Name: Ippudo
Address: Melbourne Central 300 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, au
Rating: 3.8

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Katherine C

Google a month ago

2.0

The food is ok to decent, the bowls for the sides are very unbalanced and easily tipped over, the price is high, and the dining area is FREEZING. It's like they have the air conditioning on max air and lowest temperature, which is... Not enjoyable in Autumn. The seats aren't very comfortable, and you just feel rushed by the regimented cadence of the staff projecting at you.

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Pretzelpanda

Google 3 weeks ago

5.0

One of the best tonkotsu broths I have had in Melbourne. Also love that they have Asahi black on tap here! The few times I have been here service has always been good. If you come during peak dinner times (especially weekends) be prepared to wait in the queue.

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Thomas Lim

Google 2 months ago

4.0

Came here for lunch on a Thursday and it was pretty busy. Food was pretty good, got the spicy ramen and it was a good level of spice. Only downside was that the table was really small so me and my party felt really squashed. Service was good

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Melbfoodie_mark

Zomato 2 months ago

3.0

Insta: melbfoodie_mark YT: MelbFoodieMark - Heard good things about this place but absolutely disappointing. Service was slow and unattentive (+30 minutes to get 3 exact same ramen?) & ramen tasted awful. Tori TanTanMen - Worst ramen I've ever had. Broth had no depth and raw onion, tomato, coriander salsa tasted awful together.. Chasu was slightly over-cooked and had no texture. Just imagine a crappy taco-flavoured ramen... argh! They should take it off the menu - don't ever get this one.

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Jennifer

Zomato 2 months ago

5.0

The ramen is always amazing; reminds me of Ippudo in Japan!

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Munching With Mel

Zomato 2 months ago

4.0

Rating: 4 Food: 4.5 Value: 4 Ambience: 5 Landing several franchises in Australia, IPUDDO has a selective range of ramen and sides made with care in their quality produce. I am a foodie with an eye for cheap eats, hence the value for their menu can make me hesitate. Nonetheless, the distinct memory of their flavours will continue to keep me up at night until I am able to run back to this gem once lockdown is eased. Seating can be hard to grab during dinner times. In addition, there are no bookings so you gotta be lucky to avoid waiting. To be honest, it’s all worth the wait. Its modern yet calm atmosphere and warm colours of timber gets you travelling back to Japan. Staff are friendly which mirrors the authentic service you would see in Japan. We ordered a plate of pork buns and seared salmon aburi, plus a ramen for each of us. I ordered the classic tonkotsu ramen and every slurp had a satisfying buzz. It wasn’t too heavy on the mouth and the flavours were perfectly balanced. The pork, however, was so fatty and juicy I wish there was more. The ramen noodles, were pretty average, which was the only downslide. Pork buns were amazing, as they know how to care for their meats, and the fluffiness of the milk buns just worked so well together to give it that perfect balance of porkiness and sweetness. If I had to return, it would have to be for the seared salmon sushi with the cream cheese on top which I could not get enough of. The seared salmon could still melt on the tongue given the slightly crispy texture from searing the salmon. It was so light yet popping with flavours and textures. Overall, the balance of flavours is something worth coming back for. I miss you Ippudo!

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Angel Khong

Google 3 months ago

4.0

Ippudo was a Japanese restaurant located at Q.V., specialising at ramens. I loved the ambiance; dimly lit, modern, wooden themed. The ramen was still not comparable to that of Hakata, but everything else was simply amazing; pork bun, salmon sushi roll, gohan, even their Nutella choc pot dessert! The line could be pretty long but it was definitely worth it.

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Hailee Signoma

Zomato 3 months ago

4.0

love the food and service at this place, however didnt like waiting outside in the cold probally offer free hot beverage or outdoor heaters. I cant wait to come back

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Valentina Angeloni

Google 4 months ago

4.0

We had a great meal!!! The chashu Ramen was flavourful and delicious!!! Great choice of wines (try the yuzo one... It's so good). The staff was very friendly and helped me to choose the right noodles for my ramen. Thank you 😊

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Austin

Google 5 months ago

4.0

The service was nice where staff were warm and friendly. Seems like the place was understaff as we had to wait a while to have our orders taken. When serving us they remembered who ordered what dish which was great. The dishes we had were nourishing and revitalising. Would recommend if you’re not sure where to eat in Melbourne CBD.

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P. Bills

Google 5 months ago

3.0

Quality has drastically dropped over the years. Apparently Akamaru Shinaji receipe has changed to slightly spicy (which wasn't spicy previously) without letting people know. I am intolerant to spicy food, hence could taste the difference. The waiter was not very friendly and was quite arrogant. Gave three stars as the saving grace was the owner being polite and acknowledged this issue before we left the restaurant.

