Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

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Hanabishi Japanese Restaurant

"Had the Hanabishi course for 2.Sashimi was fresh and the sampler of all appetizer were all yummy in their own special way.The salt..."

Aidan Leung

"We ordered agedashi tofu for starter - it melts in your mouth! For mains, we got a lunch box and a rice dish. And or course, you have to order the..."

Srslyfoods

"Excellent dinner in Hanabishi. We started with fresh sashimi which is in beautiful presentation. And the sukiyaki was absolutely delicious with fresh..."

Kikfoodlover

"Hanabishi is a semi upscale dining experience, good for business lunches and the like. It's not super "authentic" Japanese by my understanding, but..."

Quince And Cheese

"Simply sublime, with some of the dishes even better than in Japan. The stand out dishes were the agedashi tofu, the udon noodle soup and spicy tuna..."

MelbourneMiss

"Peaceful calm Japanese place. Loved it. Sushi was absolutely delicious . I also ordered miso cod and scampi tempura . Just waiting for that to..."

Epicurusfoodie

"Fabulous Japanese food. Fresh sashimi and the tempura was crispy but not oily. I especially enjoyed the fresh wasabi and ginger. I will definitely..."

Karina J

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Abby Jiang

"A client took as here for lunch and I ordered the sushi and chicken bento box. Very delicious!! Everything was very fresh and full of flavour. It was..."

Daniel

"Good ambience with friendly and attentive wait staff. More importantly, food is tasty and well presented. Strongly recommend you to bring your..."

EE

"We found this restaurant after the Korean bbq a few doors down had a long wait, and it was meant to be.We went with a set menu $130 per..."

Val86

"Has been sometime, since we visited this place. Seems the hands have changed to new chef. Opinions, used to be the old fashioned authentic style, now..."

The Last One Piece

"Absolutely love this place. The food is top notch. The Akio $78 banquet is definitely worth it - good value for what you get!The food is..."

Cathy

"Yes yes yes the food is awesome 😎. I really like this place. The seaweed salad is great. Sashimi is on a bed of ice and lovely. The food is a..."

FoodieGuru_770

"It’s funny, you don’t think high quality and exotic Japanese on King St, do you? You think the complete opposite let’s be honest (nudge nudge,..."

The Dear Luncher

"Everything about this venue is superb- the service, ambience and of course- the food. Attentive service was consistent from the beginning to the end..."

Alison Read

"Had Hana Matsuri lunchbox one afternoon for first time. What a great experience!You could find dishes with different temperatures, tastes..."

SK Wong

"Sushi roll are the best!!!!!!!!! Sashimi are so fresh and black cod fish is a surprise. We also tried unagi don and assorted dessert, but..."

Hahapeanut

"Hanabishi is real japanese fine dining. A very suitable place to go on a date or celebrate something special. It is a low key place but very spacious..."

Taeyeon's Hamster

"ordered hana matsuri for lunch set. very filling. sashimi is good, they are fresh. the chicken teriyaki is flavourful too. tempura is fried..."

Forknifespoon

"Top quality Japanese at the western end of the CBD. Maybe best in the city?? It is on King Street but this is well worth a visit at lunchtime. The..."

Stretts

"I have only come here twice (on special occasions, because it's super exy) but each time has been good! The restaurant is cozy, and we love the..."

Vivian P

"Featured on GoodFood guide and TimeOut, Hanabishi is a premium traditional Japanese restaurant that offers extensive list of seasonal and quality..."

J88

"Came here for dinner. In short, Hanabishi is expensive, decadent, and very good.We had the otoro sashimi, a sashimi/sushi platter, the..."

Tony

"The sashimi lunch set is a must-try. It's beautifully presented and you get a miso soup, side dish of the day (today it was a meatball, and it was..."

Kimmy_desu

"Apart from sushi, I had never had Japanese food before my experience at Hanabishi. As part of a meetup group, 7 of us were treated to a four course..."

Ms V

"Authentic Japanese restaurant in Melbourne.Yes, a little expensive, but it's not just the food but the service, attentiveness, and the overall..."

Inuneko

"Very fresh sashimi! Good food, but on the pricey side - nice for a special occasion! Very attentive service in a clean, modern dining room. Would..."

Munchk1n

"Food is exquisite and incredibly fresh. Staff are really nice and helpful. Though its a lil overpriced ($180 for 2), I think I'd love to come back...."

Leigh

"Loved the sushi and sashimi there, Wagyu hotpot is just okay, nothing much special about it. But the Hanabishi deluxe dessert are so nice, satisfied..."

MC H

"Hanabishi is probably my favourite constructed ‘set’ of Japanese restaurant in..."

Mr Wang

"Could this be one of Melbourne's most underrated Japanese restaurants? In the media and blogosphere, it is often overshadowed by the likes of Kenzan..."

Thevegicurean

"We went to Hanabishi Japanese Restaurant after referring to Urbanspoon in our iPhone application. We like the quality of the sushi they served, fresh..."

Ourfoodtales

"Quality. Extremely high quality food. Worth every mouth..."

MBA Food

"Simple and great. If they claim themself to be one of the best Japanese restaurant in Australia. they have earned it. nothing much to say, but the..."

Daruma

"Nice meal,good wine..."

Melisa

"Great Lunch. I used to go to Hanabishi for dinner until they decided to close on weekends. Lunch menu is excellent for less than AUD25 especially the..."

Ally

"A great Japanese. Food was outstanding. Service and ambiance was unassuming but excellent. Will definitely come again. Miso butter salmon a..."

Buzlightyear

"An ordinary like. I cant say theres anything wrong with hanabishi, the food is good, fresh, the service is nice, but it is kind of place that lacks..."

Wen

"Night out with my son. Went here recently and had a fantastic meal. The tuna, salmon tartare and sashimi was fantastic. The service was excellent..."

Food Choice

"Amazing dining experience!. This place is a bit expensive but definitely worth it! Our group of six came here for a dinner a few weeks ago. The food..."

J-cat

"A taste still in my mouth!. Visited this japanese restaurant, I was very happy with texture of sashimi. It is hard to find taste like this in..."

Scott_giant

"Loved it. I still can't stop thinking about their amazing wagyu carpaccio... and we also had the salt crusted barra... very delicious..."

Lisa McDang

"Beautiful Japanese! Mouth watering sashimi and sensational dessert. Great service...can't wait to..."

Rain

"Authentic Japanese. This restaurant brings reminiscence of my dining experience in Japan. Fresh, delicious, good presentation, friendly Japanese..."

Foodie

"Beautiful food, quiet restaurant and lovely staff. Highly..."

Karma Clarke

"One of the best Japanese restaurants in the city. We ordered Hanabishi course set which cost approximately $120 pp but definitely a worthy one. Foods..."

Ques

"Over priced. Food is fairly decent, but overpriced.highlight of the meal was supposedly the hyped up kurobata pork, but it was overcooked..."

Anthony

"Always serving up fantastic authentic Japanese food! Superb quality. A great place to dine! Definitely recommend..."

Lilmstidy

"One of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. You know this is good, because the Japanese love to go there. The food is always superb...."

Jamie

"Terrffic.. Down the road from Sud. An institution that has not let its game slip.Cracker wine list. Food excellent. Service - lost in..."

KT

"Forget the strippers, this is class. So my dear mother and I, after a hard day's shopping, wander down to this gem in a lackluster street. We wonder,..."

Geelong Diner

"Most underrated Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. Probably one of the most underrated Japanese restaurants in Melbourne - I rate this leagues ahead..."

Omnidragon

"Authentic Japanese. I've been to Hanabishi three times and I have tried as many different dishes as I could on the menu. The sushi rolls are just..."

Jeff

"Have been there several times. sensational Japanese - unmatched in ambience, service and food freshness and..."

CGL1

"Old Stellar. Lunch crowd are mostly corporate clienteles but I still find their Hana Komachi Bento is still one of the very best of all Melbourne..."

Eatoutmonk

"Beautiful Japanese. Fantastic degustation menu that almost moved me to tears. So good. Will give Shoya a run for its money if only the service were..."

Steamrollersam

"The pentagonian toothfish is amazing and rightfully so for this really fatty fish. Others on the menu are your typical Jap fare but the presentation..."

Rachel

"Hanabishi serves authentic Japanese dishes, always with good quality and friendly service. The lunch boxes (shushi, sashimi , tempura) are very good..."

BeeYan & King

"Hanabishi, what a Japanese restaurant. You want your date to smile? This is the place. Price is reasonable, but damn, the food is for Rah!..."

Villie Jo Galang

"Edit 31/12/2021 Thank you and good bye Hanabishi. I'm glad to be able to visit this place one last time before they close permanently. Original: Our..."

F Paul

"Absolutely 💯 Japanese food! Very authentic....the service wasn't very Japanese but its all right. The food was glorious..."

Paula Gonzalez

"This is probably one of the most authentic Japanese food experience you can find in Melbourne. Sadly they are closing down at the end of 2021. So if..."

Edy Lianto

"Peaceful, quality food in a well managed restaurant. Huge menu and wine list to choose from. Friendly attentive staff who are delightful and..."

Booboo Bingbang

"Craving for something different while in lockdown, I chose this Japanese restaurant. If visiting their restaurant, they are found in King St and are..."

Swell Traveller

Cooking Corner

"If you love bao buns, you definitely gotta check out this cute little restaurant! 🙊🍥Dishes:🍲🍟🍔Pork belly bao buns 🥓|..."

Instahungry

"Very quiet restaurant on a Saturday night. We went here using zomato gold. Food here was amazing! It's one of those hidden gems or newer restaurants..."

Food Hunter

"Great restaurant for lunch. My favourite dishes is the Mapo Tofu, Baos and Chilli wontons. I also love coming here with colleagues and grabbing a..."

Kieu Luong

"We ordered a few baos and dumplings and shared most of the food. The chilly wonton is lovely, I enjoyed the tempura fish bao and katsu bao burger...."

Jean Ng

"Decent food at affordable prices. I quite liked the daikon croquettes which were crunchy and paired well with the green chili mayo. The soy braised..."

Daisy

"Delicious Taiwanese style dishes at a great price! Like the decor here - quite chic and cozy. Staff was pretty friendly and service also fairly..."

Kimmy_desu

"Really really nice bao buns in a chilled out comfortable space, the restaurant is very clean and food fresh.My beef noodle soup was full of..."

Nathan Galea

"Delicate, fluffy, high quality baos. I usually dislike bao since I've found it overly doughy and lacking in flavour, but Cooking Corner has changed..."

Daniel

"Good busy venue, sweet and sour pork rice came out quickly 🍛🍛🍛. Beef noodles taste🍜🍜🍜🍜 a lot better and topping up with the..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"this place had great service and delicious food. the szechuan wantons and baos were really well done maybe the wantons could have been a bit..."

AINA GUIDOLIN

"Modern Malaysian restaurant in CBD. Had nice dining experience on Thursday night.- grass fed steak rice ☆☆☆☆Tender steak..."

Chai

"Really good atmosphere and amazing food. The employees are extremely nice and..."

Gigi K

"Cooking corner is literally tucked in the corner of a building and serves some great food. This place is located on little Bourke street and serves..."

Thats My Food

"Went to this smart & chic looking cafe without any expectation. Ordered the $28 steak and rice, waiter didn't ask but somehow was able read my mind..."

Sousuke Higashi

"All of a sudden, I passed by a shop, and immediately there was Asian bread and Fried shrimps, the shrimps were very crisp, and the dumplings were..."

Tian Hu

"I love how this place offers a variety of small dishes. I have had alot of xiao long bao in the past but this place soup dumplings were undeniably..."

Quynh Le

"Really nice new restaurant. It’s kinda japanese style. The price is affordable and service is..."

Claire Zheng

"Went here on a groupon voucher. Great value for money. The food showcased the skill in the kitchen, but could have had more variety of protein -..."

Cam Woolcock

"I really enjoyed this meal. Lots of small dishes to be had. Started with a couple of baos - fried chicken and the panko prawn. I loved the spring..."

Gee

"Who went - 2 food loversAmbience - Pretty full for a weekday dinnerService - 5/5 - Very polite & attentive wait staffOrder -..."

Foodie Ahlawat

"Everything was so good! The braised pork rice and fried chicken bites were my favs. The place is a little hard to find, but it’s right next to the..."

Jiashi Li

"Cute hidden chinese eatery.I really like the ambiance and design of this place, minimalistic and well-kept. The staffs were also really..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"This small casual eats restaurant blew our mind with super tasty food, gorgeous presentation and friendly staff. The Szechuan dumpling:..."

KEL

"Relaxing ambiance with cozy sitting place. Found this nice place through Zomato Gold which offers two for one complimentary food. Pretty good deal..."

Tiffany Lee

"Whether you feel like having a snack or a full meal, Cooking Corner has got you completely covered!FOOD: We ordered a HUGE LOAD of food..."

Jianne Yong

"At first, I wouldn’t know if this place was existed until my friend brought me here. This place has a nice ambiance, cozy and comfortable sitting..."

Hungrytummy

"This place changed their menu since we last came here. But they still have excellent food and great service, would definitely come back here and eat..."

Cytdavid1993

"After visiting Holey Moley down the road we were looking for somewhere for dinner. Totally unplanned and no reservation. We were knocked by one place..."

Nay Nay

"Been to this place quite a few times already and every time has been a great experience! From the friendly staff to the neat modern decor, but best..."

Lisa

"Amazing food, amazing service and consistent quality every time! Have been here three times now and have yet to be disappointed. Easily 5..."

Facebook User

"Food 5/5 ⭐️🐷 The best Taiwanese style braised pork bao in Melbourne. I was told that the chef prepares all the ingredients by hands, from..."

Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻

"Delicious! Omg, the Bao, daaaaamn gurl!! Everything else was so yummy, pop chicken, sweet and sour pork. Fresh, perfect flavours. Do yourself a..."

Jai Luke

"As a vegan it’s often difficult to get a variety of really great food options, and Cooking Corner has so many tasty options! Staff were really..."

AE08

"Found this thru EatClub which offered a 40% discount on the total bill.. we ordered braised pork rice, Dan Dan noodle, fried chicken bite, braised..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"UPDATED: Nov 2019Went to try their prawn bao burger and was definitely a delightful snack! Bao was soft and fluffy, the prawn tempura was nicely..."

Tifa Cheung

"We found this eatery through EatClub App for 40% off. As the name suggests, it’s located just on the corner of Little Bourke and Crombie Lane...."

Stelly

"4.5/5 This is a great Chinese casual restaurant in Little Bourke Street (west end). I really like bao buns so when I heard about this..."

Timinmelbourne

"Such a nice and comfy place. At first we thought the portion’s gonna be small by looking at the price, but the size of their food is actually not..."

Richard Alexander

"This restaurant serves up various Chinese dishes, most of which are classified as Taiwanese. They do various small plates which are ideal for sharing..."

Mustard

"Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: small baos and comfort food *Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the tiny fried..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Wow!! I was so impressed with this place. Chinese tapas done right!! The baos were just perfect and I particularly loved the slight grilled touch...."

Linda

"Beautiful interiors! We had the classic bao and the daikon bao. Both were delicious. Highlight was the fluffy and soft bao. The dessert is a nice..."

Ruby M

"Sooo yummy, big tick from me on staff,food and price! Ordered the Sichuan spicy wonton that were very tasty and just enough of a kick, the classic..."

Bonkers

"I recommend trying the soy braised pork rice! It was really good. The mapo tofu rice was average. The ambience is nice and staffs were very very..."

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"We were on our way out for lunch elsewhere... but couldn’t walk past... this inviting new place has an enticing menu and inviting interior. Two of..."

YummyMummy

"I really enjoyed the experience eating in this place. From the moment taking my order in paper and during the billing.The bun was so nice..."

Rafael Quevedo

"Located in one of the corners of Little Bourke Street, this place is a hidden gem when it comes to Asian food. In here you will find joy, peace and..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"I LOVE THE PLACE, FOOD AND STAFF. Be mindful the soy braised pork rice is quite a small serve hence the price ($9). The eggs in all of the dishes..."

Dominique Nadya

"Authentic flavours, affordable price with generous portion. Nice ambience although when it’s packed with people, it can be a bit noisy. For a..."

Shereen CL Tan

"Delicate, fluffy, high quality baos. I usually dislike bao since I've found it overly doughy and lacking in flavour, but Cooking Corner has changed..."

Daniel Masters

"I would recommend trying the food here. The portions are perfect for sharing and the price doesn’t hurt your wallet. The food itself is delicious,..."

Paul Atoka

"Really cozy place for chit-chat and dining. The food tastes good overall. My recommended dishes are the braised pork belly rice and cumin lamb..."

Arvin Wiyono

"The food is soo good. The fried chicken bites are delicious! The baos are so yummy and fluffy. We tried the pork belly bao, and the grilled pork..."

Tiff C

"Whether you feel like having a snack or a full meal, Cooking Corner has got you completely covered! FOOD: We ordered a HUGE LOAD of food being :-..."

Ji Anne Yong

Hakoya Izakaya

Sushi Sushi Chirnside Park

Coles Casey Central

84/100 (2043 ratings)

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"Definately a great night out, and a different experience..our chef was young and although lovely couldn't understand me. I think it would have been a..."

Jenny Stephens

"What a great place to celebrate a birthday with a group of friends! the food was fantastic!! Staff are so warm and welcoming �� Definitely..."

