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Duck shoyu ramen at Ramen Shouyu-ya in Brunswick.

Beyond the big bowls: Three extra-special ramens to seek out in Melbourne this winter

More chefs are making nuanced broths and noodles that tell a personal story the larger ramen franchises can’t.

  • Harvard Wang
Chicken katsu with Japanese gravy.
Critics' Pick

This inner-city terrace serves outrageously juicy katsu and boss-level drinking food

Craft beer hangout Benchwarmer breaks the mould with its brash and bold Japanese snacks.

  • Emma Breheny
Tento specialises in ramen and ochazuke.

Tento

This cafe is a finalist in the best all-rounder category in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

A selection of onigiri from Comeco in Newtown.

Comeco Foods

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Grilled salmon congee.

Kurumac

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

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Parami has outdoor seating.

Parami

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Cibi

Cibi

This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Sandoitchi cafe in Chatswood.

Sandoitchi

This venue is a finalist for best sandwich in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Steamed egg custard sando.

Punpun

This venue is a finalist for best sandwich in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Rare cheese, a cheesecake-inspired kakigori with pineapple compote.

Sebastian Kakigori

This venue is a finalist for best treats in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

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