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.

Awesome food Great service…read more I have been a few times while in Melbourne. Would definitely recommend.

Little ramen bar yum. Typical ramen place. Line up get a seat when u can order and eat then go so…read morethe next person can have your seat. Ramen was good I got spicy and it was definitely spicy but the beer helped to cool things down. Good feed to cure the ramen fix. Would eat here again.

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!

I was excited to try this after reading the reviews but I'm afraid it didn't quite live up to my…read moreramen standards. It might be more fun when drinking beer or sake but it was quite sobering otherwise. The okonomiyaki on a stick was good. It wasn't amazing but a nice start to the meal. I suggest getting one per person next time as it would have been easier than sharing. The shoyu ramen had all the right toppings but the broth lacked real flavour. Even after adding spices I still felt like it was just average. The pork, whilst tender, was bland. It could have used some braising on the grill. I would rather take a trip to the CBD for better ramen options but perhaps their other broths would provide more reason to return. Overall the portion size was worth the price.

We used to live around the corner from here and frequently dropped in. I'd never even heard of…read moreramen before coming to this venue. The bowls are a decent size and there is a range of delicious ramen flavours. Also they do edamame like no other place in the world. It's delicious and you will find no equal, a unique blend of salt, garlic and chilli, it's crunchy and tasty. The karaage chicken or JFC is really good as well. There is a cute courtyard out the back that is nice and quiet most of the time. The restaurant itself is quite popular and can get busy around dinnertime :)

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.

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

Eating my way to the top. Ajisen Ramen - Volcano Ramen…read more Still my one and only dish besides the chicken curry. As the perfect mixture of spice, broth, ramen and meat and vegetables. A quick bite, where you literally can't go wrong. #japanese #ramen #spice #egg #noodles #food #melbourne #foodblog #foodie

I got half a meal, paid $28 for half a container of food which consisted mostly of noodles and…read morewater not much meat or veg, it was like one of those $1.50 instant noodle bowls from the supermarket, about the same value, it was very disappointing to call the shop and get totally dismissed leaves a bad taste in your mouth when you try to help struggling businesses during such times Needless to say I won't be spending my hard earned there again. Plenty of other really good restaurants out there worthy of your dollar.

Rolling out of bed at an embarrassingly late hour on Saturday, I was asked "What should we eat to…read moreget rid of this hangover?" My response: RAMEN. Something hot, spicy but still comforting is a surefire way to soothe a sore head. Ramen Misoya had been on my hit list for some time, and as it's the closest ramen joint to our house, it was an easy choice under such painful circumstances. We went with the classic ramen and some pork gyoza to start. The gyoza was great! Interestingly presented and with that tangy, moreish flavour they so often have. Unfortunately our ramen was a bit of a miss. It had sliced tomato instead of egg and the pork belly was a bit too soft and sloppy for my taste (I suspect it had been sitting in the broth for some time and was just getting a bit soggy.) Regardless, it did still cure my hangover so it was a winner in that instance, however if awesome ramen is what you're after, there a better places to head.

Best Ramen I have had in Melbourne. Also best Agadashi Dofu. Superb. I don't know what they put in…read morethe broth but it is addictive. They always ask the chefs to be sure on dietary requirements too which I feel shows they are really caring with their customers.

I was a phene for pho in my university days - my housemate introduced me to my first bowl of…read moresteaming Vietnamese deliciousness at the tender age of 21. How I lived without it for all those years, I don't know. Thank gosh for friendship. Good Days is a hip new Vietnamese eatery in Brunswick that I wish existed in my neighbourhood. It's a cozy and welcoming reprieve from the bustle of the street, and a great mid-week dinner. I was catching up with an old friend, and we nabbed two bar seats which was a good life choice as you can watch the chefs prepare the food as you await your food coma. The menu is short and sweet featuring four Vietnamese classics (pho, rice paper rolls, chicken rice, and noodle salad) but with a point of difference. The impressive twist? Good Days is vegan-friendly and all the meat is ethically sourced - unheard of, I know! The free range pork is from McIver Farm Foods, the free range chicken is from Milawa Farms, the pasture raised organic beef is from Creighton Creek and Australian prawns are from North Queensland. Now for the real 'jump on your chair' moment - they have vegan pho! The aromatic vegetable broth (shiitake mushroom and kombu base) was exceptional, and the grilled and braised Asian mushrooms on top gave a 'meaty' vegetarian touch to the dish. My friend got the pork and prawn noodle salad with homemade rice paper rolls and we both agreed we could drink a gallon of the nuoc cham sauce it comes with. I have a weakness for rice paper rolls and highly recommend the mushroom and tofu vegan entree. The drinks menu features coconut water, Vietnamese iced coffee and jasmine tea. Speak to the staff if you're gluten-free and they will happily help you out. Good Days is an undersell - it's more like Great Nights and life-changing mushroom pho!

Disclaimer: I know Nam personally (the mastermind who created Good Days Brunswick). We went to…read moreVietnamese school together back in the "good old days" when you could get a solid Banh Mi for 2 bucks at lunchtime (sold out of an esky by a little VN granny). Long story short, Nam is a quiet achiever and nothing has changed. Continue to read my food review if you like. As I was visiting from outta town, I just had to skip my usual "benchmark dish" the Beef Pho and went straight to this mysterious Mushroom Pho. I must say I am converted. GDB use fresh succulent mushies. My fav is the innoki and the 2 slices of char grilled oyster mushroom cooked before me. The way it is beautifully presented reminded me of a scene from the 1985 Ramen movie "Tampopo." And just like in the movie, I caressed those 2 slices of oyster mushroom in that beautiful dark kombu broth and whispered "I shall meet you towards the end and eat you". One final note that sums up this dish is "delicate". I am not sure if pho from VN is delicate because of the portion size, the price or the way it is cooked. All I know is modern Aussie pho often lacks the subtlety of its motherland origins. In creating something unique, GDB is actually paying homage to an iconic dish. Pro tip: if you like the whole slow eating concept, I suggest you sit at the bar and kindly ask the chef to blanch your bean sprouts. This will help retain the temperature of your broth and you can savour every last drop, piping hot 'til you hit the spot. I also had the Saigon samurai beer which is ?locally brewed beer on tap. It is a light beer very similar to a 333 or Saigon bia (all it needs is some ice cubes and it's like being back in VN). Finally, I really wish someone else would create their version of this Mushroom Pho dish and battle Nam and his GDB team because then it would actually become something (just like in Japan you have different ramen based on different regions).