Cathy Grant

"My husband and I had a great time here. The food was fantastic, best steak, lamb and chicken I've ever had!!! And the fluffy duck cocktails were..."

Sarah Brims

"What a great night.A must do for anyone we totally enjoyed the experience and it was great to interact with others and the chefs. Staff were great..."

John Eccles

"Excellent food, service & grea fun! This is my second time at Ginza & I highly recommend it for..."

Michelle Daniel

"Great food extremely well mannered and efficient staff. Food was to die for and not..."

Terry Black

"Sensational food, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. Thanks for a fantastic night..."

Niki Richardson

"Good food staff were awesome ,we go back again great place to go with a..."

Jason Wright

"Fabulous night great service good wine list . We had a group of 8 . Will be..."

Margaret Pharr

"We loved it the food was delicious even the food we didnt catch lamb cutlets were so yummy will be back for more food..."

Annie Bayley

"Went with a group of workmates and we had a great time. The food was delicious and our chef was very funny; it was a first for many of us so will..."

Vjera Kovacevic

"周一下午2点才到，那时店里还是挺空的，但之前路过晚上几乎人都是满座。我们一共6个人，要了3个set A和3个set..."

Lorna

"My family and I visited Ginza Teppanyaki for my Dad & Cousin's birthday and it was a great experience.Most of the group got set 2, and my..."

Nicole

"A lovely evening, food and service were excellent! The interactive menu was a great experience. I'll definitely be back again with friends and..."

CherylAnn Theseira

"Visited Ginza Teppanyaki on Little Bourke St for a friend's birthday.We're greeted by lovely staff and seated immediately.The menu has..."

Ebony Rose

"I visited Ginza on the spur of the moment for dinner with a friend. I generally love the theatre of teppanyaki but it’s not my favourite style of..."

Good Food Good Mood

"What an awesome experience visiting this place! I’d never done something like this before but it was worth it! I really enjoy the idea of watching..."

Agreekable

"Had a Christmas catch up in the private back room with my extended family. We went for the 59 dollar option. Food was good and the entertainment was..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Have never done Teppanyaki before so not experience preciously but it was absolutely amazing! We last minute found this spot half hr before it closed..."

Kylie

"I've always loved a good teppanyaki, and have been meaning to try Ginza teppanyaki for quite a while. We finally went here for my birthday this year,..."

EatorTreat

"I have been to Ginza teppanyaki more times than I can count- it is by far the best teppanyaki restaurant I have ever come across. The food has..."

Kirralee Davies

"Delicious lunch menu. For only $12.80, I had the salmon bento box. The salmon was grilled to perfection and not overly cooked. The fried rice was not..."

Daniel

"me and my partner decided to treat our selves for our anniversary and go somewhere fancy. let me tell you, this place was AMAZINGhad set 3..."

Karvah McClellan

"First time experiencing teppanyaki and I must say it was a great experience.I like the fact that they have different sets with different..."

Melbourneats

"If you want interaction, games and flames with a side of food then make sure you add this to list of places to try in Melbourne!For our 4..."

The Go Go Mumma

"Excellent service and free food done right in front of you, get involved and play the egg and rice games, a great evening and worth the effort...."

Gavin Gusling

"Great fun, amazing staff, food was delicious, the meat was truly exceptional! Chef was polite and good fun, waitress was attentive, We really enjoyed..."

Ivivan

"Great food and service!! The salmon sashimi and prawns are fresh. The beef is tasty and juicy as well. Thanks for the chief and his..."

Cynthia957405

"We had a lot of fun with a group of friends and chef so much. Friendly staff and service. The restaurant was clean and good organise...."

Piyarat Pinthong

"We love this place we go every couple of months and it's always a good night. Great food and good atmosphere. Top quality meat abs and always walk..."

Melissa Jane Rodger

"Had such a fun night here with two other friends. Food was great and staff were lovely. Our chef at the teppanyaki table was heaps of fun and we..."

Daniel Ridolfi

"Just wandering down Chinatown & attracted by all the laughing, my interstate friend & I wandered in & had the best time ever....great food,..."

Michelle Daniel

"We really enjoyed the atmosphere and food at Ginza! The food was cooked perfectly and depending on the set you get, there is a fair bit of food,..."

Deana Cannatelli

"Went to Ginza with a group of 7 for a girls dinner. 7 fit perfectly on the table. Anymore it may be squashy.Food was delicious. A bit pricey but..."

Danielle Canna

"Had never been to teppanyaki before so I was very impressed with the overall dining experience. Every dish was absolutely outstanding.. I was so..."

Stephanie Papazois

"First time for teppanyaki. Birthday celebration. We covered set menu 1,2 and 3. Food was absolutely tasty. Eye fillet was well cooked. We all enjoyed..."

John

"Absolutely amazing teppanyaki dinner. Pricy but worth the money. The chefs had games to play w customers which made it more interesting. The company..."

Azim Din

"I have a real soft spot for Ginza as it my first Teppanyaki experience a few years ago, but I've continued to go back every now and then without any..."

Jay Contor

"As far as Tuesday nights in Melbourne go, you could do worse than order a 'Set 2' Teppanyaki and share amongst friends!For the Teppanyaki..."

Erin

"Very good food.Good service good fun. Went out for work Christmas party. Enjoyed every bit, especially the scallops. After we finished we..."

Ari Golonek

"This is the first Teppanyaki with a kids menu that I have been to. That in itself appealing for us. But really our chef Mickey was the best we have..."

Nelly

"After disappointment with our usual teppanyaki haunt, we gave this place a go.Service - fast and friendlyChef - Mickey. Pleasant..."

David Lew

"One night after walking around Chinatown and being indecisive about what to eat I remembered this teppanyaki place from the last time we were in..."

PerthFoodieGirls

"My first time experiencing Teppanyaki in Melbourne, very affordable, all the staff were very welcoming and entertaining but most of all the food was..."

Stephanie Lay

"Came here with cousins, they've got great entertainment and games for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Also very nice and polite staff and the foods..."

Shana Lay

"My first time for teppanyaki and I must say, I had a great experience. Not only was the food delicious but the staffs were all so friendly. I would..."

Sophia Lay

"a awesome place to eat, if you want an authentic Japanese experience. the chefs at Ginza really know how to put on a great show. very entertaining,..."

Michael Lay

"its very central and is in the hub of the city and has very refreshing variety food and friendly staff..a very authentic japanese experience and nice..."

Eric Leao

"Had a birthday party there on 22/11 with friends and relations. The food was if excellent quality and the services were of high standard as all..."

Peter Wong

"Probably the most fun I've had eating out in Melbourne! The chefs at Ginza really know how to put on a great show. We went as a group for a Birthday..."

Daniel Smith

"Very affordable teppanyaki. You can get a lot with the set menu for $50. Considering you get entertainment with it. Its worth it I like how they..."

Ket

"I had visited this place along with my wife Prerna Issar Begwani during our visit to Melbourne. We ordered vegetable teppanyaki along with coffee..."

Rohit Begwani

"Loved it Been back a few times now and never disappointed . Very accommodating to kids and toddlers too . Food is delicious and fresh . Highly..."

Jacqui Aldersea

"The food was fantastic! We want as a family group of sixteen people. Two grandparents, four parents and eight children under ten years of age...."

Pauline Koppel

Edenn Eats

"I had my birthday here & I loved it. Everyone who came still say how good a night it was! They gave us all free sake shot on arrival and they catered..."

Emily

"Steak is heaven! !. Steak on fire is perfect *^O^*i luv their bowl catching, food catching, egg mouth shooting LOL this place is fun ... i..."

Itsflorenz

"Cant agree with the previous comments. Have been there severeal times, both lunch and dinner. If my memory's correct, the $16 lunch set only allows..."

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"Couldn't be better Deliciou.... Couldn't be betterDelicious food, amazing service went for a birthday they dresses us up in a kimono and took a..."

Tasha Z

"Good fun restaurant.. The menu here starts with $45 per head, and the most expensive is $125 per head (excluding any drink). Everything is cooked in..."

Peatea16

"Come for the entertainment, not for the food. If you are after a fun dining experience and are game enough to catch the flying crockery you are going..."

McStandard

"Very nice Tepanyaki. 21/5 - went on Groupon voucher, there were 8 of us going so we had a table for ourselves. Food was great, my steak was so..."

Christian Tandjung

"Shoot me! Egg machine gun. We had a fantastic night and they made an extra dessert because it was my birthday! Really great..."

Johnnygu

"Teppanyaki must try!. Only type of place where you'll appreciate food being thrown at you, was a great night of Food and entertainment, our chef was..."

Foodfettish

"Great fun for people who want a playful dining experience! Food was great and the staff quite friendly. I was terrible at catching the egg in my..."

Lellett

"It's fun. Had dinner there last week. Always excellent food (set menu is the best value). Entertaining and excellent..."

Mr Robert

"Great food cooked by funny chef. Must try Prawn, scallop, chicken and MSA4+ eye filet. I really like..."

Sybil

"Best Teppanyaki ever. I've been there several times over the past 15 years and it is always great. The food is awesome especially the chicken and..."

Jodestar

"Thought the food was above averagejust. Enjoyed the show..."

Kieran Hattie

"I loved it! friendly staff and a filling dinner! the experience was..."

Yida

"Great function - thanks Ginza!. We had dinner last Sat Nov 12 - a family group of about 22 to celebrate my 11y.o daughter's confirmation party. We..."

Sands

"Excellent experience. I took a group of students for a school excursion to Ginza, we had the lunch set A, which was more than enough. The food was of..."

Millypilly

"I am not very good to compare the authenticity of the Japanese food. However, the taste was really good with nice favours and was served by smiling..."

Brian Prentice

"Great food and great atmosphere no complaints at all... Would go back again defiantly..."

Yukilala

"Came in on a Saturday night and was very lucky we were able to get a seat. We got the set #2 and the seafood set and both had amazing food. All was..."

Jessica Perrett

"Great experience plus good food. The chef makes it fun as well with the tricks and games he plays with parties on the table. Unless you have big..."

Kyng Star

"Dinner @GinzaTeppanyaki and chose set 2 - the meat eater. We're seated around the grill and our chef is friendly as we watch the preparation of the..."

Shaun D'Monte

"We had a dinner last night with 5 of my friends and it was a amazing experience. Specially staffs are very friendly and professional. I must thanks..."

Safwan Abdul Bary

"Amazing restaurant. Went here for lunch with the family, the kids loved the show and all the games (catching egg in your mouth and catching..."

Tim AU

Sushi Lian

"we ordered their takoyaki, salmon sashimi and unagi don and it was all so yummy! the portion size for the unagi was a bit disappointing as most of it..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"I ordered the Aburi Spicy Salmon Pressed Sushi and Lava Roll and honestly, they are definitely a value for money and delicious! They both are..."

Jianne Yong

"I had a Sushi Combo box with Miso soup today for lunch. I ordered it using MeakPal so got a good deal. The Sushi was prepared nicely and the flavor..."

Thats My Food

"We have ordered the 54 piece platter several times via groupon. Awesome deal and great value of money. We normally send our order via email to Sushi..."

Taeyeon's Hamster

"[Overall Rating: 8.5/10]Interesting flavours and fresh ingredients. What more can you ask for? Definitely one of the best take away platters..."

S Yeoh

"I got the sushi platter off groupon and it was a great deal. Very value for money. The sushi was fresh and made just before your chosen pick up time..."

Eatenbymae

"Ordered a 56 piece platter. Better than expected and everything was made fresh and tasted good. One of the better options for sushi in the city. Have..."

WSW

"Loved it! Ordered a 40 piece platter online (had to do so 24 hours in advance). The chef and owner was there when we picked it up. Came across..."

Mike

"Wow, love tge shusi..Its near by us and fresh sushi. Staff were helpful and always with smile. Good food and good service. Recommended place for..."

Nue Kai

"Just ate at sushi lian. I had the scallop sushi pack and it was pretty damn tasty. I will definitely be back soon. Love this place and recommend...."

Arabian Princess

"I got a sushi platter from Groupon and was very happy with the variety of sushi, the ingredients were very fresh and high quality and the sushi was..."

Bailey Mulholland

"Edit: I have since ordered a few sushi platters from Sushi Lian and they are awesome. Super generous, great value, high quality, and lots..."

Karma Clarke

"Sushi was so fresh with beautiful flavours. Sushi sandwich was so good and very healthy. I especially like the Sashimi platter! It was awesome!..."

Pompomroo

"My no.1 place to go for takeaway in the city. Foods are super delicious and been visiting this place over 2 years but never disappointed. Small and..."

Ji yeon Kim

"All of my family members love sushi and I was looking for good sushi plater for family dinner at home. My friend recommended Sushi-lian So I ordered..."

이코난

"Got some fab platters catered from here and everyone was raving about it!! Cannot begin to describe how fresh, delicious and beautiful presented the..."

Natasha Hemer

"Very yummy sushi. Shame on me that I didn't take a photo of the dishes but I loved the miso soup with the crunchy salmon roll. Everything is prepared..."

Tatiana Barraza Arellano

"Jerry is the owner of this place. This man of few words work long hours and makes great sushi and I do like the crunchy spicy pork rice. Don't worry..."

Kin Kin

"Absolutely delicious and great value. I purchased a 42 piece platter from Groupon. It was tidily packed in 3 containers. There are a variety of..."

Ming

Mensousai Mugen

84/100 (1645 ratings)

"One of the best tsukemens I have had in Melbourne. Noodles done al dente, pork was sliced thinly and sauce was not overly salty. The only thing I was..."

Willtravelforfood17

"I ordered the wafu ramen as well as the goma tsukemen. The wafu ramen was nice and clean compared to the strong in your face flavour that tsukemen..."

Phil Guo

"Great place. Ramen is good, place is cute and one of the most romantic/cozy asian places I’ve find. Yes asian places are normally not..."

Stellios

"Good quality ramen, better than your average chain shop. Japanese staff. Funky interior. Also recommend the skewers,..."

Jess T

"Kiddo told me he dreamt about eating ramen with me in Japan... now I am craving for ramen! Where to go for ramen? For me, I have always love Mugen...."

Piggyeatalot

"@mugenramen -- Tucked away in the little alleys in Melbourne CBD. Had the tapas special which was the wagyu tataki and it was the highlight of the..."

M3lissa____

"Cosy place with mysterious gallery vibes. Great food, really enjoyed the dipping ramen with curry and the..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"We ordered the Maze Ramen, Wagyu Tataki and Agedashi-Tofu. The dry ramen was packed with flavour and with the wagyu, it was the perfect combination...."

Iris

"Such a hidden ramen bar and with the sitting at lower ground, I knew it would be something different. Having the Japanese style menu and the whole..."

KEL

"A cool little spot in a laneway across from Robot bar. Dark interior with anime projected on the walls, definitely slicker than the usual ramen..."

Rebecca

"Almost missed this restaurant, at the end of an alley. Not many seats available, finally got my spots after trying to make a reservation three..."

Cherry Chen

"Good food, nice ambience, cool staff!! Japanese restaurant suggested by a Japanese. Worth a try and I made it twice. Tried Chicken soba on the first..."

Minh

"We stumbled across mugen whilst looking for a pre Saturday night feed. I’m so glad we found it cos it was such a cool spot and the food was great...."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Found out this ramen shop because they are famous with their tsukemen. The broth from this ramen shop isn’t like any others ramen shop. If you like..."

Eatwithbonny

"Been here many times for the last couple of years. I tried few different types of ramen here. I like their tapas as well. Pipi, salmon, fried..."

Priscillia

"Nice dipping ramen (tsukemen) and a variety of sides. Haven't been able to find a tsukemen place in Melbourne just yet (if you're reading this..."

Carissa Lee

"Located flinders lane area , firstly the customer service is good# polite and friendly, secondly the dining atmosphere is great. The food is tasty..."

Pierre Pie

"Delicious hidden gem. Will definitely go back when next in Melbourne. Only misstep, i think i got short changed an egg with my tsukemen. Reasonable..."

Racveq

"Had a delightful time here. The place was cozy and had a nice 'artsy' modern feel to it. Staff were friendly and attentive and service was..."

Anonymous Panda

"food 4/5ambience 4/5service 5/5Intimate underground dining space hidden down a little alleyway near Flinders. I say intimate..."

Kwee

"Delicious ramen soup and excellent service. We love the place. Very recommended to book downstairs. Thanks for the service we will definitely be back..."

Predator

"Food 3/5service 4/5environment 3/5Japanese style dipping ramen. The noodle is nice and rubbery, but the soup is traditional..."

Paul In OZ

"Second time visiting, this time was during lunch and the first thing the waiter will ask you is if you have a reservation. We did score a seat at the..."

Mustard

"Menousai Mugen is in Bligh place just off Flinders Lane. It was a bit hard to find at first but after a few times I found it. It is a small place but..."

Katherine Chiu

"I really like this place! I had the miso ramen and it was very nice, I especially enjoyed the noodles and the broth. I also had the gyoza and the..."

Sarah

"The service was pretty good and the place had a nice welcoming vibe however the restaurant is quite small, located in one of the many intricate..."

H&M Eats

"The ramen was delicious and the staff was friendly and nice. Me and my friends really like to come here to have dinner together. The place is quiet..."

Pinky Chung

"Ambience : 4 (A cozy little join you can enjoy with a small group. Downstairs there is a projector which was showing a Japanese movie with the..."

Sankar

"Upon arrival, the staff met us at the door and took us straight to our table. We were really well looked after being shown how to eat the ‘dipping..."

