Slurrp...best ramen in Melbourne!…read more So, so happy to have finally gotten my ramen fix here at Hakata Gensuke. After hearing this is my brother's favorite ramen spot, I knew I had to come and partake. Located along the many rows of restaurants in Glenferrie, the interior is hip, new, and spacious. There was also seating aplenty. The menu is simple: featuring their signature items as well as a few ramen options including spicy and even non-pork based ramen. Love how you can customize the toppings of your ramen, how al dente you want your noodles cooked, and soup base options of either light or heavy. I had their signature Tonkotsu Ramen ($13) with an added egg ($2 extra). While the portion wasn't very big, it was definitely enough to fill me up. Presentation was very basic - nothing fancy - but taste-wise very satisfying. The broth tasted very light, not oily even when I opted to have the normal option. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the egg was heavenly - I dare say this was the best egg I've ever had in a bowl of ramen! The pork, however, was nothing to brag about - loved the thin slices, but it wasn't very tender. Service was excellent, friendly and accommodating. And I loved the variety of garnishes they have on each table - so addictive! The spicy pickles really add a ton of flavor when mixed in with the ramen. Definitely one of the best ramen experiences I've had and can't wait to try more from their menu.

Despite the $$$ overall I loved it! Second time back in 3 days! I was tempted to return same day…read morefor seconds after first visit already. The broth is really good! Tasty and not overpowered with salt! The egg still a bit runny inside. Perfect to bite into or mix with the thin ramen. was told I eat like a true nippon jin desu!! haha my reply was "nooooo! I just love your ramen"!! with half a mouthful of ramen.

Edo House is great if you are in the mood for a quick & tasty Japanese Lunch or snack…read more They serve Sushi of all kinds and have quite an extensive hot food menu. The great thing is that you don't have to wait too long either. Right now I can't resist Tamoyaki, so of course I had that and was not disappointed. The Chicken Terriyaki Bento box is great too and packed full of flavour. Too much flavour maybe? I was really pleased with Edo, it's no high end eatery but it does a great job in filling up your tummy!

I adore this place. Good food, good service, good prices, good set up. Lots of options. I can't…read moreturn down a bowl of udon myself and my fiancé loves the sushi and amazingly fresh sashimi. Been going several times a month now, even taking my friends! Cannot recommend highly enough. Always more than satisfied. A little gem!

Ramen is pretty pricey to places I've been into the city so perhaps better to get the set meal…read morewhich can be 3 tiny pieces of karaage chicken a drink and ramen for 23 I had the hells ramen which was egg noodles floating in chilli oil but what was supposed to be seafood chicken and pork broth. All I tasted was chilli oil. Lots of pieces of onion with barely any chicken mince. Disappointing in terms of contents but delicious flavours.

Having been here when this was under different owners, I was hopeful that the new name would bring…read morea much better bowl of ramen. The menu is creative and provides a good description of the dishes along with photos. There isn't a huge selection but enough to choose from shoyu, tonkatsu, miso or spicy broth along with non-ramen dishes. I went with the Ol' Skool Deluxe, shoyu base which comes with duck slices (very original), an egg, bamboo shoots and a slice of fish cake with green onions. They have a cool imprint on nori too, great for advertising. The broth was light but good, noodles did not taste freshly made but were ok. Duck slices were a bit thick and chewy. It was a decent bowl of ramen but could improve the flavour by providing toppings and seasoning on the table. They did provide a bonito pepper flake that added some flavour. Decor is simple aside from a creepy samurai perched on a stool. They could use a bit more in the bowl and in the shop to bring me back again.

Tokyo Tina is very much in line with its sister restaurants, Hannoi Hannah & Saigon Sally…read more It's loud, busy and bustling. Food is good not great in my opinion. There were now 'wows' from our table - which we had to wait about 40 minutes for. We waited (standed) at the bar area and had a few martini's, scallop sashimi & an open California roll. Admittedly we opted to wait for a table. We could of ate at the bar. At the table we had dips (eggplant miso, turnip wasabi, beetroot inevitability) served with an unusual side of chips to use to dip. Poached chicken salad and Duck Tataki which was nice. Look, I guess it comes down to what you're after in a dining venue. We would have liked to have at least been able to hear eachother when we spoke. We were pretty much yelling at eachother! We weren't blown away and probably will not go back in a hurry. I would say it would be a good place to enjoy a few cocktails and nibbles before heading out for a night on the town.

