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Jessieon Google

3 months ago

Best ramen in Sydney but not as good as this one in Kyoto. But it was so yummy and I must always order lowest salt amount. So good with chilli oil. Miso ramen is not very good because it is too salty. Soy sauce pork is very good!

Annie Tanon Google

a month ago

I genuinely don't understand what all the hype is about. We arrived just after 5:30 pm and still had to stand outside in the cold for more than 20 minutes. The restaurant is extremely small, and the food took a long time to arrive. The food itself was only slightly above average at best. The rice ball was the biggest disappointment. It looked exactly as unappetising as it does in the photo and was bland and dry. It honestly tasted like it was made from leftover rice. Easily one of the worst rice balls I've had. I ordered the fish and pork ramen. While it was flavourful, it was overwhelmingly salty. I was also expecting the rich, creamy pork bone broth that makes a great ramen so satisfying, but it simply wasn't there. The karaage chicken was the best of the three dishes and the only item I'd order again. Overall, between the long wait, cramped space, slow service and underwhelming food, I won’t be coming back anytime soon.

Johnny Auon Google

6 months ago

The legendary Ryo’s Noodles in Sydney’s lower north shore. Been going to this classic ramen restaurant for over 15 years. This is the first time I have tried their Tsukemen. Hot tonkotsu dipping broth blended with bonito. A very generous helping of chewy noodles and thick char siu. Very delicious and satisfying on a warm summer’s day. Go early if you want to avoid the queue. And don’t forget their gyoza and chicken karaage as a side dish.

Angela Won Google

6 months ago

This ramen spot has been a fixture in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember—there’s always a queue outside, which has kept me curious (and admittedly deterred) for years. After nearly 35 years living in Sydney, I finally decided to give it a go. We arrived early at 5:30pm to beat the crowd, and sure enough, we were seated without a wait. The restaurant is tiny, with a traditional Japanese vibe. Tables for four are split down the middle with plastic partitions, creating a more intimate, two-person dining setup. We ordered two of the day’s special buns, two ramen bowls, one side dish, and two drinks—total came to around $85, which feels fair given Sydney’s current inflation. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. My ramen (salt-flavoured pork & chicken soup with mixed veggies, pork slices, and squid) had a thin broth that lacked the depth I usually associate with good ramen. I tend to prefer a thicker, richer soup, so maybe I just ordered the wrong one. My husband’s pork and fish broth had better flavour, but the noodles in both bowls reminded me of instant noodles—not what I expected. The buns were also underwhelming—the dough was thick and the filling sparse, so it felt like I was mostly eating plain bread. The karaage chicken, however, was tasty and crispy—definitely the highlight of the meal. Service was efficient, though the constant clearing of dishes the moment we paused made us feel a bit rushed. I understand space is tight, but it did affect the overall dining experience. All in all, I’m glad I finally tried it after all these years, but I don’t think I’ll be returning. The long queues might be a sign of popularity, but for me, the food didn’t quite justify the wait.

Joseph Tingon Google

3 months ago

Was recommended this by my wife's colleague and judging off the reviews and the queue outside, our hopes were high! That might have been the unfair reason but it didn't live up to the high hopes. It was decent ramen, for sure. The high review scores and recommendations just set the bar too high. It was full when we got there at around 11.35am on a Saturday so we were first in line. Waited about 10 minutes, which is reasonable. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen (my go-to ramen) fish and pork broth as that was something we've not had before. Tonkotsu was ok. Not good, not bad. Might be a tad salty but that's subjective to one's taste bud. Noodles were a bit more cooked than we enjoy. Fish and pork was something different. Wife enjoyed it more with the fish flavours adding a different layer to the usual tonkotsu. Noodles were done better for this, more chewy and not overcooked. Our two kids (under 10) enjoyed the meal regardless. Unlikely to come back soon as this is not in our neighbourhood but if we're in the neighbourhood and there wasn't a queue, we might come back to try out some of the other options. There was a "top 5 list" on the wall and we only ordered one of them (fish and pork) as we only saw it after ordering. Still couldnt order the others as they were spicy and our kids have not been trained up yet in the Way of the Capsaicin...