Pattie Mac

"Rating: 3.5 We were glad to have booked this chill ramen spot for the night out in the cool contemporary Bligh Place. We were walked to our..."

Munching With Mel

"Ordered the gyoza, the chicken nan-ban and the miso and wafu ramen. Obviously we came here for the ramen and it was lovely but the starters were a..."

Kevin

"This ramen bar down bligh street is one of my faves. Mensousai Mugen do noodles the way I remember them in Japan. They are fresh and handmade and..."

Olive Sundays

"Enjoyed this place very much. Lovely space, lovely food and lovely service. Simple, refined and perfectionistic. A good range of hot and cold ramen..."

Linda

"Ordered:Wagyu tataki: Seared wagyu served with Yuzu mashed potatoes, spring onions and ponzu sauce ($19.00)🍲Miso Ramen: Special house..."

Jasmine

"The place to go for dipping ramen. Very good homemade noodles, the dipping sauce is thick and nice. One of the closest ramen you could other then..."

Alvin Wong

"The services are pretty good, and one thing to note is that here is quite small as in store space wise, so either book early or come over at non-peak..."

Kris Lyt

"A vary cute place hiding in a small lane in the city. The ramen there tastes alright but not surprising. The service is good though. Next time I’ll..."

SSSangria

"Hidden ramen spot near Flinders known for their tsukemen or dipping ramen! The place is quite small with a ground floor and basement but we were able..."

Heidi

"Sad that Mugen isn't in a better spot because I would definitely be going here a lot more often. Their hamburger steak was just amazing and I really..."

The Food Book

"My friend brought me here some time ago and I’m grateful... The ramen and broth are served separately. Then, you dip the ramen into the rich broth..."

Bear Noms

"This venue is absolutely stunning and the staff is beyond friendly and inviting. Were very helpful with the menu and the food is amazingly tasty...."

Natasha Sonsini

"My friend took me to this hidden gem and I was not disappointed. Ramen was nice, soup has really beautiful flavour and the dessert is yummy! Will..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Such a great Ramen Bar. Tucked away in the hussle and bussle off Flinders Lane down an alley way, this little gem is some of best Ramen going in..."

Keysey

"Love the place Ramen taste goodddChicken nanban taste really good recommendeddd Staff are really friendly Overall really..."

Makan Makan Cantik

"Something about the ramen here makes me so happy every time I come here. I love it even more every time I come back, the ramen doesn't just fill my..."

Melissa

"Highly recommend the seafood salad here. I’m a crazy fan of the soft shell crab, eat it every time I come here. It’s so surprised to see they add..."

Kaseyzz

"Quick and friendly service, food was nice and a decent serving, if anything they could bulk up the portion size slightly. Slightly pricey..."

Vick Eats

"Very in and out eating experience, but the high level of service and fast pace adds to the experience. Entrees are pretty decent, but I’d come here..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Would you believe I forgot to take a photo of the food. I ordered the wafu ramen. It took about 2 minutes to come... The staff are all Japanese, with..."

Alan Tse

"Pretty impressed with this spot...Got the tantanmen and the wafu tsukemen which was a nice break from my tonkotsu obsession. Both ramens were..."

PedGetsFed

"Want a mind blowing ramen? Mugen is the great place to be. Average portion, however, soft but chewy ramen in rich broth. If you haven't tried..."

Aki

"Hidden in a small alleyway, the main dining room is found downstairs and holds about 20-25 people all up but because we came late on a Wednesday..."

Jasmine Tran

"A ramen bar of contrasting atmospheres - upstairs is light, set up for quick feeds while downstairs is dimly lit and feels like a place to hang out..."

J0yy173

"Went there near the start of their dinner service, service was great as staff was attentive to needs. Food was great overall. A good array of..."

Jason Estepa

"Very tasty and refreshing ramen. I ordered the miso ramen. Good service, was not very crowded on the day I went, so the noise level was not..."

Sandra Tan

"Always love the ramen they sells. The soup is always silky n they give a lot extra stuff inside like vegetables,meat and eggs. It’s a pleasant..."

Lachlan Mos

"Best tsukemen in Melbourne. Tsukemen is dry ramen that you dip in a sauce. Mugen is a nice place to have a quick lunch with colleagues or friends...."

Happyley

"While it may not be the best ramen in Melbourne it does hit the spot for me. Some good selection of ramen and sides. Will be back to try..."

John Michael Ong

"The ramen is always nice and other food on the menu has never disappointed. Good place to come for a good feed and drinks across to Robot bar after..."

Justasis

"Can't beleive I don't knwo about this place before... This is a very hipster and cool looking ramen bar in the cbd. The ramen tastes really good too!..."

Belly Dancer

"Close to a hipster Ramen ....It has been a while, so I was expecting a great one pre-Tokyo trip.While my fellow foodie..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Came here twice, the second time just to try the tsukemen which they are known for (I mean they even have a place mat containing a comic strip on how..."

.itadakimasu~

"Came here with family and we liked the place! The venue offers some unique craft beers and a ramen style I have not eaten before! Very tasty! Though,..."

Zack Ping

"Great tsukemen experience! I've been here a couple times and have had a great experience with the ramen each time. Mugen has strong Japanese vibes..."

Tangertalks

"Hidden away in the corner on Bligh st is Mugen bar. Always loved going back Mugen. Delicious, Delicate simple food. My favorite is Tantan- Men . I..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"I find myself loving Mugen more and more with each visit. The staff are absolutely faultless, with their polite stance and exceptionally attentive..."

Cynthia Giang

"Went here on Wednesday night for dinner and the place was full. We didnt know it'd be so busy so we did not make any reservation, hence 30 min wait...."

Clarinna

"Did a walk-in on Saturday night and the waiting time was 1 hour. We were happy to wait at the bar across from the restaurant. Once our table was..."

Yvonne Aralar

"My first visit, didn’t realise the queue would be so long! The wait time was almost an hour. After being seated, my partner and I immediately..."

Thao Tran

"Stopped by on a Friday night with two friends, the staff very were friendly, helped us with our order and accommodating to our needs. The dipping..."

Julie Tieu

Shujinko

"Love their Ramen, although a tiny place the atmosphere is authentic and if you happen to sit in the back area you can watch them make fresh delicious..."

Food Critic Alan Merda

"Rating: 4Food: 4Value: 4Ambience: 4A popular ramen chain loved by Melbourne. Stopped by to satisfy my hunger after a hard..."

Munching With Mel

"Karakuchi Ramen was great, not too spicy but the right amount, the broth was great and everything about it was pretty good. And good price for the..."

Gabby Bilobrk

"Been there a thousand time and the black ramen never disappoints..."

Uyen Nguyen

"What I like 💓 • perfect late night option• helpful staff • vegan options• fast service What we ordered..."

Carmen Ho

"3.5. Ordered takeaway, just a note that the website is not up to date and they no longer have the ramen set, plus I think the ramen has gone up in..."

Nalia

"Nothing beats a 24 hour ramen joint that never stops serving amazing bowls of ramen.You would step it in 10pm and it is packed full of..."

M3lissa____

"Food:Despite being a 24 hour ramen shop, the food is amazing and one of my favourite ramen places in Melbourne. I always order their signature..."

Mr. T

"Rivalling to steal the spotlight away from the broth is the spot-on, springy bite of the noodles. It’s a tough battle but I think the noodles won..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Dont know why such a big fan of ramen like ourselves didn't know about this restaurant any sooner. It has become our fav ramen joint recently. Their..."

Mai T Tran

"Such a great ramen place but on this occasion I tried the chashu don and boy was it delicious. From the flame torched chashu to the creamy mayo, this..."

The Roze Review

"The pork belly ramen was delicious! Broth was full of flavour and the pork belly was cooked perfectly.Loved the ambience as well. Such a great..."

Amy

"Authentic ramen restaurant, great broth. Many other options available too.Ramen, with egg $15.5Ramen salad, sesame sauce, vegetarian..."

Affogato Addiction

"One of the ramen places that a friend recommended to me. We came by for a lateish dinner around 2000 and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table...."

Benedict Uy

"We went on a weekday while they had the student 50% off promotion. Definitely worth it! Such a good..."

Sense Of Food

"This was my second time coming here and my girlfriends 1st time. The atmosphere and food quality here is amazing. Its honestly my favorite place in..."

D&T

"Another good ramen shop! Tasty and everything come together- but only 4 stars as I didnt like their noodles texture, the broth is really rough with..."

KC

"First time coming here and I must say best ramen I had so far in Melbourne! Food is delicious and serving size is pretty good! However the kaarage..."

Johnny P

"I will never forget, cuz this is the first restaurant I have been to when I firstly arrived in Melbourne, in the early morning of..."

Angel

"The best ramen offered in Melbourne in my opinion, the most comparable to those in Japan! The broth is beautifully rich and the noodles can be..."

Donna Nguyen

"We got the karakuchi ramen which came with a mildly spicy broth and delicious pork. We enjoyed the gyoza which added a nice variety but felt it was..."

Bear Noms

"24 hours, 7 days a week ?! wow a winner for us lucky people! This ramen place is always packed with people no matter the time or day. I always..."

LT X EATS

"Came here at about 10pm after a concert for a late dinner. There was a 20 minute wait but all good because you’re put on a waiting list and called..."

Jen Eats Away

"❤️ Shujinko ramen ($13.80); takoyaki ($9.70)💔 tsukemen ($15.50); Gyoza ($7.90)👍 excellent broth flavour and noodles;..."

The Superscript Diner

"Super tasty ramen spot (very busy around dinner time). I always order the vegetarian ramen, but it's delicious, light, and tastes very authentic to..."

Caitlin Jane

"Good place to go to in winter when you wake up at 3am and wanna get some food. Serving size might not be huge but the food is amazing. Not..."

Tommylicious

"Shujinko is a 24-hour ramen bar, and it serves hearty bowls of Tokyo-style broth ramen and classic Japanese snacks to satisfy the midnight munchies..."

Expat Gourmand

"Shujinko Ramen is a lifesaver if you crave for some late-night munchies. Though it may come as a surprise for many that Shujiko is a 24/7 store,..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"the best ramen one can get at 4am in Melbourne for me by far.what's better than having ramen after a bender in the city? having good..."

Chinmay Khisty

"cant go wrong with a good bowl of quality pork ramen 😍 could easily down three bowls and then some 👌 great tasty pork based broth with handmade..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Got a late night shift? Keen to have soup to refresh your day? Then u need to go to this 24hrs ramen bar! The crew were nice, the ramen,..."

Emily

"I usually wouldnt go out of my way to get ramen as my first experience at another ramen place wasnt phenomenal. However, this place was defs a hit,..."

S Zinger

"Best ramen in Melbourne, sometimes even at 5am you have to wait for a table quite a bit but it's always worth it! Reasonable priced and I love their..."

N

"I’m going often with my boyfriend since I moved to Melbourne. The shujinko black ramen is amazing and the service is really fast, but we feel..."

Vanessa Maran

"A 24hr outlet doesn’t necessarily suggest quality but shijunku is an exception. The portion sizes were just right and proportionate to the price...."

Snowflower

"I used to dine at Shujinko on Elizabeth Street because it is near to my place. But yesterday, I passed by Shujinko on Russell Street and saw that..."

Kevin Yanwar

"Ramen all day and all night, which is what I absolutely love about Melbourne.After a few hours of drinking in the city with friends, we..."

Ash

"A freezing cold day in Melbourne had us craving ramen & we stumbled across Shujinko in Russell Street. It’s fairly small & cramped inside but we..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"On a short break in Melbs, we went to this place twice, which I think is the most telling testimony as to how good a place is. First time we went..."

Hungry Koala

"For a 24/7 ramen joint, I think it’s safe to say Shujinko surpassed my expectations. Service was VERY quick, and the ramen was pretty good +..."

Leila

"🍜 Quality of food - 5/5👨🏼‍🍳 Quality of service - 5/5🏠 Atmosphere/Environment- 5/5💵 Price - 3/5What can I..."

Mãrszy

"Good bowl of ramen - Perfect for warming up from this Melbourne winter cold.Our lunch was a bowl of Karakuchi and Black ramen (extra spicy) that..."

Komal Thapa

"Possible real rating 4.5/5Came here on my weekend getaway in April. This place is hard to get a seat in at night, So I went saturday lunch time...."

Gourmet Rocket

"Ordered black ramen. Very quick service. Food came out in less than 10 minutes. Cheap eats. Very delicious. Great ramen noodles and meat was very..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"After visiting Japan, I acquired a taste for Ramen and I must say, Shujinko really do the cuisine justice. I ordered the signature and I feel it was..."

Vostok

"The signature ramen broth was flavoursome and garlicky. The pork meat had a charcoal, BBQ like flavour and the noodles were chewy and plentiful. Also..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Had the ramen in the midnigh mt with karagee and fresh tap beer is the best.The ramen is nice, friendly staff.We also enjoyed the ice..."

Hon

"I always get excited for ramen. This place did not disappoint.Got their traditional pork ramen. The broth was good, once i put a little bit..."

Joshua Osborne

"A 24h ramen spot on Russell.The place isn't very spacious, and it's mostly always crowded, especially during eating times and late nights...."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Came here on a Friday night before seeing a show - the wait was about 30mins. Once we were seated, the service was friendly and speedy, with our..."

Vicky

"For a more than decent ramen fix, this 24hr joint reaalllyyy hit the spot! We waited around 20min (considering it was like 1am) which was to be..."

VP

"my son & wife they enjoy the yummy food my son so happy because of the stuff they keep smiling on him , his so feeling comportble in this restaurant..."

Ervein Chow

"Good ramen. Good night eating place. Gyoza is a must try dish. Takoyaki was a bit disappointing. The staff are super nice. Did not have to wait long..."

Linh Lờ

"Easily the best ramen place in Melbourne. It reminds me of the ramen I was served whilst I was in Japan. The broth, egg and noodles are always..."

Mrzthejapking

"I visited with my partner on a weekday lunch. We were 3rd on the waiting list and only had to wait no longer than 15 mins which is pretty impressive...."

Beatrice Javier

"4.5. There was an expected wait when we arrived but also seated within 20 mins. The servers were lovely and polite, and we enjoyed our meals here...."

Lisa Giles

"Really enjoyed the ramen here. A friend and I both opted for the karakuchi ramen, which was supposed to be a spicier version. While it had a..."

(g)rain

"Been to quite a few ramen restaurants in Melbourne and this is by far my favourite. Been coming here for a while for at least once or twice a week..."

Eat With Kat

"Love the Vegie Ramen (still), the broth was soo umami and just nice, the charsu was sooo tender and moist too (extra side dish), always love to sit..."

Sri Setiyani

"Staff are great! Food is great. There a lot of variety to choose from and the place is spacious which gives you a lot of time to walk around, also..."

Phoebe Johnston

"BEST. RAMEN. EVER. Always a line, but worth the wait. Try the black ramen, you won’t be disappointed. If you can, sit at the bar and..."

Rocky Marando

"My favorite ramen in Melbourne! This place is amazing. Service is always quick and accurate. The food was delicious, I was very impressed with the..."

Mikayla Cooch

"Had such a great experience here! Large portions, fast service, authentic food and lively atmosphere just to name a few. Will come back for more! The..."

Vivian

"The soup was great! Gyoza is superb! Noodle was so so. It has only 1 dollar sign, I wouldn't rate it cheap. But overall, a nice ramen bar to check..."

Ken Jiang

"I've lost count of how many times I've been here because this place is a standout place for Ramen in Melbourne, if not the best of the best. I keep..."

Andrew B

"Fast service, efficient staff and tasty ramen. There are various choices from the menu. The place is slightly crowded but is expected because it's in..."

Vito Butardo

"Excellent ramen - broth was rich, salty, warming, garlicky. The egg perfectly marinaded and the helping of noodles plentiful. Pair it with a beer and..."

Sarah M

"Edamamae bean texture was tender and the salt ratio was in between a small McDonald's fries and a large KFC chips, the karaage would have make the..."

Carl Bronkhorst

Isseki

"Has a small selection of shops here to choose from just off Bourke Street, the highlight of this place is that it has a genuine Japanese vending..."

Thomas Liontis

"Very yummy noodles, strongly recommend, small bowls with different flavors, I feel veeery full after finish this with my friends..."

SU ZIJING

"Ooooh Yeeahhh!!! Art. What isn't there to love & admire? ...Only the fact they don't take cash in the gift shoppè! Caveats consumers..."

TheStokes79

"Definitely the heart of Melbourne for me , if you love shopping then Bourke street has it all from Myers to David Jones , Pancake Parlour, H&M ,..."

Helena Klapas

"The shopping central hub of the most liveable city of the world. Great merchandise from top worldwide brands. Food eateries are..."

Photosynthesis_By_Pete

"Great spanking brand new veterinary clinic. Awesome..."

Greg Adkins

"Went to The Dragon Boat Restaurant again last night. Was delicious food like it always is. The staff were very friendly like always too and they..."

Tess Di Pietro

"Asian influence. Some good food place. Clean and..."

Nalinesh Arun

Don Don Japanese

84/100 (4077 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Bento (Lunch Box)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"cant fault them on anything! great price, great food and great service..."

Rose Tonkin

"Really quick for staff to pack the food into containers, food really good for price although the menu is limited. Don don box really delicious, I’m..."

Shermy Lam

"Can’t really fault this place at all, the portions are massive and the prices are cheap as. Great feed for those days you don’t want to spend too..."

