Delicious ramen & gyoza My husband ordered a tonkotsu chashu…read moreramen 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.

Decent Ramen spot if you don't mind crowded spaces and a bit of a wait. Service was very good ,…read moreEverything 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.

Slurrp...best ramen in Melbourne!…read more So, so happy to have finally gotten my ramen fix here at Hakata Gensuke. After hearing this is my brother's favorite ramen spot, I knew I had to come and partake. Located along the many rows of restaurants in Glenferrie, the interior is hip, new, and spacious. There was also seating aplenty. The menu is simple: featuring their signature items as well as a few ramen options including spicy and even non-pork based ramen. Love how you can customize the toppings of your ramen, how al dente you want your noodles cooked, and soup base options of either light or heavy. I had their signature Tonkotsu Ramen ($13) with an added egg ($2 extra). While the portion wasn't very big, it was definitely enough to fill me up. Presentation was very basic - nothing fancy - but taste-wise very satisfying. The broth tasted very light, not oily even when I opted to have the normal option. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the egg was heavenly - I dare say this was the best egg I've ever had in a bowl of ramen! The pork, however, was nothing to brag about - loved the thin slices, but it wasn't very tender. Service was excellent, friendly and accommodating. And I loved the variety of garnishes they have on each table - so addictive! The spicy pickles really add a ton of flavor when mixed in with the ramen. Definitely one of the best ramen experiences I've had and can't wait to try more from their menu.

Despite the $$$ overall I loved it! Second time back in 3 days! I was tempted to return same day…read morefor seconds after first visit already. The broth is really good! Tasty and not overpowered with salt! The egg still a bit runny inside. Perfect to bite into or mix with the thin ramen. was told I eat like a true nippon jin desu!! haha my reply was "nooooo! I just love your ramen"!! with half a mouthful of ramen.

Fun fact: I found this place on my handy dandy Yelp app!…read more Ambiance: One of the only real negatives this spot has is that it's pretty small. Don't come here with a large group or prepare to the disappointed. It's really popular as well, so expect a decent amount of people. I'd say come with 3 people max so you don't have to wait because my group just barely found some stools on the bar-table at the side. Customer Service: Positive! The lady who served us kept smiling and was very friendly. Additionally, I was expecting our food to come out pretty slow because of how crowded it was, but it came pretty fast. I would say 7 minutes approximately, which isn't a bad for a decent, filling meal. Food: Delicious and well-priced! You can get a large bowl of Shoyu Ramen for $10! Pretty good deal if you ask me. I'm also well impressed with their large portions - expect to be full and get the most value out of your meal. I had the Beef Curry, which came with Rice and a large Salad, all of which really hit the spot and comes highly recommended by yours truly! --- Perfect for a quick lunch/dinner. Nothing fancy, but still delicious, enjoyable, and good service to boot!

Sometimes you get what you pay for and this was one of those times. How excited I was when I first…read moresaw the prices, ranging from $9-11. And then it came in a giant bowl and I thought, here we go! My excitement tapered down after each bite of the tonkatsu ramen. While there were heaps of veggies, one large (albeit tender) pork slice, and half an egg, the amount of noodles were just average, along with the flavour. Pork broth was a bit bland, lacking any sort of pepper or garlic spice. The noodles were definitely not made in-house and when mixed with bean sprouts, actually took away from the serving size. Toppings were an interesting choice, definitely not your traditional Japanese ingredients. Cabbage and button mushrooms although there was plenty of green onion. Just not tasty enough to make a dent. I can see this place being popular in a small town with no other ramen shops, but in a city like Melbourne, it's best to pay a little more and stick with the better establishments if you want a fulfilling dish of ramen.

Went there to have my first meal in the city and wasn't disappointed. Delicious ramen, such a rich…read moreflavor! Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere is so unique - all these little things. Very well thought

If you want ramen this may be the place to go in Melbourne. The bowls are large and the broth…read moredelicious. The noodles are thick and tasty as well. This place has a basic decor. Server staff were pleasant and the orders come out very quickly. The restaurant is small but you get your choice of ramen soups from miso to pork.

This Melbourne branch of Ippudo is reliable. There is a short line to get in which is a good sign…read more Most of the customers are 20 something youngsters who are here for ramen. The wait staff welcome you in misprounced "iratshaimase." The menu is the same as other Ippudo's around the world.

There is always an impressive queue at Ippudo, however today I did early gym and happened to walk…read moreby in time for early lunch. I'm happy I ventured in. The ramen was very refined. Superb! The noodles were freshly made and soft to bite. The karaage chicken was slightly crunchy on the outside and deliciously tender on the inside. I just did gym so why not the extra protein, my excuse anyway :). I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Came here for dinner as I was craving ramen. Thankfully, I beat dinner rush and was seated quickly…read moreand you can order through your mobile device scanning the QR code at your table. Service was efficient and when you are ordering you can also customize your ramen which is nice. What was disappointing was sadly the ramen, I got the signature broth and it was definitely lacking flavor and almost tasted "soap-y". The pork was a bit too chewy as well. The noodles were cooked just right though and had a great bite. Overall, didn't match my personal flavor profile and I might have been better off ordering something outside of just the basic signature like their black garlic or spicy for more flavor. They also have pickled veggies and minced garlic at the table which helps.

