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

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If you want ramen this may be the place to go in Melbourne. The bowls are large and the broth delicious. 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. read more

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Arrived on a Sunday afternoon to try their original shujinko ramen, black ramen and crispy gyoza. The restaurant was relatively busy so we didn't have to wait for a table. Service was attentive and fast. Restaurant feels intimate and cozy. A solid 3.5/5 Gyoza: 7/10 looked nothing like the picture. Tender in the inside but tastes average. Outside wasn't tender Shujinko ramen: 6.5/10 Black ramen: 7/10 Ramen was good but not the best ramen I've had. My bf thought the shujinko ramen reminded him of instant Japanese ramen. Egg is custardy but tastes unseasoned. The pork tasted tender and smokey. We both preferred the black ramen to the shujinko ramen since it had additional depth of flavor but wasn't too impressed since it was more heavily spiced rather than had a deep rich broth. read more

Shujinko - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Shujinko truly is a hero. Ramen, because nothing's better on a rainy day. I heard this place was good, but oh my it was so much more than good. It was AMAZING. All of the ramens look amazing but I went with the signature Shujinko Ramen, Tonkotsu soup base (pork broth). Served with bok choy, spring onion, bean sprout, marinated egg and grilled pork belly. Every slurp was pure ecstasy. a bowl will run you about $14.50, worth every cent. It was creamy, full of garlic, and the noodles were perfect. Nice size portion as well. It's a shame I don't live in Melbourne because I would be back weekly. I also indulged in the signature Gyoza, pan-fried, crispy outside and juicy inside $8. These are not to be missed. They are served with a chili oil and these plump goodies are to die for. Highly recommend, cute ambiance, nice service, and the food is to die for. Ramen love with you Shujinko. read more

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I came across this Ramen street on one of my days off in Melbourne and decided to give it a try. As I entered, I felt like I was entering a Tokyo Ramen restaurant straight from Japan, which was awesome as it's one of my favorite cities in the world. The service was great. I ordered the spicy ramen which was pretty good. I would definitely love to come back and try one of their other Ramen as well. Ambience was great good vibes overall I'm definitely coming back and I do recommend this place if you're looking for some great Ramen at good price. read more

Husband is wildly in love with this place. We stumbled across this place on our way back to our hotel. He loves ramen (I'm not a huge fan but I had to let him choose a place) so in we went. It was getting a little late so no wait and it wasn't insanely busy, but still quite a few customers. We started with an order of edamame which was AWESOME. Hubs ordered pork ramen, and I ordered vegetable ramen. He devoured his ramen and some of mine (I couldn't finish it, serving is huge). He said it was very authentic. I thought the broth was a bit on the salty side for my taste but the edamame and drinks were stellar so five stars. He also had a Kirin beer and I ordered some cold sake which was really good. Atmosphere is different, fast Japanese techno music. Service is prompt and friendly. You can watch the chefs cooking food. A great place if you are craving some authentic ramen. read more

Shujinko - Pork ramen - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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I was craving ramen on a cold rainy day and looked on yelp for a recommendation. I found this place near the hotel where I was staying and decided to give it a try. The restaurant is small but cozy, it's like stepping into a ramen shop in Tokyo. The staffs were friendly and service was quick. The ramen broth was piping hot and the noodles delicious and the large portions are very filling. With ramen this good, I was surprised there wasn't a line out the door! read more

Having been a year since I was able to come here again and having a selection of dishes, I can honestly say it is deserving of five stars. Perfectly cooked noodles with a deliciously spicy broth, the Karakuchi ramen does not disappoint. They have also added an extra slice of pork and more noodles, so it is a filling meal. My companion had the Yaki ramen, a nice blend of sauce coating noodles with a blend of egg and other toppings. The chicken karaage was a bit chewy but complemented by the seaweed and green salad. This shop can be counted on anytime of day or night to get your ramen fix. Absolutely delicious! read more

Shujinko - Kikuchi ramen - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Rich, fattening, tasty ramen, huge kara age portions, fresh Kirin on draft, and they're open 24/7?!? That said, they're not innovative or exceptional, and while I'm not super familiar with Melbourne... the worldwide ramen scene is growing like crazy these days. Shujinko is solid but not enough to crack into the best, and to be honest, that's okay. read more

Shujinko - Spicy ramen. Wasn't spicy. - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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The sister and I really wanted to try some ramen while we were in town and we were looking up a few places and found this place opened 24 hours. We went and waited in line for about 20 minutes. They have their own waiting/seating area, which is nice. Service is friendly, but our ramen took awhile to get to us after we ordered. We waited another 30 minutes for our food. It was a full house and super busy. TAKOYAKI- japanese traditional octopus ball with dancing tuna flake on top The takoyaki was very light and soft. I liked that they didn't put a lot of the mayo on it. The tuna flakes added some saltiness to the dish and overall it was really good and not overly creamy. VEGETABLE RAMEN- variety vegetables and mushroom in soy based soup My sister ordered this and the broth was very light, but full of flavor. I really liked the smooth mushroom flavor that came through. It was a very good sweet earthy flavor. I would order this too. BLACK RAMEN- tonkotsu soup base (pork broth) with spicy sauce and special black powder (shellfish and fish mixture), basic vegetable toppings, and grilled pork belly I really like the tonkotsu broth. It wasn't heavy, but was light and very smooth. I like that it wasn't overly salty or fatty. The noodles were perfectly cooked and soft. It retained the flavors of the broth and went well with the pork belly, which was fatty and very flavorful and meaty. Overall, I am in love with this place. I will definitely visit again when I'm in town and I'm sure my sister will be down for another trip too. read more

