I’ve been to numerous Ramen shops during my stay in Sydney, but I never discovered this ‘hidden gem’ Ramen shop until around 2 years ago or so, quite some time after my arrival; called Ryo’s Noodle. It’s located in quite a secluded area near where I live. Given that it’s a pretty small shop, it’s doing damn well! I heard rumors that they imported the ingredients straight from its main branch in Tokyo, and it’s a rare occasion for people not to line up in front of the main door during dinner/lunch time. I personally never visited the shop during lunch time, but I have several times for dinner. And as rumored, people always line up at the front door, (im)patiently waiting for their turn to slurp their well-known Ramens, often the famous no. 3 dish, Tonkotsu Ramen!

People still lined up even though it’s freezing outside. And no one in front of the Thai resto. ^^ But their dish is pretty good too, went there couple of times.

Wall full of choices. Yummy…

They also have rows of authentic Japanese canned drinks sold for A$2.50 each, around ¥185. I think Calpis tastes like Pocari Sweat, only better don’t you think?

Another famous Ramen-ya in Sydney is called Ichiban Boshi. They used to open one in Bondi, but it closed down for relocation (I don’t know where to), and the main branch is just in front of Kinokuniya in city. But if you want a more traditional Ramen place, Ryo’s Noodle in Crows Nest is the place to go to!