Ippudo Sydney

3.9 (181 reviews)

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Andrew N.

This ramen here was so good! It was a rainy day in Sydney so I walked to the Westfield mall to find this restaurant. It's a bit difficult to find on the fifth floor of the mall but that's because it is so large. I ordered the Tori Shoyu and LOVED the broth! There was so much depth to it and it wasn't too salty or spicy. Although I alway wish for more, the portion was a decent size. I realized that there are more Ippudos in the US after eating here so I am making plans to visit more!

Pui-See Y.

Was craving for ramen after a long 51 cruise that served "okay" Asian cuisines. We happened to be walking around this area and decided to pop in for some warm soup. It is quite tricky to find this place as it's in the Westfield mall on the 5th floor. I don't think I would've found it if I didn't read it from another Elite. This mall is like a maze to me! Luckily we found it in no time tucked in a corner ish. The place was pretty bustling, but there weren't a wait time. The place didn't looked that busy, but the servers were all over the place. Took them a minute to realized we needed to place the order. We shared a communal table and enjoyed our meal. I ordered the Akamaru Shinjai and my partner ordered 3 bao buns. He had one of each - pork belly, pulled chicken, and pork. My bowl of ramen tasted fantastic and I was literally slurping every string of noodles and every drop of soup! The bao on the other hand was a little disappointment. I'm always skeptical about the bao being anything other than pork belly. Pork belly is always my fav, but he wanted to try it out. He, too, said if he had to do it all over again he would've ordered all pork belly. Overall it satisfied our tummy or so I thought it did. I didn't feel too well the next day. I thought I ate too much or something, but come to realized that I had food poisoning. I was throwing up the next two days and it wasn't a pleasant experience. I felt like I was on my death bed. Now I'm traumatized.

Mayi B.

I absolutely adore Ippudo - it's a haven for ramen enthusiasts. The service exudes warmth and friendliness, and I must say, the bartender's welcoming demeanor added to the overall experience. The ambiance at Ippudo perfectly complements the delicious ramen.

Lily C.

Ippudo is a Japanese ramen chain. Our first encounter was 10 years ago in Kyoto and since then we've tried many Ippudo restaurants in different cities in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, etc) and the USA (CA). We didn't hesitate to try it in Sydney Australia. This one is located in a Westfield Mall on the dinning floor with many other eateries and restaurants. Good space and ambience, service is always friendly as typical in Australia. We ordered the bonito tonkotsu ramen, akamaru ramen, katsu pork with curry, pulled pork bun, and pork belly bun. The ramen choices were rather limited because I didn't see any miso or shoyo broth varieties, only tonkotsu. The pork buns are Chinese style open-mouthed, I only saw them on the menu here, a nice touch catering to local population. Ramen was good, pretty standard Ippudo quality. Recommended if you happen to be in the area and in the mood for tonkotsu ramen and katsu dishes.

Stacy K.

Yum yum. I wanted ramen & soup on our 1st night here after a 15 hrs flight. Service is good. Location is very close to world square/ food court .

Hylan B.

First let me begin...I am not a ramen expert. I like Asian cuisine generally. Wife and I are visiting Sydney and was looking for Ramin near our hotel. We are from Florida,USA. Very nice restaurant with several seating options. We picked family style, so I could view the proper technique of eating soup with sticks! There were plenty of experts seated nearby. The first item ordered was a prawn bun for sharing and it was delicious. Then I ordered spicy ramen deluxe with pork. It was great and not too spicy. Temperature hot as it should be. My wife chose the vegi ramen which she enjoyed. Servers were very helpful and their English was more than adequate. In summary, an enjoyable dinner that was fun and did not break the bank.

Nel P.

There's definitely something different with their tonkotsu broth....it was really, really good! We've been to the other Ippudo's and I can honestly say that all of them are different, but at the same token... all of them are the same. I know that doesn't make sense, but their consistency with their classic tonkotsu broth is very impressive. Highly recommend trying this place out. It can really get busy, so be prepared to wait.

