Shop Ramen reviews . (Restaurant) in Melbourne (Victoria).

Shop Ramen

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Ramen restaurant

329 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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S. C.

Excellent food, service and experience. Had the shoyu ramen and was great value for money. The pork belly cuts was generous, with two large thick cuts coming as standard and you easily get more when compared to the one small piece you get at Hakata Gensuke. Great vibe inside, the service is quick and got my meal about 10 mins after ordering. Great drinks on offer, I highly recommend the Orion beer which in my opinion is Japan’s best commercial beer.

J. L.

I totally enjoyed my Ramen, good service, nice staff, reasonably price

A. G.

The new king of Ramen in Melbourne for me. Everything is on point but what separates it is the pork. Its thick roast cut pork belly that somehow maintains a bit of crackling even in the broth. Been 4 times now and it's consistently great.

S. G.

ramen is consistently delicious regardless of the day, time, or busy-ness of the restaurant. the bao and home-made lemonade are also incredible. i've been coming here for six years and never once been disappointed.

V. N.

Great ramen. Very light and tasty broth. Using chicken broth as a base compared to lots of other ramen restaurants where they use a pork broth. That pork belly just melts in your mouth. Can't wait to go again. It wasn't busy when I went so service was really good.

O. T.

Delicious ramen and bun was really soft with tasty filling. Highly recommend and definitely coming back.

F. F.

Sensational ramen shop. The broth in the pork ramen was perfect, especially on a colder grey Melbourne evening! We also ordered the veg ramen - shiitake mushrooms really stood. The vibe & decor of the place is perfect and the service is efficient but still warm. The brisket bun is also a must order too 👌🏾

T. N.

super tasty ramen! my first time here i wasnt expecting how popular it was! there is no bookings and so you need to put your name down on a list upon arrival! TIP: despite the wait time, i suggest you stick around and wait as theyll call you up early if the groups before you havnt returned early for their timeslot! (dw, they call out these names again later at their slotted time) the shoyu broth was nice and light and super tasty! the ramen noodles were made perfect! not too soft and not too hard the tantanmen had a rich creamy broth which was a delight! i asked for extra chilli but still wasn't very spicy definitely a ramen spot to return to!

L. Y.

UPDATE: Shop Ramen Preston actually made the effort to find us on social media to apologise. We appreciate that. —— Original post Me, a partner and some friends organised to eat here on 18/1/22. This is one of our favourite spots in Melbourne. We arrived at the door and was told we’d have to wait for 30 minutes before our seat at the table would be ready. We went for a drink in the bar next door. 25 minutes later (5 minutes earlier than our booking time) we returned to the restaurant to be told that they are now closed, by the woman that initially reserved our table. By this point all of our opportunities to eat out were finished. There was zero empathy and definitely an undertone of sarcasm. Such a shame because we literally love this place. But the fact that we didn’t even receive anything remotely close to an apology or a mistake was baffling.

E. C.

The shio ramen is everything. The broth is so comforting and delicious, and the pork belly is tender/ cooked perfectly. Highly recommend checking this place out for your ramen fix!

D. R.

On a street with plenty of food options, Shop Ramen is a stayer. When I moved interstate in 2013, I was a little sad to leave behind my new find. Six years later I’m back, house- sitting for a month and making up for lost time. Over the month I work my way through all the ramen and all were very good. Pork Belly and Tofu my faves, then the Chicken followed by the beef. The shop itself is a very pleasant place to slurp your way through a bowl, (I usually can’t stand communal tables but this one just felt... good). One to keep in mind If hungry on Smith Street. Recommend.

A. R.

Amazing ramen. Small indoor space but they manage to turn around customers quite quickly so you're never usually waiting long

J. V.

I always try to fit a visit in to Shop Ramen every time I come to Melbourne. The buns are awesome, my favourite is the beef brisket. The signature Pork Ramen is great. Broth is light and tasty, not too salty. I love the fit out and staff at friendly. If it's cold or cold and rainy, get in early (they open at 5:30pm) as it starts to fill up after 6 from my experience.

R. H.

One of the best ramen places around Fitzroy if not in Melbourne. While they don't exactly do traditional Japanese ramen (e.g. kimchi found in tantan men), I would come here any day than a typical big name franchise ramen shop. The chicken broth is amazing and the texture of the men (i.e. noodle) is fantastic. You can also get different baos and alcohols and your order is served promptly. The place is not that big and gets full rather quickly, so expect some waiting time before being seated. The only possible improvement I'd suggest to the management is to provide some complimentary pickles to complement the ramen.

T. B.

Great ramen, the vibe is like being in brick lane in London, music and layout is so cool. As for the food, can’t fault it and they have their unique style different to ippudo (which I’d also rate 5 stars). We went for the tan tan men (beef brisket) which ive never had or seen before anywhere else, and the shoyu ramen. We’ll definitely be coming back here.

e. s.