Leila

"Food: Okay.Service: Pay and sit.Ambience: Inner city. Loud students. Like that.Value: Was almost going to give 3 stars, then I..."

John Customer

"Great place for a quick lunch. Very affordable, great value. Amazing taste. I had a sashimi bowl. Huge amount of sashimi. Some of the best sashimi I..."

Joshua Osborne

"Probably my favourite eating place in the city. Food is cheap but tasty & filling. Adore the vibes..."

Skye

"The price is very affordable yet the taste was so good! One of the best Melbourne Cheap..."

SF

"I bought a tofu curry don yesterday for lunch. It was pretty good; the curry had a tiny bit of a kick, the vegetables were all good and the tofu was..."

The Happy Food Lover

"Ever since being hooked onto sashimi bowls, I've been on a hunt to try the best bang for the buck sashimi don. I can now safely say, Don Don does one..."

Valerie

"Well being a good fan of Japanese food, this place is a pure gem. My favorite is the chicken curry don. lots of chicken pieces together with some..."

Olesya Afonchikova

"Featured on Cheap Eats! These place have been around for ages and is popular with the uni students. This is perfect if you need a lunch..."

M3lissa____

"Food is served super fast. It's worth noting that the establishment is cash only. Even with a line the wait is usually only a few minutes. Recommend..."

Piknos

"Highly recommend Don Don. Food is served SUPER fast, I hadn't even finished paying yet and the food was already served!We got the following..."

Goldielyn Limsiy

"The food is great quality, Authentic and fresh. It's kind of Japanese fast food. The sfaff is very friendly and helpful. All of that at a very good..."

Srslyfoods

"I was in the mood for some healthy lunch meal, so I came to Don Don near Melbourne central after work. Can’t go wrong with classic bento..."

Sameer

"Don Don box. I usually walk past here during the day and there's a line out the door. Still busy after 8pm. My order was ready in about 90 seconds...."

Nick Collins

"amazing food, very quick service and great price. My personal fave is the pork katsu curry, I would highly recommend this to any curry lovers out..."

Marlena Adam

"Decent food at prices better than most of the places in the area. However, don't go expecting anything really nice.... and there are times where..."

Bianca Nguyen

"Good food for value! Sashimi don was delicious, packed with fresh salmon, pickles and salad. Portion is generous as well. The only meh for me is..."

Eatwithbonny

"Remembering those good old uni days when ques were really long for that yummy Don don bento box or a hot Chikan curry with rice.Absolutely cheap..."

Ricky.katyal86

"Love Don Don, where they have their ordering process so finely tuned. Some “global fast food chains” could learn a few things from Don Don. My..."

Custardbun

"Quick, tasty, affordable japanese don place. This place has extremely fast service that is even faster than macdonalds. I normally would get the..."

Caroline

"Quick & budget friendly Japanese eats.The place is quite spacious but it is always, like always crowded so it can feel cramped and..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"A joint serving rice bowls. A very fast moving place with very good value in proportion to their portion sizes. Tends to be crowded with decent..."

Rudy

"Great value for money; super fast service! Missed out on the fried chicken but the pan grilled chicken is pretty great too. Can’t fault the..."

Janice

"I really loved it... their serving is huge enough to fill your hungry tummy. The taste is authentic and worth it... a must try when in..."

Ashenjhay

"I have been visiting Don Don regularly for the last couple of months. Every day, after the gym, I walk up to this restaurant and get my Donburi. This..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"Quick cheap delicious Japanese bento place. Service is so quick makes it perfect spot for quick meal or when you are in hurry. My go to dish is curry..."

Sammy

"Just about the best value for a lunch you are likely to find in the CBD. The Dear Luncher really wanted some ramen, but the staff member in question..."

The Dear Luncher

"Don Don's is on of my go to's for cheap eats in the CBD. Can be in and out within 10 minutes which is crucial when i'm on the go. I have been here..."

Matt Andreadis

"Absolutely love Don Don, found this place a while back when searching "cheap eats cbd" and it certainly lives up to that, I'm able to eat a filling..."

Eve Nixon

"Perfect place to go to for a quick yet great meal! The place itself can be quite messy sometimes but I can find a clean enough seat to enjoy my meal...."

Samuel Braim

"I had been to DonDon with a couple of mates. I was told that the chicken curry don is a must have and yeah it lived up to its name.Yummy, really..."

Andrea Gonsalves

"If you’re looking for a place to give your wallet a rest. Don Dons is the place to go. All meals are under $10 and they don’t stinge on the..."

Rara Chews

"The sukiyaki don has been a go to lunch for me. Cheap, plenty of it, and the ginger is easy to pick off (it's a bit strong for my taste). I wasn't a..."

Charlie

"Attended last night and was impressed. Seriously fast service, excellent choice available. I got the Don Don Box - chicken, beef, salad and bento..."

Crittenden Hennsesy

"Perfect place to go to for a quick, cheap meal. Most of the menu items are all under $10 and the portions are massive. Make sure to bring cash guys..."

Angel_eatz

"Cheap, taste nice, and served very quickly. It's very hard to beat Don Don in terms of value you getting from your paid food. The place itself can be..."

Don Djoe

"Very fast service and polite staff. The food was prepared well and very delicious. Will definitely come again. However, the wasabi was mixed with the..."

Georgina Qiu

"Great food, cheap prices! Cant go wrong!! 🔆LOCATION🔆Hidden away on Little Lonsdale Street (between Swanston and Elizabeth)..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Fast service, great prices, excellent food. This place is always packed and it is easy to see why. The food is prepared promptly and you..."

A&S Eat Everything

"Was worth the wait in line!.. Been wanting to try DonDon for a long time now, and I am fortunate I did. You may have to wait a little in line, but..."

Eatfoodlikeabossmelbourne

"Affordable, fast and really tasty. Went for two rounds of food! Got the curry tofu and beef and were both amazing! Will definitely come back..."

Mykiii

"Me and my friends always grab lunch at this place when we were in university. Their food is cheap, fast and yummy. It is kind of KFC but healthier in..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Cheap healthy good food. Been coming here for years!! Fast and tasty. Variety on the menu too. Even salad options. Always busy so always fresh...."

Heg

"Ace little Japanese place. Quick, simple and delicious! The menu is short and super cheap. Order, wait a few minutes and enjoy. Plenty of space to..."

Ruth Cathcart

"The most economic Japanese cuisine I have ever eaten in Melbourne. Great taste with enough volume of food. Will definitely try the second time...."

Savannah Pierce

"Taste so nice. Cheap. I like the food here. The staff is very friendly as well. Would definetaly come back here next time! They have a japanese..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"Food is super cheap and the serving is generous. It is good considering the price! Definitely will be a great place for people who works in the..."

Iris Xinrui Chen

"Came back multiple times for a meal because the food here is just so cheap, delicious and quick. Food arrives under a minute after you pay, which is..."

Lady X

"I have tried the buta teriyaki don, sukiyaki don, beef curry don. My favorite one here was beef curry don, the curry sauce was yummy mixed with the..."

CQL

"Delicious food, very fast, very fair prices and portions. The real deal. Annoying that they're cash only, but I forgive them given everything else is..."

Hunter Poelsma

"Don't let yourself be fooled by the stigma that such cheap prices must mean low quality food! I did and the thought of how many great meals I missed..."

William Nguyen

"Absolutely worth it!!! Servings are generous, service is fast and dishes are super cheap. Would definitely come back if I want a cheap and filling..."

Julieeeteee

"No muss no fuss! The only place in Melbourne where you get your food before your change. Hearty hot curry on a cold winters night, or cool soba salad..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"I have been here for a couple of times. The wait time from you place your order till you get your food is even faster than Macca’s or any other..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"When it comes to eating out on a low budget, I really recommend this place. The decent sizing and reasonable pricing coming with an ordinarily good..."

HK Loves To Wander

"I have been going to this place for a long time now. This is one of the best places for students. Its cheap, have great food, and placed in just the..."

Thats My Food

"I had the tofu curry don for $6.5 which is surprisingly have a great taste and a generous portion. I like the flavor and I love that pickled radish..."

Floree

"This place has been here since at least 2001. There a reason for that: it’s darn tasty. The dishes are simple yet taste great. The prices don’t..."

Andrew Shelton

"Legit such a cheap place. The food here is extremely decent and tastes better than you would expect for the price. It’s great for a student budget..."

Joanne Liu

"Not many places can beat Don Don on their pricing. For the cost of a bubble tea, you get a full meal with meat in it! Service is super efficient..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Don Don is tucked away on little Lonsdale street with an unassuming entrance. The service is typical ‘in and out’ with a dozen or so options..."

Rachael Fisher

"Awesome place. We were here on holiday and visited this place three times! Food is great, portions generous - but what won us over was the very warm..."

Jean Ng

"Great place to pop in and out for lunch. It’s short and simple menu does wonders in helping to make a choice of what to eat, and coupled with the..."

Tea-sun

"Ive been here twice so far and have been loving it. Its menu is very small but portions are 100% worth the price. Taste is again a 100% from me. Def..."

Sushi_Monster

"I have been in Don don maybe 300 times, why? if you are student like me You will understand! The price is ridiculous is cheap!!! The food are..."

Diva Isabel Nebreda

"Came here twice during my visit to Melbourne and was absolutely blown away. The best Japanese curry I’ve ever had, the sauce was amazingly good and..."

Tony Do

"Cheap, tasty Japanese foods tucked outside of Melbourne Central. I only wished that the dish included more vegetables. Additionally, the staff only..."

Mh foods

"Ah, this is a great place if you want decent, affordable food quickly. I had the sake don with miso soup and green tea and it cost me $14 in total. ..."

Marta Tesoro

"Cheap eats. $8.70 for some sliced meat soaked in sake sauce and rice. Can't complain for the price. Quick fix, easy to eat. Extremely quick..."

Johnny Le

"Used to often eat at Don Don in 2014, but since then I've been employed elsewhere. Now that I work in the city again am ecstatic Don Don is still..."

Kevin Lim

"Best value food in the CBD. Sukiyaki Don comes with a generous serving of beef, and is only $8. Tastes amazing, and only a 2 minute..."

Charlie Hobbs

"Wow when people say "best cheap food in the CBD" they probably aren't lying! The Chicken Curry Don was delicious. Meals are quite small, but very..."

Jonathon G (Theerealjono)

"The best cheapest Japanese foods in CBD so far. The taste is fair, the service is quick. Most of the time always ready around 5 minutes since payment..."

Angga Dewa

Ippudo

84/100 (1079 ratings)

"The ramen is always amazing; reminds me of Ippudo in..."

Jennifer

"Rating: 4Food: 4.5Value: 4Ambience: 5Landing several franchises in Australia, IPUDDO has a selective range of ramen and..."

Munching With Mel

"love the food and service at this place, however didnt like waiting outside in the cold probally offer free hot beverage or outdoor heaters. I cant..."

Hailee Signoma

"I really like the atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff were very attentive and made the experience nice. The food was very very nice. Would highly..."

Sej

"Ippudo was very good overall! I liked the ambience and design of the restaurant as it felt very peaceful. I also think that the taste and..."

ARMANEATS

"Came once, had some delicious ramen and an entree of salmon rolls - the salmon absolutely melts in your mouth. Wanting to come back..."

Iryna Sakhatovska

"OMG! First time trying @ippudo.au it was a really great experience. I had the - Akamaru Tamago with flavored egg / special ippudo tonkotsu broth &..."

Fatboi Food Blog

"Akamaru Shinaji ($16)⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️🍴Haven’t had #ippudo in awhile and it’s still the same rich broth and tasty standards that I..."

Cafehoppingkids

"Yummy ramen and sushi. However, it is quite pricey for the size of ramen and sushi you get, and there is often a wait at peak times...."

Jeremy Wat

"Great food. Great venue. Child friendly. Highly recommended! Been there many times with great service. Mostly during the day though, but im sure at..."

John Customer

"I like the non ramen items more !! Will come again next week or when I have spare time !!! I recommend not coming during miday as it is peak time ,..."

Sasuke Hiroya

"Love the non pork ramen (veg and chicken broth ), ambience is nice very modern . Will go again for lunch when. I am free. Avoid 12.30 _1.30pm as this..."

Bayley Wilkinson

"I'd brag about their wagyu beef bowl alllllll day. I know this is a ramen store but look, they serve really high standard wagyu bowl alright. During..."

Sharon Jong

"Their seared salmon sushi roll is exquisite! The ramen is also one of the finest ramen in Melbourne...."

Teresa Tamika

"I went for the lot! Great ramen on a cold night...."

Mattblackontheattack

"Excellent ramen at reasonable price. Very good table service and a few dishes different from the same old. Wontons weren't too special and Japanese..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Came here on a Saturday night, so waited outside for a bout 20 minutes before we could get a table. I like the modern Japanese minimalist decors, the..."

A Black Sheep

"After being put off by the perpetually long queues at Ippudo, we finally made it on a particularly quiet Saturday night. The setting was stylish and..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Had the Akamaru Shinaji which was delicious - I like any ramen with a bit of extra garlic flavouring. I asked for medium noodles and they were..."

Fatcat

"Weirdly enough, the ramen isn't what I come here for (sweatdrop)LOVE:🔸The baos are super soft, not the same as traditional baos but..."

@eat.wit.chu

"Food was great!! Was super duper full because the portions were so generous and the little extras we got was amazing! We did have to wait a bit even..."

Virgil

"The ramen was full of flavour, a very deep and rich broth and not overly salty. The pork was so tender it basically disappeared in my mouth. I added..."

Alexandra

"The ramen here does live up to its expectation and was excellent. I had the akamaru tamago (no. 6) - the broth was delicious, the noodles perfectly..."

Nalia

"I absolutely love love love ippudo!You get what you pay for, the ramen is so flavorful and the noodles has the perfect consistency. In..."

Walter

"We loved 😍The ramen here is delicious and takes me back to japan!I loved that you can choose the level of softness in your ramen..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Hands down the best ramen shop I've been to. Ordered the chicken ramen which I quickly finished because it was that good. I have a strong aversion to..."

ThE MOiStMaKeR

"Ippudo ramen is good. The broth is thick and flavoursome. The serving size is a good portion. Not too small, large enough to feel satisfied. Save..."

Melb_Belly

"Ippudo thoroughly deserves its standing as the best ramen place around. Well balanced taste (not too salty) and portion sizes (good mix of..."

Snowflower

"My friend and I found this place for ages, there is no tips inside QV and the machine. However, the Ramen is so nice, will go a few more..."

Cynthia

"Noodles were cooked to perfection and broth was flavoursome however it was on the side of salty. Service was great and prompt. Give it a..."

Howe Kevi C

"Got me rameniscing ‘bout the equally good Ippudo back in Malaysia... 4.5 ⭐️🇯🇵🇲🇾🇦🇺Food: 8.5/10 (House Special..."

Jie Yee

"Came here for the 1st time just after 6pm on a Wednesday night with a group of 5 people. There was a short queue line but no longer than a 10 minute..."

Nanidawat

"Definitely my favourite ramen in Melbourne. Menu number 5, the one with soybean and garlic oil is heavenly! Service is very average and the shop can..."

Poodlelove

"I have been here twice already with groups of friends and the service is so respectful and polite. Food, the ramen, the steamed buns and the salmon..."

Sarah

"I would have rated this restaurant 5 stars for the beautiful food and ambience. However, the staff brought it down to a 4 for me.The..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Real rating 4.2 ⭐️ We had visited Ippudo on a cool winters night and here’s what we had!Beef sagari yaki - tender angus..."

Win - FSC

"My partner and I stopped in by Ippudo with her family and were lucky to be seated right away (normally there's a long queue, it's that..."

LozReviews

"Was here one cold evening and chose to have the Karaka Ramen along with some fried chicken. Both tasted amazing! Loved the texture and how it was..."

Raspy Fly

"Flavourful and depth broth, visited in the late afternoon around 3pm and it was still number of hungry seekers in store. The menu is simple not many..."

Neal Lin

"Inlove! The closest thing to authentic Japanese ramen I’ve ever had in Melbourne!! Honestly delicious and the service is so lovely! I can’t wait..."

Monique Salmon

"Possibly the second favorite ramen place in the city. Chicken Kaarage, Pork bun and Gyoza are really good. Takoyaki is good as well but will probably..."

CJB

"I've been to this place a few times and I really like it! The lighting is quite dim and can get noisy when crowded, but the atmosphere is nice and so..."

Jess

"Ippudo is possibly my favourite ramen restaurant simply because of the salmon restaurants and wide selection of dishes other than ramen. And of..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Love the noodles and the tonkotsu broth is perfect especially during cold weather. The service and quality of food is always fresh and consistent. I..."

Eves

"Late post: dined during their ippudo Qv 1st anniversary. Took advantage of their “thank you price” $10 for a bowl of world famous shiromaru..."

I ❤️ Food

"Who doesn’t love ramen?Originally from Japan, broth tastes exactly the same with the one I had in Tokyo. This place is specialised on the..."

Leslie Yapi

"Love the food here, both ramen and don are delicious. Ramen broth has just enough kick of the pork taste, and the chasu is melt in your mouth ..."

Caroline

"The taste of Ramen, Chicken Karaage and Gyoza were excellent, staffs are quite friendly. The location is well located in the heart of CBD, where..."

CSL

"One of the more authentic ramen places and a usual joint for me. Broth is delicious and filling and the noodles are a good texture. The side dishes..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"New to Melbourne last year was ramen giant Ippudo and I for one think it’s high time for some more ramen competition in this city. The initial..."