Joanna T.

I had been wanting to try Ippudo's ramen for a while and this location was convenient for lunch. They're in the Westfield mall on the 5th floor. It's a popular spot - by noon there was a line up. The dining area is quite large, with big communal tables. I was very happy to see an iced tea option that was not sweetened! If you visit at lunch there are some good value sets that range from $11-17. That will get you a ramen if your choice, a small salad and potentially a small appetizer. I had the spicy tonkotsu, and the Mister had the Bonito version. Both cane with pork belly and well cooked noodles. I liked my creamy broth with a bit of kick to it. Beware - the bonito version is really fishy smelling. The gyoza that came with our set were nothing special but the salad was fresh and had a nice wasabi tinged dressing. Would return.

Ernest Y.

First time having Ippudo and it was pretty good. I just thought the price was a bit too pricey but it's definitely a lot better than the ramen I would have in Rowland Heights. I went a little early and barely manage to avoid the wait. They have a lot of people and understandably so since it's in Westfield. I thought the broth was tasty, the noodles were pretty good, but the pork could be a little better. I didn't have karaage but the person next to me had it and it smelled great and looked great...just a FYI because I almost ordered it just from the person next to me. haha overall, I'll consider coming back but there are actually a lot of ramen options in Sydney so I'm not in a hurry to come back.

Mary A.

When is it not good? Service was on point - friend and I came through during the lunch rush and we got a table as staff were clearing tables efficiently. Flavor of the broth still hits home and the meat in our ramen was hearty that I couldn't finish the second piece ! What fell a little short was the gyoza - only because they were quite small. Otherwise it's always a good time at Ippudo !

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Jason H.

I am tired of going, only to face a 2 hour wait for a table. Nothing to drink. Nowhere to sit. Just stand like a wanker for 2 hours for $11 noodles. Out of your mind. Bye.

Emily C.

Visited this ramen spot during my visit to Australia, and I honestly wasn't expecting much given the other foods I had been eating during the trip. But-- I was pleasantly surprised! This is located in West Field mall, but it can get crowded! There was a pretty long line but I would say we got through within 30 minutes or so of waiting. We were seated at the bar area and the hardest part was choosing which flavor of ramen to get. They all sounded so good but I went with the Karaka-men and added bamboo and an egg. I cleared the entire bowl and soup. I tried to savour the last few bites because honestly this might be one of the best ramen joints I've hit up..and living in San Mateo, I've been to plentttyyyy!

Jon L.

I have been wanting to try Ippudo for quite some time. This popular Japanese ramen chain has locations all over Asia, along with a smattering of stores outside this continent in London, New York and Sydney. My travels led me to many of the locales in which there is an Ippudo, but I was unable to try it out until I visited the Westfield Sydney location when I was traveling in Australia. The restaurant is located on the 5th floor of this mall. This floor is the same one that one of the mall's food courts is located in, but this is actually a full-scale restaurant. At the front of the restaurant you will find the restaurant's bar along with a couple of dining tables outside the ramen shop. There is a waiting area here to be seated inside. I was traveling solo so I was wondering if they had any space since the restaurant was quite full. Fortunately, they do have counter seating for this very reason so I was able to find a space. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully modern. Ippudo is known for its tonkotsu ramen as it originated in Fukuoka. The menu here is quite sizable as it doesn't just serve ramen like the other popular Japanese tonkotsu ramen chain, Ichiran. Here you can find other offerings like gyoza, rice bowls, salads, steamed buns and even tonkotsu sandwiches. Given the mall location, I thought the food prices were decent. Comparable to having a bowl of ramen in Seattle when factoring the USD-AUD conversion rates. The basic ramen bowls are in the $15-17 range. Add a few dollars if you want an egg or additional meat topping. For my meal, I opted for the limited time ramen offering on special called Ippudo Kuro ($15). To pair, I got an order of crab frits ($7) and a glass of Sake One ($6). The ramen took a while to come out so I was glad that I ordered an entree (Australian name for appetizer) and drink. Sake One is an Australian produced sake that is made locally. I thought it was pretty good, though it tastes different from the Japanese sakes I have had previously. It tasted more like a regular wine to me. And though the crab frits, which are mini crabs that are deep fried are best eaten with a glass of Japanese beer, they worked perfectly fine with the sake. This is a great bar food offering if you are here just for a drink. The crabs are crunchy and accompanied by a spicy mayo and lemon. As for the ramen, I enjoyed it as it had a nice rich broth. The noodles in this dish were different from the usual slippery noodles as they were thick. They look almost like udon, but the taste was reminiscent of Okinawan soba. I wouldn't call this the best ramen that I have had, but it was above average. If you are looking for a bowl of ramen in the Sydney CBD, Ippudo is where I would recommend going. It has nice ambiance, prices are reasonable and the menu here has plenty to choose from. The offerings go beyond just serving ramen.

