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Serves meat, vegan options available. Ramen restaurant with 2 vegan possibilities if ordered without egg. Lists on its website how to make a dish vegan friendly. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm.
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Shop 12A, 200 Bourke St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000
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28 Reviews
First Review by Chelseachernobyl
eien
Points +270
Little bourke st/Elizabeth St outlet - Edit
Love their vegan ramen broth free noodle top up makes it a value for money. The vegan version of their ramen is to remove the egg but still pay the same price without any replacement. This basically removes the only protein source in the meal and you still gotta pay the original price.
Read moreMoreover, their service is quite bad. I have been going there regularly on my own(at least once a week for the past couple of months), sadly this lady who is always at the counter never acknowledges with a "hi again" or something and even if they have plenty of seats available, I am placed either at window seat or literally a seat right in front of the register(very uncomfortable seating area as their staff are looking right at you when you eat). Its hard to describe without being there but they give you weird looks if you ask any questions or ask anything at all really. For example, I asked the waitress if i could get something to replace the egg that i was technically paying for but removing as i am vegan, and she didnt bother checking with her manager or giving any sorta justification why they do that, bug told me straight that if I want anything extra I'll have to pay for it. Sadly, its not a matter of money or anything, it's really the unfair feeling that I get when paying full price for something but not getting the entire thing.
I get the impression they are just out to make money and are not interested in customer retention or satisfaction. What a waste as I really like their food. I will try out the other outlet and update again if their service is still as bad.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-02
eien
Their service has since improved alot 👏
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paczes
Points +201
Good vegan ramen - Edit
I must say, it was decent, though could be more rich in add - ins.
Read morePros: Price, Delicious , Quick delivery
Cons: Not too rich in ingredients, A bit tiny space inside
Guest
JohnSpithead
Points +164
Decent Ramen - Edit
A couple of decent vegan options on their otherwise meat and egg-laden menu. You need to exclude eggs from the selection when you order, but this is fairly simple.
Read morePros: Delicious ramen, Vegan options clearly labelled
Cons: QR code ordering
Guest
laurenannerey
Points +99
Tasty food and quick service! - Edit
Tasty food, quick service and such a cosy little restaurant. Really recommend.
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Kat4Paramed
Points +822
Best Veg Ramen - Edit
I've been coming to Mr. Ramen San when I just turned vegetarian and I continue going as I am vegan.
Read moreTheir recipe of a veg ramen has been unchanged for almost a decade and it is good.
It is a busy place that is trying to serve many customers, yes. Is this a place for a good catch up or a date? No. Is this a place for the best damn veg ramen you've ever had? Yes.
Go get the best damn ramen in Australia.
*Default veg ramen is vegetarian but if you remove the egg it becomes vegan.
Edit: they now have a second location, 5 minutes around the corner for those that hate ques.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-08
Guest
VeganVampyr
Points +195
Average Food, Bad Service - Edit
Went because of the reviews, but honestly the Ramen (I tried both vegan options) was quite average. Ramen noodles were thin and somewhat overcooked. Not much of anything in the bowl except the overcooked noodles. Broth was okay, but not great.
Read moreAnd the service was very poor. Not in the traditional bare bones, minimalist Asian eatery kinda way.. Moreso in that they dont care about you or your business at all kinda way.
Wouldn't go back. There are much better Ramen places around.
Pros: Relatively Inexpensive
Cons: Very average food, Very poor service
Guest
磁鬼頻率
Points +6
Bad staff attitude and behaviour - Edit
Bad business, go elsewhere. Asked to leave when sitting with friends table because staff thought i would make people after me wait longer if I ordered food. Staff are dishonest, rude and selfish. Long lines, overpriced, bland taste, crowded dining area, rushed service, lie in google review, don't admit fault, don't say sorry, insult customer, pretend bad reviews are fake. You know your mistake and I hope you suffer consequences for your actions.
Read moreCons: Staff, Online response, Attitude
Guest
ilikevegg
Points +350
Amazing vegan ramen - Edit
Must visit! The ramen is so yummy and will not disappoint. There is quite a line so I’d recommend going as it opens
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-15
Guest
Valeriazwow
Points +1050
Soo good!!! - Edit
2 vegan options (order without the egg). Really tasty and homemade. Such nice vibes inside too, quite small but we managed to get a seat straight away. The ramen comes really quickly so you don’t have to wait long either (order via phone using QR). Definitely recommend, I got the vegan ham one. They also have the option of adding more noodles, free of charge
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good prices
Guest
YohanⓋ
Points +6078
Really good vegan ramen! - Edit
This was the first vegan ramen I’ve tried that I really liked! The broth was tasty and had a nice creamy spicy mushroom taste. The service was fast and friendly.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan ramen, Fast service.
Cons: Small space but cosy
Guest
sashha
Points +191
Must visit - Edit
Authentic best tasting ramen I’ve had for a long time in an intimate Japanese style space. We saw this place and were contemplating if it was worth it for the few meals we had on our Melbourne holiday and ended up coming back for a second meal! Hand made noodles and soup cooked for 10 hours, you can really taste the effort put into their soup (no MSG for those concerned). The mock meat although I thought was a strange pairing at, worked well with the other flavours and I was pleasantly surprised! Very cheap for what you get - only ~$15. Definitely visit here is you like ramen! Although not a big range of choice of vegan options the ones you can get is definitely worth it.