Best ramen I have ever had! My partner & I love heading here, the service is quick & staff are always super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend🧡🧡🧡🧡

M. H.

Amazing food and very nice atmosphere!! The staff are very friendly and the place welcomes solos as well as groups. Really a place to eat well at a very friendly price. I had the BBQ Chicken Ramen and it was to die for, just remember to be careful, it is a soup and my shirt did get dirty. One bowl per person is more than fine. Go in and be ready to come back!

E. F.

It was the most amazing ramen I have ever had! Make sure you go here!!

R. R.

One of the best Ramen places in Melbourne. Simple menu, great food and wonderful service! See

M. B.

Some of the best ramen ever today at Shop Ramen - brisket with kimchi and peanuts! Simple space with beautiful objects, and really nice staff. Prices are very fair for such delicious and innovative approaches to ramen.

B. C.

Shoyu with pork belly was delicious, then the added chili and garlic "bomb" made it all the better. Noodles were great. Would dine again.

R. N.

The Shoyu ramen was delicious!! And loved the additional garlic and chilli bomb sides! Highly recommend :)

M. F.

Great ramen, cold beer, staff was awesome, good to see it absolutely rammed with customers. Had an awesome meal, first ramen post-covid! Thanks kids!

A. A.

Three vegetarian mains options (all can be made vegan by leaving small elements out). The Organic Tofu Ramen and Yuzu Citrus Cold Noodle dishes were super delicious. The ramen was surprisingly creamy for a vegan broth! The place is minimalist (with a bathroom!). They have sound proofing on the ceiling to help keep the noise down in the small space. Only downside was the price, $17 per meal as of Oct 2019 (I usually go for meals $15 or less... preferably $10 and less...) but for a modern Smith Street restaurant in Fitzroy it was excellent!

L. “.

Nice little shop always crowded. Ramen itself wasn’t very authentic to me. It is a bowl of Asian noodle but I wouldn’t call it ramen. Taste okay. Staff was too sassy for me. I asked to pay separately and she replied: whatever. I was shocked from what I heard. I much prefer those traditional ramen place where you dine and you go and actually got some hospitality service.

D. M.

Went to check it out as it’s always packed! Now I know why! It may not be ‘the real deal’ as someone said but they offer great ramen with a twist! Loved the yuzu cocktail as well.

Q. M.

One of the best spots around for vegan ramen. The broth is super creamy thanks to sesame, and features a punch of sourness thanks to marinated mushrooms. The space is small so there's often a wait, but it's worth it.

J. W.

Best ramen in Melbourne. Small menu, but that's how you know that each item will be perfect. We had the shoyu and the shio ramen. Definitely a must visit!

J. V.

Loved this place. It has always been busy when I've walked past it but finally made it in and got a seat before the lunch rush. Good service, small menu, but really nice food. We had the chicken and the pork ramens and both were delicious. Will definitely be coming back here!

M.

Shio ramen - The noodles had a great texture and the soup was decent but lacked depth to the flavours. It may just be a style of ramen that I is not my preference. Will come back to try other items.

S. L.

Really average ramen at a price point higher than Japanese counterparts (Hakata Gensuke etc). The noodles had nice bite but the broth lacked that rich umami flavor you expect from an authentic ramen. The beef brisket in the tan tan men is a clever contemporary touch. If you want an authentic ramen, I’d recommend other places in the city.

R. g.

Best beef bun I’ve tried in my life, I ordered the miso ramen with tofu and it was all right. Customer service exceptional. Food arrived really fast as well.

A. R.

Great value Ramen. Not the most authentic flavour broth but the noodles taste quality. Great environment and drinks on offer. Very much a note intimate environment.

H. N.

One of the best pork belly shoyu ramens I have had. A bit expensive for ramen but you get enough meat to be satisfied. Everything was great, from the egg which had egg white nicely gelled to the great tasting fat on the pork belly to the veggies. Will definitely come back and try the BBQ Chicken miso ramen.

J. Y.

Yes. It was delicious. I had the pork ramen cause I saw a review here. And yes, you should try it too. The broth and the noodles were on point. $17.

K. [.

Rich and tasty ramen and great atmosphere. Kind bilingual staff and quick service, will be back again!

A. K.

Simple decor, clean place with a basic small menu. Big hearty bowls of ramen 🍜 and tasty piping hot buns. Good vibes, friendly staff

S. F.

We came in the afternoon after the lunch rush and just got a table outside. Whilst the place is vegetarian, they don't lack options or flavour. 100% would recommend.

A. S.

I love this place. It was already my favourite ramen place in Melbourne, and then it seemed to get even better. Friendly staff and a good menu. Check out the cocktails for some flavours you won't normally find at a bar. It can get busy, but definitely worth a 10 or 15 minute wait if you're not in a rush.

