Food has good sized portions. The service is not bad either. The only thing is the inside of the restaurant is small, though there's seating outside. But, it was raining on and off when we came. So, the inside quickly filled up. Anyway, we ordered the Agedashi Tofu, Vegetarian Soju Ramen, and their specialty udon. Everything tasted great! read more

Ramen Zundo - Soba - Ramen Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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I was in the mood for ramen and found this place in the mall. I ordered the Butter Corn and Chicken ramen. They put a large portion of butter into the ramen, which negatively affected the taste quite a bit. Because of that, the taste of the ramen was less flavorful and just salty. I also ordered the pan- fried gyoza. These were not the best I've had, but were basic and good. The service here was just okay as this was more of a self-serve restaurant, as orders were placed at the counter and then meals were delivered to the table. Other than that, the waitstaff left us alone. With so many other good ramen options, I probably won't come back to this restaurant. read more

Ramen Zundo - Butter Corn and Chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Great ramen place in the heart of China town. Easy to get food to go or to order in. Great staff and fast service. Food was delicious. Grab a seat while eating to people watch. Would recommend. read more

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This mayne hard to find for tourists like me but they have good Ramen. We went here a little after lunch time, and it was still pretty busy. It seems that locals eat here. The utensils are on the table. You order from the counter and they will give you a number. The wait wasn't that long and it was worth it. read more

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Ramen is pretty good. Gyoza were a bit soft. The restaurant is quite cramped, with lots of tables close together making it a bit squeezy. Staff are energetic and very friendly! read more

My friends and I (group of 7) came here on our last night in Sydney. I ordered the tsukemen original ($16) with extra noodles (+$1). Flavor was on point but broth was *way* too liquidy. Everything was cold by the time it got to us. Noodles were al dente, chow mein noodles..overall did not enjoy my experience and won't be back. Service was very friendly and accommodating for our large party. read more

Ramen Zundo - tsukemen original - Ramen Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Sydney has plenty of ramen shops already, so how does a new competitor fare? Ramen Zundo opened 3 weeks ago and I can safely say this has the BEST roast chashu in Sydney. Tucked in a laneway, the shop isn't large and it's actually on the intimate side without feeling crowded. Upon entering the hostess will give you a menu and ask you to place an order at the counter. Once you do, you can then seat yourself. Without asking, water will be brought to your table which was a huge plus in my book. After less than 5 minutes we received our food. Service was great, the only downsides are their English isn't the greatest and the utensils could be better. Ramen Zundo offers three kinds of broth (or 6 if you get the Mount Chashu): White, Black, and Red. White is a traditional broth, Black is garlic based, and Red is spicy chili oil. The other three options are Tokyo Soy, Sea Salt (not available yet,) and Double Soup Soy which is a combination of chicken and pork broth. If you are a fan of the broth at Gumshara, you will enjoy the broth here. I ordered the Mount Chashu Red and It's on the savoury side, but not nearly as savoury (read: salty.) The Red has a few chili flakes sprinkled about, but it wasn't really spicy at all. The noodles are decent and don't taste bland. The bean sprouts and seaweed were pretty good as well, but the cabbage was an odd touch to the ramen. The highlight of the ramen is the roast chashu. Damn this chashu is good!!! It's cut into long strips, tender, and has a nice brown to it (the good kind of brown, not the bad kind.) A regular bowl gives you three strips while Mount Chashu gives you six. Don't miss out on this chashu. Ramen Zundo won't be taking any crowns (except for chashu) but it's a welcome addition to Sydney's ramen scene, I'll be coming back to try their other offerings. read more

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Yelpers have said it all. This ramen joint is definitely worth a try. The broth, as mentioned by Khoi, is not as tick as Gumshara but very flavorful, The ramen itself is at the right consistency, not too soggy, just right. My only complaint is that the seats are very close to one another but once again the shop itself is pretty small, so squeezing as many tables in there makes sense (or not). TIPS: There are two sizes (small and regular) available for ramen. read more

Going to ramen for a well overdue catch up with 2 uni friends sparked a bit of dejavu as one of the last times we caught up (many years ago) was at the same place, but when it was still a Thai restaurant. Zundo hasn't changed much to the place. We sat in the same seats but this time looking at lanterns. FOOD 2 blacks and 1 white were ordered. White being the standard ramen and black with some garlic goodness. I must say I was a bit disappointed in the ramen. Pretty average to me. The soup just didn't have enough oomph. I didn't even need a mint after dinner to take away my garlic breath. Weak! SERVICE You order and pay at the counter before you sit. A bit awkward standing around at the front. Not sure how they would cope if there was a sudden influx of customers at once. Paying first also means they won't be getting any tips. OVERALL Average ramen. Went to check it out after reading Howard C's review. True to his 4 star rating I funnily enough ran into him at zundo that night. Maybe I should've ordered the cha shu one like he suggested. read more

