Awesome food Great service I have been a few times while in Melbourne. Would definitely recommend. read more

Little ramen bar yum. Typical ramen place. Line up get a seat when u can order and eat then go so the next person can have your seat. Ramen was good I got spicy and it was definitely spicy but the beer helped to cool things down. Good feed to cure the ramen fix. Would eat here again. read more

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Little Ramen Bar is a quick service, tight space with K-pop music. Ramen's are put together in 6 minutes, or so the menu says. So one can happily be in and out of the venue in approximately 40 minutes. The venue opens at 5:30pm for dinner and this place transformed into a full house by 5:45pm. We started with gyoza and chahan fried rice with a side of kimchi. The gyoza was juicy and crispy on the outside. Kimchi was just right, spicy and silky. Main ramens ordered were the Hokkaido, Shoyu, and soupless Abu Ramen. Altogether, it's a safe bet that we over-ordered for our table. The bill came to $68, which wasn't at all bad for how full we rolled out of there. Little Ramer Bar won my first impression of ramen, and it is full on a sure way to get any person full. I was a little let down by one sorry looking piece of sliced pork in my bowl. The description definitely was not what was delivered. But the noodles were served just right, chewy and plentiful. Easy location in the heart of the city. They are all about getting you in so that they can get you out. read more

I came here for lunch after a walking tour, and it was quite full (the place was a bit small though). The ramen was quite tasty; the soup was flavorful and the ramen noodles were chewy. The prices are fair for the portions at around 14 AUD. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This is your standard ramen fare, nothing extraordinary - the chashu tamago was warm and filling, with perfectly seasoned egg, meat, bamboo shoots, and a slightly too salty broth. A little disappointed that they were out of the pork gyoza (due to the upcoming holidays), but the vegetarian gyoza (with minced tofu) was surprisingly good. read more

Little Ramen Bar - chashu tamago ramen w/miso soup base - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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I had spicy miso ramen. I am from New York, a little different style. It has vegetables kind a weird, but it goods. Unfortunately it doesn't come with egg, you have to add one. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Little Ramen Bar ain't so little in popularity, Melbournians would queue the street of Little Bourke for a taste of this Japanese favorite comfort food. At first sight, the interior is simple with nostalgic touch of an old Japanese bar with olden Japanese posters, exposed brick walls and bottles of Sapporo/ Asahi beers stacked underneath our seat. The space is ridiculously cramped, but somehow, it complete the nostalgic ambiance of eating in Japan itself, well... as long as you don't mind sharing tables and bumping elbows with strangers. Their menu was pretty straightforward, listing few choices of ramen as well as starters/ side dishes. For my noodle, I ordered the Chasu Tamago ($13.90), listed as the crowd's most popular! Our bowls came with a generous mound of noodles and toppings; soft boiled egg, seaweed, bamboo shoot, green onions and two thick slices of grilled chasu pork. The noodles were springy and firm; quite excellent, the grilled chasu topping, however, was extremely salty and the miso base soup was nothing to scream about. The best part of it all was the soya soft boiled egg, cooked to perfection, it was abso-friggin-loutely beautiful! For the side, I got the Pork Gyoza. I wasn't exactly impressed with this. The gyoza skin had a good consistency and the golden crispy color on the surface, but I must say it was salty to the max! *Sad* The service was nice and helpful, the waitresses would enthusiastically greet you (in Japanese) when you walk-in and walk-out, thought it was rather amusing. Based on my last visit to Little Ramen, I will not be rushing back, seeing as the restaurant is located in the notoriously busiest area in CBD. Not really worth the hassle or the hype. read more

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Deserves a 4.0 or 4.5 out of 5, but they get extra props for NOT focusing on tonkotsu broth. Best miso ramen outside of Misoya on Sydney Rd, Brunswick East. I ordered the 'Special Miso Ramen', which included the requisite chashu, bamboo shoots, and spring onion, but included corn and a cube of butter. Fantastic. I also like that it was served a bit spicy by default. Nice. read more