R. Y.

Great to have a local ramen ya....Support local business...👍👍👍

C. W.

Amazing service and friendly staff & the food is fantastic. Great for locals and for visitors.

T. L.

Amazing Ramen and Rice bowls! Couldn't recommend this place enough.

S. S.

A lot of my friends recommended me this place and it's definitely legit. We were there at 7.30 pm and it's super busy so we had to wait outside. After 15 minutes and then we got a table. I ordered the kimchi chicken ramen and it's so good and worth the wait. Super recommended if you're into Japanese food.

J. A.

Great taste, ramen was amazing. Highly recommend

R. C.

Looking for a Pork Shoyu Ramen? Look no further, they absolutely nail it and the great atmosphere is a plus.

a. c.

Nothing better than a good ramen. Love the Tan Tan!

B.

Incredible doesn’t begin to describe it. I was quite hesitant at first as ramen is pretty hit and miss. However I can safely say that it was such a perfect bowl of ramen and I recommend the Sake to go with it!

M. A. P.

The ramen was very tasty and fulfilling. It can be a bit expensive but at least it’s worth it. The vibe is so nice.

w. c.

Fantastic little quirky ramen shop 🍜 has some of the best pork belly ramen I’ve had, a must have. Also I recommend the Apple and mint kombucha

J. J.

Loved this little Smith St treasure. Very welcoming staff good music and an awesome salmon rice bowl, very well constructed and yummy to the last mouthful

L. C.

It is a short and focused menu, but the food is real tasty. I tried the belly pork bun and the Kimchee ramen, and wooow! an explosion of flavour. The meat was so tender it melted in my mouth. Prices are also on the affordable side. The place is really trendy and usually crowded. Space is an issue. I was made to move from my table just to make space for a party of 8.

A. A.

Decent Ramen. Not the best ones I've had though. If you're around town and craving some Ramen this will adequately do you Justice.

A. H.

Awesome ramen, great flavors! Perfect for a cold, rainy, lockdown night! Probably prefect in other weather too

M. J.

Fantastic food 😋 Definitely recommend for people who love ramen.

C. R.

My favorite ramen anywhere in the world, including Japan. Absolutely love the simplicity of the menu, clarity of the broth and slippery hand made noodles.

A. B.

Good bowl of ramen with generous meat topping.

L. G.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. I had the bbq chicken Ramen and it was really good.

G. B.

Love this place. THE best ramen!

R. R.

Awesome retro vibe and a great take on ramen. Staff were super friendly too, definitely recommend it. The noodles are really nice but the broth (chicken broth), was a little lacking in flavour but I think it adds to the different take on the dish. Perhaps a little more seasoning might go a long way. Split payment friendly :)

A. R.

There's a reason this place is always so busy. Food is unreal, although paying $1.50 for chilli sauce is a bit stiff. Hard to find better Ramen in Melb

J. R.

So good ramen 100% recommend it

A. M.

Good clean soup base and enough toppings for a good lunch

A. S.

The shop was very cosy. The communal table, at first I thought was too closely bunched, but it works fine. They have heaps of variety and food choices. The prices are not bad either. Friends warned me that's it's always packed, but with good food and great service, that's always a given. Will definitely be a return customer.

R. P.

Consistent ramen. Love the pork bun

S. L.

Nice yummy flavourful ramen

W. Q.

A super casual place to fill that Ramen need! Relaxed friendly staff and real Japanese beer. Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Walk in and wait service. Get there before 6 PM and you’ll sit down right away. I have a young family and this is perfect timing for us. My kids love this food.

B. M.

Delicious ramen if you are in the neighbourhood and don't mind waiting. The shoyu was great with the chashu as a highlight.

W.

The ramen here is pretty good, it’s a bit different from in Japan but it’s quite nice. They make a few non Japanese quirky twists like some BBQ tandoori seasoned chicken in the miso ramen. The pork belly bun is delicious. I thought the price on bottled beer was just a tad excessive so I didn’t get one. They also have some Japanese chefs in the kitchen which is a good sign you’re getting something close to authentic, at least as far as quality goes. The vibe is comfy and casual.

M. L.

Actually the best ramen in Melbourne. Have tried north, south and city. Their pork Ramen is so lovely and flavourful, and the additional yuzu makes the broth so clean and refreshing compared to other ramens. It isn’t too heavy and sickly like others but flavourful and mooreish. Good little wine/beer list too.

H. V.

Delicious ramen, I love the free range chicken and beef brisket Bao is super!! A weekly visit for sure. Great service from friendly staff always. It's definitely worth the wait for a table.

