Mr Ramen San
Tonkotsu. Casual and busy, Chinatown laneway, in CBD · 2,267 reviews on Google
A small, consistently busy spot in a Chinatown laneway, with a queue but quick table turnover. More recent reviews bring some reports of inconsistency — weaker broth or small portions on specific visits.
Rich, distinctive broth, with chashu that melts in the mouth and one of the city's best vegetarian ramen options.
The house
What people say
Comments inspired by 2,267 reviews, summarized with AI
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Very good broth, noodles made in-house, traditional toppings — this is good ramen.
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The silky ramen was incredible.
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The broth was rich, deeply flavorful and truly authentic, and the meat was tender and delicious.
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I really enjoyed the chicken ramen with spicy tonkotsu broth, and I appreciate that they have gluten-free noodles.
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The chashu was tender and tasty as recommended, and the pork gyoza were delicious.
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Delicious ramen at reasonable prices — our go-to shop, with very good vegan options too.
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Best vegetarian chashu ramen in Melbourne — as good as any veg ramen I've had in Japan.
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Had the pork tonkatsu spicy ramen with extra egg — so tasty I polished off the whole bowl.
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Tasty ramen and katsudon in a side alley of Chinatown, with quick, friendly service.
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Great ramen and a great atmosphere — it feels like I'm back in Japan, and there's a free noodle top-up.
Before you go
Recent reviews report inconsistency in quality compared to earlier visits — broth sometimes described as weak or bland.
Hours & location
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Friday11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM
- Saturday12–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM
- Sunday12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Hours from Google, checked Aug 2026. Confirm on Maps before you go.
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