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    Mappen

    4.3 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveNoodles, Ramen
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Savannah M.

    Really digging the atmosphere here! Fast, friendly, made to order- all the good stuff. Solid find for a quick lunch or dinner. Watching them make your food is pretty cool, open seating so make a new friend and plop down with a stranger :) I hate the kake stewed beef... I should've added an egg. If it came with veggies in it, it would've been heavenly. For now, it's just good. I'd absolutely say to swing by if you're nearby and in the mood for something quick and good. Pro tip: make it heavenly, add the egg!

    Julie T.

    Cheap, fast and yummy! I was kind of confused where to order and how to order when I first entered. Maybe it's just me but it was a little confusing. I ordered the teriyaki salmon with soba noodles. You had the option to get it with udon or soba noodles, with kake soup or dry with their bukkake sauce. It came with two large pieces of salmon but the salmon did not taste like it was teriyaki at all or had any seasoning on it which was a little disappointing. It was good regardless because I added more flavor putting in chilli sauce topped it off with a ton of tempura flakes :) I also ordered the pre made takoyaki balls which were super cheap. So worth buying because it tasted good as well. They were not fresh but for $2 you can't go wrong. If you're on a budget you can definitely get really good food here for cheap considering that it's in the Bondi area!

    Kurt C.

    Grab a tray, line up at the counter and order your food, cafeteria style. Walk past tempting fried delights like takoyaki, fried sweet potato, fried tofu... walk past advertisings of cheap cocktail's and beer. Get to the counter to pay, with more than you intended on the tray. Pretty cheap and decent ramen, I tend to go the deluxe tonkotsu ramen. A rich pork broth filled with noodles, topped with cha sui pork and egg. Oishi(delicious). There are also plenty of other tasty and cheap options including udon, curries, salads and rice combo's. A great choice if you are in Bondi junction and are after delicious Japanese food on the cheap.

    Kake soup with soba noodles and octopus balls
    Naomi B.

    Best meal for under $10! This little gem of a place is found amidst the hipster and health food stores of Bondi at the junction. If your budget is suffering from those $20 raw almonds you just bought, let your wallet recover here. It's fast, delicious and cheap. I had the Kake soup with soba noodles and the spice was perfect and the flavours were top notch. I also had the octopus balls as a treat cause I love them and although they could have been a bit warmer, they were gooey and delicious. I love the DIY station with tempura bits, green onions and self service water. I got the regular size and was full half way through. Money well spent :)

    Ramen with extra egg and tempura crumbs - how could anyone say no
    Miriam C.

    Oh ontama, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... Mappen's ontama (half cooked eggs), are a revelation. Soft, quivering orbs of white and gold that just slip right out of their shells when the server cracks it into your bowl. Move over poached eggs, ontama is the way to go! Mappen gives me flashbacks to the quiet noodle shops in Tokyo train stations - just as fresh, tasty, quick and cheap. There's a huge choice of noodle combinations, both udon and ramen, served hot or cold, which in all cases are cooked by order. They get it right from the simplest Kake udon to the briny but not too rich tonkotsu ramen. I've yet to try their rice dishes but there's plenty to get FOMO over with all sorts of umami driven toppings of teriyaki, tempura, curry and tuna tataki, always with the option of the ever tempting ontama to top it. Scratch that, how is ontama ever a choice? It's a given if you know how to live!

    Bukkake ontama with udon and a smidge of sesame dressing and chilli oil - amazeballs
    Jayne C.

    I absolutely adore this place. I come once a week either for a speedy work lunch or for a cheap and cheerful weekend meal. Super friendly staff and amazing Japanese lounge music make for a fun experience every time. My pick is the bukkake ontama for $4.90, unbeatable value and super delicious. I recommend adding some sesame dressing and a touch of chilli oil - it's a next level taste manoeuvre. I usually find it hard to pass up something in the hot food cabinet in the way through: chicken katsu or takoyaki. But I never need it, as delicious as it all is, the bowl of tasty noodles is enough as a meal for me. I always enjoy sitting at the window enjoying my lunch, watching the line get longer and longer for the sushi train next door. I'm done with my meal before they even get in the door! They just don't know what they're missing.

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    Conor D.