My quest for good ramen has finally been fulfilled, after a spout of bad luck over the last couple of months having tried overpriced cardboard posing as ramen. Little Ramen Bar is authentic first and foremost. I had the classic ramen and the broth was superb! Their menu states that it takes over 10 hours to extract the pork flavour and juices that make the tonkotsu soup base. You only need one taste to believe this is true. I arrived at 6pm on the dot on a weekday and managed to grab the last table, otherwise expect a queue. Is it worth the wait? Yes! They also accept visa/mastercard with no minimum purchase. Yay for cashless spending! read more

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Staff was attentive and cheerful. Service was fast. The place was small but is very clean and neat. Had the special miso ramen. Overall, the ramen tasted good, ramen was cook right. Chashu was soft and delicious. The only down side was the ajitsuke tamago which I find slightly over cooked. A good place for a meal for individual but not for a large group read more

How much do you love Ramen? Enough to order a Godzilla sized bowl that appears to have over a litre of broth and enough noodles to feed an entire kindergarten class? Little Ramen Bar opened last week and the name has nothing to do with the size of the portions. The "standard" sizes are generous but if you're feeling ambitious or are male, under the age of 25 and want to show off your manly skillz then it's a prerequisite that you order the Godzilla size and then spend the next 30 minutes attempting to defeat the monster before you. It's really quite amusing. It's early days, but I think we might be on to a winner with these guys. The gyoza are very good - be sure to give them a good dunking in the vinegar on the table to let them truly shine. But what about the Ramen? The broth in both styles I tried were solid. The Tonkatsu miso based broth richer and more flavoursome than the Tonkatsu shoyu base. The noodles were good, but I'm yet to be convinced they're the best in Melbourne. I'll happily keep returning though to see if they get there. I really like the small space and friendly service and think it's a terrific quick and reasonably priced dinner option in the city. read more

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On Tuesday night, I went to the Little Ramen Bar for dinner because I felt like eating ramen. This the second time I've been to this place. The first time was in December 2013. The popularity at this restaurant is still the same. If you're walking pass, there's a good chance there's a line. Don't worry the line moves quickly, otherwise I wouldn't be waiting around. This is a place where customers eat and leave. I suggest you avoid going to this place on a Friday or Saturday night, which is when the line is longer and there's more pressure to move customers in and out. It's not the place to meet up for long conversations. The first time I was here, I had the Spicy Miso Ramen. The broth was average and tasted like 2 minute packet broth with an added load of spice. It was very spicy because I recall drinking a lot of water. I didn't mind the spicy part of the ramen. The gooey egg was included as part of this dish and it was delicious. They were quite stingy with the thin slice of pork. Since then, Little Ramen Bar have altered their menu which I noticed on Thursday night. The gooey egg is no longer included in any of the dishes on the menu. It's now an additional charge to add an egg. I ordered the Tan Tan Men which is a "Chinese-inspired dish featuring spicy minced pork in rich soup infused with chilli." It's available in mild, medium and hot. I ordered this dish in hot. There was a substantial amount of minced pork and you really can't go wrong with cooking minced pork infused with spices. The noodles itself was ok, and some parts of the noodles were stuck together. This is a big NO NO, just like this rule applies to pasta. My partner ordered the classic ramen. The broth was average and there was 1 thin slice of pork. In my experience, usually two slices of pork is included in the classic type of ramen in other places. They serve a substantial amount of noodles if that's your thing. Their broth is mediocre in terms of authentic Japanese broth. There's not many places in Melbourne that specialises in Japanese ramen, and even less great Japanese ramen places. I disagree with those who think Little Ramen Bar is the Japanese ramen in Melbourne because I've had better and closer to the authentic ramen in Japan. As for the Chinese spicy inspired noodles, I've also had better and closer to the ones in Hong Kong. The food isn't horrible, it just doesn't live up to the authentic and standard of Japanese ramen I've had in Japan and I've had better in Melbourne. That being said, it's a place worth checking out if you're craving for more than just a bowl of 2 minute noodles. Perhaps you want a taste of quick and good Japanese and Chinese inspired ramen soup noodles. Just don't walk in expecting you're in Little Tokyo. Oh...don't get the classic ramen because there's nothing classic about this. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Tan Tan Men ramen - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Quite possibly, the best ramen I've had to date. This was the first meal I had after landing in Melbourne and boy was it a good choice! Wandered down the street on a Saturday evening, I walked into Little Ramen Bar right before closing. This place may be cosy, and appropriately named, but it's no secret to the locals. At 9:25pm, this place was packed! I ordered takeout and my food was ready in under 10 minutes, which I promptly whisked back to my hotel room. The Gyoza Dumplings, although tasty were a little on the burnt side.. maybe a tad too long in the pan. The Garlic Shio Ramen- packed full of flavour, and the eggs.. oh the eggs.. perfect! I'll definitely be coming back here! If you're in the area, or even if you're not, I'd drop in and get your ramen fix! read more

