This place really lives up to the expectation. Loooove the unagi dish. The omelette is so smooth, grilled eel was very fresh and the soup is a great addition to it. The wagyu beef entree was awesome and the Yam chips? Omg. Addictive and what a sauce!! I just wish it wasn't so crazy & line up all the time. Location was great to be in the city, but may be open another branch in Potts Point with a larger space??? read more

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I come here every few months and always go for the seasonal ramen. For May 2014, they were serving up bonito tonkotsu. It's the original tonkotsu broth blended with bonito fish stock, giving it a darker colour and stronger umami taste. I went for the one with cha shu (pork belly) and asked for my ramen to be cooked hard. Meaning they only blanch the noodles for a few seconds. I find that the noodles naturally softens as I get halfway through a bowl giving me two styles of ramen haha. My bowl came first and I looked at my lunch buddy and said "Ramen doesn't wait for you, you wait for the ramen" a sign that I was going start first without waiting for him. I enjoyed the first spoon of soup, taking in the flavoursome broth before I pulled a small amount of noodles up, dunking it back in the broth to soak up the juices, then bringing the noodles back to my mouth to slurp it in quickly...and repeat. That's how I eat it LIKE A JAPANESE BOSS. Oh I nearly forgot, we also ordered two pork buns. Just order them and your eyes will light up. Ill review that another day. read more

We ordered the Bonito tonkotsu n a fried. They both are excellent though we have not found a good bowl of ramen as we had in Japan. Highly recommend for their ramen! read more

People love this place, but I don't. I've tried Ippudo in a number of cities around the world and my criticism is always the same. The tonkotsu broth is too one-dimensional, no complexity. My most recent visit to this Sydney outlet left me feeling a little ripped off. Expensive ramen + bland broth + tough-as-old-boots pork loin. Just not that good. In fact, totally average. Do yourself a favour and try somewhere else. If you do find yourself here, expect food which is simply average and nothing special. They need to lift their game. read more

Not a fan of the changed menu!!! This place is becoming less about Ramen and more about little dishes and Ala carte style dining. I will probably return for the Fish roe rice dish and their classic ramen but I was very disappointed that this place is heading to perhaps a more Western appealing venue?... read more

Oh. My. God. Becky. This place is located in the most overwhelming food court you've ever seen. There are so many options, it can actually get stressful to decide. Go after 2:30, when the lunch masses dissipate. We happened to walk by and Mr. Boyfriend was psyched to see no line. Last time, he couldn't eat here because the line was so insane. He loves bao, and I've never really liked it. But I loved this one! The dough was light and fluffy, the fillings fresh and well proportioned, and I had to actively refuse another bite because I wanted to save room (I'd already had an appetizer and wine at another spot in this food court.). I have never had fucking ramen so tasty. Yes, we've eaten at yummy ramen places at home. It's different - not like the kind of flavored broths I've had at home (not to say those weren't tasty). It's earthy and consistently cloudy. I'm not saying other ramen is salty, but I didn't get a taste of salt - just flavor, goddamned flaaaaavor. They don't give you any sort of condiments etc. because you don't need it. In general, I've found that, if they know their stuff, you should just do what the chef intended. We had their house special, which involved fermented fungus and thin, strong noodles. We also ordered hot sake. Again, I've never had more delicious sake, and we ordered the cheapest one! It had that nice ocean flavor, but it tasted warmer (if that makes sense) and deeper than what we have at home. I had an appetizer for my meal: little fried whole crabs! It was cute the way they were presented, like monkeys in a barrel holding onto each other. These were fantastic. I've never had the opportunity to try these anywhere in the US. I'll bet they're perfect with beer. Overall, this was one of those head-shaking culinary experiences, and it was essentially fast food. We sat at the bar. The service was lovely, you can see the entire restaurant and open kitchen from there, and it's pretty. How do you manage intimacy in a busy mall with the bar right outside the restaurant, with bustling businesses right behind you? I don't know, but they did it. If I wanted pho or ramen or Japanese bar food in Sydney, I would go STRAIGHT HERE. read more

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The Prices are expensive but you are that concerned for money, then check out the restaurants menu online before going. This is the best ramen place in Sydney, so it's expensive. there also so hospitable, and the food is amazing too. Pork bun is a must, not like a normal char siew pao in Chinese, but more of a modern Japanese version of it with a slab of pork belly, lettuce and spicy mayo. Ramen in orgasmic too. Add tamago/egg to it, it perfectly oozes out yolk when broken. read more

