Japanese
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
- Review
- West Melbourne
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
- Recommended
- Surry Hills
Tento
This cafe is a finalist in the best all-rounder category in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Newtown
Comeco Foods
This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Marrickville
Kurumac
This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Collingwood
Cibi
This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Chatswood
Sandoitchi
This venue is a finalist for best sandwich in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Darlinghurst
Punpun
This venue is a finalist for best sandwich in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Review
- Melbourne
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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