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10 years ago

Not sure why the average low rating. Been to ippudo in their different locations around the world and it is always consistently excellent tonkotsu ramen. This location is big and in the Westfield food court. Got seated instantly and service was efficient and food came out fast and hot. read more

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Dan C.

11 years ago

Excellent!!! Was so impressed that a place this good is in the mall! Definitely check this place out for lunch! Always a line however. For a quick bite you can even hit the bar for a spicy pork taco that is wrapped in a spongy bun... Sounds different- Soo good. Ramen, service, decor- everything is excellent. read more

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10 years ago

This Ippudo has way better ramen than the one at their newly opened restaurant at Central Park. The other menu items did not disappoint!

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LK T.

8 years ago

From long queues to a long wait to be served with undercooked poached eggs, this restaurant made my family and I lose our appetites. The taste of the ramen here is just ordinary, and the only thing that tasted good was their flavoured eggs. I wouldn't rate this as my favourite ramen corner. read more

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Sayaka T.

12 years ago

I met a friend here for lunch and arrived about five minutes before he did. Within that five minute period, eight different waiters approached me for a drink order. After it got a bit annoying, I ordered a drink from waiter number 5 and let the three successive waiters know that I was fine for drinks. After ordering, my friend's food was served super quick, which would have been great had it been the food he ordered. After a minute, a waiter came and took it away after apologising. A couple of minutes after that, his food was served. A few minutes later, the whole process was repeated for my order although I recognised it was clearly wrong and they backtracked and delivered it to the rightful diner. The food itself is delicious although terribly overpriced. The a'la carte section of the menu should really be labelled "sides" as it would take a couple of dishes to make up a full meal. I had the Hakata meshi and a serve of gyoza. The Hakata meshi was tasty but small. Gyoza was average. The Ramen is great but at $20+ per bowl, it's a little steep. I prefer HakataMaru, even if it is in a food court that severely lacks atmosphere. read more

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Dana W.

10 years ago

Wonderful pork bun and excellent Ramen. Loved that you can choose the firmness of the noodles. Excellent service.

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Joy M.

8 years ago

I liked the salmon sashimi. It was fresh and a different interpretation of the traditional dish. Overall the noodles, karaage and noodles were good. read more

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Paul W.

8 years ago

When this opened a few years ago his place was great, probably the closest thing to actual Japanese ramen I've had in Aust. Since then though they have changed their menu substantially removing a lot of he different broth choices and noodle options which is disappointing now it's very average. read more

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Jake T.

13 years ago

The value for money is horrible here. A bowl of what costs $2 to make at most is sold for upwards of $17. The sides are even worse value with a picked cucumber costing almost $10. Hello??? read more

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Daniel T.

