Delicious ramen & gyoza My husband ordered a tonkotsu chashu ramen and I ordered the gyoza for lunch. The ramen was excellent - the broth was very rich and porky and the toppings (soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, nori, bean sprouts and spring onions) were super tasty. The gyoza were excellent too - super thin skins with a moist tasty filling. read more

Mr Ramen San - Ramen Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Decent Ramen spot if you don't mind crowded spaces and a bit of a wait. Service was very good , Everything tasted fresh , and I would say the tonkutsu ramen was dine in a classic style. I personally was surprised to see all of the Asian influence in Australia. If you are looking for great Ramen and don't mind a bit of a wait, this place is worth it for sure. read more

All hail the ramen gods for bringing their goodness all the way from Kyushu to Melbourne. I came here with my friend's family to celebrate his recent graduation from Melbourne Business School. Being from California, we were curious to see what the hype with Mr. Ramen San was, given that it can either be really good or go hella sour. Lucky for us, this ramen was amazing! I ordered the Chashu ramen with tonkotsu based broth (of course). The soup was hearty and toppings were flawless. The egg was definitely impressive and they were generous with their meat portions. For A$13.9, you really can't go wrong, considering this would be how much you'd pay in the States for a bowl equally as good. What's even better is that they offer free kaedama, which are extra noodles once you've finished! So don't drink up all the broth right away, and order an extra round of either hard or soft noodles to fit your palette. Even if you think you don't need them, someone else at your table might! The space is small, but they have tables that can fit a party of six. I would recommend less people so that you get in when there's a mad lunch rush for this delicious bowl of wonder. read more

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This is the best ramen in Australia. Rivalling ones we had in Japan a couple months ago and we went to Tsuta. We had the charsu spicy tonkotsu and the teriyaki charsu black tonkotsu. Amazing bowls of noodles, slightly firm in a rich almost velvety soup, laced with an interesting mix of vegetables including bamboo shoots, sprouts, chives, and seaweed. I think this would be considered more of a 'westernised' ramen. If you already know that one bowl won't be enough eat all your noodles first and save the soup for a second round of noodles for free. I look forward to trying the shoyu and miso soups next. I also had the three sake sampler. I don't remember seeing a warm version as is my preference on a cold day. The service was fantastic and we were seated and served almost immediately although there can be a bit of line as it gets later. read more

Mr Ramen San - Teriyaki charsu (pork) ramen noodles in black tonkotsu soup served with sprouts, chives, egg, seaweed, sesame seed and chilli flakes. - Ramen Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This little gem is hidden in a small arcade of Asian shops. It's modest exterior should not sway you from stopping in. I was warmly greeted by the staff and seated promptly. Immediately I was brought water and my order was taken. The menu is straightforward with just a handful of ramen choices but you have the ability to select your toppings and broth. I'll admit I was expecting to see a larger bowl, having sampled ramen at many other establishments. However, I can assure you that the bowl shape is deceiving, as it is deeper rather than wider. Also, they pack a lot into the charsu bowl with a generous serving of noodles prepared perfectly, along with slices of braised pork, bamboo shoots, two types of seaweed and an egg. The broth was spot on. Just the right amount of salt, perfect consistency and genuine tonkatsu flavour. You will not be disappointed. My only surprise was how empty it was for a weekday lunch. There were other patrons but there was not a queue and this works in the customer's favour. Lastly, upon paying for the bill, the chef asked me how it was and several staff thanked me for coming in. Excellent service and delicious food at a reasonable price. They'll be seeing me again soon. read more

Mr Ramen San - Beef miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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I've been to Mr. Ramen San a few times now, and each and every time their friendly service wows me. This small and modest store is located in the Mid City Mall, a barren corridor that leads into similar sized Asian restaurants, yet this place is a haven by comparison. It's quiet and intimate setting makes it a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of Bourke St. and the staff are always very helpful and eager to see you. A few vegan options are available when made without the egg, but all in all Mr. Ramen San excels due to its simplicity. There are approximately 10 menu items, nothing fancy, but it's delivered with speed and precision, filled with taste and soul that other ramen places seem to miss. Also you can't beat $6 all day Sapporo's! It may not look like much but Mr. Ramen San feels like coming home after being away for a long time, a place that is sparse yet oozes with character. Delicious food all under $15. I'm not a ramen expert, but this place is my favourite. read more