Really loved the food. Rainbow bowl was copious and delicious pan fried dory was excellent. . Sat…read moreoutside on the street. Good service would go again. Reasonable price insiders g how good the food was.

It was quiet during the normal lunchtime rush so I enjoyed an eclectic mix of music as I sat in a…read moredimly lit room. Probably the first thing I noticed after the casual and natural art decor was that Yoku Ono is staffed by all females. It was quite uplifting to see! Having heard about their ramen, I went with the spicy miso with pork belly. With only three to choose from, I hoped they knew what they were doing. They sure did! It was a beautiful presentation in the bowl, with heaps of toppings. Four thick slices of pork belly, half an egg, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and nori. Not to mention all the slightly thicker made noodles. I'm not generally a chicken broth fan but they did well to season it with black sesame oil. I will say there was absolutely no spice. I'm not sure if they just served me with the regular miso ramen in error. It was still a tasty meal! I would return to try the tan tan men or something else from the menu. They have an impressive sake list and bar seating along with upstairs seating for the busier times.

With a distinct lack of real ramen on this side of the city I was pleasantly surprised to discover…read moreYoku Ono. It's a welcoming restaurant with nice ambience. The chicken karaage was enjoyable and well presented. At around $17 the ramen was fine, not in the class of some of the popular ramen joints in the city. I found the broth lacking in the depth of flavour I crave for in a bowl of ramen. The noodles were not to my liking and did not taste hand made. I also found the pieces of pork mostly consisting of fat. If you need ramen on this side of the city, it's the only real choice, personally I'd prefer to frequent some of my favorite ramen businesses in the CBD.

Fun fact: I found this place on my handy dandy Yelp app!…read more Ambiance: One of the only real negatives this spot has is that it's pretty small. Don't come here with a large group or prepare to the disappointed. It's really popular as well, so expect a decent amount of people. I'd say come with 3 people max so you don't have to wait because my group just barely found some stools on the bar-table at the side. Customer Service: Positive! The lady who served us kept smiling and was very friendly. Additionally, I was expecting our food to come out pretty slow because of how crowded it was, but it came pretty fast. I would say 7 minutes approximately, which isn't a bad for a decent, filling meal. Food: Delicious and well-priced! You can get a large bowl of Shoyu Ramen for $10! Pretty good deal if you ask me. I'm also well impressed with their large portions - expect to be full and get the most value out of your meal. I had the Beef Curry, which came with Rice and a large Salad, all of which really hit the spot and comes highly recommended by yours truly! --- Perfect for a quick lunch/dinner. Nothing fancy, but still delicious, enjoyable, and good service to boot!

Sometimes you get what you pay for and this was one of those times. How excited I was when I first…read moresaw the prices, ranging from $9-11. And then it came in a giant bowl and I thought, here we go! My excitement tapered down after each bite of the tonkatsu ramen. While there were heaps of veggies, one large (albeit tender) pork slice, and half an egg, the amount of noodles were just average, along with the flavour. Pork broth was a bit bland, lacking any sort of pepper or garlic spice. The noodles were definitely not made in-house and when mixed with bean sprouts, actually took away from the serving size. Toppings were an interesting choice, definitely not your traditional Japanese ingredients. Cabbage and button mushrooms although there was plenty of green onion. Just not tasty enough to make a dent. I can see this place being popular in a small town with no other ramen shops, but in a city like Melbourne, it's best to pay a little more and stick with the better establishments if you want a fulfilling dish of ramen.

The menu is kept pretty simple - total of 4 ramen options for $16 per bowl ($15 for the tofu)…read more There were rice bowls and buns as well, but I figured I should go with ramen as per the restaurant's namesake. I loved the pork belly and wished there was more of it! Unfortunately this is where the love ends. The broth was completely lacklustre, and tasted like a whole lot of powered stock got dumped in water. Very one dimensional. Everything else, including the noodles, was so so. I guess my non-hipster palate just couldn't make heads or tails out of the flavours. Seating is also quite limited, so as soon as you put your chopsticks down, they place the bill on your table to say sayonara.