P. C.

Probably the best ramen north of Vic parade. Noodles are good but broth is lacking. As authentic to Japanese food as sweet and sour pork is to Chinese food, but that doesn't mean it's not tasty... Just not authentic

R. M.

A salty broth with delicious meat was a suprise from this small shop , the Bao did not leave such a lasting impression

L. H.

My all time favorite ramen joint in Aus. Can't go past the tofu ramen and salmon rice salad can't be beat. This place is a must try if you love your soup. Make sure you add some chilli if that's your flavor.

I. M.

Why lie. The ramen at this joint is a thing of beauty. The price is right too. Shop Ramen is the spot for Ramen in Fitzroy. Thing is, everyone flippin knows it. You won't be disappointed by the food but please make a booking. The flip side is that this is a great place to go to watch people eat. Always. Packed.

J. G.

Had to wait 15 minutes on Saturday night for a spot for 2 but once in ramen came out pretty quickly. Very delicious. A little on the rich side but meat quality was great and food tasted fantastic.

F. Y.

This is the best value for money place when it comes to ramen. The bowls are above average in size and they taste heavenly. I recommend the pork ramen everyday but the others a great to. This is Melbournes tied first place when it comes to ramen!

R. M.

The ramen here is delicious ... The broth is light but complex

J. I.

So delicious and filling. My husband and I met here after work and chanced into getting seated straight away. A waitlist formed after about 7:15. I had the pork belly ramen and brisket bun - both were full of flavour! We ordered crispy chili to add, which wasn't necessary at all and it was a lovely addition to the texture and flavour of the broth.

J. B.

Amazing Ramen. The best I've had outside of Japan and I actually would consider moving to Melbourne just to be closer to this little gem. The food is phenomenal and the waitress behind the counter was lovely!

J. S.

First time eating ramen for me and this place was incredible. Great vibe and amazing food

A. T.

Such a cool small restaurant on Smith Street! The food is so nice and filling, very well priced and good energy in the room. Had to wait 10 mins to get a table but once we ordered it came out so fast! They don’t split the bill however. Other than that would recommend to go have a feed!

T. M.

Delicious, well priced staple. Recommend the tofu ramen with its creamy, creamy goodness.

L. T.

Fantastic ramen, the best in this area of town and possibly all of Melbourne. Always delicious. Beats are old school and fun, staff are great and it’s cozy and pleasant.

C. B.

Won't sllit bills, I don't see what the problem is. Food was tasty and plentiful, came out soon after we order it also, so it was good for a quick bite.

J. B.

Shop Ramen: a haiku Tasty broth and veg Egg and tender pork belly Much like in Japan Seriously. Lots of places screw up ramen. Getting proper Japanese style ramen outside of Japan is hard. This place nails it. I haven't tried any of the flavours apart from the pork because the pork is just so good. Vegan girlfriend loves the vegan ramen. For a place with such a tiny menu, vegans are catered for reasonably well. People say it's hard to get into, but I've rarely had to wait. We usually only go as a pair so that probably explains it. Great, prompt service. Cosy but pleasant atmosphere. Bonus: very tasty chocolate malted shakes.

A. M.

Wow ramen is delicious! I like the baos too. This is a really trendy place!

T.

Love the place, great atmosphere, great food in a great suburb !!

I. C.

Super yum ramen at reasonable (for Melbourne) prices. If you're planning on going at a busy dinner hour (basically just Fridays and Saturdays), be prepared to wait for at least 15 minutes before getting seats for 2 people.

C. B.

Really good ramen! We've tried the spicy one:tan tan men and the original one: pork belly. The spicy is more creamy and spicy whereas the pork belly is tasty. Both are really good!!👌 thanks again!

M. M.

Food was good. Staff could be nicer. Even the place was not busy they seems to be bothered by customers. Would be nice to get warm green tea at a so called “Japanese place”! Unfortunately no vegan options

k. l.

The pork belly ramen with yuzu oil was sooooooooooo gooooddd!!! The soup has many layers of tastes, not too oily, noodle hardness & thickness was perfect. Ugh wanna have it again before I leave Melbourne!!

P.

Great fusion ramen in a traditionally hipster setting. Tried the shoyu and beef brisket ramen - interesting and fitting combinations. Shabby pork bun (pork and hoisin with gimmicks). Worthwhile trying overall,almost a five star, if only they don’t price it like avocados in a cafe.

R. C.

Great little spot for some delicious ramen. Often extremely busy so there might be a wait.

B. F.

Unique Ramen with the fast service. Value prices. The milk shakes are amazing and I highly recommend you try them. I'd upload photos but the food was too tasty to resist.

L. D.

Delicious Ramen with a few different options. They don’t take bookings, however if it’s busy you can leave a name and number and head to the Rochy for a pre-dinner beer. Roll up early or be prepared to wait. On street dining is an option if it's not too cold!

A. L.

My son loved the Pork Belly Ramen.. he said it was delicious. The Kimchi Brisket Bun is good too. The peanut chocolate ice cream pie is a must try!

b. d.

