Ryo's Noodles

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14 Sep 2022
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Ramen here certainly is great but I'm not sure whether it is worth wating 30 minutes just for a seat.

verified email - 22 Jul 2017
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3.0
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4.0
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4.0

Good ramen at decent prices. There is always a queue, and they don't take bookings so avoid peak hours. Broths are flavoursome and can be toned down if you want it less salty (just let the wait staff know when you order). The Pork Rice Ball is yummy - good for quick meal if you are in a hurry. Gyoza, Karaage Chicken are a favourite in that joint as well.
Small place, so prams are not recommended. More than likely if it is peak hours, one would have to share a table.

Approximate cost: $15

verified email - 16 Jun 2017
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Highly recommended. Absolutely love it.
I everytime go to the shop to eat asian food. they have nice food.
why don't you go to the shop to eat nice food?

Approximate cost: $30

verified email - 23 Aug 2015
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Ryo's has delicious ramen at fantastic prices.
Keep in mind there are usually lines and they don't take bookings, but it's worth the wait!

Approximate cost: $15

verified email - 20 Aug 2015
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

The ramen at Ryo's Noodles is not bad, I just found their ramen broth kind of oily and I'm not a huge fan of oily broth. The flavours however are quite nice.

verified email - 07 Jul 2015
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4.0
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4.0

Really good Japanese place in Sydney. The food was really good and mouth watering. The broth, noodles everything which I have ordered was good. The price is also okay.

verified email - 14 Jun 2014
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0

One of the better ramen places in Sydney, though it's a little out of the way and is always packed. Service is quick and friendly, though it's not someplace for a long meal and conversation. Try to arrive before 6pm, otherwise you might be queuing outside for a fair while.

verified email - 24 Oct 2013
Service Rating
3.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
3.0

The pros:

They have a wide variety of ramen choices. Be sure to try those on the "secret" menu as well (written on the walls in Japanese) - the ramen with fish-based broth is one of my favourites. Another recommendation would be the "special" ramen, which has a broth-base of both chicken and pork. General food quality is good, and prices are pretty much what you'd expect from a ramen store, nothing's too pricey or cheap.

The cons:

The restaurant is rather small and it can get a little cramped especially during peak hours. You might find yourself sharing a small table with strangers a little more often than you would like. And be prepared to queue for a good 20-30 minutes on average - at times close to a dumpster which might just kill your appetite.

Overall, definitely a must-try for ramen lovers.

Velvethearts 25 Oct 2013

Yum!! Love noodles and ramen , will give this place a try! Thanks for the recommendation!

verified email - 28 Aug 2013
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3.0
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3.0
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3.0

The only thing I like about this restaurant is the fried chicken. I have tried other meals but as a turn outs it was alot of dissapointment. The Ramen was very salty the last time I had. Service is quite good and quick. I would not complaint about the price here cause is reasonable cheap. I would definitely come back for the fried chicken cause is taste so amazing and melted in your mouth.

verified email - 22 Aug 2013
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

Last saturday I went to this shop and have to wait for 45 minutes. Taste is amazing delicious but the extra noodles so expensive. I hope they can make bigger the restaurant so we can get the table faster.

Approximate cost: $13

verified email - 22 May 2013
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3.0
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5.0
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4.0

Delicious and reliable ramen! Keep it nice and light with the chicken based broths or go meaner with the tonkotsu (pork base). If you feel like a flavour punch, ask for the one I get most often, the "special", which is a mixture of the pork and chicken broth with a load of garlic flavour and a hint of spiciness. Note, this is different to the other special which seems to have settle on as the fish and pork soup (you will find this on one of the pin up signs on the walls of the restaurant - close to the tv). Do also try the karage or soft shell crab (to share with your ramen), the crab is excellent value. If ramen isn't your thing they also offer Japanese curries, but hey its a ramen house. Since it is winter I also recommend the miso bolognaise ramen, sounds a bit strange but go for it - it is delicious! oh, make sure you go early so you won't be disappointed, on busy (usually) days they will have a cut off point where you will be advised that you will not be able to line up (the earliest I've experienced this was at 745). If you get rejected, try the thai place next door, that place is great too! =)

Approximate cost: $13+

verified email - 02 Feb 2013
Service Rating
3.0
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3.0
Value Rating
3.0

Went to Ryotei for lunch as my mum and I felt like having ramen. They always have a queue outside the shop everytime we passed by no matter summer or winter. Little cosy shop without air-con so it can get abit stuffy and hot. I always order the shiyo ramen which has abit of everything. We also ordered gyoza and onigiri as well. The size of the bowl of ramen is just right, not too small but is filling. The place is quite clean and the prices for the items on the menu is reasonable. If they don't have a table for you, you might need to sit together with the other customers on the same table sometimes which can abit crowded.

Approximate cost: $14

JM2015 02 Feb 2013

I will add this to my growing list of restaurants that I want to try out! Thanks

verified email - 10 Dec 2012
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3.0
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3.0
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5.0

pretty good noodles, but i think its a bit overhyped. if i hadnt had such high expectations (and had to queue for so long) i probably would have rated it higher. but it is good for traditional homey japanese noodles

29 Nov 2012
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

My favorite Ramen. This restaurant provide very delicious Ramen. I believe the secret for their noodle is soup. I can always feel their good service and price.