Mr Ramen San - Small and intimate, this clean and classy place has a great homely vibe. - Ramen Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Dear Yelpers, thanks for helping me discover a truly drool-worthy ramen restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. I've walked through Mid-City Centre countless times and strangely enough, never noticed the (very Japanese) façade of Mr Ramen. Probably because there are no queues to deal with (low key, I like it!), and it's not one of those places where one can ogle at people awkwardly through the window as they eat. Cool fact: despite its compact interior, they've managed to allow enough space for a laundry basket to be placed on the ground at each table for personal belongings. Ingenious! The one page menu is easy to decipher and covers the essentials, including a couple of vegetarian options. I had the charsu ramen with spicy tonkotsu soup base ($13.90). A seasoned egg came with it and wow it made my day! It had a perfect gooey centre, the stuff dreams are made of! I was caught off guard with the spicyness of the broth, nearly choked at first, but that was a sure sign it was legit spicy!! The noodles and charsu were amaze, and the simplicity of it all brought me back to the traditional, family-run casual eateries of Japan. Slurp your troubles away at Mr Ramen, you won't regret it! read more

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Big fan of this place. Frequent customer. They pride themselves on the healthier broth. Small place, but cozy. read more

Perfect ramen Small and good portion Incredible soup and great service Very friendly staff read more

When they say something is spicy, they mean it! It was a struggle to stop my nose from running into the bowl lmao. Really warmed me up during the cold winter night, simple and delicious. read more

Mr Ramen San - Spicy chicken ramen with spicy miso broth. - Ramen Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

We ordered pork tonkasu and spicy beef tonkatsu, both were solid, although i've had better...The place is inside a mall located in Chinatown, a bit hard to find... read more

Best ramen I have ever had as simple as that The soup is amazing the noodles couldn't be better the meat is tasty and you feel like you are in a little ramen shop in Japan If you are looking for ramen you must try this place And to top it off the staff are incredible so friendly and so helpful read more

The ramen here was so good! I got the beef with tonkatsu broth. I'll be back and I'll try some sake next time!

Kyushu style: Tasty, smooth broth and spot on noodles. This just might be my favourite ramen shop. The chashu has also just a bit of burnt edge to contrast w the richness in the stock and gooey egg. Free extra noodles for those who are sumos or can't resist slurping up the rest of the soup. Will be back. read more

Mr Ramen San - Ramen Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Noodles were very good, the tonkotsu broth was spot on, but the charshu pork was not as soft as I would like, also cut a little thin. In all though it was good, I would return here which is the important part. read more

One of the best ramens I've had! What's not to like about free extra noodles?! Will definitely be returning! read more

See previous reviews regarding this place having vegan Ramen and after going there for the first time I've come back every chance I've had. My favourite place for Ramen and the staff are amazing read more

Great Ramen, lots of places to choose from. This place was open when a lot of others were closed. Very nice staff whom I think are from Japan. They are very knowledgeable with the menu and how to create a good tasting dish. Different broths are better for different meals and they give to good options. Spicy miso is a good one for most of them and it does have a great little kick to it which is what I was looking for. Clean location and no wait but it can definitely fill up quick. read more

Mr Ramen San - Ramen Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Hole in the wall, passed the place but found it was located in a plaza. Good ramen place to eat on a nice cold day. Service was good, got our orders in quick and didn't wait too long for the food. Place was a little small but it wasn't crowded during dinner time so it wasn't a big deal. read more