On the corner of Johnson and Smith Street is a bright neon sign that signifies the home of North…read moreside ramen. Shop Ramen is a small joint with one large communal table, and series of two seater slots along the wall. The hip hop and tunes and easy going atmosphere sets the tone, you are in for a night of Collingwood style shenanigans. Unfortunately for vegans there is only one main dish (vegetarian ramen) and mango and coconut shake. The famous vegetarian buns aren't vegan which is a disappointment considering the huge number of places in the CBD that can serve up vegan options with no problem. The vegetarian ramen is a hot bowl of creamy garlic broth, served with a healthy dose of greens and some seriously tasty mushrooms. Packed into the bowl are Shop Ramen's hand-made noodles, which were absolutely perfect. Throw in some sriracha sauce and some pepper and you have some of the tastiest noodles this side of the city. The service at Shop Ramen was fantastic, with servers quickly seating us and taking our orders. They actually stuffed up the order and only delivered one meal, but to their credit a second meal was delivered in under two minutes. So why three stars? The atmosphere feels "so North," sporting the cool vibe that plagues the streets of the area. And while the ramen was delicious, there was nothing here that absolutely blew me away. Don't get me wrong, I'll be coming back here for more tasty ramen, and you should too. This just isn't the best restaurants of the area.

This place is an extremely confusing From start to finish I…read morewas a bit complexed about what this place was trying to achieve Came here drawn by the nice aesthetic and vibes good mood lighting and big sign saying Veganism outside Sitting down we were given a menu with WAY too many menu items - this is usually a recipe for disaster but once again it was confusing in how it didn't disappoint but didn't really blow us away either ... The dishes we ordered were massive servings but while they were good in some areas like taste perhaps, it failed poorly in areas say how well the dish was put together. Eg the laksa was tasty but way too rich, the Udon was nice in balance but lacked flavour in the soup Super confusing Extensive drinks menu (very extensive) And a bit on the more expensive side but definitely portion sizings to match Very interesting and confusing :D

Updated review after eating there a second time. I was a bit overzealous the first time whilst in…read moregood company and enjoying a couple beers. This time I came in for lunch and was greeted with the same fast service. I tried their signature tonkatsu shio ramen, which was as described as a milky broth with a decent amount of toppings. However the broth could have had a bit more pork taste, not sure how long it is cooked to really draw out the flavour. I was a bit disappointed when enquiring about condiments commonly found on every table in a ramen shop, there was none (chilli oil, pepper, sesame seeds, etc.). They were going to charge $2 for chilli oil. What?! I accepted the togarashi red pepper instead for free. Thankfully the beer I ordered was up to par. Their selection of craft beer is quite uncommon for most ramen shops and is a definite draw here. I still feel it's a decent place for entrees and ramen, especially standing out amongst the long road of Vietnamese shops.

My favourite Japanese place. I've been here about 20 times and the food is consistently good. The…read moreservice is very very attentive (sometimes can be a bit much eg. Sip your water and someone has already filled it again) but lovely. We've never had a problem getting a table, it usually has a short busy spell at 7:30pm and is quite free either side. I always order the curry tofu don. Their tofu is exception, house made and silky and compliments the curry sauce perfectly. I especially love the fresh pickled ginger on the side. Nothing like the overly punchy ginger from the sushi shops. It's sweet and has bite! The yasai croquette and agadashi tofu are some of my fav entrées also. My partner swears by the ramen. He has had every one so far and can't go past the pork. I'm counting down until my next visit this week!

It's been a struggle to find decent ramen here in Melbourne, but luckily I stumbled upon this place…read morewhile shopping. Definitely warmed me up for the brisk afternoon. We first started with the beef carpaccio which was good, but not as thinly cut as you would find at most places. Still it was seared and seasoned well with an egg yolk dipping sauce. My cousin ordered the nabeyaki udon which seemed to be good to her liking. Not a salty broth like we've been experiencing at most places. She really enjoyed her tempura pieces as well. I ordered their house Men-Tei Ramen which was pretty good as well. I would want to try the tonkatsu ramen next time I'm around. Their egg was softly boiled to perfection and I was pretty satisfied. The chashu wasn't as seasoned as I hoped it would be, but it definitely hit the spot for us to continue the day of shopping. The service was really nice and were always so quick to refill my water which I really appreciated.

Excellent place for fresh Japanese food ! I have been there so many times and never been…read moredissatisfied. Panko Salmon is my favorite! This place is being more and more crowded, but you can still order food to go if no more seats are available ! Enjoy!

Great healthy and tasty option while I was in Melbourne. Cool decor if you like cats.read more