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Chaco Ramen

91/100 (447 ratings)

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"Fat soy is one of the best tonkotsu ramen that I've tried so far in Sydney, very flavourful and it reminds me of my time in Osaka and Tokyo Japan...."

Samuel Widjaja

"Amazing scallop broth with yuzu taste. Although I prefer the vegetarian Ramen more. This place is very crowded but it’s worth the wait. The staff..."

Viseat Sydney

"recommend booking in advanced. especially if you are being a date😆 I love that you can peep into the kitchen and see chefs efforts. and maybe go..."

EaT EAT EAT

"I really love the Ramens! Me and my friends tried different orders so I was able to try the other ones. Everything was good. I’m glad my friend..."

Trabadillocaryl

"The first time we came here and we all fell in love. It’s worth to wait for 30 minutes as they were full. Food was very good with reasonable size...."

Blair

"One of the best ramen places in Sydney. Their traditional ramen are great but also their yuzu ramen is quite a..."

Lisafoodadventures

"Cosy authentic Japanese restaurant, I’ve tried a few of their ramen and bone marrow curry. I didn’t particularly enjoy the scallop yuzu ramen,..."

Dlau992

"Totally in love with the "Wagyu Bone Marrow Curry". Taste different than normal Japanese Curry. This one is more savoury and give a very nice aroma...."

Cullinhere @allinhere.official

"An amazing Japanese cuisine restaurant .they have one of the best barbecues in the place. their noodles are also just amazing. The services to are..."

Food Baaraati

"A dimly lit little Japanese chuan chuan 🍡 bbq place. Very low-key exterior, it was hard to find on first visit. I and Xihuahua 🐶 went there..."

Guorium🧪

"Small bar, big flavours. Rich yuzu-enhanced taste in their signature Yuzu Scallop Ramen. For those that want some spice, try the Chilli..."

140

"Gyoza is to die for!Venue:Tiny ramen bar with communal table on crown street.Service:Awesome, they give sometimes for..."

Culinary Artist

"We finally made it to this much hyped and cosy place on a Monday to grab some ramen and we weren’t disappointed. The soups are absolutely heavy..."

YARM

"Stooping to get under low hanging noren, we sink into the intimate sub-basement space dubbed Chaco Bar.Dominated by a long communal table overhung..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Had a wonderful end to the working week at Chaco Bar. Three of us arrived about 12:30 for lunch and managed to squeeze onto the communal middle..."

Rachael

"Great ramen and rice dishes. Would definitely recommend! We were lucky to get a table without any waiting time. Staffs were nice and attentive. The..."

Jasmine

"I had a really good time here. I love their yakitori, especially liver is amazing. They have many kinds of nihonsyu. I enjoyed their nihonsyu with my..."

Haruru

"Great Place. one of our favourite japanese restaurant in Sydney. We enjoyed everything from the smoked edamame, chawanmushi, the fresh sashimi,..."

Iman&ivy

"What a cozy ambience this place offers. A go-to lunch spot for workers alike. Ordered the scallop ramen. Soup and noodles were good-it had a lemon-y..."

MK Chu

"This restaurant exceeded my expectations, staff was lovely. We had one of their specials “Uni wagyu with truffle”, they are known to have amazing..."

Sandra Le

"a cosy little restaurant tucked away in Surry hills that transports you to Japan. Came to satisfy some serious ramen cravings and was utterly blown..."

Food_critic2307

"We came here after being recommended by a friend, and they really have amazing food! We came during lunch time so we couldn't try the yakitori, but..."

Marcela Purnomo

"Food is amazing here which is why I keep coming back. The gyozas, the wagyu skewers, the rice balls - everything they do is delicious. One thing to..."

Katrina

"WHAT A DELIGHT. We left the place totally enchanted. The food was amazing: we shared 2 sliders (braised pork belly), today's sashimi for 2 (see..."

Edwige Gnt

"Will be back for:+ Egg custard+ Chef’s 6 skewers This is an intimate little bar that will not be out of place in yakitori lane..."

The Casual Diner

"An authentic Japanese izakaya, remember to book in advance, or u won't have a sear for sure in a weekend evening. The place is not too big, but that..."