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Sej

Zomato 5 months ago

4.0

I really like the atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff were very attentive and made the experience nice. The food was very very nice. Would highly recommend it.

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Matt Turner

Google 6 months ago

5.0

I went here for lunch with my wife, it was simply awesome. The broth was amazing, pork melt in your mouth, was unbeivable, top it off with a tap poured Asahi Super Dry and you have the best combination. Let me just say, the bowl was completely emptied/cleaned, i was not leaving a single thing in the bowl it was that good.

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Crazzzy

Zomato 6 months ago

3.0

Ate a lit in Japan, and they are good! This time last me try in Melbourne. Same as Japan, can choose the noodles hardness, price is between AUD15~17, normal price, however, the soup is way too salty.

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Vi Tran

Zomato 6 months ago

3.0

Tasty but average. Great to try once but wouldn’t come back again as there are other ramen places in the cities that are better.

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Eth Y

Zomato 6 months ago

1.0

I was asked to take away my meal and leave the restaurant because not everyone in the group order one meal. WTF ARE YOU SERIOUS? Do you actually think you are the one Ramen shop in whole Sydney ?! HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED

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ARMANEATS

Zomato 7 months ago

4.0

Ippudo was very good overall! I liked the ambience and design of the restaurant as it felt very peaceful. I also think that the taste and presentation of the food was quite nice too. I’ll definitely be coming back here again!

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Iryna Sakhatovska

Zomato 7 months ago

4.0

Came once, had some delicious ramen and an entree of salmon rolls - the salmon absolutely melts in your mouth. Wanting to come back again!

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Stephanie You

Zomato 7 months ago

2.0

I ordered the akamaru ramen, they used a different kind of noodle. It was white and really soft (almost like Chinese rice noodle). I'm not sure if they ran out of noodles because I popped in towards their closing time. It was a bit disappointing since the other two times I visited, my experience was great. Other than that, the takoyaki was great.

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Nat Nat

Zomato 8 months ago

3.0

We ordered two different ramens, the broth are rich and tasty but way too salty. Great service and friendly staff.

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Iris

Zomato 9 months ago

3.0

The noodles were overcooked even if I chose the "hard" level. Compared to the taste I had in Japan this was just okay, not too impressed.

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Fatboi Food Blog

Zomato 9 months ago

5.0

OMG! First time trying @ippudo.au it was a really great experience. I had the - Akamaru Tamago with flavored egg / special ippudo tonkotsu broth & pork belly. This is the first time I gave 10/10 for a restaurant because the service was great & the food was delicious & authentic. #knowramenknowlife

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Nelson P

Zomato 10 months ago

2.0

We were excited to dine in here after trying a few their outlets in different countries. There were 6 of us arriving on a Sunday noon time with not a soul in the restaurant but was told to wait outside for 5 minutes. We didn’t like their tonkotsu broth, in fact they did not meet the standard of Ippudo. Overall service was good except one of the male waiter probably the floor manager was very unfriendly. This place could be a little overrated. There are rooms to improve. Good luck.

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The Superscript Diner

Zomato 10 months ago

3.0

❤️Shiromaru Motoaji ($15); Kaedama ($1) 👥 Sharing is common with the side dishes 👍 Friendly and professional[1] staff; beautiful interior design; good bite with “medium” cooked noodles; generous serving size for extra noodles; flavourful broth 👎 Prices slightly higher than its competition[2], charging even higher for the premium noodle dishes 🕓 Moderately busy at 11.30 AM, Saturday morning ✏️ [1] We witness a dissatisfied customer on the policy regarding take-away orders and the staff handled it very well [2] At a similar price, the competitors would add a pork belly instead of pork loin; “special combination $9” doesn’t offer good value for money

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Cafehoppingkids

Zomato 10 months ago

4.0

Akamaru Shinaji ($16) ⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️ 🍴Haven’t had #ippudo in awhile and it’s still the same rich broth and tasty standards that I remember although the broth does get a bit too salty towards the end. The noodle texture can be chosen from soft-hard. The #akamarushinaji was the original tonkotsu broth enhanced with miso and garlic which I feel made it more layered and flavourful than just the usual pork broth. The char siu was perfectly tender and cooked and because of it’s more fatty nature, was soft and melt-in-the-mouth kind, although I personality prefer a less fatty piece of meat. 📍@ippudo.au, QV Shopping Centre, 18/300 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Australia #cafehoppingxramen #cafehoppingkidsmelbourne

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Jeremy Wat

Zomato 10 months ago

4.0

Yummy ramen and sushi. However, it is quite pricey for the size of ramen and sushi you get, and there is often a wait at peak times.