    I work really close to this place and almost walk past it everyday and never been inside before. Today I decided to change that. Mappen offer Traditional Japanese food. The place works with a buffet style line so you grab your tray and select something from the menu. They offer a wide range of Ramen, soba and udon options. I went for the special which was mount volcano. This name sold it for me. I wanted something spicy to warm me up because it's almost winter time. The server quickly prepared the dish for me adding thin noodles and lots of beef. You can choose thick noodles if you prefer. The meal was $12.90 for the large size and I was stuffed afterwards. It had the right level of spice and the beef was delicious and plentiful. I decided to get take away so decided against adding the egg but it's definitely worth ordering if your eating there and then. The servers were very friendly and as you make your way along the cafeteria style rails your met by many temptations like chicken katsu and some dessert options to. Great lunch or dinner option considering that sushi train is next door which always has a line to get in. Interior is very well decorated and cozy for a nice sit down meal. Overall impressed by this location and considering I'm walking past here often I will come in again and try some more options from the big size menu.

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    Fabulous food at very reasonable prices. Great service. Always busy. Love this place!

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    Great food, cheap but delicious. My place to go for a lunch when working in Bondi Junction.

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    I usually find it hard to pass up something in the hot food cabinet in the way through: chicken katsu or takoyaki.

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    Manpuku Sydney 麺処 万福

    Manpuku Sydney 麺処 万福

    4.1(11 reviews)
    3.9 km
    $

    This place is like a Michael Bay blockbuster, all looks but no substance…read more The place is new, it looks fancy, the service is pleasant, and the food looks really good...but it fails to deliver and it's pretty underwhelming. For $13.90 a bowl a ramen, I'd expect it to have more than one piece of chashu...and a hot piece not a cold piece. It's $3.80 for 3 more pieces of chashu, meaning ~$18 for a bowl of ramen for 4 pieces of chashu. It would be a fair price if it were say Ippudo, but this place isn't even close. On top of that the egg was way overcooked. Meh. Manpuku takes a page out of Ramen Zundo's book and offers a Red (chili) and Black (soy) ramen and they also use bean sprouts and cabbage. Not necessarily bad, just different. The best part of the dish were the noodles since they're al dente...but overcooked egg, cold chashu, and a tepid broth make this place one I don't plan on frequenting again.

    Happy belly... ive eaten here a few times and really loved…read morethis place. We needed a little extra help with the menu this time. I got the traditional chicken ramen broth it was excellent, flavourful and tastey and hit the right spot for me. The manager gave my other half some extra veggies as he went pork free with his dish. The manager spent extra time with us and going through the menu and completely nailed our tastes to recommendations. Some of the best service we've received in a long time, we'll be back.

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    Ippudo Sydney - Chicken Ramen

    Ippudo Sydney

    3.9(181 reviews)
    4.5 kmSydney
    $$

    Dec 26th 2025 Food - solid ! Chicken Katsu was too good !…read more The kids enjoyed their ramen ! Service - took our order promptly and helped with suggestions Atmosphere - chill with just the right number of patrons - fun relaxed vibe

    My daughter reminded me that we have been to their Berkeley, CA location…read more Quality/Quantity - They had specials, but they did not honor any of them... Maybe take down the signs? Chicken bun - Got one of each = Chicken, pulled pork, ebi. All were good, but small portions. Promotion = 3 for $21AUD. Tori Shoyu Ramen - Good, but barely enough for one person. Small portions. Beer tasters - Orion Black & Suntory Malt; both were good. The Orion Black won! Condiments - Good selection, but did not want to take away from their signature flavors, so did not use or try. Atmosphere - Cool decor, see pictures. Beautiful bar, but no one was sitting there? Chef bar seating, perfect for single people. Semi open kitchen, sushi bar open kitchen. Open 7 days a week from 11:30am to 8pm, until 7:30pm on Sundays. Yelp hours differ. My picture of posted hours and their website has more accurate business hours. Service - Okay. Price - $49AUD, $32US, but left hungry... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1985 and with your 12 Australian locations and with all of your world wide locations. 2008 Opened your NY, US location. 2010 Ranked #1 on Yelp in NY for US Coast to coast restaurant review. #3 in 2011. I am going to have to try your other 2 Bay Area, CA locations.

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