Little Ramen Bar - Limited seating inside and out, so the place is appropriately named. But don't let that put you off, Little Ramen Bar is amazing! - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Went here for lunch with a friend. Really good value for money. The staff knows what "vegan" means -- basically, you get the vegetarian ramen with gluten-free noodles and no egg, and it's vegan :) Instead of egg, they give you corn at no extra charge. It was $10.90 for a giant bowl. My bowl was massive, larger than the non-vegan bowls everyone else around us was getting. I don't know if that's because they figured it was only fair to give the vegans more volume because our meatless/eggless ones are so much cheaper to make ingredient-wise, but I couldn't help gloating somewhat regardless. (Polite gloat. It was polite. I swear.) I didn't ask about any other vegan options, mostly because they were very busy, but I did see they had vegetarian gyoza on the menu as well. With 2 people on a weekday at 12:15pm, the wait time was a little less than 10 minutes. There's not much space, so you might be elbow-to-elbow with others, but it wasn't too bad. There's a brick wall with some interesting geisha-looking pictures. Atmosphere-wise, it was basically just "cheap and cheerful," pleasant enough but nothing special. Really good value for money, nice-tasting ramen, and friendly staff even in a very busy environment. I'll be back. (that was my terminator voice. going to terminate some ramen.) read more

Cute little Ramen bar with lovely service and big steamy bowls of Ramen. There's a few different options to try and I would be keen to go back and try more. In this instance I went for the Miso Ramen with chilli. Tasty, although the noodles could have been better and there was room for more heat in the 'hot' version. Note - this place is cash only, so be sure to stop by an ATM before joining the queue. While you won't find the street line quite as long as the dumpling bar two doors down, this place still gets super busy during meal times. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Miso Ramen with chili - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I have been here a couple of times and I always ordered the same thing from the menu. Though, I have to comment on their service. The last time i was here i was not really impressed by their service. The food came and the waitress accidently spilled the ramen on me. I was wet all over from my bag and my pants. At first, i was just lucky to feel that i didn't experienced a hot burn on my skin. As i have experienced it before at home and it was terrible. Then the waiter apologized they brought tissues but then that it. I could have been mad and leave the place without paying but i was hoping they could give the ramen for free or a complimentary drinks or starters. But they did not, I just thought that was really very low of them. I guess they do not care about customer service but more on the money. The Food I always ordered the Chashu Ramen with shoyu base, the ramen itself is very good compared to other ramen places that i have tried such as Ajisen and Kokoro. Hands down this is the best. The broth is a bit thick and oily though but other than that is perfect. I have also tried their gyoza and it tasted good, it doesnt tasted like those frozen gyoza that you could buy from the grocery. Atmosphere The place is very small, they have outdoor seating and again as it is very famous, you will be expecting a line. Not a good idea if you are coming with a big group. Overall I will come back but i will be extra careful this time not get myself poured with the ramen by the waiter. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This is by far my favorite ramen bar in Melbourne. The place is almost always packed so expect a wait if you're coming at peak hours with a group of more than two. I always dined here solo on my way to work. The tan tan men is delicious, I always ordered it hot. Everything about the place is authentic. The staff is very kind and helpful, despite the language barrier. The gyoza complement the broths served perfectly. I only wish we had this place in the states! read more