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John Customer

Zomato 10 months ago

5.0

Great food. Great venue. Child friendly. Highly recommended! Been there many times with great service. Mostly during the day though, but im sure at night they would provide good service given the layout

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Sasuke Hiroya

Zomato 11 months ago

5.0

I like the non ramen items more !! Will come again next week or when I have spare time !!! I recommend not coming during miday as it is peak time , it is better to come before 12 or after 2pm

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Bayley Wilkinson

Zomato 11 months ago

5.0

Love the non pork ramen (veg and chicken broth ), ambience is nice very modern . Will go again for lunch when. I am free. Avoid 12.30 _1.30pm as this is peak time

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Looster_Foodie

Zomato 11 months ago

3.0

Tried Ippudo when they had their anniversary ramen for $10. So I ordered that dish to try. It was not bad. I liked the fact that we could specify how we liked the noodles cooked - firm, medium, soft. I was expecting to be super thirsty after the meal but was pleasantly surprised i was not. The broth was not overly salty, so that was a plus. Would have liked a larger serving portion though.

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Sharon Jong

Zomato 11 months ago

4.0

I'd brag about their wagyu beef bowl alllllll day. I know this is a ramen store but look, they serve really high standard wagyu bowl alright. During my first visit, I had their ramem, which was good, as it wasn't as salty as all the other ramen places. However, during my visit this time, I planned to try out something so I got this wagyu beef rice bowl. Oh boy, I couldn't have enough!! The beef was super tender, the egg made everything mixed so well together, the taste was savoury and delicious. Even thinking of it is making me drool now. I'd def go back for their rice bowl!

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Jamie Le

Zomato 11 months ago

1.0

Food took a really long time to go out. Other tables who came after us left. We advised the manager on duty who didn’t care or apologise. Service was horrible.

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Teresa Tamika

Zomato 11 months ago

5.0

Their seared salmon sushi roll is exquisite! The ramen is also one of the finest ramen in Melbourne.

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Farzad Rahman

Zomato 11 months ago

2.0

Been eager to try this place for a while. Definitely looks great, massive lines (as expected on a Saturday night) and prompt service despite the busy environment. Was unfortunately very disappointed with the ramen. My partner ordered the Karaka-Men (spicy) and I opted for the Shiromaru (Original Signature) with a couple of entrees. Both ramens were way too salty compared to the other places around Melbourne (Shujinko, Hakata Gensuke, Bankara). Even after a few spoonfuls of the broth, we struggled to get halfway through. While I have not been to Japan as of yet, my partner who had been previously expressed even more disappointment with the quality of the ramen. Doubtful of my return in the future. However I have heard great things about their signature restaurant based in Japan.

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Taeyeon's Hamster

Zomato 11 months ago

3.0

Visited Ippudo Melbourne after a good experience at their Sydney restaurant. However, felt quite disappointed. I came with my colleagues after work and luckily the restaurant wasn’t too busy, but the staff still made us wait outside even though we could see some empty tables. We decided to order some gyozas and takoyaki balls to share, accompanied by a main ramen each, I tried the Akamaru Tamago. I found the entrees average, the gyozas had thin skin and slightly stuff with fillings, whereas the takoyaki balls were quite soft. The texture of the ramen was perfect for me, but the highlight would be the toppings. I really enjoyed the egg and the thinly sliced pork belly. All my colleagues, including myself found their ramen broth on the salty side. I do not recall the Sydney Ippudo have such a heavy flavoured broth. Overall experience at Ippudo was quite average.

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Grumpy Eater 🤷🏻‍♀️

Zomato Oct 05, 2019

3.0

Food was ok. Salmon sushi was good even though a bit too much sauce on it. Ramen noodle texture was normal, not chewy. Karage chicken was not made with crispy flour and just feel like it’s normal pan fried chicken. Note that the restaurant won’t let you takeaway your leftover food as I wanted to. They points out their notice written in tiny texts on their menu. We ended up finishing everything. I think this put me off as we wanted to try several dishes and planned to takeaway left over. And it’s not quite fair to have the notice in such a tiny texts. They were probably afraid of people got sick from their food outside restaurant.

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Thao

Zomato Sep 28, 2019

2.0

The broth here is a bit sweet for me 😔. Noodle texture is similar to instant ramen one. There are many other good ramen places in the CBD... Bear in mind that they have card surcharge even if you spend over $40 🙄

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Mattblackontheattack

Zomato Sep 16, 2019

5.0

I went for the lot! Great ramen on a cold night.

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Bernardo Jacobi

Zomato Sep 14, 2019

5.0

Excellent ramen at reasonable price. Very good table service and a few dishes different from the same old. Wontons weren't too special and Japanese yam fries were ok. However the highlight was the ramen, tried the akamaru and shiromaru ramen...yum! There is no question I will be back, made it to our top 3 of ramen places.