Very happy ippudo opened here in Sydney. The broth is great, the noodles a bit thin, but overall one of the better ramen I've tried in Sydney. The pork was extremely tasty. The pork buns were a bit of a disappointment. The meat was a bit fatty, but the bread was nice and light and fluffy. Overall the flavour was good, but the meat let it down a bit. Recently visited ippudo in New York, and this one definitely isn't as good, but hey, it only opened a week ago! read more

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Went in for lunch today to see what everyone was talking about and I must say that I was incredibly impressed. First of all the service was impeccable. Polite, friendly and extremely helpful. The traditional Japanese greeting was unexpected, but was very appreciated. Everyone sounds so happy! As for the ramen, well I haven't had any this good since I visited Osaka several years ago. So very succulent, had to stop myself from ordering another. Sadly I did forget to try the pork buns but be assured I will be returning very soon to try them out with friends in tow. 5 Stars across the board, I simply cannot think of another ramen restaurant in Sydney that is in this league. read more

Yummy! My husband and i were visiting Sydney and since we were hungry, we were looking for places to eat and he just so happened to stumble across Ippudo! We live in Los Angeles and currently the closest location is San Francisco! We were super excited to find this as the wait in SF is probably forever right now. We ordered the pork bun, karaage set with shiromaru motoaji, and akamaru shinaji. Pork bun: full of fatty goodness and flavor Yum! Pricey, but worth it. Karaage set with shiromaru motoaji: karaage was good. The shiromaru motoaji broth was not as fatty as I would've liked, but still solid. Akamaru shinaji: This has miso flavoring so hubs enjoyed it. Of the two, we preferred this one. Fyi: they do provide fresh garlic with the garlic press as well. (No charge) gotta ask for it though. This proved to be quite a lot of food for the both of us. Left super stuffed, but wanted to taste the items as we don't have an ippudo near us. Decor is cool! No wait and service was fast as it wasn't super crowded when we went. read more

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I had the shiromaru tamago (tonkotsu with egg) for $17 and my boyfriend had the akamaru tamago (tonkotsu with garlic oil, miso paste, pork belly and egg) for $18. Both were nice but not nice enough to justify the $17/$18 price tag. The ramen at Gumshara is much better and a lot cheaper. The one thing I did love about the ramen here was the hand-pulled noodles. Most ramen restaurants (including Gumshara) use pre-made packet noodles and they rely on the flavour of the broth rather than the noodles to carry the dish. The Ippudo noodles taste amazing. They are thinner and firmer than regular ramen noodles and you can specify how you want your noodles cooked - normal, hard or very hard. I asked for normal and the texture was great. I think 'hard' would be good if you eat your ramen slowly (and 'very hard' if you eat your ramen very slowly) - that way, your noodles won't go soggy in the broth. My perfect bowl of ramen would consist of Ippudo noodles in Gumshara broth with a soft-boiled egg from Gumshara and chashu from Ramen Zundo. Mmm, delicious. Oh, and there would be plenty of large roasted seaweed sheets placed around the edge of the bowl. Gumshara seems to be the only place that puts roasted seaweed sheets in its ramen. The pork buns ($4 each) were outstanding. Very tender pork belly pieces with lettuce and mayonnaise in steamed white buns. They were kind of like mini Asian burgers. The gyoza ($6 for five teeny-tiny pieces) was nothing to write home about. We had the black sesame panna cotta for dessert. This was very nice and quite good value at $7. Service was friendly but a little clumsy. They gave us our bill before we had even received dessert, and there was often a bit of replication with two or more waiters asking us the same thing in succession. read more

I had the Karaka Men Chashu, with the noodles "hard." It was absolutely delightful. This is right up there with Ramen Dojo, Santa Ramen, and Orenchi (all in the San Francisco Bay Area). Sure the chashu pork was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, but that doesn't make this place stick out from the other very good ramen places. What makes this ramen so great is that it fires on all cylinders. The noodles are firm and flavorful and they stay coherent even after 20 minutes in the broth. The ground, caramelized pork with spicy miso kicks the broth up to a new level. (I tried the broth without mixing in the toppings; it was fine, but not amazing.) The green onions were fresh and added just moments before serving. read more

For a Friday night, a wait time of 30mins wasn't too bad. Ordered the shiromaru special, 3 baos, unagi gohan, an entree and two drinks. The ramen is nothing that special.... especially for $23, have had much better broth elsewhere. The shrimp bao was average, peach sake soda was bland. The unagi in my rice was so small... Although it all tasted nice I still think Ippudo is way too over hyped. Now tried, don't think I'm going to bother dining there again read more