Donutsam

"Another good ramen place in Melbourne. You might probably have to wait for a bit if they are busy, but the service is pretty quick, you don’t have..."

Priscillia

"Ordered the salmon sushi rolls, bonito ramen and vegie soba. Food was delicious and service was great, ambience was really nice and cosy 👏 it was..."

Sylv

"Been to ippudo a two times now, sometimes skip it because of the long lines as I don't think it's really worth the wait in the windy Artemis..."

Eat X Wander

"Been to Ippudo both here and in Sydney multiple times. Have been to Japan but haven’t tried it there. Was here when it first opened in QV and the..."

Rodney Alvin Foong

"Came here for lunch on a Thursday and it was pretty busy. Food was pretty good, got the spicy ramen and it was a good level of spice. Only downside..."

Thomas Lim

"Ippudo was a Japanese restaurant located at Q.V., specialising at ramens. I loved the ambiance; dimly lit, modern, wooden themed. The ramen was still..."

Angel Khong

"The service was nice where staff were warm and friendly. Seems like the place was understaff as we had to wait a while to have our orders taken. When..."

Austin

"I went here for lunch with my wife, it was simply awesome. The broth was amazing, pork melt in your mouth, was unbeivable, top it off with a tap..."

Matt Turner

"One of the best tonkotsu broths I have had in Melbourne. Also love that they have Asahi black on tap here! The few times I have been here service..."

Pretzelpanda

"We had a great meal!!! The chashu Ramen was flavourful and delicious!!! Great choice of wines (try the yuzo one... It's so good). The staff was very..."

Valentina Angeloni

Toyko-ya Japanese

"2 people, came at 5:30pm on a Saturday. Everything was perfect. We also used Groupon for the all-you-can-eat option. The experience was amazing. A..."

Audy Hidayat

"Went here for dinner, it was super good.Ordered lots of food and service was really nice and food super filling. The staff even offered to store..."

Jade

"Delicious food, small share plates and reasonably priced. Not the best ambiance and staff whilst friendly were a little lost, but worth it for the..."

Anna Mac

"A very hidden place that’s located in a private lane in the city. With only a hand full of reviews on Zomato and little recognition I can truly say..."

Cindy Tran

"A little hard to find but a gem worth searching for. The food quality is good and portions were discern. Really good customer service too. This is..."

Let’s Eat!

"Ambience : 3/5Food : 3.5/5Service 4/5Bought Groupon vouchers and had lunch with a few colleagues here. Small and cosy cafe with..."

Moieats

"Food 4/5Service 5/5Environment 5/5Nice place to have lunch because of the wide site. The lunch special is valuable and tastes..."

Paul In OZ

"Food was very good and had a large variety of choices. Service was quick and efficient and staff were so friendly!!! We will definitely be returning..."

Lily

"Happy to report this is as a great little spot for a great Japanese cuisine.We got all you can eat buffet with me and my wife and a..."

Nrez89

"We came here last week. Good ambience and food is good. Very high quality food and service is nice. Price is reasonable. We definitely will come back..."

Kara

"Great all you can eat Japanese restaurant! We went there for my birthday dinner and were impressed by the delicious dishes and friendly staff. The..."

Crystal W

"I was invited to this newly opened Japanese buffet restaurant.The location was kind of hard to find because of all the construction..."

Life=Food

"Food is pretty good and the service is efficient. The ice cream and diced beef taste great. shrimps are fresh as well. The environment is good for..."

Jiaxin Sun

"Good Japanese restaurant in a not so good location. Went here for dinner and liked the food very much even tho not all dishes are authentic Japanese..."

Rouven Grossmann

"Awesome customer service.The pork gyoza was perfect and well fried and not too oily which really fascinated me.The dipping sauce was good as..."

Prashant Bhattarai

"Had my partner's 31st bday celebration at Tokyo 7 and will most likely have all our events here haha! We cannot recommend them highly enough, the..."

Rachelle Vinola

"The place looked very nice,I was fell like sitting in Japan staff 😚was very friendly and quick service :)The food was good. Good size portions -..."

Kky T

"Absolutely delicious food, great customer service and beautiful experience all together. Highly recommend and definitely saved in my maps to go..."

Vanessa Davis

Hakoya Ramen

"Such a great cozy place with delicious food! Love how the portion was worth the price as well.The chicken karaage and tempura were so..."

FoodieQueen21

"I'm just searching for food to eat on zomato, then i found this restaurant and interested to try. I tried the chicken kaarage don and i really love..."

Shellanitha

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李憶佳

"I reckon this place does better side dishes than ramen.Tried the karaage chicken it was so crispy on the out and juicy on the..."

KEL

"Really good ramen. The tonkatsu broth was rich and full of collagen. You order via an ipad and what I love is that you can pick the hardness of your..."

Melb_Belly

"Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Verdict:..."

@_@

"Hakoya Ramen is a Japanese restaurant that serves a variety of ramen and rice dishes. We came here on a weekday night. The restaurant is extremely..."

Angela Eats

"Absolutely delicious. We had a craving and this place seriously fit the bill. Delicious food and lovely staff. Really speedy and authentic Korean..."

Elle

"Overall Rating: 3.5-3.9No. of Visiting: 3Recommendation: If you like dry noodles, Mazemen in this joint is amazing. It is very..."

Lancelthebard

"Rating 3.75/5Service ★★★★Food ★★★Ambience ★★★★Hakoya ramen is a cosy japanese ramen restaurant near..."

Urban Muncher

"Lovely ramen and the soup broth is rich and tasty. Just falls slightly short compared to the flavours at Ippudo but I think it’s very marginal...."

TwinSpark

"A cosy japanese place. Friendly service and nice interior. Ordered Hakoya tonkotsu - classic hakata ramen with a flavoursome broth. Egg has a soy..."

Cookielessvee

"When there are *that* many ramen places in town, newcomers have to step it up and Hakoya has done a good job here. The menu offers a range of ramen..."

J0yy173

"I have always been fond of Noodles and most of the Asian restaurants I go, I prefer Noodles for my main course rather than anything else on the menu...."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"Definitely will come back here soon. One of the best ramen we had. It’s not a big place, but it’s definitely worth to try.We tried..."

WillEat2Eat

"The place is small but cozy with a typical Japanese themed ramen shop. The TanTan was delicious along with reasonable price for the serve size. The..."

Yinn

"Went here last week. We tried the original tonkotsu and the cold ramen with were very delicious, well presented.The staffs are very friendly...."

Hon

"The ramen here is amazing! Ordered the spicy one and the original one. Had to wait as there was a little cue at the door. However, the food made up..."

Isabel Picton

"Monica is waitress who greets you with a smile at the door. I always order the hokoya tonkotsu and the broth is amazing ! The noodles are always..."

Bao Yen Tang

"Competition is undoubtedly fierce between an ever increasing number of ramen joints popping up in Melbourne. Despite this, Hakoya ranks amongst one..."

Penguineats

"For entrees, we ordered the okonomiyaki skewer and karaage chicken. From a presentation perspective, the okonomiyaki skewer looked fantastic with the..."

Split The Bill

"3.5 Hakoya is located at the edge of Melbourne's CBD and specialises in ramen. Each ramen is customisable with assorted toppings. There..."

Gastrology

"This place is fairly new and I’ve been twice already! I’m glad that there is now decent ramen in the area. I’ve had the chicken kaarage and the..."

Hungry Dumpling

"Hakoya Ramen has been open in the city for a few months now and they’re making their mark with an awesome selection of ramen. They have the hakoya..."

Olive Sundays

"One of my favourite ramen place in Melbourne now.The staff was very friendly and I love the ramen so much. They also have the best tokoyaki..."

Cai Clarice

"Quite delicious to be honest and the char siu is quite unique compared to other places I have tried. Noodles were firm and the broth was suited to my..."

Jason Goh

"A really cute atmosphere - it makes you feel like you’re in a ramen joint in Japan. The ordering system with the paper is also really convenient..."

Meg Eats Everything

"We had passed Hakoya Ramen when it first opened and decided to try it out! Here’s what we had!Hakoya tonkotsu - their classic signature..."

Win - FSC

"I really like the soupless noodle. One thing I want the restaurant to change is that the noodle is not enough. I understand that someone can’t eat..."

Shao Shuai

"Had to wait as there was a little cue at the door. However the food made up for it. It was worth the wait. We ordered karage chicken, chicken don and..."

Food Monkey

"The ramen is AMAZING!!!! Ordered the spicy one and the original one. Make sure you get yourself a set so that you can have the special rice. It’s..."

Iris Xinrui Chen

"Hello new ramen joint! I must say, the word got around pretty quickly because there was a queue outside the restaurant when I went. But that being..."

Josephine

"Happened to be in the area visiting a friend on a Friday night. The quaint little place was inviting enough for us to drop in after. Glad we did. The..."

Eric T

"Points for: the mazemen The newest ramen-kid on the block, Hakoya is an international chain with branches in Seoul..."

Flying Forward

"Went here twice - the spicy udon broth is amazing in its depth and flavour. Kaarage curry is immaculate. Tempura prawns are probably the best..."

Sharnay Mkhayber

"Wow what a lovely place! We didn't have a booking and came in late. They were very accommodating and the lady serving us was super nice. We ordered..."

Mel

"Nice little Japanese eatery. Udon soup base was nice and portion good size if you are not super hungry. But limited choices on each section of..."

Shirley Chan

"the food was really delicious, and I really liked the layout of the booths. I am able to come in by myself and enjoy the food because the booths are..."

Lena

"Had the katsu don with an additional pork cutlet for only $3 extra which is a bargain. Rice was perfectly cooked, pork was tender and not dry, and..."

Barry

"The venue was quite nice, and the food was good. Only few things I think could improve ~ I ordered Onsen Don which is seafood base Don, I’m quite..."

Bryant Chang

"Overall good japanese place Chicken karaage that I had is one of the best! The crunch and the batter is soo good The portion could have been bigger..."

Andrew Pranoto

"Located across southern cross station, this casual Japanese spot serves delicious rice bowl, bento and udon. We love their unagi don, udon katsu with..."

Hendri Eatwithhendri

Udon Yasan

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Tempura

Udon

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-They got this high school..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"The price was an absolute bargain, but I'm willing to pay 1 or 2 more dollars for hotter..."

Minh Lưu

"Very simple yet satisfying meal, the broth is very much like a sukiyaki styled broth, light sweet but so tasty, I got my udon with beef and onsen egg..."

Vivian

"This is the place to go if you want a quick fuss-free meal. Here's what I love about it:1. Very clearly defined range of meal options. I always..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Fresh & tasty hot or cold udon with free toppings (spring onions, bonito, seaweed, chilli crunchy tempura batter plus a couple more) and hot/cold tea..."

Melb_Belly

"I love the beancurd served in both of two Udon Yasans very much, other foods are also good... Can anyone recommand something similar in..."

Jinting Ye

"Restaurant located on Bourke Street just before Russell Street. Very friendly service. Love the their ordering system. Very quick and simple. We..."

Paul J Fisher

"Food - you can choose udon set, either big (pay extra $2) or small (normal price at $5.90). Then you can take others as well. Tha taste was overall..."

CSL

"For simple Japanese food at rock bottom prices, this place ticks all the right boxes. The ambience is not the best but the tasty food at..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"This is one of my favourite lunch spots in city if I am eating alone.. I always order the plain udon soup and will add some fried chicken & tempuras..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"I came here for a really early lunch just as they opened for the day. I really like the canteen no frills style of this place. You start at the..."

Willtravelforfood17

"This Japanese place really impressed me as I took my first sip of the udon soup. I usually love udon noodles, I believe it is a much healthier option..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"My go to udon place. Not only it is affordable but it taste good as well. Love their tempura. My favs are crabstick tempura and prawn..."

Eatwithbonny

"Rating: 3.5/5Come here for a quick and filling lunch or dinner. The quirky thing about this Udon Yasan is their ordering system. You first..."

Feed Me Melbourne

"Yummy, quick, fresh food. Nice people. You get free tea and yummy crunchy tempura on your udon. It’s delish! Make sure you try all the..."

Ramen_lover

"Cheap udon in CBD. They offer vegetarian & vegan options as well. I had their vegan curry udon, was ok. Just dont expect anything though, theres not..."

Fike

"Decided that I wanted Udon today and I havent been here in soooo long. When I came in today, it gave me the same vibe that I had last time i was..."

Food Dreamer

"Cheap, quick, simple, unpretentious...the way cheaps eats should be! Awesome noodles and soup broth and love the setup. Can be in and out in 20 mins..."

Great Restaurant Mentions

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: The concept of this place is to choose your base whether it be udon or curry udon and then you can add your own side..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Decent tasting food, where you pick the fillings as per your preferences, after ordering the base. Condiment section is free flow, where..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"My fav Japanese in the city. Always makes me feel like I’m in Japan again! Perfect food if you’re on break in the area as all the food is pre..."

Melbourne_eats_

"Always the go to place whenever we cannot decide on a food option. Cheap and reliable, we can get our udon and deep fried food craving sorted whilst..."

Kingshark

"Every time I feel like some Japanese food but don’t want to spend too much I come to this place. There are many choices which you can make own..."

Eatingmakesmehappy

"Very affordable. It’s hard to find places this cheap in CBD. The plain hot udon isn’t amazing but not much different to other places, just at a..."

Mhk123

"Came here twice during a 3 day trip. Everything here is very affordable, especially the sides. I grabbed cold udon and hot udon, $4.8 each. The udon..."

Pacc

"Wanted to try but it was already closed on our first visit, second time was open and crowded as it was during lunch time. Ordered their udon with..."

MF

"I went for a quick dining and as you can guess, a very good value of money. They offers fresh udon as they make it daily although it tasted average...."

Key🍕

"Walked past Udon Yasan and never really had the urge to try it u til today. I’m glad I did. Food tasted great! Plus was quite cheap! Had quite a..."

Gdkf

"The store didn't have much to offer at first glance but don't let its appearance put you off. I quite appreciate the unique experience of self..."

Hungry Hieu

"Quick authentic udon. Plenty of options to choose from and great flavour! Took me back to japan. Perfect if you want a quick eat and go meal...."

Brittany Clark

"Udon was fresh but soup was a bit too salty for my taste. It had a great selection of tempura and self-serve counters where you could choose your own..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"They made their own udon fresh daily which is a plus point as their noodle quality is considerably high. It is a self-serve restaurant where you ask..."

Munching Pandas

"Udon is pretty good, well priced,,,Sadly the fried sweet potato was coldBut still taste alright.................will definitely come..."

Nyoz

"Udon Yasan is basically my stable food when we need something quick and easy to eat. I've recently tried the cold noodles due to hot weather and it's..."

Ponkylim

"Excellent home-made Japanese Udon with various toppings to pick, clear soup stock . Good value great food excellent service.Free condiments..."

H

"Service was quick, food was cheap and tasty. Came here on a fairly hot day and ordered the Cold Kimchi Noodle Soup with Sweet Potato Tempura on the..."

Bees

"This is an ultimate cheap eats place, especially for poor students or people who don't get off work until 9pm on a weekday. You can get a warm bowl..."

Om Nom Nom

"When im craving udon, this is my go to place. Cheap, quick and tasty. Very fitting for a student and those in budget. I like the simple plain udon..."

Kristina Maria

"Quality udon, love how you're able to customise your own meal, so cute, cheap, friendly staff, authentic, love the condiments, 10/10 would come again..."

Joyce

"One of my favourite spots to visit after working late and I'm forced to fend for myself. I usually enjoy the sukiyaki beef noodle soup with a soft..."

Mustard

"It was a very cold night and I needed some hot food, this place was perfect for some kimchi to boost my immune system. I got my food super fast and..."

Jo The Fairy

"The most authentic and tasty udon that I have had in Melbourne. I always get the beef noodle soup, and for $7.80 (small) and $9.80 (large) the price..."

Dee

"I've been a regular here now for 1.5 years now; it's about time I gave this place a review. I've never been disappointed here! Good menu choices,..."

HP

"First time here and I enjoyed it so much! I had the curry beef udon with an extra side of egg and vegetable croquette. I love the Japanese inspired..."

L

"Experience was a bit confusing but I really enjoyed the Udon noodles here. Very nice cheap price, udon highly customizable and tasted yummy. I really..."

ThE MOiStMaKeR

"Customisable udon imitating real life Japanese noodle bars is pretty cool! Handmade noodles, free toppings the concept is great here! Tables were a..."

Ammy Elle

"Quiet and unassuming this restaurant delivers very cheap udon and curries for a very reasonable price. I love the unlimited toppings and green tea..."

Rachael

"The food is quick and convenient. The employees are lovely. The price you pay is definitely worth it and I love how you can add your own additions..."

Red.scarf

"Affordable Japanese comfort food! Love their beef sukiyaki on rice, daikon, and inari. I always come back when I need a quick jap fix at low price...."

Claris

"Wanted something light after eating quite heavily through-out the day as it was my first trip in Melbourne, came across this place and glad I went in..."

Sarah

"Honestly what a brilliant and unique idea of a eatery.Udon Yasan reminds me of my high school's cafeteria, except the food here is amazing and..."

CultureClash

"@this is the third time that i have been here, and none of my visits to this place has disappointed me. there are two options for their..."

Foodie Panda

"Ever since my Japanese friend introduced me to Udon Yasan when it first opened, I have been obsessed. The little udon shop offers customers an..."

