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Melbourne's OG queue-worthy ramen — rich tonkotsu broth with noodle hardness and spice on your terms.
From Hakata Gensuke's 24-hour tonkotsu to Snow Monkey's rock lobster broth and Sara Craft's clam shoyu, Melbourne CBD's ramen scene rivals Tokyo.
From Hakata Gensuke's 24-hour tonkotsu to Snow Monkey's rock lobster broth and Sara Craft's clam shoyu, Melbourne CBD's ramen scene rivals Tokyo.
Melbourne's OG queue-worthy ramen — rich tonkotsu broth with noodle hardness and spice on your terms.
Arcade-hidden ramen institution on Bourke St — free extra noodles, walk-ins only, closest thing to Tokyo in the CBD.
CBD ramen shop whose Australian lobster bisque broth divides opinion and draws a devoted crowd.
Melbourne CBD ramen stalwart open till 1am — the Volcano ramen and black garlic broth keep regulars coming back.
Basement ramen specialist on Russell St — rich Fukuoka tonkotsu with extensive customisation and handmade mochi.
Budget Japanese at Melbourne Central — tonkotsu ramen and sushi rolls that fuel a shopping centre lunch run.
CBD craft ramen where dry-aged wavy noodles meet clam shoyu and yuzu duck broth.
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.