not to love?!All three staples of this menu I absolutely love. The buns are divine (brisket and pork belly)...."

Pitted4Lyf

"Addictive ramen in a great casual environment. The broth isn't nearly as good as you get in Japan but the bowls are full of non-traditional..."

Lydia Brownson

"Pretty good vegan ramen, I really liked the broth. But it would have been better with seaweed and bamboo and if the mushrooms were hot and if they..."

Kim

"(English Reviews Below)Pork belly ramen:..."

JZY

"The current political climate is as good an excuse of any for not getting out of bed, but huddling under the covers worrying about..."

Alex Campbell

"Wow! What a fabulous place! Amazing bao, delicious ramen and lovely staff. The beef bao is just incredible and we also tried the peanutbutter and..."

Joey_kate83

"Saw shop ramen on the urbanlist ramen places in Melb to try so off hubby and I went to explore!! Located on smith st just before Johnston street - my..."

SueyLuey

"Not your traditional ramen but still absolutely delicious! We can't go past this place without eating there when we're on Smith Street. Service is..."

Kasi Metcalfe

"Had ramen for the first time in my life. We had a bun with beef which was tiny but nice. Then tried the ramen with pork belly and the one with beef..."

I. D.

"I stopped coming here for about 12 months and have recently come back to eat here again.They have stepped up their game..."

James McDermott

"$8 caramel coconut shake, great flavour, coconut not too overpowering. $16 pork ramen, shoyu base quite salty, tasty pork belly. Above average price..."

Affogato Addiction

"Went for dinner after another fun day in Melbourne. BBQ Chicken Ramen was freaking outstanding. So much flavor in the broth, chicken was..."

Davie 'G' Gorham

"This place is awesome. Even though you sit shoulder to shoulder with people the ambience is perfect. Lighting, decor and everything is really..."

Amd

"Absolutely delicious ramen! The set-up of the shop is simple and cosy, no-frills, which is perfect for sitting down with a hot bowl of ramen. I..."

Sammi C

"Had the pork belly ramen. Loved the pork belly, the noodle and the mushrooms. However the broth was too salty and the char from the pork..."

Jonathan Loo

"I love the baos here! The store is slick and simple and the customer service is very good. I highly recommend the Pork belly and smoked tofu..."

Sweetandyummie

"Unbelievable ramen. Having been to Japan and eaten a lot of ramen. I have traveled across metro Melbourne in search of the perfect ramen. This little..."

Bigdoggeats

"Interesting flavours, definitely a deviation from traditional ramen. Very filling but slight overpriced. The fresh noodles are very nice. A nice..."

Clever Cheeks

"These are some of the most well composed noodle dishes I've had in my life. You can taste that every single ingredient is given attention. Would..."

Fredrik Persen Fostvedt

"Was really looking forward to eating here as we drive past this sign regularly; the one with the sign that says, ramen, buns and pies and have often..."

Honeylishuss

"Nestled along Smith Street, Shop Ramen is a cute little shop with limited seating. A simple one page menu consisting of buns, ramen and brown rice..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Really tasty ramen! We got the bbq chicken and the beef brisket flavours. Both were super yummy, not meats were juicy and soft, melt in your mouth,..."

Dominique K

"A rad little ramen house tucked crammed into a small store on Smith St. With a nice open, simplistic and clean decor it is inviting and rather chill..."

Cafe Condiments (Justin)

"A great little ramen restaurant buzzing on a Tuesday night , wholesome food big serves and yummy sake and watermelon shochu drinks. A little sparse..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Went to shopping at Smith St and walk past this little ramen shop. A small little cute place with full of peoples!! We can see the kitchen from the..."

Melbourne Vegetarian

"The gf and I were at odds as to what eat tonight, but finally decided to hit up a place we'd already had several enjoyable meals at over the last..."

Matthew Cork

"Absolutely low key restaurant. Affordable and the ramen... You don't mess with those ramen alright? It's really tasty. I love it as they are not that..."