Lemon

"Great food at a cheap price. Bowl of hot or cold noodles with a selection of tempura. Staff always friendly and efficiently. Free teas and as much..."

Kayz

"Looking for a quick lunch in Melbourne’s CBD, I stopped by Udon Yasan, Melbourne’s alternative to Marukame in Chatswood. I found the ordering..."

Sydney Tum Tum

"Quite like this restaurant. Have been here a number of times. They specialise in udon noodles. I usually order either the curry beef noodles with..."

Mandy W

"This place is awesome! Reminds me of the time when I was living in Japan and wanted a quick bite of Udon or Soba. What can you buy these days of..."

K-eats

"I quite like this Authentic Japanese style restaurant. From the whole pick your type of noodles and then whatever add ons you like. The free toppings..."

Theresa Arika

"It's good for the price, especially in Melbourne. Except for when it's sold out, and that's usually for at least 5 minutes every 15 minutes between..."

Lilmeh

"(Thursday 22/12/2016)This place is superb with serving their homemade udon. Super cheap. Super-fast. This place will tell you just enjoy..."

Pauliwag

"Love the chicken curry and udon beef noodle soup and eggplant crisps. I will def be back but will skip the crab meat nugget and chicken. I’ll try..."

Indaylakwatsera Gamay

"Pretty descent, got the #2 Sukiyaki Udon ($8) & an ebi tempura ($3). The soup was quite light but pleasant, the beef wasn’t great quality with a..."

LUIS ANTHONY JAYANATA

"A Self Service restaurant offering freshly made, quality, "Sanuki" style Udon at pocket friendly prices. If you are like me, who like udon, but not..."

Ming

"we got the kake udon (#1), sukiyaki beef udon (#2), prawn tempura, crabstick tempura and crab cream croquette on the side. the udon is super worth..."

kristin tan

"The prices have increased and they no longer have free cold green tea but still my favorite place to go for udon..."

Grace Elfira

"Cheap, consistant and delicious. Have visited maybe over a dozen times. Perfect location too so I hope they don't relocate despite it being a small..."

Steven Nguyen

"I wish I could give this place 6 stars! Instantly one of my favourite Japanese eateries. The quality and quantity of food far exceeds its humble..."

Gladys Z

Waterfront

83/100 (2214 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a great lunch today Thursday. Food surreal service excellent. Would highly recommend. Our meals consisted of tuna best ever . melt in your..."

Cath Uit Den Bogaard

"Excellent service , excellent food , would recommend this place to anyone that wants to be looked after when they are in Melbourne, these guys know..."

Chris Davis

"The 400gm rib fillet was the best steak i have ever eaten. To put that in perspective i am a 30yr vetran chef and a professional steak cook. I salute..."

Paul Drabble

"Lovely meal. Top class service! Caters for gluten free with no..."

Christine Allison

"The dessert plating amazes me the most.The salmon, the steak, mussels, prawns, oysters are all fresh and yummy. Have to admit the pricing is on..."

Sunny J

"The staff are really efficient. They could probably do with more but the waiter we had was dealing with about 8 busy demanding tables and he managed..."

CK

"I really liked this place, the atmosphere was very cosy and home-like which made my partner and I feel comfortable. The food pricing was reasonable..."

Samantha Le

"A spectacular experience is an apt description for our first visit to this outlet. Situated along the beautiful Southbank of Melbourne with seating..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"A great restaurant for a beautiful night out in Melbourne! I had the steak which was nicely charred to my liking and awesome ambience! Loved the..."

Therelaxedtraveller

"had work gathering here, I could try seafood platter which is over the top, crab was so fresh and so many variety too, I loved steak, I had scotch..."

Sisi Love Food & Wine

"Good service and great food. Ceviche is fresh and the rest of the seafood is tasty. Seating areas are well sheltered and the location is..."

Dumba

"Wow! This place is amazing and the food was fantastic. The oysters Kilpatrick are amazing! We also had some seafood chowder and breads with olive oil..."

Maryke Fry

"Our family love this place, kinda like my 9 year old chubby self loved stuffing my face full of cake. It's okay, I've come to terms with those life..."

Melbourne Food Girl

"Meal: DinnerOrdered: Red Wine, Snapper and Steaks Having eyes Waterfront Southgate for a while, we finally got around to trying..."

Pav Arneja

"Lovely decor, polite wait staff, terrific menu, good coffee. And the food was really nice-so all adds up to a wonderful dining experience! I had..."

KClovesherfood?

"I caught up with a friend here tonight who was craving champagne and oysters and was not disappointed. I was personally a little disappointed with..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Was here for my birthday dinner. Everything was great from the beginning. The staff is very trained here to provide really good customer service and..."

Viranki Gunasekera

"This place really took me by surprise! I’ve always wanted to try @waterfront_southgate however sometimes I don’t trust the restaurants in..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"I went here at least once a year, the food is amazing and fresh. Of course staffs are caring and friendly. The price is worth paying. High..."

NW

"Our usual go to place for the friends to get together. We always get the large sushi platter to share, sometimes two because it’s so good, and then..."

James Yousif

"Melt in your mouth eye fillet, even though it is a seafood restaurant they do know how to cook a good steak! They serve fresh, quality ingredients..."

Sophiecoulton_222

"The evening team here who took care of my friends and I, from the host to our stationed waitress, they were all very hospitable. It was very pleasant..."

Will Tran

"No booking and got a table straght away. A knowledgeable waiter with very quick service. Food cooked to perfection and well presented. Great flavours..."

Nay Nay

"@Waterfront SouthgateOur local seafood restaurant. Nothing better than sitting looking over the Yarra at Flinders St station and the..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"There are two reasons Waterfront has been busy on the two occasions we've eaten there: exceptional service and excellent food. Menu caters for a..."

Helen Stearman

"I love the the view and ambience of this place and had a European feel in it.I ordered a green Thai curry with mussels it was decent size and..."

James Tully

"Kids meals the beef a little bit hard. oysters and fish were fresh.specially the oysters were taste good.service were very good.the steam barramundi..."

Typhoon

"Very pleasant. Service good and the seafood linguine good vfm and top drawer. Says it all when it was the only place busy on the front last..."

Gary Blair

"Quite a fancy lookin' seafood restaurant with a bit of a European feel. The oysters were really fresh and they seem to go better without the..."

FoodforThought

"Had a wonderful meal to celebrate a birthday. The service staff were impeccable; friendly and helpful. The food itself was tasty and well presented...."

Sneha Arora

"Searching for lunch by the river, Waterfronts elegant display of wine and meats drew us into a very glamorous dining room! We opted for the weekday..."

M.

"Great service and entertaining friendly staff. Good coffee. Lovely view and ambience. The sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce was finger..."

Saloni

"What a great find. I remember eating in this restaurant in its old South Bank location. Seafood platter really lovely and the service was fantastic a..."

Dawson Brister

"Came here on a Sunday night for dinner with the family, and we all had a fabulous night! The vibe here is great, the staff are attentive, and the..."

Stelly

"Lovely birthday dinner here last month I had the seafood linguine which was amazing and mojito and lychee cocktail. Entree was fresh oysters....."

Lauren

"Managed to get an outside table with a great view of the city. We started with Coffin Bay oysters which were sensational, then I had a Scotch steak..."

James Whittaker

"The calamari 5/5, it was really fresh and just enough sauce but it took super long to arrive as they forgotten our table and had to remind them...."

Michelle Khor

"Excellent mix of fresh seafood, good pasta and prime steak. Wide range of wines by the bottle or glass and great service. Good view over the Yarra..."

Gavin Gusling

"Grilled and seafood are quite popular here. sauce is delicious. dessert was not too bad.good location and good atmosphere.Preferably..."

Sam

"Ate here on Christmas Day after a long flight. Food was exceptional, I got the sesame crusted tuna which was exactly what I felt like, it was light..."

Nati Celliers

"Beautiful! We had a wonderful meal in the welcoming environment of the waterside. Everyone in my party loved their meal, but I especially recommend..."

Luc Wolthers

"Beautiful food & great service at this posh restaurant. The pan seared salmon comes with mashed green peas and topped with a scallop. The grilled..."

Ling Yap

"It's a lovely restaurant. Nice location. Nice view. Nice decoration. I guess if you're looking for seafood this restaurant it's for you. We were..."

Ana Gonçalo

"If you're a massive seafood lover like myself this places is heaven for starters we ordered oysters along with a main sized sushi platter.for main..."

Melissa

"Came here for a work Christmas function. Beautiful views of the Yarra and nice rustic décor. We were a bit squashed so I felt a sorry for the..."

Michy

"Despite my skepticism of this building/area being a complete tourist trap I was pleasantly surprised with Waterfront. We recently came here with some..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Went here for a business lunch on a weekday. There was plenty of space. It take a while before they came and take our order. I had a salad nicoise..."

I. D.

"Wonderful place for steak and seafood. Our steak was cooked perfectly medium with lovely pink in the middle and the mushroom sauce was the best I had..."

FoodieCCC

"Fantastic. Seafood heaven. Great wait staff. Lovely selection of meals. Our waiter catered for a seafood platter with extra's to start off..."

Lotty Loves Food

"For a large dining eatery it is what you would expect, staff are attentive food is ok great place to watch the world go buy. Being in south bank it..."

Tony Panton

"It's exactly as you'd expect, walking past the venue. Quality food and great service. My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night and had one of..."

Rachel Jaye Honner

"I've been here a few times and never been disappointed..the food is delicious and the service is always good.. It's not that overpriced compared to..."

Natalie NC

"Ok for starters I don't no why your rated so low,we are from NZ and have been here a few times,service A class food AAA class,views etc everything..."

Ayaan

"Food and service awesome well worth the effort to walk over here. The food was fresh. The tuna was slightly over cooked so was dry but apart from..."

Pun McC

"Been here a couple of times now and has been consistent throughout. Seafood is very fresh across all the dishes which contained it and the lamb chops..."

Jac

"Only went in for dessert and was won over by the pavlova and cheesecake being on the menu! Staff were lovely and attentive but my goodness the..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Wow. What an improvement. My family visited the waterfront today and i think they have got a quality sushi chef, finally! It was 1st visit in last..."

Jin Jang

"An absolutely beautiful restaurant full of charm. The lighting makes the place feel cosy, despite it being large. The staff were very friendly,..."

Brunch Lover

"If you're a massive seafood lover like myself - This place is heaven! For starters, we ordered oysters along with a main sized assorted sushi..."

Jelena Louise May

"I have tried their California Roll and King Prawn. And both of them are very delicious.Coming from Hong Kong, I think most of us would find..."

Alexau1130

"Beautiful view and delicious food! I like wine here very much~ services and dishes are exquisite, u can enjoy some performance……anyway, want to..."

Siyou

"Do: the eye fillet or rib eye, or the whole New Zealand flounder. Don't: skip dessert. Sticky date and chocolate fondant were great. Not..."

David Food Leasing

"Sublime seafood and service !Lunched at Waterfront 15th February. Could not fault the friendly yet knowledgeable efficient staff, the beautifully..."

Julie Burke

"We had seafood platter.. I love the oyster serve in cold.. but.. not the rest of the seafood.. was too cold for me.. but, still taste good with..."

MB

"We went on Saturday night and had a really nice meal for dinner. We had the Seafood Paella for 2 which was very tasty and then for desert the..."

Dills

"We had a fantastic lunch today. Beautiful fresh oysters, large king prawns, nicely cooked snapper, sushi and sashimi main and desert. No complaints..."

Geraint Gardner

"Could not find a fault for this restaurant.The hot seafood platter was amazing with all the best quality food. Staff was welcoming and..."

Shania

"Absolutely love their lunch special.. Value for money, excellent service and ambience.. Delicious seafood chowder and lunch menu. Restaurant is great..."

J88

"Crowded restaurant, we were seated in between a couple of other tables and the bar. Felt a little bit too close for comfort. The waitress however was..."

Paige Wiles

"On a sunny afternoon eating the fresh catch was just wonderful. It is my second time here but the 1st time was a moonlit night this time it is worm..."

Kiran Dikshit

"We had a fantastic dinner here. We got in early before the crowds at about 6.30pm. It was still very busy at this time though. The man that greeted..."

Yummyintummy

"Surprisingly good seafood. It's a truth usually borne out that the better the view the worse the food. With such a warm night on a long weekend, it..."

Missdelish

"BEAUTIFUL SETTING!!! And beautiful decor.... This place is also child friendly and the staff was really nice and quite friendly with my child which..."

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"Had the barramundi in master broth with dumplings... Yum yum yum! Very delicious.. Table of 12 of us last night and there were no complaints at all!..."

Louisa Koko

"This place has really improved. Have a some great steaks here lately and also the seafood platter is a real winner. Yu won't be able to finish it. ..."

Shane Lucas

"Had dinner which included the Chowder special and then followed with Rib Eye steak. Both of these were excellent and service very professional..."

Gorilla

"Had the $35 express lunch here and it was great. Had the salmon and to be honest it was one of the better salmon entrees I've had in a long time,..."

DrinkAndFeast

"Lovely restaurant with a great view. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. A special mention to the calamari dish, which tasted amazing...."

Eileen N

"Came here for lunch one day and ordered the lunch special. Great place to sit down outside and enjoy the water view. Seafood is fresh and they have a..."

Marcel S.

"I had a really lovely experience here! They were very busy, but the staff were professional, got us a table with no booking and attentive without..."

Belinda Caldwell

"We came to this fantastic restaurant yesterday night and the experience was super duper. The food was not only delicious but also looked amazing. I..."

Tee Phan

"So I came here after receiving a voucher for my birthday. My first impressions was it seemed over priced and a tourist restaurant in the heart of..."

Luke Kenyon

"We celebrated our daughter’s 21st birthday last night & loved every minute of our experience at Waterfront Southgate. Our waitress Anna was so..."

Joanna Daffy

"I am giving this 5 stars but I want to give it more. My wife and I had an excellent dinner of entree oysters, salmon, barra (mains) and sorbet trio..."

Stephen Davies

"The Waterfront is an outstanding restaurant. Very friendly and professional staff, service was prompt and excellent, the food is fresh and tasty. I..."

Robert Hodge

"Love the food! Very tasty and well-presented. Great location along Southgate close to NGV, Arts Centre and Botanical..."

Zeph

Gyoza Gyoza

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Me and my friend tried the grilled lobster, gyoza and the ramen here. The Hikkaido Creamy Lobster Miso soup is really rich and nice, the Sapporo..."

Philip Ho

"On the last day of first semester, I tried vegetarian fried rice with grilled chicken with my friends. It was so good. Highly..."

Anjeela Ka

"Amazing lobster soup ramen, can't decide if we like the shoyu base or Yuzu base better. Just too good. The matcha beer goes well with it. Fried..."

Theresa Chiu

"Amazing food and service. We had gyoza, okonomiyaki, salmon sashimi, tempura vegetables, lamb ribs, and umeshu. It was a delicious..."

James O'Dwyer

"This place was such a pleasant surprise for us. The staff was lovely and caring, very quick service and delicious food! The chef even came out to..."

Sara Galliani

"Best lobster ramen in Melbourne! Very affordable too! Highly recommended. Staff are really helpful and friendly too. 10/10 customer..."

Tee Roons

"Excellent Japanese cuisine in Melbourne central, Yuuke is my favorite. Very nice services. Strong..."

Lynn LI

"I always love coming back here! Best..."

Sarah Bewley

Fukuryu Ramen

"Amazing ramen, really flavorful deep cloudy pork broth. Try the Japanese sweet potato beer if you’re adventurous. It was surprisingly quiet for a..."

Amanda

"Really enjoyed my shoyo ramen and the matcha ice-cream wow. Efficient. Service was fairly quick with a bit of a queue. Food came quickly and served..."

Paul Pavlinovich

"Unique Dish: Ramen - See Photos Food: Good Portion size. Service: Servers are well presented, smiling & polite. Atmosphere: Well decorated &..."

Jianfa Ben Tsai

"I'm a big ramen fan. I travel to Japan every year and make a habit of seeking out a tasty bowl of Tonkotsu. I've tried about 15 ramen places in..."

Caspar Roxburgh

"I'm a ramen addict and tried upwards of 20 different ramens places in Japan. Fukuryu is the best I’ve had in Australia and as close to authentic..."

Thom King

"The traditional pork and the chicken ramen were both delicious, standard ramen for a good price for those budget conscious. Sake slightly expensive..."

Mathew Knight

"I don't have much reference of ramen in Melbourne, but this is an on ramen compared to Sydney. Service is really fast and staff very..."

Ana Paula Bernardo

Rolls

"Went to Grill Balaclava Tuesday night and have the best customer service from the manager, his name is Daniel if I’m not wrong. He was very..."

Joao Pedro Schiavo

"Simply grilled burger and chips were fresh and tasty! Staff were friendly and quick..."

Sera M

"Delicious vegetarian burger with some hot chips, a beer and some nice company :) call it a nice evening at Grill’d, nice ambiance, friendly staff..."

Praveen Aradhya

"Really nice atmosphere, plenty of seating and wide walk ways so it's easy to move around. Great burgers!! Great..."

Aleesha Barton

Sushi Sushi

"NOW CLOSED PERMANENTLY 😢. I usually get avocado and cucumber sushi. 😋. I'm not a 🐠 lover either cooked or raw. Damn. Went the other day and..."