Queenie

"Chaco Bar is seriously amazing! Really wanted to try their famous Uni Wagyu but they didn’t have it that day. Their Kim chi rice + bone marrow was..."

Anna Tran

"Busy Friday night with the place turning away anyone without a booking. Food was amazing and the highlight was the wagyu uni truffle main which very..."

Wendy

"Been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally decided to go today.. booking is essential guys, we were seated near the entrance and saw at..."

Jeffrey Adam

"Unlike other small restaurants, you still can sit comfortably when enjoying your meal. The staffs are friendly as well. The gyoza is one of the best..."

Mashimaro

"Highly recommend! Everything here is great. Fresh sashimi with great plum wine tasted fantastic. Make sure you book a table before you go, as it is..."

April

"This is a secret ramen/yakitori gem! They serve ramen during the day and by night it will transform into a happy yakitori bar. The ramen is authentic..."

GiGi MV

"We ordered the $60 dollar set menu and overall it was ok. It started with a delightful sashimi platter and the rest was just ok because some of the..."

Veronica Indrawan

"We originally wanted to visit this place for their ramen, however only arriving to find out that ramen was only on Monday's! However... we were not..."

Famishedduo

"Chaco bar didn't really meet my expectations. Firstly the place was quite small, so we waited about 15 mins or so for a table, which I didn't mind...."

Lien Nguyen

"Really enjoyed my dinner here tonight. The dishes ranged from amazing to good. Absolutely loved the eggplant foie gras, so soft, rich, cut through..."

Kerri

"All round favourite ramen spot! Spent three years living in Japan and this place makes me feel "at home" again. The specials are my go-to! Love that..."

Joanie Jangles

"Chaco Bar is an ambient, modern yakitori-ya in a quieter part of Darlinghurst that also specialises in ramen for lunch. Ramen: Their ramen..."

Ned

"i love the interior of this cute little restaurant, it feels like i'm actually in japan. the staff were incredibly friendly and the food didn't..."

Jennifer Tang

"Chaco Bar is a quiet and intimate Japanese restaurant/ Bar specialising in Yakatori and Japanese Whisky. The Mrs was a bit sick so we..."

Tommy Birken

"There are just 25 seats in this intimate dining spot, so it’s excrutiating wherever you’re seated you’ll get a sniff of something delicious..."

MsBrulee

"The awesome thing is, you can order just ONE of each skewer and since there was only 2 of us dining, We got one of each skewer to share and got to..."

Fatmine

"LOVED this restaurant, so cosy! Small restaurant tucked away, feels like I am back in Japan. The staff are so friendly and the food is amazing...."

KAYEATS

"Chaco is a little Japanese restaurant on Crown St. The tiny sign just above the door makes it easy to miss.They serve Japanese street style..."

Alan Price

"Very good environment, even small but warm and friendly people, staff are very nice, food is excellent, very good quality, the bbq is..."

Betty Lui

"Like Ryo's in Crows Nest, this is no ordinary ramen. This is rich and thick and fatty with a multitude of flavours swirling in harmony...."

Onara

"Very impressive eye for detail! You can see they put a lot of thought into the order they bring out the dishes, time between dishes and their..."

Don't Believe The Hype

"Amazing ramen here, but the attitude of the waiter is extremely bad. Been there a few times he always ruin my experience. Please fire him, I really..."

Julia Tan

"Been to Japan recently and miss all the Izakaya restaurants? Chaco Bar is the closest thing to traditional Japanese BBQ. Cute little restaurant with..."

SuperSamson

"Cannot falter. The staff beam. The yakitori is reliably smoky, sweet, and moreish. The sake and whisky selection is top notch, and the whole vibe is..."

Mark

"The food is tasty but it's just too expensive. Spent over $100 for two on Yakitori (japanese bbq) and we were still hungry. Overall, It was a..."

Bill Hurst

"Pokey traditional Japanese experience. Everything we ordered was flavoursome, service was private, not intrusive, warm. Simplicity at its finest with..."

Martiniandkoh

"Friendly service and funky cool little restaurant. Highly recommended to book if you go with big group. We have been twice once for ramen night which..."

