This is LITERALLY a hidden gem. You'd miss the entrance if it wasn't for all the outdated promotional items posted outside by the lift. You have to take a lift up one level to reveal the oasis that is Ramen Kan. It's kinda like when Charlie visits Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Outside looks all blah, but once he set foot inside... Ta-da PARADISE. Ok, enough about the appearance. So I had a massive craving for some crack... I mean, Ramen. But I didn't want to patronize the usual suspects in Market City or Sussex Centre. I remember a cohort telling me about a ramen place between the Entertainment Centre and Market City. I've probably walked pass this place thousands of times, but never new a ramen place existed there. Upon entering Ramen Kan, I noticed there were stools by the window. My voyeuristic-self immediately gravitated towards those seats. What a surprise! I get a perfect view of Market City and all the minions walking around below. The menu is vast and extensive. I was fiending ramen and Japanese tapas so much, I probably could've order one of everything off the menu. But I opted just for the Tonkotsu Ramen instead. The broth, noodles, ginger, greens, egg and pork were made to perfection. I consumed it in a matter of minutes. Mainly because it was so good, but also you're not given that much noodles (one star removed.. sorry!) I'm definitely coming back to try other things on the menu... read more

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If you're new to Ramen Kan you may feel a whirlwind of emotions when you enter the establishment...that is, if you can find the entrance. When you enter the random doorway and enter the dodgy lift with missing buttons, you may think to yourself if you're to the right place or whether this lift will cause you to plunge 10 meters when you reach the top, causing you to twist your ankle or something. Soon you'll be pleasantly surprised when you enter a warm environment with pleasant staff. Confession: Though the ramen here is the bomb (SO MANY VARIETIES!) whenever I come here I normally don't get ramen. Their selection of items is so vast and all of it is tasty it's just so difficult to want to choose ramen when you're here. But seriously, you can't go wrong with any of the ramen. Easily top 4 in the city. The karaage chicken here is soooo tender, the curry is rich and flavourful with a spicy kick, the fish is fresh, the noodles are the perfect blend of slurpable and the broth is just right. You won't break the bank here either...unless you're like me and eat until you regret it. There can be a queue for dinner on most nights after 6pm and this place is on the more casual side as well. Great lunch and casual-semi casual dinner spot though. Come here. Please? read more

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Initially referred to me by a friend, and then all of a sudden I started to become a friends referrer to this establishment. If you are after a good, cheap and rather filling feed and you love Japanese food, then you are at the right place. The entrance isn't overly inviting (in fact rather dirty) and you just have to be a little patient with the slow but old lift to this restaurant. Once you are there you are pleasantly greeted, and happy days you are served in no time. Great to go with a couple of people, otherwise your sitting near the window should you wish to hop along alone. Their drinks are rather refreshing; especially the Calpis Lychee for $4.30 a pop. With the salmon salad for entree, it makes the way for a great start to the ramen experience with fresh pieces of salmon sashimi, although the sauce should not have been poured on so liberally. Maybe the latter is just a personal preference. The chicken teriyaki udon was rather filling. You must come to this establishment quite hungry to appreciate; otherwise you will be feeling stuffed after a couple of bites of the tender, juicy chicken pieces and chuncky udon noodles, yummy. A great cheap eat for students and the budget conscious alike. If you are wanting a night out on the town for a special occasion, go somewhere else. Great pit stop for dinner before a show at the Entertainment Centre across the road. Also a great pit stop for nearby students, and a great lunch location prior to or after going to nearby Paddy's Markets on a Sunday! read more

Ramen Kan - Noodles Near Me - Haymarket, NSW

If I am near Haymarket and in the mood for ramen, this is the best option around these parts. It is kind of strange though as the first impression you receive of the shop is a dingy, some what broken down elevator, that when you enter you have to realise that Ramen Kan is on level 1. Then when the elevator opens up and you step out, it is like a different reality. The store is really well designed and quite relaxing. If by myself I normally grab a window seat for a bit of people watching while I eat. The girls there are very attentive and will quickly come and take your order. For me it is very hard to go past the Chashumen (roast pork slices), but they have a really huge variety of different ramen styles it is likely that one of them will suit your needs. I really suggest you give this shop a try. It is kind of fun taking someone there for the first time as even just knowing where it is and how to get there makes you look like you really know the area well. read more

Ramen Kan - Noodles Near Me - Haymarket, NSW

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Ok I know, I know, its a ramen place so I should really be eating noodles. But my dish is the kaarage don. Its always done so well here and I've been having this particular dish for years and years, despite being trapped in the lift so many times or getting so fed up using the stairs instead. In addition the waitresses are attentive and the food comes out pretty quickly. Prices are reasonable as well. The only gripe is the wait. Sometimes its really bad and I've waited 30min+ just for a table. Otherwise a great little eatery, operated by the same guys who own Sushi Rio, Sushi Hotaro and Poporo. read more