Little Ramen Bar - Tan tan men pork ramen, hot, with an asahi to polish it off. - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

The Japanese owners and staff don't mess around with quasi ramen This is the good stuff and it's done with care and pride just like the noodle hole in the walls in Shinjuku Now they open at 530pm on a Saturday and at 531pm it was packed so the local ramen fans understand that the early samurai gets the noodles The usual apps are on the menu but I was blown away by the noodles having the right chew and flavourful broth I opted for Chasu with extra egg and pork and it was exactly as I hoped.....excellento arigato It seats about 20 Samurai so plan accordingly if travelling in groups Special mention that they include real seaweed.....the Nori is for decorative purposes It's very double hot.....as asked for. ..whew! read more

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This "Little Ramen Bar" is not little at all with both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant opens at 11.30 am on weekdays and you can expect a queue if you are late. Clean, nice place, with well-dressed and friendly staff. This ramen bar is not competitive in terms of price and is quite expensive with price ranging from 10.90 to 15.90. Options for ramen mainly include pork with one option for chicken broth and only one vegetarian option. There are no tofu options. They have a beer menu and you can also order gyozas on the side. I got the extra hot spicy ramen which is originally pork, but I asked for the vegetarian option (I think this still means you get the pork broth but without the pork pieces - so not entirely vegetarian). The extra hot option was spicy but not 'EXTRA HOT'. In terms of vegetables, I got a few pieces of white cabbage and an egg. Quite disappointing. flavour was nice but nothing I will rave about. For 13.90, the portion size is decent but again overpriced. They should at least have a lunchtime deal like most places in the CBD. Quite disappointing. read more

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This place is tiny like a true ramen place in Japan so please expect a wait when you turn up. Thankfully service is quite fast which keeps the line moving. I had high expectations of this place after reading a fair food positive raves about it from various sources in the world wide web. My expectations were met and I left fully satisfied. Hooray! We ordered a Godzilla size Chashu Tamago Ramen, Medium spicy Tan Tan Men and gyoza between the two of us and absolutely smashed it all! I loved the soup, the noodles, everything! Even the gyoza tasted a bit different from the many other Japanese places I've tried it at. A refreshing change of flavour. Oh Little Ramen Bar how I wish I could bring you back to Sydney with me. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Godzilla size Chashu Tamago Ramen and Medium spicy Tan Tan Men - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Decent little ramen bar in Melbourne. Nothing that blew us away, but it was a fairly cheap meal and pretty tasty. Portions are huge for the price. I had the miso ramen with egg and was fairly pleased. Contrary to what it looks like, there IS a bathroom, though it's down an alley around the corner. read more

Little Ramen Bar - miso ramen with egg - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Little Ramen Bar has a notoriously long queue during lunch time so when my meeting finished at 12 noon I seized the chance to drop by to avoid the lunch time craziness. I was obviously not the only one who has this brilliant idea as the place was 90% full. After a short wait I managed to share a table with a lovely couple and order chilli miso ramen (extra spicy) with an egg on the side. THE SOUP: the soup was hot and has a nice porky flavour. It wasn't bum-on-fire hot and I guess I never expected it to be. For me there was an ever so slight kick which was okay. My only gripe is that the soup wasn't rich enough so the flavours did not "cling" to the noodles. THE NOODLES: I love that the noodles have a fantastic bounce to it, however as mentioned above the noodles were pretty bland because it did not absorb the flavours of the soup. THE PORK: I would rate the pork as meh. It was cold. I can stand lukewarm, but cold fatty pork was shudder worthy. THE EGG: why egg not included? I give that a sad face cos the egg is delicious and nicely gooey Verdict: I will probably travel slightly further for other ramen bars although for a quick one this is not a bad choice read more

