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Eon Google

2 months ago

A family run ramen shop that gives off vibes of being in Japan. It is located on the quieter end of Harris street and there is usually street parking in the evening. There are limited seats at this restaurant so make sure to book ahead. They do fish based ramen using a siphon. Ordered the bonito, niboshi and spicy niboshi ramen and each were very good and unsurprisingly packed with umami. The noodles were thin and well cooked as well. The karaage and gyoza were both very good and well flavoured. The warabi mochi was a nice finish to an excellent meal but make sure to order it at the beginning as it states on their menu if you want it. Shall return.

Morosophon Google

10 months ago

A good ramen bowl is simple - you just need to get three things right: the broth, the noodles, and the chashu. Umami Dojo really nails it and gives a near-perfect example of what ramen should be. We started with the kaki fry (oyster fry), which came out fresh and clean-tasting, and the wagyu gyoza, which were some of the best gyoza I’ve ever had - thin, crispy skin and packed with flavour. For the ramen, we tried both the sardine soup and the bonito soup. Both were solid, but we preferred the sardine broth for its depth. Either way, the bowls were beautifully balanced: the broth rich and layered, the noodles just right, and the chashu smoky, tender, and full of flavour. Will not hesitate to visit again. (We made a reservation via text, but it turned out to be pretty quiet on a Monday night.)

Jimmy “Blender Sushi Guy” Gunawanon Google

4 months ago

I have been to Umami Dojo a few times and their ramen is quite divine and clean soup very kombu. You are recommended to add extra Nori seaweed and also egg for a more complete experience. The ramen and soup feels very clean and warming. Usually I tried the number one in the menu. Today I tried also the sardine — I kind of wish the add some Japanese sardines on too of ramen. Love the restaurant house, and also the chef and staff smile. Make sure you book and come early.

Z Zon Google

a year ago

Indulged ramen experience on a hidden spot on Harris St with tons of flavour in the bowl. Arrived after 7pm on a weekday and waited for seat for around 30mins. There is a notice on the door to inform customers there will be a longer wait due to how they make and serve the ramen, and I can see there is only two staff working - chef and the waitress. We took a seat after and ordered kaki fry (deep fried oyster with crumbed), pork gyoza, Katsuo ramen and the winter special Kani (crab) miso. We had our entrees served quite quickly the ramen is another around 20mins. But I would say all our wait on the night worths it. The kaki fry is beautifully cooked with the crunchy coating and sweet, creamy oyster within. The gyoza is one of the best ones I had in Sydney - the shape is beautiful and the filling inside is nice and juicy. But even if you are quite hungry bu then, be careful when it’s just served, don’t risk putting the whole gyoza in your mouth since it’s quite hot inside :) The seasonal special kani miso is charging a rather premium price point in Sydney’s ramen market and honestly I was hesitated at first but I am not regretting at all. The broth is full of flavour from the ocean with all the umami from the ocean (kelp, fish and crab). The flavour has many different layers and profound complexity. The fried soft shell crab doesn’t taste like frozen product and the crab meat gives another shot of strong and unique kani punch. The Katsuo ramen is on the other end with a clear broth. With a lighter bodied broth, it’s silky smooth in your mouth and the flavour and tastes will unleash on your palate. It finishes with a subtle and elegant smokiness probably because of the syphoned dried bonito chips. Niboshi ramen also has a light body but is rich in flavour. It starts from fragrance of dried fish (in this case would be dried sardine), and ends with natural well rounded sweetness of white radish. Seasonal special miso ramen unveils another side of niboshi ramen broth. The savouriness brought by fermentation beautifully merged with dashi - a stronger punch of umami in this dojo. Recommended if you prefer a miso seasoned bowl of ramen. Special shoutout to their menma - it’s not typical ramen bamboo shoot that is usually tender and marinated or infused in soy sauce. The menma is fresh and crunchy and the flavour of shoyu is light and just right to go with their broth. This restaurant is a place for ramen and food lovers. All good foods need to be waited and the owner already told all his clients with multiple notice on the door and the menu. I do hope there will be more flexibility on the business hours, but I fully understand and respect the ramen and side dish they present to us. ご馳走様でした！

TarGoron Google

11 months ago

Place is cozy. Good light setting and rather quiet. Authentic Japanese ramen. I got the limited Carb Miso ramen. Broth is really good, rich and full of flavour. Reasonable choices of sake, got options for hot and cold. Staff is gentle and friendly. Highly recommend to have a try!