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Fitzroy's cult ramen spot — full within 15 minutes of opening every single session
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 spot — full within 15 minutes of opening every single session
Premium Fitzroy ramen from Ippudo's founder — the charred kogashi broth and baby octopus karaage make it Melbourne's best bowl.
Northcote's warmly lit ramen bar with Japanese-run credibility and a loyal neighbourhood following.
Brunswick's soul-warming ramen and sake bar — named Best Ramen in Melbourne 2025, miso broth that converts non-believers.
Carlton's dedicated tonkotsu ramen chain where a 24-hour pork broth and the God Fire bowl keep regulars coming back.
Alphington's Japanese-inspired cafe serving ramen, poke bowls and quality coffee all day.
The north's cult ramen stop — Australian-Japanese bowls and house-made noodles in a cosy walk-in den.
A cosy Smith St ramen bar with bold, distinctive broths and standout lobster and truffle bowls.
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.