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Jen Eats Away

Zomato Sep 10, 2019

3.0

Luckily arrived before the queue and were seated quickly! The restaurant is spacious for a Melbourne ramen restaurant and very clean-looking. I ordered the shiromaru motoaji for myself and seared salmon sushi rolls to share. The ramen itself was okay- the broth wasn't particularly special in taste, but the pork loin was soft and flavoursome, and the noodles were as I had ordered. The sushi rolls were delicious and I see myself ordering them every time I visit from now on. Staff were friendly and attentive.

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A Black Sheep

Zomato Sep 10, 2019

5.0

Came here on a Saturday night, so waited outside for a bout 20 minutes before we could get a table. I like the modern Japanese minimalist decors, the seating is very comfortable compared to most of the traditional Japanese Ramen joints. I ordered the signature ramen with traditional tonkotsu soup. Where have I been this whole time? The ramen and soup instantly take me back to Japan. Pork gyoza are nicely cooked too. I have to mention the bao with crispy chicken. Although the chicken was a tad salty to my liking, but I have to say this is one of the best bao you can get from a ramen place in Melbourne. Worth the wait people, and I will definitely come back, soon.

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Sunny Days Melbourne

Zomato Sep 08, 2019

5.0

After being put off by the perpetually long queues at Ippudo, we finally made it on a particularly quiet Saturday night. The setting was stylish and inviting. Even though it seemed almost frantically busy within, staff were calm, pleasant and efficient. We had a range of their items. The ramen was delicious. Yes, it was at a premium but it was worth every cent. The tonkatsu broth was delicate yet filling. The noodles were cooked perfectly with just enough bite in them. Loved the pork buns. The pork was melt in your mouth delicious and the soft, pillowy bun encasing it was like a sweet cloud. The seared salmon sushi roll was fresh and plated beautifully. For dessert we had the matcha cheese tart. It was not too sweet and a perfect balance of flavours was achieved. This might be a franchise, but Ippudo sure knows how things should be done!

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Fatcat

Zomato Sep 06, 2019

4.0

Had the Akamaru Shinaji which was delicious - I like any ramen with a bit of extra garlic flavouring. I asked for medium noodles and they were perfect (right level of bounce), and they gave us complimentary eggs because our orders took longer than expected.

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@eat.wit.chu

Zomato Sep 02, 2019

4.0

Weirdly enough, the ramen isn't what I come here for (sweatdrop) LOVE: 🔸The baos are super soft, not the same as traditional baos but I rate it 🔸Juicy meats and great sauces in the baos 🔸The sushi is always a hit with me, I don't know what that sauce is, but it pairs amazingly with the salmon LIKE: 🔸The staff were really friendly and attentive throughout the meal 🔸We had a share table which I don't entirely mind, had a couple of quips and comments with our table neighbours lol

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Virgil

Zomato Aug 22, 2019

4.0

Food was great!! Was super duper full because the portions were so generous and the little extras we got was amazing! We did have to wait a bit even though it was a week night but it is worth the wait and they are efficient in getting groups seated quickly. Can’t wait to go again!

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Donna Nguyen

Zomato Aug 22, 2019

3.0

Bonito Tonkotsu: Was quite dissapointed with what I received. The broth was simply way too heavy for me and the taste was too strong for my liking. It was a struggle for me to finish the entire bowl and ultimately left some over. The star however was the pork loin!! The meat here is so tender and melts in your mouth! Karaka Chashu: We ordered extra spicy to try it out. Could be solely our fault, however we did not find the dish to be a cohesive level of spiciness that is enjoyable. It honestly felt like downing a bunch of dry spices. But again, the chashu was unbelievable!! I would come here just for the meat! Pork, Prawn Katsu and Chicken Karaage Bun: Listed in order of preference. However, each bun was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Every bite was spectacular and it was quite challenging for me to rank them against one another. The mayonnaise, soft freshly steamed buns and the various meats paired perfectly together, making my mouth drool just thinking about it! It's a shame how the buns were much better then the signature ramen here though.

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Alexandra

Zomato Aug 18, 2019

4.0

The ramen was full of flavour, a very deep and rich broth and not overly salty. The pork was so tender it basically disappeared in my mouth. I added an egg which was slightly cold which was a little jarring when eating a hot bowl of ramen. The gyoza were tasty, nothing amazing but still good.

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Annabel Khamly

Zomato Aug 17, 2019

3.0

Hearty ramen, would love to come back to try the Poke Bowl and Karaage. Came on a Friday night so it was busy and had to wait a bit but the service was great! Ramen was very filling but lots of lard in the soup, which is what some people want I guess. Overall nice but nothing special considering the price.