Little Ramen Bar - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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First time I ate there it was pretty good in person at the physical location. Second time was via a delivery service and there was a dead fly in the broth. So yeah, caveat emptor. Not sure to blame delivery service or the Little Ramen Bar but disappointing either way. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Dead bug, lower right on spoon - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I'd been told by friends who've relocated from Sydney to Melbourne that despite its renown for all its cool small bars, celebrity chefs, Insta-worthy brunches and great coffee, Melbourne wasn't any good at cheap and tasty Asian food. Exxy fusion Asian, yes but the cheap eats? D- at the best. But it was raining and windy and cold so I was craving the warming comfort of a bowl of ramen, so a quick search of Yelp had me lining up outside this noodle joint. Sadly and disappointingly, I should have listened to the warnings. The soup bases lacked the depth and richness typical of a good tonkotsu or miso, and the noodles probably a bit under al dente. The extra $1 for a 'garlic bomb' was more like a garlic Nerf dart; the seemingly raw minced garlic just sank to the bottom and fizzled out into a barely detectable ghost of a flavour. Props for having a vegetarian gyoza but it could have had a bit more time in the fryer Most disappointing however was the vegetarian versions. The biggest pet peeve of any vegetarian is when they're served the same dish as the meat eaters, just with the meat removed. And that's what I got with the vegetarian spicy miso ramen - noodles, an egg, onion, a few slices of cabbage and a sprinkling of bean sprouts - hardly 'mixed' vegetables. The waitresses were smily and sweet, but unfortunately service can't save the food. I'm sticking with cafes next time I'm in Melbourne. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Vegetarian spicy miso ramen - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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The menu and selection looked so tempting, but unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. I ordered the Tan Tan Men ramen, which was one of the more expensive options, and on top of that, I added an egg and charsiu BBQ pork. From the very first moment I saw it, I knew that it wasn't going to be good. The egg was over-boiled with a solid yolk, and the charsiu was cold! It was like they just grabbed it from the refrigerator and arranged it on top of the bowl. At least I thought the broth was decent, but then my husband said that he didn't like my broth at all and thought it tasted bitter. Disappointingly, the ground meat in the Tan Tan was completely bland. The only thing I really tasted with the ramen was spiciness because I asked for it to be "Spicy" (versus mild, medium, or super spicy). The portion was huge and very generous. My husband got the Special Miso Ramen. He too had an overcooked egg with cold charsiu pork. He really liked his broth and felt like there was flavor. Ironically enough, I thought his broth was bland. Service was very nice, fast, and courteous. Husband and I have eaten A LOT of ramen in A LOT of different restaurants and settings, e.g., Tokyo, Osaka, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc, and this meal was below average compared to other ramen places we've tried. I didn't even finish my bowl. That has literally never happened before. In their defense, they give you A LOT of food. The food wasn't gross; it just didn't taste like anything that special. read more

This was the best ramen I have had in Melbourne. Very flavourful and the corn and veggies were fresh. The meat was nice and not too fatty as well. I highly recommend the Little Ramen Bar. It's a very tiny little restaurant but when I went it wasn't very busy, so I was able to find a seat straight away. All the owners and waiters are Japanese, so you know it is authentic. I will make sure to stop in next time I'm in the area. read more

Yummy ramen. Good service. A few tables on the street. Enjoyed a nice Sapporo beer special. Waitstaff very friendly and professional. Authentic bamboo choppies. Recommend the garlic shio broth with three slices of pork. Good value. Clean bathrooms read more

Little Ramen Bar - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Since discovering Little Ramen Bar last week I have been back 3 times. I haven't found my favourite ramen on the menu yet, but extra corn and gooey eggs are absolute essentials! The place is tiny. I am not exaggerating - maybe a handful of tables along each wall. I haven't eaten in yet because I live a couple of blocks away and I like to watch trashy TV while I eat my ramen. Yes, I'm talking Real Housewives.. stop judging me. Will be back next week :) read more

I loved it! I enjoyed my gyoza and classic ramen. Good food here. Must try! Staff are friendly and accommodating read more