Located on Bourke Street inside the Mid City Arcade (Chinatown precinct), Mr. Ramen San is easily one of Melbourne's best ramen restaurants. Mr. Ramen San has a rather unpretentious exterior and can be a tad difficult to spot if you aren't familiar with the Chinatown precinct. The best way is to look out for the Mid City Arcade on Bourke Street and you can find the restaurant on the ground floor. But trust me; it will be well worth the effort! The moment you enter the restaurant, you will be greeted with a smile and 'Irasshaimase' (welcome in Japanese). Customer service is taken seriously at Mr. Ramen San and the staff is extremely friendly and willing to help out all the time. We were seated immediately and the menu cards were bought out promptly. The staff took time to explain the menu and how to order the ramen customizing it to your taste preferences. The first step is to choose the main topping; you have five selections - Charsu, Teriyaki Charsu, Beef Miso, Spicy Chicken and Fresh Seafood. Next you choose the soup base and the selections for this are Tonkotsu, Spicy Tonkotsu, Shoyu and Miso. The signature dish at Mr. Ramen San is the Charsu Tonkotsu Ramen and what makes it so unique is the intensely flavourful white cloudy broth that is obtained from slow cooking pork bones and collagen for ten hours. The charsu is again stewed for several hours that it becomes melt-in-your-mouth (and I can vouch for its tenderness). No MSG, no artificial stock in the stock but the purest of ingredients cooked with expertise and passion by Head Chef Roystan who has exclusively trained with Japanese ramen masters. The style of ramen that is served here comes from Kyushu, the picturesque southwestern most island of Japan. While I have always been a fan of ramen, I wasn't particularly knowledgeable about the different types of ramen or the geographical differences. So I asked the staff to explain this bit to me which they gladly did. Indeed wonderful customer service. Another unique feature of the ramen here is that the noodles are made fresh each day in the restaurant. The noodles are thin and have a wonderfully soft and chewy texture which makes it a rather unique experience. The ramen comes with a generous quantity of noodles but if you want more, just ask away; it's totally free! The drinks menu is limited but the perfect match for the food. You can choose from some great Japanese beers, cocktail draft beers or sake. For the non-alcohol drinkers, try the Japanese rice tea. While the hubby went for Sapporo draft beer (on tap), I went for a bottle of sake. The ice cold sake and the hot, delicious ramen was a match made in heaven. There is a small selection of side dishes but carefully thought of Japanese classics, all of which are easy on the palate preparing it for the ramen. It was a tad bit difficult to choose as all my favourites like Japanese gyoza and Edamame was on the menu, but the assorted Japanese mushrooms stood out. This is a cold side dish with an assortment of mushrooms cooked to perfection. My hubby who is not too fond of mushrooms loved it. A dainty looking dish with delicious texture and flavour, it worked as the perfect palate cleanser for the main meal. Totally recommended. And now it was time for the glorious ramen. I had to try out the spicy Tonkotsu Charsu ramen; if it's got spice in it, I need to have it. And I wasn't disappointed at all. All the painstaking work and love that went into making that broth worked wonders on my palate. It was rich, intense, packed with flavour and spicy, oh yes. Fresh noodles, perfectly cooked eggs, greens, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and the charsu which just melted on my taste buds. I loved the spicy flavour and totally recommend this one to all those who love that kick of heat. The hubby, also wanting to try out the Tonkotsu went for the Spicy Chicken Tonkotsu Ramen. The broths were similar, the only difference being the 'spice' in mine. The chicken was light and delicious, a great non vegetarian alternative for those who do not eat pork or beef. While the mum and dad were going gaga over the tonkotsu, the little fella decided to order on his own. He pointed at the menu and said he was going to have the Tsukemen 'dipping' ramen. I tried dissuading him as he wouldn't do justice to the quantity of ramen served but he remained staunch. Well, the good thing was that I got to sample the much acclaimed Tsukemen but felt a tad bit guilty that he was able to only eat half. Now are you wondering what is Tsukemen? Well, the main difference from the ramen is that the noodles and accompaniments are served in one bowl and the dipping broth in another. The broth is more meaty and intense than Tonkotsu. The staff also bought over a bottle of dashi and we were advised to pour some of it into the broth once he was done with the dipping. Then the broth gets thinned out and can be enjoyed as a light soup. Vegetarian and vegan options also available. read more

Great ramen place! Came from Chicago and this was our first meal in Australia and we're glad to have come here! The broth is rich, very flavorful and slightly thick, so it clings to the noodles. He got the spicy chicken with spicy tomakatsu and I got the beef ramen with miso, but I added some garlic to my dish. The noodles are homemade, fresh and tender. My boyfriend wishes that we could come back here but unfortunately we're not here for a long time! Amazing place! And it was right around the corner from our hotel which is great read more

An American visiting Australia and wanted something good and easy. Great place in Chinatown to get Ramen. I had the spice chicken ramen, some dumplings and a beer - everything was quick, tasty and Enjoyable. It's a simple non descript place in the middle of a shopping center but the food was great. read more

Decided to stop by here before our trip to Japan to get some ramen for comparison. Maybe we didn't need to leave Melbourne at all for authentic delicious Japanese ramen. At Mr Ramen San, they have a lot of great options for modifiable ramen, all with their 10 hour broth and signature homemade noodles. And the best part? No msg, just a pure Japanese ramen experience without the pverly salty taste of other places. I got the Teriyaki Charsu on a miso broth and this is definitely a great option I would recommend. read more

Straight up authentic and delicious homemade ramen. Very friendly staff too! Highly recommended :-)

Generous portions, fast service & the original ramen soup is fantastic. Prices are very reasonable, easy to get a seat at lunchtime and a convenient spot for lunch. The grape soda is a must have read more

I ordered a charshu tonkutsu ramen. The soup was flavourful and the noodle was al dente. Sadly the charshu was abit dry. Worth a visit though read more

Best ramen in the city ! Amazing broth , great service , good sake selection, low key and yummy!

Took a while for me to find but glad I did. Never really had "true" ramen before this so I can't really say I can compare. Overall very delicious and staff is 5 stars on its own. Cute shop. Hiding in a shopping center walkway. Check it out. read more