Marietta

"This place is nice, but they really skimp on the meat. I was recommended the chicken ramen and whilst the flavours were all there, only about two..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Fun times both day and night. Everything is really nicely presented and well made. A cool vibe without being too much and the ramen is damn..."

Marc Wise

"Consistency! Been going here for 2 years and despite a change in staff from time to time the food here is 100% quality. Best Ramen in..."

Bobby Rayburn

"The buns are tasty! The tofu ramen is thick and more interesting than a lot of vege ramen I've had in Mebourne. It's not a traditional Japanese ramen..."

Brodie

"Great staff here. Menu looked incredible! Bbq chicken ramen includes burnt cabbage, corn (tastes fresh and delicious!) and bbqd chicken plus..."

Danielle Wilson

"Nice place to eat. I especially loved the pork buns. The chicken ramen was very tasty and the portion size was plentiful. I recommend eating here if..."

Samuel Ryan

"So I finally got myself to Shop Ramen on Smith Street in Collingwood and after hearing great things for ages, I wasn't disappointed. Along with a..."

Snow Crab Nebula

"My work friend J has been banging on about Shop Ramen for ages. I always trust her recommendations, so we paid it a visit for dinner last week. I..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"Super tender pork belly and complex, fatty broth with excellent mouthfeel. Just what we needed- visiting Melbourne on a budget with a lot of walking-..."

Frances Hope

"My first Ramen experience, wow ! I had the BBQ Chicken for lunch, really enjoyable meal with friendly staff, look forward to our next..."

BK SouthOz

"I ate here last night and firstly must say that the bao or 'buns' as they label it on the menu are delightful. Braised beef bun would have had to be..."

Petitefat

"I'm quite strict with my ramen and I have to admit this place have one of the best ramen I've ever ate.The BBQ chicken ramen is now one of my..."

CBF Glutton

"Located along 329 Smith Street Collingwood is Shop Ramen. From the Street side, you’ll note that neon signage and its a fairly appealing and simple..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Located along 329 Smith Street Collingwood is Shop Ramen. From the Street side, you’ll note that neon signage and its a fairly appealing and simple..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Omg the roast chicken ramen. Soo good...."

Adrian Auld

"Best vegetarian ramen... ever?!. It's not authentic but it is delicious. If I had my way there would be more veg in it, and half an egg is so stingy...."

Fiona

"Top Ramen. Been a while since my last visit, and was was craving it. Did not disappoint. Cheesy brisket ramen and a pork belly bun 'pillow', craving..."

Kobi Ruzicka

"One look at the menu and I started smirking. The Shoyu Ramen is cooked in chicken broth, the Tan Tan Ramen is not your traditional Chinese minced..."

Mr Wang

"Super Tasty. I don't whether people say it's fusion or not really Japanese ramen all I care about is whether it's good or not. IT'S F*%#ING..."

KC

"Inventive. Delicious pork belly/ beef brisket buns and tasty (unique - non traditional) ramen with a rich broth and silky noodles. This place has a..."

Nicole Raynal

"Authentic ramen....which doesn't loose anything as a takeaway. This place is fantastic.....small, personal, and the limited menu is done extremely..."

Foodiems

"Very very tasty. Sooooo tasty. Service was good, although a little distant. But I was there to eat tasty ramen and tasty ramen I..."

Turkey Mess

"Very tasty Ramen. I ordered the BBQ Chicken Miso Ramen and was not disappointed. Very tasty broth with a depth of flavour, the piece of chicken in..."

Alsatian

"Nice rich broth and hand made noodles!Probably one of the best Ramen places in Melbourne so far.The garlic bomb was a bit over powering,..."

Josh C

"Great little place. Have been a couple of times, both times I have ordered the beef ramen. really delicious, great fusion flavours. Nice friendly..."

James Jameson

"Great food great beats. Thsi place is great. No it's not the most authentic ramen shop but that's what makes it great. Nice little fitout, great..."

Lisa

"Absolutely delicious. Homemade noodles to die for- soft, tasty and well seasoned with a light soy flavour, yum!Garlic bomb not for all, I think..."