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Sydney has been swallowed up in Ramen fever the past 18 months or so and after trying out all the new joints I have decided that Zundo will remain my favourite. It is a small 30 seat place in the fast food alley of World Square and has quickly become a popular place for those in the know when it comes to Ramen. They serve other dishes as well but honestly, I have not been able to go past the Ramen each time I have visited in the past year. They also specialise in Tonkotsu broth which is less thick (colagen) than Gumshara but a little more heavy that Ippudo. The broth is on the salty side but not overly so but I guess you can help wash it down with the complimentary cups of self serve water near the entrance. I now religiously order the Zundo black which is the one with the extra garlic. The piping hot bowl of Ramen comes with some tender pork strips, bamboo, sprouts, cabbage and a few sheets of seaweed. The noodles are cooked al dente and are firm and chewy. Prices are reasonable, many dollars less than Ippudo but comparable to Gumshara. However it is a much more refined eating space compared to the chaos of Eating World. They have a loyalty program but I keep forgetting my card so I can't tell you the value of the freebie. read more

Ordered Rich Zundo Original (Regular), and I did not finishe it, not because of the size but the taste. The soup is thick but lack of flavour and aroma, below average. The ramen itself is the worst I had in Sydney. There is too much baking soda (common additive for ramen) in the noodles, which makes the ramen way too firm, and I can literally taste it! Gumshara is definitely a better bet for thick tonkotsu ramen. read more

Ramen Zundo - Rich Zundo Original - Ramen Near Me - Sydney, NSW

One of the newer ramen joints in Sydney, Ramen Zundo had to compete with some big names right out of the box. Do they? For the most part I would say yes. They definitely bring a different feel/taste to ramen compared to your local standards. I've tried several of the variations of ramen, but regardless I would get the Mount Chashu. The pork is pretty amazing here at Zundo. Big portions and super duper savory. The soup is nothing special, but compliments the rest of the parts of the dish. If you're in the area then give it a shot. This place seems to be a good fall back for my friends and I. read more

Ramen Zundo - Ramen Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Been craving ramen for a while now and was eyeing this place after looking at all the pictures of the Zundo Black ramen. I had debated whether or not Ajisen Ramen around the corner was an option however settled on this place. As I was going to the movies at Event Cinemas, this was the perfect place to have a quick bite. I must say I was kind of disappointed. I thought I would be blown away by the taste and flavour however I wasn't. I was ready for something super super tasty and it was "ok". Although the broth was thick, I had to add chilli flakes to give the soup flavour. Not sure what happened to the stock but my dining partner who had the lightly flavoured one had the better ramen dish out of us both!! Menya and Ippudo gets my vote on ramen unfortunately on this ramen hunting experience. read more

Ramen Zundo - Zundo black with extra egg - Ramen Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This review was done in retrospect so no photo. I had a tsukemen and it was really good. I think what says alot about this ramen is that the pork bits within the dipping broth seemed to have been marinated so thoroughly that they had a taste independant of the broth, which was deliscious. The noodles were a uniquely thicker than ordinary ramen. Given my experiences with other ramen places around the area, this place is really good by comparison. read more

this is my favorite ramen place in Sydney. sometimes the staff is a way to bored but I don't mind because I like the food. the amounts are more than enough and tasty. you have to order inside but it won't take too long till the food gets served. free water, sesame and hot or mild chili, soy sauce and so on. I recommend the Shio, no matter if just with vegetables or Karaage with nice deep fried chicken. The soup tastes a bit too salty but this is how you eat it :) they offer nice black sesame ice cream, one scoop 3,50$ not too bad however how hot it is, if you sit outside you get alway some wind. so if you're sensitive, it could get a bit cold in the evenings read more

Ramen Zundo - Tokyo Soy Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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If you haven't had ramen in Japan, then you probably won't like this. This place is the only one I know that offers the thick style broth in authentic Japanese style. If you don't know what that means, or you're raised in trendy Sydney ramen, chances are you won't like it. The soup here is so thick you can really feel it and almost chew it. It's not all fat as someone suggested. I'm a small eater and could finish the whole bowl. The place is also cheaper than even the fake Chinese and Korean run ramen shops, you won't go past here if you know your ramen. read more

Good not great. Had some chunks in the ramen. Broth not quite as thick as other places as well. Chicken karaage ramen. read more

Located in the World Square Centre, perfect central location and separate tables available for a casual Japanese meal. LIGHT RAMEN ORIGINAL $11.90 Classic noodle dish with a light broth which is a mixture of chicken and pork as opposed to the Rich option which is pure pork. It's up to personal taste but if you're a ramen beginner start with the light version :). The were noodles cooked perfectly and the only slice of pork in the bowl just melts in your mouth, no better feeling than soft pork belly fat dissolving as you chew the meaty part. Overall it's good and hits the spot on a winter night. TSUKEMEN ORIGINAL $12.90 Ippudo had a tsukemen special, but here it's available all-year round. The concept of this dish is to dip your noodles in the concentrated broth for flavour. It's great if you're not feeling like soup and impatient as you do not have to let the noodles cool down. Over here you even have the option to get the noodles hot or cold unlike Ippudo which was cold only. The noodles are thicker but not as thick as udon noodles. The texture of the noodles is great, just the right amount of chewiness. The meat isn't mince pork but it's more like chunky bits of pork which is great considering the price. Conclusion The main selling point is the tsukemen and the variety of combinations will please almost every palette including spiciness. Overall Ramen Zundo offers even better quality and selection than Menya at a similar price point and finally there is no communal table sharing at Zundo which gives them bonus points for me. @thesydneynoob read more