12 years ago

Good stuff! It's a great place to have lunch. I feel this is a quick and easy type of place. You go in, eat as much as you want and go out. Maybe it's because it's located in Westfields Shopping Centre where the food court is on level 5. But then again it's fancy in it's own way lol. I do recommend this to others, I got some tonkotsu ramen and it was how I expected it to be. On the downside though, I ordered gyoza set with the ramen and they didn't even give me the gyoza until I had to ask for it again.. Also the waiters and waitress there have all gloomy faces like they hate their job, so I'm a bit dissapointed in these flaws but overall the food was great! read more

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Ace I.

8 years ago

Can be a long wait but worth it. The crab karrage appetizer is awesome.

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Jess O.

8 years ago

One of the best ramen i have ever had in Sydney. I just wish that the kitchen did not close that early (9?). I get that it is in the shopping centre but a lot of the times i have been there i have only been able to get ramen, and as good as it is i would like to enjoy their other foods like their pork buns. (which are amazing) read more

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Ray S.

8 years ago

My wife and I enjoyed Ramen at Ippudo in downtown Sydney. We felt the dish was well prepared with a tasty broth and well cooked noodles. Our meal was served promptly and the servers did a great job! read more

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Cai K.

9 years ago

Wonderful authentic Japanese food. Quick service, great food and a wonderful atmosphere. We'll be back.

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Marc D.

11 years ago

Outstanding! Try pork buns and akkano (?) ramen special. Both were great. The edamame was soggy so skip it.

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J Y.

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12 years ago

Food was decent but service was atrocious. Wouldn't let a group of 4 in because one person was running slightly late. Failed to mention that kitchen was closing in 10 minutes when seated, and when waiter came to get our order kitchen was closed. Was not served water, needed to ask specifically. Atmosphere was good but ruined by service. read more

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Matt C.

10 years ago

This place is the best ramen I've EVER had in my life. It was so good I went back two days in a row here in Sydney, Australia after first trying it two weeks before at the Singapore Airport. It's one of those places that you just absolutely crave the moment it hits your taste buds. I could literally eat this ramen every day, and it would never get old. I ordered the Karaka-men Tonkatsu Ramen. It is a rich, brown, spicy broth with added pork, green onion and ramen noodles. This place really cares. In fact they care so much that when I ordered my ramen, they asked me, "how you want your noodles cooked: well and mushy, or cooked less so they're chewy." Who does that? Very impressive stuff. I requested my noodles to be somewhere in the middle, and they joyfully replied, "yes sir, cooked medium, coming right up". To be honest, I'm not a huge pork fan, so I asked if I could have my ramen with no pork, which they were happy to accommodate as well. Dinner was served within 2 minutes of ordering, which I welcomed with open arms, since the only meal I had had that day was a light breakfast. I was famished. It was so good, I inhaled it. I don't think I even stopped for a breath. Well, maybe one breath, which I used for a proper swig of my new favorite beer, "Orion" brewed in Okinawa, Japan. Even better, the beer's half price during happy hour from 3-7pm so they're only $5 a pop. I also tried the following appetizers: Wagyu Beef Tartare, Chicken Karage steamed buns, Pork steamed buns, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Green Salad with tofu and sesame dressing...absolutely delicious all the way around. If I could give this place six stars, I would. The staff is super friendly as well. Thanks Ippudo! Please open up in San Francisco so I can visit you more often. Cheers! read more

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B T.

13 years ago

The noodles are good. However, the yelled welcome from all the staff on arrival is OTT and, honestly, after hearing it about thirty times during the course of my meal, made me want to start strangling people. read more

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Alexandra F.

9 years ago

Didn't have to wait too long to be served but I would still recommend going earlier if possible as they're quite busy for dinner. The soups here are quite delicious but I did not like the mini buns or the little sushi platters. I would recommend sticking with the noodle soup dishes as everything else is quite overprice and the portions are a little small. I didn't like the seating very much - we were seated outside which was very noisy and there would often be random shoppers walking past. The staff also misdelivered a few of the dishes. read more

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Ari W.