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It was decent! Went there for a quick lunch with a friend. The broth was a little too watery for a ramen, we ordered additional of the egg but when arrived, we didn't see our egg, took us to inform the staff twice before we got our add on! read more

My friend who lives in New York loves this place, so since I was in Sydney, I decided to give it a try! I tried the shiromaru motoaji and added a flavored egg to it. I also had my ramen noodles cooked until soft. While the ramen was good, it was on par with what I've had in San Francisco. It was nothing special. The wait staff also weren't very friendly. Maybe they didn't like my American way of pronouncing everything because they repeated every food item I said in Japanese. read more

Probably the best ramen in Sydney. It's well priced, has upscale decor, fast service, and most importantly, tasty Japanese food - couldn't ask for more! Love the sushi here. The rice is wrapped in fresh salmon and there is a really tasty but not overpowering flamed mayonnaise type sauce on top (they only make one type here). A large selection of Japanese drinks are also on offer. The menu has changed recently and everything is around $1 to $2 more pricey! They now also offer pork toasted sandwiches. Not sure how I feel about this. read more

On a cold day, we walked to Westfield Sydney and joined the long queue outside Ippudo, in search for some warm and toasty ramen! Food: To start off, we absolutely had to try the famous pork buns, which did not disappoint! The steamed bun was smooth and light, and very sweet, which was complemented by the slightly spiced braised pork and sweet Ippudo original sauce. It was a great appetiser and I could have easily had a few more! My pick was the Shiromaru Motoaji, which had tonkotsu broth, thin noodles, pork loin, bean sprouts, black mushroom and shallots. I also ordered it with Tamago, or flavoured egg. It was not spicy at all, and so flavoursome, with the thin, pork based broth soaked up in the tender noodles! The egg was also delicious, and when I soaked it in the ramen broth, the runny yolk tasted fantastic with the hot ramen soup. The pork was tender and there was a good quantity as well, so it was a great sharing dish. My mum ordered the Bakuretsu Tofu, which was very spicy, and comprised of tofu and minced pork that came out in a sizzling pot! The tofu was silky and flavoursome and the pork tender, but the one thing that we would've changed was to have soft noodles rather than the small crispy ones that were included in the dish. Ambience: Upon entering the restaurant, you're greeted with Japanese phrases and led to your table, which creates a lovely and hospitable atmosphere! Boxes are provided for coats and handbags, which is great, and service was very fast, with friendly staff who assist with menu choices. The decor is very open and it's always fascinating to see the staff cooking as the kitchen is visible as well! Overall: For an amazing Japanese cultural dining experience, head to Ippudo and brave the lunchtime rush for their ramen, entrees and of course, the amazing pork buns! read more

The restaurant is in a good location, in Westfield shopping centre in Sydney CBD. The atmosphere in the restaurant is nice, with modern decor. The Japanese food at this restaurant is also delicious. However, the menu isn't as expansive as other Japanese restaurants with only a few choices for ramen. Despite this, the ramen is quite nice, with the noodles cooked well, and the broth not too thick. The side dishes are also delicious, particularly the baos. The service was really good and the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. read more

This was the one stop on my foodie weekend in Sydney that I had not planned in advance. In fact I can't even remember where I read about Ippudo, but the moment I did I was rearranging my Sunday around a lunchtime visit. Heading up to the food court on a wet and rainy Sunday there was a queue, but it was quick moving, and as a solo diner I was efficiently moved to the bar which I was more than happy to be seated at. Despite being in a Westfield, the rest of the world fades away once you reach Ippudo - its dark interior and trendy soundtrack take you to another world reminiscent of the modern side of Tokyo. Then you order and when a bowl of steaming ramen is place in front of you you're instantly transported back in time to the Edo period - it's like Japanese heaven. I chose the most basic and traditional of ramen with pork and veggies and medium noodles. It was warming and hearty, but not super filling, and there's the option to order more noodles if you eat your way through the standard portion. The broth was so fragrant and flavoursome that I no longer regretted the absence of ramen on my recent trip to Japan, and my soggy feet from a morning walking in the rain were instantly forgotten. I also chose the shrimp bun (since I'd the pork bao the day prior at Momofuku) and it was delicious crunchy and sweet. The bun itself was not quite as light and fluffy as Momofuku's but the price was much friendlier so no complaints here. There's a very comprehensive menu including Japanese whiskies, sake and craft beer which was much appreciated and a great selection of dishes other than ramen should the mood take you. The staff were friendly and the service super quick - I'd definitely head back on my next trip to Sydney! read more

