Delicious no-frills ramen shop…read more I walked up to this whole in the wall ramen shop a bit leery but the restaurant had a good crowd and so I went for it. Unwilling to rely on the quality of the broth I ordered my soup with spice - the Karaka-men (spicy pork noodle soup) with extra pork. All in all it was quite tasty. The pork had been allowed to dry out, but the noodles were good and the broth had just enough heat to make it interesting. Was it Tonkotsu ramen from Hakata Ippudo...no. Was it completely worth the trip into 'downtown' Surfers Paradise to satisfy a ramen craving...yes. It's a pay at the counter and take a number card kind of place so no service to speak of. The decor was fine. There are a few inside tables, a counter with stools, and some more tables outside in the shade.

This simple eatery only has 2 dishes on the menu - several variations of ramen and gyoza - all of…read morewhich are made in-house. We were very impressed with the tasty rich tonkotsu miso broth and the yummy noodles. The staff were very friendly and the food came out super quickly!

We dropped in here for a little birthday celebration…read more The counter service was quick and friendly and we had no problem finding a table. We ordered pan fried pork gyoza, I ordered tonkotsu black with miso and thick noodle, my wife had tonkotsu spicy with the same soup and noodle. Food service was quick, the gyoza were delicious. The tonkotsu black was great , the soup was smooth and well balanced , the noodles cooked just right. The tonkotsu spicy was just the right level of spice for a noodle dish. Overall , a great tasty experience which we will go back to.

Verdict: Choose another ramen joint…read more Was here on a uni holiday Wednesday at 8:20pm (it closes at 9pm, like most places on the coast) - there was no one here. For comparison, the Grill House and Kubo's Bar & Grill had multiple tables, and at least 10 ppl in the shop. Ordered the black garlic ramen (usually $12), enquired about extra noodles (called "kaedama") - $3 here. I was taken aback - places with the nerve to charge for kaedama charge less (Ramen Danbo $1, Muso $2), and most places offer it for free (Hakataya chains and Ramen Champion offer 1x, Gentotsu offers UNLIMITED) (on further research, $3 is on par with JFX Nexus). Apparently there's a large bowl option (+$2), so I chose that. The noodle and soup itself was fine, but there was only one slice of pork to boot even for the size upgrade (and the $6 sliced pork side option is also the most expensive of ramen joints). I can see ppl visiting this place if they needed a ramen fix, and this was the only place within walking distance - but JFX is 3min walk away, and they offer free miso soup. No wonder this place was empty. Note: - Cash only - No BYO drinks - There are no pickled vegetables offered for free

Really great value authentic Japanese "fast" food of don dishes with meat and rice or udon/ramen…read morenoodle dishes. Same great taste as the Sydney restaurant, but less queuing. Sukiyaki don is always my favourite with beef, miso soup on the side and I like to drink an iced cold green tea. Definitely recommend for students or anyone looking for a cheap meal as you can be well-fed for under $15. They often do lunch specials and bento box meals at a great price.

Absolutely to die for Ramen. You should deffs get extra egg and always extra noodles. The egg was…read moreunbelievable and I'm a fussy eater especially when it comes to food I am not used to but I'd love on it if I could.

This could be the most authentic ramen I've tasted this side of Tokyo. Seating perhaps only 15-20…read morediners at any time, Genkotsu has that Tokyo backstreet ramen restaurant vibe and the dishes to back it up. We arrived as a party of four on a Saturday evening, a public holiday to boot, and were only just able to be seated at the bar seats overlooking the kitchen. The line outside becoming a steady flow and rotating as diners finished and new ramen hunters sat down. There's a sign on the door that sets the expectation of a potential wait outside while seats become available. Ordering your ramen happens as soon as you enter so make sure you've taken a look at the menu before entering. There's several styles of ramen including salt or miso. For $11-$12, your bowl of broth is an affordable morsel of soul restoring food. Totemo oishii desu!

After a lovely walk along the beach boardwalk of Surfers Paradise, I found a very authentic ramen…read moreplace. I ordered the charsui men, and it was a treat. The broth tasted like it had been simmering for days. The noodles seemed freshly made, and the pork was well seasoned. The service was quick, and the food arrived promptly. I would definitely return--best ramen I had during my visit to the Gold Coast.