13 years ago

Ok, I had a high expectation when I went there due to SMH food review. However I was deeply disappointed. Taste ok, but serving size is no bigger than my cat's dinner. It was like paying for Angus burger at Maccas but received a Happy Meal. Will never go back! read more

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More info about Ippudo Sydney

Shop 5021, Level 5
188 Pitt St
Sydney New South Wales 2000
Australia
Sydney
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(02) 8078 7020
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http://www.ippudo.com.au/

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Hours

What time does Ippudo Sydney open?

Ippudo Sydney opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Ippudo Sydney close?

Ippudo Sydney closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Ippudo Sydney closes at 11:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Ippudo Sydney closes at 9:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Wed 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMThu-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Ippudo Sydney have catering options?

No, Ippudo Sydney does not have catering options.

Does Ippudo Sydney serve alcohol?

Yes, Ippudo Sydney serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Ippudo Sydney allow dogs?

Yes, Ippudo Sydney allows dogs.

Does Ippudo Sydney have TVs?

Yes, Ippudo Sydney has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Ippudo Sydney have outdoor seating?

No, Ippudo Sydney does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Ippudo Sydney have parking?

Yes, Ippudo Sydney has parking options.

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Does Ippudo Sydney have free WiFi?

No, Ippudo Sydney does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Wide range of ramen noodle dishes, Japanese cuisine

History

Established in 1985.

Ippudo was established in Japan by the company's founder Shigemi Kawahara in 1985. With over 60 restaurants in Japan and now New York and much of Asia, Ippudo opened its first store in Sydney in December 2012, with more on the way. Our signature tonkotsu (pork bone) broth is native to our birthplace in Hakata, Japan, and we're delighted to bring this same dish and many others to Sydney and beyond.

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A R.

11 years ago

Went to new Japanese ramen restaurant at Central park last week The restaurant is located at backyard Central park shopping centre and everything so new still. If you prefer to eat outside, there are some tables. We wanted to eat there but it wasn't good weather so we decided to eat inside. Their inside decollation is very unique... red, black and white colour bases, lots of different language display and millions of the spoons (it calls ' Renge') hang on the wall. It is really spectacular!! And of course the shop is very clean and tidy inside and the staffs are ready to help you if you have any question about menu like I did. We ordered some entrées and two ramens. The entrees were nice timing to serve so we did not need to hold hungry belly so long. One of the entrée was potato salad. It was really tasty and good portion. I reckon they use Japanese mayo and its really good match with potato, cucumber and carrot. The potato salad was really fresh so its really good start. I am not vegetarian but I felt like to eat ramen without any meat taste. Lucky they have vegetarian ramen called ' Shoujin Ramen With Kakiage' so I ordered. To be honest, appearance of dish is not good impression for me when the staff bought it on the table. The Ramen is looks very very simple and I almost regret my choice. But from the first mouthful, I became so happy and was very surprised. The soup has lots of vegetable favour especially I could feel so much Shitake (Japanese mushroom) extracts whole of my mouth. Kakiage is Japanese vegetable tempura. When I dipped them into the soup and bit... it was just amazing. I never have such yummy vegetarian meal experience in my life. That was really great to know!! read more

Take B.

12 years ago

I have been there couple times and my one of favorite Japanese restaurant in CBD. As I am Japanese, every time I come back Japan, I never forget to go Ippudo branch. Ippudo is one of the popular ramen group companies in japan and we can find them many different locations. Good thing for ippudo is we can find same taste and same services from any Ippudo groups. And here Sydney, We can find same yummy taste and same service level in Ippudo. Just last Saturday I again went to there and had good time with my friends. My friends loves Ippudo ramen so do I.. we are big fun of Ippudo. I always order Shiromaru Special because I can get everything in the one bowl... eggs, chashu, seaweed,black mushrooms and bamboo shoots... I love these topping. I found out that sometime hakata style ramen is very stinky maybe because of pork oil, which I hate but Ippudo never disappoint me.. soup is white but almost clear.. taste is simple but deep.. no stinky pork smell.. just perfectly cooked. It is exactly same taste with original Ippudo ramen in Japan. Egg is half- cooked and nice soy sauce taste.. break egg and mix with soup.. it is so good. Chashu ( bbq pork) is melt on the tongue and you have to be careful to eat otherwise its disappear in the mouth. haha Everybody can enjoy anytime in Ippudo.. Staff is so friendly and warmth every time we are in with professional high Japanese style customer service... oh you will surprise that.. Atmosphere is fantastic with fancy modern furniture and nice quiet music so we can use any occasions I think. I am really glad to be here in Sydney and meet again true Japanese Ramen! read more