Let me preface by saying that I've waited in the small crowded bar and/or in sub-zero temperatures for well over an hour for the Ipuddo in New York more than once, so I know what to expect from Ipuddo, but I also have high expectations based on the impeccable service, an aesthetic that manages to be trendy and upscale, while staying casual and relaxing. The Ipuddo in New York is definitely the real deal. Comparatively, this location felt a bit like the younger sibling, anxiously following in the footsteps of the successful older sibling, but somehow falling a bit short. The place felt like a very nice suburban strip mall location, and the service felt like that of a mid-range family restaurant. The ramen was distinctively Ipuddo, though: balanced, honest, simple, with no gimmicks. But the package just wasn't complete, unfortunately. 3.5 stars, maybe? Maybe if I had lower expectations, I'd feel differently. read more

Love, love, love Ippudo's!! We first ate at NYC and were super excited that there was an Ippudo in Sydney! We've been there twice now and loved both experiences. It fills up fast at lunch time so try to be there around 11:45 to skip the lines. The Raman is soooo good!! Absolutely love the stock! The pork belly is much better than the pork loin or sirloin. If you want a delicious starter try the BBQ pork buns. Get the 3 because you'll want more after one and you definitely won't want to share it :) Enjoy!! (Oh, and I like my noodles ordered hard, they soften up a bit in the hot broth and are perfectly al dente afterwards). read more

It's excellent service! Avery warm welcome Noodle are lovely but the pork belly bun is way too expensive actually n nothing much special abt it was alil bit disappointed read more

Great ramen, but a bit overpriced. Got the pork buns as well, which was delicious, but same issue. $4 for one little bun isn't worth it for me. However, it was the best ramen I've bad in Sydney so I would recommend it to those ramen freaks out there willing to pay the bills. The broth was on the salty end , but bearable. Noodles were delicious as you could choose the texture. Only worth it for ramen lovers in my opinion. read more

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Delicious! I've been to Ippudo New York. And Ippudo Sydney does not disappoint! Pass on the fried dumplings. Get the pork buns. Watch out their San Pelligrino has flavors. The Akamaru w/ simmering pork belly is good with some extra toppings. Their dinner menu is more elaborate than their pre-dinner menu. You can opt to sit outside the restaurant and order to-go but their menu options are VERY limited. It is Australia - do you tip? don't you tip? It is up to you to decide. But with the great service and delicious food - you would feel horrible if you didn't! So throw a couple of those $2 pieces in there! read more

Not bad at all. The ramen and gyoza I had was both pretty good. I forgot the name of the ramen I got but it was the spicy one. With "hard" noodles. The noodles are very thin and not very chewy, so if that's what you like you should order something else. I think they have different options for noodles. We also ordered the pork buns and chicken bun. I liked the pork bun but the chicken bun was just okay. read more

Busy ramen restaurant. Noisy inside but beautiful outside on a spring evening. The bao or steamed bun with prawn, chicken or pork stuffing was delicious. Soft steamed pastry. 3 of your choice for $11 or individually for $5. Our waiting staff was very knowledgeable and gave us a run down of the noodles. There was hard medium or soft noodles with prices ranging from $10 to $18. I had the pork for $15 and was not disappointed with a pork broth and tender thin sliced meat. This left me craving for more. Maybe the bowls could be larger or option to pay more for larger serve. No hot green tea in summer only iced green tea. Otherwise a pleasant spring evening with a hot bowl of noodles. read more

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Ippudo puts a modern twist on traditional Japanese tonkotsu ramen, presenting it in a buzzing, dimly lit and open atmosphere. The food is complex, almost overly so at times. As a fan of simpler, more traditional tonkotsu broths I would rather see condiment options on tables to allow patrons to season to taste rather than the kitchen enforcing preference. Get there early to avoid the line. read more

This place is AMAZING!!! The food and Drinks, you could just - Die!! Everything from the receptive crew and ambiance.....do yourself a FAVOUR and GO!!!!!! ALSO HAVE THE OKANOWA LONG ISLAND ICED TEA!!!! Be careful, your bill will increase quite quickly! read more

After a day of retail therapy, Ippudo offers a great environment to step away while still being inside the centre. New menu offers some great healthier options if you don't want to go Ramen nuts. Although, no one will judge. The greetings from the staff on arrival and the farewell are a nice touch that makes you feel like you're in Japan. Community seating makes for minimal waits and adds to the fun and feel of the restaurant. You can get inspired for your next visit by seeing what your new neighbour orders. read more