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Vienne

Zomato Aug 16, 2019

3.0

Went there at around 7:30pm during weekday and had waited for around 20 mins before getting a table. I had the ramen with spicy miso and added an flavoured egg to the ramen. The egg was really nice with the gooey yolk inside. However, the soup was too salty which is a bit of a let down. My friend had the grilled unagi don and I had a taste of it. The eel was tender but again, the sauce was a bit too salty for me.

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Nalia

Zomato Aug 10, 2019

4.0

The ramen here does live up to its expectation and was excellent. I had the akamaru tamago (no. 6) - the broth was delicious, the noodles perfectly springy and the pork tender. The egg was slightly overcooked and I wouldn't have minded another slice or two of pork, but they were my only minor comments. The seared salmon sushi was a little disappointing, as the soy sauce at the bottom of the plate made the sushi too salty. But I would definitely come back to try their other ramen.

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Walter

Zomato Aug 09, 2019

5.0

I absolutely love love love ippudo! You get what you pay for, the ramen is so flavorful and the noodles has the perfect consistency. In addition to the gyoza and sushi! super good and juicy. However, peak times often have long lines so come earlier / later if you want to avoid them!

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Withaknifeandfork

Zomato Aug 08, 2019

4.0

We loved 😍 The ramen here is delicious and takes me back to japan! I loved that you can choose the level of softness in your ramen noodles. The salmon rolls here are also a must try! We disliked 😖 There is constantly a line outside during peak times!

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ThE MOiStMaKeR

Zomato Aug 08, 2019

4.0

Hands down the best ramen shop I've been to. Ordered the chicken ramen which I quickly finished because it was that good. I have a strong aversion to pork and I'm sick of being forced into eating pork or having a sad vegan bowl of ramen overfilled with bean sprouts and bamboo shoots. This is also GREAT for Halal customers. Customer service was nice and friendly too. I just wish there was a creamy broth for the chicken ramen too but it wasn't a deal breaker.

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Melb_Belly

Zomato Aug 08, 2019

5.0

Ippudo ramen is good. The broth is thick and flavoursome. The serving size is a good portion. Not too small, large enough to feel satisfied. Save some soup for an extra serve of ramen if needed. Chicken karaage was juicy and flavoursome. Service was good. They ensured our glasses were always topped up with water.

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Snowflower

Zomato Aug 04, 2019

4.0

Ippudo thoroughly deserves its standing as the best ramen place around. Well balanced taste (not too salty) and portion sizes (good mix of ingredients and noodles). We left with tummies and appetites fulfilled.

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Cynthia

Zomato Aug 04, 2019

5.0

My friend and I found this place for ages, there is no tips inside QV and the machine. However, the Ramen is so nice, will go a few more times.

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Howe Kevi C

Zomato Aug 02, 2019

4.0

Noodles were cooked to perfection and broth was flavoursome however it was on the side of salty. Service was great and prompt. Give it a go!

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Jie Yee

Zomato Aug 01, 2019

4.0

Got me rameniscing ‘bout the equally good Ippudo back in Malaysia... 4.5 ⭐️🇯🇵🇲🇾🇦🇺 Food: 8.5/10 (House Special TokiMaki (🤨?) ramen, Akamagu Tamago ramen) Service: 9/10 (15-minute queue on a busy Thursday night @ dinner time) Ambience: 7.5/10 Pricing: $ When we knew that Ippudo has an outlet in the Melbourne CBD we couldn’t be more thrilled! And because many chain restaurants gradually drop in quality once they go big, we’re so pleased that Ippudo is one of the rare chain eateries that still keeps it top notch! 🍜 The house special TokiMaki (can’t really remember the name) was excellent; its rich and flavourful spicy broth with generous sprinkles of diced red onion, tomatoes and self-made sour minced pork balls is probably one of the best dishes to warm up your belly during this winter weather 🍜🌶💖 One small slice of lemon also provided if you’d like a spicy-sour kick! As for their famed Akamagu Tamago ramen, my friend is glad that they stuck to their recipe and didn’t change any of it — tastes just as good as the Kuala Lumpur outlet in Malaysia. Impressive. But we all know the litmus paper test equivalent of determining whether or not it’s good ramen, is the softness of the chasu/pork belly — yup, they almost instantly melt in your mouth. This is good ramen.