Read morePros: Few vegan options done well, Not expensive , Inner city location
Cons: Few vegan options, A bit hard to find (but worth it!), Can be a bit cramped if busy
Guest
noahwillmott
Points +33
The BEST vegan ramen - Edit
This place tastes sooo good and authentic and their vegan options include plant based pork. Just make sure to order without egg. Very affordable and great ambience, definitely check this place out!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-23
Guest
GiovanniTosi
Points +23
Tasty ramen and nice options - Edit
Total of 3 vegan options if you remove tamago, there’s an option of add 1/2 or 1 portion extra of noodles for free.
Read moreStaff is friendly and ambient if very traditional Japanese.
Great atmosphere, great beers and sake selection.
Pros: 2 vegetarian (can be made vegan), 1 vegan option, Friendly staff, Great cold beer
Guest
neko_cam
Points +196
Incredibly good ramen - Edit
The vegan char siu is surprisingly good and the broth is so much like tonkotsu that I was blown away
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Mogwai_Cat
Points +363
Sooooo good - Edit
One of the best ramens I’ve had in Aus!! Super nice staff as well. Had to line up but wasn’t for long (under 10 mins) and it was well worth it. Would eat here again next time I visit 🍜
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travellingbutterfly
Points +1339
I come here on my own! - Edit
I love this place. Cosy and busy and no reservations taken. So I learnt to come here on my own so I can get a seat faster to start slurping my delicious bowl of ramen. With a cold beer of course!
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AndrewBlazevic
Points +27
Overall good experience, perhaps avoid the mock meat. - Edit
The ramen was quite nice and decently affordable. Not a big fan of the vegetarian 'pork' (kind of like spam or deli meat) but the dish overall was satisfying. Would probably go for the tofu option instead next time. Very cosy and the staff were friendly.
Read morePros: Overall nice food, Cosy, Decent price
Cons: Mock meat wasn't great
Guest
willtravelforfood
Points +877
Belly Warming Ramen - Edit
This little Japanese-style diner is well worth the queue.
Read moreEven though the menu is small, two vegan ramen options and the gyoza is more than enough! I prefer the faux meat version, and while the broth starts out a little plain, the option to add in as much garlic and soy at the table turns it into a super wow dish. Plus the option for topping up your noodles is a joy.
A great place to get some warm, filling noodles (and maybe grab a cheeky sake). One of the best little spots in Melbourne.
Pros: Just damn fine ramen, Noodle re-fills!, Adding items to broth for your taste
Cons: You may have to queue
Guest
WillowOlive:)
Points +24
Delicious!!!! - Edit
The food was incredible. I highly recommend it if you are in the Melbourne area. Great Vegan options are available!
Read morePros: Food is delicious , Service was great, Good Vegan options
Cons: A little bit hard to find , The menu is not fully vegan
Guest
cultparty
Points +270
Really not great - Edit
This ramen is just ok, I definitely wouldn't go back unless I desperately needed food and it was the only thing open. The broth was okay, probably the most redeeming about it, but the fake meat was just so foul that it was immediately pushed to the side of the bowl and ignored. It was comparable to spam meat. More toppings would've been appreciated aside from the fake meat.
Read moreI'd definitely recommend Neko Neko WAY above this, which is easily my favourite ramen in Melbourne.
The only decent thing about our meal was the dumplings, they were of a much higher quality!
Updated from previous review on 2020-02-09
Pros: Broth is ok
Cons: Terrible fake meat, Not enough toppings
Guest
kattyfigs
Points +207
Amazing food - Edit
I loved the dumplings, so delicious and reasonably priced. Service was awesome.
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DannielleY
Points +26
Must go! - Edit
We loved our meals here! We both friend the vegetarian ‘pork’ with no egg and gyozas. Staff were friendly and inviting. We felt as if we had ate back into Japan.
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WillJames
Points +470
Rad Ramen - Edit
With a couple of vegan options for vegan ramen and gyzoa. All are really tasty and filling although you can get free refills on Ramen as long as you have broth.
Read morePros: Fast, tasty
Cons: Small venue , Sometime there's a line at peak times
Guest
ElsaBarb
Points +73
Love!! - Edit
Their vegan ramen is very tasty (get the tofu one), with FREE noodle refills! I also love their veggie gyozas. Would give 5 stars but it’s not fully vegan so it doesnt let me.
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cutthatout
Points +154
Fav vegan ramen in Melb - Edit
Both options are delicious but i preferred the tofu as I'm not a fan of faux meats. I love that you get extra garlic and seasoning on the side to customize your ramen. Vegan gyoza are also delish. Portion size not big but perfect for a light dinner
Read morePros: amazing ramen
Cons: small portions
Guest
Dozka
Points +88
Best vegan ramen in Melbourne - Edit
Won't let me give a 5 start but they are. Friendly service. Best vegan ramen in Melbourne. Tiny space but worth the wait for the food.
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Emmiu
Points +118
Best vegan ramen out there! - Edit
Extremely delicious, we ate here twice on our short trip. It’s very easy to order the vegetarian ramen with no egg.
Read morePros: Huge portion, Good price
Guest
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