17 Nov 2012
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3.0
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3.0
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4.0

The food was nice, so was the service. Although this shop was really small and I had to sit on a table with random people that I did not know. I also had to wait a while, but the price was good.

verified email - 05 Nov 2012
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3.0
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5.0

It was really nice, the ramen was great; it tasted wonderful.But the shop was really small and i had to sit with some people i didnt know and had to wait 30mins.

Approximate cost: $12

verified email - 11 Oct 2012
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

This is one of my favourite ramen place in Sydney. A thing that does deter me is due to the size of the shop (which is tiny), the wait is long and you have to share tables with strangers in a crowded space so definitely go early! The soup is lovely (my favourite is #4, #11) but a bit on the salty side. The shop doesn't open on Wednesdays either so must watch out if you do visit. There's limited rice balls available every day but it's not something spectacular so I wouldn't sweat it. But overall, a good homey ramen restaurant.

verified email - 16 Jul 2012
Service Rating
3.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

After reading some of the reviews we decided to dine here. Thanks for previous head ups, we rocked up real early avoided queues.

Ramens looked good presentation wise, nothing too fancy but still looked authentic. Ramen noodle was cooked just right, but then again we rocked up early, I'd go again at a busier time to see how their ramen fares during busy hours.

I usually go for the miso based ramen but did try the soy base like somebody recommended. Soup could have been served a bit hotter, it's something I look for esp during winter.

Didn't notice anything special with their service.

Now I sat there thinking whether I should be giving 3 or 4 stars for their value, because their ramen are slightly cheaper than certain other shop/shops located near where I live, but I couldn't find anything to write home about. (not saying their ramen aren't great, it's just there are so many ramen places nowadays)

Perhaps I should try miso based ramen next time, I thought I would try something new, and may be that had an impact. I would try this place again for sure.

verified email - 16 Jul 2012
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3.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

Authentic ramen but not really one of the best in Sydney to me, maybe it's a bit too salty for my liking and the stock isn't thick enough. Service is minimal as expected but the food comes really fast. Love their chicken karaage though with generous dollop of jap mayo. There's always a long queue outside but people eat and go so the wait isn't too long.
Wouldn't go out of my way just to try the ramen but won't mind for a quick winter meal when I'm around North Sydney.

Approximate cost: $12

verified email - 06 Jul 2011
Service Rating
3.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

This place is incredible good. I'd still rate this above many ramen stores I've tried in Japan. The queue is definitely long and there are very limited seats, from memory only 24 seats, but it's not the kind of place you sit and chat for hours. If it's your first time, definitely get number 2, the soy flavoured pork stock ramen. I always opt for extra soy eggs, the yolk is still gooey.
Beware, they are usually closed on Wednesdays.

verified email - 28 Apr 2011
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3.0
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5.0
Value Rating
3.0

The noodles are the best you can get in Sydney but unfortunately, the queue is always really long and the customer service isn't that great. There was also a cockcroach on the table last time.

Approximate cost: $14

07 Oct 2010
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

One of the most authentic ramens! The cafe itself resembles much of a typical japanese noodle shop in japan. But bare in mind, there is quite a queue.

Approximate cost: $10.50

verified email - 05 Jul 2010
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3.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

One of the best ramen I've had in this city and is comparable to those in Tokyo. Go for one of the top 5 ramens listen on the blackboard and you won't be disappointed. The soup base is so tasty I usually get a 2nd serve of ramen to dip in it again. Just allow time to stand in the queue outside

verified email - 15 Jun 2010
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
5.0

After hearing how Ryo's Noodles was the best ramen restaurant in Sydney, I had to give it a try. Unfortunately the restaurant is rather small so there was a queue and I and my family had to wait out in the cold - not appealing. The noodles were certainly very nice, not impressive but definitely great value and very affordable.

verified email - 20 Jul 2009
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5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

too good! my best place ever for a japanese ramen!!!! love their cold-dipping noodle and hot spicy ramen.
would be better if their opening hours is longer though. and for them to open on wednesdays.

Approximate cost: $11

verified email - 09 Jul 2009
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Easily one of the best ramen restaurants in Sydney with the amazing broth to go with the ramen. Cheap soft shell crabs and onigiri to round out the meal. Unfortunately due to its popularity there's always a queue.

Approximate cost: $11

verified email - 29 Jun 2008
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

If you love Japanese ramen and you can't afford to jump on a plane and head to Japan then head straight to Ryo's Noodles and you won't be disappoint. After spending many years in Japan I really miss well made noodles and soup. I challenge anyone to find a better place (quality and value) in Australia. I make a special effort to visit this place every time I'm in Sydney. Great choice of different flavours and dishes. If you don't see your favourite on the menu, ask nicely and they may be able to make it. Ask about the noodle eating competition if you are game.

Approximate cost: $12