This was great! Went out in a limb with the anchovie broth and was rewarded. Perfect ramen texture, tender strips of pork, the perfect egg and lovely authentic Japanese fast good surroundings. Well priced for the quality. ***late addition- i got very sick from this meal later that night. So be warned*** read more

Not really a big fan The food was heaps plain.

4.5 Star Ramen! The only downside is that they don't have draft Asahi. Recommendable! Will come back!

We were looking for Ramen Noodle Bar on Sunday evening and we found this place. It's nice to open on Sundays and cost performance is ok, also tastes good but not super. So I'd like to give 3 out of 5. BTW, I ordered Tonkotsu soup of rich and you can choose either rich or light also very hot or mild. Menu ranges are good, not only noodles but also rice dishes such as very popular Japanese curries. I want to try curry next time. read more

THE BEST! I have been around to many ramen shops, and yes I was pleased with Ryo's, Ippudo, Gumshara etc, but I must say that I was surprised at how high quality the ramen was at Zundo. It was AMAZING. Two years ago, I visited Japan and fell in love with ramen. I have been searching for quality, traditional Japanese ramen everywhere and I can say with confidence that I have found the place. Atmomsphere I came here for lunch with my friend, and we were able to sit on those nice cushioned seats towards the right of the restaurant :) . It was a small shop and I liked the design and the interior of the shop and the good thing was that the place wasn't chaotic like a food court. Maybe the inside could be a bit brighter, because the brown design made it look a bit dark.. Anyhow, I could easily make myself comfortable and chat about with my friend. Food I had the Double soup ramen, and I truly enjoyed it. The pork broth soup was thick and tasty, and surprisingly had a great aftertaste that didn't stay around in your mouth forever like Gumshara ramens. The noodles were yum and went really well with the soup.The Chasu pork slices were the best I have ever had!!! I can't emphasise how delicious the chashu was :D I'm craving Zundo chashu at the moment. My friend ordered the soft-shell crab don, and she said it was delicious as well. It was her first time she had ever tried soft shell crab, and it is now one of her favorite foods, haha. Price I think the price was worth the food, but I would be really happy if it were a little cheaper (I can't spend so much money on lunch everyday). The Double soup was $11.80, so its not something that I would order everyday- just because I need to go easy on my wallet. If it was cheaper I would probably have lunch here everyday :) :) wow this is a long review, anyway, Zundo is currently doing a special-- extra noodles are free :) yaay! they usually cost like $2 or something. Great for hungry students and workers. read more

This Ramen shop has always being one of my favourite. The broth is really special. Be sure to ask for additional ramen for an extra $1!

I ordered the tonkotsu ramen 'black' (ie with garlic) and was pretty unimpressed. The broth was ridiculously salty and had very little pork flavour to it. I specifically asked for no bean sprouts when I ordered, and the guy who took my order acknowledged my request, but when my bowl came out it was teeming with bean sprouts. The only redeeming feature of the dish was the above-average chashu. Service was OK. read more

I frequent many Japanese ramen restaurants in Sydney and this is in my top 5. Noodles are nice and different to the garden variety from other places. Soup is tasty. Very affordable prices and the size is just right for the average adult (they have an up size option if you want more). I recommend. read more

I had lunch the black garlic ramen for lunch the other day... Yum! It wasn't in the same league as Gumshara, but pretty tasty nonetheless. The staff are lovely. read more

This ramen joint at World Square is an OK place to eat. We tried Zundo White and Zundo Black and both were good. I found that their ramens are salty, which I like, but a little bit too oily. read more

I think ramen Zundo is the best ramen restaurant in Sydney. I read that the soup is too thick and so but I think they did a great job as it is suited for many people. You can customize your soup with extra free chili and toppings. The restaurant also has different types of soup and other dishes like gyoza, don and curry. My favourite at Ramen Zundo is the shio ramen, tsukemen and the curry. I recently found out that Neil Perry also recommends the tsukemen here. Definitely worth a try. read more

Great little place for ramen in World Square, up there with Gumshara in my opinion. Portions are a good size (some ramen places tend to have portions that are too large), the broth is tasty, the noodles are just right in terms of texture and size, the service is speedy and efficient, and prices are reasonable. They also seem to get a lot of Japanese customers, which is always a good sign that the ramen is of top quality. read more