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.
Ramen Shogun Ultimo
ramen · asian · Ultimo NSW 2007
solid ramen execution at a fair price—nothing flashy, just competent broth and noodles.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(439)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Manpuku Neutral Bay
ramen · japanese · Neutral Bay NSW 2089
manpuku's the standout here—clean ramen, consistent quality, and the 4.8 rating isn't hype.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 15:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(415)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Take Sushi and Ramen Bar Newtown
japanese · Newtown NSW 2042
casualneighborhood
reliable neighborhood spot that does both sushi and ramen without trying to be everything—good service, low drama.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.6T4.5YMS
Google4.6(733)Tripadvisor4.5(217)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Ramen Auru
ramen · japanese · Crows Nest NSW 2065
ramen auru keeps it simple and honest—solid bowl, fair portions, doesn't oversell itself.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 14:30G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(822)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Mensho Tokyo Ramen Sydney
japanese · Sydney NSW 2000
casualtrendyneighborhood
Michelin Guide
michelin-flagged and actually deserves it—generous portions, good vibe, trendy without being insufferable.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
Hype radar · moderate
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.6T4.6YMS
Google4.6(3.1k)Tripadvisor4.6(21)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Warningmoderate hype risk means you might wait, but the ramen backs it up.
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Rank 6.
Nichi Getsu Dō
ramen · japanese · Sydney NSW 2000
nichi getsu dō punches above its weight—4.7 rating and solid fundamentals across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 14:00G4.7TYMS
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Rank 7.
IKI Dining - Ramen & Izakaya
japanese · japanese-izakaya · Potts Point NSW 2011
iki's doing ramen and izakaya under one roof without it feeling scattered—good for a night out.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(178)Tripadvisor0 reviews Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Torotoro Ramen Bar
ramen · diner · Barangaroo NSW 2205
casualneighborhoodtrendy
torotoro's got the vibe and decent ramen, but the score reflects reality.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:00G4.5T4.1YMS
Google4.5(683)Tripadvisor4.1(7)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Warningportions are stingy for the price—you'll leave hungry if you're not careful.
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Rank 9.
Umami Dojo
ramen · japanese · Pyrmont NSW 2009
cozycasualneighborhood
umami dojo's cozy and consistent—no surprises, which is sometimes exactly what you need.
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.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:00G4.6T4.5YMS
Google4.6(281)Tripadvisor4.5(4)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Moyashi Japanese Hotpot Buffet
japanese · hot-pot · Haymarket NSW 2000
moyashi's the value play here—hotpot buffet at this quality and price is rare; 4.9 rating says it all.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(2.5k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ramen Shogun Ultimo

Manpuku Neutral Bay

Take Sushi and Ramen Bar Newtown

Ramen Auru

Mensho Tokyo Ramen Sydney

Nichi Getsu Dō

IKI Dining - Ramen & Izakaya

Torotoro Ramen Bar

Umami Dojo

Moyashi Japanese Hotpot Buffet