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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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"The black garlic tonkotsu ramen (4.5/5) was very delicious! Portion was generous and very flavoursome but not over powering/oily/thick. Definitely..."

Kazz

"One of the best ramen spots in Sydney! Here we have the Pork Tonkotsu ramen with chilli 🌶 & black garlic 🧄 I highly recommend ordering..."

Adline

"With the cold weather creeping up on us in Sydney, ramen is the perfect winter warmer! It literally makes you feel like this emoji: 🥰⁣. With..."

Samantha Riel

"nice staff, had the vegan miso ramen with extra noodles. broth was rich and smooth, noodles were chewy and went well with the soup. liked the..."

Sara

"Another great ramen place in Sydney. Only opened in Aug 2018 - they have established themselves as a place of quality. Aside from delicious Tonkotsu..."

Lisafoodadventures

"Rating 4.0 Very long queue for Sunday lunch. It’s really not the sort of place you come to have lunch with 5 friends. So our group ended up..."

Manz

"Food was amazing, service was great. Will definitely be..."

GreatBritiain

"Arrived early exactly on their opening hours cause the queue can be extremely long. But it’s worth..."

Viseat Sydney

"Amazing ramen. The broth is just glorious. Not overly thick, the right amount of fat. Just phenomenial soupy goodness. Highly recommend! Sit at the..."

Pip

"This place is crazy busy but worth the wait. The broth is creamy but not fatty. The meat is so tender and yummy, even the egg and bamboo shoots are..."

Trambites

"Best ramen in Sydney, hands..."

Julie P

"First time here. The Tonkotsu broth had an amazing depth of flavour. Texture of the noodles was spot on. So glad we tried this place!..."

Andrewwteh

"Not long after we got seated, people coming later started to queue at a Tuesday night. Myself is a HUGE noodle lover, I love all sorts of noodles,..."

1900.

"Recommend going early because even on a Tuesday there was about a 20-30 min wait. We ordered two of the vegan ramens which were so delicious and..."

Anna

"The most delicious japanese ramen i’ve ever had in sydney, good ambience and atmosphere, definitely will come back again even though its always..."

Beatrice

"Ra ra - I love a good ramen and these guys don’t disappoint! The wait for food was a bit lengthy but well worth it There’s only a handful of..."

Samantha Smalley

"Very much enjoyed the ramen here. I ordered the pork tonkatsu ramen with black garlic and chilli. It was full of flavour and the egg was delicious!..."

Phfat

"Recommended by a friend of mine, I decided to give RaRa a try - and I thought it was pretty decent, actually its better than decent. I was most..."

Goldenwedges

"Friday night is a busy night to have ramen, at this small restaurant pack a punch with the line (literally). The place looks neat, looks modern and..."

Samuel Widjaja

"So apparently when the owners of Rara go away on holidays, their signature tonkotsu gets taken off the menu because that’s just how much of a..."

Hungry Vibes Only

"Very nice place. Ramen were delish! The dry option has a very rich and creamy taste to it because of the mayonnaise sauce. The soup ramen was pack..."

Jasmine

"At the request of my vegetarian friend, a group of friends and I found ourselves at this place on a cold winter night. Although the wait was long,..."

Wannabe Foodie

"My new favourite ramen place! I got the tonkotsu ramen with black garlic. The broth was so flavoursome, silky and smooth. The pork was melt in your..."

EL

"A great little spot that was buzzing when we got there at 5.45pm. Seating just under 30 people, we we didn’t have to wait long and were sat up..."

Richard Mok

"Normally there is a huge line for this place but during a public holiday you get in straight away without having to wait.We got the..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"Went here for ramen last week on a cold evening and left feeling as full as a goog and ready for bed. Am going again on my birthday for..."

Nicholas Hardy-Clements

"Worth the wait, and it is quite the wait! I had the Vegan Miso Ramen and although on the pricier side, it is one of the tastiest meals I have had...."

Bottomlesspit

"It gets better everytime I eat here, you will never be able to eat Raman from anywhere else after experiencing this place. I’m not Vego but often..."