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Nanidawat

Zomato Jul 27, 2019

5.0

Came here for the 1st time just after 6pm on a Wednesday night with a group of 5 people. There was a short queue line but no longer than a 10 minute wait. The ramen is by far the best I've tasted yet. You have the option to choose the hardness of your noodles too. Serving portions are huge but pricing is a bit more expensive than other ramen places. Service was good and staff are very polite. The interior is pretty big and very cosy 😁 Definitely recommended 👍👍👍

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Poodlelove

Zomato Jul 27, 2019

4.0

Definitely my favourite ramen in Melbourne. Menu number 5, the one with soybean and garlic oil is heavenly! Service is very average and the shop can be noisy and cold.

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Sarah

Zomato Jul 21, 2019

4.0

I have been here twice already with groups of friends and the service is so respectful and polite. Food, the ramen, the steamed buns and the salmon rolls are melt in your mouth moments. Definitely quality food, authentic service. Will come back for sure.

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Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

Zomato Jul 15, 2019

4.0

I would have rated this restaurant 5 stars for the beautiful food and ambience. However, the staff brought it down to a 4 for me. The restaurant feels like a little slice of Japan. Lovely wooden furnishings, lots of red hues throughout the space. It felt very opened and not cramped. The food tasted quite authentic & flavoursome Seared salmon sushi roll: This was a tasty starter. I enjoyed the smokiness from the seard salmon with the creamy mayonnaise. Akamaru tamago: This broth was rich and flavoursome. The noodles were a nice medium texture, not to firm but not too soft. The miso paste added an extra umami/salty richness to the soup. The egg was cooked perfectly. My friend and I were seated on the large table next to each other. It was close to the door on a cold night, so we politely asked to be moved to a table further into the restaurant, as it wasn't near full at all, and also so we could see each other. The staff member seemed reluctant to move us. The staff didn't feel very friendly or welcoming. The food didn’t take too long to come out which was a positive

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Win - FSC

Zomato Jul 15, 2019

4.0

Real rating 4.2 ⭐️ We had visited Ippudo on a cool winters night and here’s what we had! Beef sagari yaki - tender angus beef with fried enoki mushrooms! The beef was super tender and juicy and had such nice flavors! What made it better was the fried enoki on top (I love enoki mushrooms) which gave it an extra crunch! Karaka-men spicy tonkotsu - this was the spicy ground pork miso broth (warming for those not able to take spicy food)! The broth was rich and creamy and the noodles were soft and thick which made it nice to slurp! Akamaru shinaji ramen - this was a tonkotsu broth mixed with miso paste and garlic oil giving it a blackish appearance! This was my favorite broth for the night as you could taste the naturalness of the broth and the miso paste did truly add a yummy kick to it! You would think that the broth would be extra salty with the miso paste and garlic oil but surprisingly this was not the case! We had a fun night at Ippudo and would go back to slurp some more noodles regardless of the weather!

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LozReviews

Zomato Jul 09, 2019

5.0

My partner and I stopped in by Ippudo with her family and were lucky to be seated right away (normally there's a long queue, it's that popular!) We ordered a few appetisers - takoyaki, yam fries with soy mayo, and two salads. For the mains of course, we chose ramen - akamaru and bonito tonkotsu. Both were creamy, perfectly balancedq and full of umami. The salmon poke and kale salads were a perfect tasty refreshment to compliment the richness of the ramen. We felt the food was great value, and the staff were very polite and attentive. For a place that specialises in ramen, I was impressed with the extensiveness of their menu. Everything was fantastic, and we couldn't fault a single element of their dishes. We will be returning!

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Raspy Fly

Zomato Jul 05, 2019

4.0

Was here one cold evening and chose to have the Karaka Ramen along with some fried chicken. Both tasted amazing! Loved the texture and how it was presented. Also, since we were in a Ramen place for the first time, we planned on tasting one bowl first and then see if we wanted another one. The staff was kind enough to let us have a share bowl so that we could divide the portion for both. Chicken was great... I think it's one of their specialities. Do try. Overall.. it was a good experience.. however, gave out 4 stars because the next time we went there for a take away (ordered the same Ramen) and it tasted slightly different. I couldn't enjoy it much. Can't say if it was because of the take-away or what, but I was hoping the same flavour.

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Neal Lin

Zomato Jul 02, 2019

4.0

Flavourful and depth broth, visited in the late afternoon around 3pm and it was still number of hungry seekers in store. The menu is simple not many Ramen selections you can choose from. The pork bun is working with WonderBao y'all know it going to be great! Adding extra noodle just $1 dollar which is absolutely good news for me, quite amount of noodle just feed me perfectly lol😂. You wouldn't expect the side dishes in Japan but whoever brought the brand to Australia is brilliant and hopefully the more menu items r coming up! STAY TUNED👊

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Monique Salmon

Zomato Jul 01, 2019

5.0

Inlove! The closest thing to authentic Japanese ramen I’ve ever had in Melbourne!! Honestly delicious and the service is so lovely! I can’t wait to come back again and get another huge bowl of ramen!!