Catriona Miscamble

"Great Japanese food. Take away or dine in, tasteful. Vegetarian options available. Fair cost x..."

Aluisio Vieira

"Good variety with actual seating available. There are a few larger tables nestled in the rear which are out of..."

Mary M

Robot Bar

"Came here for a quick drink after dinner with a friend whilst they were still open. Love the cool, funky vibe and the drinks were yummy. A great..."

Willtravelforfood17

"3.6 for mine. Very Melbourne place - a modern Japanese bar. Very Melbourne location - tucked away discretely down a narrow lane, Bligh Place. ..."

Two Sheds

"Great cozy bar tucked away in a typical Melbourne laneway. Have been many times and it never disappoints. Staff is great and plenty of drinks..."

ElCompass

"Love this cute little bar in a lane way in Melbourne. It’s tiny, so don’t expect it to be bustling, but it’s quiet and quaint and perfect for a..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Came for a quick after work cocktail with a friend who was visiting from overseas. I was impressed with the array of options of gin and vodka for my..."

Good Food Good Mood

"With a cool collection of sake and Japanese drinks I felt the izakaya vibe from my times travelling Tokyo, great place for a group of friends after..."

Flytonewyork

"Bar deep in a laneway, that's the Melbourne way. Only been here for pre-dinner drinks and while the venue's pretty quiet, it's still very enjoyable...."

RoamingEats

"We had drink Chichibunishiki was really nice Sake. Place was sooo great and comfortable, staff was great either.. good take care. Thank you so much..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"I brought my sister's visiting in-laws to have a meal at Robot Bar. We were keen to try the espresso martini which uses Liquid Black Coffee beans. It..."

Petal Loves Food

"If you like sake and retro little bars that are super snug with great ambience, not too loud (hard to find!), then totally need to pay a visit to..."

Pinna_is

"I remember coming here 14 years, so it's been open at least that long. I've been several times since and it's never disappointed. The quirky and..."

Ben To

"Contrary to the name, this place is actually quite cosy. I like the food options to go with drinks. However, flavor wise food is average, but over..."

FoodHedonist

"Comfy place. Nice and chill. Hardly ever crowded.Cocktail are tasty and the ramen restaurant across the road (Mugen) is run by the same..."

Oreo Ninja

"Nice quiet spot with a casual atmosphere. Nice selection of cocktails and sake. Very good place to wind down at night. The robot theme is quirky and..."

ReneeRainbows

"Be warned. The saki here is the full on real deal & it well get you well smashed before you even realise it! Lovely quirky bar. I always enjoy the..."

Happy Kath

"A hip little bar in the CBD. Found down an alley (where most of the more interesting bars are found in Melbourne). Best place for Japanese..."

DEX

"One of my favourite bars in Melb CBD. Amazing variety of drinks, especially Japanese beers.Enough food to keep you satisfied and cool as..."

Simon

"Awesome place!. Had a couple of drinks with a few friends Saturday night. Reasonable prices; good, quiet location; friendly staff; this place had it..."

Facebook User

"One of the best. Absolutely love this bar! Brilliant location, great drinks and lovely service from the staff. It's my go-to for first dates every..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). The good? Cute little bar with nice cocktails, and attentive service. The bad? A little on..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"These dudes are super knowledgable about all of the things. Had a super good chat with the bartender about Japanese whiskies...."

Old Mate

"I went to robot on the weekend. I found it to be a really interesting little place, captured the fun and quirkiness about Japan that captivates us..."

CanberraMD

"Laneway bar. Cute laneway style bar, that feels very melbourne. A small space with an upstairs, and seating outside. Good range of japanese and..."

Affogato Addiction

"Definitely my go to bar on a night out for pre-drinks. The chilled house sake represents good value at $18, you get about 7 shots worth. It's a nice..."

Stanley Ye

"Cool little bar, the couple cocktails we had were..."

Brad Ellis

"Great bartender/owner, makes excellent cocktails, with beer on offer as well as a quality array of sake. I can't claim to be a sake connoisseur but..."

James Dickson

"Went in here for a quick night cap, quickly turned into a lovely evening talking to the regulars and the owner. Highly recommend as a well priced,..."

Auri

"I love this place, such a chilled and cool bar. Anime on the projector and a range of Japanese beers to any cool cocktails. Bartenders are so down to..."

Kevin Nguyen

"It is really nice Japanese bar. You can find good Japanese..."

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Musashi Ramen Bar

83/100 (2172 ratings)

"Ordered the Red Dragon ramen with normal spiciness. Taste really good! One of the..."

HuntingCalories

"9/10 for their ramen. Clean, simple, and have good options. The spiciness was just alright. Very attentive..."

Jelly9449

"Great place for ramen! A rich and delicious broth that had me hooked to the last sip. Also tried the Wagyu Tataki that was really refreshing at an..."

Jason

"Came here for lunch. Was trying to get into a popular Ramen restaurant directly opposite but the queue was ridiculous, so came here instead. I wasn't..."

ARMANEATS

"Had a great bowl of ramen here, had the Hakata Original. Good serving size, succulent pork belly, great creamy broth and nice noodles. Also friendly..."

Noodlelover54

"Nice and low key place. We grabbed the lunch deal which was super good for what you got. We left with our bellies full. I chose the chicken ramen..."

ThE MOiStMaKeR

"The first bite of the M9 Wagyu Beef made me ecstatic and, at the same time, parallel thought, wish I could afford this delicious beef to have every..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"The food was brilliant and enjoyable to eat, liked the choice of having ramen without the broth :3. Customer service was very friendly and inviting...."

Luke Huynh

"The greeting and service was great. The atmosphere of the place was very traditional ramen bar like. We ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu with extra egg...."

D&T

"Can never go wrong with a delicious bowl of spicy ramen on a cold Melbourne day! Friendly and prompt service, easy going atmosphere, and great prices..."

Leila

"Firstly the customer service not bad , really friendly , secondlyI ordered limited time “ wagyu m9 ramen “ and robata grill . The grill not..."

Pierre Pie

"Musashi Ramen Bar is a great place to have delicious ramen, bento and small sides. It has a cozy atmosphere where you can hangout with friends and..."

FoodieQueen21

"I love this place so much some of the best ramen and dons in Melbourne.My partner and I always come here and I always forget to leave a good..."

Leni M

"I was attracted by the bright signboard and simply styled interior of this place. The ramen bowls were delicious. They were priced competitively. The..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Ramen noodles have a great texture. Perfect amount of chewiness. Had the red dragon (spicy), broth wasn't that tasty, overly salty. Would come back..."

Anthony N

"This is now my favourite ramen spot. I ordered the standard pork ramen with extra noodles which comes on the side. The broth was very flavorful. The..."

Joshua Osborne

"Ramen joint on Russell st.The place is not too crampy and has a Japanese vibe. They have a second floor but i reckon it's for another..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"We got the Hakata Tonkotsu and Tori Shoyu - both were really good. Personally loved the level of saltiness of the soup and the springy noodles. The..."

Goldielyn Limsiy

"Its been a while since I had ramen, my last experience was not that great so going to Musashi I was hoping for better luck!Arriving at 12.15pm,..."

AngeLuvFood8

"One of my top favourite ramen places! Broth was amazing and creamy! This place never disappoints me, workers are really nice, such a cute and small..."

Jessica T Nguyen

"Chanced upon this place after another ramen place I normally go to had a super long queue. Good choice in the end. Ordered the Red Dragon - spicy..."

JKGasMan

"Came here to satisfy my craving for ramen in cold Melbourne weather.When we were ordering, we were told that they ran out chicken broth and..."

Vinniesia Fen

"So good!! Love their Red Phoenix ramen, the broth is delicious and they add a generous amount of toppings. The atmosphere is quirky and cheerful, and..."

Valina Whites

"Walking into Musashi Ramen makes me feel like I’ve been transported to Japan. The decor is super cute and the wait staff are sweet and friendly...."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Me and husband went in for dinner on Friday night. There was not much queue and we were seated after 10 mins of wait. They gave us a table with 4..."

StepiiGM

"Nice basic ramen! I went out of my comfort zone and opted for the black tora ramen. Don’t be alarmed it really didn’t taste any different to the..."

Lily Tang

"The best and my favourite ramen shop in town.Love their distinctive broth so much! ·.🍜Red Dragon - A good choice for people who..."

Natmato

"The reason why I've given this a 4 stars is because I am complying with the majority of reviewers.Also because it is well deserved for its..."

Kenny Tran

"This is my favourite restaurant, which I can come for some late night supper. I personally like their ramen. I would vote they have the best ramen in..."

Archie Ho

"Great food as always. This establishment has gone better and better every time I come back. It has the best ramen in Melbourne, I assume. Always good..."

Miss Australiana

"Dropped by for dinner, ordered the Red Phoenix with Karaage, noodles were tasty and good. They only gave three pieces of Karaage and they were quite..."

Fulloffood

"—-GLOWING REVIEW ALERT—-I’ve been to musasti countless times for a midnight ramen. The staff were s amazing and super kind, the menu..."

Davide EklipseMedia Cilloni

"Holy moly! I’m blown away at the good here. I wish I had three stomachs so I could fit more food in! We had Seafood Tom yum ramen, Black tora..."

The_littlehungrylife

"Yummm! Had the seafood Tom Yum and my wife had the black toro fungus and was so tasty. We love our ramen and this one ticked all the boxes, noodles,..."

Daniel

"Great ramen and bento boxes! Nice atmosphere. Ramen full of flavour, noodles perfectly cooked.Staff were ok, not as friendly or..."

Melbourneats

"This place was such a good call .. I had a best ramen here . I got the Sichuan ramen which was spicy and delicious. My husband got a bento box ....."

Gunn Ahluwalia

"We came here at 1am on a Friday night and it was still busy. But it was definitely an enjoyable atmosphere. I enjoyed the ambience and decorating of..."

Alicia

"My partner and I came at 11pm and it was still very busy. Even so the service was good and we were given a table quickly. We ordered the red dragon..."

Doris Ma

"Late night ramens cannot get any better We tried the normal tonkotsu ramen and the one with fried chicken.The soup has a lot of..."

Vivian

"We had a ramen craving and feeling ramen venturous, we decided to try somewhere new instead of the usual favourites.Sitauated near..."

Hungry Hieu

"Musashi Ramen could definitely be one of the top competitors in the Melbourne ramen game. Not only do they specialise in ramen, but they also have a..."

Stelly

"Maybe the best ramen I’ve ever tried in Australia! it’s very tasty and the crew its so prepared, specially the cashier girl that was working in..."

Larissa Mayumi

"We had their signature white and black ramen with noodles medium. Broth was very tasty and noodles al dente. Pork melts in the mouth, egg perfect,..."

Tim Heng

"Ramen tastes great even I ordered takeaway and had it at home after 1hr travel time. Ordered both dry ramen and soup ramen- both had chewy noodles..."

Li Lisa

"Rating is actually a 3.5. The place is pretty nice and we ordered a whole heap of food. The gyoza was very flavourful and the takoyaki balls were..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Such a great ramen place. The menu is offers so much variety of ramen. They now offer dry ramen which is delicious! The sides on offer are cheap and..."

The Honest Glutton

"Originally came here on a whim, we were meaning to go to the ramen place opposite but the queue was too long so we decided to try Mushashi. Always..."

Xina Lam

"Good place to head to on Russell Street during late nights, they are open late everyday, until 3am on weekends, me and my mates all love coming..."

Kyle

"Awesome Ramen authentic ramen ..Big Izakaya menu love it alreadythey have a huge Sake list and cocktail listGood place for Night out..."

First Name Hungry Last Name Always

"3.5- 这家拉面还可以汤没博多元助浓，但是有蛋猪肉也比较好吃. 可以选面的软硬度. Musashi serve good ramen and very..."

Christinana

"This place is open late on Wednesday night.It was full at 11pm and friendly staff offered us upstairs.Downstairs dining area has wooden 6..."

Leena

"Lined up across the road but line was so long that i estimated an hours wait so looked over and noticed no line at this place. We were seated..."

The Pet Roo

"Wonderful atmosphere, fast service and the food comes out so quick, did not expect it tbh. Have tried the ramen and also the dry ramens and they both..."

Quoc Lieu

"The black garlic broth ramen really hit the spot - so flavoursome and the soup was so creamy. In terms of price, it's average for ramen. But..."

Fatcat

"If you want to experience amazing Ramen with ambience and a dining experience that gets as close to Japan as Melbourne can, come to Musashi Ramen on..."

Kevin & Emily

"Went there today with colleagues and ordered the original hakata tonkotsu ramen with Gyoza for lunch special. Ramen was very nice but if you follow..."

Amid

"The best thing about this place is their $15 lunch time special. The ramen itself is tasty, has a decent amount of toppings and has a nice bodied..."

Kevin

"We went at 5pm and there was already queue outside. 🤵🏻‍♂️Staff were professional and polite. There was literally only one staff at start..."

Riti

"Waiting time to enter the restaurant was pretty quick, about 10mins. However, the food only arrived after 35mins due to a technical issue in the..."

Vincent Choi

"I had the midnight ramen! It was served with a stove. 🔥The staff instructed to let it cooked for 4 mins . I took out the noodle at about 1.5 mins..."

Honey

"Love that this place is open late! Super popular ramen place and there’s always a line. Staff are super nice and friendly here. The ramen is one..."

Chloe Choo

"Though there’s a line, we got our seats in less than 15 minutes (probably because we come in two person). Toro black: full-bodied soup! I’m..."

Xin Ru

"Pretty good ramen place with a friendly service. We ordered 4 dishes and they were nice. The yakuza ramen's broth can be a bit more thick and salty..."

Yos William

Mr Ramen San

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered charsu tonkotsu ramen, it was really good! The taste is unique amongst ramen in Melbourne CBD. You also got two nori, ajitsuke tamago (ramen..."

Michael Sidharta

"this place is hidden gem 🧢 I am a regular customer and I come here with my family a lott and we all love the ramen, teriyaki chicken, Gyoza,..."

Cantaeii

"Great little ramen shop. Had the charsu miso for $13.9 and it was delicious. They also do free noodle refill! Service was attentive and the..."

Pacc

"Ordered the chashu tonkotsu and the chashu shoyu ramen. Both tasted great, includes seasoned egg and fungus without charging as an add on like some..."

Natalie Kong

"This is a really nice place for a quick ramen fix while you're out and about in the CBD. I dropped by for a charsu ramen which was very satisfying...."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Amazing ramen and even better service! I ordered the watermelon beer and Tonkotsu ramen. Broth wasn't too thick and noodles tasted fresh! The staff..."

Kate Phan

"Came with 4 people and everything was really nice! We came down from Sydney and it's one of the best Australian ramen places I've been to. Very..."

Jennifer Phan

"The staff is very nice and the food is even better. I asked them to make my vegan dry ramen extra spicy and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. I..."

Snigdha Kotnala

"The boys and I went here for some good ol’ fashion traditional Japanese ramen. I had the spicy seafood ramen and am pleased to say that it was..."

Richard Nguyen

"Chasu Ramen + Spicy Tonkotsu BrothThe spiciness is a little too much for me as I don't eat too spicy food. However, overall is good! The bamboo..."

Gordon Aw

"5 stars. Best ramen I have ever had, hands down. In Melbourne and Tokyo. Charshu ramen with tonkotsu broth is my go to. Spicy tonkotsu is also great...."

Dani Boudville

"Ordered chasu tonkotsu ramen and beef shoyu ramen. Both were delicious but my preference is tonkotsu broth. They give free extra ramen too! What a..."

Eatwithbonny

"My favourite ramen restaurant in Melbourne. Staff are super friendly and each bowl of ramen is delicious! Having free top ups of noodles is..."

Melbfood00

"i ordered the black ramen and it was amazing. the meat was so delicious so as the well cooked egg. 100/100. the staffs were so polite and friendly...."

Minh Minh Nguyễn

"Located in a little alley in Chinatown mr ramen san attracts quite a few customers.. there is always a queue if you come here during lunch and..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Mr Ramen San is located in Midcity Arcade. It’s quite a popular ramen joint. We came before it closed so we didn’t have to line up but everyone I..."

Angela Eats

"We loved 😍The spicy tonkatsu soup base was delicious! We loved that you were able to “build your own” ramen bowl by choosing the base and..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Mr Ramen-san is now my favourite ramen place in Melbourne CBD! Affordable, quick and great during Melbourne’s winter coming up. With authentic..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Charsu ramen ($13.90)⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️🍴Yummy affordable ramen in a tiny cosy shop that is pretty popular. Expect a queue or go early..."

Cafehoppingkids

"This definitely hits the ramen cravings I’ve had for awhile. It’s a small little cozy nook serving authentic and delicious ramen. The broth is a..."

E

"Both the ramen taste good! Staff are friendly, the environment is totally feel like when I was travelling in Japan. The price is quite reasonable and..."

CSL

"Excellent vegan 'pork' ramen. Lots of taste, not too salty and serving size was about right for a lunch item.A little bit pricey, but I'm..."

Bobby

"Authentic and nice service, had to wait a bit but it was fast. Had the basic chashu tonkatsu ramen. Broth, egg and noodles were delicious but in wish..."

Karen

"Very small but cosy place. Ordered the charsu tonkatsu Ramen. It was tasty, noodles could have been a little firmer but the broth was just nice in..."

GreatFood77

"Service is friendly and welcoming. Tonkotsu broth is delicious and the gyozas are a must try. The gyozas are so good I came by to just get a plate..."