Shujinko - vegetable ramen, takoyaki, and black ramen - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Fish and bacon ramen is something I DREAM about - this place should definitely open a restaurant in Sydney and other cities too! read more

Shujinko - Fish base with pork ramen, the BEST - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This is my first time eating here. I had the Shujinko ramen with pork broth, and I gotta say I like the soup base a lot! It's with the right amount of taste. Usually the flavor of Japanese ramen soup base can be a little too salty and strong for me (I always feel like I am food-high after having one). I've also tried their signature gyoza, which was okay, I think I had better ones in other restaurants. I would say overall their food is good but not exceptional. I do recommend this place, their portion is HUGE with reasonable price. (Trust me from the pictures the food doesn't look that big) read more

Shujinko - Shujinko Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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The husband and I had to try some ramen while visiting Melbourne (precovid). We got to sit at the bar where we could watch them make the food, which was fun! The ramen was very good and the gyoza were exceptional! I loved how crunchy they were. I'd definitely recommend! read more

Great ramen and open 24hrs a day, how could I not give this 5 stars. The staff is super friendly, the place has great character and the food is awesome. I love their signature Shukinko ramen, perfect comfort food for a cold day. The broth is not overly salty which I really like. You could eat this everyday without sending your blood pressure through the roof. Try the peeled tomatoes with light honey sauce, they are amazingly good. This is a great gem during the day, but having access to food this good after midnight is utterly awesome. read more

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24/7 Ramen in the CBD? Yes please! Being jetlagged as hell coming in from California, I was absolutely starving around 6 am the day after flying in. I'm not a big breakfast person, but I love me some ramen at literally any hour of the day. I was actually scoping out places for lunch, but when I saw this place was already open, I threw on some clothes and ran out the door. Very good decision! This ramen is delicious, with chewy noodles and delicious pork and toppings! I got the spicy version of the tonkatsu and it was perfectly hot - spicy without masking the other flavors. This will be a go-to spot whenever I'm back in Melbs! read more

Shujinko - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Great for vegetarians, and this is hard to say as vegetarian ramen can be hard to find. Miso ramen was great with chili flakes added- yum! Great deal for the ramen as well, very filling. Ingredients were fresh and service was fast! Loved it! read more

Shujinko - Vegetarian miso ramen without egg - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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This was simply fantastic ramen. The Shujinko ramen is the original recipe with tonkotsu pork broth. Comes with bok choy, chashu pork, half of a soft boiled egg, bean sprouts, and green onion. The broth tasted amazing and was well balanced. It was very flavorful, yet it wasn't too fatty. The soft boiled egg is marinated and cooked just right. The noodles are medium thick and have a nice chew. The pork slices were thin, but they were lightly charred which was nice. All in all, really good ramen. Highly recommended. read more

First time eating here and it was amazing. Ordered takowasabi and shujinko ramen. The tako was fresh and got the kick of spice from the wasabi. Decent portion to share for two people. When you first take a sip of the shujinko ramen...that's when you know the flavour is all there. It would say it's my one of favourite Japanese ramen to choose from in Melbourne. I would definitely go back again. Plus, it's 24/7. Big ++++ read more

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The food was fine, 3.5 stars, nothing special or memorable but not bad. Maybe it's because I'm from Los Angeles and we have amazing ramen there, but this was just average to me. I got the Shujinko spicy ramen with extra topping. My pet peeve -- the ramen was not served piping hot, just warm. I like my soup nice and hot so that it can warm me from the inside! read more

Shujinko - Inside shot from rear table - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Stopped here for breakfast. The service was attentive and the ramen was available very promptly. Overall an okay experience and nothing special about the place. Though the ramen hit the spot and was a great way to start the day. read more

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Delicious ramen noodles! Quick and fast service! The black ramen noodle was interesting but I didn't order it! The broth was yummy and matched nicely with my ramen! read more