Ramen was tasty but its the Bun that id go back for.

A. L.

I had ramen with pork which was really good, but the portion of meat was too small. I have enjoyed It anyway, hope next time it will be more satisfying!

F. M.

My first bowl of ramen. Loved it. And the beef brisket bun was luscious and tasty. Service was great and the atmosphere and music made the whole experience perfect.

N. H.

The best ramen i have ever had! Went back for 2nds and 3rds on our trip to Melbourne. Cannot recommend more! Its worth the drive but for us was only a 2 min walk down the street.

S. C.

The quintessential hipster-venture; equally purposed with carefully crafted dishes and cultivating their progressive northern suburbs affect. I'm not sure whose wealthy father I have to thank for it but I do offer them my sincere thanks nonetheless. A genuinely great, if insufferable, ramen venue. Honestly my favorite restaurant in Melbourne.

J. W.

I love this place, the menu is simple and delicious. The service is fast and friendly. Favourites are the Yuzu sipper and the roasted broccoli! Only downside is they don't split bills

D. H.

Not Tonkastu ramen. The shoyu broth is Light but made from chicken bones they say. (Vegy options looked interesting) V expensive for a ramen $17.50 (or ¥1400). But they need to make their money. Not rush in rush out vibe normally found in ramen shops. They could trial using different spoons

G. R.

Really really good ramen - flavours amazing.

J. C.

Pork belly ramen... what more can I say. Hands down the best ramen in Melbourne. Would be nice if they went back to the old recipe from 2017. Maybe I will find it in their new Shop Ramen in Preston! Yay!

A. M.

Just had the organic tofu Ramen - sceptical at first, but it was delicious!!! 10/10

H. S.

Vegetarian friendly restaurant, the Tofu Ramen is the best Ramen I’ve ever eaten in Melbourne. The bun is also delicious.

A. P.

Great service, a little spenny for a ramen, but worth every penny. Would recommend.

J. V.

You can tell that the ingredients are prepared very well, and they each taste amazing, but the ramen broth itself tends to be quite bland and could use some work.

M. M.

Delicious & authentic vegan ramen 👏🏼👏🏼

M. P.

Always happy to get a table here without waiting. Ramen is Ramen but Shop Ramen has created a comfortable, moody atmosphere that always makes for a great place to eat.

f. P.

Always tons of people in there so I decided to check it out. Well to be honest, there's nothing amazing to it. It's a good ramen but I had better before and definitely for cheaper than that (16$ a bowl).

M. C.

Noodle is quality for a star , Chasyu (Pork Belly ) also worth another star as it is welly cooked but the broth and other ingredient need improvement.Service is good for one more star.

Z. M.

Eyyy ohhhh yess my friend that is a seriously good vegan ramen. I dont really know what umami is but i reckon this dish has umami out the wazoo. Watch out tho as ramen can be a bit splishy and get some soup dots on your book!

D. M.

My favourite ramen place. Delicious, fast and reasonably priced. They have decent Japanese beers, plum wine and sake available as well.

N. S.

Good food. Lovely and attentive service. Great ramen. Not a lot of variety though... but what they do have is delicious.

A. C.

Taste of Tokyo! Scratched that ramen itch very well. Bun was ok. Staff was super friendly.

K. S.

Nice ramen, enjoyed the meal

M. R.

I'm not usually a ramen fan but this place is superb. Don't go for rice dishes, have ramen. It's also cheaper than it could've been and quick.

R. A.

A great western take on ramen, would recommend going here for something different. Weirdly, the milkshakes are the best thing there. Give it a go!

S. H.

Adore this place. The vegan ramen is super tasty, the service is always great and there's a really chilled out atmosphere. I'm addicted 👌🏻

N. S.

the best ramen i have had in melbourne, so far. have tried most stuff on the menu and has been great, is a little pricier than other places but you get what you pay for

v.

Amazing ramen, the front of the shop and the staff are very atypical for a Japanese place. surpised the food was soooooo good. But it was

C. X.

Ramen is unexpectedly nice! Not too rich that will make u sick after few mouths. Service is great too!

A. M.

Probably some of the tastiest Ramen I've had outside of Japan. Cool fusion of western flavours like brisket and pork belly with the classic eastern noodles.

y. s.

Broth was very delicious but pork wasn't tender enough. A bit hard to chew. Otherwise I'd give 5 stars.

S. O.

Authentic pork ramen , pork belly was crisp and soft inside. Nice portion, hearty soup in a cold summer.

S. R.

One of our favourite ramen places, the buns were delicious and the pork belly ramen was top notch. Service was friendly and fast

G. H.

Passable ramen. Noodles are a bit hard and soups are a bit salty. Service is decent - food is too but nothing remarkable. Had better.

