Food
From tsukemen to black tonkotsu, these are ten of our favourite porky (and vegan) bowls of ramen noodles around the city.
Ippudo QV
The Japanese ramen chain is now dishing up its lauded soup in the QV building.
Yoku Ono Ramen + Sake
This Prahran ramen joint is known for its rich and creamy slow-cooked broth.
Shujinko Russell Street
Giant bowls of ramen served well into the night.
Mensho Tokyo Ramen Melbourne
Thankfully, you'll no longer need to wait two hours in the cold when lining up for some of Melbourne's best ramen.
Hakata Gensuke Hawthorn
Head to this global ramen chain's Hawthorn store for its umami-heavy black tonkotsu.
Shop Ramen
Finally, Melbourne's very own shop dedicated exclusively to ramen.
Tamura Sake Bar
You'll find matcha IPAs, Japanese fried chicken and vinyl for sale at this Fitzroy bar.
Shyun Ramen Bar
The umami-rich and affordable ramen at this joint is worth the trek to Carnegie.
Mugen Ramen
Hidden down a CBD laneway, this shop specialises in 'dipping' ramen.
Neko Neko
Everyone ramen calm! Vegan ramen is here and its tastier than ever!
Gogyo Fitzroy
A Japanese diner in Fitzroy serving up burnt miso ramen, which is smoky, sweet and intense.
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