Georgina

"Guorium🧪 and I had a great time! It’s worthwhile for waiting a little while! They are really busy and it seems they are really popular in the..."

Xihuahua 🐶

"Their noodle is excellent, a bit on the hard side but not chewy. Hakata noodle is pretty unique. Best chashu pork I ever had in Sydney, literally..."

Guorium🧪

"Yum! This was worth the wait - some of the best ramen I’ve had in Sydney! Really delicious broth and perfectly cooked pork in my shoyu ramen..."

Liz Elton

"Finally got to try RaRa after seeing how busy it always seems to be and was not disappointed. We ordered the RaRa Tonkotsu and Pork Shoyu.The grilled..."

Lettuce Celebrate Food

"The restaurant is very aesthetic and busy. The chashu pork I tasted was so tender and smoky, it was really well done. Too bad that I wasn't a fan of..."

Naomi Wu

"Trendy new ramen joint in Redfern. I had the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen which was surprisingly good. The soup was creamy and noodles were chewy, but..."

Juju Zhang

"Unsurprisingly, the dish I wanted to try the most was the secret RaRa Tonkotsu ($16.9). This took its time coming out, but oh boy was it worth the..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Amazing having a local ramen restaurant. Menu is small but offers great options. All ramen dishes can be made vegetarian on request. Intimate space,..."

Galavanting Gourmet

"Yum the grilled pork was the best and definitely will come back for the black garlic broth. The line gets pretty busy from open till 7pm so get ready..."

DOWN2FEAST

"It’s all happening in the ‘fern! RaRa is the latest ramen ddition to the neighbourhood sitting just across from Arcadia and next door to..."

Susan ChocolateSuze Thye

"Couldn’t really fault this place. Best ramen I’ve ever had. Friendly service and nice, casual atmosphere. Pretty busy on a weekend, we waited..."

Elizabeth

"Ramen so good. Best so far they grilled the tonkatsu so it's charred and smoky taste without gooey feelings. Black garlic is must try. They have sake..."

Natasha.saggezza

"I saw a review up by Ramen Raff, Sydney’s specialist reviewer of ramen, and who am I to argue? Located on Regent Street, a stone’s throw from..."

Andy Quan

"This place was amazing! When my boyfriend & I arrived there was a line out the door, but it was really worth the wait! We both ordered the RaRa..."

Mary Manlapaz

"So...let’s get the pretentious thing out of the way, yes the chef is white and yes he can make ramen, very good ramen...Now the longer..."

Brunonono...

"LOVED this place. Now I get the big deal about ramen. So delicious omg. Loved the vibe, people really nice, super clean and modern. Have been craving..."

Naomi Janzen

"I’m glad to see a ramen joint that puts more emphasis on the noodles that they use. It is afterall a big part of ramen. Service is also quite fast...."

Ramen Raff

"Rara Redfern Pork Shio Ramen - soup was balanced and the noodles were thin and al dente, just gave it a really good texture. Overall, it was a great..."

Phoodphils

"Hands down!!! BEST ramen in Sydney. The menu don't give you many choices but the quality can easily beat any other ramen places I've been too. Not..."

Hayley P.

"Brotha! This is THE BEST ramen shop I’ve ever been in my whole life. I even went there one night with a Japanese friend who confirmed my theory...."

Stan Fearless

"Always top tier ramen. The broth is fantastic all the way to the bottom. Noodles are super authentic and delicious. Always come with friends. Tables..."

Hana Marra Murra

"A focus on ramen, with a small short menu. Ramen is tasty and the stock is rich but not too think. Serving size is good. Price is on the steep side..."

Tim Owen

"Love the ramen here, great creamy tonkotsu broth with super nicely done charcoal roasted pork! Every ingredient rxpresses its fragrance. Staff was..."

Walt N

"Ra Ra Raving about this ramen (still dreaming about dat egg)… It was Radical 🫰 the vibes were great and staff too. I will just stay, the..."

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Does My Bomb Look Big In This

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MsBrulee

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Don't Believe The Hype

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