Everything was amazing. Food quality, service, staff. We went there in a Wednesday noon for lunch…read more We got original Tonkotsu and spicy black. Both amazing. Price was reasonable as well. Highly recommend

It was quiet during the normal lunchtime rush so I enjoyed an eclectic mix of music as I sat in a…read moredimly lit room. Probably the first thing I noticed after the casual and natural art decor was that Yoku Ono is staffed by all females. It was quite uplifting to see! Having heard about their ramen, I went with the spicy miso with pork belly. With only three to choose from, I hoped they knew what they were doing. They sure did! It was a beautiful presentation in the bowl, with heaps of toppings. Four thick slices of pork belly, half an egg, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and nori. Not to mention all the slightly thicker made noodles. I'm not generally a chicken broth fan but they did well to season it with black sesame oil. I will say there was absolutely no spice. I'm not sure if they just served me with the regular miso ramen in error. It was still a tasty meal! I would return to try the tan tan men or something else from the menu. They have an impressive sake list and bar seating along with upstairs seating for the busier times.

With a distinct lack of real ramen on this side of the city I was pleasantly surprised to discover…read moreYoku Ono. It's a welcoming restaurant with nice ambience. The chicken karaage was enjoyable and well presented. At around $17 the ramen was fine, not in the class of some of the popular ramen joints in the city. I found the broth lacking in the depth of flavour I crave for in a bowl of ramen. The noodles were not to my liking and did not taste hand made. I also found the pieces of pork mostly consisting of fat. If you need ramen on this side of the city, it's the only real choice, personally I'd prefer to frequent some of my favorite ramen businesses in the CBD.

Great location , beautiful delicious food. We ordered banquet for 2 reasonably priced including all…read moreJapanese food we wanted. Saki was perfect, service amazing. Great choice of wines Highly recommend for service, food, ambience, cleanliness..well done Definitely be coming back ! Thank you

Amazing service. Food is great. And they took us in when others said they were closed. I have to…read moresay this place is a gem that hasn't yet been discovered.

Having lived in Japan for a full year (365 days), and Japanese cuisine being my favorite, I was…read moreexcited to try this restaurant And I have to say that my expectations were met It has a good amount of seats inside, and a few outside The look and atmosphere is typical Japanese, including with the open kitchen, loved it Staff is very welcoming The menu offers a good variety, with very different items that are popular in Japan, both in regular restaurants and street food/ good trucks type: gyoza, takoyaki, tempura, okomomyski (savory pancakes), ramen, udon, soba, katsu (cutlet), donburi, bento, teriyaki, curry, niku (BBQ), sushi, sashimi... As for drinks they have done typical ones, such as Ramune, which I ordered I was willing to have takoyaki and gyoza, and so I did But I also followed their recommendation and tried niku tadaki Good choice. You get your personal grill, allowing you to cook it exactly as you'd like. It came with green salad, miso soup, and steamed rice. A must try Just like this restaurant Recommended!

Enjoyed dinner here on a weeknight. Started with the appetizer of 6 takoyaki balls (octopus), they…read morewere a bit small from what I am accustom to, but were hot and delicious. My companion tried the Gyukatsu Tadaki (raw beef), which was grilled at the table on a small personal grill. Beef was fresh and tasty and he enjoyed the dinner very much. I ordered the Miso Ramen which had a delicious pork broth, however, I could not discern any miso in the broth. It may have been there, but it was a very mild miso flavor. Otherwise the ramen was very good and it was completely enjoyed! Service was very polite & attentive and they frequently refilled the hot tea and water. I recommend this Japanese restaurant with good food at a reasonable price, but I'm guessing there will a line at dinner time due to the small space.

The menu is kept pretty simple - total of 4 ramen options for $16 per bowl ($15 for the tofu)…read more There were rice bowls and buns as well, but I figured I should go with ramen as per the restaurant's namesake. I loved the pork belly and wished there was more of it! Unfortunately this is where the love ends. The broth was completely lacklustre, and tasted like a whole lot of powered stock got dumped in water. Very one dimensional. Everything else, including the noodles, was so so. I guess my non-hipster palate just couldn't make heads or tails out of the flavours. Seating is also quite limited, so as soon as you put your chopsticks down, they place the bill on your table to say sayonara.

On the corner of Johnson and Smith Street is a bright neon sign that signifies the home of North…read moreside ramen. Shop Ramen is a small joint with one large communal table, and series of two seater slots along the wall. The hip hop and tunes and easy going atmosphere sets the tone, you are in for a night of Collingwood style shenanigans. Unfortunately for vegans there is only one main dish (vegetarian ramen) and mango and coconut shake. The famous vegetarian buns aren't vegan which is a disappointment considering the huge number of places in the CBD that can serve up vegan options with no problem. The vegetarian ramen is a hot bowl of creamy garlic broth, served with a healthy dose of greens and some seriously tasty mushrooms. Packed into the bowl are Shop Ramen's hand-made noodles, which were absolutely perfect. Throw in some sriracha sauce and some pepper and you have some of the tastiest noodles this side of the city. The service at Shop Ramen was fantastic, with servers quickly seating us and taking our orders. They actually stuffed up the order and only delivered one meal, but to their credit a second meal was delivered in under two minutes. So why three stars? The atmosphere feels "so North," sporting the cool vibe that plagues the streets of the area. And while the ramen was delicious, there was nothing here that absolutely blew me away. Don't get me wrong, I'll be coming back here for more tasty ramen, and you should too. This just isn't the best restaurants of the area.