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Editor's note
Fitzroy's cult ramen bar — packed within 15 minutes of opening, most sessions, every day.
Shop Ramen's charred pork belly bowl leads the north, GOGYO brings kogashi miso from Tokyo, and Parco's lobster ramen is the wildcard discovery.
Shop Ramen's charred pork belly bowl leads the north, GOGYO brings kogashi miso from Tokyo, and Parco's lobster ramen is the wildcard discovery.
Fitzroy's cult ramen bar — packed within 15 minutes of opening, most sessions, every day.
Fitzroy ramen from an Ippudo co-founder, with charred kogashi broths and open counter seats.
Northcote's Japanese-run ramen bar where regulars have their order ready before they sit down.
Brunswick ramen bar famed for rich miso broth, sake pairings and a cosy Sydney Road courtyard.
Carlton's Lygon Street tonkotsu specialist, built around a 24-hour pork broth and a fiery God Fire ramen for heat-seekers.
Alphington's Japanese-inspired cafe pairing tonkotsu ramen and onigiri with quality coffee.
Preston's cult ramen den — house-made noodles, rich broth, Tan Tan Men and vegan bowls.
A buzzy Smith St ramen bar serving rich lobster, truffle and spicy coriander broths.
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track.