Ramen Kan - Noodles Near Me - Haymarket, NSW

I used to think this was place was awesomeness on a budget but after a recent return visit, my opinion has seriously changed. The price seems not all that cheap and the quality seems to have gone downhill. The fried stuff had that old stale oil scent which is a big no no ... the sashimi/sushi grade fish was ... average? The seasoning on most dishes was a little bland as well ... Maybe my taste in Japanese food has matured over the past decade but given this experience I probably won't be returning to Ramen Kan anytime soon? read more

Curry Cheese Karage Ramen. Four words you never thought would put together but there it is. On the menu. Daring you to order. We got to Ramen Kan through a shifty looking elevator where the UP button was missing (TIP: it's the bottom button that doesn't seem to represent anything related to UP) and breathed a sigh of relief once it got us to Level 1. Feel free to reassure the other passengers by nervously whispering "Is it actually moving" after the doors have closed. Once you get there it's a much more hospitable atmosphere. If you're not ushered straight through, wait in line by perusing the menu, as it will take you a good 15min before you can make a decision on what you should get. I've experimented with a few ramen choices here before (Take not of the Chilli symbols, Two signifies - "You're crazy but ok, if you say so ...") notably Spicy Pickled Takana Ramen (has pork and pickled vegies - it is spicy as aptly described), but I can't turn away from the Curry Cheese Karage Ramen. It's heavy, so don't go too crazy on the $3 starters, and you want to leave room for Cold Rock Creamery downstairs. You can't really taste the cheese as it's overpowered by the curry, but you get the chewy texture which is quite nice. The soup is good too, but i never finish it. I am already too full with the noodles! As for starters, try the Mini Hamburg! They're little patties of beef but are so juicy and tender, you'll be after the Major Hamburg! - that's not on the menu btw. The Pork Gyoza are always good and Pepper Chicken is also a good alternative. One thing to note is that 50% of the times i've been to Ramen Kan there has been a starter I've ordered that wasn't there, so be prepared to have a backup. Service can be slow when it's busy on the weekend (they can be shortstaffed sometimes) but overall it's pretty fast and efficient and with startrs and drinks the bill comes to $30 a head. Just leave room for your smashed up ice cream downstairs! read more

hidden up on the second floor, gotta stairmaster for a bit if you didn't come in from the elevator side service was basically mediated by ipads which is fine but the menu wasn't that well designed kinda confusing but i know it was meant to speed things up in the kitchen make sure you don't accidentally order smth on the ipad without being sure you want it; once you click it, the order gets sent to the kitchen got the classic tonkotsu ~$13 solid creamy broth a little on the salty side good amount of noodles a little more meat than i usually expect from other ramen places other friends ordered the curry cheese ramen had a bite of the fried chicken in it and it was amazingly crunchy even though it was sitting in the also delicious curry soup the cheese pull with the ramen was impressive we lifted the cheese a good two feet from its bowl read more

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Absolutely delicious!! Thought this place was closed down but turns out you have to go up a rickety lift. Very cute. I had beef udon and my boyfriend had ramen, and we shared two of the $3 tapas dishes - tuna sashimi and soft shell crab. Could have eaten 20 of the crab dishes it was amazing!!! There were $7 cocktails and $3.90 wines, coming back this weekend with some friends to share heaps of Japanese tapas!! read more

Ramen Kan - Delicious beef Udon and salad mmm - Noodles Near Me - Haymarket, NSW

For the price this place is fantastic, and has a great menu, however the service was quite slow for entrées and mains, and all of the mains came out in 5 minute intervals when I dined, which was a little frustrating when we had a show at the entcent across the road to attend. read more

Ramen Kan - Cheesy chicken karaage curry ramen - a feed full of flavour that's guaranteed to quench a sizeable hunger! - Noodles Near Me - Haymarket, NSW

On my last visit here I must say I was disappointed. The food wasn't as good as I remember and the menu wasn't extensive, it was quite hard to find something to order too that was appealing. The food quality was really low, my friend and I left most of our food unfinished and still hungry! Really really really wouldn't go there again! read more

Don't be put off by the dodgy elevator or dirty staircase, this restaurant is a hidden delight of Sydney's CBD. The food tastes authentic and delicious, with dozens of visits under my belt the kitchen here are yet to disappoint and you know what...I don't think they ever will! Some favourites are the garlic miso ramen, and the chicken hiyashi ramen (cold noodles, hot chicken, happy tummy!) read more