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KitsuneAndFood 🦊

Zomato Jun 30, 2019

3.0

Let me prempt with I've been here at least 3 times and althiugg it is not my favourite ramen place, their salmon roll is legit 🙌 It's the only thing I would go back for.

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Melbourne Foodie

Zomato Jun 27, 2019

3.0

Usually is a line for this place but going a bit later, there was no line which was great. They had the doors wide open on a cold night- not sure why...we requested to sit further from the door and was greeted with an eyeroll and sigh from the staff member who then begrudgingly gave us a more inside table. Otherwise the night went smoothly. Tables could have been a bit cleaner. Ramen was nice with broth flavoursome. However the portion sizes were much smaller than other places making it more pricey. Food: 4/5 Service: 2/5 Ambiance: 3/5

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CJB

Zomato Jun 26, 2019

4.0

Possibly the second favorite ramen place in the city. Chicken Kaarage, Pork bun and Gyoza are really good. Takoyaki is good as well but will probably be better if they are more generous to the sauce. The ramen is a but bland. I'm expecting more creamy or rich broth.

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Jess

Zomato Jun 18, 2019

4.0

I've been to this place a few times and I really like it! The lighting is quite dim and can get noisy when crowded, but the atmosphere is nice and so is the food! The ramen is a little bit on the pricier side for the size (compared to other joints like Hakata), but the charsiu is always melt-in-your-mouth and the broth is always creamy! My friend found it a little bit salty and rich for her liking, but I thought it was fine (just slightly richer than other places). Would definitely still go back though!

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AaronN

Zomato Jun 17, 2019

3.0

A bit weird for a Ramen place, but I found the non-ramen dishes ( the gyoza, baos and eggpplant) to be better than the Ramen. Overall we didn't find the broths rich and creamy enough, and found average at best.

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Ponkylim

Zomato Jun 14, 2019

3.0

First time I came here, I wasn't overly impressed. I got the Akamaru Shinaji ramen, which was the tonkatsu broth with added miso paste. The soup didn't have enough oomph for me-- it tasted so bland and lifeless. The ramen isn't BAD, but I just felt cheated with the attached price tag (and disappointed as the rating on zomato was high). I left with not much intentions on coming back. I came back (lol), hoping that this time, Ippudo would change my mind. I ordered the dashi-broth infused with the tonkatsu broth (shiromaru motoaji) and I personally really liked it! The dashi broth was pretty strong, maybe even a little bit overpowering-- just a tad bit salty. I tried my friend's karaka-men both and it gave me the same impression I had last time. We ordered gyoza as well and it was delicious! This ramen place wouldn't be my first choice in the CBD but if I had to come here, I wouldn't mind :)

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Eat Good Melbourne

Zomato Jun 09, 2019

5.0

Ippudo is possibly my favourite ramen restaurant simply because of the salmon restaurants and wide selection of dishes other than ramen. And of course the ramen here is delicious. The salmon roll is slightly seared and topped with a creamy sauce and tobiko and the combination of textures in your mouth is just heaven. I’ve tried most the sides here and my favourites have to be the pork bao, chicken wings, salmon roll and raw beef. When it comes to ramen I usually get the original but recently I’ve tried the spicy ramen which I think I like more. The black ramen is nice but quite sweet so personally I’d prefer the original or spicy. The service here is also great. If you plan to visit, try to avoid peak times as wait times can be quite long.

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Eves

Zomato Jun 06, 2019

5.0

Love the noodles and the tonkotsu broth is perfect especially during cold weather. The service and quality of food is always fresh and consistent. I especially love the flavour of the Akamaru Shinaji. If you go for lunch they have lunch deals; I particularly love the one that comes with gyoza.

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I ❤️ Food

Zomato Jun 03, 2019

5.0

Late post: dined during their ippudo Qv 1st anniversary. Took advantage of their “thank you price” $10 for a bowl of world famous shiromaru motoaji and akamaru shinaji. One of the best tasting ramen I’ve had here in Melbourne. #knowramenknowlife

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Leslie Yapi

Zomato Jun 02, 2019

4.0

Who doesn’t love ramen? Originally from Japan, broth tastes exactly the same with the one I had in Tokyo. This place is specialised on the tonkatsu broth. My fav is their Karaka-Men with Karaka Tamago and Chashu If you want to avoid the queue, come between 3-5pm. Oh one last thing, the Chashu Gohan is a must too! The only downside from this place is their prices. I am not sure how, but they are more expensive compared to the other ramen restaurant. But.. they are really good. So treat yourself and forget about the wallet once in a while.