A. F.

Tried their pork belly ramen, taste was ok. Average ramen place. Others were fine.

D. G.

They served me the world most amazing Kombucha! Their apple mint sencha green with chlorophyll matched their exquisite Ramen so well:)

J. H.

Long wait for an outside table no heaters making it a chilly dining experience. Food was good however paying $4 for extra chicken and receiving 1 piece was a joke. The only reason I was full was finishing my girlfriends left over. Wouldn't recommend it tbh

J. R.

Delicious authentic high class Ramen at great prices. May have to wait but quick turn over

R. Z.

Grey of a massive ramen range but great tasting. Be prepared for a wait of you go during peak hours as it isn't huge, however popular.

P. N.

Really good ramen, I'll warn you of the steam buns they are delicious and so juicy but so messy.

K. K.

Best Ramen in town. Beats all noodle soups hands down. Delicious and good value for money.

D. M.

Not the best ramen in the city but still delicious. Slightly more expensive than in similar places.

T. R.

Great ramen. Make sure you get the double bomb with it 👌👌

M. I.

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

K. M.

The kimchi charred beef brisket Raman was something different and very tasty

B. N.

Incredible flavour! And fast service , will be a regular haunt for sure

J. L.

Fast, delicious ramen-awesomeness. ❤

C.

We love this place and their take on ramen. Full of flavour, great noodles, meat and vegetables.

M. W.

Shop Ramen is great, they put their own touches on the ramen to make it their own

C. M.

Bloody good ramen. Would be 5 stars but sometimes you can’t get a seat here for a fair while which is a real bubble burster

C. S.

So tasty veggie ramen

J. W.

Best ramen I’ve ever had. The spicy beef was a delight!

D. H.

First impression this place might look like yet another cheap quick ramen place, but the food is just great!

P. R.

Love this place! I try to get there for lunch at least once a week. The shoyu pork ramen is as good as any I had in Toyko. 🍜⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

N. A.

Not authentic and I don't care. Very delicious noodle soup. Staff were really friendly when i went, guess its hit or miss.

S. J.

Udon / 10. Concise curated menu that is a contemporary take on the classics. Great attention to detail. Good service and minimalist urban fitout.

R. W.

I cannot stop thinking about this ramen. With every mouthful, it felt like my soul was reentering my body. I might end up living there, happily, for the rest of my life.

C.

Best teriyaki chicken I’ve ever had!

a.

Nice, friendly staff. Can get very busy, so best to get in early.

K. H.

My favourite ramen in melbourne, rice salads are also great, try the Japanese rum it's delicious

J. P.

Amazing ramen, the noodles are incredible! Would definitely recommend the Tofu Ramen, and the Salmon Rice

L. S.

Delicious food and lovely restaurant. Definitely recommend the TanTan ramen!

M. G.

The best ramen I’ve ever had outside of Japan

w. s.

Interesting modern Ramen styles. Good for a quick bite. It gets busy quickly so may need to wait.

M. V.

Best ramen in Melbourne - nothing else to add.

B. L.

Love their modern take on Ramen classics. Highly recommended.

k.

Quirky and cozy atmosphere with tasty, Western-ish influenced ramen. I recommend the matcha shakes.

I. T.

Food is tasty, drink selection is fun and beats are old school. Service was great, had to line up / wait on a Monday night.

S.

Ramen was nice but not traditional at all. Unfortunately the new additions are not quite as good and the OG.

J. S.

One of the better ramen places in Melbourne. Great place to have a quiet lunch by yourself or with a couple of friends.

P. C.

Great little spot on Smith St, the pork ramen is just irresistible and the steamed Baos with pork belly is delishious. Will come back soon

C. T.

The pork ramen is delicious, make sure you wash it down with an Orion beer :)

p. m.

Interesting flavour combinations with their ramen offering more then just ramen

J.

Vibe is chill and Ramen is Tasty. Bao were nice as well. Keen for the Preston shop to open!

A. A.

Great service and amazing Ramen, we did have to wait 20mins on a Monday which indicates how popular this place is, and it did not disappoint!

D. S.

Food was good but not amazing. Friendly staff, great service! Chill vibes. Matcha milkshake was awesome.

J. C.

The pork belly ramen was sooooo tasty~ one of the best in Melbourne!

G. Z.

Delicious pork belly ramen !!! Fast and friendly service. Definitely recommend for lunch.

M. O.

Small but tasty menu. Good cocktails. Very busy. Worth going back to.

T. E.

Yummy vegetarian ramen and happy egg yay

J. D.

Great little ramen shop with a good selection of ramen. Highly recommend!

M. C.

Excellent food and service

A. P.

The freshest tofu ramen, great music, good atmosphere, incredible plum wine.. what more could you ask for?