I can confirm the other good reviews of this establishment. Disclaimer: this is my first trip to Sydney as well as my first encounter with Ramen and Udon (Japanese equals sushi up to now). The restaurant was easy to find thanks to the review descriptions and photos on Yelp. The lift is old and slow and is called by an alternate button since the main button is missing. Once the lift opens you enter the world's smallest waiting area. If you arrive after 18:00 it can get real packed. Many patrons see the throng and turn around and go right back down without even leaving the lift! We arrived at 18:15 and were seated at 18:30. The service is brisk and the food arrives incredibly quickly. The food was awesome both in quantity and quality, especially considering the price. I had a Chicken Karaage starter (only $3!) followed by the Teppan Wagyu Steak (good meat although a bit well done) and a large chunk of my wife's Chicken Teriyaki Udon (great broth, great chicken). Add a Lychee cocktail and the tab ended up below $25 per person. We were out of there by 19:30 feeling happy and stuffed. I strongly recommend Ramen Kan for the whole experience, the snappy service, the great food and the affordability. It's not the kind of place to sit and stare into your dressed-up date's eyes, but rather a place were good friends can have a great meal before a night on the town. Just arrive before 18:00. And use the fire exit as a shortcut on the way out. read more

The lift on the way up to Ramen Kan warns you that it is really slow and to please be patient. I imagine that when this place is super busy there may be a queue at the lift waiting for it to transport hungry diners to the restaurant above. It was quiet when we went so no waiting for us, although the lift did prove to be very slow. You order using an iPad at the table. It would have been good to see descriptions of each dish along with the names as if you are not familiar with Japanese food, and with no waiter to ask, it can be a challenge to know what's in each dish. We had ramen noodles and the teriyaki beef set. It was pretty standard fare...I.e. It tasted ok but didn't have a wow factor that left me wanting more. read more

Despite the variety of ramens here, I've actualy only ordered their ramen once and it was OK. I much prefer their other dishes, and one of my favourites is Kaisendon, which is salmon and tuna sashimi on sushi rice with Japanese mayonnaise and soy sauce. read more

Nice food and good service is always a pleasure to come back. Is very cozy and rustic and make me feel very comfortable.

3.5 stars. This place was recommended to us, so we hunted it out and found that it was pretty close to our hotel we were staying at. It was pretty cool finding the shady entrance, going into the teeny elevator and smelling the food as soon as the doors opened. Being the ramen snob that I am, I will say that it was pretty good ramen, but not as good as I was hoping for. Everything we got was better than average for sure, but not outstanding. I will say again though, that I am a pretty harsh ramen snob, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. read more

My absolute favourite japanese restaurant. Their entrees are delicious and their mains are to die for. Must try the terriyaki chicken udon. Their prices are also really cheap, dinner for two is usually under 60 :) they have opened a second store in bondi junction which is pretty nice too. read more

A solid addition to the proliferation of ramen joints clustered around Market City and Chinatown. One big bonus is the large and varied menu, so you'll almost always find something you'll be interested in trying. I had the karaage cheese ramen and loved it. read more

So good! You have to ride a rickety elevator to get upstairs, but the food is well worth it. I had green tea and tonkatsu ramen, and I was not disappointed. Perfect meal on a cold, rainy day, and a good price, too. read more

If you're looking for a good ramen place that will make your mouth water, then you might want to try Ramen Kan: a Japanese noodle bar that serves some of the best ramen in Sydney at very affordable prices. Their tonkotsu ramen is absolutely delicious, the soup is rich and tasty while the pork is soft and falls apart in your mouth. And all that for under 11 bucks! Now, if ramen is not your thing, you can try their teriyaki chicken with rice which is yummy and extremely good value for money. Ramen Kan is a place where you'll get more than a bang for your buck, you'll get a dining experience that will have you coming back again and again. read more

Ramen Kan - Noodles Near Me - Haymarket, NSW

Decent ramen! Broth was good but a bit too salty. We ordered the black garlic Tonkotsu and the normal Tonkotsu ramen. Size was just right to fill us up. I like how we can help ourselves to the spices and condiments at the front. Tea is also very reasonable at $1.50. Nice to not get completely ripped off for a cheap teabag and hot water for a change! Gyozas were surprisingly underwhelming. read more

This is one of my favourite Japanese noodle bar in Sydney. The wasabi agedashi tofu, chicken karaage, tonkatsue noodles are all very yummy. Service was good. Price is decent. read more

It's amazing. The food Is delicious and the price is cheaper than most restaurants in Sydney. The service is amazing as you have an iPad to order from and assistance is a tap away. Overall the restaurant is cosy and the food is the best. Highly recommended. read more

While off the beaten track, with an elevator as its main entrance, it was definitely worth a slight detour from the bustle of Chinatown proper. The wait time was reasonable and absolutely worth the price. Definitely worth a try. read more