Shujinko - Shinjuko ramen. Signature dish - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I've been planning the perfect night, and I think I may have just stumbled across the final piece of the puzzle... I walk in around 1am and am greeted by two eccentric japanese guys with fluro bandanas. They take my name, as it was full, with a short waiting list. I wait in sight of a few tables, each covered in steaming ramen, deep fried karage chicken and empty beer glasses. I get seated, order an ice cold Kirin on tap, which is served seemingly instantaneously and soon after order a ramen. It arrives, and upon tasting the soup it's as if I've tapped into some different frequency; an adrenalined, exhilarating perspective of reality shared with everyone else sitting at the tables. The fast, japanese, anime'esq music seems to be quickly rising in both tempo and pitch. I notice the eyes of the people around me to be widening and pulsating with each taste. The steam seems to intensify with each movement of the noodles, filling the room. But then I think, what is there gain from all of this? What is this place? It's almost some sort of hack, some sort of cracked code made right. It's the perfect piece. This night I've built up, a perfect night, could be finished. I begin to fantisize; we head to bars, clubs, and when the night hits that plateau at around 2am- the breaking point of going to the next bar or heading home, we stumble in here, trashed, order a ramen and a round of Kirin's as some sort of booster, some sort sick, desperate elixir. You walk out of this place and there's something different about the city. The neon lights suddenly... seem like home, the hostile people passing you in the street now appear to be less intimidating, and you start to imagine- maybe we're all one. The prospects of the perfect night seem to be in sight and you can head off to the next bar confident in gaining whatever you may be looking for. read more

Food: Shujinko has to be one of the best ramen places in Melbourne! The Shujinko ramen was delicious. Huge, filling portions, it's just like a hug in a bowl! The broth is so tasty and the balance of ingredients worked so well. Atmosphere/service: I love it's cosy atmosphere and really friendly service. It can get a bit crowded when it's very busy, it's a small restaurant and tables are fairly close together, but it always has a lively feel and staff make an effort to be attentive and helpful even at peak times. Would I recommend it: Absolutely! The highlight of my ramen journey so far! Probably not the best option for date night, but for a cheap, quick and filling eat, it's the place to go! The fact it's open 24 hours is another cheeky little bonus! read more

Picked up via the Concrete Playground this little 'straight out of Tokyo' institution is absolutely worth the experience. Luckily we did not have a line to wait in, but now knowing what we do about the food and the friendly staff I'd happily wait in a line. Open 24/7 this is an excellent example of quality Japanese food. A must visit. read more

My favourite go to for some soul quenching ramen. Great stuff for everyone on the menu. If you're not used to it, it'll be a wait but so so worth it. read more

My husband and I were advised by a friend that Shujinko had some pretty good Ramen, so we decided to check it out for Sunday lunch. We were told to go early as there was always a massive line. The restaurant was not as busy as what we were told it would be - there was a 10 minute wait to be seated. As soon as we sat down, we waited about 15 mins for someone to take our order. Mind you, the menu wasn't that big. There was limited appetizers which we were very disappointed about as we were expecting there to be some Kaarage (there wasn't). We ordered the Gyoza and Shujinko Ramen. The Gyoza was delicious. It was very fresh and we could not fault it... Then came the Ramen. The Ramen serving was disappointing - there was more noodles than broth and toppings. The toppings consisted of one piece of thinly sliced pork, half an egg and one stem of bok Choy (or what looked like bok Choy). The ramen broth (in my opinion) was very salty - not sure if it was due to MSG. It was so salty my husband and I could not finish our dish. I had a massive headache afterwards from it too. All in all I was very disappointed. So much so that we will not be returning. read more

It was a quick stop here on a Saturday night after a comedy show. The place was packed. We had to wait for about 15 minutes for a table of 5. The menu is fairly standard for a Ramen bar. Ramen wise, the 3 that ordered it were too busy shoving food in their mouths to talk the entire time. That rates well. My partner in crime and I had edamame and Gyoza, which was what I expected. The Gyoza was served with a nifty chilli oil that kindly pointed out the cracked lips that I wasn't aware of before the meal. Service wise - umm, yeah I wouldn't expect much. I was still eating and my edamame all of a sudden was taken away from me. So lesson kids, eat quick and get out, so the next table gets in. Overall, food good, price point good, service bleh. Two out of three ain't bad. read more

Great! Very busy, with really rich foods. A few odd things in the Sushi family, which us fun. Prices are good and the daggy anime music and deco is really cool. read more

Went there for a warm lunch on a rainy and cold day in Melbourne. Friendly staff and quick service. Ramen was great and had the side order of gyoza. Would recommend​ for if looking for a fast simple and delicious meal on a cold day. read more

Nice all night ramen shop with quite good ramen . The tako yaki and kaaragge is best. There's usually a wait but not much as the service is efficient read more

Very disappointed I came to this restaurant with high expectation cuz some of my friend's friend are willing to drive one hour to get here and eat ramen. So I was thinking maybe I can taste really good ramen in here. I ordered Shujinko Ramen, and they gave me this----- a very big bowl( probably the biggest bowl I've ever seen) with some little tiny ramen! What is it? Kids meal? Even I got gastricism ,can only 1/2 normal meal ,still can't eat full. It costs me $12.8 and believe me, it worth only $2.18. read more

Shujinko - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

My go-to place for late night ramen. Conveniently located, and prices are really reasonable too! read more

Great place for late night ramen but be prepared to wait in line, took us 20 mins to get a table for two but well worth the wait. Ordered the number 1 which hit the spot - hearty soup with chewy fresh noodles. A little sparse on the roast pork but it was still absolutely delicious. The gyoza was prepared very well and arrived very quickly. Seating is a little cramped but staff are very friendly and the food is great. read more

I loved the ramen, and i ESPECIALLY loved the pork it came with. Best ramen pork I've ever had. That's all!