ADEQUATE. This is the only word that I can use to describe my experience at ippudo. The kaarage chicken is not even worth mentioning, it's ok at best, and the Mayo, I'm not sure if it's Japanese Mayo, it didn't seem to be as sharp. The ramen is ok. The broth was far too thin, and as I ordered the spicy ramen, it had the spice level of a few drops of tobasco. DO NOT SIT AT THE BAR, WORST SEATS EVER Honestly it was a bit of a disappointing experience considering the long queues out the door. read more

By far the best tasting ramen in Sydney. The soup base was delicious, and it was the perfect meal on a rainy day. The waiter recommended the pork belly bun so we ordered it. I thought it was just okay. It's quite expensive for something so simple. The service was whatever. It took us a while to flag down the waiter for our check. read more

Well oiled machine establishment. Located inside the Westfield mall. New customers get greeted by the entire staff. I ordered #5 pork ramen and the lunch set with the gyoza/salad for extra $4. Nice deal. I love the green chili sauce that came with the gyoza. I really need to find out where i can get some more for personal cooking. The pork was soft and flavorful. The broth was on point. Drank half of it. Come here if you can. It can get busy but luckily i went before the rush. read more

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The atmosphere is good, especially for a mall, the food was kinda average, but service was GREAT. Staff was very friendly & was on top of it and earned them a Star on their own. The tall hostess was energetic & did a great job. As for the food, maybe go for the noodles... I had the seared salmon rolls which didn't have a sashimi grade flavor. The steamed rolls of pork and chicken were really good, highly recommend! Edamame was pretty flavorless with small pods. I'm used to big, freshly steamed from Little Tokyo in DTLA, CA. read more

This was my first visit to Ippudo. We waited in line to get seated. The line moves very quickly and we were seat in a few short minutes. The pork buns were great as well as the ramon. The staff was very friendly and attentive. read more

This newcomer is definitely one of the best ramens in the already overcrowded ramen places in Sydney. They ask you how you want your noodles cooked. Interesting. read more

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I'll be honest, the ramen was amazing! But the service staff was highly disrespectful. Ruined what could've been a wonderful evening for all of us. read more

Ippudo Sydney - Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Last week I went to this incredible Ramen joint with a mate. The service was incredible, we joined the queue and the attendant took our names and said instead of waiting in line we could go to the bar and have a cocktail while we waited. So, of course we did. Let me tell you, Lychee Mojitos are AMAZING. When we were taken to our seats we were greeted by every staff member (about 30 staff) simultaneously shouting out a traditional Japanese greeting of "Irasshaimase!" and cheering and clapping. A little embarrassing, but quite fun! The wait staff were super attentive and friendly. The food was great. A tiny bit more expensive than standard Ramen places, but it's worth the extra couple dollars. For entrees we had Portobello Mushroom and Tofu Sukiyaki. Delicious. The sukiyaki sauce was rich and flavoursome and the mushrooms were cooked nicely. Not chewy at all. The pork buns are... wow. Full slices of braised pork wrapped in a classic japanese style bun. A simple piece of lettuce and mayo with Ippudo sauce makes this an awesome entree for $4. The ramen was lovely - the waiters asked how we'd like our noodles cooked. I said aldente, I got aldente. The broth was rich and the egg was cooked perfectly. To this day On Ramen has been my favourite ramen joint in Sydney... But not anymore. Ippudo for the win. read more

My favorite ramen in Sydney. Global consistency doesn't often come with authenticity, but here it is. I happily slurp down the same ramen and chomp the same pork buns whether I'm in Japan, Sydney, New York, London, and soon, Berkeley. The 5th floor restaurants stay open later than the rest of the Westfield. read more

Was in the mood for ramen and this place was a couple blocks from my hotel. Arrived to find it pretty busy but was seated immediately. Courteous staff and very quick to get our food. The Raman was very good. Loaded with flavor and you have options on how you like your noodles cooked which was a first for me. There were many good items on the menu but I can only eat so much so I ordered the salmon poke salad as a starter. It was excellent too. Good spot read more

I'm a fan of this Ippudo location. Even though it's in a Westfield mall, it was super convenient to get to and there was no wait! Which is unheard of at the New York location (at least the last time I went to the New York location). The food was just as great if not better. I took two friends who had never been to an Ippudo before and their impression of it lived up to my hype. read more