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Melbourne, VIC
Harry currently ranks 10 ramen spots in Melbourne, scoring 77–90 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
The bowl will tell you everything. Broth is patience, the noodle is the argument, and the egg is the verdict. Harry scores on the depth of the broth before anything else — a great noodle sitting in thin soup is a wasted bowl.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
ramen · japanese
217 Union Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
4.9 across 148 Google reviews; a rave from Time Out (Time Out Best #8 (2025)).
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Harry
90
Worth It
80
chinese
244 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4.8 across 1.3k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Harry
87
Worth It
79
chinese-noodle · noodle-shop
UniLodge, D2/26 Orr St
4.7 across 570 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
84
Worth It
77
ramen · japanese
368 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
4.7 across 162 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
81
Worth It
76
Shop 3/391-393 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4.6 across 513 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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Harry
81
Worth It
76
japanese · noodle-shop
12a/200 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4.6 across 2.2k Google reviews; japanese ramen, including vegan options, dished up in low-key, compact quarters with….
$
Harry
81
Worth It
80
chinese-noodle · chinese
379 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4.6 across 1.8k Google reviews; unassuming counter-serve destination specialising in beef noodle soup & other familiar….
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Harry
80
Worth It
77
vietnamese · asian
7 Buckingham Ave, Springvale VIC 3171
4.9 across 49 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
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Harry
80
Worth It
75
chinese · chinese-noodle
146 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4.6 across 424 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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Harry
79
Worth It
75
japanese · asian
380 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4.9 across 7.7k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Harry
77
Worth It
77
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