Lili L.

12 years ago

My favorite place in SYD. I love Japanese food and I always crave to find nice Japanese restaurant. I knew Ippudo opened since couple years ago and heard they are really nice from somewhere all the time. I finally had the chance to have a dinner at Ippudo and I am totally into them now. Ippudo is well known as Ramen Restaurant... so I actually did not expect much quality for any of the side dishes. But I was totally wrong.. Ippudo is different with other Ramen Restaurants.. Of course Ramen is outstanding but side dishes were awesome as well. We ordered Ippudo pork bum, Goma Q, and Ippudo karaage chicken from the side dish menu. All of them were so yum but my favorite was Karaage chicken. Karaage is Japanese style Deep fried chicken. I've never had such tender and tasty Karaage in my life... just extreme perfection!! Especially I was drinking beer and it was my best collaboration really.. awesome! I could go back there just for Ippudo Karaage haha-- I love their customer service as well .. the service is exceptional and has higher standard than any other Japanese Ramen restaurants! They quickly offered us the seat and served us some water. They are very kind and helpful when I did not know about Japanese's special spices or stuff. Food delivery was also just on time so we were never left starved waiting.. The restaurant is very modern and so tidy and nice jazz music surround you. Any occasion is suitable I think..such as friend dinners, a date, family dinners and solo dinner even! They never disappoint us. read more

Jackie B.

3 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ippudo Sydney, and I must say it was an incredible experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance. The menu offered a wide selection of authentic Japanese ramen dishes, and I opted for their signature Tonkotsu ramen. The presentation of the dish was impressive, and the flavors were simply out of this world. The rich and creamy pork broth was perfectly balanced, and the noodles had the ideal texture. The toppings were fresh and added a delightful crunch to every bite. It was evident that the ingredients were of the highest quality, and the attention to detail in each bowl was commendable. The staff at Ippudo Sydney were attentive and knowledgeable, making excellent recommendations based on my preferences. The service was prompt, and my meal arrived quickly. The portion sizes were generous, and I left feeling completely satisfied. One aspect that stood out to me was the overall ambiance of the restaurant. The modern and stylish decor created a relaxed atmosphere, and the open kitchen allowed me to witness the skilled chefs in action. The staff's professionalism and enthusiasm added to the enjoyable dining experience. In conclusion, Ippudo Sydney exceeded my expectations in every way. The exceptional quality of the food, attentive service, and inviting atmosphere make it a must-visit for ramen lovers. I highly recommend Ippudo Sydney to anyone seeking an unforgettable Japanese dining experience. read more

Rr R.

11 years ago

I am Ippudo ramen lover.. Since I visited Japan and tried original Ippudo ramen in Hakata, I am really into Ippudo ramen. I love Japanese Ramen but especially Ippudo ramen is the best ramen for me. We can eat real Hakata Ippudo ramen in Sydney now so I feel really lucky Last time, I went to Ippudo and I ordered couple of entrée dish from the limited offer and of course my favorite " Shiromaru tamago ramen". As usual the ramen was fantastic and I enjoyed lots.. but I also enjoyed the entrees too "Salmon sushi with spicy mentai mayo" and " Salmon tofu nugget". I love Salmon and I know Japanese are really good at Salmon dish.. they never disappoint me.. Salmon sushi was very cute surface and detailed .It is really good match with mentai mayo. Mixing with special soy source was really great as well. It was good start... next we had " salmon tofu nugget".. tofu...?! Actually I could not feel any tofu at all... which is really good..just perfectly mixed with salmon. It really yummy healthy... we dipped them into the yuzukosho mayo.. oh..really nice.. yuzukosho mayo become my favorite dip sauce ever!! These two salmon dishes are limited edition so I am not sure when they stop to serve but I am pretty sure they never disappoint you. Better check out before disappear!! read more

