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Sydney's Best Ramen

By Best Restaurants
Published 11 August 2025

If you are an avid ramen enthusiast, get ready to embark on a delicious journey through Sydney’s Japanese culinary scene. The team at Best Restaurants is ready to give you the city’s best venues to enjoy the ultimate noodle soup experience. From steaming bowls of rich, savoury broth to perfectly cooked noodles and an array of toppings that will tantalise your taste buds, Sydney boasts a thriving ramen culture that's not to be missed. Whether you're a seasoned ramen connoisseur or a newcomer eager to explore this traditional Japanese dish, our handpicked selection of Sydney's best ramen restaurants is sure to whet your appetite.

The Best Ramen Restaurants in Sydney

  • Chaco Ramen Bondi

    11 O'Brien St, Bondi Beach
    Opened in 2014 in Darlinghurst, Chaco Ramen was born out of Keita Abe’s – of Sydney’s beloved Toko restaurant – passion for yakitori and ramen. Walk into either of two outposts, Bondi or Darlinghurst, and you’ll feel like you’re in Tokyo. Be sure to order a bowl of the Fat Soy, complete with Chashu pork, half egg, black fungus, nori, and shallots.
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  • Rising Sun Workshop

    1c Whateley Street, Newtown
    Housed in a community motorcycle workshop, Rising Sun Workshop serves three signature ramen. There’s The Monk, a vegetarian masterpiece made from a shiitake mushroom and sea kelp dashi with miso; The Light, which sees free-range chicken in a three-fish dashi spiced with smoked salt; and The Darkness, made from a traditional free-range chicken, pork, and smoked hock broth topped with roasted free-range pork belly. Take your pick!
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  • Torotoro Barangaroo

    Shop 2, 300 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney, Barangaroo

    Torotoro Ramen Bar melds Tokyo’s soul with Barangaroo charm. Exposed brick, soft timber tones and intimate lighting frame an open kitchen where bone-rich broth swirls and noodles dance. Slurp on the decadent Truffle ramen made with rich bonito and pork broth or sip a house-made yuzu & mikan soda - this place knows how to level-up your noodle fix to keep you craving more.

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  • Ramen Zundo

    Shop 10.30 World Square, 644 George Street, Sydney CBD
    The paper lanterns signal that you have arrived at Ramen Zundo, which has been turning out Tokyo-style ramen, including their signature tonkotsu broth – made over two days on high heat for eight hours – since 2012. Serving a mix of tonkotsu, soy and miso-based ramen at pace, you’ll never wait long for your soup to arrive.
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  • Gogyo

    52-54 Albion Street, Surry Hills
    With 80 seats, all usually taken, Gogyo has made a name for itself due to its intensely flavoured Kogashi-style charred ramen which sees the miso and shoyu base burnt to add depth and increase that all-important umami. Our faves? The signature Kogashi Miso; a chicken broth with a charred miso base, and the Tonkotsu Modern; a silky pork broth with pork belly chashu.
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  • Jugemu & Shimbashi

    246 Military Road, Neutral Bay
    Serving up soba noodles made fresh twice daily on the premises by chef and founder Masahika Tojo, while not ramen, this place is hard to go past for noodle soup lovers. The Kamo-nan soba is a must-have and the Duck Kamo-nan is a favourite with slices of juicy roasted duck.
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  • Ryo's Noodles

    125 Falcon Street, Crows Nest
    The line snaking down the street lets you know you have arrived at Ryo’s. Before every service keen ramen lovers line up at this institution on Sydney’s lower north shore. The chicken ramen is a top-notch option and the must-order sides include chicken karage, bamboo pickles, and extra serves of noodles if you just can’t get enough.
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  • Snacky Chans

    143 Parramatta Rd, Annandale
    Snacky Chans is a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar with a sushi train, yakitori grill, and bao kitchen. Located in a lively setting, it serves a range of dishes including Fried Chicken Bao Sliders, Wagyu Beef Bao Sliders, and Karaage Tofu Bao. The menu also features Japanese classics like Yuzu Kara-Age Chicken, Miso Glazed Eggplant, and Duck Pancakes. For ramen lovers, there’s Fried Chicken Ramen, Duck Ramen, and Enoki Mushroom Ramen. Pair your meal with Japanese whiskey, Australian craft beer, or a selection of wines. Snacky Chans offers a fun, casual dining experience with an interactive atmosphere.
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The Best Ramen in Sydney Awaits

From rich, slow-simmered tonkotsu broths to delicate shoyu creations topped with perfectly soft-boiled eggs, the ramen in Sydney is as diverse as it is delicious. Whether you’re seeking a cosy hole-in-the-wall spot or a buzzing inner-city gem, Best Restaurants guide to the best ramen in Sydney showcases bowls that deliver comfort, depth, and unforgettable flavour. Across the city, talented chefs are putting their own spin on this Japanese classic - the best hand-crafted noodles, locally sourced ingredients, and toppings that range from traditional to imaginative. No matter your style, slurp like nobody’s watching (the best ramen in Sydney tastes even better that way).

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