Kim Tara

"I’m a bit late to the party, but Chaco Bar is indubitably excellent for yakitori and other delicious Japanese dishes in a cozy, homely Crown..."

Sarahversuscarbs

"Looking for an authentic izakaya in Sydney? Well look no further because Chaco Bar has the food and alcohol and the ambience covered. It's a tiny..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Chaco Bar is one if the best Japanese restaurant in Sydney with it's awesome food. Their " Signature Snapper Sashimi" is a MUST for those sashimi..."

YeeMon Snow

"Authentic as it gets. This Japanese Izakaya bar reminds me of Japan. Their gyoza ($8) was one of the best around, along with the dipping..."

Fattyyy

"Pretty good ramen here and the wonton side is pretty nice too. Soup base was decent and the gyoza the table next to me ordered looks nice although i..."

Jmanchatty

"Can I give this place a 4.8? For the vibe. Just walk in and soak up the Jazz, the contemporary decors in all its colour pops and..."

Hahappieats

"Chaco bar is a quaint little Japanese bar. While the skewers come slow and steady you get them fresh of the grill which is really nice. We got a mix..."

Margaret S

"Chaco Bar is one restaurant that I’d been meaning to eat at for some time, but only ended up coming to by chance over Mardi Gras weekend. My friend..."

Su Lwin

"$15 for corkage....why!!!!!Ramen was good. Unnecessary corkage fee unnecessary corkage fee unnecessary corkage fee unnecessary corkage fee ..."

Bonbon

"Small place but it's still very cool. We loved the food although we were still hungry when we left and we had pretty much ordered everything on the..."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"One of the better bowls of ramen I have had in Sydney, the flavour was simple and the noodles were of a good texture which allowed you to appreciate..."

Sarah Cruz

"If you like want to have kushiyaki, this is the place to go in Sydney. Have some beers with it and enjoy the time with your friend. Don't bring too..."

Tomo Murakami

"Chaco Ramen is served at lunch time from Wed - Sun - limited number of bowls of course.The Fat Soy ramen is my favourite in Sydney so far...."

Monica

"Thanks to my savvy pal, Andrew, we stumbled into Chako Bar for dinner, a tiny hole in the wall in Darlinghurst, a similar size to Nom, only a block..."

Andy Quan

"Amazing decor, food, atmosphere and service! I doubt you can go wrong with this place. Its not your usual yakitori bar found in the streets of Japan..."

Pallius

"Neatly tucked away on Crown St, you could almost miss it. The vibe is friendly and welcoming and they allowed bookings the day before - highly..."

!RKY

"Such good Ramen and other options too. Gyozas and edamame were awesome - tiny Restautant but great food and service. Preferred fat pork as favourite..."

Kelie Jane

"Finally had the Chaco-men. The fish ramen was awesome. Something different that I've never tried before. The broth was light and had a lovely 'fishy'..."

MVN

"Izakaya bars in Sydney are scarce so I was real glad when Chaco Bar opened up on Crown St. A cosy bar that seats about 20 people and with lines out..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"Chaco Bar is a little Japanese yakitori dining place in Darlinghurst. More recently, Chaco Bar have also been opening during lunch times, with the..."

Missklicious

"Was not planning on eating out, let alone going to a yakitori bar for ramen, but as I was in the area.. For starters, the guy making it is..."

James Fridley

"The first one that came out was chicken thighs which was succulent and delicious with the spices on top.The pork belly like the ones in the..."

Next Stop: Food

"the fat soy has, by far and away, the best shoyu ramen broth I’ve tried. Ryo’s comes close, but Chaco Bar has Ryo’s beat. In fact, this broth..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Granita Ice Cream. It is a very interesting..."

Rona

"The service was superb! Super friendly & lovely! Beautiful ambience and decor inside and nice casual seating outside. We chose the outdoor dining as..."

Misspiggyexplores

"A great ramen joint, one of the best in Sydney. Their soy tonkotsu broth was amazing, very smooth, buttery and porky. And you adjust the fattiness..."

Wilsen Tjhung

"Looking for a cozy place that will transport you back to Japan? Chaco Ramen did exactly that. I've rarely seen cold ramen before on a menu so had to..."