Nomnomgirl

"Could be amazing. Went to Shop Ramen last Friday and had to wait 15 minutes for a table for two which was fine as the staff were very friendly and..."

Michael

"Interesting & delicious spin on ramen here. Very filling and well priced. The shop is small so it's not ideal for large groups. We had a table of 5..."

Wonderfull

"Wow I just had the best Shoyu ramen soup from here. I walked in with my guard up a little because of everyone's skepticism about a new, trendy bunch..."

Hula Jarmusch

"Delicious shoyu ramen for me and scrumptious vegetarian ramen for hubby. Broth was super tasty and noodles perfect. Two thumbs up - we'll be..."

Teenz84

"Great ramen!. Handmade noodles is always great. Pork Belly was pan fried nicely. Great! Probably my favourite ramen in Melbourne!..."

Jonathan Ong

"Had the pork belly ramen, the meat was SO tender, the ingredients were super fresh. My friend had the beef and hers was also amazing. I will be going..."

Sin Jeryl Sewell

"Really good!. I've been here a couple of times and I reallllly like it. I spent a year in Japan and ate a ton of ramen there, and I thought this..."

S.N.

"Worth a visit!. Have to try the brisket Ramen, it is amazing! Pork buns delicious also. Hand made noodles... say no..."

Uberbuber

"Hobby ramen. This place is strange. Ingredients:-take staff with attitude and a decided lack of warmth-give someone a pasta machine and..."

Fifi

"So so good. Great place! Fantastic food, great to do things with your own style and..."

Yvonne

"I had the Dan ramen and It was super tasty, just what I wanted, nothing to complex in flavours. Although my friend had the vegetarian option and it..."

Catamine

"In this city, we are so spoilt for choice when it comes to food. This ramen, for lack of a better word... Was..."

Stone_chamber

"Rocking Ramen. Went here for dinner on a Thursday night and this place was pumping. We tried the Dan Dan ramen and salted caramel milkshake which was..."

Aurore

"Really interesting twist on a Japanese staple. It's not traditional but it's very flavoursome and you won't leave hungry. Great..."

Stuart

"Fantastic Noodles. Looking for a simple night out with friends this spot is great. It's communal table and uncomplicated menu allows you enjoy the..."

Marie Kellett

"Fresh,fresh, fresh. I loved this place, everything was freshly hand made and really healthy. I was able to order a gluten free option from the menu..."

Kathyp

"I have been anticipating shop ramen for some time having missed out on their pop up shop days last year and I have to say I loved it! The menu is..."

A-Serf-in-perf

"So excited when this place opened up round the corner as we tried and failed to visit their pop up shop. Visited last night and really liked it! I..."

Coco Puff

"We both absolutely loved the noodles- they were clearly fresh and maintained the perfect amount of bite…I would love to have these in a noodle dish..."

Boy Meets Girl Meets Food

"One of the best Ramen places in Melbourne, in my opinion. Broth richness was just right and both the vegetables and protein were super flavourful. ..."

Marta Tesoro

"Nice little ramen place that serves bao, ramen and a few cold dishes. We ordered the Shoyu, Shio and Tan Tan Men ramen. Although the broth in the..."

jayjaytruviews

"Excellent food, service and experience. Had the shoyu ramen and was great value for money. The pork belly cuts was generous, with two large thick..."

S C

"Excellent ramen. Incredibly rich broth, good noodles and some of the best chashu pork I've ever had. I was a bit disappointed when I requested a few..."

Kit Williams

"This place has been a staple for a long time. Consistently good ramen and now they serve sake!! Good vegetarian options..."

Timinmelbourne

"My first try this ramen and I really love it. Soup is so tasty and clear. Best ramen in Melbourne for sure. Highly..."

Wander Wider

"Came all the way across town to eat this noodly goodness 😋 well worth it, those who rated this a 1 star really are as salty as they claim the..."

Skye Cox

"Giving it a 5-er for the vibe more than the food. I mean the food was still great though. The optional yuzu oil in the ramen is kinda interesting...."

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