C. M.

Maybe the best ramen I've ever had. Love this place

B. S.

Not the most authentic, but a great local spot for good ramen and buns

J. L.

Omg.... yep, japan quality ramen. So it's either this place, or hundreds of dollars in airfares to get equivalent quality.

S. C.

Awesome ramen. Best so far in Melbourne with their char Shiu.

P. R.

Tastiest ramen in the area!

G. D.

Best Raman in Melbourne! Period!

K. M.

Legit the best bowl of Ramen I've had to date

R. B.

Easily the best Ramen I've had in Melbourne

R. C.

Lovely service. Small but tasty menu. Great drinks selection.

M. L.

As tasty as always. Order an extra egg.

V. G.

Great Ramen. Easy to customise it to your liking and add a beer!

C. F.

Best Ramen around the north.

T. H.

I didn't think I even liked Ramen but I do now. Top broth!

M. K.

An original and a tad pricey take on Ramen. Still, taste great.

M. N.

Enjoyable social ambiance with quality Ramen, will surely be back often.

S. M.

Such good food... Every time.

D. R.

Great range of food choices at good prices. Indoor or outdoor choice for seating and the service is very attentive

K. H.

Good

J. S.

Good Ramen, quick service. Can get a bit crowded in the evenings, get there early to avoid disappointment.

V. B.

Fast service, great ramen, very friendly servet, thoroughly recommended !

H. J.

Super Delicious Ramen & Steamed Bun Nice friendly service & relaxed atmosphere.

M. K.

Love Shop Ramen. One of my favourites in Melbourne.

M.

Pretty tasty ramen indeed! Get some!

J. L.

I wouldn't call it ramen, but it tasted good.

W. G.

Best ramen I've had to date!

z.

So yummy but can't book so expect delays during peak times. Also prices keep rising :(

D. T.

Fast, tasty, and pet friendly! Great little ramen shop.

m. l.

Tasty af. Friendly and happy staff. Good vibes all round

Y. 2.

Beautiful food! I love the vegetarian options! Well done and thank you.

C. W.

So good. Well priced. Definitely will be back.

S. C.

Fantastic food and ambiance, there can be a long wait but the staff are all friendly an accommodating

E. B.

Cosy, comforting noodle soups. Don’t come here expecting authentic Japanese ramen.

C. S.

Phenomenal experience. Great ramen and japanese beers/whiskey

J. L.

Trendy but genuinely good ramen spot on Smith st.

a. d.

Best Ramen, lovely staff and great service.

m. v.

The food is perfection and the staff are really lovely

A. A. O. C. -. P. D. C.

Delicious. Highly recommend their ramen!!

R. W.

Great ramen, with smooth creamy egg too!

F. Z.

The chicken ramen was incredible, looking forward to going back!

A. R.

Usually a bit of waiting to get seated, but the ramen is worth it.

m. b.

yummyyyyyy. cozy place for a very good ramen!

P. V.

Very good ramen

J. R.

Love this ramen - worth travelling across town for.

D. L.

It's not exactly how you'd imagine Ramen, but good nonetheless

A. B.

I love the food very tasty with standar size and price, I hate the chairs.

B. L.

Taste was so beautiful. so much better than in CBD one

M. P.

Delicious tofu Ramen, nice buns, happy staff! 🍲🤗

C. M.

The Ramen was so good but it was just a bit expensive.

C. D.

Can’t go wrong with a hearty shop ramen dinner!

J. B.

Really nice food. Love coming here during the colder months

J. Y.

so yummy!!

M. K.

Yum. Simple. Tasty. Awesome.

A. E.

Great twist to ramen. Awesome buns too!

W. Z. (.

The ramen is not worth the long waiting time and cramped seats.

M. G.

best testy ramen with friendly staff..really like service

E. R.

Best Ramen that I have had in Melbourne.

T. K.

Great food however the completely forgot our main meal after 30 mins of waiting

T. F.

The best tasting food and great service. Love this place.

E. B.

Delicious food and very friendly staff, a lovely night out

S. H.

Great Ramen on Smith Street. Is very popular for a good reason.

A. D. R.

Delicious ramen at reasonable prices

S. L.

Never do this however this place produces amazing authentic Ramen

A. D.

Best ramen in town

A. e.

Their mushrooms are marinated in something, I don't know what it is but it changed my life

I. L.

The BBQ chicken Ramen is unique and delicious.

S. P.

This is my favorite Ramen place in the world

K. K. N.

Asian fusion style ramen. Interesting flavours

m.

Decent Ramen, average $17 a serve

S. F.

Had to stay a while to get a seat. Ramen not really the best..

K. N.

Just BANG-ON: Want a Ramen in a hurry and leave with a smile? This is the place.

S. B.

Service was good and so was the food. Reasonably priced.

A. T.

A little twist on dope classic ramen.

D. L.

In my top two for ramen in Melbourne

M. P.

Great alternative take on a traditional ramen.