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Caroline

Zomato Jun 01, 2019

5.0

Love the food here, both ramen and don are delicious. Ramen broth has just enough kick of the pork taste, and the chasu is melt in your mouth

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Lillian Jiang

Zomato May 26, 2019

2.0

Good service,but the value of food wasnt that great and the proportion is small, I was still hungry after my ramen. Super expensive. I guess the expensive price included their excellant service. Theres better and cheaper ramen plaves out there.

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CSL

Zomato May 16, 2019

5.0

The taste of Ramen, Chicken Karaage and Gyoza were excellent, staffs are quite friendly. The location is well located in the heart of CBD, where people are easily to access there. Will come back again!

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Vivien 🍓🍙

Zomato May 15, 2019

4.0

One of the more authentic ramen places and a usual joint for me. Broth is delicious and filling and the noodles are a good texture. The side dishes are fairly good too and a good complement!

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Donutsam

Zomato May 15, 2019

4.0

New to Melbourne last year was ramen giant Ippudo and I for one think it’s high time for some more ramen competition in this city. The initial crazy queues for the place might have dissipated but it’s a pretty tasty experience that ranks there with Hakata Gensuke and Shujinko. Of the three it seems to have least wait too. And that’s because it is a massive restaurant which may also be one of its undoings.

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Priscillia

Zomato May 11, 2019

5.0

Another good ramen place in Melbourne. You might probably have to wait for a bit if they are busy, but the service is pretty quick, you don’t have to wait too long.

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Sylv

Zomato May 10, 2019

4.0

Ordered the salmon sushi rolls, bonito ramen and vegie soba. Food was delicious and service was great, ambience was really nice and cosy 👏 it was quite busy during lunch time 🙂

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RiceEatter

Zomato May 09, 2019

2.0

Honestly at the very best.. its just edible the food. Even for their signiture. Service was rushed, the waitress and the waiter both seemed like they didnt want to be there and this was about 5pm before dinner rush. Idk how they got through the day. Soup was poorly done, very thin, tastes like your instant noodle packages with more flare of the oils, sauce and chilli paste and the quality of noodles definitely was not as satisfying even though i had asked for a hard texture, at most i got some kind of slightly firm mush. Although having cooked bean sprouts was a welcoming sight, the fungus they added was slimey and mushy like a sludge, not very appealing Other then that their soft buns are quite good but, you'd have to pay a heafty $5.50 for one which is a bit on the higher end of the spectrum. So I wouldnt come back here for them All in all, $16 for a bowl of instant tasting ramen is much overrated and definitely too expensive for what it is. I will not be coming back here and ended the day with stomach aches :)

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Piggyeatalot

Zomato May 09, 2019

3.0

2.5 star ⭐️ Ippudo used to be good, but over time the quality has gone very much down hill to the point that sometimes I felt like I am wasting my calories eating there 🙁🙁🙁 Their broth is really thin and without much depth with their original series, and their pork is always so dry so I decided to try their chicken and seafood broth with curly noodles. That was ok, the soup was fairly nice but the noodles were really bland. The chicken breast were really dry... not a huge fan of this. The chicken wings were still nice and the service is still good, too bad the signature ramen is really not that great!

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Eat X Wander

Zomato May 06, 2019

4.0

Been to ippudo a two times now, sometimes skip it because of the long lines as I don't think it's really worth the wait in the windy Artemis lane. We both got a bowl of Akamaru Shinaji Ramen, love my noodle hardness a little chewy so I get them 'hard' which was awesome that you can decide how hard it can be. The soup was really flavoursome, love the garlic oil. The only thing I will mention is that the serving isn't huge and bowl isn't cheap at 16 dollars. So we also ordered a side of seared salmon sushi roll with spicy cod roe mayonnaise. Definitely recommend this. It's an explosion of flavour in your mouth, soo creamy! Perfect for any salmon fans. Will be back cause they have good food but probably not if they have a line.

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Rodney Alvin Foong

Zomato Apr 29, 2019

4.0

Been to Ippudo both here and in Sydney multiple times. Have been to Japan but haven’t tried it there. Was here when it first opened in QV and the queue was ridiculously long. Second time around and it isn’t as busy anymore. Quieter than the Westfield Sydney one. I have to say I quite like the variety on offer not just in the ramen but the selection of sides and other main items. The noodles in the ramen are always perfectly cooked to order and the kaedama(extra noodles) is very reasonable. I quite like a rich broth and their soups are very good. All you need is a good bowl of ramen, maybe a side dish or bun and a nice cold beer. They also have seasonal specials at times. One of the better ramen places and while on the pricier side, is of high quality. Definitely one to try if you haven’t already.

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