Joy H.

12 years ago

Very comfortable and enjoyable time in Ippudo yesterday. I love Japanese style ramen. taste is totally different from Chinese, Vietnamese , Korean and thai... especially kind of soup is unique flavor from others. There are different type of soup taste in Japan.. and Ippudo's signature ramen is Hakata style Tonkotsu Ramen. I love Tonkotsu ramen cuz more deep taste and lots of favor than any other type of ramen. I tried couple of ramen's shop in SYD but ippudo is #1 so far. Ippudo ramen.. I can feel lots of flavors from the soup... noddle, chashus, eggs, all other garnish are perfectly match... its just ramen but it is one bowl of heaven. Atmosphere is also nice and very stylish.. totally different with other restaurants. There are good light illumination, nice jazz sounds and cosmopolitan style pictures on the wall.. open style kitchen and We could see where they actually cook for us... but no noisy and comfortable to be there.. they have good customer service... staffs are all friendly, welcome and warmth. They are very helpful if I am a question. I was really good relaxed.. almost being my home. I will be difinity come back again and cannot wait to eat their amazing ramen. read more

R R.

12 years ago

My friend and I had a girl's dinner at Ippudo at this Monday and we had a great night. To be honest, I totally disagreed to have dinner at Ramen Japanese restaurants with my friend, I remembered when I went to other Ramen restaurants, there were busy, noisy and they had dodgy atmosphere, so I did not enjoy to chat with my friends... Ramen restaurents are more likely as an easy quick dinner destination for me. But.... BUT!!! Ippudo has changed my image of Ramen Restaurant Lots!! Nice customer service, fancy decos, nice music and of course HIGH QUALITY FOOD!!!! I really recommend Akamaru Ramen... taste was just FANTASTIC!! I ordered Akamaru Remen Tamago (Egg), the egg was just beautifully cooked and greatly matched with garlic oil. I could feel veggies' sweet flavour in the soup and the soup itself and the egg noodle was a perfect match! And dont forget Chashu( BBQ pork)... I guess they spend so much time to cook the chashu because it's just sooo tender and made me hungrier for more. I really had a good time with my friend and we had lots of chatting as well..haha-- Surely.. We will come back soon and eat their Ramen again ... cant wait!! read more

Nicole W.

11 years ago

It is really time flies.. It has been already two years since Ippudo opened the branch at Westfield. I was really surprised the news they come to Sydney two years ago I am really fan of Ippudo ramen. Since they came here .. They never disappoint me and keep making perfect ramens for us. Last Friday, I went to Ippudo Westfield with my friends for dinner. I wanted to celebrate their anniversary but also I knew we could get a Ippudo original sake just for $2. Its surprisingly cheap! We went there little bit earlier than normal diner time. Thankfully there were no long queues at front of the restaurant. As soon as possible we sat on the table and asked the sake and we started to drink the sake with some gyoza ( Japanese dumping). The sake was really good taste and I couldn't believe it was only $2!! And we ordered two different of ramen and the ramens were fantastic taste and we really enjoyed the ramen with the sake. Thank you Ippudo to serve us the outstanding yummy dish and friendly services. And congratulation for your successful business at Sydney. I am sure they will bring me surprising more in the future!! read more

Alice W.