D. B.

Great food. Pickled mushrooms are great

C. M.

I finally tried this place after hearing so many good things about. it lives up to it'sreputation

Y. N. D.

Absolutely amazing in taste like i am in heaven .

S. S.

Delicious - yuzu made to go with everything I asked. 😀

b. y. Q.

Home Made Ramen Noodles, Funky Place

K. K.

Good venue, happy to do vegan options

J.

Fantastic Food and reasonable prices for the area..

l. f.

Great vegan ramen!

R. R.

Great Ramen. Vegan options.

d. c.

Funky spot with some original variations on Ramen

s.

Mouthwatering Bao buns and delicious Ramen

A. S.

Super tasty and clean aesthetic with lovely staff

W. H.

Delicious and nutritious veggie options available 🍜

A. C.

Tiny restaurant with excellent ramen. The place to go for ramen in Melbourne.

T. B.

Get the pork belly bun and beef brisket Ramen

A. K.

So fresh, so good. Salmon bowl yummm.

G. S.

Best Ramen Shop In Town.

A. H. S.

Limited menu but great food

V. R.

Best ramen in Melbourne!

M. C.

Delicious every time.

A. A.

The best ramen in Melbourne

V. S.

Best ramen ever!!

W. F.

2nd fave ramen in melb

B. C.

Tasty food but the service is always a bit neglectful.

A. J.

Best ramen in Australia

K. B.

It was ok. The chyashu was very good.

S. K.

The best customer service, thanks guys!

S. B.

Amaze

C. J.

Amaxing Ramen i ever had in Melbourne

L. M.

Very relaxing atmosphere, beautiful food

D. L.

Great hipster ramen

S. H.

So so delicious. Service is great.

L. G.

When I didn’t know what to eat, I would eat here.

S. M.

Super clean tasting Ramen

S. S.

Great pork belly Raman

j. 2.

Great tasting ramen

J. L. H. F.

Nice beers the tan tan was good

P. M.

Great food, as always

P. L.

Speedy service. And so so tasty.

M. S.

Simple ramen done right

S. D.

Great ramen!

J. B.

LOVE YOU!!!! BEST RAMEN!!

D. G.

Delicious flavour and original style

S. A.

never let me down

D. L.

Great food, Great vibe

R. R.

Excellent ramen!

L. Y.

Amazing!!!!

E. R. M.

Triple amaze, can't get enough of this place.

B. W.

Great ramen.

N. A.

Huuuge bowls of yumminess

L. D.

Those salted Caramel Shakes!

P. E.

Bloody great Raman

E.

Best Ramen in Australia

H.

Pretty good Ramen

D. S.

Gooooooood ramen!

A. A.

Fresh and authentic.

G. T.

Amazing Ramen!!

D. G.

Huge servings of great ramen cheap!

L. L.

fusion done not so well

D. N.

Delish!

X. L.

Nothing standout. Very normal

M. Y.

Outstanding noodle soup

A. B.

Amazing ramen

R. K.

Must have a reservation.

J. G.

Awesome broth!

A. A.

Delicious buns!

W. O.

beef brisket bum

J. B.

Amazing Food!

P. T.

Yum!

N. H.

Japan

J. R.

Delicious

M. S.

Amazing ramen

c. n.

Great

A. J.

Ramen good

B. H.

Amazing Ramen

K. N.

This place was fantastic!!

F. G.

One of the best Ramen place in Melbourne

S. T.

Tasteless and expensive. Not the real deal, not any Japanese people in sight.

K. H.

Good ramen

A. T.

Great ramen

d. t.

Yeah

L. G.

Average

C. L.

Like being in Japan

K. F.

Love this place.

L. K.

Really tasty

A. D.

Great food

M. M.

Delicious broths

C. P.

Delicious ramen and a chill and cozy atmosphere 🍜

N. C.

(Translated) Simply excellent ramen, other words are unnecessary (Original) Ramen simplemente excelente,otras palabras sobran

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(Translated) The BBQ chicken ramen tasted delicious. Good atmosphere in the restaurant. (Original) Die BBQ Chicken Ramen haben super lecker geschmeckt. Gute Atmosphäre im Restaurant.

a. j. l.

(Translated) Good ramen site. The price maybe a little expensive. Friendly staff and welcoming place. (Original) Buen sitio de ramen. El precio quizá un poco caro. Personal amable y el sitio acogedor.

V. P.

k. y.

A. T.

S. T.

J. W.

(Translated) Good ramenies! (Original) Good ramenies!

M. H.

H. M.

(Translated) Mmmmm so so (Original) Mmmmm tan tan

S. B.

M. A.

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R. W.

(Translated) Ramen. Name name name. (Original) Ramen. Nom nom nom.

K. O.

(Translated) Yummmmmmmm (Original) Yummmmmmmm

R. K.

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