**obligatory review on iPhone…read more A surprising ramen shop in the food court of the mall. I was first skeptical due to the food presentation (look at the chasiu pork and the shoyu broth that is not clear...) and how pricey it was ($17 AUS). Still we were hungry and mood for ramen, so we dropped by. Looks are deceiving because this is one of the most subtle yet fantastic bowls I've had. Don't let that bland looking chasiu fool you; it is one of the richest porks I've ate. And it is served cold. But you let it submerged into the broth and it blends so well together. An envelope of flavors, rich fatty pork, and skinny ramen noodles slurped up into a harmonious taste. And the soup is so good to drink by the spoonful. Or by the bowl. I picked up the bowl instead. They also give a free second serving of noodles too! Just ask. Super reminiscent of the ramen I had in Japan. The other one I want to try is the super spicy Shoyu but that'll be another time. Hopefully within 5 years?

TL;DR: Tenjin is one of the best deal ramen places on the…read moreGold Coast. Context: Was actually looking for JFX Nexus Southport (which was closed), and found myself near Tenjin, so went there instead. The time was around 2:45pm on Saturday, there were around 2 tables who already received their food. I ordered a Charsiu ramen (the original ramen with extra pork slices). With no other orders waiting before mine, I got my ramen within 2 minutes, making it one of the fastest places. Ramen: The noodle used here is thin (less than 1mm) noodles. The soup is fine. The pork slices are 1.5mm thick, cut from a roll of around 10cm diameter, which makes it one of the more generous dispensors of charsiu amongst ramen joints. The charsiu ramen boasts around 5 to 6 pieces of these babies - I think that's one of the best value-of-money charsiu ramens in Gold Coast. Notes: The kaedama (extra ball of noodle) here is free for the first serving per customer, then $2.50 each. FYI, there's free self-serve pink pickled ginger and sesame grinder. Also, there's a $2-off deal for big-eaters/macrophages who order a ramen and something deep-fried. Verdict: I keep on saying the line "one of the" for Tenjin, so to summarise: Tenjin is one of the best deal ramen places on the Gold Coast.

Brisbane's best ramen Taro's ramen is a top contender for…read moreBrisbane's best ramen. It's consistently good at all the Taro's ramen outlets - the stock is thick, rich and porky. The hand made noodles are chewy and cooked to perfection. The ramen is terrific, but if you start adding topping and extras in can get pricey.

There used to be three JFX restaurants in Southport and I loved visiting them with one of my…read moreclassmates that lives nearby, however two have now shut and this is the last one standing. Parking is quite tough in the area but thankfully I can just leave my car at my friend's place and we walk over. The restaurant has both outside and undercover seating. Its all open-air so none of it is really indoors. They have a huge menu of different Japanese dishes to order a la carte or you can opt in to do the Japanese BBQ. The food and service is always great and the quality of meat and seafood is fantastic. They offer a variety of different sauces for dipping and are very accommodating for dietary restrictions.

This place was very busy on a Tuesday night. Their menu is simple yet comprehensive. They have…read morenoodles, bbq, rice bowl and hot plate stuff. The prices are very reasonable. You can get a good rice bowl for only aud8. I got a hot n spicy seafood noodle last night. It's actually a kim chi based soup with ramen noodles. It's not the best but definitely decent for aud 15. The soup is a little too salty but they are very generous with the ingredients. I've got scallops, prawns and salmon slices in it Yummy !! You should definitely come by if you happen to be at Southport. It's conveniently located opposite the big Australian Fair Shopping Centre

Delicious and fresh and reasonably priced too. Between the 6 of us we had pork gyoza, karaage, miso…read moreramen, shio ramen, and a karaage rice bowl and everyone enjoyed their meals except my daughter who said her miso ramen soup tasted like the liquid that tinned corn come in. And it was quick too, only a few minutes from ordering to receiving our food. I was very happy with it and the service was good.

The place was nice. It was picturesque with a feel of Japan. We did not wait that long and yet the…read moreramen was so good. We ordered the extra chasyu in shoyu based. Their veggie gyoza is a must try.

Ramen! We dropped in on a busy Sunday lunchtime and were…read moredelighted to find that they had not run out of ramen. We ordered a tonkotsu miso ramen and a spicy chicken curry. The ramen was delicious - the broth was rich and flavoursome with lots of vegetable toppings and the noodles were nice and chewy. The chicken curry was pretty good too. This is a great value option and the staff are very friendly!

I visited this restaurant with some friends. It is busy and a little tight between tables, but this…read moreis because it is so good and so cheap!! I had a pork curry (Japanses style) and it was only $14! I've also had takeaway sushi for lunch and it tasted great and was average price. It is BYO ($2 corkage) and I suggest booking if it is Friday night (and possibly other nights too but I've only been on a Friday).