Dalina

"Had the tsukemen and it was super delicious. Noodles had a great chewy texture. And the green tea you pour into the broth at the end really made it a..."

Jacky Chen

PC3

"The noodles are great. The soup is rich maybe a bit too rich. The teriyaki charsu pork is my favourite topping. Free extra noodles is so good. The..."

Jessie Tran

"Ate here today for lunch just to try it out after a friend had raved on about it. I had the teriyaki chashui ramen and my lunch date had the hot..."

LC

"Very flavourful and filling. Free refill of noodles if you're feeling hungry and the staff there are absolutely wonderful. One of my favourite ramen..."

CerealKiller

"I come here all the time and am always satisfied with the meal and service ☺️ they give free extra noodles too, so you will never leave..."

Jade C

"This is one of the best ramen shops! Superb tonkotsu (pork bone) soup base, perfect soft boiled egg and juicy pork gyoza! I asked for firmer noodles..."

HildaLuv2Eat

"Authentic Japanese TONKATSU ramen. It’s located inside the indoor lane of ChinaTown(Mis City) . Soup was mild but I’m not the fan of noodle ( a..."

RK

"Along with Hakata Gensuke, this is my favourite ramen in Melbourne so far. There was a 15 minute wait on a weekday evening as it is a small place and..."

Chey_ct

"Very authentic, felt like I was back in Japan. Serving size was perfect, gyoza was one of the best I have tasted and service was great. Thank you...."

Moneta Tan

"We were somehow craving for a nice bowl of ramen last night and thought why not try of a ramen shop we had not tried before. Looking through a couple..."

Pluviophile

"I have been here several times, and each time the service and food has been excellent. It is currently my favorite ramen restaurant in the whole of..."

Boon Khee Lim

"This is by far my favourite ramen place in the world. Even better than what I had in Japan. The smooth balanced broth was delicious. I’m really..."

Nathan Zhao

"Great ramen. Something unlike the usual. You get to pick the ramen you want, as well as the soup base.With the tsukemen (dipping noodle)..."

Carissa Lee

"I’ve been looking for different ramen places to check out and a friend had suggested Mr Ramen San in Little Bourke Street so I ventured in and..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"I come here very often. It’s like a go to with my friends. The interior is soooo cute with all the studio thinking stuff. The ramen is really good..."

Lily Tang

"I have been here several times and each time the staff members have been extremely friendly and food is always served within 10-15 minutes. The..."

Joyce Lin

"Great food! The broth of the ramen was creamy and delicious and the gyoza was juicy and well paired with the vinegar based dipping sauce. I will be..."

Natsfoodadventures

"I am so happy I have found this hidden busy ramen gem inside China town. Serving was a bit smaller than what I expected but I was not disappointed by..."

Aki

"Super flavourful tonkotsu broth here, but the bowl is a lot smaller than other places offering ramen for a similar price.Follow us on..."

AlwaysHungryForMore

"Friday night had me craving for some ramen. After a google search I made my way down to Mr Ramen San and am I glad I did!I would never..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"This hidden gem, tucked away in mid city arcade is well worth the wait. Quality ramen broth, springy noodles and just has its own unique taste. Also..."

RGAnders

"This little place tucked away in Chinatown closes early by my standards (9pm) so I've always missed out on trying it until recently. I was dying to..."

Quince And Cheese

"Got the Tonkatsu Charsu Ramen. I have to say that it is one of the best ramens in Melbourne. Such good flavours. A close 2nd to Hakata Gensuke..."

Rohan

"Really remarkable rich ramen. Mr. Ramen San.... Can't really find any negatives with this restaurant. This restaurant has always been a little..."

John Tran

"Took a while to seat us, but that's just because this place is so popular. The staff were very smiley and friendly. I love that you can choose the..."

Gem

"One of the better ramen places in Melbourne, with no MSG in their soup 😍😍. The spicy tonkotsu soup base is delicious, the spicy was not over..."

Alittlehungry

"Surprised by how much I enjoyed this place. Definitely does remind me of Japan with the decor and service but even the quality of their noodles and..."

The Food Book

"Hands down the best vegan ramen I’ve ever experienced. The tonkotsu broth is amazing but the vegan broth was wonderfully rich and decadent despite..."

Mimi

"Ramen here is my benchmark by which i judge all other ramen by because this is the BEST ramen in melbourne! Their ramen broth is cooked overnight,..."

Dm

"Had the original tonkotsu chashu ramen. It was pretty good but the broth wasn’t as strong as the other ramen offering in Melbourne. Would say that..."

Esther Ow

"Been here a couple of times and always ordered the spicy chicken ramen because it’s so good! Simple and quick ramen, yet big on..."

Bear Noms

"One of the best ramen shops in Melbourne. We wouldn’t mind waiting every time. The mushroom entree is beautiful. We have tried 3 different types of..."

Boey

"Chances of getting a seat immediately are higher for solo and couple diners at this quaint yokocho like establishment. Cleanly furnished with..."

Aton5

"Noodle cooks to perfection, and great value ( They offer free extra noodle). The place quite cozy so you should go before 12 go get a table and void..."

Sofia Quach

"Nice little ramen place, good for a casual ramen and I would come back again.Ordered the charsu ramen with tonkatsu broth, and gyoza to share...."

Melissa

"Great servings of ramen in such a beautiful intimate place. The staff were beyond friendly and the food we ordered was flavorsome and delicious...."

Chelsea Fletcher

"Love for Ramen can be felt here. Ramen preparations are just too good, so lovely and so so delicious😋😋😋😋 Cravings always increase as and..."

Pari

"I wanted to rate this place 3.5, but Zomato has changed and it won't allow me to. It's better than your average ramen, but it was not as good as some..."

The Hand That Bites

"Absolutely amazing ramen, hidden gem if you are an out of towner. Will be back every time I am in Melbourne. Charsu Ramen was the best I have ever..."

Mark.pearce74

"Had the charsu ramen and spicy chicken ramen. Hooley dooley, the soup was so flavourful and perfect! It reminded me of Japan. The portion size was on..."

Josephine

"My favourite ramen place in Melbourne, I love how the place feels like a little hole in the wall ramen shop and provides an authentic feeling..."

Alistair Lim

"Really nice tofu ramen and perfectly springy noodles. I was surprised by how creamy the broth was. Great place for a quick and delicious..."

Fatcat

"Hands down, the best Ramen place I've ever visited. The Tonkatsu broth is very similar if not the same quality as it is back in Japan. Very..."

Tony Tran

"Ordered the spicy tonkotsu w beef, love the spiciness and creaminess of the soup. The portion is a bit small w the price you pay compared to other..."

Annie Lu

Tako Sushi Japanese Cafe

"The taste was really good. The portion size was quite filling. And it was very good value for money...."

Darpan Shah

"Delicious, fresh sushi. I ordered two avocado rolls and a prawn and cucumber roll and 3 vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce. I would..."

Dephialis

"A Great Budget Feed. Fresh and generous portion of well-cooked rice (not gluggy or dry like the places l have been to). Chicken was moist..."

Julie T

"My favourite lunch spot for when I'm working in the city. Quick and efficient service. Staff are friendly. I always order their tempura..."

Catherine Tran

"Cheap and fast takeaway food that is perfect for lunch. The large option is actually quite srumptious and fulfilling. The staff are quick to serve..."

Luke And Hannah

"Although it says Jp restaurant but basically a Chinese one. Reasonable food options with reasonable prices...."

Anthony Kaito

"The Chinese food here is excellent ! Yes , they some Japanese food but the chef is Chinese and does well on the classics : fried rice , sweet and..."

Ninniku

"BENTO BOXES - YUM!!. We love the bento boxes from here! Always order the bento box B and always leave with a happy belly. It might not be the most..."

Kat

"Rice was great nice and filling..."

Dean Novacic

"Great little cafe always come here and have given myself a mission to try everythin on the menu so far ive had all the ramen and curry.... Quite..."

Fredrich Soldevilla Manaysay

"Pancake delicious!. Had the vego pancake takeaway. It had a nice texture and was quite filling.Good price (3$) and..."

Lookabookworm

"Excellent price to qualify ratio. We ordered delivery via Uber eats and accidentally ordered too much thinking it was quite cheap for the quantities..."

Michelle Chen

"Humble sushi and Bento store. The lady serving is incredibly friendly and above and beyond customer service. Saw two individuals ask if the sushi..."

Anon N

"Dope sushi, so rare to find a place with quality chicken & rice prepared perfectly. $7 for 3 rolls or $8.50 for 4. Haven't tried anything..."

Super Jim Z

"Great lunch for a very good price as well. Bento boxes were..."

Mark Lunn

"Excellent service from the lady at the front, quick, cheap and tasty food. Would..."

Dan T

"Great food and good value for money option in the..."

Ronald Ramos

"Fantastic Yaki Udon. Traditional strong flavour...."

Paul Pavlinovich

"Nice place to eat if you are on..."

Olga Drake

Dosirock Korean Restaurant & Bar

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-"Dosirock" means "lunch box" in..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Had takeway and they were pretty efficient. Everything was tasty especially the spicy pork hock and bossam. Really authentic flavours! Giving 4 stars..."

Neets Eats

"I’m not usually a big fan of pork hock, but this place does of justice. Also the noodles that comes with it is..."

Sej

"Ordered:Soy Belly & Hock $50 🥩Sesame Dressing Cold Buckwheat Noodles $10 🍜Sesame Dressing Noodles 🥗 Absolutely amazing,..."

Steph

"The soft tofu soup is a must-have dish, but that depends on the chef....., it is great overall speaking, authentic Korean street..."

Kaidong Wu

"Dosirock is known for their long hours into the early morning, but also for their jokbal. It is pork trotters, but it's completely de-boned and has a..."

Flying Forward

"Great place! I had Bul Jok Bal last Friday. This place is one of my favorites! Foods are very nice and I like they are open till late..."

Minsuk Kim

"Came here on a late Friday night and the food was yum! The atmosphere was quite chill and cozy, staff quick and friendly.We've had the pork..."

Cludy Foodie

"I think the best Jockbal is Dosirock in Melbourne! I ordered two kinds of garlic and hot flavors, that taste was really great.When you want..."

Jenny Choi

"One of my go to supper place. Love their cheesey egg roll and potato pancakes. Cold pork hock with noodle is good also. They do pretty cheap soju and..."

Michi

"One of my favourite korean restaurant on King Street. We ordered large size half half pork hock (soy and cold) flavours, fried mackerel,..."

Eatwithbonny

"Revisited May 2019Visited February 2019Good place to have group lunch/dinnerLocation : ⭐⭐⭐⭐Table/Space :..."

1of6™

"This eatery is located in the westend part of the city with an ever growing list of Korean restaurants and slowly becoming Melbourne's Little korea...."

The Pet Roo

"Dosi-Rocks! My first time eating here and can say that I have discovered a new favourite go to spot. Succulent, juicy soy pork belly accompanied with..."

Michelle Tran

"First time having jokbal (pork hock) and it was everything I thought it would be. I don’t know about authentic, but it was delicious.I..."

Chui Choo

"signature Braised pork-hock(JOKBAL) is my favorite, all other dishes are so yum too.serving time is slow sometimes but worth to..."

민정배

"I have been here many times with my friend. The restaurant makes me feel like we are in Korea! It is so korean! We always order their signature dish-..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Unfortunately a slimmer menu during lunch time, fortunately however they had a soup item for me, soondubu jjigae. The broth was bleeding red and..."

Mustard

"Ordered the bossam and jokbal (I forgot the English words for this lol) with spicy cold noodles set and spicy seafood soup with udon on UberEats...."

Minhee

"Hmmmmmm dosirockWhat can I say hmmmmmm....Yum yum yum and yummi those pork hocksStaff management and around servers..."

Shrek

"Nice food. Come here for pork hock but ordered the wrong one. Wish they can add some pictures on the menu. Will come again for the half half pork..."

Yuxi Li

"Stumbled across this restaurant during work lunch. Very interesting lunch menu on a newspaper cutting sheet with typical Korean lunch dishes. More..."

Ling Yuan

"One of the best Korean restaurants that serve good food and have a friendly service! They open till late as well so you can always have a Korean..."

Eats

"If you are craving for some pork this is definitely the place to be! The pork belly was juicy and flavoursome. The serving portion is huge. Good..."

Joey

"If your looking for delicious pork belly and pork hock then this is the place to go! Unlike your usually korean bbq Dosirock serves the most tender..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Ordered my food on menulog after another restaurant cancelled my delivery order an hour after expected time... I didn’t have much hope when I made..."

～Happy Neko~

"Hidden gems of authentic korean restaurant. I had hock and soy pork in Korea. Even there, it was hard to find a restaurant that serve this menu...."

Leslie Yapi

"Love pork? You must come here...delicious Korean cuisine with modern twist...friendly shop stuff and fun dinning environment operating by Korean..."

Madamrouge86

"Great late night Korean food place! The beef japchae had everything your normal japchae would have with lots of veg and generous amount of beef...."

Edible Flowers

"A group of us ate here on a hot & sticky Saturday night. Fortunately they had the air-con, and numerous fans on, but it still got pretty hot and..."

Kathleen Doherty

"Ordered pork belly and hock，kimchi and fish cake from UberEats.Fish cake is good but a little for me.The dish includes one box of belly..."

Alexis Chan

"Decent place. I got fresh oysters and bossam (pork belly) which are delicious! Also, takowasa is good but quite expensive. Very quick and..."

Quinn

"Dosirock is a Korean restaurant in the Melbourne CBD with a bit of a twist. Their specialty is their various styles and flavours of pork hock, which..."

Melbourne Culinary

"One of my favourite Korean restaurant in Melbourne. They have some unique dishes which are rarely seen other Korean restaurant. Pork hock and cold..."

Chai

"Yum! try the pork and the tofu with kimchi. That's all i've tried but the pork was so moist and delicious. Home made kimchi was just so good I..."

Carina Dalton

"I visited them to celebrate my friend's birthday. Their foods quite good in Korean tastes, we ordered the fried shrimps, fresh oysters, grilled..."

Watcharawish Permsinphantong

"Came here for dinner on a Thursday. The place is really cozy and the staff were friendly. It is a good place a for a romantic dinner. However they..."

Kwan Chan

"Yum! I always come here when I want to eat Jok bal or Bo ssam...specially I love Bossam with Korean cold noodles 💕 these combo is the 👍🏼..."

Jasmine

"Ordered Jokbal and Guksu for dinner! The Jokbal was cooked beautifully and also the guksu! Finished the jokbal in a sec and realized we..."

Jessica Wirawan

"First impression was the deco and the atmosphere. It has that casual-midnight-pub feel to it rather than a typical Korean restaurant in Melbourne but..."

IsaH

"Great customer service! And tasty food too.Funky place for dinner out in the hIdden in CBDWill certainly come back again with my..."

Aaron

"Delicious good foods light fine dining Korea really good in Melbourne CBD I'm will recommend with my best friends coming as soon as possible..."

Ivan Mooi

"Been here several times and haven't been disappointed. Try the pancake and kimchi rice. Their take away is also pretty good so select this if the..."

Ellinaki

"Ordered take away from this joint many times. One of the go to options for late night. There aren't many, I mean. Great food. Fast delivery. The..."

Meowmeow

"Been several times and haven't been disappointed yet! Both the hock and pork belly is delicious! The dipping sauces are great and the other side..."

Chelsea Rouse

"Only get 2 get take away from there as its always packed out but find the Korean seafood pancake it so good reminds me of being in Korea .only thing..."

Shrek Oh

"For Pork Lovers!! This place is heaven for you ! Yes, their specialist menu is hock and pork belly. (The menu in zomato is not up to date). I went..."

Hartini Wong

"The food here is soooo delicious! I wonder why I've never heard about this place before. It's certainly underrated on here. It's always busy so be..."

Kimmy_desu

"Great late night Korean. Highly Recommended. I work late in the CBD, and i have sampled a lot of the late-night Korean spots. Dosirock is, in my..."

Dene Robert Lockwood

"Visit our facebook page or call us :-). Visit our facebook page to find out about our current specials. We also offer delivery from 7pm until 3am on..."

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The Long Room

"Great atmosphere. (Although, it can get a little too noisey once the crowds arrive after 8pm). Great service. Great array of drinks and the 'feed me'..."

Rajesh Marfatia

"FRIENDLY STAFF, NICE AMBIENCE AND GREAT COCKTAILS The Long Room is in the basement of the George on Collins building (the Old George's Department..."

Ian Woodruff

"so delicious!!! everything was super fresh and tasty - some must haves for me were the pork belly, cauliflower roti, king fish ceviche + pork spring..."

led y

"If anyone likes good cocktails, amazing food service and great vibe, this is the place to be. My first time here was January 2021 and have been back..."

Diana Narith

"Oof. This place - was super good. Excellent service, great ambience and awesome food! Stand out dish: Dumplings. Possibly THE BEST dumplings I’ve..."

Hannah Lee

"They serve two feed me menus for $40 and $50, but we opted to go small. Cassava Cracker which was fresh, cool and tasty. Kingfish Ceviche which was..."

Bill Mrozek

"Visiting Melbourne from Sydney. Came to the George not knowing what to expect and was absolutely blown away. The cocktails and the team there are..."

TheoCleary

"Fomo Feed Me. Ensure you're ready and starving. $$ good price for 10 menu. Food was very nice and tasty, service was excellent and the cocktails was..."

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