Little Ramen Bar - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I only stopped by for takeaway, so I can't comment on the dine-in experience except to verify that it's a teeny space. But that just adds to its bustling, efficient energy; it's got a nice feel, the sort of place you'd happily go with a few friends, or alone with a book. My Chashu Tamago was ready in about 5 minutes, if that, and was a) massive, and b) very, very tasty. I'm not normally a huge fan of egg, but mixed in with the tender pork and salty miso base, the soft boiled egg just worked. I loved every minute of my ramen, and made a total mess of my coffee table through over-enthusiastic slurping. Little Ramen Bar is a sweet little spot with tasty, affordable food; very much worth trying if you're in that part of the CBD. Will return. read more

Ramen is excellent, flavourful broth, quality noodles and heaps of toppings included. You do not need to pay extra for a good size meal. Fast service and always busy, a good sign. I am a repeat customer. :) read more

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My kids loved this place. I asked Ziggy what score he gave it for Yelp and he said: "biggest number on earth"! Max thought it was a 4.5 out of 5. This says a lot of the place. I recommend it for a fast lunch. Miso soup is best, the chicken broth is a bit thin. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Great place for fast lunch - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I MUST visit this place every time I go to Melbourne. Wonderful taste that takes me back to my time in the Kansai area of Japan. The Gyoza is the best I had in years. Great price & friendly staff. read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet, it's one of my favourite places in the world to get ramen. I tend to get the vegetarian ramen with extra corn, and if I'm feeling it, extra seaweed too. The dumplings (vegetarian and pork) and fried rice are also good. The place is affordable and tasty. Top tall: try not to go with your tall friends, or at least warn them. read more

Man this place gets packed at lunch AND dinner. I got a seat and shared a table with some friendly people, which worked out well. I didn't have to wait, which was a shocker, but I wouldn't count on that next time. So I had the spicy miso ramen, hot (the hottest I could get), add egg for about $1.50, bringing the total to around $13 give or take. Food came out quickly and I was reminded that Japanese food just isn't spicy. The hot was barely "somewhat spicy", but I do tend to be a chili head. There was one small slice of meat and some minimal amount of, I believe, ground pork. The flavor of everything was good but nothing overly memorable or amazing. Would I return? I wouldn't not return...but I also struggle to find a reason to specifically seek it out in the great Melbourne food scene. read more

Decent ramen joint serving up hot bowls of love. The two things I could do without is the cash only option and teeny space. My crew consisted of rather tall/large individuals and I felt like I was about to knock over someone elses bowl a couple times :) This place just opened up and we will see if the broth gets even better. Still looking for the best ramen in Melbs. read more

Absolutely the best ramen in town. Reliable, hearty and delicious. The atmosphere is fairly cosy which means you may have to line up for 5-10 mins max out front to wait on a table. It's worth the wait though. I'm a big fan of the edamame, kim chi, ramen combo. Served up with an ice cold Saporo on tap. read more

Little Ramen Bar - Medium spice Tan Tan Men feat. Saporo Draught. - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Really wanted to love it because it's done like a true ramen place (tiny place, slow cooked pork broth, quick turnover queue) but it just isn't *quite* there. Too much going on in the broth (too much garlic, two types of seaweed) to allow the pork flavor to come through. Not enough energy in the noodles to give it the umph. That said, I'd come back for a hot ramen on a cold winter night. read more

BEST RAMEN IN THE CITY!!! This IS as good as it gets: Fantastic soup, noodles are delicious, tons of toppings AND very, very authentic tasty with great service. What I love about this place is the consistency: lunch, dinner, with 1 friend, with a larger group of people, on a date, for a fast snack - You can ALWAYS count on something delicious that's filling and of great value. I definitely recommend: their gyoza (large pieces and fresh!), miso garlic special (only for garlic lovers!!! there are HEAPS of garlic in this and it is AMAZING!!!), and their hokkaido soup is so creamy and smooth. Yes, there is a queue. But it's totally worth it as you know it will be awesome every time. read more

Best ramen place I've been too. The ramen was amazing and the gyoza was amazong and best by far. We gor a place straight away which looks like we were very lucky as there is a line out the door waiting for a spot. The service was amazing and the feel of the restaurant was grwat. After a qhole day of walking and eating unfortunately I couldn't finish it. But will definitely be back for sure. 5/5 for service and food. Very happy with it here. read more

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