Christie and Matt

"Always wanted to check out Chaco Ramen Darlinghurst for a long time, and today is the day. I ordered “YUZU SCALLOP” Taste: 4.5/5 (Hokkaidō..."

Lifestyle Sharing

"Best ramen I have had post COVID in city CBD area. The soy base was rich without being overwhelming. The fish base has a light fragrance and..."

K

"Decent ramen but a bit too expensive. I just had the classic special to try. Pork taste good. Egg was perfect. Not a fan of the noodles. Broth was..."

Erick T

"Easily one of the best ramen spots in Sydney! The broth of the original ramen is perfect. Best ramen egg I've had in Australia! The bone marrow curry..."

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"No other Thai place can match its freshness the food here is the best you can get ...addicted to pad ki mao. Only place to use fresh chillis in it..."

Donna Hagerty

"My friends and I love the food here and we always order some take away after we are full and the cost is so cheap. We are all Thais and recommend..."

Watcharee Newell

"I shared multiple plates with family tonight and was so impressed by the flavours and freshness of each dish. Even vegetables were cooked so well! I..."

Natasha Lau

"Yummy food for great price. Also, I had my puppy with me and staff was very helpful and attentive organizing a seat for us outside. Amazin service!!!..."

Ruhser Alex Sever

"Yummy cheap and quick� I highly recommend them to all my..."

Ema Yandall

"Great food, economical, fast service - and no wonder with so many chefs in the kitchen. The sign on the toilet door is interesting as..."

Robyn Watkins

"Best thai in town...do the laksa! Great price and excellent staff..."

Renee Sayed-Ouffoue

"Busy Thai resto ..the resto is small but their food just perfect but you still can enjoy having dinner..."

Rachel Yosi

"Great food, but probably loses half a point because it can be REALLY NOISY at times. Maybe takeaway is the..."

Gavin Robertson

"It's my first experience ever and it was just simply awesome. Each and every thing were well cooked and even served well. It was actually impressive...."

Pratima Kunwar Bhandary

"Consistently delicious and really good value for..."

Luke Buchanan

"As a Thai food lover I was amazingly surprised by this restaurant. Customer service value and food quality is just perfect. I will defenitly go back...."

Andrea Gottardo

"Had the lunch special, so meals were discounted from the standard menu. My veggie pad thai was $8.50, the seafood lad nah was $11(chinese brocolli..."

Chewie

"Went for brunch with a friend and the place is super busy but worth the wait.Tried their pad se ew and chicken wings.Both were yummy and worth every..."

Kriti

"Great Thai food - tasty and easy on wallet with a variety of veggie and meat options . Great for takeaway as well in case the place is packed..."

Adityneel

"Absolutely the best Thai restaurant in Sydney! They have lunch special everyday till 5? Try their tom yum fried rice and mango sticky rice when the..."

Joanna Luong

"A no frills, local Thai eatery conveniently located on Glebe Point Road, which is almost always packed full of people! We visited around 6:30 pm on a..."

Eats With Marie

"Went here today ordered the followingSpring rolls Chicken satayPad that Pork n rice Excellent comfort food , loved..."

The Man Who Felt The Food

"Great value at this neighbourhood gem, awesome lunch specials. Very fast service and fresh tasty food. Consistently good food eat in or take..."

Cosmo81

"When I first came to Sydney I made it a goal to try as many Thai restaurants as possible. After months of trying place after place I still find..."

Ace

"its my best and only place to eat thai food. the shop is so small and nothing really special about the shop. but foooood is yum and price are so..."

Ellie

"One of my fave Thai places to go to in Sydney. Tom Yum Tum Gang is a great place to eat with family and friends. The lunch hour on weekdays is tops..."

Hello Miss May

"This is one of regulars, we usually get the chilli noodle and fresh basil stir fry with chicken. We also like the pad Thai and chicken skewers. Super..."

Hungrysydneysiders

"Tasty Thai food served quickly and with a smile. Girls working there are very efficient and the food is lovely and pretty authentic (in my humble..."

Rosie Cole

"I remember when these guys split from Thai on wok years ago. It was great value then and it still is today. When she said $10 I thought I'd heard..."

FoodLuva

"Tasty, fast and cheap, what more could you want. ........................Live nearby and have been about 10 times, nothing negative to say...."