11 years ago

I am UTS student and I love Ippudo central park. The shop locates on convenience area and pretty easy access from UTS. Its really new, stylish and modern decollation and most I like is tables are available outside their area. I focus to study really hard inside class so I need some fresh air after classes. I just went there again yesterday and I found out they are serving us Dinner special menu now. Its was just $20 and I could get a ramen, pork bum and soft drink ( or ice cream) I think it is really good value compared with Ippudo Westfield branch. Its really good for student like me. I ordered Shoyu ramen this time and the ramen was so good. Shoyu ramen is more simple taste than other Shiromaru or Akamaru. It has full of fish extract and soy sauce flavor.. really yummy chicken chashu with yummy waving noodles. Famous Ippudo pork bum was as yummy as usual and made me just full enough. I will come back again at lunch time cuz I saw they are doing lunch time special set too. Good price, great taste and fantastic location! read more

Alby D.

152

7 years ago

I would give this more stars , i was a regular for sometime and love it : good food & generally don't have to wait to long to get in.. But in more recent times it seems to gotten worse service is a little slack from time to time and then there is the surcharge to pay by card!! WHY???? when this is already built into food prices .. a chain of this size would of already thought of that... so why add it on and upset customers just for a few dollars and decrease the chance of them returning.. horrible that cos it is trendy that business feel the need to charge to pay by card. Overall: food is normally good and comes out quick & service is usually good too. read more

Alex H.

10 years ago

This is second time to try here. Ramen was ok actually I could have had better one at home. Always disappointed about warm soup... I want hot soup!! The reason why I did two stars: the service is so slow and no one paid attention to customers we are not the only one got annoyed. AND I didn't get what I ordered plus we got wrong check. It wasn't even busy we are annoyed again. read more

Jee S. Y.

9 years ago

This was a fantastic place for a well priced Japanese meal. If you like ramen, gyoza and a fast paced atmosphere. It felt like being in Tokyo. While the seating is tight and the pace is fast - the food is delicious and the service excellent. I really enjoyed the kale salad with tempura mushrooms. The chicken karaage was also very good. Highly recommend this place. read more

Jayden L.

6 years ago

How good can a restaurant chain serving in a food court be? As it turned out awesomely great food. Meals were cheap especially for the quality and the speed of service was fantastic. Be warned that there is a queue to get in, yes it's that good and I didn't even mind sitting in a communal table as the food was so enjoyable everything else was a blur. read more

Madeleine M.

6 years ago

My wife and I went to Ippudo son a whim and it was well rewarded. The varieties of Miso based dishes was phenomenal. We got the plus 4 combo which came with a wonderful salad, another appetizer (pork with rice) and then the entree. We were looking for comfort food and this did the trick. Service was good and friendly. We will return! read more

Alex B.

7 years ago

I love this place! especially in the tonkotsu ramen This is so delicious, especially if you are vegetarian they also have options for you! The set lunch is good value. Have to queue if you come lunch or dinner time but it is worth it! Also they have tap beer if you like to have one or two read more

William B.

7 years ago

We tried Ippudo for the first time and loved the food. I had dinner here recently, and the food and service are very good. We had different dishes which we shared, and they were all very tasty. The only dish I disliked was the Wagyu bowl. read more

Aiden J.

6 years ago

Only place that I can finish the ramen. The broth is great and I finished the whole servings, everytime. Just the right softness/firmness for me. The great thing is they are the same everytime I go there. The salad dressing is so yummy. read more

Lexi L.

9 years ago

Had tried an Ippudo in Hongkong ,and that was good, so this time come inside without any hesitation. It is busy and many people waiting in a queue. But the food was great as usual and staffs are nice. read more

Vithembi T.

10 years ago

Food was very tasty. There was a queue but it moved fast. Chairs are a little bit uncomfortable for the back, that's the reason I don't give it five stars. Great value for money. read more

Yen N.

10 years ago

Yummy! We've been to the location in New York and the Sydney location was just as tasty. The location was fantastic as well inside of a major shopping mall. read more

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