Best Ramen in Footscray — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Cafe Ogawa
ramen · japanese · Ascot Vale VIC 3032
TIME OUT #8
4.9 across 148 Google reviews; a rave from Time Out (Time Out Best #8 (2025)).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.9T4.2YMS
Google4.9(148)Tripadvisor4.2(21)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Score breakdown
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Google4.9 ★148 reviews
Tripadvisor4.2 ★21 reviews
Signal confidence
47%Moderate · 2 sources
The star
Harry's own 1 H Star. Scored 90, clearing the 1★ bar (score ≥ 88).
Held since 9 July 2026.
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Rank 2.
RamenRamen
ramen · Shop G51/235 Springvale Rd
casualneighborhoodcozy
4.7 across 492 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
43 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 16:00G4.7T4.7Y4.6MS
Google4.7(492)Yelp4.6(28)Tripadvisor4.7(6)
Score breakdown
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Google4.7 ★492 reviews
Yelp4.6 ★28 reviews
Tripadvisor4.7 ★6 reviews
Signal confidence
38%Limited · 3 sources
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Rank 3.
RAMEN AKO’s
ramen · Fitzroy VIC 3065
4.7 across 162 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · Open nowClosed todayG4.7T4.3YMS
Google4.7(162)Tripadvisor4.3(87)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Score breakdown
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Google4.7 ★162 reviews
Tripadvisor4.3 ★87 reviews
Signal confidence
47%Moderate · 2 sources
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Rank 4.
GOGYO Fitzroy
japanese · Fitzroy VIC 3065
4.6 across 601 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; elevated joint supplying Japanese plates & drinks in a warm space with brick walls &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 14:30G4.6T4.7YMSFB5.0
Google4.6(601)Tripadvisor4.7(6)Facebook5.0(4)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Score breakdown
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Google4.6 ★601 reviews
Tripadvisor4.7 ★6 reviews
Signal confidence
46%Moderate · 2 sources
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Rank 5.
Izakaya Domo Eastend
japanese · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.9 across 1.3k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
11 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9T4.5YMS
Google4.9(1.3k)Tripadvisor4.5(2)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Score breakdown
Sources used
Google4.9 ★1.3k reviews
Tripadvisor4.5 ★2 reviews
Signal confidence
46%Moderate · 2 sources
Score adjustments
A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.-5 pts
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 6.
Mr Ramen San
ramen · japanese · Melbourne VIC 3000
casualneighborhoodcozy
4.6 across 2.2k Google reviews; japanese ramen, including vegan options, dished up in low-key, compact quarters with….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
11 min · $ · Open nowClosed todayG4.6T4.0Y4.6MSFB4.8
Google4.6(2.2k)Yelp4.6(28)Tripadvisor4.0(62)Facebook4.8(54)
Score breakdown
Sources used
Google4.6 ★2.2k reviews
Yelp4.6 ★28 reviews
Tripadvisor4.0 ★62 reviews
Signal confidence
44%Limited · 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Ramenova
ramen · South Yarra VIC 3141
casual
4.9 across 167 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
17 min · $$ · Open nowClosed todayG4.9T3.9Y4.0MS
Google4.9(167)Yelp4.0(2)Tripadvisor3.9(37)
Score breakdown
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Google4.9 ★167 reviews
Yelp4.0 ★2 reviews
Tripadvisor3.9 ★37 reviews
Signal confidence
31%Limited · 3 sources
Score adjustments
Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.-8 pts
Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.-8 pts
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Rank 8.
Snow Monkey Ramen
ramen · South Yarra VIC 3141
4.5 across 1.3k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
16 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.5T3.5YMS
Google4.5(1.3k)Tripadvisor3.5(2)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Score breakdown
Sources used
Google4.5 ★1.3k reviews
Tripadvisor3.5 ★2 reviews
Signal confidence
46%Moderate · 2 sources
Score adjustments
Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.-8 pts
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 9.
OMI 380
japanese · ramen · Melbourne VIC 3000
casualmodernneighborhood
4.9 across 7.7k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 21:00G4.9T3.8YMS
Google4.9(7.7k)Tripadvisor3.8(4)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Score breakdown
Sources used
Google4.9 ★7.7k reviews
Tripadvisor3.8 ★4 reviews
Signal confidence
46%Moderate · 2 sources
Score adjustments
Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.-8 pts
A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.-5 pts
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 10.
Ramen Shouyuya Sake Bar
ramen · japanese · Brunswick VIC 3056
cozyneighborhoodcasual
4.8 across 174 Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.7.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
12 min · $$ · Open nowClosed todayG4.8T4.1Y3.7MSOT4.7
Google4.8(174)Yelp3.7(6)Tripadvisor4.1(33)OpenTable4.7(104)
Score breakdown
Sources used
Google4.8 ★174 reviews
Yelp3.7 ★6 reviews
Tripadvisor4.1 ★33 reviews
Signal confidence
31%Limited · 3 sources
Score adjustments
Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.-8 pts
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Best Ramen in Footscray — Harry's ten

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