Elocin

"This place is fast, efficient, & friendly. Our favourite meal combo is the Pad Thai, Panang Curry and Satay Chicken Skewers. We'll always come..."

Sydneyeats_by_two

"What does one starving foodie and her partner in crime do on a long weekend? Eat her way through Glebe of course!This was around lunch time, a..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Ordered Chicken Pad Thai for takeaway. Tasted beatiful. The lime twist brought on a tangy taste which was a very nice finish. Picking up the food was..."

Bibblybubble

"Been here a few times and this place never disappoint. Food is cheap and delicious. Food is in big portion too. Always busy but there never fail to..."

Eating Goddess

"Very good customer service, and get the food come out very fastBusy day it hard to get the seat.The price it's ok, very cheap lunch time..."

Watchrapong P. Prayoonsuk

"Insanely good value and really quick service. Whilst I didn't enjoy the style of the chilli basil stir-fry as it wasn't spicy enough for my liking,..."

TrufflePig

"Favourite Thai place in sydney, wins in all aspects, taste, service and price!chicken pad see ew is my choice, comparing to several highly rated..."

Franko Georges

"Food: ordered the massaman curry and pad thai. Fresh ingredients, really tasty. Unbeatable lunch time value $8. Superb. Service: despite the..."

Dieter

"Came here last thursday with my friend before we went to newtown.HALLELUJAH i have found the best cashew nut chicken.I asked for..."

Laura Matamis

"This hidden gem for Thai in Glebe is really superb.. Ordered a vast variety of food here and nothing has disappointed us. so far. Massaman..."

Passionate Foodies

"There really isn't much hiding in Thai flavours. It's either great or not so great and this place is awesome. Staff are friendly and constantly on..."

Leesah

"Best Thai food in glebe By FAR!the beef massaman is soooo good!Very busy at dinner but always so friendly and helpful...."

Davidbradleytaylor

"Great Thai in a colourful and fun restaurant. Fast service, noisy and cheerful - if you can get a seat. Popular at lunchtime and dinner. Family..."

Kirsty Needham

"Pad Se Ew is daaaaaa best!! The thing I like about this dish is that I can taste the what they called as "wok taste" and the smoky taste as well. I'm..."

Sharon Lau

"Have tried this place on a recommendation of a friend, and I must say, it was really nice. Food was tasty, the price is reasonable, and the location..."

Jim

"Great place to eat A+++. Very nice Thai food with great value. At least twice a week i have my lunch or dinner. Highly..."

Seto Can

"Great authentic Inexpensive Thai food.. I visit this Thai place very often as they serve generous portion of food with great AUTHENTIC Thai taste..."

Maybeline Gourlas

"Incredible food. Great service, fresh and delicious. Green curry and pad Thai are my favourites. What can I say......"

Bill

"This is our local Thai run by the family that used to own Thai on Wok.Fast & friendly & great..."

Simon

"This place is a favourite for all at our office. $7.50 lunch up until 5pm can't be beaten - and the food is always hot & fresh. Pad Thai's etc..."

Art Vark

"I must say, impeccable water..."

I LIKE TO EAT FOOD A LOT

"Very cheap Bur really good! Quick cheap and amazing Thai food. Chicken wings are must try food. Blanket prawn is one of my favorite too. Stir fry..."

Sour HU

"This place is legit yummy and affordable for everyone. We tried 5 dishes It was really good and amazing. Pad Thai vegetables. Papaya salad. Grilled..."

daisysun sg

"Really, really cheap Thai food but, very popular and tasty! We had the Massaman beef curry with rice, Pad Thai with prawn, and for entrée, spring..."

Natasha C

"There's a good reason this place is always so popular. The food is fresh and the prices are right with well-priced lunch specials, and reasonable..."

Elizabeth Munro-Ginn

"Consistently great quality and affordable for the past decade-plus it’s been open. You’ll always be served quickly and have an ice cold glass of..."

Ian Walker

"The dishes were tasty and at reasonable price. Friendly staff. Prepare cash to pay for your meal...."

AJ C

"Inexpensive and nutritious, a coconut milk and seafood soup $12. Flat noodle dishes for about the same..."

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